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Harlingen construction boom slowing pace amid ICE raids
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV
· May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The city had previously seen a record construction boom, with values reaching $201. A construction boom in Harlingen is experiencing a slowdown.
A construction boom in Harlingen is experiencing a slowdown. This change is attributed to a federal immigration crackdown that has reduced the labor force. As a result, building prices in the area are increasing.
The city had previously seen a record construction boom, with values reaching $201.8 million last year. The current slowdown is affecting the pace of this growth. Further details about the impact of the immigration crackdown on Harlingen's construction industry are available from news outlets.
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Category: border Published: May 28, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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