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Why the McAllen metro was a buyer’s market in September, with thousands of homes for sale, while Brownsville had fewer available

November 4, 2025 • 3 min read

There were more than 4,800 homes for sale across the Rio Grande Valley in September 2025, up from 3,900 just... Read more »

Dallas Fed warns immigration crackdowns may be slowing Texas job growth

November 3, 2025 • 6 min read

Dallas Federal Reserve researchers missed the agriculture and construction industry impact from immigration policies.... Read more »

Freedom Bank invests in South McAllen to capture Expressway traffic

November 3, 2025 • 3 min read

Freedom Bank is investing in South McAllen with a new retail bank branch.... Read more »

Coming soon: The Valley’s only nighttime golf course to open in Mission after $2 million investment

November 2, 2025 • 3 min read

Mission's “Starlight” project is transforming nine holes at the Shary Municipal Golf Course into a lighted attraction expected to bring... Read more »

More than 3,500 travelers caught in limbo as McAllen’s only nonstop Mexico City flight faces shutdown

October 31, 2025 • 4 min read

City officials say millions in economic impact and thousands of booked tickets are at risk as they work with federal... Read more »

A look back: The 1975 ‘Big Bird’ mystery that haunted South Texas headlines

October 30, 2025 • 9 min read

The Journal’s chief operations officer revisits his early days as a border reporter covering strange sightings of a giant, red-eyed... Read more »

McAllen pushes to save Mexico City flight, citing economic and trade fallout

October 30, 2025 • 4 min read

City leaders and business advocates warn that the loss of the McAllen–Mexico City route could undermine cross-border commerce, tourism, and... Read more »

Why some Rio Grande Valley doctors may no longer get paid for virtual visits

October 30, 2025 • 6 min read

Federal telemedicine waivers tied to Medicare expired during the government shutdown, leaving clinics across South Texas unsure whether insurance will... Read more »

Brownsville launches Uber-powered transit pilot to replace fixed bus route

October 29, 2025 • 2 min read

The Route 30 Ride Share program marks the city’s first partnership with Uber to offer on-demand, no-cost rides within the... Read more »

SNAP freeze leaves 76,000 RGV families in limbo as food banks launch disaster-style response

October 29, 2025 • 5 min read

Relief groups race to fill the gap left by Washington’s gridlock, hoping community donations can stave off hunger through the... Read more »

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