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Port Isabel Secures $1.6M Grant for Major Expansion Projects
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $1.6 million grant to Port Isabel to expand its commercial dock services and terminal operations at the Texas deepwater port near Brownsville. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently announced the award as part of $6.9 million in economic development grants to Texas for...
VetFest returns to Port Isabel
Once again, Laguna Madre area veterans will have the opportunity to learn about available services without traveling outside their community. On Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, from 3- 6 p.m., Laguna Madre VetFest will be held for the third time at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center. Laguna Madre VetFest...
Superintendent Capistran highlights district achievements
The Port Isabel Rotary hosted this year’s State of the District Luncheon for the Point Isabel Independent School District [PIISD] at Pelican Station on Friday, Aug. 9. Superintendent of Schools, Theresa Capistran, delivered a presentation highlighting the district’s recent achievements. In addition to its Bilingual Program, PIISD introduced...
Valley continuing to face ‘moderate’ air pollution
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent data shows air quality continues to be an issue for some of the Valley’s biggest cities, where elevated levels of pollution may affect breathing and overall quality of life. According to the U.S. Air Quality Index, or AQI, the cities of McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville have been sitting around 60 […]
Contract to deepen Brownsville port issued as LNG terminal and pipeline permits revoked
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have awarded a $104 million contract for the deepening of a South Texas ship channel at the Brownsville Port after a court recently revoked permits for the building of a liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal and pipeline there.
Brownsville Metro wanting to double prices, angers residents
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There was a strong reaction at Thursday’s public meeting hosted by Brownsville Metro as they are restructuring their fare system and proposing to double the price for the general public. Brownsville Metro is facing close to a $1 million deficit due to increasing fuel prices, maintenance and employee pay. They want […]
LNG construction to continue at Port of Brownsville pending mandate
Aug. 13—A decision by the D.C. Circuit Court vacating Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval of liquefied natural gas export terminal and related pipeline projects at the Port of Brownsville does not put a stop to LNG construction already underway at the port. Work at the nearly 1,000-acre Rio Grande LNG along S.H. 4 north of the Brownsville Ship Channel has been underway for over a ...
City of Brownsville Hosts a One-of-a-Kind Camping Experience
The City of Brownsville is excited to invite you to an unforgettable overnight campout experience from Saturday, August 16th to Sunday, August 17th, explicitly designed for individuals with special needs. This one-of-a-kind Community Campout promises a wealth of excitement and fun for all participants, offering the chance to forge new friendships, partake in various activities, and create lasting memories. The event itinerary includes stargazing, kayaking, learning camp skills, and gathering around the campfire to roast delicious s’mores.
Region One school official testifies during school vouchers hearing in Austin
A Brownsville ISD school board trustee was in Austin to testify against school vouchers during a Texas house committee hearing. Under the proposed program, parents could use taxpayer money to get a voucher to pay for private schools. Supporters say the proposal gives parents the option to pick the best...
Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Gov. Greg Abbott says National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, as some environmentalists say they see a drawdown in activity. Abbott tweeted Tuesday that Operation Lone Star engineers were installing “more razor wire...
Texas Standard for Aug. 15, 2024: Setbacks stall two big energy projects in the Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande LNG and Texas LNG, both proposed liquified natural gas terminals at the Port of Brownsville, face scrutiny after a three-judge panel in Washington, D.C., ruled that the companies behind the terminals did not adequately consider their environmental impact. Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Thursday, Aug....
South Texas ports of entry requiring cargo trucks to display QR codes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun requiring trucks using international bridge crossings in South Texas to print and display the QR code of their cargo manifests on their windshields. The QR code requirement is for cargo trucks arriving from Mexico using the eight ports of entry that are administered...
Brownsville Metro to host public meeting for proposed fare increase
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Metro wants your input on advances that could be made to its public transportation as well as a proposed increase in bus tickets. The Brownsville Metro is restructuring its fare system and proposing a fare increase. In an effort to allow the public to voice their opinions on the […]
BND Appoints Port Director and CEO
At a regular board meeting last week, the Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint William Dietrich as port director and CEO. Dietrich becomes the ninth port director and CEO in the port’s 88-year history. In December, the BND Board named Dietrich interim port director and CEO while the navigation district conducted a national search for a new port director and CEO.
Reyna: RioPlex marketing campaign will be housed within COSTEP
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – RioPlex, the new regional marketing campaign set up to promote the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Tamaulipas, is going to be housed within the Council for South Texas Economic Progress. The announcement was made by Mario Reyna at a reception held by the American Chamber Mexico...
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