Vanguard Academy plans $94M in projects across three Valley cities
The charter school network plans a new secondary school in Pharr, an athletic complex in Alamo and a new campus... Read more »
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Valley manufacturers face workforce shortage as industry eyes expansion
Industry leaders say the Valley needs more skilled workers to attract manufacturing investment as automation and artificial intelligence reshape the... Read more »
A little MySpace, a little AOL: Valleyites help grow new social media platform
With more than 93,000 users, SeenU is betting on authentic connections over endless scrolling, with an Edinburg native helping lead... Read more »
Valley sales tax collections are up 5.7%. Could a stronger peso be helping?
Valley cities collected $327.1 million in sales tax revenue through September as the Mexican peso strengthened and 39 of 44... Read more »
Pharr doubles bridge capacity as data centers and produce drive new trade demand
The opening of a second bridge structure adds four lanes for cross-border trade as business leaders look to data centers,... Read more »
Crunch Fitness is expanding and struggling in the Valley. Here’s why
One Crunch Fitness operator is expanding into Harlingen while another gym in Pharr recently reopened after a nearly $400,000 tax... Read more »
Pharr launches new forum focused on cross-border trade, logistics and investment
The inaugural Gateway Forum will bring industry leaders to Pharr in October to discuss international trade, logistics, and economic development... Read more »
Metal manufacturer plans $8M expansion of Pharr plant
The company plans to add 40,000 square feet of warehouse space to its South Texas operation, which has received several... Read more »
Competition for Rio Grande Valley workers is heating up
More companies are turning to Workforce Solutions job fairs to recruit, even as some young workers say they may have... Read more »
Pharr’s cross-border business push earns international recognition
The Pharr Global Business Hub was recognized for connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, and investment opportunities across South Texas and Mexico.... Read more »
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