Crunch Fitness is expanding and struggling in the Valley. Here’s why
One Crunch Fitness operator is expanding into Harlingen while another gym in Pharr recently reopened after a nearly $400,000 tax... Read more »
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Travelers spent $272M on RGV lodging in first half of 2026. See where they stayed
Travelers most often chose to stay on South Padre Island overnight when visiting the Valley, even more so in 2026... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities see sales tax gains through July 2026
McAllen led the Valley with $63 million in sales tax revenue through July, up 7.2%, while Edinburg bucked the regional... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley cities saw more than $183M in sales tax payments through May — up 6.6% collectively
Port Isabel, Rio Grande City, and several smaller communities posted some of the region’s strongest gains as Valley sales tax... Read more »
Most Rio Grande Valley cities saw sales tax revenue growth through April
Newly released data shows nearly a dozen cities posted double-digit gains, while several smaller communities reported declines.... Read more »
See which bars sold the most alcohol across the Rio Grande Valley in December
The majority of the Rio Grande Valley’s top-selling bars are located in McAllen, state data show.... Read more »
Most Valley cities saw sales tax growth in 2025. See where yours stands.
From Roma to Brownsville, the numbers show where consumer activity is strengthening — and where it’s cooling.... Read more »
Port of Brownsville emerges as a $22.7 billion economic engine for Texas
State officials point to dredging, cargo expansion, and cross-border trade as key drivers behind the port’s rising impact.... Read more »
Valley retail sales climb 5.6% despite loss of more than 1,900 stores
Hidalgo and Cameron counties’ retail sales show a moderate growth pace compared to Texas peers.... Read more »
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