March 13, 2016

Valley Interfaith Wins Traffic Signal in Brownsville

With 21 accidents occurring at one intersection in the previous 36 months, Valley Interfaith leaders made an issue of that intersection's lack of light signal, demanding that the City of Brownsville install one to prevent further collisions. One complicating factor was the state's reluctance to pay for the improvement on the road, which is a state highway. On March 1st, the City Commissioners voted to appropriate local funds for the signal. Commissioner Jessica Tetreau credited Valley Interfaith for bringing it up.

In photo, a truck breezes behind a worker still crossing the road.

Church Group Pushes for Traffic Signal, Brownsville Herald

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RGV Families Set the Agenda: Valley Interfaith to Hold Accountability Session with Candidates

September 30, 2026

[Excerpts] Valley Interfaith, a broad-based regional coalition of congregations, schools, and civic organizations across the Rio Grande Valley, will hold a major nonpartisan Accountability Session next month to seek public policy commitments from congressional, state, and county candidates ahead of the upcoming general election....

Valley Interfaith and Allies Advance Moratorium on Data Centers in Brownsville

August 28, 2026

At the urging of Valley Interfaith and allies, the City of Brownsville agreed to vote on a 90-day moratorium for all data center projects. Leaders are now pushing for more.

Valley Interfaith & Allies Block $160M Tax Break for Natural Gas Project

March 10, 2026

Once again, Valley Interfaith leaders and allies organized to stop a multi-million dollar tax break for Texas LNG, a billion-dollar company seeking to build a natural gas facility at the Port of Brownsville. After the company applied for a $160 million tax abatement from...