Musk, missiles, and the Rio Grande Valley: Defense dollars draw renewed attention to the region
Two top Trump administration officials have visited the Valley in less than a week, underscoring its rising national relevance.... Read more »
News
RGV job growth stays ahead of Texas and U.S., new data show
See where the Valley is adding jobs, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.... Read more »
Mission weighs limits on new car washes
City leaders say the proposal reflects long-term planning as water use and development pressures grow.... Read more »
Proposed Harlingen data center draws opposition over water and power use
What’s known so far about the site, the wastewater agreement, and what still must happen before any deal is approved.... Read more »
Brownsville weighs a new midtown entertainment district — here’s what you need to know
City leaders are pitching an entertainment district pilot, which would hold bar operators and property owners accountable for any issues.... Read more »
As banks tighten construction lending, some Rio Grande Valley homebuilders are eyeing alternative financing
Despite higher borrowing costs, some Valley homebuilders are turning to private, non-bank financing options to keep projects moving.... Read more »
Brownsville ranks among top U.S. metros for economic competitiveness and growth
Site-selection metrics and migration trends highlight Brownsville’s growing appeal to employers and residents.... Read more »
Real estate rules tighten as U.S.–Mexico investment grows
Industry leaders say training, ethics, and clear legal boundaries now make the difference between smooth transactions and costly mistakes in... Read more »
Homeland Security chief hears farmers’ concerns, dismisses economic fallout of ICE raids
Kristi Noem emphasized border security during a Valley visit while dismissing concerns from industry leaders about labor shortages linked to... Read more »
A year of becoming: The Rio Grande Valley in 2026
Bridge expansions, LNG construction, SpaceX growth, and trade shifts are reshaping the region — here’s what to watch this year.... Read more »
Trending News
Rhodes Enterprises goes all-in with a $100 million bet on South Texas renters
Breaking: Mission businessman, Hidalgo County appraisal board member killed
McAllen sets sights on regional tourism with $230 million Boeye Reservoir development
Mission ambulance company faces third bankruptcy, vows no disruption in services
Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.
Stories That Matter
- Musk, missiles, and the Rio Grande Valley: Defense dollars draw renewed attention to the region
- Mission weighs limits on new car washes
- RGV job growth stays ahead of Texas and U.S., new data show
- Brownsville weighs a new midtown entertainment district — here’s what you need to know
- Texas National Bank acquiring Citizens State in Starr County
- UTRGV football debut energizes Valley, fuels estimated $14.5M economic boost
- Reynosa, Matamoros drive Tamaulipas workforce past 1.7 million
- The story behind the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal
- Tim Hortons adds 5th Reynosa store in 2 years
- Walmart returns to Reynosa a decade after fire shut its only store