Homeland Security chief hears farmers’ concerns, dismisses economic fallout of ICE raids
Kristi Noem emphasized border security during a Valley visit while dismissing concerns from industry leaders about labor shortages linked to... Read more »
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RGV bars rang up $193M in alcohol sales in 2025; one McAllen bar stood above the rest
As revelers prepare to ring in the New Year, here’s a list of the most popular bars across the Rio... Read more »
McAllen and Brownsville housing markets are telling different stories
Inventory levels, buyer activity, and pricing pressures are playing out differently in the two metro areas this year.... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley job growth rate outpaced the Texas average in September
Private education and health services led job growth across the Rio Grande Valley through September 2025.... Read more »
Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues
His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »
$6.7 million cold-storage warehouse set to break ground in Brownsville
The nearly 53,000-square-foot facility, filed under Produce Nation Cold Storage, is scheduled to begin construction next week.... Read more »
DHR Health Brownsville plans expansion for surgery, emergency room
The hospital plans to add ER bays, surgical suites, and upgraded imaging after securing city permits for its latest renovation... Read more »
Brownsville is hunting for a hotel developer for the Gladys Porter Zoo expansion
The city of Brownsville is hunting for a development partner for the future hotel, which would overlook the Gladys Porter... 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 »
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 »
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