Trump tariff threat on Mexico pushes water talks forward, raising hopes — and doubts — on both sides of the border
U.S. and Mexican water users agree the Rio Grande basin is near crisis levels, but remain divided over what relief... Read more »
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Here’s what we know about a second LNG export terminal at the Port of Brownsville
If built, the Texas LNG facility could expand the port’s export footprint, bring hundreds of construction jobs, and deepen South... Read more »
New $9.5 million cold-storage facility planned in Pharr
The 56,000-square-foot project would add cold-chain capacity near the Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge, a major gateway for produce imports.... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley job growth rate outpaced the Texas average in September
Private education and health services led job growth across the Rio Grande Valley through September 2025.... Read more »
State of the Region luncheon centers on one message: the Valley moves forward together
County judges and regional leaders highlighted shared priorities — from water and drainage to economic growth — saying coordinated advocacy... Read more »
Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues
His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »
Massive 175-acre Sharyland industrial park underway near Anzalduas International Bridge
The industrial park is just one phase of a master-planned development that spans 3,400 acres across the cities of McAllen... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
South McAllen drainage project to protect 1,500 acres from flooding
The project modernizes part of the city’s aging stormwater system, aiming to improve reliability during heavy rain and protect residential... Read more »
How Donna is moving forward with its plan to bring commercial truck traffic to its international bridge
The Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge is undergoing $62 million of improvements to modernize the port of entry for more commercial... Read more »
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