Roberto H. Gonzalez
Eva Guzman Tells Latina Leaders Resilience Means Refusing to Let Setbacks Define the Future
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva M. Guzman closed the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina Leadership Conference on Thursday with a deeply personal message about resilience, drawing on her journey from a working-class Houston family to the state’s highest civil court and the political disappointments that followe
Jacqueline Puente Urges Latina Leaders to Embrace AI, Data and Economic Opportunity
Latina entrepreneurs must embrace artificial intelligence, digital tools and the value of their business data as technology rapidly reshapes the economy, Jacqueline Puente, chairwoman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, told business and community leaders today in Mission.
Dr. Covarrubias Says Del Rio Trade Surge Strengthens Case for Ports-to-Plains Corridor
Record truck traffic through Del Rio and growing cross-border manufacturing in Ciudad Acuña are strengthening the economic case for the Ports-to-Plains corridor, according to Dr. Daniel Covarrubias of Texas A&M International University.
Joe Salazar Named Acting CEO as Mission EDC Builds on Record of Economic Growth
The Mission Economic Development Corporation has named Financial Officer Joe Salazar acting chief executive officer, placing a longtime public-sector financial professional at the helm as the organization continues major economic development initiatives and begins selecting its next permanent CEO.
Four RGV Leaders Confirmed for ZERA Leadership Day Conference in Pharr
Pictured from left to right : Dr. Annabelle Palomo, Iliana Villalobos, Milly Chirino, Dr. Marcos Silva. Courtesy images
Twenty-Five Years of Missing Someone
Twenty-five years can contain an entire lifetime of moments.
Valente Rodriguez Brings Hollywood Experience to South Texas ISD World Scholars
South Texas ISD World Scholars Theatre Arts students received an opportunity to learn directly from a professional actor when Rio Grande Valley native Valente Rodriguez visited the campus to share his experience and work with aspiring performers.
Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments if Republicans Retain Congress
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that adult U.S. citizens would receive $5,000 payments if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, announcing the proposal during the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas.
Walmart Reinvents the Store for a Faster Digital Future
Walmart President and CEO John Furner and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey pointed to value, faster delivery and digital growth as key factors behind the retailer’s second-quarter performance in a video Furner posted on his personal LinkedIn account following the release of Walmart’s Q2 FY27 financial results.
Texas and Nuevo León Advance Strategic Economic Partnership
Texas and Nuevo León officials and business leaders are moving to strengthen long-term economic cooperation following two days of meetings in Austin focused on investment, innovation, workforce development and strategic planning.





































