Behind the deal: How McAllen landed Valeo’s $225M plant
McAllen leaders outline how strategy, incentives, and regional advantages helped land the project amid competition across the U.S. and Mexico.... Read more »
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Business bankruptcies in the Valley doubled last year — and most are shutting down
About 63% of the region’s business bankruptcies originated in Hidalgo County, according to federal court data.... Read more »
Private sector jobs lead Valley employment — though county shares vary widely
Roughly 1 in 10 Valley workers runs a business, either incorporated or solo.... Read more »
Irrigation districts seek $225M for projects that could conserve nearly a quarter of the Valley’s annual residential, business water use
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
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
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
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
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
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
The area is seeing a major redevelopment tied to new facilities, including a new courthouse and parking garage, as well... Read more »
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