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New 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru planned in Weslaco

December 2, 2025 • 1 min read

The $1.25 million project will build a 541-square-foot, drive-thru-only coffee shop on North Texas Boulevard, according to state records.... Read more »

New Cavender’s store planned in Weslaco, state filing shows

December 2, 2025 • 1 min read

A $1.2 million project will renovate more than 15,000 square feet at Weslaco Palm Plaza for a new Cavender’s store,... Read more »

New Payne Volkswagen dealership coming to Edinburg

December 1, 2025 • 1 min read

The $15 million project includes a 46,659-square-foot showroom and service center, with construction expected to begin in early 2026.... Read more »

New pickleball facility planned in Harlingen, state filing shows

December 1, 2025 • 1 min read

The $120,000 project will add a nearly 9,000-square-foot covered pickleball facility, according to state records.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley lawmaker to propose new immigrant worker visa program for small businesses

November 24, 2025 • 4 min read

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez drafted legislation that would enable small businesses to sponsor long-time employees without legal work authorization in... Read more »

Edinburg reports 32% jump in construction activity through October

November 23, 2025 • 1 min read

Residential activity continues to climb, with multi-family construction more than doubling year-over-year, city officials said.... Read more »

South Texas builders press officials for action as rampant ICE raids roil construction sites and strain the region’s economy

November 17, 2025 • 7 min read

Construction leaders say frequent immigration raids are sweeping up legal work visa holders, disrupting building in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »

Dallas Fed warns immigration crackdowns may be slowing Texas job growth

November 3, 2025 • 6 min read

Dallas Federal Reserve researchers missed the agriculture and construction industry impact from immigration policies.... Read more »

McAllen sets sights on regional tourism with $230 million Boeye Reservoir development

October 14, 2025 • 2 min read

City officials expect the mixed-use waterfront project to draw 460,000 visitors annually, generate $35.6 million in yearly spending, and support... Read more »

Edinburg breaks ground on long-awaited downtown parking garage near county courthouse

October 10, 2025 • 1 min read

The three-story structure will add 268 parking spaces to serve nearby landmarks and ease congestion in the city’s historic core... Read more »

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