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MasterBrand’s one million square foot project underway in south …
5 days ago · PHARR, Texas – A one million square foot manufacturing, assembly, and distribution center – the largest of its type in Hidalgo County – is to be built in south Pharr. Around two dozen excavators are already on the site leveling the ground. Construction is expected to take around 15 months. The tenant is MasterBrand, which manufacturers kitchen cabinets. Among the retail outlets that sell ...
Cook: Savills report details headwinds facing further expansion …
3 days ago · A new report from Savills US says that while there has been "exponential growth" in trade in Texas border markets, the region faces an "inflection point" because of shifting trade policies.
Hocker: The Valley needs a Hospital District - Rio Grande Guardian
Apr 7, 2025 · MCALLEN, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley needs a hospital district, says Dr. Michael B. Hocker, dean of UT-Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. Hocker made clear his support for a public hospital in a speech at the 2025 State of RGV Real Estate forum, hosted by Edwards Abstract & Title Company. “One thing that doesn’t exist in the Rio Grande Valley is something that… again, I wasn’t ...
Esterly: Why the RGV should have just one international airport
Mar 28, 2025 · There would be more destinations and more direct flights if the Rio Grande Valley consolidated its three airports, says VIA aviation director Marv Esterly.
Salinas: Brownsville is getting another game changing project, on …
May 9, 2025 · The new company is European and has a global presence, teased Gilbert Salinas, CEO of Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, during an appearance on KURV.
Regalado: I am running for the 206th state District Court
Feb 24, 2025 · EDINBURG, Texas – McAllen attorney Lucia Regalado says she is running for the 206th Judicial District Court. The seat will open up at the next election because longterm incumbent Rose Guerra Reyna says she will not be seeking re-election. “Day in and day out, as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, I fight for justice from every angle,” Regalado said.
Ramirez discusses Brownsville’s growth and upcoming projects
Apr 24, 2025 · City Manager Helen Ramirez says the City of Brownsville has allocated $110 million in capital improvements projects for 2025.
Starr County’s State Loop 195 project is now a TxDOT priority
Apr 20, 2025 · Among the new priorities for TxDOT's Pharr District are State Loop 195, the International Bridge Trade Corridor, upgrading US 281 and US 77, construction of a second SPI Causeway and improvements to State Highway 4.
Reyes: Right to Repair Was Meant to Protect Texas Contractors
May 7, 2025 · The spirit of the Right to Repair statute is under attack, writes Josue Reyes, president and CEO of D. Wilson Construction Co.