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Gilberto Salinas, president and CEO of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

From Fifth Avenue to Starbase: GBEDC Chief Shares How Wall Street Is Eyeing Brownsville’s Industrial Boom

A podcast with Gilberto Salinas, president and CEO of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.
File photo: State Rep. Terry Canales, Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Transportation Funding. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Canales: Don't Mess with Texas Infrastructure

Commentary from state Rep. Terry Canales of Edinburg.
Photo Courtesy: City of Pharr

City of Pharr Earns 12 National NATOA Awards

The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference was held in Kansas City, Missouri.
Marc Palazzo, senior vice president for policy and corporate affairs for NextDecade Corporation. (Photo credit: NextDecade)

UPDATED: Rio Grande LNG project is ahead of schedule and under budget

NextDecade held an open house at Texas Southmost College’s ITEC Center.
The CEO of Hurst International Consulting framed the U.S.–Mexico border as the central node of modern international commerce.
A podcast with Donna leaders Jesus Reyna, Maricela Gonzalez, and April Castañeda.
North American Development Bank will deploy up to $300 million through qualified financial intermediaries.

Community leaders, Noble Texas Builders unite to restore historic West Side convent in San Antonio

Former HUD Secretary Henry G. Cisneros praises Noble Texas Builders.

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. acquires Rio Grande Valley Abstract

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. has acquired Rio Grande Valley Abstract, expanding its presence in Cameron County and appointing Jacqui Dempsey as executive vice president of Cameron County.

Perryman: Back to Basics

Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman discusses the work of this year's Nobel Laureates in Economics, Robert Hall and Michael Woodford.

Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus visits McAllen

Three in-depth panel discussions took place at Cine El Rey. The topics were labor rights, the environment, and immigration. 

Garver expands in Harlingen with $5M facility, paving way for 50-plus new jobs

State-of-the-art facility serves as regional hub to support infrastructure projects throughout South Texas and beyond.

Peñitas student tells how his family has been torn apart by ICE

Eighteen year old Jose Alejandro, Jr., broke down in tears at a Valley Interfaith candidate accountability session.

Miller warns GOP could face several statewide defeats in November, points to ‘death by a thousand cuts’

Texas Ag Commissioner says rural voters are angry with Republicans on many issues.

Husted: What is PSJA ISD doing with our school construction dollars?

A guest column from Ana Grace Husted, vice president of government affairs for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas.
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Ask the Expert: Knowing Your Family History Can Help Assess Your Breast Cancer Risks

Dr. Andrew Widener

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a primary care physician, I routinely discuss screening for cancer and other chronic diseases during annual exams.

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