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News

Why the McAllen metro was a buyer’s market in September, with thousands of homes for sale, while Brownsville had fewer available

November 4, 2025 • 3 min read

There were more than 4,800 homes for sale across the Rio Grande Valley in September 2025, up from 3,900 just... Read more »

A look back: The 1975 ‘Big Bird’ mystery that haunted South Texas headlines

October 30, 2025 • 9 min read

The Journal’s chief operations officer revisits his early days as a border reporter covering strange sightings of a giant, red-eyed... Read more »

Brownsville launches Uber-powered transit pilot to replace fixed bus route

October 29, 2025 • 2 min read

The Route 30 Ride Share program marks the city’s first partnership with Uber to offer on-demand, no-cost rides within the... Read more »

Cameron County to borrow $33M for Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge purchase, upgrades

October 28, 2025 • 6 min read

Officials say the 30-year revenue bonds will cover the county’s 50% share of the B&M Bridge and related renovations.... Read more »

Matamoros and Brownsville move in sync as cross-border industrial corridor takes shape

October 27, 2025 • 4 min read

Once loosely connected manufacturing hubs, the two cities are now aligning strategies that mirror McAllen–Reynosa’s binational model to capture nearshoring... Read more »

Tariff Countdown: Border manufacturers brace for October deadline in U.S.–Mexico trade talks

October 20, 2025 • 5 min read

A 90-day extension kept tariffs from climbing to 30%, but maquiladora leaders say the threat of higher costs and delayed... Read more »

Rio Grande LNG is investing $6.7B to expand its export terminal in Brownsville – here’s why

October 16, 2025 • 2 min read

A massive construction project that’s already underway in Brownsville just got bigger as Rio Grande LNG decided to expand the... Read more »

Rhodes Enterprises goes all-in with a $100 million bet on South Texas renters

October 16, 2025 • 5 min read

With eight new build-to-rent neighborhoods underway, the McAllen-based company is redefining what it means to lease a home in the... Read more »

Starbase delays plan to annex 1,200 acres into city limits, citing ‘more information needed’

October 15, 2025 • 2 min read

City leaders approved forming a natural resources committee to advise on wetland restoration and coastal conservation.... Read more »

Starbase looks to grow city by annexation, adding 1,200 acres next to SpaceX

October 14, 2025 • 4 min read

Starbase city officials may vote to expand the boundaries of a growing community inside of SpaceX’s headquarters near Brownsville.... Read more »

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