Cameron County set to acquire B&M Bridge, adding fourth international crossing to its network
Officials say the move strengthens oversight of binational commerce as the county pursues major upgrades and new permits along the... Read more »
News
South Texas’ shuttered sugar mill now part of $1 billion plan to revive U.S. cane industry
The project could bring more than 130 Valley sugar farms back into production, restore jobs, and strengthen the region’s agricultural... Read more »
Exclusive interview: Raymondville shelter for migrant children to close, cutting more than 420 jobs
San Benito nonprofit cites end of six-year, $127 million federal contract at retrofitted Walmart site.... Read more »
South Texas ranchers brace as flesh-eating screwworm advances toward border, threatening cattle herds
A confirmed case in northern Mexico raises alarms in the Rio Grande Valley, where millions in cattle investments — and... Read more »
Crossing into the U.S. just got more expensive for many travelers going beyond the border zone
The paperwork fee for travel beyond the Rio Grande Valley increased 400% today at land crossings.... Read more »
Valley’s largest newspaper company outsourcing McAllen printing to Reynosa, layoffs hit press staff
Closure of The Monitor’s press ends more than a century of local printing and eliminates Valley production jobs.... Read more »
Driscoll Children’s Hospital investing $2.2M in Edinburg expansions
Projects will add more than 30,000 square feet of finished space at the Day Surgery at Renaissance facility.... Read more »
Home Depot anchors Peñitas boom as city braces for retail, housing surge
Burlington, Ross, and Marshalls confirmed as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse listed in plans.... Read more »
New $10M Hilton hotel to begin construction in Brownsville
The $10M hotel in Brownsville is expected to become an Embassy Suites and open in November 2026.... Read more »
Freedom Bank eyes second McAllen branch as it seeks to expand footprint
Alamo-based lender looks to grow beyond its five existing South Texas locations.... Read more »
Trending News
Rhodes Enterprises goes all-in with a $100 million bet on South Texas renters
The Rio Grande Valley: two countries, one inspiring story
Valley’s largest newspaper company outsourcing McAllen printing to Reynosa, layoffs hit press staff
Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.
Special Offer: $1/week
Daily stories, expert reporting, and unlimited access
Subscription renews December 31, 2025 at $9.95/mo
Stories That Matter
- New $8M public safety center coming to Alamo, plus ‘State of the City’ projects to watch
- Big retailers in Reynosa see early gains during Mexico’s Black Friday–style event, but downtown shops struggle as U.S. shoppers stay away
- Texas National Bank acquiring Citizens State in Starr County
- UTRGV football debut energizes Valley, fuels estimated $14.5M economic boost
- Reynosa, Matamoros drive Tamaulipas workforce past 1.7 million
- Weslaco engineering firm sues Donna, says city owes nearly $4.5 million for wastewater project
- Puerto del Norte–Matamoros opens near Texas border
- The story behind the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal
- Mission lands $50M metal recycling plant as Mexican company expands to the U.S.
- Tim Hortons adds 5th Reynosa store in 2 years