Texas approved just four new cultural districts. Two are in the Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville and Edinburg earned the state designation, qualifying them to compete for grants aimed at tourism and economic development.... Read more »
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Rio Grande Valley job growth slows to a trickle through July
The Valley added 4,900 jobs over the year through July, almost entirely in the McAllen metro, while Brownsville-Harlingen added just... Read more »
Travelers spent $272M on RGV lodging in first half of 2026. See where they stayed
Travelers most often chose to stay on South Padre Island overnight when visiting the Valley, even more so in 2026... Read more »
South Texas communities chase federal dollars for their next big projects
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
McAllen led the Valley with $63 million in sales tax revenue through July, up 7.2%, while Edinburg bucked the regional... Read more »
Valvoline expands Valley footprint with sixth location — and more are coming
Velocity Auto Care has grown quickly since entering the Valley in 2025, most recently adding a Valvoline Instant Oil Change... Read more »
Boot Barn plans new store in Edinburg
The Western wear retailer is preparing to renovate an existing space near Interstate 69C and Canton Road, with construction expected... Read more »
Edinburg begins $7M transformation of Ebony Hills Golf Course near downtown
The city of Edinburg sees the golf course renovations as an economic development catalyst with the jumpstart of a new... Read more »
Edinburg inks deal with Arizona golf management company to run Ebony Hills, Los Lagos golf courses
Edinburg selected Troon Golf to manage its two municipal courses as the city looks to end taxpayer subsidies that totaled... Read more »
STHS Edinburg earns top Texas hospital ranking for fifth straight year
U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital No. 30 in Texas and the only Valley facility to earn Best... Read more »
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