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.
Brownsville Projects Carry $41.1 Billion in Estimated Investment
Four Cameron County projects carry a combined estimated investment of $41.1 billion, according to a county-branded graphic Dan Garcia, a Pittsburgh-based energy infrastructure attorney with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC who identifies Brownsville as his hometown, shared on social media.
Weslaco Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month and Recognizes Mexican Consulate
The City of Weslaco held a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation ceremony on October 6, 2026, recognizing the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community while also acknowledging the Mexican Consulate’s work.
Cardona and Villarreal Turn VIDA Fireside Conversation to Education and Opportunity
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona’s conversation with VIDA President and CEO Felida Villarreal moved quickly beyond education policy and into something more personal — what happens when students stop viewing where they come from as a disadvantage.
AI Could Double Automotive Technician Productivity
Automotive technicians could double their productivity by 2029 without working additional hours as artificial intelligence and other technologies change dealership service departments, according to a prediction from Car Dealership Guy founder and CEO Yossi J. Levi.
Adam Gonzalez Participates in Binational Business Gathering
Adam Gonzalez, chief executive officer of the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, participated in the opening panel of Encuentro Internacional Empresarial 2026 on October 1, 2026. CANACINTRA and the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation organized the gathering as part of a three-day program in Brownsville and Matamoros.
Cardona Tells VIDA Students Their Background Is a Strength
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona told supporters of Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement that students should view their backgrounds, languages, and personal struggles as strengths rather than limitations as they pursue education and careers.
Dealers Could Walk Away From Automaker Advertising Programs
Automobile dealers could begin withdrawing in significant numbers from manufacturer-supported advertising programs by 2029, choosing greater control over their marketing and technology instead of accepting reimbursements tied to automaker requirements.
Texas Border Business and Mega Doctor News Join AACT Now Voter Initiative
Texas Border Business and Mega Doctor News have joined AACT Now’s Rally the Vote initiative, using their digital platforms to encourage eligible Rio Grande Valley residents to register to vote and participate in the November 2026 election.
A 10-Person Automotive Startup Could Reach a $1 Billion Valuation
An automotive technology company with only 10 employees could reach a $1 billion valuation by 2029, according to one of nine predictions from Car Dealership Guy founder and CEO Yossi J. Levi.
Sandra Charlton Deals Herself a Dream Vacation at VIDA Gala
After an evening devoted to education, workforce development and the accomplishments of Rio Grande Valley students, VIDA President and CEO Felida Villarreal had one more piece of business to handle — sending somebody on vacation.
