The holiday season is upon us and the countdown to Black Friday is about to begin. Large companies are predicted to spend thousands in marketing for Black Friday and into the holiday season. With this in mind, it’s easy for locally-owned small businesses to be overlooked. That’s why there’s also a shopping holiday for small... read more
South Texas has grown tremendously over the past decade. New renovations, expansions and developments have pushed the Rio Grande Valley into the forefront of exciting new ventures. This region’s growth has propelled it to the fifth spot on the list of largest metropolitan statistical areas in Texas, surpassing El Paso and Killeen. With more businesses... read more
South Texas business is booming. New developments like restaurants and retail spaces are sprouting across the Rio Grande Valley. With so much growth, the Valley has surpassed El Paso, Killeen-Temple and Beaumont in being ranked as the fifth largest metropolitan statistical area in Texas. Serving as a tourist mecca with a robust workforce and strong... read more
While many will be picking ice of off their windshields or clearing snow from driveways, Texans will be relaxing underneath a blissful sun. While there’s been snow in areas like Dallas and Austin, true “snowbirds”, or Winter Texans, know that the best place to relax from harsh winter months is in the Rio Grande Valley.... read more
Coming up with marketing ideas for restaurants can be challenging. Fortunately, through October, there will be plenty of fun holidays that you can take advantage of and work into your marketing strategies. This includes: National Caramel Month National Chili Month National Cookie Month National Pizza Month National Bullying Prevention Month National Fire Prevention Month National... read more
Take a stroll through the beautiful outdoors, enjoy a game of T-ball or splash around underneath the sunshine at the new Alamo Nature Park! Earlier this month, the official ribbon-cutting for the park took place where the public was invited to enjoy all of its amenities. It’s located at 1312 W. Duranta Ave. behind the... read more
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO) have joined forces to transform the region into a more biking-friendly community through the Bike Friendly Business (BFB) Program. With the assistance of Texas A&M, qualifying businesses can fill out an application to receive a free bike rack! Each business... read more
A groundbreaking ceremony for Whalen Road in early September signified a strong partnership and collaboration between the City of Donna, Hidalgo Precinct 1 and the City of Alamo. Whalen Road is the municipal boundary of both Alamo and Donna. Representatives from Alamo and Donna, along with neighboring constituents, joined Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Commissioner David... read more
Many people can live in a location all their lives and not know its history. Each city in the Rio Grande Valley is richly immersed in agricultural history and remarkable tales. The City of Alamo is no different. With the growth that the city has experienced over the years, it’s important for history to be... read more
South Texas has boomed into an international hotspot of attracting tourists, new residents and big businesses. Over the last year, the region has become one of the most diverse and fastest-growing in the state and was named the fifth largest metropolitan statistical area in Texas, surpassing Beaumont and El Paso. What has contributed to this... read more
