🚀 Free Guide Free Starship Launch Day Guide — where to watch, eat & escape traffic →
Every Thursday Morning

What's inside every issue

Six things we cover every week so you never miss what's happening in the 956.

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Rocket Watch
Starbase launches, best viewing spots, exact timing
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Eat Here
One restaurant worth your weekend, sometimes with deals
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SPI Report
What's happening on the island before you drive down
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The Full List
Every event worth knowing, all in one place
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Business Spotlight
Local businesses worth knowing about this week
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Family Picks
Things to do with the kids this weekend in the 956
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FOUNDING MEMBERS — COMING SOON
Introducing

The Locals Club

A premium membership for people who want to go deeper into the 956. Early access, exclusive coverage, and perks from local businesses — reserved for members only.

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Starbase Insider
Launch windows, road closure alerts, and Boca Chica access updates before anyone else
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Members-Only Picks
Hidden gems, off-menu deals, and local spots that don't make the public list
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Early Access & Discounts
First dibs on events, exclusive member discounts from local businesses in the RGV
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The Full Deep Dive
Extended coverage, longer reads, and everything that doesn't fit in the free edition

Your weekly guide to the 956

The Border Weekend is a free weekly email newsletter built for people who live, work, and explore the southern tip of Texas. Every Thursday morning, we cover the things that matter most to locals and visitors alike — from SpaceX Starbase launch windows and Boca Chica beach access updates to the best new restaurants in Brownsville, what's happening on South Padre Island this weekend, and the hidden gems that don't make the tourist brochures.

We cover the entire Rio Grande Valley border region — Brownsville, Starbase, Boca Chica, South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, and beyond. Whether you're a 956 local who wants to make the most of your weekend, or a visitor planning a trip to watch a Starship launch, The Border Weekend is the one email you actually need.

📍 Brownsville, TX Events, food, family picks, and local business spotlights every week
🚀 Starbase & Boca Chica Launch schedules, road closures, and the best viewing spots near SpaceX
🏖️ South Padre Island Weekend reports, SPI nightlife, restaurants, and what's worth the drive
🌮 RGV Food & Culture The best restaurants, local markets, and cultural events in the 956