Resources and updates for advisors, consultants, and facilitators supporting companies in site selection, cross-border operations, and strategic growth in Rio South Texas Region.

December 16, 2025

Discover What’s Shaping the Future of Our Border Region

The November 2025 issue of Border Insight, published by Laredo Economic Development, is now available. […]
December 15, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco, Texas continues to consolidate its position as a dynamic engine of economic growth in […]
December 12, 2025

COSTEP at LEDC’s Christmas Tamalada & Membership Mixer

The Laredo Economic Development Corporation celebrated their annual Christmas Tamalada & Membership Mixer at the […]
December 12, 2025

COSTEP at Sharyland Business Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Killam Development celebrated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Sharyland Business Park, joined by partners from […]
December 11, 2025

A wonderful evening at Rio Grande City EDC’s Jingle & Mingle Holiday Mixer!

COSTEP’s Director of Economic Development, Rick Carrera, joined regional leaders and partners who continue shaping […]
December 11, 2025

McAllen Foreign Trade Zone 12 Joins Friends of COSTEP as a Supporter and Donor

We are proud to welcome McAllen Foreign Trade Zone 12 as a new Supporter and […]
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 […]