Massive 175-acre Sharyland industrial park underway near Anzalduas International Bridge
The industrial park is just one phase of a master-planned development that spans 3,400 acres across the cities of McAllen... Read more »
Economic Trends
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
Reynosa holiday celebration draws a surge of cross-border visitors to historic downtown
City officials say upgraded plazas, cultural programming, and federal traveler assistance are helping boost seasonal commerce.... Read more »
Mexico’s minimum wage increase boosts border incomes, but adds new uncertainty for regional employers
The adjustment caps years of steady gains for workers as companies along the border reevaluate costs, staffing, and competitiveness.... Read more »
Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, to host welcome festival for Winter Texans as season boosts border economy
This weekend’s event comes as RV parks fill, retailers report steady sales, and officials in South Texas and northern Mexico... Read more »
COSTEP launches binational higher-ed database to map South Texas and northern Tamaulipas workforce
To attract investment, the platform will catalog degrees, certifications, and training programs across seven South Texas counties and 10 municipalities... Read more »
TxDOT to start construction on $242M highway to reduce Starr County traffic jams
TxDOT plans to build the four-lane State Loop 195 in three phases, connecting Roma to Rio Grande City in rural... Read more »
Brownsville is hunting for a hotel developer for the Gladys Porter Zoo expansion
The city of Brownsville is hunting for a development partner for the future hotel, which would overlook the Gladys Porter... Read more »
Part 3: Mexican bioenergy facility near Brownsville sits idle despite $15 million investment, deepening Tamaulipas’ sorghum crisis
An ethanol plant in Mexico was built to buy sorghum from Tamaulipas farmers and produce cleaner fuel for both countries,... Read more »
Mexico producers lift highway blockades along key trade routes near the Valley after federal agreement
Truckers and farmers ended nationwide protests after federal agencies agreed to review overdue payments and open new policy talks.... Read more »
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