Six construction projects to watch in the Rio Grande Valley in 2026
Use our interactive map to track the major construction projects shaping the Rio Grande Valley in 2026.... Read more »
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Mexico auto sales dip in 2025, but Reynosa dealers report strong demand
Border dealers cite SUV purchases, financing incentives, and used-vehicle sales as national volumes soften.... Read more »
Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse move closer to construction in Peñitas
State records show both restaurants have formally filed construction plans along Expressway 83, signaling the next phase of Peñitas’ retail... Read more »
The Rio Grande Valley has added billions in property value since 2020, but growth hasn’t been even
A RGV Business Journal analysis traces where the Valley’s growth concentrated — and where it lagged.... Read more »
Sending money to Mexico just got more expensive— here’s what to know
The Trump administration imposed a new tax on money sent to Mexico, but there are some loopholes to avoid paying... Read more »
RGV bars rang up $193M in alcohol sales in 2025; one McAllen bar stood above the rest
As revelers prepare to ring in the New Year, here’s a list of the most popular bars across the Rio... Read more »
Pharr International Bridge expansion nears completion as trade growth accelerates
The $150 million project at one of the nation’s busiest cargo crossings is about 80% complete and on track for... Read more »
Nordstrom Rack coming to McAllen
The $3.6 million renovation would bring a 30,561-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store to a major retail center along Interstate 2. ... Read more »
Higher health insurance premiums and expiring ACA subsidies are squeezing the Rio Grande Valley’s middle class
About one in five residents in the Valley had an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan in 2025, but that’s... Read more »
Hundreds of Rio Grande Valley companies lost state certification as Hispanic-owned. Here’s why
Texas is backing away from efforts to level the playing field for contracting with minority-owned businesses, affecting hundreds of companies... Read more »
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- USMCA won’t die in 2026 — but it’s entering a new, uncertain phase, RGV trade expert says
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- Twin Peaks is coming to Brownsville and South Padre Island
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