Texas DMV is closing a ‘loophole’ in vehicle registration, barring some Mexican citizens
All foreign identification holders must now have an active visa to register or renew vehicles in the state, according to... Read more »
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How irrigation districts in the Rio Grande Valley could invest in water conservation during drought
There’s new funding sources to help irrigation districts face a prolonged drought, encouraging water conservation in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
Home sales rebound slightly in October in McAllen, Brownsville metros
In October, the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metro had 9.5 months of inventory with more than 3,250 homes for sale, while Brownsville–Harlingen had... Read more »
SpaceX plans to add thousands of jobs by 2030 and seeks $7.5 million in economic incentives
Starbase city officials approved two state incentive applications tied to major manufacturing and launch-site expansions in Cameron County.... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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