Upcoming USMCA review puts South Texas–Mexico trade at risk, negotiator warns
The trade expert says rising political pressure for new tariffs could destabilize decades of cross-border production that fuel the Valley’s... Read more »
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$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 »
Here’s how much more traffic could be driving in the Rio Grande Valley this Thanksgiving
The three busiest travel days around Thanksgiving brought more than 44,000 drivers down U.S. 281 into Hidalgo County last year.... Read more »
Weslaco courts Mexican industry with binational investment forum and tour
Presenters highlighted industrial demand, border infrastructure, soft-landing programs, and legal guidance for companies exploring U.S. expansion.... Read more »
Binational bank launches $400M fund for border water projects as Rio Grande Valley faces worsening drought
NADBank has approved a total of $400 million for new border water initiatives, including $100 million in grant-style financing and... Read more »
Analysis: What UTRGV’s $100 million milestone in research funding means for the Rio Grande Valley
UTRGV's research expenditures positions it for Carnegie R1 status and expands its role as a catalyst for regional innovation and... Read more »
Government contracts buoy Valley hotels — but long-term growth may hinge on tourism
Hotels across the Rio Grande Valley have stayed busy thanks to state and federal bookings, but hoteliers say lasting success... Read more »
Construction begins on a new cold storage industrial park in San Juan, which is almost sold out
The newest cold storage industrial park sits a few miles away from the Pharr International Bridge.... Read more »
Millennials’ income in Edinburg outpaces peers across the Rio Grande Valley — and much of the U.S.
A new SmartAsset study finds younger workers in Edinburg earn 32% more than the city’s overall median household, placing it... Read more »
Valley retail sales climb 5.6% despite loss of more than 1,900 stores
Hidalgo and Cameron counties’ retail sales show a moderate growth pace compared to Texas peers.... Read more »
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