Valley sales tax collections are up 5.7%. Could a stronger peso be helping?
Valley cities collected $327.1 million in sales tax revenue through September as the Mexican peso strengthened and 39 of 44... Read more »
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Frost Bank is investing in Harlingen, a cement lab coming to Brownsville, City of Hidalgo apartments, plus Terra-Gen’s new offices
There are dozens of construction projects underway across the Rio Grande Valley, including new financial services buildings, corporate offices, and... Read more »
Starbase leaders approved a 45-year land deal with SpaceX for 166 acres, but what will be built there remains a mystery
The city of Starbase inked a 45-year agreement with SpaceX for 166 acres of land in Cameron County – here’s... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley cities saw a 5.5% increase in retail sales tax revenue through August 2026
Sales tax revenue increased in 39 of 44 Valley cities through August, while McAllen remained the region’s largest generator at... Read more »
What businesses need to know about how Prop N may change contracting in Brownsville
The ballot measure would add requirements for city contracts worth more than $1 million and encourage greater participation from local... Read more »
What we know about Zoho Corporation and what could be built at its 1,000-acre campus
Indian tech company Zoho Corporation is known for manufacturing industry software tools but may be planning its hardware future.... Read more »
SpaceX bought some water rights from the Rio Grande River. Here’s what we know.
SpaceX is already a customer of the Brownsville municipal water agency, but the company has also purchased water rights directly... Read more »
Starbase EDC may issue $3 billion in tax-exempt bonds to support SpaceX, records show
Starbase EDC’s strategy is taking shape, with up to $3 billion in tax-exempt bonds proposed to support SpaceX expansion and... Read more »
Vice President JD Vance kicks off construction of $3.2B Brownsville shipyard promising 10,000 jobs
The vice president’s whirlwind visit to the Rio Grande Valley included a stop at the Port of Brownsville, where Saronic... Read more »
First look inside McAllen’s downtown revitalization ideas, like new business taxes
McAllen city leaders are weighing how to move forward with downtown revitalization efforts, considering a new business tax and other... Read more »
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