Greater Brownsville EDC

08/28/2026

🚀 The countdown to Space Fest 2026 is on!

Join us for the official Space Fest 2026 Press Conference as we officially kick off this year’s celebration of space, science, technology, and innovation in Brownsville. 🌎✨

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 CMD/CVB Complex | 1312 E. Adams St., Brownsville, TX 78520

We’ll see you there as we get ready to launch into another unforgettable Space Fest! 🚀🪐



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08/28/2026

Greater Brownsville EDC and the City of Brownsville, TX - Municipal Government, testified before the Texas House Committee on Trade, Workforce & Economic Development, advocating for the priorities and opportunities shaping our community’s continued growth.

GBEDC is proud to work alongside the City to ensure Brownsville has a voice at the state level.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

In partnership with Brownsville Independent School District and Texas Southmost College, Greater Brownsville EDC hosted the CTE & Industry Summit, bringing together key stakeholders and partners to highlight how education and economic development are working to build stronger pathways for Brownsville’s students and the workforce of tomorrow.

08/26/2026

Greater Brownsville EDC was at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to provide testimony on the future of the space and defense industries at the Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee.

The zone would support both economic growth and national security objectives.

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

Greater Brownsville EDC was honored to be at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to provide testimony on the future of the space and defense industries at the Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee.

As these sectors continue to expand across Texas, it is essential that we work alongside state leadership to ensure Brownsville has the resources, infrastructure and strategic support needed to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. GBEDC remains committed to advocating for investments and policies that strengthen our region's role in the future of aerospace and defense.

08/19/2026

GBEDC's executive vice president says SpaceX aims to grow its workforce from 6,000 to 8,000 by the end of the year.

08/18/2026

Greater Brownsville EDC welcomed TxDOT Commissioner Alex Meade and industry partners for a roundtable discussion on statewide transportation priorities and the infrastructure needed to support Brownsville’s continued economic growth. Thank you, Commissioner Meade, for making Brownsville part of this important statewide conversation.