What the data show about the pause in Valley job growth
The Valley added just 0.2% job growth in 2025 as migration slowed, according to Dallas Fed data. See what economists... Read more »
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McAllen neighbors block AEP Texas substation again despite rising power demand
The project is at least 2.5 years behind schedule as electricity demand climbs and the utility warns summer heat could... Read more »
Heart hospital in McAllen reaches 30 years in a high-risk region
The hospital has treated more than 200,000 patients since 1996 and moved from physician ownership to national system ownership, expanding... Read more »
McAllen nears $100M sales tax milestone as total construction surges 40%
City leaders highlighted retail momentum, housing affordability, and a sharp rise in residential and commercial development during the annual State... Read more »
Old McAllen Civic Center site ‘moving forward’ as city seeks to renegotiate incentive deal
Real estate developer Michael Fallek is confident that the 13-acre McAllen City Center project will have two hotels, a parking... Read more »
SpaceX to build $13M ‘Starship Park,’ and other notable projects across the RGV
Check out our interactive map with hundreds of projects under construction across the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
Harlingen shelter for migrant children to layoff nearly 150 workers next month
Fewer unaccompanied children are arriving in the Rio Grande Valley, reducing the need for shelter staff and services.... Read more »
New Hilton hotel planned in Weslaco by 2027, here’s what we know
The San Antonio developer behind the project previously built and sold a Hampton Inn in Weslaco and is pursuing other... Read more »
Meet the CEO behind the Rio Grande Valley’s passenger rail moonshot
The Triangle Railroad company is trying to build a passenger rail line across the Valley – here’s how they expect... Read more »
Mercedes changes course on incentive zone tied to premium outlet corridor
Read why Mercedes is dissolving its first tax increment reinvestment zone — and how the city plans to move forward.... Read more »
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