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Rio South Texas Region Stakeholders Promote Ports, Bridges, Rail and Airports to Mexican Industry
COSTEP presented Rio South Texas region as a binational transportation and investment corridor during a June 11, 2026, meeting with representatives of the San Luis Potosà automotive industry.
Friend-Shoring Emerges as a New Approach to Cross-Border Business
Adam Gonzalez, chief executive officer of COSTEP, Council for South Texas Economic Progress, and members of his team hosted the meeting and welcomed the visiting delegation from San Luis PotosÃ, Mexico. COSTEP invited regional economic development corporations and strategic partners to participate.
Governor Abbott Surveys Flood Damage In Cotulla
Texas Border Business COTULLA - Governor Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage and held a briefing and press conference to provide an update on the state’s...
Diego Rivera Exhibition Opens at IMAS With First U.S. Tour Stop
The International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) will open "Diego Rivera: The Promise of a Better Future" on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The exhibition, which runs through October 25, marks the first stop in the United States for the international touring exhibition after its presentation in Mexico.
Governor Abbott Announces Latest Round of Statewide Board and Advisory Appointments
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Image for illustration Texas
Mexican National Living in Donna Sentenced to Federal Prison on Drug Charges
A 48-year-old illegal alien from Mexico living in Donna has been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to traffic multiple drug loads.
Edinburg PD Needs Public’s Help Identifying Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Property-Damage Case
The Edinburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run property-damage incident that occurred Thursday, July 23, in the 3700 block of Lori Morgan Drive.
Texas Extends Workforce Pell Grant Application Window to Boost Career TrainingÂ
Texas is extending the application period for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program, giving more colleges and technical schools additional time to submit eligible short-term training programs.
City of Brownsville’s HR Team Honored Nationally for Exceptional Health Plan
The City of Brownsville Organizational Development & Human Resources Department has received a 2026 Rosie Award and has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Public Sector Health Plans for 2026 by Health Rosetta, a national organization focused on advancing high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions. Courtesy
Gov. Abbott Orders State Regulators to Shield Texas Homeowners From Data Center Costs
Governor Greg Abbott released the response from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to his June 10 directive that shows they are already taking concrete steps to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion.
