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The Valley relies heavily on the Rio Grande for its water — and that could spell challenges as South Texas grows

November 9, 2025 • 5 min read

Most of South Texas’ water goes to agriculture, leaving cities, industries, and a growing population dependent on the Rio Grande... Read more »

With billions in new deals, Brownsville’s LNG terminal races toward global scale

November 8, 2025 • 4 min read

NextDecade’s $13 billion expansion adds two new liquefaction trains, secures long-term buyers, and positions the Rio Grande LNG project to... Read more »

Reynosa industry leaders urge binational action as 2026 USMCA review looms

November 7, 2025 • 2 min read

Manufacturers and government officials pushed for policy stability and stronger cross-border coordination to protect the region’s industrial gains during an... Read more »

Binational bank launches $400M fund for border water projects as Rio Grande Valley faces worsening drought

November 7, 2025 • 3 min read

NADBank has approved a total of $400 million for new border water initiatives, including $100 million in grant-style financing and... Read more »

South Padre Island residents say a second causeway could reshape access to the popular beach destination — if it ever gets built

November 6, 2025 • 6 min read

The long-delayed project could boost tourism and safety, but funding and federal approvals remain major obstacles.... Read more »

New $13M hotel breaks ground in Harlingen amid rising demand for long-term stays

November 6, 2025 • 3 min read

The 124-room property, set to open in fall 2026, will cater to contractors, Winter Texans, and traveling professionals drawn to... Read more »

Pharr’s $120M bridge expansion to double its cargo capacity is set to be completed in January

November 6, 2025 • 4 min read

The city leveraged a 2019 federal directive that fast-tracked its presidential permit, cutting years off the expansion process at one... Read more »

DHR plans $30M medical research center as University of Houston expands its Valley footprint

November 5, 2025 • 9 min read

The partnership could bring dozens of medical students to Edinburg each year and strengthen clinical research in dementia and diabetes.... Read more »

UTRGV-trained physicians are reshaping the Valley’s strained healthcare system

November 5, 2025 • 5 min read

Since 2016, the UTRGV School of Medicine has produced 449 doctors — and more than 130 chose to stay and... Read more »

Why the McAllen metro was a buyer’s market in September, with thousands of homes for sale, while Brownsville had fewer available

November 4, 2025 • 3 min read

There were more than 4,800 homes for sale across the Rio Grande Valley in September 2025, up from 3,900 just... Read more »

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