Construction to watch: Rio Bank opening in Brownsville, Planet Fitness in San Benito, plus Edinburg animal shelter expansion
By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza • June 24, 2026 • 2 min read
The latest projects offer a snapshot of where developers and businesses are investing across the Rio Grande Valley.
Latest News
- Construction to watch: Rio Bank opening in Brownsville, Planet Fitness in San Benito, plus Edinburg animal shelter expansion
- Texas Mutual grant funds free CPR training for Valley residents
- Texas still expected to add 264K jobs this year despite worker shortages, Dallas Fed says
- SpaceX is planning a new gas pipeline across the Brownsville Ship Channel. Here’s what we know
- More industrial space sits empty in Reynosa as vacancy hits 10-year high, but developers keep building
- City of Brownsville to host workshop on proposed budget and community survey
- STC program puts Valley high school students on path to veterinary careers
- Padel boom fuels club expansions and new development in Reynosa
- UTRGV lands one of five statewide grants to bring cancer trials to the Valley
- Father’s Day and World Cup expected to generate $12.2M for Reynosa businesses
U.S.
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Texas Mutual grant funds free CPR training for Valley residents
South Texas College aims to certify at least 800 residents in CPR, first aid, and Basic Life Support through the grant-funded training program.
Real Estate
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SpaceX is planning a new gas pipeline across the Brownsville Ship Channel. Here’s what we know
The proposed pipeline comes as SpaceX advances plans for new fuel infrastructure at Starbase, including facilities for LNG, methane production, and fuel storage.
Education
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STC program puts Valley high school students on path to veterinary careers
The program connects students with local veterinary clinics while helping meet demand for veterinary professionals in the region.
Economic Trends
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Texas still expected to add 264K jobs this year despite worker shortages, Dallas Fed says
Economists say hiring remains stronger than expected, even as some employers struggle to find workers.
Infrastructure
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Port of Brownsville touts $60B in projects, plus a new power plant on the horizon
Port leaders are negotiating a lease agreement with a Miami-based power plant developer, one of several new projects in the pipeline.
Energy
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For manufacturers eyeing Reynosa, power has become the dealmaker
Industrial developers say manufacturers now ask about electrical capacity before labor or logistics as automation and nearshoring increase energy demand in Reynosa.
Industrial Real Estate
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More industrial space sits empty in Reynosa as vacancy hits 10-year high, but developers keep building
Developers continue expanding industrial capacity, arguing tariffs and USMCA uncertainty have delayed — not derailed — future investment.
International trade
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Reynosa ranchers find new way to sell cattle amid U.S. export restrictions
Former quarantine pens are becoming a regional marketplace where buyers compete for livestock, helping producers boost prices despite ongoing trade disruptions.
Mexico
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Padel boom fuels club expansions and new development in Reynosa
Growing demand for padel is driving club expansions and a new sports complex in Reynosa, adding courts, fitness amenities, event space, and tourism opportunities.
Manufacturing
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Cameron County approves $211M incentive deal for proposed Saronic shipyard
The Greater Brownsville EDC pledged an additional $10 million as Cameron County competes with California and Virginia for the $3.2 billion project.
Finance
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City of Brownsville to host workshop on proposed budget and community survey
Residents are invited to review spending priorities and provide feedback as city leaders begin planning for the next fiscal year.
Healthcare
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Four Rio Grande Valley cities rank among top U.S. retirement destinations for 2026
McAllen, Pharr, Mission, and Edinburg made Investopedia’s national rankings as affordability and healthcare continue shaping where retirees choose to live.
Tourism
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Cimarron Country Club acquired by investor group, led by local golf pro Abraham Ancer
A group of investors with ties to professional golf, the Rio Grande Valley, and Mexico plans a major investment in Cimarron Country Club.
Entertainment
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South Padre Island water park investing $750K to rebuild signature slide
Beach Water Park plans to have the Hurricane Slide back in operation by the end of August, according to state filings.
Retail
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Father’s Day and World Cup expected to generate $12.2M for Reynosa businesses
Retailers say younger fathers are reshaping spending habits, driving demand for collectibles, technology, and experience-based purchases.
Water
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Photos show brand new $1.2M Cavender’s in Weslaco surrounded by floodwaters, but the store stayed dry. Here’s how
Severe rainstorms across the Rio Grande Valley this week caused flash flooding, especially in Weslaco, but some businesses kept dry even when surrounded by water.
Business spotlight
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McAllen fine-dining staple House. Wine. & Bistro. to close after 18 years
The Delgado Collective plans to transform the restaurant that launched its hospitality portfolio into a new concept as it looks toward its next phase of growth.
Commercial Real Estate
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Tim Hortons expands into Río Bravo with new location, jobs
The Canadian coffee chain’s first Río Bravo store is expected to create about 30 jobs as operators continue growing along the Tamaulipas border.
Economic incentives
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Harlingen seeks next generation of startups through $65K pitch competition
Selected participants will receive training through UTRGV’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center before competing for grant funding in October.
Residential Real Estate
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Hidalgo County is turning federal housing funds into new homes for Valley residents
The county’s housing reconstruction program has invested more than $54.6 million since 1992, helping thousands of homeowners replace unsafe or deteriorating properties.
Technology
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Why Uber Freight says its scouting around the Rio Grande Valley now
A top Uber Freight executive shared why the truck driver market is so tight right now and the company’s cross-border trade strategy in South Texas.
Workforce
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How the next generation of bankers are being trained in the Rio Grande Valley
The paid internship program matches UTRGV students with South Texas banks as a workforce development effort by the city of Edinburg.
Demographics
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Reynosa and Matamoros emerge as Tamaulipas’ population engines
Reynosa and Matamoros now account for more than one-third of Tamaulipas’ population, fueled by manufacturing, logistics, and cross-border trade.
Agriculture
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For Valley diabetics, screwworms could pose a unique health threat
Health officials say human screwworm cases remain rare, but the Rio Grande Valley’s high diabetes rates could make some residents more vulnerable to infestations.
Logistics
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Progreso bridge blockade is tied to Mexico’s anti-smuggling operation, trucking official says
The Reynosa delegate for Mexico’s freight transportation chamber said the restrictions are affecting multiple border crossings and increasing costs for some carriers.
Sponsored Content
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How one Rio Grande Valley firm is helping communities secure millions in grant funding
Border Affairs recently secured funding for new firefighting equipment in Mercedes and nearly $1 million in upgrades at the Starr County Juvenile Detention Center.
Immigration
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Gateway International Bridge breaks ground on $300M expansion — the first major overhaul in decades
The project will double inspection capacity, replace aging infrastructure dating back decades, and reshape one of the Valley’s busiest international crossings.
Uncategorized
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Reynosa’s workforce is being built in real time — and under pressure
More than 6,000 students attended a higher-ed expo in Reynosa last week, as universities, employers, and students race to adapt to a more competitive, skills-driven economy.
Most Read
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- Cameron County delays vote on Saronic shipyard tax break deal — again. Here’s why
- How the RGV Red Crowns landed a FIFA World Cup campaign
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In the Headlines
- SpaceX’s operations projected to generate $13B economic impact in Cameron County
- U.K. business plans massive data center in Harlingen, records show
- Cameron County set to acquire B&M Bridge, adding fourth international crossing to its network
- Environmental advocates push back as Starbase votes to dramatically expand city limits near Boca Chica Beach
- $1B desal plant secures land on South Padre Island
