Mexico’s economy grows, but weak industrial sector signals risks for border trade
Exports and consumer spending provide growth, but factory slowdown and job losses raise concerns for the border.... Read more »
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How Starr County is now competing with 150 rural Texas hospitals for federal grants
Starr County Memorial Hospital is just one of many rural hospitals in Texas now vying for federal government support in... Read more »
Starr Co. meeting could shape Texas’ plan for rural hospital funding, with major impact on residents and local jobs
The Monday session in Rio Grande City comes as the state drafts its request for federal support to modernize healthcare... Read more »
Reynosa’s home team returns to professional baseball after almost a decade
Fans have one more chance to see the Mexican Pacific League’s Venados de Mazatlán face Reynosa’s selection team Sunday.... Read more »
Mexico bans import of used tires
The move is expected to raise prices for businesses and consumers along Mexico’s northern border.... Read more »
Sam’s Club site development underway in Weslaco
$46.5 million project moves forward with land clearing and grading.... Read more »
The median sale price for a single-family home in the McAllen metro hit $245K; in Brownsville, it’s even higher
Selling a single family home in Brownsville and McAllen metro areas have changed and for now, it’s a buyer's market.... Read more »
ICE raid at McAllen warehouse raises concerns about local workforce, leaves families in limbo
Advocates warn raids will worsen staffing shortages and disrupt the Valley’s cross-border economy.... Read more »
Developing: ICE raid reported at McAllen warehouse
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appear to have detained workers at the Tres Dimensiones Ropa Usada on Thursday morning. ... Read more »
Hundreds flock to the first IKEA in the Rio Grande Valley, Pharr leaders push for bigger store
IKEA is experimenting with a small scale store in the Rio Grande Valley, the first for the Swedish retailer.... Read more »
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