Police: Hidalgo County appraisal board member shot to death at his McAllen office
McAllen investigators are asking for the public’s help to resolve the homicide.... Read more »
Articles by Matt Wilson
Breaking: Mission businessman, Hidalgo County appraisal board member killed
Details surrounding the death of Eddy Betancourt, a prominent Mission businessman who also served on the Texas Facilities Commission, remain... Read more »
A restraining order is blocking Mission from selling the Cimarron, but its effect on a closing remains unclear
A tenant’s lawsuit triggered court restrictions as Mission EDC weighs next steps, and a closing date remains months away.... Read more »
State of the Region luncheon centers on one message: the Valley moves forward together
County judges and regional leaders highlighted shared priorities — from water and drainage to economic growth — saying coordinated advocacy... Read more »
Longtime Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority director to retire
As the board searches for a successor, the agency reflects on Rodriguez’s 13-year tenure guiding staff growth, major milestones, and... Read more »
Hidalgo County loop advances as major tollway, trade corridor projects move forward
The HCRMA's latest report outlines progress on the 365 Tollway, the IBTC, and other planned connectors that will form a... Read more »
Human connection takes center stage at South Texas College AI summit
Industry leaders said AI is inevitable but emphasized that human judgment, ethics, and connection remain central.... Read more »
Water dominates Valley infrastructure forum as leaders press for long-term solutions
Officials warned that drought, scarce reservoirs, and costly fixes demand collaboration, conservation, and realistic timelines for securing the Valley’s water.... Read more »
After years in limbo, major wind project powers up in north Edinburg
The wind farm is expected to generate more than $100 million in property taxes, land leases, and community contributions as... Read more »
Weslaco engineering firm sues Donna, says city owes nearly $4.5 million for wastewater project
The complaint says Donna ended the contract without notice and turned to its engineer of record; the city manager warned... Read more »
Trending News
25 Mexican businesses eye McAllen expansion after city pitches U.S. market entry program
SpaceX’s futuristic city of Starbase finalizes massive 7,100-acre annexation. Here’s what we know.
McAllen metro keeps selling more homes as Brownsville-Harlingen market sees 17% drop through August
Rio Grande LNG moves closer to getting even bigger at Port of Brownsville
Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.
Try 30 Days Free!
Get full access to award-winning journalism covering business, real estate, health care, economic trends, and the people shaping the Rio Grande Valley.
30 Days Free!
$9.95/month
Limited time offer
Subscription renews after your 30 day free trial at $9.95/mo.
Included Benefits
- Unlimited access to all articles
- Daily business news and analysis
- Subscriber-only content and features
Stories That Matter
- Texas transportation leaders to discuss Rio Grande Valley infrastructure at Mission summit
- South Texas College plans $4.7M makeover of cosmetology, security facilities in McAllen
- Mission’s first Small Business Expo puts $25K on the line for local entrepreneurs
- McCoy’s gives $10K, tools to launch Mid-Valley construction academy
- UT Health RGV performs new digestive procedure for first time in the Valley
- TSTC bets on advanced manufacturing to meet RGV’s industrial boom
- Pharr’s cross-border business push earns international recognition
- Brownsville eases drought restrictions after nearly three years as Rio Grande reservoir levels improve
- Edinburg ISD rejects nearly $6M offer for prime land near La Sienna despite $15M budget deficit
- Texas A&M’s $53.5M McAllen research center will tackle water, food security and Valley health