The Harlingen VFW post was falling apart. The community raised millions to rebuild it
What began as a grassroots fundraising push grew into a $2.5 million effort to replace the aging veterans hall with... Read more »
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Back from the brink: Mission’s 5×5 Brewing adds investor, staves off closure
After announcing plans to shut down earlier this year, Mission-based 5x5 Brewing has kept distribution alive and begun planning a... Read more »
DHR Health, UH break ground on medical research and education center
The 64,000-square-foot facility will support clinical training, research, and physician recruitment, with 150 to 200 jobs expected.... Read more »
State of the City: Weslaco tops $1B in taxable sales for second year
City officials say residential values have surpassed $2 billion, with about 500 homes under development signaling continued growth.... Read more »
The worms are coming: Texas’ $11B wildlife economy faces a rising threat
From trophy deer hunts to birding, a New World screwworm outbreak could disrupt billions in economic activity as the parasite... Read more »
Elsa lands second internet provider, expands free Wi-Fi access
The city partnered with VTX1 Internet on a wireless network expected to launch this summer, with service reaching parks and... Read more »
Hidalgo County’s $20M drainage project to reduce flooding risk for 400,000 residents
The project is designed to improve storm response by increasing capacity in one of the county’s most flood-prone areas.... Read more »
Credit card fees are gobbling up restaurant profits in South Texas
With margins around 5%, even small processing costs are forcing operators to rethink pricing, staffing, and investment.... Read more »
Epstein advised and paid South Padre Island Golf Club developer while in jail, DOJ records show
The Rio Grande Valley Business Journal reviewed thousands of records, including emails and financial documents, outlining the relationship.... Read more »
McAllen links its hike-and-bike trails via a $5.6M drainage project
The project will expand stormwater capacity in North McAllen and create safer crossings at 10th Street.... Read more »
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