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Rio Grande Valley leaders urge vigilance as the screwworm threat moves closer to Texas

Rio Grande Valley leaders urge vigilance as the screwworm threat moves closer to Texas

May 19, 2026 • 5 min read

County judges, ranchers, and state officials warned residents to stay alert as Mexico reports more than 1,800 active screwworm cases,... Read more »

Produce giant opens $33M cold storage hub in Pharr — its biggest Valley project yet

Produce giant opens $33M cold storage hub in Pharr — its biggest Valley project yet

May 18, 2026 • 4 min read

The new Robinson Fresh facility will replace the company’s Edinburg and Weslaco operations.... Read more »

SpaceX pushes Starship launch to Thursday after multiple delays

SpaceX pushes Starship launch to Thursday after multiple delays

May 18, 2026 • 2 min read

The 12th flight test slipped from Tuesday to Wednesday and now Thursday as federal regulators investigate a worker death at... Read more »

San Juan native David Barrera announces new film set to shoot in the Rio Grande Valley

San Juan native David Barrera announces new film set to shoot in the Rio Grande Valley

May 18, 2026 • 2 min read

The PSJA alum, known for roles in “Selena: The Series” and “Dahmer,” announced that the production is seeking Valley filming... Read more »

Tamaulipas ramps up screwworm containment efforts as outbreak edges closer to Texas border

Tamaulipas ramps up screwworm containment efforts as outbreak edges closer to Texas border

May 18, 2026 • 5 min read

As of last week, Tamaulipas officials confirmed 435 cumulative cases as the USDA expands sterile fly operations and South Texas... Read more »

Tamaulipas is pouring billions into oil, LNG and power projects 

Tamaulipas is pouring billions into oil, LNG and power projects 

May 18, 2026 • 5 min read

The developments include one of the world’s deepest offshore oil projects, major LNG export operations, and new renewable energy projects... Read more »

Texas National Bank is buying a small bank along the U.S.-Mexico border

Texas National Bank is buying a small bank along the U.S.-Mexico border

May 17, 2026 • 2 min read

Texas National Bank is acquiring Zapata National Bank, enabling the McAllen financial institution to expand into Starr and Zapata counties.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley cities hit 1 million residents. See the fastest growing

Rio Grande Valley cities hit 1 million residents. See the fastest growing

May 15, 2026 • 2 min read

The incorporated communities across the Rio Grande Valley added thousands of residents over the year, U.S. Census data shows.... Read more »

Why McAllen’s Foreign Trade Zone purchased 1,500 acres on the city’s north side

Why McAllen’s Foreign Trade Zone purchased 1,500 acres on the city’s north side

May 14, 2026 • 4 min read

The longtime industrial organization says growth pressures, infrastructure planning, and future demand are reshaping where development is headed in McAllen.... Read more »

Texas Governor’s Small Business Summit brings entrepreneurs, resources to Mission. What you need to know

Texas Governor’s Small Business Summit brings entrepreneurs, resources to Mission. What you need to know

May 14, 2026 • 3 min read

State and regional agencies gathered in Mission to connect entrepreneurs with funding, export, manufacturing and cybersecurity resources.... Read more »

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