Proposed Harlingen data center draws opposition over water and power use
What’s known so far about the site, the wastewater agreement, and what still must happen before any deal is approved.... Read more »
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Harlingen maps a downtown revival with new incentives and a reimagined park system
Valle Vista Mall is likely to be redeveloped into a mixed-use site under Harlingen’s draft plan, which also proposes new... Read more »
New pickleball facility planned in Harlingen, state filing shows
The $120,000 project will add a nearly 9,000-square-foot covered pickleball facility, according to state records.... Read more »
U.K. business plans massive data center in Harlingen, records show
Eneus Energy is under contract to purchase 1,780 acres from a Raymondville-based farmer, Cameron County records show.... Read more »
New $13M hotel breaks ground in Harlingen amid rising demand for long-term stays
The 124-room property, set to open in fall 2026, will cater to contractors, Winter Texans, and traveling professionals drawn to... Read more »
Why the McAllen metro was a buyer’s market in September, with thousands of homes for sale, while Brownsville had fewer available
There were more than 4,800 homes for sale across the Rio Grande Valley in September 2025, up from 3,900 just... Read more »
SNAP freeze leaves 76,000 RGV families in limbo as food banks launch disaster-style response
Relief groups race to fill the gap left by Washington’s gridlock, hoping community donations can stave off hunger through the... Read more »
McAllen loses trade jobs as Brownsville gains, but both metros grow overall
The Rio Grande Valley’s two largest cities added nearly 7,000 jobs over the year, even as cross-border policy changes cloud... Read more »
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