Edinburg, Brownsville outpace McAllen in sales growth over past decade
Smaller Valley cities including Donna, La Feria and Los Fresnos post triple-digit gains, while Raymondville and Roma lag behind.... Read more »
Economic Trends
Edinburg hopes growth, collegiate football will spur entertainment industry boom
It’s the fastest-growing city in the Rio Grande Valley and one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.... Read more »
Rio Grande City EDC names new executive director
Board appointed longtime communications officer following leadership shakeup.... Read more »
Texas National Bank acquiring Citizens State in Starr County
The $78 million acquisition will put Texas National’s assets at about $1.1 billion and bring it to a total of... Read more »
COSTEP pushes binational auto cluster to unite South Texas, northern Mexico industry
Plan seeks to unite 140 auto firms to boost global investment and competitiveness.... Read more »
Birdwatching was a $463M industry in 2011. The Rio Grande Valley knows it’s even bigger now.
With more than 500 species and global draw, the Rio Grande Valley’s birding industry continues to soar past its last... Read more »
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