Rio Grande Valley cities saw a 5.5% increase in retail sales tax revenue through August 2026
Sales tax revenue increased in 39 of 44 Valley cities through August, while McAllen remained the region’s largest generator at... Read more »
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Travelers spent $272M on RGV lodging in first half of 2026. See where they stayed
Travelers most often chose to stay on South Padre Island overnight when visiting the Valley, even more so in 2026... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities see sales tax gains through July 2026
McAllen led the Valley with $63 million in sales tax revenue through July, up 7.2%, while Edinburg bucked the regional... Read more »
Does insurance cover damage from SpaceX rocket launches, sonic booms, or ground shaking? Here’s what we know
Property damage by SpaceX rocket testing and launch sonic boom may not be covered by homeowners or commercial insurance for... Read more »
Port Isabel lands a $330K federal grant to advance its boat lift and shipyard project
The grant will pay for engineering and planning for a proposed boat lift and shipyard that could serve larger commercial,... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley cities saw more than $183M in sales tax payments through May — up 6.6% collectively
Port Isabel, Rio Grande City, and several smaller communities posted some of the region’s strongest gains as Valley sales tax... Read more »
More than 70 residents filed a lawsuit against SpaceX over damage to their homes from Starbase rocket launches
Homeowners in Port Isabel, South Padre Island, and Laguna Vista allege repeated rocket launches and landings caused structural damage to... 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 »
Here’s what we know about Rio Grande LNG’s massive expansion plans in Brownsville
The $30 billion project currently employs about 5,500 workers and has invested $400 million in the local supply chain, according... Read more »
South Padre Island residents say a second causeway could reshape access to the popular beach destination — if it ever gets built
The long-delayed project could boost tourism and safety, but funding and federal approvals remain major obstacles.... Read more »
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