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SpaceX sets target date for 15th Starship launch at Starbase

Starbase, TX (KRGV) — SpaceX has set a target date for Starship's 15th test flight. The target date is Nov. 13 with the 75-minute launch window opening at 4:45 p.m., pending regulatory approval. According to a news release, SpaceX plans to make Flight 15 the first mission to return...

Cameron County, TX · 6d
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SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX is targeting Friday the 13th as an early date to launch Starship 15 flight. According to SpaceX, the flight is still pending regulatory approval. The 75-minute launch will open at 4:45 p.m. SpaceX adds that the upcoming flight aims to be the first ever to return both Starship and Super […]

Harlingen, TX · 6d

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Salomon Torres heaps praise on NADBank

MCALLEN, Texas — Highlighting the North American Development Bank as a premier blueprint for cross-border collaboration, Salomon Torres, owner of Harlingen-based Soluciones Consulting, told the binational financial institution’s board of directors that its investments in Lower Rio Grande Valley water infrastructure will be remembered as a historic turning point for the region.

Mcallen, TX · 5d
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Brownsville Buyers Face Fewer Choices as Prices Slip Below the National Median

Median list price $297K ↓ -5.7% vs. last October Days on market 85 days ↑ +3.7% YoY Listings with price cuts 13% ↓ 1.9 pts YoY. Fewer homes were available in the Brownsville metro area. Buyers in Brownsville are working with a shrinking pool of options—active listings...

Brownsville, TX · 7d
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Host Hiring Information Session in Weslaco

WESLACO, TEXAS – Residents interested in pursuing a career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will have an opportunity to learn about federal law enforcement job openings during an upcoming hiring information session in Weslaco, Texas. The information session is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9...

Weslaco, TX · 6d

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NADBank approves $164M in water projects for Rio Grande Valley border

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), during its first-ever meeting held Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley, approved a dozen water-related infrastructure projects for the region totaling $164 million in funds.

Mcallen, TX · 7d

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Gulf Coast Towns Where Retirees Pay Less

The Gulf of Mexico looks the same from a condo balcony in Destin and from a fishing pier in a town most people have never heard of. The difference shows up on the monthly statements, where one address can cost a retiree far more than the other for the same salt air and the same ... Read more

Rockport, TX · 6d

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TSTC adds new program for commercial construction

Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – Texas State Technical College`s Building Construction program has added a second associate degree track aimed at commercial construction management. It will be available at the Waco and Harlingen campuses. Students pursuing the commercial or residential tracks take many of the same classes, such as Residential and Light Commercial Construction Drawings […]

Waco, TX · 7d

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STMA throws its weight behind Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027

HARLINGEN, Texas — In a clear demonstration of regional unity and backing for binational trade expansion, the South Texas Manufacturers Association (STMA) is stepping aside from its traditional schedule to lend its full weight to a major international industrial gathering coming to the Rio Grande Valley. STMA Executive Director...

Harlingen, TX · 5d

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Beyond the Launch: Building South Texas’ Manufacturing Future

South Texas’ space economy is creating opportunities that reach into factory floors, technical classrooms, and local supplier networks. At the Greater Brownsville Space Summit on November 4, speakers explored what it will take to turn major industrial investment into sustained growth for regional companies and workers. Their presentations connected...

Brownsville, TX · 8d

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Port of Brownsville Opens New Opportunities for South Texas Manufacturing

A deeper ship channel, cross-border connectivity, and industrial development space strengthen the port’s role in regional growth. The Port of Brownsville participated in the Expo Proveedores del Transporte y Logística in Monterrey, Nuevo León, where Guillermo R. Leal, the port’s director of business development and marketing, presented its logistics capabilities and opportunities for industrial investment. The Texas delegation also met with local companies interested in establishing operations at the port.

Brownsville, TX · 9d

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SpaceX's expansion fuels a fight to keep a 1,000-acre state park in public hands

Industrial construction surrounds "the people's beach," which sometimes closes for rocket launches.

Texas · 8d

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Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027: The Event Bringing Together Companies and Industrial Leaders from Texas and Mexico

The Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027 is a binational manufacturing event that will take place on May 12–13, 2027, at the Harlingen Convention Center in Harlingen, Texas, within the Rio South Texas Region. Over two days, the event will feature an industrial exhibition, conferences, specialized panels, a roundtable focused on integrating the Texas–Mexico manufacturing ecosystem, one-on-one business meetings, and networking opportunities.

Harlingen, TX · 8d

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Elon Musk Spent Big on the Midterms. His Texas Neighbors Voted Differently

Cameron County, home to SpaceX's launch site, overwhelmingly backed Democrats despite Elon Musk's spending on Texas Republicans.

Cameron County, TX · 7d

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NextDecade Highlights Opportunities in $30 Billion Project

Andrea Figueroa-Benton discusses Rio Grande LNG’s investment, construction timeline, and the regional workforce supporting its development. Rio Grande LNG’s expansion is creating opportunities for South Texas businesses to connect with a major industrial project—and Andrea Figueroa-Benton, NextDecade’s Director of Community Relations, wants companies to understand how to participate.

Brownsville, TX · 10d

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Weslaco EDC Promotes Cross-Border Manufacturing

Border proximity, development-ready land, and highway connectivity support industrial expansion in South Texas. The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco is highlighting Mid Valley International Industrial Park as a location for manufacturers and distributors seeking access to U.S. and Mexican markets. In a recent post, Weslaco EDC emphasized the park’s location...

Weslaco, TX · 9d

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Port of Harlingen Champions a United Manufacturing Region

At the COSTEP–UTRGV gathering, Pereira emphasized regional cooperation and faster freight movement as priorities for South Texas industry. South Texas can strengthen its appeal to manufacturers by presenting a united regional message and improving how goods move across the border, according to Miguel Pereira, director of business development for the Port of Harlingen.

Harlingen, TX · 10d

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Vela: Regional collaboration essential as gargantuan industrial ‘anchors’ reshape RGV workforce

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — For the first time in memory, the two workforce development boards governing the Rio Grande Valley joined forces for a landmark joint summit, signaling a shift toward regional unity as multi-billion-dollar industrial projects reshape the South Texas economy. Leadership, board members, and community stakeholders...

South Padre Island, TX · 9d

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South Texas and Mexico: Built for Advanced Manufacturing

IBC founder points to modern factories and the skilled work needed to support automation. For Francisco Peña, founder and managing principal of IBC International Business Consultants, the manufacturing opportunity in South Texas begins with recognizing the capabilities already operating on both sides of the border. Modern facilities, industrial infrastructure and workers able to support sophisticated production deserve a larger place in the region’s business pitch, he said.

Texas · 11d