Brownsville still losing jobs, while McAllen ranks among Texas’ fastest-growing metros
New Texas labor data shows the Valley’s two largest metros moving in different directions, even as both continue posting some... Read more »
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Valley hotel demand surges 10.6%, pushing receipts past $107M in Q1
South Padre Island led the market, while Brownsville and Harlingen saw double-digit growth, according to state hotel tax data.... Read more »
Here’s what we know about the $1B Texas General Medical Center in North McAllen so far
The new 300-bed acute hospital would be built inside of Tres Lagos near the Texas A&M University McAllen campus, zoning... Read more »
DHR Health, UH break ground on medical research and education center
The 64,000-square-foot facility will support clinical training, research, and physician recruitment, with 150 to 200 jobs expected.... Read more »
Sam’s Club plans $7.7M remodel at south McAllen store
The renovation will reshape entrances, add offices and service areas, and improve customer flow inside the store.... Read more »
North Texas developers eye $50M retail project near Tres Lagos in McAllen
The 36-acre development is backed by a McAllen incentive agreement that shares sales tax revenue and future property tax gains.... Read more »
AEP Texas secures approval for North McAllen substation despite pushback — but it’s temporary
McAllen approved a temporary AEP Texas substation to improve grid reliability, despite months of neighborhood opposition.... Read more »
National retailers eye McAllen’s Nolana corridor as new commercial project moves forward
Leasing materials show Burlington, Ulta Beauty, Ross, Five Below, and other national brands targeted for a 164,000-square-foot development.... Read more »
Construction projects to watch: UTRGV research site, Brownsville surgical center, Harlingen golf facility
These Rio Grande Valley construction projects over $1 million are underway or planned for 2026.... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw sales tax revenue growth through April
Newly released data shows nearly a dozen cities posted double-digit gains, while several smaller communities reported declines.... Read more »
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