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Texas grant program aimed at tourism-related COVID losses

Applications for a new grant program with awards of up to $20,000 for qualifying travel and tourism-related businesses and organizations will open Feb. 1.

Texas leads U.S. in job creation

Texas led the nation in job growth in 2022, adding 650,100 positions, which not only was the largest total increase in jobs added but also claimed the highest percent of seasonally adjusted total non-farm jobs added over the year at 5.0 percent.

State jobless rate drops to 3.9 percent

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the first time in three months, dropping to 3.9 percent for December.

Paris Bakery to open in new county courthouse

Having to visit the county courthouse might be a bitter necessity, but when it’s finally open to the public, folks will have something sweet to look forward to.

Valley International Airport continues to boast big passenger numbers

HARLINGEN — Passenger numbers remained strong at Valley International Airport in November, with 39,015 enplanements, a 22.2 percent increase compared to the same month last year.

De la Garza celebrates 50 years at Bahnman Realty

HARLINGEN — New Year’s Day marked 50 years since former mayor Connie de la Garza bought a stake in the commercial brokerage, Bahnman Realty,...

Weslaco to get Texas Roadhouse restaurant

Businesses continue to develop in Weslaco, with economic development leaders announcing Texas Roadhouse as the anchor tenant for Shops at N Bridge, officials said in a news release.

Harlingen port director assumes presidency of association

Harlingen port director Walker Smith has been installed as the new president of the Gulf Ports Association. The GPA is a trade organization dedicated to...

NextDecade signs sale agreements: LNG sees investment decision this quarter

Houston-based NextDecade Corporation says it expects to make a decision the first quarter of this year whether to build the first phase of its...

Sales tax revenue up 10.5 percent for December

State sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on...