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Longtime Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority director to retire

December 8, 2025 • 4 min read

As the board searches for a successor, the agency reflects on Rodriguez’s 13-year tenure guiding staff growth, major milestones, and... Read more »

Hidalgo County loop advances as major tollway, trade corridor projects move forward

December 3, 2025 • 4 min read

The HCRMA's latest report outlines progress on the 365 Tollway, the IBTC, and other planned connectors that will form a... Read more »

New $8M public safety center coming to Alamo, plus ‘State of the City’ projects to watch

November 14, 2025 • 2 min read

Alamo officials shared economic development projects during its first state of the city address, including a new public safety center... Read more »

Pharr’s $120M bridge expansion to double its cargo capacity is set to be completed in January

November 6, 2025 • 4 min read

The city leveraged a 2019 federal directive that fast-tracked its presidential permit, cutting years off the expansion process at one... Read more »

Valley retail sales climb 5.6% despite loss of more than 1,900 stores

October 17, 2025 • 3 min read

Hidalgo and Cameron counties’ retail sales show a moderate growth pace compared to Texas peers.... Read more »

Palmhurst extends Skyline ambulance contract despite bankruptcy filing

October 9, 2025 • 2 min read

The Palmhurst City Council voted to extend its contract with Skyline EMS in September for at least two more years,... Read more »

Hidalgo Co. touts record savings, major projects, and new RioPlex vision at State of the County address

October 9, 2025 • 5 min read

County grows savings to half its budget while investing in infrastructure and promoting economic development.... Read more »

New UT Health RGV facility brings advanced cancer treatment to one of Texas’ most uninsured regions

October 8, 2025 • 3 min read

The McAllen center also expands access to surgery, advanced imaging, and rehab for Rio Grande Valley patients.... Read more »

Mission businesses can now apply for up to $15,000 in grant funding

October 7, 2025 • 2 min read

Mission EDC invests $225K to boost local entrepreneurship through Build Mission Fund, now in its third year.... Read more »

Sam’s Club site development underway in Weslaco

October 3, 2025 • 1 min read

$46.5 million project moves forward with land clearing and grading.... Read more »

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