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As banks tighten construction lending, some Rio Grande Valley homebuilders are eyeing alternative financing

January 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Despite higher borrowing costs, some Valley homebuilders are turning to private, non-bank financing options to keep projects moving.... Read more »

Brownsville ranks among top U.S. metros for economic competitiveness and growth

January 8, 2026 • 2 min read

Site-selection metrics and migration trends highlight Brownsville’s growing appeal to employers and residents.... Read more »

Real estate rules tighten as U.S.–Mexico investment grows

January 7, 2026 • 3 min read

Industry leaders say training, ethics, and clear legal boundaries now make the difference between smooth transactions and costly mistakes in... Read more »

Homeland Security chief hears farmers’ concerns, dismisses economic fallout of ICE raids

January 7, 2026 • 4 min read

Kristi Noem emphasized border security during a Valley visit while dismissing concerns from industry leaders about labor shortages linked to... Read more »

A year of becoming: The Rio Grande Valley in 2026

January 6, 2026 • 7 min read

Bridge expansions, LNG construction, SpaceX growth, and trade shifts are reshaping the region — here’s what to watch this year.... Read more »

Development at former McAllen Civic Center site begins to take shape; see plans

January 6, 2026 • 3 min read

The McAllen Civic Center was demolished about a decade ago to make way for a new upscale shopping center and... Read more »

Affordable homes, rising costs: Why the Valley’s housing market is at a crossroads

January 6, 2026 • 4 min read

While the Rio Grande Valley remains more affordable than many major U.S. metros, persistent cost pressures are reshaping what affordable... Read more »

Over 1,200 acres of Rio Grande Valley citrus placed under new fruit fly quarantines

January 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quarantine zones in La Feria and Peñitas are delaying harvests as growers contend with recurring pest controls.... Read more »

New Texas laws in effect on Jan. 1: property taxes, insurance, and limits on AI

January 5, 2026 • 7 min read

See a clear, easy-to-follow list of the Texas laws that took effect Jan. 1 and what they mean for Rio... Read more »

Fewer crossings, higher value: How Mexico’s trade adapted after U.S. tariffs

January 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Stricter customs rules reshaped border operations in 2025, pushing companies toward larger, more complex transactions as oversight increased.... Read more »

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