October 2025
COSTEP and INDEX Nacional sign MOU to strengthen binational manufacturing collaboration
In the framework of the 50th National INDEX Convention, held in Mexico City, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) and INDEX Nacional...
October 2025
Industrial growth in Harlingen strengthens South Texas logistics network
The city of Harlingen, Texas, continues to consolidate its role as a logistics and manufacturing hub within the Rio Grande Valley, driven by new indus...
October 2025
UTRGV opens state-of-the-art Cancer and Surgery Center, transforming access to advanced healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has inaugurated the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen, marking a turning point in t...
October 2025
Edinburg breaks ground on Downtown Parking Garage to boost accessibility and local growth
The City of Edinburg, in partnership with the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and Hidalgo County, has officially broken ground on the...
October 2025
Puerto Verde Holdings: redefining the future of U.S.–Mexico trade infrastructure
As Mexico solidifies its position as the United States’ largest and most important trading partner, the need for resilient, secure, and sustainable ...
October 2025
Harlingen EDC strengthens workforce development through new education–industry externship program
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has facilitated a new collaboration between the Region One Education Service Center and Lone Sta...
October 2025
Pharr strengthens its logistics leadership with Robinson Fresh expansion at Queenstown Park
The City of Pharr, Texas, continues to consolidate its position as one of the fastest-growing logistics and trade hubs in South Texas. CIL Capital Dev...
October 2025
McAllen Foreign Trade Zone 12 celebrates 55 years as a cornerstone of international trade
The McAllen Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ 12) is marking 55 years of innovation, service, and global impact, reaffirming its leadership as one of the most e...
October 2025
GBIC emphasizes workforce innovation and regional competitiveness at Texas Tribune panel
Gilberto Salinas, CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC), participated in a recent Texas Tribune panel discussion in Brownsville...
October 2025
UTRGV surpasses $300 million in fundraising, marking a decade of regional transformation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has reached a new historic milestone as it celebrates its 10th anniversary — surpassing $300 milli...
October 2025
Pharr, Texas Strengthens Its Industrial Leadership with the Industrial Warehouse Summit 2025
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) successfully hosted the Industrial Warehouse Summit (IWS), a specialized forum that brought tog...
October 2025
COSTEP highlights South Texas innovation at Texas Venture Fest 2025 in Laredo
The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) took part in the Texas Venture Fest 2025 – Laredo Edition, held at Mile One, joining leaders,...
October 2025
Edinburg builds international investment bridge through partnership with Mexican-German Business Association
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Mexican-German Business Association (EMAAC) to ...
October 2025
COSTEP Presents Academic Institutions with Initiative to Create the Binational Higher Education Advisory Council for South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas
With the goal of strengthening academic–industrial collaboration in the border region, representatives from educational institutions in Tamaulipas w...
October 2025
IBC Bank supports Eli Lilly’s $6.5 billion investment, reinforcing Texas as a global leader in innovation
IBC Bank reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Texas’ economic growth by supporting the announcement of Eli Lilly and Company’s $6.5 billion inve...
October 2025
Pharr Boosts Development with “Industrial Manufacturing Warehouse Summit”
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) announced the “Industrial Manufacturing Warehouse Summit,” an event that will bring togethe...
October 2025
Port of Brownsville positions itself as North America’s logistics gateway at Breakbulk Americas 2025
The Port of Brownsville reinforced its leadership in trade and logistics during Breakbulk Americas 2025, the largest and longest-running event for the...
October 2025
Onilog leverages North America Week to strengthen binational supply chain strategies
The North America Week Northeast Trade Forum, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) in Monterrey, gathered leaders from bot...
October 2025
Harlingen strengthens binational ties at North America Week 2025
The 5th edition of North America Week, organized by the Northeast Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce Mexico (AmCham), brought together busine...
October 2025
Weslaco secures $26 million investment to expand and modernize Mid Valley Airport
The City of Weslaco announced more than $26 million in state funding to expand and modernize Mid Valley Airport, marking one of the most significant i...