Rio Grande Valley job growth rate outpaced the Texas average in September
Private education and health services led job growth across the Rio Grande Valley through September 2025.... Read more »
Economic Trends
State of the Region luncheon centers on one message: the Valley moves forward together
County judges and regional leaders highlighted shared priorities — from water and drainage to economic growth — saying coordinated advocacy... Read more »
Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues
His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »
Massive 175-acre Sharyland industrial park underway near Anzalduas International Bridge
The industrial park is just one phase of a master-planned development that spans 3,400 acres across the cities of McAllen... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
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 »
Mexico’s minimum wage increase boosts border incomes, but adds new uncertainty for regional employers
The adjustment caps years of steady gains for workers as companies along the border reevaluate costs, staffing, and competitiveness.... Read more »
Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, to host welcome festival for Winter Texans as season boosts border economy
This weekend’s event comes as RV parks fill, retailers report steady sales, and officials in South Texas and northern Mexico... Read more »
TxDOT to start construction on $242M highway to reduce Starr County traffic jams
TxDOT plans to build the four-lane State Loop 195 in three phases, connecting Roma to Rio Grande City in rural... Read more »
Brownsville is hunting for a hotel developer for the Gladys Porter Zoo expansion
The city of Brownsville is hunting for a development partner for the future hotel, which would overlook the Gladys Porter... Read more »
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