McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says
Job growth in McAllen ranks third in the state behind San Antonio and Austin, a Dallas Fed economist explains why.... Read more »
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Rio Grande Valley airports see few flight cancellations, delays during federal government shutdown
Flight cancellations across the Rio Grande Valley have remained limited, mostly affecting arrivals from major Texas hubs such as Dallas–Fort... Read more »
Social Fest 2025 brings top creators, influencers to Mission for the Valley’s first major digital marketing conference
Social Fest brings together internationally known speakers from diverse backgrounds and more than 400 confirmed attendees.... Read more »
Brownsville’s downtown master plan aims to turn its historic core into a walkable hub for restaurants, retail, and housing
For the past five months, the city of Brownsville has been laying the foundation for its massive overhaul of the... Read more »
The Valley relies heavily on the Rio Grande for its water — and that could spell challenges as South Texas grows
Most of South Texas’ water goes to agriculture, leaving cities, industries, and a growing population dependent on the Rio Grande... Read more »
Binational bank launches $400M fund for border water projects as Rio Grande Valley faces worsening drought
The North American Development Bank has approved a total of $400 million for new border water initiatives, including $100 million... Read more »
New $13M hotel breaks ground in Harlingen amid rising demand for long-term stays
The 124-room property, set to open in fall 2026, will cater to contractors, Winter Texans, and traveling professionals drawn to... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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