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Greater State Bank brings live teller ATMs to new Edinburg branch

April 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Customers can now do cash withdrawals, make deposits, transfer funds, make loan payments, get account help, and have questions answered... Read more »

Proposed data hub near Laredo would run on its own power — not the grid

April 2, 2026 • 2 min read

The development combines natural gas, renewables, and hydrogen storage to deliver constant power for AI operations.... Read more »

Harlingen considers a temporary ban on data centers. Here’s what comes next

April 2, 2026 • 6 min read

City leaders aim to assess infrastructure strain and draft rules as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand, and long-term... Read more »

Harlingen nonprofit fights to revive small farm project after USDA pulls $7.5M grant

April 2, 2026 • 3 min read

The funding was designed to secure farmland and train a new generation of growers as Texas continues losing farms and... Read more »

More women are dying from breast cancer in Tamaulipas — just miles away, survival looks very different

March 31, 2026 • 4 min read

Nearly 70% of breast cancer cases in Reynosa are diagnosed late, driving more aggressive treatment and lower survival rates.... Read more »

Could the market now support a third LNG export terminal in Brownsville? Here’s what we know.

March 31, 2026 • 6 min read

A third LNG export terminal was halted several years ago due to market challenges, but now there’s a supply gap... Read more »

As deportations fall, more migrants are staying in border cities instead of trying again

March 30, 2026 • 3 min read

Deportations from the U.S. are declining, but more migrants are staying in border cities like Reynosa and Matamoros, shifting pressure... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley population grew slightly over the year, despite international migration slowing to a trickle

March 30, 2026 • 4 min read

The Rio Grande Valley population hit 1.4 million residents as of July 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates.... Read more »

Housing prices continue to rise in the McAllen metro, but begin to cool off in Brownsville

March 30, 2026 • 3 min read

Rising inventory and price cuts are shifting both markets toward buyers, even as demand remains uneven across the region.... Read more »

New Mercedes subdivision brings 500 homes, offers up to $15K in down payment assistance

March 30, 2026 • 3 min read

City officials and developers call the project a model for affordable housing, with phased construction, buyer assistance, and full infrastructure... Read more »

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