Valley sales tax collections are up 5.7%. Could a stronger peso be helping?
Valley cities collected $327.1 million in sales tax revenue through September as the Mexican peso strengthened and 39 of 44... Read more »
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Your tomatoes are getting expensive — and fewer are crossing through Pharr
Roma tomato crossings through Pharr are down nearly 45% as weather, tariffs, and transportation costs squeeze one of the region’s... Read more »
Reynosa families adjust holiday budgets amid rising costs to keep Christmas dinner traditions
Mexican shoppers compare prices, switch brands, and prioritize traditional dishes as families gather from both sides of the border.... Read more »
Why residents in Reynosa and Matamoros are paying more for everyday costs — and what’s driving the increase
The latest inflation data in Mexico show a clear shift along the border — and residents are starting to feel... Read more »
McAllen is building a small business program to support retailers as they weather the brewing economic storm
A new collaboration between the city and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce aims to help small retailers survive while offering... Read more »
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