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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Harlingen named one of the nation’s top 10 cities after earning All-America City Award
The city was Texas’ only finalist this year, with judges recognizing its work to strengthen small businesses, workforce development, and... Read more »
Brownsville’s Midtown nightlife is costing taxpayers $25,000 a month
Mayor John Cowen says 576 calls for service and 158 arrests have prompted increased enforcement focused on compliance, not business... Read more »
Mission manufacturer earns world-class certification, unlocking major retail opportunities
The Safe Quality Food certification allows Habibi Gourmet to manufacture products for major retailers while expanding opportunities for smaller, emerging... Read more »
Port of Harlingen launches $12.5M infrastructure push to support trade growth
Dock upgrades, drainage improvements, and a new long-range master plan aim to strengthen the port’s role in the Rio South... Read more »
Massive data center planned near Harlingen may use drinking water — officials hope it never comes to that
The contract tied to Eneus Energy prioritizes reclaimed water, but it includes a backup provision for drinking water that is... Read more »
Port of Brownsville’s $539M project creates one of the Gulf’s deepest channels, allowing larger vessels to call
Federal officials called the funding model a national example after NextDecade invested $400 million to improve shared port infrastructure.... Read more »
After nearly 90 years, M. Rivas Supermarket in Pharr announces closure
Family-owned grocery store says it will close at the end of June after serving generations of Rio Grande Valley residents.... Read more »
Seawater desalination project moves toward permitting on South Padre Island
RGV Desal says it is preparing to file state and federal permits for a proposed $1 billion seawater desalination plant... Read more »
Construction to watch: Rio Bank opening in Brownsville, Planet Fitness in San Benito, plus Edinburg animal shelter expansion
The latest projects offer a snapshot of where developers and businesses are investing across the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
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South Texas builders say ICE raids are back, mourn death of slain construction worker
Sluggish job growth across the Rio Grande Valley continues through June, data shows
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