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 »
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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 »
One Border Patrol checkpoint goes quiet near SpaceX. Two new checkpoints are popping up in Starr County.
The cities sit on opposite ends of the Rio Grande Valley, pointing to shifting enforcement patterns for the Rio Grande... Read more »
New Border Patrol checkpoints in Starr County raise questions for cross-border trade
CBP has not said whether the new checkpoints could affect freight movement or a planned highway aimed at easing northbound... Read more »
State of the Region luncheon centers on one message: the Valley moves forward together
County judges and regional leaders highlighted shared priorities — from water and drainage to economic growth — saying coordinated advocacy... Read more »
TxDOT to start construction on $242M highway to reduce Starr County traffic jams
TxDOT plans to build the four-lane State Loop 195 in three phases, connecting Roma to Rio Grande City in rural... Read more »
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