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Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues

December 10, 2025 • 3 min read

His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »

South McAllen drainage project to protect 1,500 acres from flooding

December 9, 2025 • 2 min read

The project modernizes part of the city’s aging stormwater system, aiming to improve reliability during heavy rain and protect residential... Read more »

Why McAllen is turning to a $180M desalination plant to protect its water supply

December 2, 2025 • 5 min read

The project would treat brackish groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer, adding up to 10 million gallons a day of... Read more »

Here’s how much more traffic could be driving in the Rio Grande Valley this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025 • 2 min read

The three busiest travel days around Thanksgiving brought more than 44,000 drivers down U.S. 281 into Hidalgo County last year.... Read more »

Women powering economic development in South Texas, northern Mexico meet in McAllen to chart regional growth

November 23, 2025 • 3 min read

Speakers, including Texas Economic Development Corporation’s Valerie Segovia, highlighted women’s growing influence in investment, nearshoring, and economic strategy.... Read more »

Home sales rebound slightly in October in McAllen, Brownsville metros

November 20, 2025 • 3 min read

In October, the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metro had 9.5 months of inventory with more than 3,250 homes for sale, while Brownsville–Harlingen had... Read more »

Water dominates Valley infrastructure forum as leaders press for long-term solutions

November 20, 2025 • 3 min read

Officials warned that drought, scarce reservoirs, and costly fixes demand collaboration, conservation, and realistic timelines for securing the Valley’s water.... Read more »

Business and civic leaders to discuss regional infrastructure challenges and solutions at McAllen forum

November 11, 2025 • 3 min read

The “Foundations for Tomorrow” event on Nov. 19 will highlight long-term planning and partnerships for regional resilience.... Read more »

The Valley relies heavily on the Rio Grande for its water — and that could spell challenges as South Texas grows

November 9, 2025 • 5 min read

Most of South Texas’ water goes to agriculture, leaving cities, industries, and a growing population dependent on the Rio Grande... Read more »

Why the McAllen metro was a buyer’s market in September, with thousands of homes for sale, while Brownsville had fewer available

November 4, 2025 • 3 min read

There were more than 4,800 homes for sale across the Rio Grande Valley in September 2025, up from 3,900 just... Read more »

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