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Mexican tech company chooses McAllen as launchpad for U.S. expansion

August 26, 2026 • 4 min read

Ticketopolis arrives in Texas after creating more than 11,000 events, issuing 1 million tickets and processing more than $20 million... Read more »

SpaceX seeks to take zoning control over nearly 450 acres from city of Brownsville as a ‘regional’ water deal takes shape

August 24, 2026 • 4 min read

The city says SpaceX is negotiating an investment that could roughly double regional potable water capacity as commissioners weigh its... Read more »

Mission’s first Small Business Expo puts $25K on the line for local entrepreneurs

August 23, 2026 • 2 min read

The free, full-day event will bring businesses, resources and an entrepreneur pitch competition to the Mission Event Center on Sept.... Read more »

Pharr’s cross-border business push earns international recognition

August 22, 2026 • 3 min read

The Pharr Global Business Hub was recognized for connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, and investment opportunities across South Texas and Mexico.... Read more »

BMW sales at Bert Ogden in Pharr are outpacing some bigger Texas markets, leaders say

August 21, 2026 • 9 min read

The Rio Grande Valley population may be smaller than other markets in Texas but BMW dealership leaders say demand is... Read more »

South Texas communities chase federal dollars for their next big projects

August 16, 2026 • 3 min read

Federal agencies gathered in Edinburg to connect South Texas communities with funding for housing, infrastructure, healthcare, and small businesses.... Read more »

Most Rio Grande Valley cities see sales tax gains through July 2026

August 15, 2026 • 3 min read

McAllen led the Valley with $63 million in sales tax revenue through July, up 7.2%, while Edinburg bucked the regional... Read more »

Mexico president opens Tamaulipas tour in Reynosa with $2.16B housing push

August 15, 2026 • 2 min read

President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted plans for 60,000 new homes for workers and more than $2 billion in statewide housing investment.... Read more »

USMCA won’t die in 2026 — but it’s entering a new, uncertain phase, RGV trade expert says

August 14, 2026 • 5 min read

The trade pact remains in force, but annual reviews, shifting tariffs and ongoing negotiations are creating new uncertainty for South... Read more »

The Valley landed the projects. Now it has to power them — and the others that are following

August 13, 2026 • 9 min read

Industrial growth is bringing power requests larger than Brownsville’s electric system as the Valley races to expand power and water... Read more »

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