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Environmental advocates push back as Starbase votes to dramatically expand city limits near Boca Chica Beach

February 18, 2026 • 5 min read

The city’s plan to add 7,133 acres has prompted pushback over potential impacts on public beach access and wildlife refuge... Read more »

Starbase commissioners vote in favor of major land expansion

February 18, 2026 • 2 min read

Thousands of acres of wildlife refuge behind Boca Chica Beach and along the Rio Grande River in Cameron County are... Read more »

H-E-B expands into Valley healthcare with first primary care clinic in Harlingen

February 17, 2026 • 2 min read

The San Antonio-based grocer plans to open a subscription-based wellness clinic in Harlingen later this year and is hiring.... Read more »

Valley lawmaker leads bipartisan push over DMV rule change that could slow car sales, cut ‘millions’ in tax revenue

February 11, 2026 • 2 min read

While the letter centers on economic concerns, the proposal also raises broader questions about documentation standards in communities shaped by... Read more »

It’s raining jobs and money in the RGV, Census data shows

February 8, 2026 • 5 min read

Dig into our interactive charts that break down income, poverty, and job trends across the Valley and the rest of... Read more »

Meet the CEO behind the Rio Grande Valley’s passenger rail moonshot

February 6, 2026 • 5 min read

The Triangle Railroad company is trying to build a passenger rail line across the Valley – here’s how they expect... Read more »

Delia’s tamales owner settles worker wage theft lawsuit

February 5, 2026 • 2 min read

The popular Rio Grande Valley restaurant was accused by more than two dozen workers of failing to pay them the... Read more »

Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its massive expansion plan in Brownsville

February 4, 2026 • 2 min read

Rio Grande LNG to hold open house for its $6.7B expansion plan in Brownsville.... Read more »

Breaking: HUD order to verify tenants’ legal status puts Valley residents at risk of displacement

February 4, 2026 • 3 min read

The move could affect nearly 14,300 households across the Valley, where thousands of families rely on Section 8 vouchers to... Read more »

See which bars sold the most alcohol across the Rio Grande Valley in December

February 2, 2026 • 2 min read

The majority of the Rio Grande Valley’s top-selling bars are located in McAllen, state data show.... Read more »

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