Construction begins on Pharr’s $60M multi-purpose center. See the vision
Leaders hope the investment sparks new activity around one of Pharr’s fastest-growing commercial areas.... Read more »
Economic Trends
New $223M wind project could add up to 62 turbines across Hidalgo and Starr counties
The project is expected to create up to 150 construction jobs, two permanent jobs, and expand renewable energy production in... Read more »
Brownsville and McAllen ranked high on a nationwide ‘overpriced’ housing market list — here’s what the data says
A new analysis ranked Brownsville and McAllen among the nation’s most overpriced housing markets, but local listings tell a more... Read more »
How the RGV Red Crowns landed a FIFA World Cup campaign
The RGV Red Crowns started as a community-built soccer club. Now they’re headed to television screens worldwide through a Bank... Read more »
New Brownsville grant program offers small businesses up to $30K for exterior upgrades
The new initiative builds on Brownsville’s downtown revitalization strategy by extending façade improvement funding to businesses citywide.... Read more »
Higher beef prices are squeezing businesses in Reynosa
Beef prices are rising at more than twice the country's overall inflation rate and substantially faster than overall food prices.... Read more »
For Valley diabetics, screwworms could pose a unique health threat
Health officials say human screwworm cases remain rare, but the Rio Grande Valley’s high diabetes rates could make some residents... Read more »
Why indoor golf simulator clubs are planting flags across the Valley
Nearly a dozen indoor golf venues are open or planned across the Valley as operators capitalize on growing demand for... Read more »
Abbott pushes to speed up Edinburg screwworm facility after second Texas case confirmed
The governor expanded a statewide disaster declaration Friday and wants the South Texas sterile fly production facility operating by May... Read more »
How the next generation of bankers are being trained in the Rio Grande Valley
The paid internship program matches UTRGV students with South Texas banks as a workforce development effort by the city of... Read more »
Most Read in Economic Trends
McAllen metro keeps selling more homes as Brownsville-Harlingen market sees 17% drop through August
Starbase EDC may issue $3 billion in tax-exempt bonds to support SpaceX, records show
What we know about Zoho Corporation and what could be built at its 1,000-acre campus
Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.
Try 30 Days Free!
Get full access to award-winning journalism covering business, real estate, health care, economic trends, and the people shaping the Rio Grande Valley.
30 Days Free!
$9.95/month
Limited time offer
Subscription renews after your 30 day free trial at $9.95/mo.
Included Benefits
- Unlimited access to all articles
- Daily business news and analysis
- Subscriber-only content and features