Valley farmers demand accountability as Mexico agrees to release a portion of water it owes the U.S.
The planned release covers roughly one-quarter of Mexico’s treaty debt, leaving Valley growers pressing for full compliance.... Read more »
Articles by RGV Business Journal Staff
Ramiro Garza: RGV State of the Region — trade, education, SpaceX — How the Rio Grande Valley transformed its future
The Rio Grande Valley has quietly become one of the most strategically important regions in North America. From logistics and... Read more »
Trump tariff threat on Mexico pushes water talks forward, raising hopes — and doubts — on both sides of the border
U.S. and Mexican water users agree the Rio Grande basin is near crisis levels, but remain divided over what relief... Read more »
New $9.5 million cold-storage facility planned in Pharr
The 56,000-square-foot project would add cold-chain capacity near the Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge, a major gateway for produce imports.... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
$6.7 million cold-storage warehouse set to break ground in Brownsville
The nearly 53,000-square-foot facility, filed under Produce Nation Cold Storage, is scheduled to begin construction next week.... Read more »
New warehouse business park planned in La Feria
The $2.5 million project will add more than 31,000 square feet of warehouse and office space along Expressway 83, according... Read more »
New 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru planned in Weslaco
The $1.25 million project will build a 541-square-foot, drive-thru-only coffee shop on North Texas Boulevard, according to state records.... Read more »
New Cavender’s store planned in Weslaco, state filing shows
A $1.2 million project will renovate more than 15,000 square feet at Weslaco Palm Plaza for a new Cavender’s store,... Read more »
New Payne Volkswagen dealership coming to Edinburg
The $15 million project includes a 46,659-square-foot showroom and service center, with construction expected to begin in early 2026.... Read more »
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