DHR plans $30M medical research center as University of Houston expands its Valley footprint
The partnership could bring dozens of medical students to Edinburg each year and strengthen clinical research in dementia and diabetes.... Read more »
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UTRGV-trained physicians are reshaping the Valley’s strained healthcare system
Since 2016, the UTRGV School of Medicine has produced 449 doctors — and more than 130 chose to stay and... Read more »
Why the McAllen metro was a buyer’s market in September, with thousands of homes for sale, while Brownsville had fewer available
There were more than 4,800 homes for sale across the Rio Grande Valley in September 2025, up from 3,900 just... Read more »
Dallas Fed warns immigration crackdowns may be slowing Texas job growth
Dallas Federal Reserve researchers missed the agriculture and construction industry impact from immigration policies.... Read more »
Freedom Bank invests in South McAllen to capture Expressway traffic
Freedom Bank is investing in South McAllen with a new retail bank branch.... Read more »
Coming soon: The Valley’s only nighttime golf course to open in Mission after $2 million investment
Mission's “Starlight” project is transforming nine holes at the Shary Municipal Golf Course into a lighted attraction expected to bring... Read more »
More than 3,500 travelers caught in limbo as McAllen’s only nonstop Mexico City flight faces shutdown
City officials say millions in economic impact and thousands of booked tickets are at risk as they work with federal... Read more »
A look back: The 1975 ‘Big Bird’ mystery that haunted South Texas headlines
The Journal’s chief operations officer revisits his early days as a border reporter covering strange sightings of a giant, red-eyed... Read more »
McAllen pushes to save Mexico City flight, citing economic and trade fallout
City leaders and business advocates warn that the loss of the McAllen–Mexico City route could undermine cross-border commerce, tourism, and... Read more »
Why some Rio Grande Valley doctors may no longer get paid for virtual visits
Federal telemedicine waivers tied to Medicare expired during the government shutdown, leaving clinics across South Texas unsure whether insurance will... Read more »
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