Behind the deal: How McAllen landed Valeo’s $225M plant
McAllen leaders outline how strategy, incentives, and regional advantages helped land the project amid competition across the U.S. and Mexico.... Read more »
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French autoparts manufacturer plans $225M plant in McAllen, to hire 500 workers
The Paris-based supplier will build a 337,000-square-foot facility in McAllen to produce GM compute units, with production expected to begin... 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 »
Credit card fees are gobbling up restaurant profits in South Texas
With margins around 5%, even small processing costs are forcing operators to rethink pricing, staffing, and investment.... Read more »
McAllen is building three pedestrian tunnels — here’s where they’ll go
City leaders say the tunnels will connect parks, trails, and tourism assets while allowing pedestrians to safely cross major roads.... Read more »
Reynosa restaurant turns family mole recipe into global business
Momole has grown from a three-person operation that sold mole to restaurant patrons to one that supports 10 jobs and... Read more »
McAllen links its hike-and-bike trails via a $5.6M drainage project
The project will expand stormwater capacity in North McAllen and create safer crossings at 10th Street.... Read more »
Valeo, a French auto parts maker with local ties, plans $19M facility in McAllen
The manufacturer filed plans for a 226,000-square-foot facility in McAllen, near its plant in Rio Bravo, Mexico.... Read more »
McAllen approves $3 Uber and Lyft fee at airport
City officials estimate the charge could generate up to $4 million and pay down debt tied to airport expansion projects. ... Read more »
McAllen sets all-time high in monthly sales tax allocation
December holiday and cross-border spending push February distribution to $12.6M.... Read more »
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