RGV Partnership Pushes Regional Water Agenda
· Texas Border Business
During the RGV Connect Water Forum on April 15, 2026, in Brownsville, Paco Sanchez, President and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, emphasized the importance of regional collaboration to tackle water issues in the Valley. He described RGV Connect as a platform for business leaders, officials, and community members to identify priorities and shape advocacy efforts in Austin and Washington, D.C. Sanchez noted recent state initiatives to enhance water funding and highlighted the impact of water shortages on agriculture, citing the closure of the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Mill as a significant economic loss. The forum aimed to address shared regional priorities and gather input for future legislative strategies.
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