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 »
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How Port Mansfield fought off industrial plans — and what comes next as it faces pressure to develop
The small coastal community continues to define itself as large-scale development spreads nearby.... 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 »
Another large data center project moves forward in Willacy County amid growing AI demand
The wind-powered Willacy County data center would add to a growing cluster along the Gulf Coast, with two additional facilities... 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 »
Willacy County moves to join regional trade network with proposed foreign-trade zone
County leaders say the designation would position Port Mansfield for new investment, expand tariff-free warehousing options, and deepen ties with... Read more »
Why Willacy County’s first $50M data center project will be powered by wind
Soluna, the data center company, expects to create 18 permanent jobs within the first three years, and the construction will... Read more »
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