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McAllen neighbors block AEP Texas substation again despite rising power demand

February 12, 2026 • 3 min read

The project is at least 2.5 years behind schedule as electricity demand climbs and the utility warns summer heat could... Read more »

McAllen nears $100M sales tax milestone as total construction surges 40%

February 11, 2026 • 3 min read

City leaders highlighted retail momentum, housing affordability, and a sharp rise in residential and commercial development during the annual State... Read more »

See which bars sold the most alcohol across the Rio Grande Valley in December

February 2, 2026 • 2 min read

The majority of the Rio Grande Valley’s top-selling bars are located in McAllen, state data show.... Read more »

Sneak peek: Early renderings show what McAllen’s new City Hall could look like

January 30, 2026 • 1 min read

Preliminary architectural renderings offer a first look at design concepts for a potential new McAllen City Hall.... Read more »

South Texas Health System opens neurological ICU in McAllen after $12M renovation

January 14, 2026 • 2 min read

The 18-bed neurological intensive care unit has already treated nearly 100 stroke, brain, and spinal cord patients since it opened... Read more »

RGV bars rang up $193M in alcohol sales in 2025; one McAllen bar stood above the rest

December 31, 2025 • 2 min read

As revelers prepare to ring in the New Year, here’s a list of the most popular bars across the Rio... Read more »

Nordstrom Rack coming to McAllen

December 30, 2025 • 1 min read

The $3.6 million renovation would bring a 30,561-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store to a major retail center along Interstate 2. ... Read more »

Longtime McAllen pharmacy among many affected by statewide error that drove customers away

December 23, 2025 • 3 min read

Lee's Pharmacy says incorrect coverage notices sent during a critical enrollment window forced some patients to transfer to other pharmacies.... Read more »

New $8 million cold-storage facility coming to McAllen

December 22, 2025 • 1 min read

The Mega Produce project is expected to add 45,496 square feet of warehouse and office space in a key corridor... Read more »

McAllen and Brownsville housing markets are telling different stories

December 22, 2025 • 3 min read

Inventory levels, buyer activity, and pricing pressures are playing out differently in the two metro areas this year.... Read more »

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