Mexico’s economy grows, but weak industrial sector signals risks for border trade
Exports and consumer spending provide growth, but factory slowdown and job losses raise concerns for the border.... Read more »
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Starr Co. meeting could shape Texas’ plan for rural hospital funding, with major impact on residents and local jobs
The Monday session in Rio Grande City comes as the state drafts its request for federal support to modernize healthcare... Read more »
Sam’s Club site development underway in Weslaco
$46.5 million project moves forward with land clearing and grading.... Read more »
Cameron County set to acquire B&M Bridge, adding fourth international crossing to its network
Officials say the move strengthens oversight of binational commerce as the county pursues major upgrades and new permits along the... Read more »
Driscoll Children’s Hospital investing $2.2M in Edinburg expansions
Projects will add more than 30,000 square feet of finished space at the Day Surgery at Renaissance facility.... Read more »
Freedom Bank eyes second McAllen branch as it seeks to expand footprint
Alamo-based lender looks to grow beyond its five existing South Texas locations.... Read more »
Rio Bank investing $3.5M in new Edinburg branch
Project comes as lender eyes Weslaco growth.... Read more »
Sprouts files $10M plan for Brownsville grocery store
BROWNSVILLE — Sprouts Farmers Market has filed plans with the state to open its first Brownsville location. The store would... Read more »
Brownsville AmFELS shipyard, among Gulf’s largest, to be sold for $50.6M to energy company
The sale shifts one of the Valley’s most prominent industrial sites into the hands of a global power company.... Read more »
Edinburg, Brownsville outpace McAllen in sales growth over past decade
Smaller Valley cities including Donna, La Feria and Los Fresnos post triple-digit gains, while Raymondville and Roma lag behind.... Read more »
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