Willacy County moves to join regional trade network with proposed foreign-trade zone
County leaders say the designation would position Port Mansfield for new investment, expand tariff-free warehousing options, and deepen ties with... Read more »
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South Texas builders press officials for action as rampant ICE raids roil construction sites and strain the region’s economy
Construction leaders say frequent immigration raids are sweeping up legal work visa holders, disrupting building in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
Why Willacy County’s first $50M data center project will be powered by wind
Soluna, the data center company, expects to create 18 permanent jobs within the first three years, and the construction will... Read more »
New $8M public safety center coming to Alamo, plus ‘State of the City’ projects to watch
Alamo officials shared economic development projects during its first state of the city address, including a new public safety center... Read more »
McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says
Job growth in McAllen ranks third in the state behind San Antonio and Austin, a Dallas Fed economist explains why.... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley airports see few flight cancellations, delays during federal government shutdown
Flight cancellations across the Rio Grande Valley have remained limited, mostly affecting arrivals from major Texas hubs such as Dallas–Fort... Read more »
Brownsville’s downtown master plan aims to turn its historic core into a walkable hub for restaurants, retail, and housing
For the past five months, the city of Brownsville has been laying the foundation for its massive overhaul of the... Read more »
Binational bank launches $400M fund for border water projects as Rio Grande Valley faces worsening drought
The North American Development Bank has approved a total of $400 million for new border water initiatives, including $100 million... Read more »
South Padre Island residents say a second causeway could reshape access to the popular beach destination — if it ever gets built
The long-delayed project could boost tourism and safety, but funding and federal approvals remain major obstacles.... Read more »
New $13M hotel breaks ground in Harlingen amid rising demand for long-term stays
The 124-room property, set to open in fall 2026, will cater to contractors, Winter Texans, and traveling professionals drawn to... Read more »
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