$20M industrial project begins construction in Brownsville for mystery manufacturing client
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The Rio Grande Valley’s population is younger than the rest of Texas, but its baby boom has slowed
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AEP Texas is buying land in South McAllen, but its plan to reduce power outages might stir up a fight
Utility aims to balance growing demand with community concerns as it seeks sites for new substations.... Read more »
AEP Texas customers are smashing electricity demand records, especially in the Rio Grande Valley
Rapid growth and extreme weather are straining South Texas’ electric grid, forcing utilities to invest billions in new transmission lines.... Read more »
How McAllen neighbors blocking a new AEP Texas electric substation may affect power outages
A recent decision by McAllen city commissioners may delay how quickly AEP Texas can invest in its electric lines to... Read more »
McAllen ISD students turn ideas into startups through Shark Tank–style class
Four Nikki Rowe High School students turned a family health concern into a product that put them among the top... Read more »
Mexico unlikely to meet October water debt deadline, leaving Valley farmers dry
As drought grips both sides of the Rio Grande, growers cut back planting, trade groups warn of higher food costs,... Read more »
The story behind the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal
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UTRGV football debut energizes Valley, fuels estimated $14.5M economic boost
UTRGV’s inaugural football season is driving record crowds, orange pride, and millions in new spending across the Valley.... Read more »
Mission ambulance company faces third bankruptcy, vows no disruption in services
Despite $4.2 million in debt, the Mission-based company says it will continue fulfilling ambulance contracts in Hidalgo and Jim Hogg... Read more »
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