McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says
Job growth in McAllen ranks third in the state behind San Antonio and Austin, a Dallas Fed economist explains why.... Read more »
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Social Fest 2025 brings top creators, influencers to Mission for the Valley’s first major digital marketing conference
Social Fest brings together internationally known speakers from diverse backgrounds and more than 400 confirmed attendees.... Read more »
Dallas Fed warns immigration crackdowns may be slowing Texas job growth
Dallas Federal Reserve researchers missed the agriculture and construction industry impact from immigration policies.... 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 »
Construction begins on a new cold storage industrial park in San Juan, which is almost sold out
The newest cold storage industrial park sits a few miles away from the Pharr International Bridge.... Read more »
Hidalgo Co. touts record savings, major projects, and new RioPlex vision at State of the County address
County grows savings to half its budget while investing in infrastructure and promoting economic development.... Read more »
The median sale price for a single-family home in the McAllen metro hit $245K; in Brownsville, it’s even higher
Selling a single family home in Brownsville and McAllen metro areas have changed and for now, it’s a buyer's market.... Read more »
Hundreds flock to the first IKEA in the Rio Grande Valley, Pharr leaders push for bigger store
IKEA is experimenting with a small scale store in the Rio Grande Valley, the first for the Swedish retailer.... Read more »
Driscoll Children’s Hospital investing $2.2M in Edinburg expansions
Projects will add more than 30,000 square feet of finished space at the Day Surgery at Renaissance facility.... Read more »
Legacy orchards near Shary Mansion wiped out
Loss of 300 acres at the heart of the industry underscores water shortages, disease threats, and shifting economics for Valley... Read more »
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