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National retailers eye McAllen’s Nolana corridor as new commercial project moves forward

April 21, 2026 • 3 min read

Leasing materials show Burlington, Ulta Beauty, Ross, Five Below, and other national brands targeted for a 164,000-square-foot development.... Read more »

Starbase is launching its own EDC. But doesn’t collect sales tax — yet

April 20, 2026 • 3 min read

A SpaceX-linked board is already in place as city leaders test a new model for growth — with key questions... Read more »

Internet giants oppose Pharr’s new law on fiber infrastructure

April 20, 2026 • 10 min read

AT&T and Spectrum warn the proposal could violate state law and limit competition, while developers and regional business groups weigh... Read more »

The worms are coming: Texas’ $11B wildlife economy faces a rising threat

April 20, 2026 • 7 min read

From trophy deer hunts to birding, a New World screwworm outbreak could disrupt billions in economic activity as the parasite... Read more »

Exclusive: Seawater desalination company eyes South Padre Island for $1B plant

April 19, 2026 • 5 min read

Developers are proposing to route water through a pipeline attached to a second causeway connecting South Padre Island to the... Read more »

Emmitt Smith to headline Edinburg business conference

April 16, 2026 • 3 min read

The April 23 conference will bring networking, business insights, and regional leaders together in Edinburg.... Read more »

Elsa lands second internet provider, expands free Wi-Fi access

April 16, 2026 • 2 min read

The city partnered with VTX1 Internet on a wireless network expected to launch this summer, with service reaching parks and... Read more »

RGV Connect: How the water shortage is affecting the Rio Grande Valley

April 16, 2026 • 6 min read

Water scarcity across the Rio Grande Valley has hit agriculture, enabled a drainage district to sell reclaimed rainwater, and encouraged... Read more »

Brownsville’s $3.2B shipyard is in jeopardy as Saronic meets with California leaders

April 15, 2026 • 2 min read

New reporting shows the company met with economic development leaders in California as South Texas officials continue to negotiate incentives... Read more »

Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw sales tax revenue growth through April

April 14, 2026 • 3 min read

Newly released data shows nearly a dozen cities posted double-digit gains, while several smaller communities reported declines.... Read more »

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