Los Fresnos shelter for unaccompanied minors closes, laying off dozens of workers
The shelter’s federal contract was not renewed, leading to 56 layoffs as demand for services declined.... Read more »
Economic Trends
Edinburg backs small businesses with $400K in upgrade grants
Grants of up to $10,000 will fund façade, signage, and property improvements to boost visibility and customer traffic across commercial... Read more »
Mystery startup wants to raise $5M to ‘invest’ in Starbase land
The company offers few details, with no filings, no disclosed assets, and no clear track record tied to the proposed... Read more »
SpaceX wants a 50-year lease at the Port of Brownsville. Here’s what we know
The long-term deal could generate more than $32 million for the port while supporting new infrastructure tied to SpaceX’s expanding... Read more »
In rural Tamaulipas, one entrepreneur is testing whether wine can take root
After five years of vineyard trials, the project is preparing for a larger harvest and building on what its owner... Read more »
The Valley’s job growth is losing steam as Brownsville slips and McAllen slows
The latest metro jobs data shows where the Valley's labor market is weakening most. See the breakdown.... Read more »
World Cup campaign puts Valley on global stage as crews pump over $250K into the local economy
Bank of America’s World Cup campaign brought a film crew to Harlingen and Brownsville, where officials said the production booked... Read more »
Greater State Bank brings live teller ATMs to new Edinburg branch
Customers can now do cash withdrawals, make deposits, transfer funds, make loan payments, get account help, and have questions answered... Read more »
Harlingen nonprofit fights to revive small farm project after USDA pulls $7.5M grant
The funding was designed to secure farmland and train a new generation of growers as Texas continues losing farms and... Read more »
Could the market now support a third LNG export terminal in Brownsville? Here’s what we know.
A third LNG export terminal was halted several years ago due to market challenges, but now there’s a supply gap... Read more »
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