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.

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 19, 2026

Representing the Rio South Texas Region at Logistics World Summit & Expo

“It is a great experience participating in the Logistics World Summit, where industry leaders, innovators, […]
March 16, 2026

New Refinery at Port of Brownsville, First on the U.S. Gulf Coast in Nearly 50 Years

A major new energy investment has been announced at the Port of Brownsville, marking what […]
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 […]