South McAllen drainage project to protect 1,500 acres from flooding
The project modernizes part of the city’s aging stormwater system, aiming to improve reliability during heavy rain and protect residential... Read more »
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How Donna is moving forward with its plan to bring commercial truck traffic to its international bridge
The Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge is undergoing $62 million of improvements to modernize the port of entry for more commercial... Read more »
Developers plan luxury homes along Los Fresnos waterfront, but zoning denied — for now
Developers say the 160-lot waterfront plan would add parks, custom homes, and new infrastructure to the growing community.... Read more »
Harlingen maps a downtown revival with new incentives and a reimagined park system
Valle Vista Mall is likely to be redeveloped into a mixed-use site under Harlingen’s draft plan, which also proposes new... Read more »
Port of Brownsville ends year strong, sidestepping tariffs and expecting steady cargo through 2026
The port more than doubled its cargo volumes over four years, and despite tariff pressures, officials say 2026 should remain... Read more »
DHR Health Brownsville plans expansion for surgery, emergency room
The hospital plans to add ER bays, surgical suites, and upgraded imaging after securing city permits for its latest renovation... Read more »
Why McAllen is turning to a $180M desalination plant to protect its water supply
The project would treat brackish groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer, adding up to 10 million gallons a day of... Read more »
TxDOT to start construction on $242M highway to reduce Starr County traffic jams
TxDOT plans to build the four-lane State Loop 195 in three phases, connecting Roma to Rio Grande City in rural... Read more »
Brownsville is hunting for a hotel developer for the Gladys Porter Zoo expansion
The city of Brownsville is hunting for a development partner for the future hotel, which would overlook the Gladys Porter... Read more »
Hundreds of Black Friday shoppers at the Mercedes outlet mall, as most Valley cities see higher sales tax revenue
Hundreds of shoppers filled the Mercedes outlet mall on Black Friday as cities across the Rio Grande Valley reported higher... Read more »
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