New Hilton hotel planned in Weslaco by 2027, here’s what we know
The San Antonio developer behind the project previously built and sold a Hampton Inn in Weslaco and is pursuing other... Read more »
Economic Trends
It’s raining jobs and money in the RGV, Census data shows
Dig into our interactive charts that break down income, poverty, and job trends across the Valley and the rest of... Read more »
The worms are coming: Texas braces for a nightmare it once barely survived
Those who fought screwworms decades ago remember the smell, the labor, and the losses — and warn Texas may be... Read more »
Volaris returns to Reynosa with nonstop Guadalajara flight
The new route comes as airlines adjust and expand service across northern Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley amid stronger... Read more »
Housing uncertainty meets workforce strain: What to know about HUD’s directive, mixed-status families, and legal-status reviews
The federal agency's 'Cleaning house' directive adds another layer of immigration enforcement for the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
Delia’s tamales owner settles worker wage theft lawsuit
The popular Rio Grande Valley restaurant was accused by more than two dozen workers of failing to pay them the... Read more »
Breaking: HUD order to verify tenants’ legal status puts Valley residents at risk of displacement
The move could affect nearly 14,300 households across the Valley, where thousands of families rely on Section 8 vouchers to... Read more »
Why a Brownsville resident built a flight school for his daughter — and others
The Flight Academy of South Texas in Brownsville emphasizes training with advanced aircraft and technology, owner Jorge Whitley said.... Read more »
One Border Patrol checkpoint goes quiet near SpaceX. Two new checkpoints are popping up in Starr County.
The cities sit on opposite ends of the Rio Grande Valley, pointing to shifting enforcement patterns for the Rio Grande... Read more »
New Border Patrol checkpoints in Starr County raise questions for cross-border trade
CBP has not said whether the new checkpoints could affect freight movement or a planned highway aimed at easing northbound... Read more »
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