Valley braces for more rain as flooding triggers road closures, disaster declarations
Heavy rainfall flooded roads, disrupted businesses, and prompted disaster declarations as forecasters warned of additional rain through Thursday.... Read more »
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Popular brunch spot Southern Roots Market expands into historic downtown Weslaco building
The business plans to open its fourth location later this year, bringing dining, retail, and new foot traffic into one... Read more »
South Texas College and Mid-Valley International Airport launch first avionics program in South Texas
The program will prepare students for the growing demand tied to airport expansion and aerospace employers like SpaceX.... Read more »
Meet Rita — the AI now running the front desk at a Rio Grande Valley clinic
A Weslaco clinic is using a bilingual AI agent to handle check-ins, insurance, and patient questions to reduce staff workload... Read more »
Four Valley cities unite to pursue water funding
The cities are creating a new agency that could help them compete for water infrastructure loans and grants.... Read more »
New Hilton hotel planned in Weslaco by 2027, here’s what we know
The San Antonio developer behind the project previously built and sold a Hampton Inn in Weslaco and is pursuing other... Read more »
Abbott urges Weslaco crowd to back plan to end school property taxes on homesteads, says state surplus would replace district revenues
His visit comes as McAllen and Brownsville face state scrutiny over financial audit compliance, adding new pressure to local tax... Read more »
New 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru planned in Weslaco
The $1.25 million project will build a 541-square-foot, drive-thru-only coffee shop on North Texas Boulevard, according to state records.... Read more »
New Cavender’s store planned in Weslaco, state filing shows
A $1.2 million project will renovate more than 15,000 square feet at Weslaco Palm Plaza for a new Cavender’s store,... Read more »
Weslaco courts Mexican industry with binational investment forum and tour
Presenters highlighted industrial demand, border infrastructure, soft-landing programs, and legal guidance for companies exploring U.S. expansion.... Read more »
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