AutoZone store coming to Rio Grande City with nearly $774K investment
The new 7,147-square-foot store along U.S. 83 reflects continued retail investment in Starr County.... Read more »
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How one Rio Grande Valley firm is helping communities secure millions in grant funding
Border Affairs recently secured funding for new firefighting equipment in Mercedes and nearly $1 million in upgrades at the Starr... Read more »
New $223M wind project could add up to 62 turbines across Hidalgo and Starr counties
The project is expected to create up to 150 construction jobs, two permanent jobs, and expand renewable energy production in... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley leaders urge vigilance as the screwworm threat moves closer to Texas
County judges, ranchers, and state officials warned residents to stay alert as Mexico reports more than 1,800 active screwworm cases,... Read more »
Texas National Bank is buying a small bank along the U.S.-Mexico border
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 population grew slightly over the year, despite international migration slowing to a trickle
The Rio Grande Valley population hit 1.4 million residents as of July 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates.... Read more »
Private sector jobs lead Valley employment — though county shares vary widely
Roughly 1 in 10 Valley workers runs a business, either incorporated or solo.... Read more »
Irrigation districts seek $225M for projects that could conserve nearly a quarter of the Valley’s annual residential, business water use
The districts have only secured about 20% of the funding needed for their proposed projects, leaving them with an estimated... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley leaders launch regional water study as supply uncertainty threatens growth
The NADBank-backed advisory committee will guide infrastructure planning as drought pressure and growth strain existing capacity.... Read more »
It’s raining jobs and money in the RGV, Census data shows
Dig into our interactive charts that break down income, poverty, and job trends across the Valley and the rest of... Read more »
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