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Part 1 of 3: Sorghum collapse deepens as Tamaulipas farmers join national blockades over rising costs and lost support
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Why farmers and truckers are blocking key trade routes in Mexico
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Here’s how much more traffic could be driving in the Rio Grande Valley this Thanksgiving
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Rio Grande Valley lawmaker to propose new immigrant worker visa program for small businesses
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez drafted legislation that would enable small businesses to sponsor long-time employees without legal work authorization in... Read more »
Farmers and transporters block highways and international bridges in Reynosa amid security and cost pressures
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U.S. Embassy urges Winter Texans to prepare for security risks as winter travel to Mexico picks up
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Texas DMV is closing a ‘loophole’ in vehicle registration, barring some Mexican citizens
All foreign identification holders must now have an active visa to register or renew vehicles in the state, according to... Read more »
Women powering economic development in South Texas, northern Mexico meet in McAllen to chart regional growth
Speakers, including Texas Economic Development Corporation’s Valerie Segovia, highlighted women’s growing influence in investment, nearshoring, and economic strategy.... Read more »
Human connection takes center stage at South Texas College AI summit
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