Valley cities push back as smoke and vape shops multiply
In just four years, more than 200 vape shops that sell electronic cigarettes got permits to operate across the Valley,... Read more »
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RGV bars rang up $193M in alcohol sales in 2025; one McAllen bar stood above the rest
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
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 »
New 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru planned in Weslaco
The $1.25 million project will build a 541-square-foot, drive-thru-only coffee shop on North Texas Boulevard, according to state records.... Read more »
New Cavender’s store planned in Weslaco, state filing shows
A $1.2 million project will renovate more than 15,000 square feet at Weslaco Palm Plaza for a new Cavender’s store,... Read more »
Brownsville’s Búho bookstore readies for new Barnes & Noble — and welcomes the boost in readers
Owner Gilbert Hernandez says the national chain’s arrival won’t shake his confidence as he expands Búho with curated books, antique... Read more »
Freedom Bank invests in South McAllen to capture Expressway traffic
Freedom Bank is investing in South McAllen with a new retail bank branch.... Read more »
McAllen is building a small business program to support retailers as they weather the brewing economic storm
A new collaboration between the city and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce aims to help small retailers survive while offering... Read more »
Home Depot anchors Peñitas boom as city braces for retail, housing surge
Burlington, Ross, and Marshalls confirmed as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse listed in plans.... Read more »
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