Museum of South Texas History moves forward with $800K renovation in Edinburg
The project will transform nearly 6,000 square feet of unfinished space into new exhibit galleries, meeting areas, and visitor amenities.... Read more »
Economic Trends
Starbucks café planned inside Macy’s at La Plaza Mall in $600K renovation
The new in-store café would bring Starbucks back to one of McAllen’s busiest department stores as Macy’s invests in interior... Read more »
South Texas builders say ICE raids are back, mourn death of slain construction worker
A 52-year-old Houston construction worker was fatally shot by an ICE agent; South Texas business owners say they worry about... Read more »
Sluggish job growth across the Rio Grande Valley continues through June, data shows
The Rio Grande Valley added 6,400 jobs during the first six months of the year through June 2026 compared to... Read more »
Golf Galaxy tees up first Rio Grande Valley location in McAllen
The Dick’s Sporting Goods-owned golf retailer will invest nearly $950,000 to renovate a space at Las Tiendas.... Read more »
Does the Rio Grande Valley have a supply glut of single-family homes? Here’s what we know
Inventory hit a 36-year peak in the McAllen metro, while the Brownsville metro heads in a different direction.... Read more »
GW’s BBQ expands with new family-friendly beer garden in San Juan
The Post Oak Beer Garden adds live music, cocktails, and outdoor gathering space as the nationally recognized barbecue brand continues... Read more »
McAllen International Airport’s parking situation, building, and terminals are undergoing massive changes. Here’s what you need to know.
The McAllen International Airport is planning a $100M investment as officials project passenger growth will continue to outpace the infrastructure... Read more »
New Tamaulipas electronics manufacturing industry trade group seeks to unite companies on both sides of the Rio Grande
A fast-expanding industry trade group along the U.S.-Mexico border state of Tamaulipas is looking to connect as a binational region.... Read more »
SpaceX targets third attempt at Starship Flight 13 after back-to-back scrubs
The company is aiming for a Friday evening launch from Starbase after an engine-related abort last week and a weather... Read more »
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