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.

February 24, 2026

Rio South Texas Region Reaffirms Itself as a Strategic U.S. Expansion Platform Before INDEX Nacional

As global manufacturers recalibrate their North American footprint, Rio South Texas Region continues to strengthen […]
February 19, 2026

Aaron Demerson and Annie Dennis Reinforce Texas–Mexico Competitiveness at INDEX National Meeting

Just moments ago, COSTEP, in collaboration with INDEX Mexico, welcomed Aaron Demerson, President & CEO […]
February 19, 2026

COSTEP Hosts INDEX Nacional Executive Council Meeting in Rio South Texas Region

The Executive Council Meeting of INDEX Nacional, chaired by Eng. Humberto Martínez, is currently underway […]
February 18, 2026

Port of Brownsville Accelerates Strategic Infrastructure Expansion in Rio South Texas Region

The continued reconstruction of Cargo Dock 3 at the Port of Brownsville represents far more […]
February 16, 2026

Rio South Texas Region Strengthens Its Strategic Position Through Edinburg EDC’s Participation in the 2026 Texas Economic Outlook

The Rio South Texas Region continues to advance its data-driven investment strategy as the Edinburg […]
February 13, 2026

COSTEP Present at the 2026 McAllen State of the City Address: Strengthening Regional Momentum

Rick Carrera, Director of Economic Development at Council for South Texas Economic Progress, was present […]
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 […]
February 4, 2026

Texas Leads U.S. Job Growth Thanks to a Business-Driven Investment Environment

Texas closed 2025 at the forefront of U.S. employment growth, not by coincidence, but as […]