U.S. Energy Secretary says visas ‘won’t be an issue’ for Port of Brownsville oil refinery
Chris Wright says the Trump administration can balance legal immigration with its deportation agenda as the first U.S. oil refinery... Read more »
Economic Trends
Harlingen to renovate Victor Park with $1.5M pool, splash pad project
State filings show the city plans to modernize Victor Park with a renovated swimming pool, new splash pad, basketball court... Read more »
Texas is deciding which Valley communities will get a powerful investment incentive
The Governor’s Office is reviewing eligible census tracts before choosing which communities will qualify for a federal program that offers... Read more »
New $1.6M food hall aims to transform downtown Edinburg with dining, retail and events
The locally owned Las Almas Food Hall will create more than 30 jobs and serve as a new gathering place... Read more »
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 »
Vice President J.D. Vance cancels South Texas visit ahead of Port of Brownsville event
Republican nominee Eric Flores said a change in Vance’s official schedule prompted the cancellation.... Read more »
Cameron County wins federal approval to buy 50% stake in the B&M International Bridge
The presidential permit clears the way for the county to acquire Union Pacific’s share of the international crossing and move... Read more »
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 »
Texas-Mexico fresh produce trade generated $26B in U.S. economic activity in 2025
A Texas A&M University study estimates Texas handled 57% of U.S. fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico, with Pharr processing... Read more »
Tamaulipas eyes return to U.S. cattle market as screwworm cases fall
With screwworm cases falling, producers are urging broader prevention efforts as Tamaulipas works toward rejoining the U.S. cattle market.... Read more »
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