Valley retail sales climb 5.6% despite loss of more than 1,900 stores
Hidalgo and Cameron counties’ retail sales show a moderate growth pace compared to Texas peers.... Read more »
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McAllen sets sights on regional tourism with $230 million Boeye Reservoir development
City officials expect the mixed-use waterfront project to draw 460,000 visitors annually, generate $35.6 million in yearly spending, and support... Read more »
Mission businesses can now apply for up to $15,000 in grant funding
Mission EDC invests $225K to boost local entrepreneurship through Build Mission Fund, now in its third year.... Read more »
Sam’s Club site development underway in Weslaco
$46.5 million project moves forward with land clearing and grading.... Read more »
Hundreds flock to the first IKEA in the Rio Grande Valley, Pharr leaders push for bigger store
IKEA is experimenting with a small scale store in the Rio Grande Valley, the first for the Swedish retailer.... Read more »
Home Depot anchors Peñitas boom as city braces for retail, housing surge
Burlington, Ross, and Marshalls confirmed as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse listed in plans.... Read more »
Sprouts files $10M plan for Brownsville grocery store
BROWNSVILLE — Sprouts Farmers Market has filed plans with the state to open its first Brownsville location. The store would... Read more »
UTRGV football debut energizes Valley, fuels estimated $14.5M economic boost
UTRGV’s inaugural football season is driving record crowds, orange pride, and millions in new spending across the Valley.... Read more »
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