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A year of becoming: The Rio Grande Valley in 2026

A year of becoming: The Rio Grande Valley in 2026

January 6, 2026 • 7 min read

Bridge expansions, LNG construction, SpaceX growth, and trade shifts are reshaping the region — here’s what to watch this year.... Read more »

Development at former McAllen Civic Center site begins to take shape; see plans

Development at former McAllen Civic Center site begins to take shape; see plans

January 6, 2026 • 3 min read

The McAllen Civic Center was demolished about a decade ago to make way for a new upscale shopping center and... Read more »

Affordable homes, rising costs: Why the Valley’s housing market is at a crossroads

Affordable homes, rising costs: Why the Valley’s housing market is at a crossroads

January 6, 2026 • 4 min read

While the Rio Grande Valley remains more affordable than many major U.S. metros, persistent cost pressures are reshaping what affordable... Read more »

Over 1,200 acres of Rio Grande Valley citrus placed under new fruit fly quarantines

Over 1,200 acres of Rio Grande Valley citrus placed under new fruit fly quarantines

January 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quarantine zones in La Feria and Peñitas are delaying harvests as growers contend with recurring pest controls.... Read more »

New Texas laws in effect on Jan. 1: property taxes, insurance, and limits on AI

New Texas laws in effect on Jan. 1: property taxes, insurance, and limits on AI

January 5, 2026 • 7 min read

See a clear, easy-to-follow list of the Texas laws that took effect Jan. 1 and what they mean for Rio... Read more »

Fewer crossings, higher value: How Mexico’s trade adapted after U.S. tariffs

Fewer crossings, higher value: How Mexico’s trade adapted after U.S. tariffs

January 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Stricter customs rules reshaped border operations in 2025, pushing companies toward larger, more complex transactions as oversight increased.... Read more »

Six construction projects to watch in the Rio Grande Valley in 2026

Six construction projects to watch in the Rio Grande Valley in 2026

January 4, 2026 • 4 min read

Use our interactive map to track the major construction projects shaping the Rio Grande Valley in 2026.... Read more »

Mexico auto sales dip in 2025, but Reynosa dealers report strong demand

Mexico auto sales dip in 2025, but Reynosa dealers report strong demand

January 4, 2026 • 5 min read

Border dealers cite SUV purchases, financing incentives, and used-vehicle sales as national volumes soften.... Read more »

Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse move closer to construction in Peñitas

Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse move closer to construction in Peñitas

January 2, 2026 • 1 min read

State records show both restaurants have formally filed construction plans along Expressway 83, signaling the next phase of Peñitas’ retail... Read more »

The Rio Grande Valley has added billions in property value since 2020, but growth hasn’t been even

The Rio Grande Valley has added billions in property value since 2020, but growth hasn’t been even

January 2, 2026 • 5 min read

A RGV Business Journal analysis traces where the Valley’s growth concentrated — and where it lagged.... Read more »

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

October 14, 2026 • 6 min read

25 Mexican businesses eye McAllen expansion after city pitches U.S. market entry program

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