Infrastructure

Harlingen touts big drainage investment, retail sales bump, and a new boutique hotel at ‘State of the City’

May 7, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders highlighted downtown redevelopment plans, a growing industrial pipeline, and major flood mitigation projects aimed at reshaping long-term growth.... Read more »

Gateway International Bridge breaks ground on $300M expansion — the first major overhaul in decades 

May 6, 2026 • 4 min read

The project will double inspection capacity, replace aging infrastructure dating back decades, and reshape one of the Valley’s busiest international... Read more »

Matamoros escalates fight to avoid being cut out of Mexico’s $2.7B trade corridor

May 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Business organizations say the proposal has evolved beyond one highway connection into a broader strategy tied to trade and investment.... Read more »

South Texas business leader reappointed to lead Hidalgo County transportation authority

May 3, 2026 • 2 min read

Robert L. Lozano will continue overseeing the agency that plans and finances major roadway projects across Hidalgo County.... Read more »

AEP Texas secures approval for North McAllen substation despite pushback — but it’s temporary

April 22, 2026 • 3 min read

McAllen approved a temporary AEP Texas substation to improve grid reliability, despite months of neighborhood opposition.... Read more »

Internet giants oppose Pharr’s new law on fiber infrastructure

April 20, 2026 • 10 min read

AT&T and Spectrum warn the proposal could violate state law and limit competition, while developers and regional business groups weigh... Read more »

Elsa lands second internet provider, expands free Wi-Fi access

April 16, 2026 • 2 min read

The city partnered with VTX1 Internet on a wireless network expected to launch this summer, with service reaching parks and... Read more »

RGV Connect: How the water shortage is affecting the Rio Grande Valley

April 16, 2026 • 6 min read

Water scarcity across the Rio Grande Valley has hit agriculture, enabled a drainage district to sell reclaimed rainwater, and encouraged... Read more »

Faith-based nonprofit invests $237.5M to expand health care and improve conditions in South Texas

April 14, 2026 • 3 min read

The funding will support nearly 195 partners across 74 counties, including 47 in the Rio Grande Valley, with a focus... Read more »

Listen: The RGV Business Journal breaks down the push against data centers in South Texas

April 8, 2026 • 6 min read

The Journal partners with KEDT public radio in Corpus Christi to cover major regional trends, issues, and challenges — and... Read more »

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