Rio South Texas Region blends economic opportunity with a vibrant lifestyle. Enjoy a lower cost of living, mild year-round climate, diverse culture, and access to outdoor recreation, arts, and world-class cuisine. It’s a region where professionals thrive, families feel at home, and companies grow with stability.

Because success isn’t just about business—it’s about living well. Here, quality of life works for you.

November 18, 2025

Rio South Texas Region at ECONOMIX 2025: Strengthening Connections and Expanding Opportunities

COSTEP Economic Development team Rick Carrera and Alma Saldana Cruz attend and sponsor this year’s […]
November 17, 2025

Professional Growth and Quality of Life Thrive in Balance at Rio South Texas Region

In the Rio South Texas Region, success isn’t measured only by business growth, it’s measured […]
November 12, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Bilingual Workforce. A Binational Advantage.

Across the Rio South Texas Region, the connection between education, industry, and community is shaping […]
November 10, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Mission, TX

Where Opportunity Takes Root and Innovation Grows If you’re ready to take your business to […]
November 5, 2025

Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Mercedes, Texas

Located at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Mercedes sits just 4 miles from […]
November 4, 2025

Rio South Texas Region: The Most Convenient Place to Invest in America

In business, location defines opportunity — and few places offer a smarter position than the […]
October 31, 2025

Industrial Diversification in Rio South Texas Region: Powering a Multi-Sector Future

The Rio South Texas Region (RSTR) stands at the center of a new era of […]
October 29, 2025

Why Invest in Pharr, Texas?

With an abundance of businesses in industries such as manufacturing, produce, retail, transportation, finance, healthcare, […]
October 27, 2025

Building Stronger Communities in the Heart of Rio South Texas

Exciting news for the City of Elsa and the Delta Region of Rio South Texas! […]