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• Federal funding available in McAllen for housing organizations Play Video

  January 18, 2026 6:22 PM

  The city of McAllen is offering support to housing organizations through its federally funded HOME Investment Partnerships programs. The program aims to expand affordable housing opportunities, which includes services like educational classes for first-time homebuyers. The city says it's already been awarded $500,000 for the next fiscal year.... more »

• Valley builders association teaming up with industry experts to offer free classes, increase hiring Play Video

  October 30, 2025 1:35 PM

  Members of a local builders association say they're having trouble finding workers to finish construction projects. "It will crash our local economy. People will not be able to afford homes if this continues," South Texas Builders Association CEO Mario Guerrero said. The group is now taking matters into... more »

• Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor in Brownsville Play Video

  October 16, 2025 7:28 PM

  Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa announced on Wednesday she is running for governor. Hinojosa held her first campaign event at the Alonso Building in Brownsville, the city where she was raised. “It's time for change,” Hinojosa said. “Everybody wants good schools, affordable health care, affordable housing that you... more »

• Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant that's a lifeline for many rural communities

  September 1, 2025 11:00 AM

  Heather Colley and her two children moved four times over five years as they fled high rents in eastern Tennessee, which, like much of rural America, hasn't been spared from soaring housing costs. A family gift in 2021 of a small plot of land offered a shot at homeownership,... more »

• Renovations at Brownsville's historic Samano Building nearly complete Play Video

  August 21, 2025 11:07 PM

  The non-profit organization restoring a 100-year-old building in downtown Brownsville said renovations are nearly complete. Located at 1158 E. Elizabeth St., the historic Samano Building will soon have 40 affordable housing apartments and a grocery store. Come Dream, Come Build said they want to upgrade the building to... more »

• Texas lawmakers to allow smaller homes on smaller lots

  June 2, 2025 11:14 AM

  " Texas lawmakers to allow smaller homes on smaller lots " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The... more »

• Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new affordable housing units in Brownsville Play Video

  May 29, 2025 10:08 PM

  A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday for new, affordable housing units in Brownsville. The BCC Village Townhomes, located on Mayorca Court near Ruben Torres Boulevard, has nine units ready for rent, and another 23 in construction. “It’s a great day for Brownsville to be able to expand our... more »

• Texas bill allowing smaller homes on smaller lots amid housing affordability crunch advances in House

  May 28, 2025 2:45 PM

  " Texas bill allowing smaller homes on smaller lots amid housing affordability crunch advances in House " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign... more »

• McAllen Housing Authority to halt application intake to focus on waiting list Play Video

  February 13, 2020 6:38 PM

  MCALLEN – People over the age of 62 looking for an affordable place to live in McAllen will have to look somewhere else. Housing authority officials plan to close their application intake starting in March. Arnold Padilla, director at McAllen Housing Authority, says more than 200 people are on... more »

• Housing provider assists Harlingen family purchase home Play Video

  February 5, 2020 6:50 PM

  HARLINGEN – Several families are able to buy affordable homes in an area that was once foreclosed, thanks to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Jose Trevino and his family bought their first affordable home with the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, which is also known as TSAHC. The... more »