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New supermarket planned for north Pharr

June 11, 2026 • 2 min read

State filings show a 10,000-square-foot grocery project proposed for north Pharr, where residential and commercial development continues to expand.... Read more »

Burger chain backed by former NFL quarterback Drew Brees plans four Valley locations

June 10, 2026 • 2 min read

The first Smalls Sliders restaurant is expected to open in Brownsville as local investors bring the fast-growing slider chain to... Read more »

Walmart breaks ground on $38.3M Reynosa Supercenter and Sam’s Club

June 7, 2026 • 3 min read

The retailer plans to open both stores this year, creating more than 200 jobs in one of Mexico’s largest border... Read more »

City of McAllen offers $600,000 to help small businesses upgrade storefronts

June 4, 2026 • 3 min read

The city's REFRESH 50|50 program is now offering up to $25,000 in matching grants for eligible commercial properties.... Read more »

How Edinburg pitched itself — and the Rio Grande Valley — at the world’s largest retail conference

May 27, 2026 • 3 min read

Edinburg leaders traveled to Las Vegas to market the Valley’s growth, retail potential, and economic momentum to national brands and... Read more »

Huey Magoo’s eyes Harlingen location as it expands into Texas 

April 21, 2026 • 1 min read

The chicken tender-focused chain is planning a broader push across the Rio Grande Valley as it enters Texas.... Read more »

National retailers eye McAllen’s Nolana corridor as new commercial project moves forward

April 21, 2026 • 3 min read

Leasing materials show Burlington, Ulta Beauty, Ross, Five Below, and other national brands targeted for a 164,000-square-foot development.... Read more »

Layne’s Chicken Fingers plans first Rio Grande Valley location

March 16, 2026 • 1 min read

State filing shows a $400,000 renovation planned at La Placita shopping center as the Texas-based chicken chain expands beyond its... Read more »

Mercedes changes course on incentive zone tied to premium outlet corridor

February 5, 2026 • 4 min read

Read why Mercedes is dissolving its first tax increment reinvestment zone — and how the city plans to move forward.... Read more »

Cavender’s is coming to Edinburg with a $5M investment and 15 new jobs

February 3, 2026 • 2 min read

The new location is projected to generate more than $4 million in annual retail sales during its first five years... Read more »

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