South Texas lawmakers are pushing to stop ICE raids at construction sites. Here’s how.
Local lawmakers from both parties are weighing appropriations oversight and new visa programs as construction labor shortages deepen.... Read more »
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After nearly two decades, Hidalgo County RMA advances plan to close 73 miles of long-delayed trade loop
The estimated $5 million engineering work was first bid in the mid-2000s, but funding constraints caused the contract to lapse.... Read more »
As immigration raids disrupt construction, RGV builder groups warn of shared housing risks
Despite a split between the region’s two builder associations, leaders agree immigration raids are affecting construction timelines, housing supply, and... Read more »
Texas and Mexico are updating a massive border transportation plan to keep trade moving
The Rio Grande Valley has a chance to weigh in now, before the plan is finalized next year.... Read more »
Inside Buji: A luxury McAllen retreat built for musicians — and growing Valleywide
The luxury short-term rental, which blends Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth, is also open to the public for stays and... Read more »
Why the Rio Grande Valley may create a new conservation district — and what it means for you
Drought, rising groundwater use, and limits on river supplies are prompting Valley leaders to consider a new conservation district —... Read more »
Another large data center project moves forward in Willacy County amid growing AI demand
The wind-powered Willacy County data center would add to a growing cluster along the Gulf Coast, with two additional facilities... Read more »
Breaking: Coast Guard awards South Padre Island its largest single construction project in its 235-year history
The $200 million rebuild follows a 2025 fire that damaged the station’s boathouse and will fast-track new housing, docks, and... Read more »
South Texas Health System opens neurological ICU in McAllen after $12M renovation
The 18-bed neurological intensive care unit has already treated nearly 100 stroke, brain, and spinal cord patients since it opened... Read more »
DHR Health sets aggressive push to double kidney transplants after record year
DHR Health leadership is signaling a major expansion, underscoring a turning point for transplant access in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
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