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.

March 26, 2026

COSTEP Hosts ANAPSA Delegation in the Rio South Texas Region

With the goal of strengthening binational collaboration and positioning the region as a strategic hub […]
March 25, 2026

Valeo Launches $225M Advanced Manufacturing Plant in McAllen, Texas

Valeo is advancing the industrial evolution of the Rio South Texas Region with the construction […]
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 […]
March 6, 2026

Industrial Intelligence Briefing Presents the First Data-Driven View of the Manufacturing Ecosystem in Rio South Texas and North Tamaulipas

Economic development leaders, industry stakeholders, and regional partners gathered in McAllen, Texas for the Industrial […]
March 2, 2026

Foreign Trade Zones: Rio South Texas Region’s Built-In Tariff Mitigation Strategy

With data presented by Federico Schaffler, Foreign Trade Administrator at Port Laredo, during the session […]
February 27, 2026

From Trade Corridor to Capital Platform: Why Laredo and Rio South Texas Region Are No Longer Just a Gateway

Based on “OpEd 53 Building on Trade” analysis by Dr. Daniel Covarrubias, Director of the […]
February 12, 2026

Texas Manufacturing Begins the Year with Strong Expansion and Rising Confidence

Texas manufacturing opened the year with solid expansion and renewed momentum, according to the latest […]
February 10, 2026

Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area Breaks Into the Top Tier: A Border Market Rewriting the U.S. Site-Selection Map

In a major national competitiveness ranking used by corporate decision-makers and site-selection professionals, the region […]