Edinburg reports 32% jump in construction activity through October
Residential activity continues to climb, with multi-family construction more than doubling year-over-year, city officials said.... Read more »
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Human connection takes center stage at South Texas College AI summit
Industry leaders said AI is inevitable but emphasized that human judgment, ethics, and connection remain central.... Read more »
How irrigation districts in the Rio Grande Valley could invest in water conservation during drought
There’s new funding sources to help irrigation districts face a prolonged drought, encouraging water conservation in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
South Texas remains clear of screwworm as inspections intensify along major highways
USDA is building a new sterile-fly facility at Moore Air Base, the same site that helped wipe out the pest... Read more »
Home sales rebound slightly in October in McAllen, Brownsville metros
In October, the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metro had 9.5 months of inventory with more than 3,250 homes for sale, while Brownsville–Harlingen had... Read more »
Water dominates Valley infrastructure forum as leaders press for long-term solutions
Officials warned that drought, scarce reservoirs, and costly fixes demand collaboration, conservation, and realistic timelines for securing the Valley’s water.... Read more »
Mexico removes unauthorized U.S.-marked signs from Playa Bagdad near Matamoros as binational probe intensifies
Mexican naval forces took down six markers as officials examine who ordered their placement and whether shifting river boundaries played... Read more »
Weslaco courts Mexican industry with binational investment forum and tour
Presenters highlighted industrial demand, border infrastructure, soft-landing programs, and legal guidance for companies exploring U.S. expansion.... Read more »
Analysis: Texas’ water future demands collaboration, not complacency
John Beckham of the North American Development Bank explains why the binational lender chose the Rio Grande Valley as the... Read more »
South Texas builders press officials for action as rampant ICE raids roil construction sites and strain the region’s economy
Construction leaders say frequent immigration raids are sweeping up legal work visa holders, disrupting building in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
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