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As industrial development surges, Brownsville seeks residents for Environmental Task Force

September 15, 2026 • 2 min read

The advisory group could give residents a greater role in environmental and development issues as billions of dollars in new... Read more »

$39M apartment complex planned in Brownsville

September 14, 2026 • 1 min read

The privately funded Sonrisa Village Apartments would add more than 376,000 square feet of new residential development along Bowie Road.... Read more »

Matamoros says push to join Mexico’s multibillion-dollar trade corridor is gaining ground

September 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Matamoros business leaders say state and federal officials are working to connect the city to the Gulf North Corridor after... Read more »

Crunch Fitness is expanding and struggling in the Valley. Here’s why

September 14, 2026 • 7 min read

One Crunch Fitness operator is expanding into Harlingen while another gym in Pharr recently reopened after a nearly $400,000 tax... Read more »

Mexico car sales are growing, but its factories are making fewer vehicles

September 14, 2026 • 3 min read

Mexico sold more than 1 million vehicles through August, while production slipped and exports stayed flat. More than 76% of... Read more »

Momole gains ground in McAllen as Reynosa-born brand plots U.S. expansion

September 14, 2026 • 4 min read

The mole brand has grown up to 40% since opening in McAllen and recently earned Mexico’s Sello M recognition for... Read more »

Edinburg’s Texas Cook’Em generated nearly $7 for every $1 invested

September 14, 2026 • 3 min read

More than 15,000 people attended Texas Cook’Em in Edinburg, generating $1.34 million in economic output from about $196,000 spent on... Read more »

Harlingen earns state tourism certification aimed at boosting local economic development

September 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The Travel Texas designation recognizes Harlingen’s efforts to grow tourism and turn visitor spending into support for local businesses, hotels... Read more »

Valley cotton beats expectations, but the industry keeps shrinking

September 12, 2026 • 5 min read

Valley cotton yields came in 10% to 15% above average this year, but shrinking acreage, water shortages and tough economics... Read more »

Cameron County is negotiating a $20M Fluidstack data center donation after Harlingen waffles on the same offer

September 11, 2026 • 5 min read

Cameron County officials may secure a $20 million donation from the Fluidstack data center company.... Read more »

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