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Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson is a Hidalgo County–based freelance reporter and contributor to the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal. He previously covered education and general assignment for The Monitor, frequently writing about the dramatic ways business changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Before that he worked as a reporter in rural Central Texas where he covered everything from house fires to school board meetings.

Articles by Matt Wilson

Edinburg ISD rejects nearly $6M offer for prime land near La Sienna despite $15M budget deficit

October 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Edinburg ISD rejected a developer's $5.95 million offer for 113 acres near La Sienna, hoping to secure a better price... Read more »

STHS McAllen’s $2.5M surgical robot is changing how doctors operate

October 18, 2026 • 4 min read

South Texas Health System McAllen showcases its new $2.5 million robotic surgical system, designed to help surgeons perform complex procedures... Read more »

Entrepreneurs enter Mission EDC’s ‘Shark Tank’ competition for $25K top prize

September 17, 2026 • 4 min read

Mission’s first Small Business Expo brought entrepreneurs together to network and compete for cash prizes with local businesses taking center... Read more »

Edinburg’s Texas Cook’Em generated nearly $7 for every $1 invested

September 14, 2026 • 3 min read

More than 15,000 people attended Texas Cook’Em in Edinburg, generating $1.34 million in economic output from about $196,000 spent on... Read more »

Valley cotton beats expectations, but the industry keeps shrinking

September 12, 2026 • 5 min read

Valley cotton yields came in 10% to 15% above average this year, but shrinking acreage, water shortages and tough economics... Read more »

Valley business leaders share their playbook for competing against bigger companies at Mission chamber event

August 18, 2026 • 3 min read

Leaders from Edwards Abstract and Title, Junior’s Supermarket, and Matt’s Building Materials shared how they compete, build networks, and stay... Read more »

South Texas communities chase federal dollars for their next big projects

August 16, 2026 • 3 min read

Federal agencies gathered in Edinburg to connect South Texas communities with funding for housing, infrastructure, healthcare, and small businesses.... Read more »

Valley farmers push Washington for immigration solutions as labor shortage grows

August 13, 2026 • 6 min read

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz and Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling met with South Texas growers as farmers pushed... Read more »

South Texas Alliance of Cities focuses on local control, legislative priorities at Edinburg meeting

August 1, 2026 • 3 min read

The executive legislative roundtable discussion included the mayors of four Rio Grande Valley cities, two state senators and six state... Read more »

Hidalgo County sets ground rules for AI use by employees, contractors

July 6, 2026 • 4 min read

The new policy governs how artificial intelligence can be used and requires human oversight while limiting certain uses.... Read more »

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