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.

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 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 […]