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Freight demand is rising in Mexico, but the trucking sector is struggling to keep up ​

Freight demand is rising in Mexico, but the trucking sector is struggling to keep up ​

April 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Rising costs, security risks, and a shortage of trained drivers are making it harder for trucking companies to keep pace... Read more »

Mexico is investing $2.7B for a new trade route — but Matamoros isn’t on it

Mexico is investing $2.7B for a new trade route — but Matamoros isn’t on it

April 4, 2026 • 4 min read

Business leaders say the latest route map could reshape freight flows, raise logistics costs, and test Matamoros’ position in the... Read more »

The Valley’s job growth is losing steam as Brownsville slips and McAllen slows

The Valley’s job growth is losing steam as Brownsville slips and McAllen slows

April 4, 2026 • 4 min read

The latest metro jobs data shows where the Valley's labor market is weakening most. See the breakdown.... Read more »

World Cup campaign puts Valley on global stage as crews pump over $250K into the local economy

World Cup campaign puts Valley on global stage as crews pump over $250K into the local economy

April 4, 2026 • 3 min read

Bank of America’s World Cup campaign brought a film crew to Harlingen and Brownsville, where officials said the production booked... Read more »

Meet Rita — the AI now running the front desk at a Rio Grande Valley clinic ​

Meet Rita — the AI now running the front desk at a Rio Grande Valley clinic ​

April 3, 2026 • 6 min read

A Weslaco clinic is using a bilingual AI agent to handle check-ins, insurance, and patient questions to reduce staff workload... Read more »

Hidalgo County’s $20M drainage project to reduce flooding risk for 400,000 residents

Hidalgo County’s $20M drainage project to reduce flooding risk for 400,000 residents

April 3, 2026 • 4 min read

The project is designed to improve storm response by increasing capacity in one of the county’s most flood-prone areas.... Read more »

Greater State Bank brings live teller ATMs to new Edinburg branch

Greater State Bank brings live teller ATMs to new Edinburg branch

April 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Customers can now do cash withdrawals, make deposits, transfer funds, make loan payments, get account help, and have questions answered... Read more »

Proposed data hub near Laredo would run on its own power — not the grid

Proposed data hub near Laredo would run on its own power — not the grid

April 2, 2026 • 2 min read

The development combines natural gas, renewables, and hydrogen storage to deliver constant power for AI operations.... Read more »

Harlingen considers a temporary ban on data centers. Here’s what comes next

Harlingen considers a temporary ban on data centers. Here’s what comes next

April 2, 2026 • 6 min read

City leaders aim to assess infrastructure strain and draft rules as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand, and long-term... Read more »

Harlingen nonprofit fights to revive small farm project after USDA pulls $7.5M grant

Harlingen nonprofit fights to revive small farm project after USDA pulls $7.5M grant

April 2, 2026 • 3 min read

The funding was designed to secure farmland and train a new generation of growers as Texas continues losing farms and... Read more »

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Is SpaceX quietly building a data center at Starbase? Job postings offer clues

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