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Rio Grande Valley still has Texas’ lowest wages despite billions in new investment, state report shows

Rio Grande Valley still has Texas’ lowest wages despite billions in new investment, state report shows

August 2, 2026 • 3 min read

New state workforce data show Hidalgo and Starr counties had Texas’ lowest median annual wages in 2025, while Cameron County... Read more »

Vice President J.D. Vance cancels South Texas visit ahead of Port of Brownsville event

Vice President J.D. Vance cancels South Texas visit ahead of Port of Brownsville event

August 2, 2026 • 2 min read

Republican nominee Eric Flores said a change in Vance’s official schedule prompted the cancellation.... Read more »

Cameron County wins federal approval to buy 50% stake in the B&M International Bridge 

Cameron County wins federal approval to buy 50% stake in the B&M International Bridge 

August 2, 2026 • 2 min read

The presidential permit clears the way for the county to acquire Union Pacific’s share of the international crossing and move... Read more »

Economic progress at the Port of Brownsville draws vice president’s visit

Economic progress at the Port of Brownsville draws vice president’s visit

August 1, 2026 • 5 min read

The vice president’s first visit to the region comes amid increasing tension over ICE arrests and their impact on local... Read more »

Texas-Mexico fresh produce trade generated $26B in U.S. economic activity in 2025

Texas-Mexico fresh produce trade generated $26B in U.S. economic activity in 2025

August 1, 2026 • 3 min read

A Texas A&M University study estimates Texas handled 57% of U.S. fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico, with Pharr processing... Read more »

South Texas Alliance of Cities focuses on local control, legislative priorities at Edinburg meeting

South Texas Alliance of Cities focuses on local control, legislative priorities at Edinburg meeting

August 1, 2026 • 3 min read

The executive legislative roundtable discussion included the mayors of four Rio Grande Valley cities, two state senators and six state... Read more »

Tamaulipas eyes return to U.S. cattle market as screwworm cases fall

Tamaulipas eyes return to U.S. cattle market as screwworm cases fall

July 30, 2026 • 5 min read

With screwworm cases falling, producers are urging broader prevention efforts as Tamaulipas works toward rejoining the U.S. cattle market.... Read more »

Museum of South Texas History moves forward with $800K renovation in Edinburg

Museum of South Texas History moves forward with $800K renovation in Edinburg

July 30, 2026 • 2 min read

The project will transform nearly 6,000 square feet of unfinished space into new exhibit galleries, meeting areas, and visitor amenities.... Read more »

Starbucks café planned inside Macy’s at La Plaza Mall in $600K renovation

Starbucks café planned inside Macy’s at La Plaza Mall in $600K renovation

July 30, 2026 • 2 min read

The new in-store café would bring Starbucks back to one of McAllen’s busiest department stores as Macy’s invests in interior... Read more »

Developer withdraws Brownsville data center proposal ahead of moratorium discussion

Developer withdraws Brownsville data center proposal ahead of moratorium discussion

July 29, 2026 • 3 min read

The applicant pulled its request days before city leaders are scheduled to hold a workshop on data centers and consider... Read more »

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