Most Rio Grande Valley cities see sales tax gains through July 2026
McAllen led the Valley with $63 million in sales tax revenue through July, up 7.2%, while Edinburg bucked the regional... Read more »
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USMCA won’t die in 2026 — but it’s entering a new, uncertain phase, RGV trade expert says
The trade pact remains in force, but annual reviews, shifting tariffs and ongoing negotiations are creating new uncertainty for South... Read more »
The Valley landed the projects. Now it has to power them — and the others that are following
Industrial growth is bringing power requests larger than Brownsville’s electric system as the Valley races to expand power and water... Read more »
Valley farmers push Washington for immigration solutions as labor shortage grows
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz and Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling met with South Texas growers as farmers pushed... Read more »
Valvoline expands Valley footprint with sixth location — and more are coming
Velocity Auto Care has grown quickly since entering the Valley in 2025, most recently adding a Valvoline Instant Oil Change... Read more »
What Valley businesses should know about new Trump Account rules
Employers can put up to $2,500 a year into Trump Accounts for workers or their children without the money being... Read more »
New report uses Rio Grande Valley to show how ICE raids can hurt local economies
More than 9,100 ICE arrests across South Texas have coincided with a record quarterly construction decline as Valley builders report... Read more »
SpaceX quietly secured zoning approval for a new nearly 34-acre heavy industrial site along Boca Chica Highway
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. could expand its industrial operations to another 33.9 acres near Boca Chica Beach, records show.... Read more »
STHS Edinburg earns top Texas hospital ranking for fifth straight year
U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital No. 30 in Texas and the only Valley facility to earn Best... Read more »
Texas is deciding which Valley communities will get a powerful investment incentive
The Governor’s Office is reviewing eligible census tracts before choosing which communities will qualify for a federal program that offers... Read more »
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