Explore insights on the automotive industry in Rio South Texas Region — a strategic location for manufacturing, supply chain integration, and nearshoring opportunities for global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

July 20, 2026

Weslaco Strengthens the Rio South Texas Region as a Strategic Manufacturing and Logistics Hub

The Rio South Texas Region continues to strengthen its position as one of North America’s […]
July 15, 2026

Harlingen Strengthens Rio South Texas Region with All-America City Honor

The City of Harlingen, Texas has been recognized as a 2026 All-America City, honoring the […]
June 19, 2026

CIPSA USA Expands into Alton, Strengthening the Rio South Texas Region’s Industrial Growth

The Rio South Texas Region continues to attract international investment as Grupo CIPSA officially establishes […]
June 15, 2026

Rio South Texas Region Expands Industrial Partnerships Through New Alliance with San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster

As part of a trade mission conducted by representatives of the San Luis Potosí Automotive […]
June 12, 2026

Donna International Bridge: The New Commercial Freight Crossing Option in the Rio South Texas Region

With a multimillion-dollar investment and a vision for regional development, the city of Donna is […]
June 3, 2026

Operational Certainty Takes Center Stage at Area Development’s Spring Consultants Forum 2026

This week, Rick Carrera, Director of Economic Development at COSTEP, is participating in the Spring […]
June 1, 2026

Rio Grande Valley Emerges as One of America’s Most Strategic Mid-Size Economic Regions

The newly released Rio Grande Valley Regional MSA Economic Report confirms what many companies, investors, […]
May 18, 2026

Manufacturing Outpaces Warehousing & Retail in Regional Economic Impact at Rio South Texas Region

A newly released comparative economic impact assessment prepared for COSTEP by Allied Consulting Group analyzes […]
May 6, 2026

Building momentum for the Rio South Texas Region at SelectUSA.

As conversations deepen and new connections emerge, we are proud to highlight the strategic advantages, […]