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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.
Duncan Wood, CEO of Hurst International Consulting, gave the keynote address at the City of Pharr's inaugural Gateway Forum. (Photo: RGG/Michael Gonzalez)

Everything Duncan Wood said at the City of Pharr's Gateway Forum

The CEO of Hurst International Consulting framed the U.S.–Mexico border as the central node of modern international commerce.
The Donna-Río Bravo International Bridge. (Photo credit: City of Donna)

Donna leaders outline timeline for fully commercialized, high-tech international bridge port of entry

A podcast with Donna leaders Jesus Reyna, Maricela Gonzalez, and April Castañeda.
John Beckham, managing director of the North American Development Bank. (Photo credit: NADBank)

NADBank aims to boost environmental infrastructure along U.S.-Mexico border

North American Development Bank will deploy up to $300 million through qualified financial intermediaries.
Former HUD Secretary Henry G. Cisneros praises Noble Texas Builders.
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.
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.

Sepulveda: Don't let North American trade bloc fall victim to uncertainty

Commentary from the chairman of the Border Trade Alliance and executive director of Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority.

Wood: Pharr is a ‘Shining Example’ of North American Economic Resiliency

Duncan Wood, CEO of Hurst International Consulting, was keynote speaker at the City of Pharr's inaugural Gateway Forum.

Li, Dawkins: UTRGV study highlights officer pride and community partnerships in the Rio Grande Valley

A guest column penned jointly by UTRGV professors Yudu Li and Marika Dawkins.
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