Mission EDC awards $225,000 to help 15 small businesses upgrade and expand
The Ruby Red Ventures grants will fund improvements from equipment to facades as part of the city’s push to strengthen... Read more »
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Home sales rebound slightly in October in McAllen, Brownsville metros
In October, the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metro had 9.5 months of inventory with more than 3,250 homes for sale, while Brownsville–Harlingen had... Read more »
Water dominates Valley infrastructure forum as leaders press for long-term solutions
Officials warned that drought, scarce reservoirs, and costly fixes demand collaboration, conservation, and realistic timelines for securing the Valley’s water.... Read more »
SpaceX plans to add thousands of jobs by 2030 and seeks $7.5 million in economic incentives
Starbase city officials approved two state incentive applications tied to major manufacturing and launch-site expansions in Cameron County.... Read more »
Mexico removes unauthorized U.S.-marked signs from Playa Bagdad near Matamoros as binational probe intensifies
Mexican naval forces took down six markers as officials examine who ordered their placement and whether shifting river boundaries played... Read more »
Weslaco courts Mexican industry with binational investment forum and tour
Presenters highlighted industrial demand, border infrastructure, soft-landing programs, and legal guidance for companies exploring U.S. expansion.... Read more »
Willacy County moves to join regional trade network with proposed foreign-trade zone
County leaders say the designation would position Port Mansfield for new investment, expand tariff-free warehousing options, and deepen ties with... Read more »
Brownsville’s Búho bookstore readies for new Barnes & Noble — and welcomes the boost in readers
Owner Gilbert Hernandez says the national chain’s arrival won’t shake his confidence as he expands Búho with curated books, antique... Read more »
Coming soon: Space Monkey Barrcade bets on nostalgia and in-person arcade play to draw crowds in Edinburg
The Edinburg venue will use a $15 wristband for unlimited game play, with food, drinks, and late-night hours rounding out... Read more »
Analysis: Texas’ water future demands collaboration, not complacency
John Beckham of the North American Development Bank explains why the binational lender chose the Rio Grande Valley as the... Read more »
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