Discover why Rio South Texas Region is emerging as a prime location for aerospace investment, advanced manufacturing, and cross-border collaboration with Mexico’s aerospace clusters.

April 20, 2026

Beyond Goods: The $1 Trillion U.S.-Mexico Relationship Is Closer Than It Looks

Analysis based on insights by Daniel Covarrubias, “The $247 Billion in North American Services Trade”, […]
April 13, 2026

14.3 Million Jobs and Growing: Texas Expands, and the Rio South Texas Region Helps Power It

Texas continues to set the pace for economic expansion in the United States, reaching a […]
April 10, 2026

Building the Future of Innovation in the Rio Grande Valley

RGV Startup Week is activating the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Valley, bringing together founders, investors, […]
April 6, 2026

Close to a Billion Dollars a Day: Laredo, Texas

Mexico is now the United States’ #1 trading partner, with a gap that has reached […]
April 2, 2026

How Serious Capital Makes Financial Decisions at Rio South Texas Region

The first Friends of COSTEP meeting of 2026 brought valuable perspective to the Rio South […]
April 1, 2026

Mexico Passed China as America’s #1 Trading Partner and the Gap Has Already Reached $458 Billion

According to Daniel Covarrubias in The Bridge, Mexico has not only surpassed China as the […]
March 26, 2026

Rio South Texas Region Engages with Top Site Selectors in Atlanta

The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) continues strengthening its presence in the conversations […]
March 23, 2026

Edinburg and the Rio South Texas Region Capture the Attention of International Business Organizations

Edinburg continues to strengthen its position as a key destination within the Rio South Texas […]
March 6, 2026

Promoting Opportunity Through Regional Collaboration

Strong partnerships are the foundation of strong communities. This week, COSTEP, as the regional economic […]