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Delia’s tamales owner settles worker wage theft lawsuit

February 5, 2026 • 2 min read

The popular Rio Grande Valley restaurant was accused by more than two dozen workers of failing to pay them the... Read more »

Why a Brownsville resident built a flight school for his daughter — and others

February 3, 2026 • 5 min read

The Flight Academy of South Texas in Brownsville emphasizes training with advanced aircraft and technology, owner Jorge Whitley said.... Read more »

Texas now requires legal status for professional licenses. How it could affect the Valley’s fastest-growing jobs​

February 3, 2026 • 2 min read

The change applies to electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, cosmetologists, barbers, tow truck operators, vehicle inspectors, and midwives, among others.... Read more »

Inside the labor crisis at a Matamoros maquila: What workers were told, what they’re doing, and what comes next

January 31, 2026 • 6 min read

As a critical clock runs, more than 1,000 workers at a Matamoros maquila wait to learn whether they will be... Read more »

Feds: Brothers ran an alleged multibillion-dollar scheme. Now 1,000 Matamoros workers are paying the price.

January 31, 2026 • 3 min read

Two brothers allegedly used fake invoices and concealed debt in a scheme that triggered the collapse of a company on... Read more »

Breaking: Auto parts manufacturer lays off 41 in Harlingen as Matamoros shutdown unfolds

January 29, 2026 • 3 min read

Employees at its Matamoros plant have been protesting this week amid uncertainty over how many jobs will be lost as... Read more »

Valley builders back bill to let longtime undocumented workers work legally

January 28, 2026 • 4 min read

The bill would allow immigrants without a criminal record to earn legal work status by paying a $7,000 fine and... Read more »

Matamoros maquila jobs in jeopardy as U.S. auto supplier winds down amid bankruptcy

January 26, 2026 • 6 min read

The move collides with tense wage negotiations and growing uncertainty inside Matamoros' manufacturing sector.... Read more »

The hidden cost of workforce training — and how South Texas College is trying to lower it

January 26, 2026 • 3 min read

STC is expanding a long-running program that provides free scrubs, protective workwear, and professional attire for students and alumni. Here’s... Read more »

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