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Truckers block cargo on Mexican side of Progreso International Bridge over empty-trailer restrictions

June 2, 2026 • 6 min read

Drivers say a restriction preventing empty trailers from entering Mexico through the bridge has disrupted agricultural trade and created uncertainty.... Read more »

Manufacturing delivers biggest economic payoff for South Texas, new study finds

May 31, 2026 • 3 min read

COSTEP's study argues manufacturing creates far more jobs and economic activity than warehousing or retail, while highlighting the role all... Read more »

Produce giant opens $33M cold storage hub in Pharr — its biggest Valley project yet

May 18, 2026 • 4 min read

The new Robinson Fresh facility will replace the company’s Edinburg and Weslaco operations.... Read more »

Defense contractor plans aerospace manufacturing expansion in Brownsville

May 12, 2026 • 3 min read

Kearfott Corp. plans to retrofit a 24,000-square-foot facility as part of a long-term strategy to expand production capacity after hurricane... Read more »

Your tomatoes are getting expensive — and fewer are crossing through Pharr

May 10, 2026 • 4 min read

Roma tomato crossings through Pharr are down nearly 45% as weather, tariffs, and transportation costs squeeze one of the region’s... Read more »

Mexico aims to keep diesel prices low, but freight carriers say it’s not enough as costs rise

May 5, 2026 • 6 min read

Even as Mexico aims to hold diesel at 27 pesos, higher fuel, labor, and cross-border costs are forcing carriers to... Read more »

New cold storage facility to add 70K square feet to Pharr’s industrial pipeline

April 30, 2026 • 1 min read

The Lamar Warehouse project brings a $4.2M investment as demand for temperature-controlled logistics space continues to grow.... Read more »

Cameron County warns rising border wait times could disrupt trade, regional economy

April 27, 2026 • 2 min read

County leaders point to intensified inspections at ports of entry as the cause of longer delays affecting commerce and cross-border... Read more »

Reynosa wants its supply chain closer to home

April 26, 2026 • 4 min read

Companies are shifting toward local suppliers to manage rising costs, avoid global disruptions, and keep more business in Reynosa.... Read more »

Tamaulipas announces $221M in new investment, factory expansions

April 17, 2026 • 4 min read

State officials and industry leaders say $221M in new investment, factory expansions, and strong border trade show nearshoring is translating... Read more »

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