Tourism

South Padre Island water park investing $750K to rebuild signature slide

June 10, 2026 • 1 min read

Beach Water Park plans to have the Hurricane Slide back in operation by the end of August, according to state... Read more »

Construction begins on Pharr’s $60M multi-purpose center. See the vision

June 10, 2026 • 4 min read

Leaders hope the investment sparks new activity around one of Pharr’s fastest-growing commercial areas.... Read more »

Higher beef prices are squeezing businesses in Reynosa

June 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Beef prices are rising at more than twice the country's overall inflation rate and substantially faster than overall food prices.... Read more »

SocialFest wants to turn McAllen into a hub for creators and brands

May 31, 2026 • 3 min read

Organizers are aiming for more than 3,000 attendees and a larger workshop-driven format as Keith Lee becomes the first announced... Read more »

McAllen airport lands $7M federal grant for terminal expansion

May 21, 2026 • 2 min read

Airport leaders say rising passenger volumes and future air service opportunities are driving the need for expanded infrastructure at McAllen... Read more »

Brownsville opens tourism dollars for projects that drive visitors

May 20, 2026 • 2 min read

Brownsville organizations have until July 6 to apply for Hotel Occupancy Tax funding tied to tourism and visitor activity.... Read more »

Edinburg on track for $20M redevelopment for two hotels

May 8, 2026 • 2 min read

A $20 million hotel redevelopment project is underway in Edinburg near South Closner Boulevard and Trenton Road.... Read more »

Why South Padre Island is considering a $60M convention center investment

April 29, 2026 • 8 min read

City leaders are weighing the investment as questions emerge over cost, timing, and whether expansion will deliver enough return.... Read more »

Two new hotels bring $27M investment to Brownsville’s Four Corners

April 27, 2026 • 2 min read

Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt Place projects will add 245 rooms along Boca Chica Boulevard as tourism and business travel... Read more »

Valley hotel demand surges 10.6%, pushing receipts past $107M in Q1

April 27, 2026 • 4 min read

South Padre Island led the market, while Brownsville and Harlingen saw double-digit growth, according to state hotel tax data.... Read more »

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