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WEBBriones: GBIC is making progress with its Greater Brownsville Tech District. By Steve Taylor. . Border Business. . September 10, 2024. The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation is developing a 730-acre industrial park. The group has just submitted plans for the first phase – covering 86 acres – to the City of Brownsville.
COVID-19: Starr County is in the national spotlight
WEBJul 29, 2023 · RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – Starr County is in the national spotlight due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recent news coverage includes stories by The Associated Press and The New York Times, along with MSNBC and ABC World News Tonight.. There have been more than 2,110 COVID-19 cases in Starr County and nearly 70 deaths that are suspected of being linked to the virus, local officials told the ...
New Census numbers: Rio Grande Valley did not ... - Rio Grande …
WEBJul 29, 2023 · The U.S. Census Bureau issued the official numbers for the 2020 Census on Thursday. The numbers help determine federal funding for states, counties and municipalities, and the realignment of political boundaries. Texas’ population grew by 3,999,944 over the last ten years – from 25,145,561 in 2010 to 29,145,505 in 2020.
Rio Reforestation community planting event returns to RGV
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Preserving thornforest habitat not only supports regional economic growth and community resilience but also safeguards natural resources, she explained. Rio Reforestation will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on October 21. The planting site can be accessed by driving to 1320 Military Highway, Pharr, TX 78577, Milagro Tract.
Audio Hernandez: How Pharr was able to secure ... - Rio Grande …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Mayor Hernandez also spoke about new developments at the Pharr International Bridge. He described the bridge as Pharr’s “crown jewel.” He said expansion of the bridge, through construction of a second span, was just an idea ten years ago.
At Progreso ‘Abrazo,’ Winter Texans show their love of Mexico
WEBSep 5, 2024 · NUEVO PROGRESO, Mexico – As Winter Texans prepare to return home, the border city of Rio Bravo honored their annual stay in the Rio Grande Valley with a goodbye celebration. The annual Tourist Day Celebration and ‘abrazo’ across the Progreso International Bridge took place on Thursday. Valley Mayors Irene Muñoz of …
Cortez: Quinta Mazatlán developing a 'wow' project that will put …
WEBAug 5, 2024 · MCALLEN, RGV – Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez says local residents are going to amazed by a new ecotourism project being developed by Quinta Mazatlán.
Rio Grande Guardian news story spurs panel discussion at RGV …
WEB6 days ago · RGV Startup Week is being hosted by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation. “We invited Adam and Daniel to come in and talk about the work of their organizations after reading that news story in the Rio Grande Guardian,” said Nathan Burkhart, vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation at BCIC. The possibility of various regional entities in the Valley being collapsed was ...
Contreras: Texas should support small business partnerships with ...
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Sergio Contreras. For many years, the RGV Partnership has been successful in the pursuit of our mission, but 2020 hit our region hard. The coronavirus pandemic brought extended lockdowns, business closures, and a major public health crisis.
Audio Cowen: The Brownsville Model has become a beacon of …
WEBMay 19, 2024 · Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, members of the press. Nestled at a pivotal juncture of migrant roots into the United States, Brownsville has risen to the challenge with a strategy that is as compassionate as it is efficient.
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