A little MySpace, a little AOL: Valleyites help grow new social media platform
With more than 93,000 users, SeenU is betting on authentic connections over endless scrolling, with an Edinburg native helping lead... Read more »
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Two Valley businesses turned mangonadas into a school-friendly popsicle. Now they want to take it nationwide
I Love Chamoy and Valley Ice Cream teamed up on mangonada paletas for schools, launching in three Valley districts with... Read more »
Sovereign Coffee grew into a multimillion-dollar business. Now, more is brewing
Sovereign Coffee is expanding to McAllen and Weslaco and adding its own bakery and roastery as the homegrown coffee company... Read more »
Brownsville’s Búho expands with coffee bar and nonprofit foundation as bookstore sales climb
Búho opened a new coffee, tea, and wine bar and formally launched its nonprofit foundation as sales continue to grow... Read more »
Mission manufacturer earns world-class certification, unlocking major retail opportunities
The Safe Quality Food certification allows Habibi Gourmet to manufacture products for major retailers while expanding opportunities for smaller, emerging... Read more »
Mission EDC, UTRGV team up to expand hands-on support for Mission entrepreneurs
The collaboration brings structured training and peer collaboration to more than 80 Mission-based entrepreneurs.... Read more »
Why a Brownsville resident built a flight school for his daughter — and others
The Flight Academy of South Texas in Brownsville emphasizes training with advanced aircraft and technology, owner Jorge Whitley said.... Read more »
Coming soon: Space Monkey Barrcade bets on nostalgia and in-person arcade play to draw crowds in Edinburg
The Edinburg venue will use a $15 wristband for unlimited game play, with food, drinks, and late-night hours rounding out... Read more »
Social Fest 2025 brings top creators, influencers to Mission for the Valley’s first major digital marketing conference
Social Fest brings together internationally known speakers from diverse backgrounds and more than 400 confirmed attendees.... Read more »
SNAP freeze leaves 76,000 RGV families in limbo as food banks launch disaster-style response
Relief groups race to fill the gap left by Washington’s gridlock, hoping community donations can stave off hunger through the... Read more »
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