Valley Business Report

12/23/2025

Camp RIO at Historic Lula Sams's High Ropes Adventure Course on its 85-acre grounds in north Brownsville is the only facility of its kind in the Valley and is the sort of outdoor activity found at outdoor camps nationwide. https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/recreation_tourism/camps-ropes-course-conquers-fears/

12/22/2025

Mixing in the new with the vintage of the Echo and Ebony Hills brings a classic touch to Edinburg’s growth. Edinburg Economic Development Corporation https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/edinburg-invests-in-historic-core-amid-growth/

12/19/2025

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is one of 13 organizations recently recognized with UTRGV’s Community Partner Recognition Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/utrgv-recognizes-bcics-ebridge-partnership/

12/18/2025

United Airlines has awarded AGI, the ground handling team operating at McAllen International Airport, with its Gold Safety Excellence Award, recognizing AGI’s outstanding commitment to safety in all aspects of its airport operations. https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/transportation_travel/mfe-team-honored-by-united-airlines/

12/18/2025

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is one of 13 organizations recently recognized with UTRGV’s Community Partner Recognition Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. The recognition is connected to UTRGV’s Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification work and highlights partners whose collaboration supports community engagement across the Valley. BCIC’s recognition reflects its long-running https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/utrgv-recognizes-bcics-ebridge-partnership

BCIC is one of 13 organizations recently recognized with UTRGV’s Community Partner Recognition Award for the 2024-2025 academic year.

12/15/2025

Cory Carswell, director of Power Supply and Market Operations for the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, has been elected to represent municipally owned utilities on the ERCOT Wholesale Market Subcommittee. https://valleybusinessreport.com/moving-on-up/bpub-director-elected-to-ercot-subcommittee/

12/13/2025

Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2025 State of the County Luncheon on Dec. 18 for insight into the progress, priorities and future of Cameron County.

Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2025 State of the County Luncheon on Dec. 18.

12/12/2025

The Port of Brownsville has honored M&M Mooring as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Chairman’s Award. Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban Guerra presented the award to owner Mark Clive at the recent annual Customer Appreciation Luncheon at the Rancho Viejo Conference Center. https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/manufacturing-industrial/port-honors-mm-mooring/

12/11/2025

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the Marine Ecosystems Research Facility, marking the start of construction on a $21.5 million coastal research center that will expand the university’s capacity in marine and environmental sciences. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/education/utrgv-breaks-ground-on-port-isabel-research-facility/

12/11/2025

Get into the holiday spirit at the Shop Local Holiday Market in downtown Mission on Dec. 12. https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/discover-mission-shop-local-holiday-market-2025/

12/06/2025

Lone Star National Bank is currently hosting its annual Toy Drive, a community-driven initiative designed to bring joy and holiday cheer to children across the local communities. https://valleybusinessreport.com/giving-back/lsnb-hosts-annual-toy-drive/

12/05/2025

The City of Pharr has been awarded the 2025 Scenic City People’s Choice Award by Scenic Texas, highlighting Pharr’s ongoing commitment to fostering a better environment for all. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/pharr-earns-scenic-texas-peoples-choice-award/