Barrilito beer lands in the Valley as Glazer’s becomes one of only two Texas distributors
Rio Grande Valley residents can now buy the popular Mexican beer locally, without traveling to Mexico.... Read more »
Retail
Why Mexican shoppers are spending less across the border — and how Valley trends differ
Two decades of data trace long-term shifts in cross-border retail and reveal a growing divide between Valley metros.... Read more »
Brownsville weighs a new midtown entertainment district — here’s what you need to know
City leaders are pitching an entertainment district pilot, which would hold bar operators and property owners accountable for any issues.... Read more »
Development at former McAllen Civic Center site begins to take shape; see plans
The McAllen Civic Center was demolished about a decade ago to make way for a new upscale shopping center and... Read more »
Mexico auto sales dip in 2025, but Reynosa dealers report strong demand
Border dealers cite SUV purchases, financing incentives, and used-vehicle sales as national volumes soften.... Read more »
Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse move closer to construction in Peñitas
State records show both restaurants have formally filed construction plans along Expressway 83, signaling the next phase of Peñitas’ retail... Read more »
RGV bars rang up $193M in alcohol sales in 2025; one McAllen bar stood above the rest
As revelers prepare to ring in the New Year, here’s a list of the most popular bars across the Rio... Read more »
Nordstrom Rack coming to McAllen
The $3.6 million renovation would bring a 30,561-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store to a major retail center along Interstate 2. ... Read more »
Inside Hidalgo’s chocolate factory where visitors make their own bars
A small Hidalgo business sources cacao globally and turns artisanal production into a growing local draw.... Read more »
Reynosa families adjust holiday budgets amid rising costs to keep Christmas dinner traditions
Mexican shoppers compare prices, switch brands, and prioritize traditional dishes as families gather from both sides of the border.... Read more »
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