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.
VIDA Marks 31 Years of Expanding Education and Workforce Opportunity
Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement celebrated its 31st anniversary with a gala recognizing students, community partners and longtime supporters, while former U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona urged Rio Grande Valley leaders to continue investing in education and workforce development.
AI Agents Could Begin Negotiating Car Purchases With Each Other
Texas Border Business is examining nine automotive retail predictions made by Car Dealership Guy founder and CEO Yossi J. Levi. Each article looks independently at one prediction, the changes behind it and what would have to occur for the forecast to become reality by 2029.
Dealerships Could Cut Their Software Vendors by Two-Thirds
utomobile dealerships could dramatically reduce the number of technology vendors they use by 2029 as software companies consolidate multiple dealership functions into broader platforms, according to a prediction by Car Dealership Guy founder and CEO Yossi J. Levi.
Could 20 Employees Sell 200 Vehicles a Month
A dealership employing only 20 people could sell 200 vehicles a month by 2029 as artificial intelligence and automation reduce the number of employees required to operate an automotive retail business, according to Yossi J. Levi, founder and CEO of Car Dealership Guy.
Teclo Garcia Joins Killam Development in Senior Economic Development Role
Teclo Garcia has joined Killam Development as vice president of economic development and government affairs, bringing years of experience in economic development, job creation, infrastructure, and cross-border business issues to the South Texas real estate development company.
Saul Ortega Declares Texas National Bank Is the Valley’s Bank
Texas National Bank CEO Saul Ortega used the opening of the bank’s new McAllen headquarters on Oct. 1, 2026, to trace a story spanning generations, from his father’s arrival in South Texas to the institution Ortega now describes as firmly rooted in the Rio Grande Valley.
Joe Quiroga Says People and Relationships Powered Texas National Bank’s Rise
Texas National Bank President Joe Quiroga credited customers, employees, shareholders and community partners with helping build the institution as it celebrated the opening of its new McAllen headquarters on Oct. 1, 2026.
Texas National Bank Opens New Headquarters Built Around Valley Roots
Texas National Bank formally opened its new headquarters in McAllen on Oct. 1, 2026, marking a milestone that bank leaders said reflects years of growth, community relationships and investment in the Rio Grande Valley.
Bert Ogden Backs Pharr Avocado Festival With $25,000 Sponsorship
Bert Ogden Auto Group, through Fiesta Nissan Edinburg and Bert Ogden Nissan McAllen, is contributing $25,000 as presenting sponsor of the 2026 Avocado Festival, continuing its support for the City of Pharr’s annual community celebratio
Healthcare Alliance Recognizes Texas Oncology Investment in Valley Cancer Care
Maritza Gonzalez, founder and director of the Texas Healthcare Alliance Chamber of Commerce, recognized Texas Oncology’s continued investment in Rio Grande Valley cancer care during the Sept. 29 grand opening of the Texas Oncology McAllen West clinic.
