Valley builders warn renewed immigration enforcement is disrupting construction again
Federal immigration arrests have accelerated nationwide, and South Texas builders say fear of enforcement is again slowing residential construction.... Read more »
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First Volaris flight from Guadalajara lands in Reynosa
The airline’s return restores nonstop service between Reynosa and one of Mexico’s largest business and manufacturing hubs.... Read more »
Tory Burch to open at Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets with $400K store build-out
The luxury fashion brand is investing in a 6,440-square-foot tenant space at the Mercedes shopping center.... Read more »
U.S. declines to renew USMCA, creating new uncertainty for Rio Grande Valley trade
The trade agreement remains in effect, but the U.S. decision not to renew it begins annual reviews that business leaders... Read more »
McAllen metro posts modest job gains, while Brownsville remains nearly flat
The Valley added 3,700 jobs over the year, but nearly all of the growth came from the McAllen metro.... Read more »
South Texas ranchers press for answers as Texas enlists them in fight against screwworm
At a Starr County forum, state officials urged producers to report suspected cases quickly while ranchers sought answers on treatment,... Read more »
New council seeks united South Texas response to water crisis
Hidalgo County became the first member to join the South Texas Water Supply Council, a new regional coalition focused on... Read more »
June storms brought floods — but little relief for Rio Grande Valley water supplies
Despite flooding across the Valley, June’s rainfall produced only a modest increase in storage, leaving the region’s long-term water supply... Read more »
Mexican university launches nursing pipeline to help ease Texas’ healthcare worker shortage
The Autonomous University of Tamaulipas will help prepare nursing graduates and connect them with Texas hospitals through the TN visa.... Read more »
AutoZone store coming to Rio Grande City with nearly $774K investment
The new 7,147-square-foot store along U.S. 83 reflects continued retail investment in Starr County.... 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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