American Airlines adds daily nonstop flight between McAllen and Phoenix
The new route expands westward hub access for Valley travelers and businesses, with service set to begin in June 2026.... Read more »
Economic Trends
Cameron County leaders tout job growth, drainage, road to SpaceX, and new South Padre Island bridge
Cameron County leaders shared key economic indicators, future infrastructure investment, and a roadmap during the State of the County event.... Read more »
Why residents in Reynosa and Matamoros are paying more for everyday costs — and what’s driving the increase
The latest inflation data in Mexico show a clear shift along the border — and residents are starting to feel... Read more »
Valley farmers demand accountability as Mexico agrees to release a portion of water it owes the U.S.
The planned release covers roughly one-quarter of Mexico’s treaty debt, leaving Valley growers pressing for full compliance.... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley trade schools flagged for graduates earning less than those with a high school diploma
Federal data will now trigger FAFSA warnings for prospective students, raising new questions about tuition costs, debt, and return on... Read more »
Ramiro Garza: RGV State of the Region — trade, education, SpaceX — How the Rio Grande Valley transformed its future
The Rio Grande Valley has quietly become one of the most strategically important regions in North America. From logistics and... Read more »
Trump tariff threat on Mexico pushes water talks forward, raising hopes — and doubts — on both sides of the border
U.S. and Mexican water users agree the Rio Grande basin is near crisis levels, but remain divided over what relief... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley job growth rate outpaced the Texas average in September
Private education and health services led job growth across the Rio Grande Valley through September 2025.... Read more »
State of the Region luncheon centers on one message: the Valley moves forward together
County judges and regional leaders highlighted shared priorities — from water and drainage to economic growth — saying coordinated advocacy... Read more »
Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues
His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »
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