December 8, 2025

South Padre Island: The Tourism Investment Engine of the Rio South Texas Region

South Padre Island stands as one of the most valuable tourism assets in the Rio […]
December 5, 2025

McAllen Foreign Trade Zone 12: 55 Years Strengthening the Global Gateway of the Rio South Texas Region

For more than five decades, McAllen Foreign Trade Zone 12 (FTZ 12) has stood at […]
December 3, 2025

Rio South Texas Region: A Milestone Day for Binational Higher Education Collaboration

Earlier today, COSTEP -the Council for South Texas Economic Progress- hosted university presidents and senior […]
December 3, 2025

How the Rio South Texas Region Accelerates Softlanding for International Companies

In a moment of global realignment and nearshoring momentum, the Rio South Texas Region has […]
December 1, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Roma, Texas

Where Border Advantage Meets Industrial Opportunity In the Rio South Texas Region, Roma stands out […]
November 28, 2025

Rio South Texas Region: From Manufacturing to Mindfacturing

In the Rio South Texas Region, industry is evolving beyond production. Today, competitiveness is defined […]
November 26, 2025

So much to be thankful for in the Rio South Texas Region

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, COSTEP and the Rio South Texas Region reflect on a year […]
November 24, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Rio Grande, TX

Rio Grande City is a fast-growing and well-connected community of 15,317 residents, with a young […]
November 18, 2025

Rio South Texas Region at ECONOMIX 2025: Strengthening Connections and Expanding Opportunities

COSTEP Economic Development team Rick Carrera and Alma Saldana Cruz attend and sponsor this year’s […]