The Valley leans more on government paychecks than most of Texas
Newly released U.S. Census data show about one in three workers in Starr and Willacy counties were employed by a... Read more »
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Reynosa waives startup costs to revive its historic downtown
The city will absorb key permitting fees for new downtown businesses as officials push to reopen shuttered storefronts and attract... Read more »
Here’s what we know about Rio Grande LNG’s massive expansion plans in Brownsville
The $30 billion project currently employs about 5,500 workers and has invested $400 million in the local supply chain, according... Read more »
Greater Brownsville EDC attracts $183.7M in new investment as industrial surge reshapes Cameron County
The organization also reported 3,288 jobs in fiscal 2025 as aerospace, LNG and supplier networks expand across Cameron County.... Read more »
New $33M cold-storage facility in Pharr built to process 300 trucks per day
The facility will be anchored by Robinson Fresh, part of a global logistics platform that moves $23 billion in freight... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley leaders launch regional water study as supply uncertainty threatens growth
The NADBank-backed advisory committee will guide infrastructure planning as drought pressure and growth strain existing capacity.... Read more »
Cameron County to weigh tax break for proposed $3.2B project to manufacture AI-powered military boats
If approved, the multibillion-dollar facility would rank among the largest investments in Port of Brownsville history and deepen its role... Read more »
Environmental advocates push back as Starbase votes to dramatically expand city limits near Boca Chica Beach
The city’s plan to add 7,133 acres has prompted pushback over potential impacts on public beach access and wildlife refuge... Read more »
Starbase commissioners vote in favor of major land expansion
Thousands of acres of wildlife refuge behind Boca Chica Beach and along the Rio Grande River in Cameron County are... Read more »
Hundreds turn out for McAllen hiring event amid tighter Valley job market
College graduates, career changers, and first-time workers met with dozens of employers at the McAllen Convention Center to find work.... Read more »
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