Metro Musings

August 5, 2025

Dr. M. Ray Perryman Although uncertainty has increased markedly since the last forecast, Texas and its metropolitan areas are projected to see notable growth through 2029. The rate of increase is again expected to outpace that of the US, and…

Edinburg Hospital Ranked Among Nation’s Most Beautiful by Soliant Health

August 5, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg has been named the second most beautiful hospital in the country in Soliant Health’s 2025 “Most Beautiful Hospitals” contest, which recognizes hospitals for excellence in design, care, and community connection.…

DHR Health to Host Hiring Fair for Clinical and Non-Clinical Positions

July 31, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Job seekers interested in the healthcare field will have the opportunity to explore a range of career opportunities at the upcoming DHR Health Clinics Hiring Event, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edinburg…

Market Mania Returns to Edinburg on August 23

July 30, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Shoppers and collectors alike can mark their calendars for the 3rd Annual Market Mania, set to take place on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, located at 315…

August increase in Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy

July 25, 2025

Photo above: Trucks line up at the Zaragoza-Ysleta bridge to cross the border between Mexico and the United States in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on April 2, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune “August increase in Mexico tariffs…

Frazzled, Frustrated, and Fatigued!

July 23, 2025

Dr. M. Ray Perryman Sometimes, our modern technological advances are two edged, and what begins as an improvement may ultimately end up having an unanticipated negative effect on productivity. A recent report by Microsoft illustrates a widespread example of this…

Leadership Edinburg Accepting Applications for 2025–2026 Class

July 17, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 cohort of Leadership Edinburg, a nine-month leadership development program aimed at cultivating emerging community leaders. To launch the application period, the Chamber will…

The Texas Economic Outlook

July 16, 2025

Though certainly not immune to national and global issues (particularly with regard to tariff and immigration policies), Texas continues to display notable momentum. The state is emerging as an epicenter for the ongoing digital transformation, with semiconductor plants and their…

Edinburg Chamber Launches Micro-Internship Program to Support Small Businesses

July 11, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the UTRGV Career Center, ENACTUS Student Organization, Vantage Bank, and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, is proud to announce the launch of a Micro-Internship Program aimed at…

Edinburg EDC Head to Speak at Realtor® Power Hour Economic Panel

July 9, 2025

Staff Report MCALLEN TX – Raudel Garza, Executive Director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will be the featured speaker at the Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS® Realtor® Power Hour on today, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Victor Perez, President and…