Most Rio Grande Valley cities see sales tax gains through July 2026
McAllen led the Valley with $63 million in sales tax revenue through July, up 7.2%, while Edinburg bucked the regional... Read more »
Retail
Valvoline expands Valley footprint with sixth location — and more are coming
Velocity Auto Care has grown quickly since entering the Valley in 2025, most recently adding a Valvoline Instant Oil Change... Read more »
The Vitamin Shoppe plans second McAllen location
The health and wellness retailer plans a nearly 3,000-square-foot store along Expressway 83, according to a new state filing.... Read more »
Boot Barn plans new store in Edinburg
The Western wear retailer is preparing to renovate an existing space near Interstate 69C and Canton Road, with construction expected... Read more »
New $1.6M food hall aims to transform downtown Edinburg with dining, retail and events
The locally owned Las Almas Food Hall will create more than 30 jobs and serve as a new gathering place... Read more »
Crunch Fitness plans a new 50,000-square-foot Harlingen location
The $1.2 million project would convert an existing commercial building into a full-service fitness center.... Read more »
Buffalo Wild Wings GO coming to Pharr
The $200,000 project would bring the chain’s fast-casual takeout concept to an existing retail space on South Jackson Road.... Read more »
Starbucks café planned inside Macy’s at La Plaza Mall in $600K renovation
The new in-store café would bring Starbucks back to one of McAllen’s busiest department stores as Macy’s invests in interior... Read more »
McDonald’s plans new McAllen restaurant
The $750,000 project will add a new 4,146-square-foot restaurant near one of McAllen’s growing commercial corridors.... Read more »
Golf Galaxy tees up first Rio Grande Valley location in McAllen
The Dick’s Sporting Goods-owned golf retailer will invest nearly $950,000 to renovate a space at Las Tiendas.... Read more »
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