McAllen, Brownsville metros rank among nation’s fastest-growing rental markets
Texas led the nation with 10 markets in the top 50, including both of the Rio Grande Valley’s largest metro... Read more »
Economic Trends
Sluggish job growth trends continue across the Rio Grande Valley in April
The Rio Grande Valley added jobs through April, but growth across both major metro areas continued slowing compared to the... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley colleges, universities ordered to freeze tuition for another year
Gov. Greg Abbott directed public colleges and universities to keep undergraduate tuition and fees flat through the 2026-27 academic year.... Read more »
Home sales across the Rio Grande Valley were up 10% in April
Rio Grande Valley home sales in April continued to improve over the year while prices have cooled.... Read more »
Uber Freight looks to compete for Valley truck drivers in the gig economy
Temporary Uber Freight operations, a trucking logistics broker, recently popped up about 15-minutes north of the McAllen-Hidalgo and Pharr International... Read more »
Mission EDC offers up to $25K for downtown business improvements
Funding supports façade work, repairs, signage, and other projects to strengthen Mission’s historic business district.... Read more »
Four Rio Grande Valley cities rank among top U.S. retirement destinations for 2026
McAllen, Pharr, Mission, and Edinburg made Investopedia’s national rankings as affordability and healthcare continue shaping where retirees choose to live.... Read more »
Why one Austin investor scooped up more than 1,700 apartment units across the Rio Grande Valley
After buying more than a dozen apartment complexes across the Valley when interest rates were rock bottom, the investor expects... Read more »
UTRGV to convert former Harlingen retail center into $42.3M healthcare education hub
The project will create a new home for physical and occupational therapy programs in Harlingen by spring 2027.... Read more »
McAllen airport lands $7M federal grant for terminal expansion
Airport leaders say rising passenger volumes and future air service opportunities are driving the need for expanded infrastructure at McAllen... Read more »
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