Matt’s Building Materials launches financing program for Valley home builders
The move comes as builders struggle to obtain traditional bank loans for construction projects.... Read more »
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Valley builders back bill to let longtime undocumented workers work legally
The bill would allow immigrants without a criminal record to earn legal work status by paying a $7,000 fine and... Read more »
Half a billion dollars in Valley road projects sit idle, South Texas lawmakers say
State Rep. Terry Canales says shovel-ready projects are being ignored while money goes to long-term plans.... Read more »
5×5 Brewing Co. announces closure amid financial and structural challenges
The Mission brewery grew from a taproom to a distributor and created a custom beer for the University of Texas... Read more »
Why Brownsville’s economic development arm is changing its name — and what it signals for growth
The organization works to recruit and support large investment projects, including SpaceX, LNG development, and advanced manufacturing.... Read more »
Texas factories show signs of life after late-2025 slowdown
A survey of about 100 factory executives released Monday offers an early look at industrial conditions across the state.... Read more »
A Valley bet pays off: Redfish Recycling’s long road to Brownsville — and where it leads
The company is expanding its truck fleet, staff, and processing capacity as it takes on service for 48,500 households.... Read more »
Matamoros maquila jobs in jeopardy as U.S. auto supplier winds down amid bankruptcy
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
STC is expanding a long-running program that provides free scrubs, protective workwear, and professional attire for students and alumni. Here’s... Read more »
Valley cities push back as smoke and vape shops multiply
In just four years, more than 200 vape shops that sell electronic cigarettes got permits to operate across the Valley,... Read more »
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