News

Popular brunch spot Southern Roots Market expands into historic downtown Weslaco building

May 22, 2026 • 3 min read

The business plans to open its fourth location later this year, bringing dining, retail, and new foot traffic into one... Read more »

How colleges in the Valley are leaning into student career paths, not just training

May 20, 2026 • 6 min read

Rio Grande Valley colleges are increasingly tying education to job outcomes as employers demand workforce skills tied to high-demand industries.... Read more »

Meet the new nonprofit that wants to help build the Valley’s advanced manufacturing economy

May 19, 2026 • 6 min read

The South Texas Advanced Manufacturing Partnership wants to build workforce pipelines, recruit companies, and grow advanced manufacturing in South Texas.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley leaders urge vigilance as the screwworm threat moves closer to Texas

May 19, 2026 • 5 min read

County judges, ranchers, and state officials warned residents to stay alert as Mexico reports more than 1,800 active screwworm cases,... Read more »

San Juan native David Barrera announces new film set to shoot in the Rio Grande Valley

May 18, 2026 • 2 min read

The PSJA alum, known for roles in “Selena: The Series” and “Dahmer,” announced that the production is seeking Valley filming... Read more »

Texas National Bank is buying a small bank along the U.S.-Mexico border

May 17, 2026 • 2 min read

Texas National Bank is acquiring Zapata National Bank, enabling the McAllen financial institution to expand into Starr and Zapata counties.... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley cities hit 1 million residents. See the fastest growing

May 15, 2026 • 2 min read

The incorporated communities across the Rio Grande Valley added thousands of residents over the year, U.S. Census data shows.... Read more »

Texas Governor’s Small Business Summit brings entrepreneurs, resources to Mission. What you need to know

May 14, 2026 • 3 min read

State and regional agencies gathered in Mission to connect entrepreneurs with funding, export, manufacturing and cybersecurity resources.... Read more »

DHR Health is now home to South Texas’ only comprehensive epilepsy center

May 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The designation means patients with severe epilepsy may be able to receive advanced treatment closer to home instead of traveling... Read more »

TxDOT wants help in identifying the Valley’s biggest border bottlenecks

May 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The agency is updating its long-range Texas-Mexico transportation plan as trade volumes, freight traffic, and cross-border mobility demands continue to... Read more »

Daily Business Update

Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every morning for free.

    Try 30 Days Free!

    Get full access to award-winning journalism covering business, real estate, health care, economic trends, and the people shaping the Rio Grande Valley.

    30 Days Free!

    $9.95/month

    Limited time offer

    Subscription renews after your 30 day free trial at $9.95/mo.

    Included Benefits


    • Unlimited access to all articles
    • Daily business news and analysis
    • Subscriber-only content and features
    Get Full Access

    Stay Ahead in Business

    Subscribe to our premium business content and get exclusive access to in-depth analysis, market insights, and expert interviews delivered straight to your inbox. You can also request information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities to grow your business.