Economic Trends

Abbott allows cheaper diesel normally reserved for farms and off-road equipment on Texas roads as prices surge

September 28, 2026 • 3 min read

The emergency order also allows heavier fuel and agricultural loads as Texas seeks relief for farmers, truckers and other businesses.... Read more »

First lease inked at new retail plaza next to Port of Brownsville, see project construction map

September 28, 2026 • 2 min read

The newest retail plaza next to the Port of Brownsville has its first lease of a franchise smoothie shop.... Read more »

McAllen metro keeps selling more homes as Brownsville-Harlingen market sees 17% drop through August

September 25, 2026 • 3 min read

The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area has more inventory and continues to sell more homes compared to the tighter Brownsville-Harlingen metro.... Read more »

Alton EDC touts first lease with national coffee chain Starbucks

September 25, 2026 • 2 min read

The exact location of the lease was not disclosed for the fast-growing city where the closest store was in Mission.... Read more »

Brownsville wants to court developers to renovate with historic tax credits. See online map.

September 25, 2026 • 3 min read

Brownsville economic development leaders released an online map to encourage developers to apply for historic renovation tax credits on hundreds... Read more »

Why supply chain security was center stage for Reynosa customs brokers this week

September 25, 2026 • 6 min read

Companies, carriers and educational institutions in Reynosa are working on certification and technology to keep Mexico-U.S. trade competitive.... Read more »

First look at Brownsville’s housing master plan. What you need to know and how to get involved.

September 24, 2026 • 4 min read

The city of Brownsville is shaping its first housing master plan; here’s how to contribute to the strategy.... Read more »

Brownsville Housing Authority opens nearly $22M senior apartment complex. Behind the deal.

September 24, 2026 • 5 min read

The $22M project was brought to life by Nations Construction, Stellar Bank, and MadHouse Development in Brownsville.... Read more »

One year after opening, Puerto del Norte shows more maritime activity in Matamoros

September 24, 2026 • 5 min read

Barges supporting offshore operations, an upcoming Orbia export to Brazil and continued dredging are adding activity to the port as... Read more »

Valley program training 60 internists wins reaccreditation as specialty doctor shortage continues

September 24, 2026 • 2 min read

South Texas Health System aims to keep newly minted physicians in one of the nation’s most underserved regions EDINBURG —... Read more »

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