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.
San Luis Potosí Presents Its Automotive Strength to Rio South Texas Business Leaders
Cross-border collaboration took center stage on June 11, 2026, as COSTEP welcomed the Cluster Automotriz de San Luis Potosí, regional economic development corporations, and strategic partners for a special meeting and networking session at the Cambria Hotel in McAllen, Texas.
South Texas Builders Association Calls for Workforce Solutions at Immigration Forum
The South Texas Builders Association brought together business leaders, elected officials and immigration advocates for a forum focused on workforce shortages, housing affordability and immigration policy, with speakers urging bipartisan cooperation and legal workforce solutions for the construction industry.
ZERLUMA Breaks Ground on $50 Million Mission Manufacturing Facility
ZERLUMA held a groundbreaking ceremony July 28 for a $50 million aluminum recycling and advanced manufacturing facility in Mission, an investment city officials described as one of the largest private-sector projects in the city’s histor
Mexican Logistics Companies Examine Rio South Texas as a Distribution Center
Warehousing, temporary duty-free storage, and access to multiple transportation systems were among the topics discussed when representatives from San Luis Potosí met with Rio South Texas region economic development officials on June 11, 2026.
Automotive Cluster Connects Companies, Universities and Government to Generate Business
The San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster connects manufacturers, suppliers, universities and government agencies through a nonprofit organization focused on training, industry needs and business opportunities, its director told Rio South Texas region economic development officials.
Electric-Vehicle Production Could Create New Cross-Border Supplier Opportunities
Planned electric-vehicle production at BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant was presented as part of Mexico’s changing automotive industry during a June 11, 2026, meeting between the state’s automotive cluster and Rio South Texas region business leaders.
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 Potosí 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 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.
