Harlingen earns state tourism certification aimed at boosting local economic development
The Travel Texas designation recognizes Harlingen’s efforts to grow tourism and turn visitor spending into support for local businesses, hotels... Read more »
Tourism
Texas approved just four new cultural districts. Two are in the Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville and Edinburg earned the state designation, qualifying them to compete for grants aimed at tourism and economic development.... Read more »
RioPlex takes South Texas, Northern Tamaulipas investment pitch to Mexico City
Regional leaders will meet with international business and government representatives to attract new investment, particularly in advanced manufacturing.... Read more »
Nonstop Orlando flights are back in Brownsville — and off to a strong start
Breeze has carried approximately 2,800 passengers in its first three months, with flights nearing 90% capacity during peak travel periods.... Read more »
TownePlace Suites by Marriott moves forward with $6.25M McAllen hotel
Marriott has listed the planned hotel in franchise documents since at least 2022; a new state filing puts construction start... Read more »
Brownsville advances as finalist for potential professional soccer team
The city says an interested ownership partner has emerged as Brownsville competes with one other city for a United Soccer... Read more »
Social Fest launches RGV Creator of the Year award
Rio Grande Valley creators can be nominated regardless of follower count, with the inaugural winner set to be announced at... Read more »
Texas commits $192M to widen the only highway to Starbase
The funding will widen 14 miles of State Highway 4 from two lanes to four as traffic continues to surge... Read more »
Cameron County wants input on a highway that could lead to SPI’s second causeway
The proposed 21.5-mile Outer Parkway would create a new east-west highway across northern Cameron County as part of a broader... Read more »
Travelers spent $272M on RGV lodging in first half of 2026. See where they stayed
Travelers most often chose to stay on South Padre Island overnight when visiting the Valley, even more so in 2026... Read more »
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