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Meet the CEO behind the Rio Grande Valley’s passenger rail moonshot

February 6, 2026 • 5 min read

The Triangle Railroad company is trying to build a passenger rail line across the Valley – here’s how they expect... Read more »

Mercedes changes course on incentive zone tied to premium outlet corridor

February 5, 2026 • 4 min read

Read why Mercedes is dissolving its first tax increment reinvestment zone — and how the city plans to move forward.... Read more »

A Reynosa manufacturer is building the backbone of data centers and AI facilities — and it’s expanding​

February 5, 2026 • 2 min read

A new 150,000-square-foot plant will build the systems that manage electricity inside high-tech facilities.... Read more »

Why San Luis Potosí officials are looking to Mission for future trade routes

February 5, 2026 • 3 min read

The state’s economic chief met with Mission and Valley leaders to discuss future cargo traffic as the Anzalduas International Bridge... Read more »

Housing uncertainty meets workforce strain: What to know about HUD’s directive, mixed-status families, and legal-status reviews

February 5, 2026 • 4 min read

The federal agency's 'Cleaning house' directive adds another layer of immigration enforcement for the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »

Delia’s tamales owner settles worker wage theft lawsuit

February 5, 2026 • 2 min read

The popular Rio Grande Valley restaurant was accused by more than two dozen workers of failing to pay them the... Read more »

Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its massive expansion plan in Brownsville

February 4, 2026 • 2 min read

Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its $6.7B expansion plan in Brownsville.... Read more »

Breaking: HUD order to verify tenants’ legal status puts Valley residents at risk of displacement

February 4, 2026 • 3 min read

The move could affect nearly 14,300 households across the Valley, where thousands of families rely on Section 8 vouchers to... Read more »

Why a Brownsville resident built a flight school for his daughter — and others

February 3, 2026 • 5 min read

The Flight Academy of South Texas in Brownsville emphasizes training with advanced aircraft and technology, owner Jorge Whitley said.... Read more »

Texas now requires legal status for professional licenses. How it could affect the Valley’s fastest-growing jobs​

February 3, 2026 • 2 min read

The change applies to electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, cosmetologists, barbers, tow truck operators, vehicle inspectors, and midwives, among others.... Read more »

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