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Brownsville lands $3.2B AI drone tech company. Community members question the impact it could bring.

Saronic Technologies accepted a tax incentive deal on the promise of bringing 10,000 jobs in 10 years. Critics say this deal comes with a caveat.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16

After 20 Years of Resistance, Trump Is Walling Off the Rio Grande Valley

Even sites once protected by Congress, including a butterfly refuge and a historic church, are slated for fencing funded by the “one big beautiful bill”—while the river itself is transformed by a floating barrier.

Texas Observer · Mar 24

Starbase will take partial control of beach near Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch site

The deal between the new South Texas city and Cameron County mirrors a similar agreement with South Padre Island and requires a plan to combat beach erosion.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2025

Valley activists wage transatlantic battle to stop natural gas exports from South Texas

As legal efforts fall short, Rio Grande Valley residents are pursuing a novel strategy to halt export terminals on wetlands: Lobby Europeans to reject gas from the U.S.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 12, 2024

The Transatlantic Battle to Stop Methane Gas Exports From South Texas

As legal efforts fall short, residents are pursuing a novel strategy to halt the building of export terminals on unspoiled wetlands: Lobby Europeans to reject gas from the U.S.

Capital & Main · Apr 10, 2024

Brownsville Cops Arrest Activist for Anti-SpaceX Graffiti, Mayor Posts Her Info on Facebook

Why did police show up in force to apprehend a local activist, and why is the city’s top elected posting her mugshot and job details on social media?

Texas Observer · Feb 22, 2022