Los Fresnos shelter for unaccompanied minors closes, laying off dozens of workers
The shelter’s federal contract was not renewed, leading to 56 layoffs as demand for services declined.... Read more »
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Matamoros loses nearly 3,000 more jobs as bankruptcy case ripples throughout the region
Trico Componentes’ closure pushes the total bankruptcy-related job losses in South Texas and northern Mexico to nearly 5,000.... Read more »
One of Reynosa’s largest logistics facilities shuts down as tariffs in U.S. and Mexico raise costs
XB Fulfillment workers say operations are reportedly shifting to McAllen as layoffs came early, severance fell short, and tensions rose... Read more »
Nearly 4,400 manufacturing jobs cut across South Texas and northern Mexico this year
The collapse of an auto parts supplier and softer U.S. auto demand are sending shockwaves through the border’s industrial base.... Read more »
Breaking: Auto parts manufacturer lays off 41 in Harlingen as Matamoros shutdown unfolds
Employees at its Matamoros plant have been protesting this week amid uncertainty over how many jobs will be lost as... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley shelter for immigrant children halts operations, lays off hundreds – see where buildings are for sale
The company’s north McAllen property has been used as a nursing home and a shelter for immigrant children in the... Read more »
Seatrium AmFELS is laying off 91 workers as LNG-tied company aims to take over Port of Brownsville site
The shipyard that builds offshore vessels and oil rigs plans to shed administrative roles, crane operators, welders, and mechanics by... Read more »
Exclusive interview: Raymondville shelter for migrant children to close, cutting more than 420 jobs
San Benito nonprofit cites end of six-year, $127 million federal contract at retrofitted Walmart site.... Read more »
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