State of the Region luncheon centers on one message: the Valley moves forward together
County judges and regional leaders highlighted shared priorities — from water and drainage to economic growth — saying coordinated advocacy... Read more »
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Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues
His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »
Massive 175-acre Sharyland industrial park underway near Anzalduas International Bridge
The industrial park is just one phase of a master-planned development that spans 3,400 acres across the cities of McAllen... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
South McAllen drainage project to protect 1,500 acres from flooding
The project modernizes part of the city’s aging stormwater system, aiming to improve reliability during heavy rain and protect residential... Read more »
How Donna is moving forward with its plan to bring commercial truck traffic to its international bridge
The Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge is undergoing $62 million of improvements to modernize the port of entry for more commercial... Read more »
Longtime Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority director to retire
As the board searches for a successor, the agency reflects on Rodriguez’s 13-year tenure guiding staff growth, major milestones, and... Read more »
Mission brewery aims to spark real conversations among small business owners at entrepreneur meetup
The free gathering will bring entrepreneurs together for focused peer conversations during the busy holiday season.... Read more »
Developers plan luxury homes along Los Fresnos waterfront, but zoning denied — for now
Developers say the 160-lot waterfront plan would add parks, custom homes, and new infrastructure to the growing community.... Read more »
Upcoming USMCA review puts South Texas–Mexico trade at risk, negotiator warns
The trade expert says rising political pressure for new tariffs could destabilize decades of cross-border production that fuel the Valley’s... Read more »
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