Valley Business Report

10/16/2025

Fiesta de Palmas takes place this weekend, Oct. 17-19, at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing with it three days of live music, international food, family fun and performances that bring the community together. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/community-events/fiesta-de-palmas-this-weekend/

10/15/2025

Join the Mission Chamber of Commerce for its first Coffee, Croissants and Commerce on Oct. 22 to connect with industry leaders and boost your business success.

Join the Mission Chamber of Commerce for its first Coffee, Croissants and Commerce on Oct. 22 to connect with industry leaders and boost your business success.

10/14/2025

Donna and its neighboring Mid-Valley cities of Mercedes and Weslaco are experiencing some of the most visible and rapid retail and business growth in the Rio Grande Valley with open land to capitalize on along their Expressway 83 corridors. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/donnas-new-mindset-leading-to-growth/

10/13/2025

The last week of a nearly 40-year career in agricultural research and education was wrapping up in late August for Ruben Saldana. He provided leadership for a district that covers nearly all counties south of San Antonio as well as managing the Texas A&M AgriLife Research extension center in Weslaco. https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/agriculture/agrilife-directors-career-spans-border/

10/11/2025

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has named Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. and Veronica Gonzales as the recipients of the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year Awards. Both honorees will be recognized at the chamber’s Centennial Installation and Awards Banquet on Nov. 1. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/community-events/edinburg-chamber-announces-2025-man-woman-of-the-year/

10/10/2025

The International Museum of Art & Science invites the community to honor loved ones and celebrate cultural traditions at its annual Día de los Mu***os Festival & Market on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/community-events/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-with-imas/

10/09/2025

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the largest state community banking association in the nation, recently honored Lone Star National Bank in McAllen with four Best of Community Banking Awards. https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/finance/lone-star-national-bank-wins-statewide-awards/

10/08/2025

Bob Mills and his oldest son cut through two ribbons in late August and officially brought a Bob Mills Furniture store to the Rio Grande Valley market. The Oklahoma City-based company now has nine stores in Texas, representing a significant addition among the Valley’s furniture store offerings.
Read the full feature, "Bob Mills Furniture Stores Expand To RGV," via link in bio.

10/07/2025

Join the Brownsville Public Utilities Board on Oct. 10 for the Big Public Utilities Bash featuring interactive truck displays, a children’s solar car race and a superhero costume contest. https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/big-public-utilities-bash/

10/06/2025

Matt's Cash & Carry Building Materials, Inc. demonstrates a steely resolve in getting through double catastrophes and coming out of both revived and refreshed. The family-owned business is adapting to market changes at their four building material stores and is looking to expand. https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/retail/matts-pivots-amidst-events-market-changes/

10/04/2025

The City of McAllen recently earned 49 awards, including an international designation and a coveted industry honor, at the Pinnacle Awards and the World Festival & Event City Awards. https://valleybusinessreport.com/industry/recreation_tourism/mcallen-wins-highest-festival-honors/

10/03/2025

McAllen Public Library is partnering with South Texas College to offer free GED and English as a Second Language classes beginning Oct. 13. https://valleybusinessreport.com/community/community-events/free-ged-and-esl-classes-begin-at-mcallen-public-library/