U.S. declines to renew USMCA, creating new uncertainty for Rio Grande Valley trade
The trade agreement remains in effect, but the U.S. decision not to renew it begins annual reviews that business leaders... Read more »
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Produce giant opens $33M cold storage hub in Pharr — its biggest Valley project yet
The new Robinson Fresh facility will replace the company’s Edinburg and Weslaco operations.... Read more »
Pharr lands new $15M cold storage facility as produce trade continues to expand
The 55,000-square-foot warehouse will handle fresh produce, add cold-chain capacity, and is expected to be completed by mid-August.... Read more »
A year of becoming: The Rio Grande Valley in 2026
Bridge expansions, LNG construction, SpaceX growth, and trade shifts are reshaping the region — here’s what to watch this year.... Read more »
Pharr International Bridge expansion nears completion as trade growth accelerates
The $150 million project at one of the nation’s busiest cargo crossings is about 80% complete and on track for... Read more »
New $9.5 million cold-storage facility planned in Pharr
The 56,000-square-foot project would add cold-chain capacity near the Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge, a major gateway for produce imports.... Read more »
Massive 175-acre Sharyland industrial park underway near Anzalduas International Bridge
The industrial park is just one phase of a master-planned development that spans 3,400 acres across the cities of McAllen... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
Upcoming USMCA review puts South Texas–Mexico trade at risk, negotiator warns
The trade expert says rising political pressure for new tariffs could destabilize decades of cross-border production that fuel the Valley’s... Read more »
Progreso International Bridge to break ground on $8M truck-inspection project as commercial traffic grows
The Mid-Valley crossing is expanding federal inspection capacity, modernizing cargo lanes, and positioning the area for new industrial development.... Read more »
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