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McAllen Jumps 26 Spots to No. 50 on U.S. News Best Places to Retire List

McAllen jumped 26 spots to land at No. 50 overall on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Places to Retire ranking, while neighboring Edinburg climbed more than 50 spots to No. 90. Both Rio Grande Valley cities landed among the top 25 midsized U.S. cities for retirees in the new rankings, a notable leap driven largely by affordability.

Mcallen, TX · 11d
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Gareiss: When Valley founders retire, the jobs should not retire with them

Every town in the Valley has one. A business open for 30 years: a machine shop, a print shop, a hardware store. The founder still unlocks the door at 6 a.m. The kids built careers in Houston or San Antonio. Whole families depend on that payroll, and nobody has a plan for the day the owner stops coming in.

Rio Grande Valley, TX · 6d
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Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX

McALLEN — Texas officials tasked with managing and conserving state parks were gearing up this month to cede control of more than 1,000 acres of public land that’s treasured for its natural habitat and beaches along the Gulf coast in Cameron County. An agenda to discuss the issue...

Cameron County, TX · 7d
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MyRGV.com

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Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX

McALLEN — Texas officials tasked with managing and conserving state parks were gearing up this month to cede control of more than 1,000 acres of public land that’s treasured for its natural habitat and beaches along the Gulf coast in Cameron County. The post Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Cameron County, TX · 5d

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Texas Workforce Commission Backs South Texas Workers

MCALLEN, TEXAS — Investing in workers is essential to supporting South Texas’ industrial growth, according to Alberto Treviño III, Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor. As employers expand and communities pursue new investment, he sees workforce training and regional cooperation as priorities for connecting residents with opportunity. Speaking...

Texas · 8d

MyRGV.com

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Back to the future: Origo Works reviving iconic Brownsville retail centers

Two iconic Brownsville retail centers that had fallen on hard time have been given new life thanks to a pair of multi-million-dollar redevelopment efforts led by local design-build firm Origo Works. The post Back to the future: Origo Works reviving iconic Brownsville retail centers appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 8d

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Salinas: Growth, Investment & Opportunity in Brownsville

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - The two workforce boards for the Rio Grande Valley - Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley and Workforce Solutions Cameron - co-hosted the “State of the Regional Workforce Conference” at Margaritaville on South Padre Island on October 23, 2026. The conference was subtitled...

Brownsville, TX · 8d

Scripps News

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Beef prices squeeze a beloved Texas BBQ joint as midterm voters weigh costs in the Rio Grande Valley

🍖 Beef prices are climbing, and this beloved Texas BBQ joint is feeling the heat. Could it even sway how some vote in the midterms? What do you think?

Texas · 8d

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NextDecade’s Bay Runner Pipeline Enters Service as Rio Grande LNG Nears First Gas

This article is brought to you by: US Rubber, leaders in industrial rubber lining for tanks, vessels and pipe. The Bay Runner Pipeline entered service during the third quarter, while FERC authorized 30.15 million tonnes per annum across Rio Grande LNG’s first five trains and NextDecade advanced Train 6 permitting.

Brownsville, TX · 9d

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Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX

McALLEN — Texas officials tasked with managing and conserving state parks were gearing up this month to cede control of more than 1,000 acres of public land that’s treasured for its natural habitat and beaches along the Gulf coast in Cameron County. An agenda to discuss the issue...

Cameron County, TX · 7d

MyRGV.com

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Valley leaders calling for AEP 765-kV line to fuel growth

HARLINGEN — While area leaders are urging AEP-Texas to run a 765-kilovolt extra-high-voltage transmission line into the Rio Grande Valley, the company is planning to upgrade its current 138-kilovolt line to help fuel Cameron County’s booming growth. The post Valley leaders calling for AEP 765-kV line to fuel growth appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Cameron County, TX · 8d

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Hidalgo County Mails Out 2026 Consolidated Tax Statements

Hidalgo County, Property Taxes, Tax Bills, Edinburg, Rio Grande Valley. Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. announced Wednesday that 2026 consolidated tax statements have been mailed to property owners across the county. The new statements are light blue in color and include taxes for...

Hidalgo County, TX · 9d

ValleyCentral

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McAllen Fire Department hiring entry-level firefighters

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighters through mid-November. Applicants aged 18 to 35 are encouraged to submit applications by Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. to the city’s human resources department at 1300 Houston Ave. The entrance examination will be administered Dec. 9 at the McAllen Convention Center. […]

Mcallen, TX · 8d

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South Texas Manufacturing: Stronger Connections, Greater Potential

Manufacturer urges RGV and Mexican businesses to build opportunity together. South Texas can capture more of its manufacturing potential by connecting existing businesses, sharing regional resources and bringing Mexican industry more directly into development discussions, according to Rolando A. Gonzalez. Gonzalez, who identified himself as an owner of Border Manufacturing...

Brownsville, TX · 9d

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McAllen Bets on $225M Valeo Plant as Valley Hunts for Skilled Workers

1215 S. Cage Blvd. — Host of Manufacturing Workforce Roundtable. McAllen is chasing a different kind of manufacturing job these days — the kind that pays more, demands more training, and could reshape the city's economy for decades. At the center of it is Valeo, the French auto-parts giant that broke ground on a $225 million plant in McAllen in March, a project expected to create up to 500 jobs once production starts in late 2027.

Mcallen, TX · 10d

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Mexico and South Texas Build a Shared Industrial Future

PHARR, Texas — Stronger manufacturing ties between South Texas and Mexico require businesses and institutions to understand the opportunities available on both sides of the border. For Jesús Alejandro Cano Sánchez, acting consul at the Consulate of Mexico in McAllen, helping build those connections is an important part of the consulate’s work.

Pharr, TX · 11d

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In South Texas, rocket launches are part of a bigger economic shift

A parrot named Fran Fran squawks at the entrance of SPI Excursions. It’s a water tour company right along the ocean on South Padre Island. “We do parasailing, jet skiing, sunset cruises, dolphin watches, and we do banana boat rides as well,” said owner Brandy Buntin. He’s a...

Brownsville, TX · 10d

ValleyCentral

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Starbase inked $31,250 ‘separation agreement’ with city clerk

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Starbase paid City Clerk Gretchen Norton more than $30,000 in September, when she abruptly resigned. Starbase accepted Norton’s resignation on Sept. 4 and paid her $31,250 to waive any claims against the city. “Gretchen played an important role in getting the City of Starbase off the ground and […]

Mcallen, TX · 12d