November 2023
Cameron County has a new Director of Economic Development
With over 16 years of experience dedicated to the economic development of South Texas, Ramiro Alemán is the new Director of Economic Development for ...
November 2023
"McAllen Strengthens Economic Advantages": Javier Villalobos
McAllen currently hosts diverse industries, and its workforce is strengthened by expertise, access to universities, quality of life, security, and aff...
November 2023
Donna, Texas Records Unprecedented Commercial Growth
In recent months, Donna, Texas has confirmed investments that are attractive for tourism and commerce, leading to the creation of new jobs.Donna, Texa...
November 2023
Brownsville Port Advances with Navigation Channel Extension to 52 Feet
The Port of Brownsville is making satisfactory progress in extending the navigation channel of the Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) to 52 feet (15.8 meters)...
November 2023
Edinburg Earns Recognition as the Most Accessible College Town in the USA
The city of Edinburg, Texas, has been named the most accessible college town in the United States, home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (...
November 2023
Showcasing the Competitive Advantages of the Rio South Texas Region to Consuls from Mexico and the USA
Consuls of Mexico and the United States learned through the presentation “Rio South Texas Binational Overview” of the main competitive advantages ...
November 2023
Enhancement of Industrial Landscape in McAllen, Texas with New Constructions
Susie Flores highlighted the job opportunities these companies will bring to the local population in the latest STMA meeting.The industrial real estat...
November 2023
Zoho CEO Explores Expansion Plans in McAllen, Texas
Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho, and Tony Thomas, co-founder of this global technology leader, visited McAllen to review details of their upcoming expansio...
November 2023
South Texas Set for Over $1.5 Billion Investment in Road Infrastructure
The benefit will impact the international trade logistics sector. The budget for the development of new highway infrastru...
November 2023
Job Growth Surges in South Texas in September 2023: STMA
McAllen and Edinburg stand out as the cities with the lowest unemployment rates in South Texas as of September 2023.Mike Willis, CEO of the South Texa...
November 2023
Harlingen EDC Meets with the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville
The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen commercial ties, promote economic development, and gain insights into the various competitive advantages ...
November 2023
Harlingen, Texas Declares October as Manufacturing Month
The municipal commission of the city of Harlingen and Mayor Norma Sepulveda officially declared October as Manufacturing Month, presenting the officia...
October 2023
Edinburg Attracts $27.6 Million in New Construction Activity
The city reported an increase in new constructions from January to September 2023.In a remarkable demonstration of economic growth, Edinburg, Texas, s...
October 2023
Rio Bravo-Donna Bridge to Launch Commercial Empty Truck Crossings
Carlos Yerena, the city manager of Donna, Texas, has reported significant progress in the procedures and permits required to enable the Donna Internat...
October 2023
Nearshoring prominence stands out due to international conflicts
As the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation gains prominence in the international media, the business world should acknowledge the ...
October 2023
Rio Grande City Texas offers agile crossing for freight transportation
Camargo International Bridge: The Swift Gateway for International TradeWith imports surpassing $711.4 million in the past year and customs clearance p...
October 2023
Starr-Camargo Bridge Company: Driving Economic Development in South Texas
Since 1966, the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company, the owner of the Rio Grande International Bridge in Texas, has been at the forefront of economic develop...
October 2023
Rio Grande City Offers Advantages for International Trade
Rio Grande City's prosperity is intricately woven into strong cross-border relationships with Mexican municipalities, particularly Camargo, Miguel Ale...
October 2023
Industrial Park in Brownsville Port Boosts Regional Trade
Staff Mexico IndustryThe new industrial park at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, is set to be completed in the second half of 2024 and will usher in a ...
October 2023
Edinburg, Texas, sees a surge in construction activity, garnering $27.6 million in September 2023
Edinburg, Texas, October 10, 2023 - In a remarkable display of economic growth, Edinburg witnessed a substantial upswing in construction-related activ...