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Irrigation districts seek $225M for projects that could conserve nearly a quarter of the Valley’s annual residential, business water use

February 26, 2026 • 2 min read

The districts have only secured about 20% of the funding needed for their proposed projects, leaving them with an estimated... Read more »

RGV Connect: The Valley’s bridge expansions are advancing, but connector funding is stuck

February 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Despite major investments in ports and international bridges, leaders say unfinished highway links could limit the economic return on the... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley leaders launch regional water study as supply uncertainty threatens growth

February 19, 2026 • 3 min read

The NADBank-backed advisory committee will guide infrastructure planning as drought pressure and growth strain existing capacity.... Read more »

Cavender’s is coming to Edinburg with a $5M investment and 15 new jobs

February 3, 2026 • 2 min read

The new location is projected to generate more than $4 million in annual retail sales during its first five years... Read more »

After nearly two decades, Hidalgo County RMA advances plan to close 73 miles of long-delayed trade loop

January 19, 2026 • 4 min read

The estimated $5 million engineering work was first bid in the mid-2000s, but funding constraints caused the contract to lapse.... Read more »

Why the Rio Grande Valley may create a new conservation district — and what it means for you

January 15, 2026 • 6 min read

Drought, rising groundwater use, and limits on river supplies are prompting Valley leaders to consider a new conservation district —... Read more »

What downtown Edinburg visitors should know as old Hidalgo County Courthouse demolition continues

December 16, 2025 • 3 min read

The area is seeing a major redevelopment tied to new facilities, including a new courthouse and parking garage, as well... Read more »

A $249 million solar project in Hidalgo County is in limbo — here’s why

December 14, 2025 • 3 min read

The project was expected to generate enough electricity to power about 40,000 homes annually and support hundreds of construction jobs.... Read more »

State of the Region luncheon centers on one message: the Valley moves forward together

December 10, 2025 • 3 min read

County judges and regional leaders highlighted shared priorities — from water and drainage to economic growth — saying coordinated advocacy... Read more »

South McAllen drainage project to protect 1,500 acres from flooding

December 9, 2025 • 2 min read

The project modernizes part of the city’s aging stormwater system, aiming to improve reliability during heavy rain and protect residential... Read more »

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