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South Texas builders press officials for action as rampant ICE raids roil construction sites and strain the region’s economy

November 17, 2025 • 7 min read

Construction leaders say frequent immigration raids are sweeping up legal work visa holders, disrupting building in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »

Reynosa student completes intensive space training week through NASA-focused program in Houston

November 16, 2025 • 4 min read

A student at the Universidad Tecnológica de Tamaulipas Norte was the only Tamaulipas participant in the International Air and Space... Read more »

After years in limbo, major wind project powers up in north Edinburg

November 15, 2025 • 5 min read

The wind farm is expected to generate more than $100 million in property taxes, land leases, and community contributions as... Read more »

Why Willacy County’s first $50M data center project will be powered by wind

November 15, 2025 • 7 min read

Soluna, the data center company, expects to create 18 permanent jobs within the first three years, and the construction will... Read more »

Big retailers in Reynosa see early gains during Mexico’s Black Friday–style event, but downtown shops struggle as U.S. shoppers stay away

November 14, 2025 • 4 min read

Early crowds favored major retailers, leaving smaller businesses hoping the weekend rush will help close the gap.... Read more »

New $8M public safety center coming to Alamo, plus ‘State of the City’ projects to watch

November 14, 2025 • 2 min read

Alamo officials shared economic development projects during its first state of the city address, including a new public safety center... Read more »

McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says

November 13, 2025 • 3 min read

Job growth in McAllen ranks third in the state behind San Antonio and Austin, a Dallas Fed economist explains why.... Read more »

Mission lands $50M metal recycling plant as Mexican company expands to the U.S.

November 13, 2025 • 3 min read

The new 98,000-square-foot facility will bring 70 jobs to south Mission and anchor the company’s first major U.S. operation.... Read more »

Could your health cost you a U.S. visa? New State Department guidance says diabetes, other chronic conditions may weigh against applicants

November 12, 2025 • 3 min read

New federal guidance instructs consular officers to consider chronic illnesses when deciding whether applicants can support themselves financially in the... Read more »

Weslaco engineering firm sues Donna, says city owes nearly $4.5 million for wastewater project

November 12, 2025 • 4 min read

The complaint says Donna ended the contract without notice and turned to its engineer of record; the city manager warned... Read more »

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