Cameron County drainage district secures $11.3M to help protect 4,000 homes from flooding
The loan from the North American Development Bank will fund drainage improvements designed to reduce flood risks across northwestern Cameron... Read more »
Economic Trends
More homes are for sale across the Rio Grande Valley, but affordability remains out of reach
The Valley has more homes for sale than in decades, but rising prices, higher mortgage rates, and wages are keeping... Read more »
Hidalgo County sets ground rules for AI use by employees, contractors
The new policy governs how artificial intelligence can be used and requires human oversight while limiting certain uses.... Read more »
Texas is getting ready to spend another $300M on its space industry. South Texas could benefit again
The Texas Space Commission is preparing its next round of grants after committing its first $150 million, including $7.5 million... Read more »
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 »
First Volaris flight from Guadalajara lands in Reynosa
The airline’s return restores nonstop service between Reynosa and one of Mexico’s largest business and manufacturing hubs.... Read more »
U.S. declines to renew USMCA, creating new uncertainty for Rio Grande Valley trade
The trade agreement remains in effect, but the U.S. decision not to renew it begins annual reviews that business leaders... Read more »
McAllen metro posts modest job gains, while Brownsville remains nearly flat
The Valley added 3,700 jobs over the year, but nearly all of the growth came from the McAllen metro.... Read more »
South Texas ranchers press for answers as Texas enlists them in fight against screwworm
At a Starr County forum, state officials urged producers to report suspected cases quickly while ranchers sought answers on treatment,... Read more »
New council seeks united South Texas response to water crisis
Hidalgo County became the first member to join the South Texas Water Supply Council, a new regional coalition focused on... Read more »
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