Learn how Rio South Texas Region supports the growth of electronics and electrical manufacturing through strategic location, skilled workforce, and integrated U.S.-Mexico supply chains.

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 […]
July 3, 2026

Rio South Texas Region’s Industrial Leadership Is Strengthened by Stanley Black & Decker’s $4M Expansion Investment in Mission, Texas

The Rio South Texas Region continues to strengthen its position as one of North America’s […]
June 17, 2026

COSTEP Strengthens Industry Ties Through Visit to LG Electronics Reynosa

The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) extends its sincere appreciation to LG Electronics […]
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 25, 2026

COSTEP Drives New Industrial Investment Across Texas and Tamaulipas Through New Manufacturing Partnership Between CAS Global and ERA Group

A new industrial partnership between CAS Global LLC and ERA Group is reinforcing the growing […]
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 […]