Roberto H. Gonzalez
Tim’s Coats Marks 43 Years of Keeping Rio Grande Valley Families Warm
For more than four decades, KRGV-TV Channel 5 in Weslaco and the station’s longtime meteorologist, Tim Smith, have led an annual effort to help keep Rio Grande Valley residents warm during the winter months through Tim’s Coats campaign.
Tamaulipas Universities Unite Across the Border to Build a Shared Workforce Future
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business McAllen, Texas -A strategic binational meeting organized by COSTEP, Council for South Texas Economic Progress,...
Mayor Villalobos and Community Partners Sponsor Holiday Gifts for IDEA Students
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas - McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos partnered with community leaders to sponsor holiday gifts...
COSTEP Brings Together Regional Experts to Outline Priorities for a Stronger Binational Workforce
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business The Binational Higher Education Advisory Council Meeting provided an opportunity for higher education leaders from...
Sharyland Business Park Built to Support Logistics, Manufacturing and Distribution
Killam Development marked the launch of Sharyland Business Park with a ribbon-cutting and announcement ceremony in Mission, highlighting the project's importance as a significant industrial investment and catalyst for long-term economic growth in the city.
COSTEP is building a Binational Education Database to share with the World
One of the central objectives presented at the December 3 meeting was the development of a public, comprehensive digital database detailing all academic programs, research capabilities, and training offerings across Rio South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas.
COSTEP, Shaping a Cross-Border Education Partnership for Regional Growth
The Binational Higher Education Advisory Council Meeting, held on December 3, 2025, at the Cambria Hotel McAllen, brought together universities and colleges from South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas to begin building a coordinated cross-border approach to education, workforce alignment, and economic development.
New Business Park in Mission Set to Become Regional Hub for Industry and Logistics
Killam Development hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Mission, Texas, to celebrate the launch of the new Sharyland Business Park.
“A year of major legislative wins for Texas restaurants,” Chris Aslam
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business Texas Border Business documented the Rio Grande Valley chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association’s annual...
Monastero Addresses Tariffs and Visa Needs in Candid RGV TRA Chairman’s Dinner Keynote
Joe Monastero’s keynote at the Rio Grande Valley chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association’s annual chairman’s dinner centered on transparency, data, and practical guidance for restaurateurs navigating a turbulent period.
























