Immigration

Breaking: Coast Guard awards South Padre Island its largest single construction project in its 235-year history

January 15, 2026 • 3 min read

The $200 million rebuild follows a 2025 fire that damaged the station’s boathouse and will fast-track new housing, docks, and... Read more »

Homeland Security chief hears farmers’ concerns, dismisses economic fallout of ICE raids

January 7, 2026 • 4 min read

Kristi Noem emphasized border security during a Valley visit while dismissing concerns from industry leaders about labor shortages linked to... Read more »

Reynosa holiday celebration draws a surge of cross-border visitors to historic downtown

December 6, 2025 • 3 min read

City officials say upgraded plazas, cultural programming, and federal traveler assistance are helping boost seasonal commerce.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley lawmaker to propose new immigrant worker visa program for small businesses

November 24, 2025 • 4 min read

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez drafted legislation that would enable small businesses to sponsor long-time employees without legal work authorization in... Read more »

Mexico removes unauthorized U.S.-marked signs from Playa Bagdad near Matamoros as binational probe intensifies

November 19, 2025 • 3 min read

Mexican naval forces took down six markers as officials examine who ordered their placement and whether shifting river boundaries played... Read more »

South Texas builders press officials for action as rampant ICE raids roil construction sites and strain the region’s economy

November 17, 2025 • 7 min read

Construction leaders say frequent immigration raids are sweeping up legal work visa holders, disrupting building in the Rio Grande Valley.... 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

New federal guidance instructs consular officers to consider chronic illnesses when deciding whether applicants can support themselves financially in the... Read more »

Dallas Fed warns immigration crackdowns may be slowing Texas job growth

November 3, 2025 • 6 min read

Dallas Federal Reserve researchers missed the agriculture and construction industry impact from immigration policies.... Read more »

Fewer immigrants entering U.S. workforce could affect Valley labor trends, Dallas Fed analysis shows

October 14, 2025 • 4 min read

As labor growth slows nationwide, Valley employers may face tighter hiring pools and new pressure to raise productivity.... Read more »

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