Brownsville’s Búho bookstore readies for new Barnes & Noble — and welcomes the boost in readers
Owner Gilbert Hernandez says the national chain’s arrival won’t shake his confidence as he expands Búho with curated books, antique... Read more »
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Coming soon: Space Monkey Barrcade bets on nostalgia and in-person arcade play to draw crowds in Edinburg
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South Texas builders press officials for action as rampant ICE raids roil construction sites and strain the region’s economy
Construction leaders say frequent immigration raids are sweeping up legal work visa holders, disrupting building in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
Why Willacy County’s first $50M data center project will be powered by wind
Soluna, the data center company, expects to create 18 permanent jobs within the first three years, and the construction will... Read more »
Big retailers in Reynosa see early gains during Mexico’s Black Friday–style event, but downtown shops struggle as U.S. shoppers stay away
Early crowds favored major retailers, leaving smaller businesses hoping the weekend rush will help close the gap.... Read more »
Mission lands $50M metal recycling plant as Mexican company expands to the U.S.
The new 98,000-square-foot facility will bring 70 jobs to south Mission and anchor the company’s first major U.S. operation.... Read more »
Weslaco engineering firm sues Donna, says city owes nearly $4.5 million for wastewater project
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Brownsville’s downtown master plan aims to turn its historic core into a walkable hub for restaurants, retail, and housing
For the past five months, the city of Brownsville has been laying the foundation for its massive overhaul of the... Read more »
Reynosa industry leaders urge binational action as 2026 USMCA review looms
Manufacturers and government officials pushed for policy stability and stronger cross-border coordination to protect the region’s industrial gains during an... Read more »
New $13M hotel breaks ground in Harlingen amid rising demand for long-term stays
The 124-room property, set to open in fall 2026, will cater to contractors, Winter Texans, and traveling professionals drawn to... Read more »
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