McAllen nears $100M sales tax milestone as total construction surges 40%
City leaders highlighted retail momentum, housing affordability, and a sharp rise in residential and commercial development during the annual State... Read more »
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Valley lawmaker leads bipartisan push over DMV rule change that could slow car sales, cut ‘millions’ in tax revenue
While the letter centers on economic concerns, the proposal also raises broader questions about documentation standards in communities shaped by... Read more »
Old McAllen Civic Center site ‘moving forward’ as city seeks to renegotiate incentive deal
Real estate developer Michael Fallek is confident that the 13-acre McAllen City Center project will have two hotels, a parking... Read more »
Mercedes changes course on incentive zone tied to premium outlet corridor
Read why Mercedes is dissolving its first tax increment reinvestment zone — and how the city plans to move forward.... Read more »
Cavender’s is coming to Edinburg with a $5M investment and 15 new jobs
The new location is projected to generate more than $4 million in annual retail sales during its first five years... Read more »
See which bars sold the most alcohol across the Rio Grande Valley in December
The majority of the Rio Grande Valley’s top-selling bars are located in McAllen, state data show.... Read more »
Most Valley cities saw sales tax growth in 2025. See where yours stands.
From Roma to Brownsville, the numbers show where consumer activity is strengthening — and where it’s cooling.... Read more »
As McAllen rethinks its downtown entertainment district, businesses unite to protect their place
Some businesses worry the city’s next downtown master plan won’t include space for them, so they created a new association... Read more »
5×5 Brewing Co. announces closure amid financial and structural challenges
The Mission brewery grew from a taproom to a distributor and created a custom beer for the University of Texas... Read more »
Valley cities push back as smoke and vape shops multiply
In just four years, more than 200 vape shops that sell electronic cigarettes got permits to operate across the Valley,... Read more »
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