Texas' Rio Grande Valley sees construction jobs plunge as housing, grocery costs rise

Texas' Rio Grande Valley sees construction jobs plunge as housing, grocery costs rise

A steep decline in construction jobs across Texas' Rio Grande Valley is raising concerns about rising housing and grocery costs, as local builders warn the economic fallout is spreading well beyond construction sites. A report argues that immigration enforcement is not only disrupting workers' lives but also making everyday essentials more expensive for families across the state. Here's what to know Citing America's Voice's report, "End the Ice …