Villalobos says $6 million federal grant will expand opportunity across the Rio Grande Valley
· Texas Border Business
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos announced a $6 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce aimed at expanding the city's 47-acre industrial park. During an event with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Rep. Monica De La Cruz, Villalobos emphasized that this funding will benefit the entire Rio Grande Valley, not just McAllen. The grant will support infrastructure improvements necessary for future manufacturing investments, with expectations of creating at least 500 jobs. De La Cruz highlighted the grant's potential to enhance economic opportunities, housing growth, and small business support throughout South Texas.
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