Subscribe Now
Sign In
Español

News

Construction begins on a new cold storage industrial park in San Juan, which is almost sold out

Construction begins on a new cold storage industrial park in San Juan, which is almost sold out

October 22, 2025 • 3 min read

The newest cold storage industrial park sits a few miles away from the Pharr International Bridge.... Read more »

Millennials’ income in Edinburg outpaces peers across the Rio Grande Valley — and much of the U.S.

Millennials’ income in Edinburg outpaces peers across the Rio Grande Valley — and much of the U.S.

October 22, 2025 • 3 min read

A new SmartAsset study finds younger workers in Edinburg earn 32% more than the city’s overall median household, placing it... Read more »

McAllen is building a small business program to support retailers as they weather the brewing economic storm

McAllen is building a small business program to support retailers as they weather the brewing economic storm

October 22, 2025 • 4 min read

A new collaboration between the city and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce aims to help small retailers survive while offering... Read more »

Tariff Countdown: Border manufacturers brace for October deadline in U.S.–Mexico trade talks

Tariff Countdown: Border manufacturers brace for October deadline in U.S.–Mexico trade talks

October 20, 2025 • 5 min read

A 90-day extension kept tariffs from climbing to 30%, but maquiladora leaders say the threat of higher costs and delayed... Read more »

U.S. slaps 25% tariff on heavy trucks, shaking Mexico’s $15B export industry

U.S. slaps 25% tariff on heavy trucks, shaking Mexico’s $15B export industry

October 19, 2025 • 3 min read

Analysts warn the tariff could trigger higher transport costs and fresh uncertainty for manufacturers operating along the Texas–Mexico border.... Read more »

Exclusive: Inside Starbase’s rapid rise — hundreds of permits and major construction reshape SpaceX’s new city

Exclusive: Inside Starbase’s rapid rise — hundreds of permits and major construction reshape SpaceX’s new city

October 19, 2025 • 5 min read

As SpaceX builds out its company town, Starbase’s early permit data offers a rare look inside how the city is... Read more »

Valley retail sales climb 5.6% despite loss of more than 1,900 stores

Valley retail sales climb 5.6% despite loss of more than 1,900 stores

October 17, 2025 • 3 min read

Hidalgo and Cameron counties’ retail sales show a moderate growth pace compared to Texas peers.... Read more »

Rio Grande LNG is investing $6.7B to expand its export terminal in Brownsville – here’s why

Rio Grande LNG is investing $6.7B to expand its export terminal in Brownsville – here’s why

October 16, 2025 • 2 min read

A massive construction project that’s already underway in Brownsville just got bigger as Rio Grande LNG decided to expand the... Read more »

North Edinburg’s housing boom accelerates as La Sienna adds 233 homes

North Edinburg’s housing boom accelerates as La Sienna adds 233 homes

October 16, 2025 • 4 min read

Rhodes Enterprises, a McAllen-based builder, now delivers about one in every five new homes in Edinburg and plans to add... Read more »

Rhodes Enterprises goes all-in with a $100 million bet on South Texas renters

Rhodes Enterprises goes all-in with a $100 million bet on South Texas renters

October 16, 2025 • 5 min read

With eight new build-to-rent neighborhoods underway, the McAllen-based company is redefining what it means to lease a home in the... Read more »

Trending News
SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near Starbase
SpaceX is giving Brownsville $220M for water projects. In exchange, the city gave up zoning control of 444 acres near Starbase

August 30, 2026 • 11 min read

Brownsville data center debate rolled into larger zoning ban on event centers, social clubs and more

New capital projects chapter confronts growth challenges in the Rio Grande Valley

SpaceX quietly secured zoning approval for a new nearly 34-acre heavy industrial site along Boca Chica Highway

South Padre Island developer mulls new hotel or multifamily project, secures zoning for both

Daily Business Update

Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.

    Try 30 Days Free!

    Get full access to award-winning journalism covering business, real estate, health care, economic trends, and the people shaping the Rio Grande Valley.

    30 Days Free!

    $9.95/month

    Limited time offer

    Subscription renews after your 30 day free trial at $9.95/mo.

    Included Benefits

    • Unlimited access to all articles
    • Daily business news and analysis
    • Subscriber-only content and features
    Get Full Access

    Stay Ahead in Business

    Subscribe to our premium business content and get exclusive access to in-depth analysis, market insights, and expert interviews delivered straight to your inbox. You can also request information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities to grow your business.