Brownsville, Texas
Coverage of Brownsville, Texas in the Nexus archive.
- ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
ICE agent Christian Castro faces potential release from a South Texas jail after being charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door and assaulting a man. Despite Minnesota authorities seeking extradition, which prompted lawsuits, a federal judge stated he was inclined not to keep the sheriff from releasing Castro.
- ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
An ICE agent charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime in Minnesota could be released from a South Texas jail if a federal judge does not intervene. Christian Castro, who was accused of shooting a man named Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis through a house door in Minneapolis, remains in custody in Brownsville, Texas, until his 90-day detention limit expires on Thursday. Despite efforts by Minnesota's governor and attorney general to secure extradition, the case involves questions regarding legal 'ripeness' of the lawsuit.
- Finger-pointing begins after Solano County loses $3.2B shipyard project to Texas
Solano County leaders are blaming each other after losing a $3.2 billion shipyard project to Texas. Saronic Technologies selected Brownsville, Texas, over Collinsville, Calif., for its 'Port Alpha' facility, which will produce drone boats used in the U.S. war against Iran.
- How SpaceX is influencing the local economy in Texas
SpaceX's Starbase construction in Brownsville, Texas, since 2014 has led to a population increase of over 10,000 people. The article examines the company's economic impact on the region.
- SpaceX scrubs Starship V3 rocket launch
SpaceX postponed the Starship V3 rocket launch in Brownsville, Texas at the last minute. Former NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson discussed the prototype rocket's changes and the conditions that led to the postponement.
- SpaceX launches prototype of Starship rocket in crucial test flight
SpaceX is conducting the twelfth test flight of its Starship rocket, launching the third-generation V3 prototype from StarBase in Brownsville, Texas. The company claims the new prototype is larger, more powerful, and represents significant progress toward achieving full reusability of the rocket.
- Trump's surge in oil exports during Iran war will hit a ceiling
U.S. oil exports are surging due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz blockage, but infrastructure limits on the Gulf Coast may cap growth. Experts predict a 'soft ceiling' for crude exports and note declining domestic fuel inventories could force refiners to reduce exports.