Undocumented students lose access to in-state tuition in Texas after appeals court ruling
The Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling ending in-state tuition for undocumented Texas students, rejecting an appeal that included... Read more »
Immigration
Valley builders warn renewed immigration enforcement is disrupting construction again
Federal immigration arrests have accelerated nationwide, and South Texas builders say fear of enforcement is again slowing residential construction.... Read more »
Mexican university launches nursing pipeline to help ease Texas’ healthcare worker shortage
The Autonomous University of Tamaulipas will help prepare nursing graduates and connect them with Texas hospitals through the TN visa.... Read more »
Gateway International Bridge breaks ground on $300M expansion — the first major overhaul in decades
The project will double inspection capacity, replace aging infrastructure dating back decades, and reshape one of the Valley’s busiest international... Read more »
Los Fresnos shelter for unaccompanied minors closes, laying off dozens of workers
The shelter’s federal contract was not renewed, leading to 56 layoffs as demand for services declined.... Read more »
As deportations fall, more migrants are staying in border cities instead of trying again
Deportations from the U.S. are declining, but more migrants are staying in border cities like Reynosa and Matamoros, shifting pressure... Read more »
What the data show about the pause in Valley job growth
The Valley added just 0.2% job growth in 2025 as migration slowed, according to Dallas Fed data. See what economists... Read more »
Valley lawmaker leads bipartisan push over DMV rule change that could slow car sales, cut ‘millions’ in tax revenue
While the letter centers on economic concerns, the proposal also raises broader questions about documentation standards in communities shaped by... Read more »
Harlingen shelter for migrant children to layoff nearly 150 workers next month
Fewer unaccompanied children are arriving in the Rio Grande Valley, reducing the need for shelter staff and services.... Read more »
Housing uncertainty meets workforce strain: What to know about HUD’s directive, mixed-status families, and legal-status reviews
The federal agency's 'Cleaning house' directive adds another layer of immigration enforcement for the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
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