Rio Grande Valley still has Texas’ lowest wages despite billions in new investment, state report shows
New state workforce data show Hidalgo and Starr counties had Texas’ lowest median annual wages in 2025, while Cameron County... Read more »
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Economic progress at the Port of Brownsville draws vice president’s visit
The vice president’s first visit to the region comes amid increasing tension over ICE arrests and their impact on local... Read more »
Inside the deal that brought Saronic’s $3.2 billion shipyard to the Port of Brownsville
The inside story of how Brownsville secured Saronic’s $3.2 billion Port Alpha shipyard through state and local incentives, workforce planning,... Read more »
Brownsville airport awarded $1.49M federal grant for upgrades
The funding will replace airfield signage, improve safety, and enhance airport operations.... Read more »
Port Isabel lands a $330K federal grant to advance its boat lift and shipyard project
The grant will pay for engineering and planning for a proposed boat lift and shipyard that could serve larger commercial,... Read more »
A longtime Valley nonprofit thinks it’s found a new way to make homeownership affordable. Here’s how
Affordable Homes of South Texas is launching the Valley’s first community land trust to lower monthly homeownership costs in Edinburg,... Read more »
A master-planned community near the Mercedes outlets is selling faster than expected. Here’s why
The Los Prados development just north of Mercedes with downpayment assistance is selling faster than Rhodes Enterprises anticipated.... Read more »
Cameron County drainage district secures $11.3M to help protect 4,000 homes from flooding
The loan from the North American Development Bank will fund drainage improvements designed to reduce flood risks across northwestern Cameron... Read more »
More homes are for sale across the Rio Grande Valley, but affordability remains out of reach
The Valley has more homes for sale than in decades, but rising prices, higher mortgage rates, and wages are keeping... Read more »
Texas is getting ready to spend another $300M on its space industry. South Texas could benefit again
The Texas Space Commission is preparing its next round of grants after committing its first $150 million, including $7.5 million... Read more »
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