Nearly 4,400 manufacturing jobs cut across South Texas and northern Mexico this year
The collapse of an auto parts supplier and softer U.S. auto demand are sending shockwaves through the border’s industrial base.... Read more »
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Natural Grocers expands in South Texas with planned McAllen store
The Colorado-based organic grocery chain is quickly expanding its footprint in South Texas, a market it entered a year ago. ... Read more »
Brownsville, Cameron County expand downtown development zone as riverfront proposal remains pending
Officials say a developer has long expressed interest in redeveloping property along the Brownsville riverfront but has not submitted a... Read more »
Roma secures $15M to fix aging water treatment plant
More than half of the $15 million will be forgiven, reducing long-term debt pressure on local ratepayers.... Read more »
Another severe drought could cost South Texas $2.8B and 11,500 jobs
State modeling shows how a single severe water shortage could ripple through farms, cities, utilities, and tax revenue across eight... Read more »
UTRGV brings global cancer researchers to South Padre Island
Scientists, clinicians, and medical students will gather for the UTRGV School of Medicine’s fourth international symposium.... Read more »
Irrigation districts seek $225M for projects that could conserve nearly a quarter of the Valley’s annual residential, business water use
The districts have only secured about 20% of the funding needed for their proposed projects, leaving them with an estimated... Read more »
Pharr approves up to $60M bond issuance for new 80,000-square-foot municipal facility
The two-story building would support emergency response, administrative services, and public safety operations as the city expands.... Read more »
McAllen approves $3 Uber and Lyft fee at airport
City officials estimate the charge could generate up to $4 million and pay down debt tied to airport expansion projects. ... Read more »
Pharr secures $3.52M to modernize the nation’s top produce port
City officials said the investment will cut wait times, reduce congestion, and accommodate growing trade volumes.... Read more »
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