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Shenzhen transformed from a fishing village into a 20-million-person tech hub.. Source: dongfang zhao / Getty ImagesShenzhen transformed from a fishing village into a 20-million-person tech hub.. (Photo: dongfang zhao/Getty Images)

Tech Executive Says Brownsville Has All the Ingredients to Become the ‘Shenzhen of North America’

Boston, Mass., tech executive Scott Li is impressed with what he sees in the Rio Grande Valley.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuéllar speaks at an infrastructure forum hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Cuellar pledges heavy funding focus for international bridges if handed Homeland Security appropriations gavel

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuéllar spoke at an infrastructure forum hosted by the RGV Partnership.
Pete Alvarez, Pharr District Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation. (File Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Alvarez: TxDOT is now in the drainage business, not just transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation's Pharr District engineer was a panelist at an RGV Partnership infrastructure forum.
Gina Hinojosa at a press conference in Austin.

Hinojosa: Abbott should release his email exchange with Elon Musk to me

Recent remarks from the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Texas.
Cynthia Sakulenzki
As she begins a new chapter, Cynthia Sakulenzki says she will continue being of service to others.
Rose Benavidez, president of Starr County Industrial Foundation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)
A podcast with Rose Benavidez, president and CEO of Starr County Industrial Foundation.
State Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)
A guest column from state Rep. Terry Canales of Edinburg.

Saenz: Thank you, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, for putting together such a meaningful convening

A guest column from the program manager of the Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition.

Morales: On a good day, Democrats can flip the Texas House

An interview with chair of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee.

UTRGV’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Hosts Two-Day Summit to Drive Regional Innovation and Industrial Growth

Greater Brownsville EDC and COSTEP are co-sponsors.

America’s Voice Launches Billboard Campaign Across RGV Denouncing Mass Deportation Impact

Ad push comes as recent public opinion polling reflects growing anger with aggressive deportation strategies.

Noble Texas Builders, Community Leaders Rally to Restore Historic Westside San Antonio Convent

Video interviews with Henry Cisneros, Rene Capistran, and Cecilia Herrera.

Port of Brownsville "Smart Bridge" proposal key to transforming RGV into global trade engine, podcast panel says

A podcast with international trade experts Steve Perez and Jerry McDonald.

UCD to host regional diabetes conference in Edinburg as part of Diabetes Awareness Month initiatives

The "Unidos En Salud: Bridging Hearts and Health for Diabetes Awareness" conference takes place Nov. 12.

Texas House candidates commit to supporting Valley Interfaith's agenda

Nonprofit group held its 2026 Accountability Session at Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center in Mercedes.
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Ask the Expert

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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