Business spotlight

New $1.6M food hall aims to transform downtown Edinburg with dining, retail and events

August 3, 2026 • 3 min read

The locally owned Las Almas Food Hall will create more than 30 jobs and serve as a new gathering place... Read more »

Mission lands one of its largest private investments with $50M aluminum manufacturing plant

July 28, 2026 • 5 min read

The project is expected to create about 70 permanent jobs and generate nearly $87 million in annual economic output.... Read more »

Brownsville’s Búho expands with coffee bar and nonprofit foundation as bookstore sales climb

July 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Búho opened a new coffee, tea, and wine bar and formally launched its nonprofit foundation as sales continue to grow... Read more »

Coming soon: RGV Business Journal launches Spanish-language website translation

July 14, 2026 • 2 min read

The Journal has launched a Spanish-language version of its website, giving readers access to business news in English or Spanish.... Read more »

Manufacturer powering AI and data centers is investing $150M and creating 1,000 jobs in Reynosa

July 5, 2026 • 2 min read

The investment amount and projected job creation were disclosed this week, five months after the company broke ground on its... Read more »

Brothers bet on booming pet economy with crematorium and event center in Pharr

July 5, 2026 • 5 min read

The business plans to combine pet cremation, funeral services, and an event center, betting on rising consumer spending and the... Read more »

Mission manufacturer earns world-class certification, unlocking major retail opportunities

June 28, 2026 • 3 min read

The Safe Quality Food certification allows Habibi Gourmet to manufacture products for major retailers while expanding opportunities for smaller, emerging... Read more »

Cimarron Country Club acquired by investor group, led by local golf pro Abraham Ancer

June 19, 2026 • 6 min read

A group of investors with ties to professional golf, the Rio Grande Valley, and Mexico plans a major investment in... Read more »

McAllen fine-dining staple House. Wine. & Bistro. to close after 18 years

June 18, 2026 • 3 min read

The Delgado Collective plans to transform the restaurant that launched its hospitality portfolio into a new concept as it looks... Read more »

Burger chain backed by former NFL quarterback Drew Brees plans four Valley locations

June 10, 2026 • 2 min read

The first Smalls Sliders restaurant is expected to open in Brownsville as local investors bring the fast-growing slider chain to... Read more »

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