Mexico depends on Texas gas while its own reserves sit untapped
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Mercedes mayor takes helm at Port of Port Mansfield as coastal growth accelerates
Willacy County leaders turned to a public official with experience in floods, budgets, and large teams to guide the port’s... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw higher sales tax revenue in early 2026 — see the charts
Explore interactive charts breaking down where sales tax collections rose — and where they fell — across 38 Rio Grande... Read more »
Business bankruptcies in the Valley doubled last year — and most are shutting down
About 63% of the region’s business bankruptcies originated in Hidalgo County, according to federal court data.... Read more »
MXLAN Economic Summit: How South Texas border companies are putting AI to work
Executives say the technology is already helping factories reduce errors, streamline hospital operations, and automate routine tasks across the binational... Read more »
McAllen sets all-time high in monthly sales tax allocation
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What the data show about the pause in Valley job growth
The Valley added just 0.2% job growth in 2025 as migration slowed, according to Dallas Fed data. See what economists... Read more »
McAllen nears $100M sales tax milestone as total construction surges 40%
City leaders highlighted retail momentum, housing affordability, and a sharp rise in residential and commercial development during the annual State... Read more »
Pharr lands new $15M cold storage facility as produce trade continues to expand
The 55,000-square-foot warehouse will handle fresh produce, add cold-chain capacity, and is expected to be completed by mid-August.... Read more »
USMCA at a crossroads: How a Cuba oil dispute could reshape the Rio Grande Valley economy
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