Roberto H. Gonzalez

At RGV Startup Week on April 30, 2026, local officials, educators, and economic development leaders presented a coordinated strategy to position the city as a center for business growth and workforce development in the Rio Grande Valley.

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business McAllen, Texas — Alberto Treviño III, Commissioner Representing Labor at the Texas Workforce Commission, and...

Texas Senator Juan Chuy Hinojosa and Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, President of South Texas College, addressed attendees on April 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom during the event “Rebuilding Futures, Advancing Second Chances through Policy, Partnership, and Purpose,” focusing on education, workforce development, and policy approaches for individuals impacted by the justice system.

Hidalgo County Commissioner Eduardo Eddie Cantu and Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios spoke during panel discussions on April 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom

Community leaders gathered at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom on April 28, 2026, for the event “Rebuilding Futures, Advancing Second Chances through Policy, Partnership, and Purpose,” aimed at addressing barriers faced by individuals impacted by the justice system and identifying pathways for rehabilitation through education and employment.

Pastor Milton Luis Gonzalez delivered the keynote address at “Rebuilding Futures, Advancing Second Chances,” an April 28 event hosted by South Texas College and the City of McAllen to promote second chances for people leaving jail or otherwise impacted by the justice system.

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business Jorge Torres, President and Licensed Customs Broker at Interlink Trade Services, said his company is...

Regional leaders across multiple forums and interviews have described a widening water crisis in the Rio Grande Valley, affecting municipalities, industry, and agriculture, and have highlighted the cost and complexity of delivering a reliable supply.

During an interview conducted by Sergio Sanchez on KURV 710 AM, Mark M. Ellison outlined details of a proposed billion-dollar desalination project for South Texas, describing it as a long-term solution to regional water shortages.

A training session, sponsored by IS Compliance LLC DOT Consulting Service in collaboration with North American Compliance Services, brought trucking industry participants together on April 23 for DOT audit training and a compliance update at the Pharr Global Business Hub.