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Economic Trends

Big retailers in Reynosa see early gains during Mexico’s Black Friday–style event, but downtown shops struggle as U.S. shoppers stay away

November 14, 2025 • 4 min read

Early crowds favored major retailers, leaving smaller businesses hoping the weekend rush will help close the gap.... Read more »

New $8M public safety center coming to Alamo, plus ‘State of the City’ projects to watch

November 14, 2025 • 2 min read

Alamo officials shared economic development projects during its first state of the city address, including a new public safety center... Read more »

McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says

November 13, 2025 • 3 min read

Job growth in McAllen ranks third in the state behind San Antonio and Austin, a Dallas Fed economist explains why.... Read more »

Could your health cost you a U.S. visa? New State Department guidance says diabetes, other chronic conditions may weigh against applicants

November 12, 2025 • 3 min read

Multiple media outlets report that new federal guidance instructs consular officers to consider chronic illnesses when deciding whether applicants can... Read more »

Business and civic leaders to discuss regional infrastructure challenges and solutions at McAllen forum

November 11, 2025 • 3 min read

The “Foundations for Tomorrow” event on Nov. 19 will highlight long-term planning and partnerships for regional resilience.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley airports see few flight cancellations, delays during federal government shutdown

November 11, 2025 • 5 min read

Flight cancellations across the Rio Grande Valley have remained limited, mostly affecting arrivals from major Texas hubs such as Dallas–Fort... Read more »

A lost son of Texas, Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez of the Rio Grande Valley

November 11, 2025 • 10 min read

Freddy González Drive bears the name of a hometown hero whose bravery in Vietnam earned him the nation’s highest military... Read more »

Social Fest 2025 brings top creators, influencers to Mission for the Valley’s first major digital marketing conference

November 11, 2025 • 3 min read

Social Fest brings together internationally known speakers from diverse backgrounds and more than 400 confirmed attendees.... Read more »

Brownsville’s downtown master plan aims to turn its historic core into a walkable hub for restaurants, retail, and housing

November 10, 2025 • 7 min read

For the past five months, the city of Brownsville has been laying the foundation for its massive overhaul of the... Read more »

The Valley relies heavily on the Rio Grande for its water — and that could spell challenges as South Texas grows

November 9, 2025 • 5 min read

Most of South Texas’ water goes to agriculture, leaving cities, industries, and a growing population dependent on the Rio Grande... Read more »

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