Trends, insights, and perspectives shaping how investors, analysts, and the public view Rio South Texas Region as a destination for economic growth and international business.

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 […]
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 […]