New DHS rule allowing biometric screening for all non-U.S. citizens could reshape daily crossings in the Rio Grande Valley
The rule takes effect in December and opens a new chapter in how the federal government tracks people who enter... Read more »
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Analysis: What UTRGV’s $100 million milestone in research funding means for the Rio Grande Valley
UTRGV's research expenditures positions it for Carnegie R1 status and expands its role as a catalyst for regional innovation and... Read more »
DHR Health, University of Houston to open medical research, education center in the Rio Grande Valley
Backed by $15 million in state funding, the project aims to expand medical training and improve health outcomes in South... Read more »
SpaceX’s operations projected to generate $13B economic impact in Cameron County
The report also credits the company with $305 million in tax revenue and $147 million in supply-chain spending as its... Read more »
North Edinburg’s housing boom accelerates as La Sienna adds 233 homes
Rhodes Enterprises, a McAllen-based builder, now delivers about one in every five new homes in Edinburg and plans to add... Read more »
Fewer immigrants entering U.S. workforce could affect Valley labor trends, Dallas Fed analysis shows
As labor growth slows nationwide, Valley employers may face tighter hiring pools and new pressure to raise productivity.... Read more »
Energy giant ConocoPhillips inks 20-year LNG deal that could expand Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville
The Houston-based company agreed to buy enough liquefied natural gas to power more than a million homes a year, once... Read more »
Port of Brownsville climbs to No. 41 in U.S. cargo rankings, its highest ever
The South Texas seaport handled 11.2 million tons of cargo in 2023, a 23% increase year over year.... Read more »
New UT Health RGV facility brings advanced cancer treatment to one of Texas’ most uninsured regions
The McAllen center also expands access to surgery, advanced imaging, and rehab for Rio Grande Valley patients.... Read more »
Mission businesses can now apply for up to $15,000 in grant funding
Mission EDC invests $225K to boost local entrepreneurship through Build Mission Fund, now in its third year.... Read more »
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