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RioPlex-based tech company launches at $2 trillion in market debut - Rio Grande Guardian

STARBASE, Texas -  Elon Musk's tech company, SpaceX, began trading on the stock market on Friday, pushing the company to a valuation of $2 trillion.

The aerospace, rocket, satelitte and AI giant priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, but shares traded above $150 during Spacex's first day on the NASDEQ. Musk owns about 40% of Spacex's shares. 

The increase in market value made Musk the first person whose net worth hit approximately $1.1 trillion.

The milestone carries significan...
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Here Are Some Of The Saddest Lyrics From Olivia Rodrigo's New Album, If You Need A Good Cry

Olivia Rodrigo’s got me in my feels. The singer released her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, on June 12, and like the name suggests, there are plenty of sad lyrics to talk about. The album goes through a rollercoaster of emotions, from upbeat melodies in “Drop Dead” to its sadder, more heartbreaking neighbor, “Less.” And I don’t know about you, but I wasn’t able to get through the first few songs without actually sobbing.Rodrigo may have drawn inspiration for the a...
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La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos anula los aranceles de la IEEPA, abriendo caminos inciertos - Rio Grande Guardian

MCALLEN, Texas - Durante un seminario web el 4 de marzo, el presidente de Interlink Trade Services, Jorge Torres, explicó que la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos declaró ilegales los aranceles impuestos bajo la Ley de Poderes Económicos de Emergencia Internacional (IEEPA), lo que abre la puerta a posibles reembolsos estimados en unos $133 millones, aunque aún no se ha establecido un mecanismo claro para su devolución.
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Exclusive: Dallas Fed economist gives regional economic update - RGG Business Journal

WESLACO, Texas - Senior business economist in the San Antonio branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Luis Torres, gave an in-depth presentation to RioPlex recently.

The event happened at South Texas College's Mid-Valley campus in Weslaco.

The presentation titled: "Regional Economic Update: The Twists and Turns of 2025 and a Look Ahead" focused on the Texas economy's slight decline last year and a possible increase in this year's economy.

Here is a slideshow presentation of the report T...
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City of Brownsville breaks down 2026 fiscal year budget - Rio Grande Guardian

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Interim City Manager Alan Guard discussed the City of Brownsville’s 2026 fiscal year budget and capital improvement plan on Jan. 16.

The event was held at the Communications and Marketing Department/Convention and Visitors Bureau Complex.

Guard introduced the business community to the city’s budget and broke down the services it entails.

The event featured Guard presenting on the city’s taxes, explaining how funds are allocated, and allowing members of the business commun...
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Spotlight on Rotary, Part Five: Hernán Colmenero - Rio Grande Guardian

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Hernán Colmenero is founder and board president of the Institute for Ecology Scholarship & Health. A Rotary Club member, he attended Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. 

During the event, Colmenero gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in English, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran. 

Here is the interview:

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Michoacán business leaders to tour RioPlex - RGG Business Journal

PHARR, Texas - RioPlex is set to host a groundbreaking for La Bonanza Avocodos, an avocado export company, on Nov. 14.
The ceremony will host more than 20 business leaders from Michoacan on the corner of Las Milipas and Veterans Rd. It will follow with a three day long trade mission event.
The Groundbreaking begins with a welcome from the ‘master of ceremonies’ at 4:30 p.m. and is accompanied by a message from the Mayor of Pharr, Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez. Chairman of Rioplex, Joaquin Spammer, is t...
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Spotlight on Rotary, Part Three: Ron Whitlock - Rio Grande Guardian

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Ron Whitlock was founder of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Corpus Christi and its first president. Whitlock attended Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. 

During the event, Whitlock gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in English, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran. 

Here is the interview:

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Ron Whitlock was founder of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Corpus Christi and its...
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Spotlight on Rotary, Part Four: Adriana Contreras - Rio Grande Guardian

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Adriana Contreras is a member of the Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville. She played a key role in Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. 

During the event, Contreras gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in Spanish, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran. 

Here is the interview:

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Adriana Contreras is a member of the Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville. She played a key...
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Gonzalez: $3.1 million grant secured for Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport - RGG Business Journal

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez has announced a $3,193,735 grant for Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport.

The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration.

The grant will be used to rebuild the final phase of the airport’s Runway 18-36 project. The runway provides flights from United Airlines, American Airlines and Aerus Airlines. 

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr. thanked Gonzalez and the FAA for helping in the transformation of the runway.

"The Br...
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UPDATED: Prosperity Task Force members voice their concerns to U.S. Rep. Monica de la Cruz - Rio Grande Guardian

MCALLEN, Texas - The Prosperity Task Force that was set up by Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to fight poverty in the RGV met privately with U.S. Rep. Monica de la Cruz.

The meeting took place in the boardroom of Vantage Bank in McAllen on Aug. 26.

Judge Cortez said: "We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Rep. Monica de la Cruz for joining us today for an important roundtable discussion with county departments and community organizations.

"This meeting was a vital opportunity to p...
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UPDATED: Wolfe: NovaLink has positively impacted the lives of thousands of Matamoros families - RGG Business Journal

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Jason Wolfe, CEO of NovaLink, spoke about what led to commencement of its US-Mexico based manufacturing business.

NovaLink is a U.S. and Mexico manufacturing service provider that connects companies with facilities, labor and supply chain support to produce goods across the border. The company has served the Brownsville and Matamoros communities for 36 years. 

“NovaLink is owned and run by individuals that have come from a long line of manufacturing,” Wolfe said. “This is...
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Coming soon: 2025 Luna Awards Luncheon & Expo - Rio Grande Guardian

HARLINGEN, Texas - The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2025 Luna Awards Luncheon & Expo in Harlingen August 27 from 10:00 am to 1:30pm.

The Luna Awards were created in 2007 by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association to uphold women who show dedication in career paths geared toward the advancement of architecture, construction, and engineering industries. 

The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization that helps local businesses with networking and mentor...
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UPDATED: JLL marketing 302 acres of land next to the Port of Brownsville - RGG Business Journal

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a Chicago-based real estate company, has announced it is marketing a 302-acre portion of land alongside the Port of Brownsville.

The land is located on Highway 48 and has been owned by the Vista del Mar Irrigation Company since 1928, according to the JLL company.

JLL is marketing the land, on a local and international level. JLL’s Executive Vice President, Mark Nicholas, said the land was placed on the market in April.

“The Port of Brownsville ow...
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Tributes pour in for Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. - RGG Business Journal

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Tributes have poured in for Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., who passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6.

Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director Marc Williams said:

“It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission, J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.

“Chairman Bugg was a steadfast leader whose vision and dedication helped shape the future of transportation across our state. Hi...
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An interview with the Jesuit priest who claimed 'kangaroo courts' are operating in the RGV – Rio Grande Guardian

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Jesuit Priest Brian Strassburger, of San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church in Brownsville, has spoken about his work helping migrants along the US-Mexico border.


Strassburger made the headlines recently when, in a column for the Jesuit Review, he said a “kangaroo court” system was in operation in the Rio Grande Valley. He penned the column with fellow Jesuit William Critchley-Menor.


The article was titled: “What we saw during an ICE arrest and immigration court hearing:...
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Bishop Flores: Help People Affected by Deportation Efforts – Rio Grande Guardian

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Bishop of Brownsville Daniel E. Flores has asked churchgoers to help people being deported.


He gave his sermon on July 13, the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily.


Flores spoke about the Mosaic Law. He also spoke about what it meant to be a Samaritan in Jesus’ time. He said someone who treats others with compassion is a Samaritan.“This is the law of God,” Flores said. “This is what it means to love a neighbor. You see and you do what you can.”


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