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Sending money to Mexico just got more expensive— here’s what to know

Sending money to Mexico just got more expensive— here’s what to know

December 31, 2025 • 2 min read

The Trump administration imposed a new tax on money sent to Mexico, but there are some loopholes to avoid paying... Read more »

RGV bars rang up $193M in alcohol sales in 2025; one McAllen bar stood above the rest

RGV bars rang up $193M in alcohol sales in 2025; one McAllen bar stood above the rest

December 31, 2025 • 2 min read

As revelers prepare to ring in the New Year, here’s a list of the most popular bars across the Rio... Read more »

Pharr International Bridge expansion nears completion as trade growth accelerates

Pharr International Bridge expansion nears completion as trade growth accelerates

December 30, 2025 • 3 min read

The $150 million project at one of the nation’s busiest cargo crossings is about 80% complete and on track for... Read more »

Nordstrom Rack coming to McAllen

Nordstrom Rack coming to McAllen

December 30, 2025 • 1 min read

The $3.6 million renovation would bring a 30,561-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store to a major retail center along Interstate 2. ... Read more »

Higher health insurance premiums and expiring ACA subsidies are squeezing the Rio Grande Valley’s middle class

Higher health insurance premiums and expiring ACA subsidies are squeezing the Rio Grande Valley’s middle class

December 30, 2025 • 5 min read

About one in five residents in the Valley had an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan in 2025, but that’s... Read more »

Hundreds of Rio Grande Valley companies lost state certification as Hispanic-owned. Here’s why

Hundreds of Rio Grande Valley companies lost state certification as Hispanic-owned. Here’s why

December 29, 2025 • 4 min read

Texas is backing away from efforts to level the playing field for contracting with minority-owned businesses, affecting hundreds of companies... Read more »

McAllen police identify murder suspect in killing of Hidalgo County appraisal board member

McAllen police identify murder suspect in killing of Hidalgo County appraisal board member

December 29, 2025 • 2 min read

Authorities say the suspect told investigators he would surrender, but has not done so as the investigation continues.... Read more »

Reynosa formalizes new cluster to organize major manufacturing sector

Reynosa formalizes new cluster to organize major manufacturing sector

December 28, 2025 • 5 min read

Tamaulipas state leaders say the structure is designed to improve coordination, training, and long-term planning.... Read more »

Police: Hidalgo County appraisal board member shot to death at his McAllen office

Police: Hidalgo County appraisal board member shot to death at his McAllen office

December 28, 2025 • 2 min read

McAllen investigators are asking for the public’s help to resolve the homicide.... Read more »

Breaking: Mission businessman, Hidalgo County appraisal board member killed 

Breaking: Mission businessman, Hidalgo County appraisal board member killed 

December 27, 2025 • 2 min read

Details surrounding the death of Eddy Betancourt, a prominent Mission businessman who also served on the Texas Facilities Commission, remain... Read more »

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