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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Business and civic leaders to discuss regional infrastructure challenges and solutions at McAllen forum
The “Foundations for Tomorrow” event on Nov. 19 will highlight long-term planning and partnerships for regional resilience.... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley airports see few flight cancellations, delays during federal government shutdown
Flight cancellations across the Rio Grande Valley have remained limited, mostly affecting arrivals from major Texas hubs such as Dallas–Fort... Read more »
A lost son of Texas, Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez of the Rio Grande Valley
Freddy González Drive bears the name of a hometown hero whose bravery in Vietnam earned him the nation’s highest military... Read more »
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 »
Brownsville’s downtown master plan aims to turn its historic core into a walkable hub for restaurants, retail, and housing
For the past five months, the city of Brownsville has been laying the foundation for its massive overhaul of the... Read more »
Reynosa industry leaders urge binational action as 2026 USMCA review looms
Manufacturers and government officials pushed for policy stability and stronger cross-border coordination to protect the region’s industrial gains during an... Read more »
Binational bank launches $400M fund for border water projects as Rio Grande Valley faces worsening drought
The North American Development Bank has approved a total of $400 million for new border water initiatives, including $100 million... Read more »
Pharr’s $120M bridge expansion to double its cargo capacity is set to be completed in January
The city leveraged a 2019 federal directive that fast-tracked its presidential permit, cutting years off the expansion process at one... Read more »
DHR plans $30M medical research center as University of Houston expands its Valley footprint
The partnership could bring dozens of medical students to Edinburg each year and strengthen clinical research in dementia and diabetes.... Read more »
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