South Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue

July 31, 2026

Photo above: An aerial view of an apartment complex next to commercially zoned land for sale in McAllen on May 12, 2025. Michael Gonzales for The Texas Tribune. Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune Pharr TX — Leaders within the construction…

The Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy

July 20, 2026

Dr. M. Ray Perryman Even with current challenges and uncertainty, our latest projections call for significant growth in the Texas economy over the next five years. The current environment involves notable potential for volatility, but the state is well positioned…

Hidalgo County Metro Jumps 23 Spots to Rank No. 2 Nationally for Young Homebuyer Access

July 15, 2026

Hidalgo County, McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, homeownership, mortgage, young buyers, ConsumerAffairs, Elizabeth Suarez, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, FHA loans, Rio Grande Valley, affordability Staff Report Edinburg TX – The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area jumped 23 spots in one year…

UTRGV student earns spot on new reality music competition “Operación Triunfo USA”

July 7, 2026

Photo above: UTRGV student José Ángel Fernández recently earned a coveted spot on the new music reality show, Operación Triunfo USA (Operation Triumph USA). (Courtesy: Telemundo) By Amanda L. Alaniz, UTRGV Communications Edinburg TX – Living with fellow musicians, practicing around…

Edinburg EDC, Workforce Solutions to Host Skilled Trades Job Fair July 23

July 5, 2026

Edinburg, Tools and Talent, skilled trades, job fair, Workforce Solutions, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, RGV Operation Get Hired, welding, HVAC, manufacturing, construction, mechanics Staff Report Edinburg TX – Workforce Solutions and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host the Tools &…

Investopedia Names Edinburg One of Top 100 U.S. Cities for Retirees, Citing Affordability, Climate, and Growth

June 12, 2026

Edinburg, Retirement, Investopedia, Cost of Living, Healthcare, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – Edinburg has been named one of the top 100 places to retire in America by Investopedia, with the financial education publication highlighting the city’s low cost of…

Cavender’s Boot City Opens First Edinburg Location Friday

June 11, 2026

Edinburg, Cavender’s Boot City, ribbon cutting, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, economic development, new business Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Cavender’s Boot City will celebrate the opening of its first Edinburg location with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, June 12, 2026,…

Edinburg CISD Board Honors 70 Scholarship Recipients with $1,000 Awards and AT&T Laptops

May 27, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first part of The Edinburg Advocate’s reporting on the May 26, 2026 ECISD School Board meeting. See theedinburgadvocate.com for the second report on the meeting. Edinburg CISD, Superintendent Scholarship, AT&T, Rio Grande Valley Partnership, Laptops,…

Edinburg to Welcome IHG Dual-Brand Hotel Development with $18–$20 Million Investment

May 11, 2026

Edinburg, EEDC, IHG, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn, Binning Hospitality, Economic Development, Rio Grande Valley, Hotels Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation has announced a proposed $18–$20 million IHG dual-brand hotel development by Binning Hospitality LLC, led by…

Edinburg Council and EDC to hold joint meeting on Monday, May 4

May 2, 2026

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, EEDC, Economic Development, Executive Session, Special Meeting, Hidalgo County, Texas, City Hall Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a special joint meeting Monday,…