Tamaulipas is rethinking how it sells its cattle. A $44.5M project would keep more of the business at home
The state, its flagship university and livestock industry are joining forces to take cattle from ranch to finished product as... Read more »
News
Tamaulipas eyes return to U.S. cattle market as screwworm cases fall
With screwworm cases falling, producers are urging broader prevention efforts as Tamaulipas works toward rejoining the U.S. cattle market.... Read more »
South Texas ranchers press for answers as Texas enlists them in fight against screwworm
At a Starr County forum, state officials urged producers to report suspected cases quickly while ranchers sought answers on treatment,... Read more »
Abbott pushes to speed up Edinburg screwworm facility after second Texas case confirmed
The governor expanded a statewide disaster declaration Friday and wants the South Texas sterile fly production facility operating by May... Read more »
Screwworm reaches Texas, but no cases reported in the Rio Grande Valley
County leaders are coordinating with state and federal agencies, increasing public awareness, and urging residents to report suspected infections in... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley leaders urge vigilance as the screwworm threat moves closer to Texas
County judges, ranchers, and state officials warned residents to stay alert as Mexico reports more than 1,800 active screwworm cases,... Read more »
Tamaulipas ramps up screwworm containment efforts as outbreak edges closer to Texas border
As of last week, Tamaulipas officials confirmed 435 cumulative cases as the USDA expands sterile fly operations and South Texas... Read more »
Federal officials break ground on $750M screwworm facility in Edinburg
The project aims to produce up to 300 million sterile flies per week to stop the parasite’s spread toward Texas.... Read more »
The worms are coming: Texas’ $11B wildlife economy faces a rising threat
From trophy deer hunts to birding, a New World screwworm outbreak could disrupt billions in economic activity as the parasite... Read more »
Trending News
SpaceX reschedules Starship’s first flight around the Earth
How much water does SpaceX need to operate near Brownsville? Nearly 20x its current use
Crunch Fitness is expanding and struggling in the Valley. Here’s why
Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.
Try 30 Days Free!
Get full access to award-winning journalism covering business, real estate, health care, economic trends, and the people shaping the Rio Grande Valley.
30 Days Free!
$9.95/month
Limited time offer
Subscription renews after your 30 day free trial at $9.95/mo.
Included Benefits
- Unlimited access to all articles
- Daily business news and analysis
- Subscriber-only content and features
Stories That Matter
- Tamaulipas is rethinking how it sells its cattle. A $44.5M project would keep more of the business at home
- Brownsville is changing its drainage fee. Businesses could pay more as the city looks to raise $6.2M a year
- Mission’s first Small Business Expo puts $25K on the line for local entrepreneurs
- Reynosa’s newest technical high school focuses on AI, semiconductors and bionics
- McCoy’s gives $10K, tools to launch Mid-Valley construction academy
- UT Health RGV performs new digestive procedure for first time in the Valley
- TSTC bets on advanced manufacturing to meet RGV’s industrial boom
- Pharr’s cross-border business push earns international recognition
- Brownsville eases drought restrictions after nearly three years as Rio Grande reservoir levels improve
- Texas A&M’s $53.5M McAllen research center will tackle water, food security and Valley health