March 2026
Port of Brownsville and San Luis Potosí Advance Strategic Logistics Collaboration
The Port of Brownsville continues to deepen its relationship with San Luis Potosí, reinforcing a logistics partnership that has supported the state...
March 2026
Economic Development Organizations Highlight Value of COSTEP’s New Industrial Data System
Representatives from multiple Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) across the Rio South Texas Region praised the launch of the new Industrial Data...
March 2026
COSTEP Presents Industrial Intelligence Briefing on the Rio South Texas Region Manufacturing Landscape
The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) presented an Industrial Intelligence Briefing revealing the first results of Phase 1 of the Rio...
March 2026
Mission EDC Unveils “Mission International Innovation District” as a New Binational Investment Hub in South Texas
Teclo García, CEO of Mission Economic Development Corporation, presented an early preview of the Mission International Innovation District, an ambiti...
March 2026
RGV Partnership Launches RGV Connect Forum to Strengthen Regional Connectivity
RGV Partnership hosted the RGV Connect Transportation and Trade Forum, a strategic session that gathered regional leaders to analyze challenges and op...
March 2026
Border Transportation Master Plan Update Aims to Strengthen Texas–Mexico Trade and Mobility
With the goal of strengthening infrastructure, connectivity, and efficiency along the Texas–Mexico border, the second update round of the Border Tra...
March 2026
Harlingen EDC Hosts Manufacturers Roundtable to Promote A.I.M. Grant Program
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (Harlingen EDC) hosted a second Manufacturers Roundtable Breakfast focused on expanding awareness of th...
March 2026
Greater Brownsville EDC Supports Workforce Solutions Center to Strengthen Regional Talent Pipeline
The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (Greater Brownsville EDC) joined local and county partners to mark the continued operation of...
March 2026
Edinburg Strengthens Binational Business Strategy Through Meeting with COMCE Noreste
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC) continues to expand its international outreach through a strategic meeting with COMCE Nor...
March 2026
NRG Energy to Build 455 MW Power Plant in Houston, Advancing Texas Energy Capacity
Texas continues to expand its energy infrastructure as NRG Energy, Inc. moves forward with the construction of a new natural gas power generation faci...
February 2026
Foreign Trade Zones: A Competitive Advantage Strengthening Texas in Global Manufacturing
Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) have become one of the most effective instruments for strengthening Texas’ competitiveness in international commerce. By ...
February 2026
Rio South Texas Presents U.S. Expansion Opportunities to Index Nacional Leaders
As part of the Index Nacional delegation’s tour of the Rio South Texas Region organized by COSTEP, Consejo para el Progreso Económico del Sur de Te...
February 2026
Port Laredo Records US$353.94 Billion in Trade in 2025, Reinforcing Role as Top U.S.–Mexico Gateway
Port Laredo recorded US$353.94 billion in international trade during 2025, an increase of US$14.94 billion compared with 2024, underscoring the sustai...
February 2026
INDEX Nacional Holds Executive Session in Rio South Texas, Strengthening Binational Manufacturing Integration
The Rio South Texas Region welcomed representatives of INDEX Nacional and its regional delegations, who held an executive session at the invitation of...
February 2026
Trancasa Participates in McAllen State of the City 2026, Highlighting Regional Growth and Cross-Border Collaboration
Trancasa participated in the McAllen State of the City 2026 event, joining public officials and regional leaders in discussions focused on economic gr...
February 2026
Port of Brownsville Reinforces Strategic Role in U.S.–Mexico Trade During Visit of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
The Port of Brownsville strengthened its position as a strategic gateway for U.S.–Mexico trade during the official visit of U.S. Ambassador to Mexic...
February 2026
McAllen Foreign Trade Zone #12 Participates in Launch of New USDA Biosecurity Facility in South Texas
The McAllen Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #12 participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new sterile fly dispersal facility at the USDA Moore Air ...
February 2026
Element3 Launches Lithium Carbonate Facility in Texas Permian Basin, Strengthening U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Texas continues to expand its role in the U.S. critical minerals supply chain with the inauguration of the Element3 Resources Permian Basin Lithium Ex...
February 2026
Davie Defense Expands Shipbuilding Operations in Texas with $730M Investment and 2,400 New Jobs
Texas continues to solidify its position in advanced manufacturing and defense production as Davie Defense Inc. announced a major expansion of its shi...
February 2026
Edinburg EDC Engages in 2026 Texas Economic Outlook to Strengthen Regional Strategy
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC) participated in the 2026 Texas Economic Outlook event, reinforcing its commitment to data...