Information for and about government entities at all levels—local, state, and federal—that collaborate to drive infrastructure, investment, and binational growth in Rio South Texas Region.

October 9, 2025

Binational Collaboration in Action: COSTEP Advances Higher Education Advisory Council for South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas

A new chapter for binational talent and innovation. With a vision to strengthen academic–industrial collaboration […]
October 7, 2025

Strengthening Rio South Texas Region: COSTEP at the Pharr EDC Industrial Warehouse Summit

COSTEP Director of Economic Development, Rick Carrera, attended the Industrial Warehouse Summit hosted by the […]
October 6, 2025

Engaging discussions at the Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon in McAllen

Great conversations and takeaways at today’s Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon hosted by the McAllen Chamber of […]
October 1, 2025

Rio South Texas Spotlight: Why Invest and Expand in Edinburg, TX

Edinburg, Texas stands out as one of the most compelling investment destinations in the Rio […]
September 29, 2025

140+ Companies Powering the Rio South Texas Region Autocluster

The Rio South Texas Region is accelerating its position as a powerhouse in the North […]
September 26, 2025

VivaTech, Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, visits Rio South Texas Region

The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) proudly hosted representatives from Viva Technology (VivaTech), […]
September 24, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Showcases Strength at TxEDC Annual Investor Summit

On September 24, 2025, the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) hosted its Annual Investor Summit […]
September 24, 2025

Rio South Texas Region at the Texas Tribune’s “Preserving the RGV’s Economic Miracle”

COSTEP’s Director of Economic Development, Rick Carrera, had the pleasure of attending the Texas Tribune’s […]
September 22, 2025

$280B+ Annual Cross-Border Trade Between Texas & Mexico

Every year, more than $280 billion in goods and services flow across the Texas–Mexico border, […]