Harlingen named one of the nation’s top 10 cities after earning All-America City Award
The city was Texas’ only finalist this year, with judges recognizing its work to strengthen small businesses, workforce development, and... Read more »
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Brownsville’s Midtown nightlife is costing taxpayers $25,000 a month
Mayor John Cowen says 576 calls for service and 158 arrests have prompted increased enforcement focused on compliance, not business... Read more »
Mission manufacturer earns world-class certification, unlocking major retail opportunities
The Safe Quality Food certification allows Habibi Gourmet to manufacture products for major retailers while expanding opportunities for smaller, emerging... Read more »
Port of Harlingen launches $12.5M infrastructure push to support trade growth
Dock upgrades, drainage improvements, and a new long-range master plan aim to strengthen the port’s role in the Rio South... Read more »
Port of Brownsville’s $539M project creates one of the Gulf’s deepest channels, allowing larger vessels to call
Federal officials called the funding model a national example after NextDecade invested $400 million to improve shared port infrastructure.... Read more »
After nearly 90 years, M. Rivas Supermarket in Pharr announces closure
Family-owned grocery store says it will close at the end of June after serving generations of Rio Grande Valley residents.... Read more »
Seawater desalination project moves toward permitting on South Padre Island
RGV Desal says it is preparing to file state and federal permits for a proposed $1 billion seawater desalination plant... Read more »
Construction to watch: Rio Bank opening in Brownsville, Planet Fitness in San Benito, plus Edinburg animal shelter expansion
The latest projects offer a snapshot of where developers and businesses are investing across the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
Texas Mutual grant funds free CPR training for Valley residents
South Texas College aims to certify at least 800 residents in CPR, first aid, and Basic Life Support through the... Read more »
Texas still expected to add 264K jobs this year despite worker shortages, Dallas Fed says
Economists say hiring remains stronger than expected, even as some employers struggle to find workers.... Read more »
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