Valley hotel demand surges 10.6%, pushing receipts past $107M in Q1
South Padre Island led the market, while Brownsville and Harlingen saw double-digit growth, according to state hotel tax data.... Read more »
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Huey Magoo’s eyes Harlingen location as it expands into Texas
The chicken tender-focused chain is planning a broader push across the Rio Grande Valley as it enters Texas.... Read more »
Construction projects to watch: UTRGV research site, Brownsville surgical center, Harlingen golf facility
These Rio Grande Valley construction projects over $1 million are underway or planned for 2026.... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw sales tax revenue growth through April
Newly released data shows nearly a dozen cities posted double-digit gains, while several smaller communities reported declines.... Read more »
Listen: The RGV Business Journal breaks down the push against data centers in South Texas
The Journal partners with KEDT public radio in Corpus Christi to cover major regional trends, issues, and challenges — and... Read more »
Cameron County draws a line on data centers — but lacks the power to stop them
County leaders support growth but warn large-scale facilities could strain the water supply, electricity, and infrastructure without stronger safeguards.... Read more »
Harlingen blocks ethanol project over safety, traffic concerns
City leaders signaled the operation may be better suited for port infrastructure, though current rail limitations complicate that path.... Read more »
World Cup campaign puts Valley on global stage as crews pump over $250K into the local economy
Bank of America’s World Cup campaign brought a film crew to Harlingen and Brownsville, where officials said the production booked... Read more »
Harlingen considers a temporary ban on data centers. Here’s what comes next
City leaders aim to assess infrastructure strain and draft rules as concerns grow over water use, electricity demand, and long-term... Read more »
Harlingen nonprofit fights to revive small farm project after USDA pulls $7.5M grant
The funding was designed to secure farmland and train a new generation of growers as Texas continues losing farms and... Read more »
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