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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

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

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

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DOGE Cuts ‘Hurting’ Residents in Elon Musk’s Backyard in Rural Texas

While the tech billionaire slashes jobs and services, local food banks, veterans' health care and college students all suffer.

Capital & Main

SpaceX workers in South Texas vote yes to create City of Starbase

Critics of Elon Musk and SpaceX say that a new city will give more power to a company they believe is harming the environment.

The Texas Tribune

Musk's Dreams For Starbase City In Texas Hang On Vote

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's dream of gaining city status for his SpaceX spaceport in the southern US state of Texas could become a reality on Saturday, with voters set to green light Starbase as a new municipality.

International Business Times

Elon Musk on verge of creating his own Texas city, Starbase

There are creeping concerns the move will give the SpaceX CEO too much control in the area

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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

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

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?

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