Cameron County leaders are bullish on the new South Padre Island causeway. TxDOT wants your feedback
State officials are taking public comments through Nov. 21 as they update environmental studies for a project aimed at easing... Read more »
Tourism
Government contracts buoy Valley hotels — but long-term growth may hinge on tourism
Hotels across the Rio Grande Valley have stayed busy thanks to state and federal bookings, but hoteliers say lasting success... Read more »
McAllen sets sights on regional tourism with $230 million Boeye Reservoir development
City officials expect the mixed-use waterfront project to draw 460,000 visitors annually, generate $35.6 million in yearly spending, and support... Read more »
California investors plan $14M Marriott near SpaceX launch site in Brownsville
The project reflects Brownsville’s hotel boom as SpaceX launches attract about 11,000 visitors per test flight to the city.... Read more »
Reynosa’s home team returns to professional baseball after almost a decade
Fans have one more chance to see the Mexican Pacific League’s Venados de Mazatlán face Reynosa’s selection team Sunday.... Read more »
Crossing into the U.S. just got more expensive for many travelers going beyond the border zone
The paperwork fee for travel beyond the Rio Grande Valley increased 400% today at land crossings.... Read more »
New $10M Hilton hotel to begin construction in Brownsville
The $10M hotel in Brownsville is expected to become an Embassy Suites and open in November 2026.... Read more »
Birdwatching was a $463M industry in 2011. The Rio Grande Valley knows it’s even bigger now.
With more than 500 species and global draw, the Rio Grande Valley’s birding industry continues to soar past its last... Read more »
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Birdwatching was a $463M industry in 2011. The Rio Grande Valley knows it’s even bigger now.
McAllen sets sights on regional tourism with $230 million Boeye Reservoir development
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California investors plan $14M Marriott near SpaceX launch site in Brownsville
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