Day of the Dead generates $7.3M in Reynosa economic activity
Rio Grande Valley visitors contributed up to $1.81 million in spending during the combined Halloween and Day of the Dead... Read more »
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South Padre Island leaders are exploring paid parking for beach visitors. Here’s what you need to know
Several businesses already charge visitors for parking lots or garages, but hundreds of free spots exist across the island. Now... Read more »
Beach Water Park files plans for $750K go-kart track project on South Padre Island
The latest filing follows an earlier $750,000 project to rebuild the park's Hurricane Slide, although both projects are registered under... Read more »
McAllen’s nonstop Mexico City flight is back
The Aeroméxico route, canceled amid a federal aviation dispute last year, is being restored following efforts by Texas lawmakers and... Read more »
Edinburg’s Texas Cook’Em generated nearly $7 for every $1 invested
More than 15,000 people attended Texas Cook’Em in Edinburg, generating $1.34 million in economic output from about $196,000 spent on... Read more »
Harlingen earns state tourism certification aimed at boosting local economic development
The Travel Texas designation recognizes Harlingen’s efforts to grow tourism and turn visitor spending into support for local businesses, hotels... Read more »
Texas approved just four new cultural districts. Two are in the Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville and Edinburg earned the state designation, qualifying them to compete for grants aimed at tourism and economic development.... Read more »
Nonstop Orlando flights are back in Brownsville — and off to a strong start
Breeze has carried approximately 2,800 passengers in its first three months, with flights nearing 90% capacity during peak travel periods.... Read more »
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 »
South Padre Island developer mulls new hotel or multifamily project, secures zoning for both
South Padre Island could see a new hotel or townhomes on the far north end after a developer secured county... Read more »
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