South Texas remains clear of screwworm as inspections intensify along major highways
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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 »
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
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Mexico removes unauthorized U.S.-marked signs from Playa Bagdad near Matamoros as binational probe intensifies
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Weslaco courts Mexican industry with binational investment forum and tour
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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
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Coming soon: Space Monkey Barrcade bets on nostalgia and in-person arcade play to draw crowds in Edinburg
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