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TownePlace Suites by Marriott moves forward with $6.25M McAllen hotel

August 31, 2026 • 2 min read

Marriott has listed the planned hotel in franchise documents since at least 2022; a new state filing puts construction start... Read more »

Travelers spent $272M on RGV lodging in first half of 2026. See where they stayed

August 17, 2026 • 4 min read

Travelers most often chose to stay on South Padre Island overnight when visiting the Valley, even more so in 2026... Read more »

South Padre Island seeks public input on convention center expansion

August 8, 2026 • 2 min read

The Aug. 11 community workshop comes as the city continues weighing a major investment aimed at attracting larger events and... Read more »

GW’s BBQ expands with new family-friendly beer garden in San Juan

July 25, 2026 • 4 min read

The Post Oak Beer Garden adds live music, cocktails, and outdoor gathering space as the nationally recognized barbecue brand continues... Read more »

McAllen fine-dining staple House. Wine. & Bistro. to close after 18 years

June 18, 2026 • 3 min read

The Delgado Collective plans to transform the restaurant that launched its hospitality portfolio into a new concept as it looks... Read more »

Two Valley restaurants named among world’s best burger spots

June 17, 2026 • 2 min read

The recognition places Rio Grande Valley restaurants alongside some of the world’s most prominent burger destinations.... Read more »

South Padre Island water park investing $750K to rebuild signature slide

June 10, 2026 • 1 min read

Beach Water Park plans to have the Hurricane Slide back in operation by the end of August, according to state... Read more »

Brownsville opens tourism dollars for projects that drive visitors

May 20, 2026 • 2 min read

Brownsville organizations have until July 6 to apply for Hotel Occupancy Tax funding tied to tourism and visitor activity.... Read more »

Edinburg on track for $20M redevelopment for two hotels

May 8, 2026 • 2 min read

A $20 million hotel redevelopment project is underway in Edinburg near South Closner Boulevard and Trenton Road.... Read more »

Two new hotels bring $27M investment to Brownsville’s Four Corners

April 27, 2026 • 2 min read

Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt Place projects will add 245 rooms along Boca Chica Boulevard as tourism and business travel... Read more »

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