Rio South Texas Region is built for business. With a robust network of highways, international bridges, railroads, deep-water ports, and commercial airports, the region offers seamless connectivity to the U.S., Mexico, and global markets. Companies benefit from efficient logistics, reduced transportation costs, and faster time-to-market—especially for trade-intensive industries.

Whether you’re moving goods by truck, rail, air, or sea, our infrastructure works for you—supporting scalable growth and long-term success.

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 Sharyland Business Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Killam Development celebrated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Sharyland Business Park, joined by partners from […]
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 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 […]
December 3, 2025

How the Rio South Texas Region Accelerates Softlanding for International Companies

In a moment of global realignment and nearshoring momentum, the Rio South Texas Region has […]
December 1, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Roma, Texas

Where Border Advantage Meets Industrial Opportunity In the Rio South Texas Region, Roma stands out […]
November 28, 2025

Rio South Texas Region: From Manufacturing to Mindfacturing

In the Rio South Texas Region, industry is evolving beyond production. Today, competitiveness is defined […]
November 24, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Rio Grande, TX

Rio Grande City is a fast-growing and well-connected community of 15,317 residents, with a young […]