Reynosa holiday celebration draws a surge of cross-border visitors to historic downtown
City officials say upgraded plazas, cultural programming, and federal traveler assistance are helping boost seasonal commerce.... Read more »
Immigration
Rio Grande Valley lawmaker to propose new immigrant worker visa program for small businesses
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
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
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
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
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
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
As labor growth slows nationwide, Valley employers may face tighter hiring pools and new pressure to raise productivity.... Read more »
ICE raid at McAllen warehouse raises concerns about local workforce, leaves families in limbo
Advocates warn raids will worsen staffing shortages and disrupt the Valley’s cross-border economy.... Read more »
Developing: ICE raid reported at McAllen warehouse
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appear to have detained workers at the Tres Dimensiones Ropa Usada on Thursday morning. ... Read more »
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