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Reynosa ranchers brace for potential screwworm spread as cattle export concerns grow

February 16, 2026 • 4 min read

Ranchers are taking preventive steps as cases surface in southern Tamaulipas, raising concerns about tighter federal inspections along the U.S.–Mexico... Read more »

Matamoros workers take maquila fight to Mexico’s federal labor courts as bankruptcy battle unfolds in the U.S.

February 16, 2026 • 4 min read

The parallel proceedings could determine control of machinery, inventory, and unpaid wages for more than 1,300 families in Matamoros.... Read more »

What the data show about the pause in Valley job growth

February 15, 2026 • 6 min read

The Valley added just 0.2% job growth in 2025 as migration slowed, according to Dallas Fed data. See what economists... Read more »

Economic Outlook 2026: The Valley’s building boom collides with a hiring slowdown

February 15, 2026 • 7 min read

Major projects continue across the Valley, but slower migration and cautious hiring are reshaping housing, workforce supply, and long-term growth.... Read more »

McAllen neighbors block AEP Texas substation again despite rising power demand

February 12, 2026 • 3 min read

The project is at least 2.5 years behind schedule as electricity demand climbs and the utility warns summer heat could... Read more »

Harlingen mayor pushes back on potential $14B data center

February 12, 2026 • 4 min read

City and county leaders have grown wary of potential strain on water and energy systems as community opposition mounts.... Read more »

Heart hospital in McAllen reaches 30 years in a high-risk region

February 12, 2026 • 3 min read

The hospital has treated more than 200,000 patients since 1996 and moved from physician ownership to national system ownership, expanding... Read more »

McAllen nears $100M sales tax milestone as total construction surges 40%

February 11, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders highlighted retail momentum, housing affordability, and a sharp rise in residential and commercial development during the annual State... Read more »

Massive $5.7B LNG investment at Port of Brownsville moves closer to construction

February 11, 2026 • 3 min read

One of the largest private industrial projects ever proposed for the Rio Grande Valley just cleared a major financial hurdle.... Read more »

Valley lawmaker leads bipartisan push over DMV rule change that could slow car sales, cut ‘millions’ in tax revenue

February 11, 2026 • 2 min read

While the letter centers on economic concerns, the proposal also raises broader questions about documentation standards in communities shaped by... Read more »

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