Roberto H. Gonzalez
Publisher at Texas Border Business and Mega Doctor News. Roberto Hugo Gonzalez is the 2009 SBA Journalist of the Year Award Winner & The 2009 and 2012 Paul Harris Award recipient.
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 Potosí, Mexico. COSTEP invited regional economic development corporations and strategic partners to participate.
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.
Mexican Automotive Suppliers See Rio South Texas as a Gateway for Expansion
Representatives from manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and industrial park companies in San Luis Potosí examined Rio South Texas region as a potential location for cross-border operations during a June 11, 2026, business meeting hosted by COSTEP in Rio South Texas.
San Luis Potosí Automotive Sector Seeks Cross-Border Growth with Rio South Texas
Leaders of the San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster presented global and Mexican vehicle production data while promoting new cross-border business opportunities during a June 11 meeting with economic development organizations and business representatives in Rio South Texas.
San Luis Potosí Automotive Delegation Explores Business Opportunities in Rio South Texas
Business representatives from the San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster met with economic development officials and strategic partners from Rio South Texas on June 11, 2026, to discuss opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, energy, and automotive supply chains.
COSTEP Brings Regional EDC Leaders Together
The Council for South Texas Economic Progress hosted economic development officials and representatives of the San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster on June 11, 2026, for a networking breakfast, presentations and a regional economic development panel.
De La Cruz and Lutnick Deliver $6 Million Grant to McAllen for Industrial Expansion
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Rep. Monica De La Cruz announced a $6 million Economic Development Administration grant for the City of McAllen to expand infrastructure at its industrial park, a project officials said is expected to attract private investment and create nearly 500 jobs.
Villalobos says $6 million federal grant will expand opportunity across the Rio Grande Valley
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will help expand the city’s 47-acre industrial park and strengthen economic development across the Rio Grande Valley.
Commerce Department awards $6 million to expand McAllen industrial park
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced a $6 million grant from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to help the City of McAllen expand its industrial capacity and prepare for future manufacturing, trade, and investment.
Santa Fe Steakhouse Wine Classic Continues Scholarship Mission Through Sold-Out Tango at Quinta Mazatlán
The Santa Fe Steakhouse Wine Classic returned on April 17, 2026, with a sold-out celebration themed “TANGO at Quinta Mazatlán,” treating guests to an evening of world-class wines, exceptional cuisine, live music, and Argentine Tango performances— all in support of scholarships and educational programs across the Rio Grande Valley.
