McAllen sets sights on regional tourism with $230 million Boeye Reservoir development
City officials expect the mixed-use waterfront project to draw 460,000 visitors annually, generate $35.6 million in yearly spending, and support... Read more »
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De La Cruz, Valley ag leaders push to tie Mexico water treaty to USMCA renewal
Advocates say linking the 1944 water treaty to USMCA could give the U.S. tools to enforce Mexico’s water obligations.... Read more »
Edinburg breaks ground on long-awaited downtown parking garage near county courthouse
The three-story structure will add 268 parking spaces to serve nearby landmarks and ease congestion in the city’s historic core... Read more »
Palmhurst extends Skyline ambulance contract despite bankruptcy filing
The Palmhurst City Council voted to extend its contract with Skyline EMS in September for at least two more years,... Read more »
Valley’s largest newspaper company outsourcing McAllen printing to Reynosa, layoffs hit press staff
Closure of The Monitor’s press ends more than a century of local printing and eliminates Valley production jobs.... Read more »
Legacy orchards near Shary Mansion wiped out
Loss of 300 acres at the heart of the industry underscores water shortages, disease threats, and shifting economics for Valley... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley citrus growers grapple with shrinking industry
Once spread across 30,000 acres, Valley groves now cover closer to 20,000 — with water shortages, extreme weather and urban... Read more »
UTRGV football debut energizes Valley, fuels estimated $14.5M economic boost
UTRGV’s inaugural football season is driving record crowds, orange pride, and millions in new spending across the Valley.... Read more »
Mission ambulance company faces third bankruptcy, vows no disruption in services
Despite $4.2 million in debt, the Mission-based company says it will continue fulfilling ambulance contracts in Hidalgo and Jim Hogg... Read more »
Edinburg hopes growth, collegiate football will spur entertainment industry boom
It’s the fastest-growing city in the Rio Grande Valley and one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.... Read more »
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