Roberto H. Gonzalez

The Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) welcomed members of Cluster Automotriz de San Luis Potosí, regional economic development organizations, and industry partners to a networking and discussion forum on June 11, 2026, at the Cambria Hotel in McAllen.

Rafael Medrano, executive vice president and chief lending officer at Texas National Bank, described the Bank On INT internship program as an investment in students, employers, and the future of the Rio Grande Valley during remarks at the program’s second-year launch on June 5, 2026.

The City of Pharr held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art multi-use facility, a project city leaders described as a major investment in the community’s future. The project was presented under the leadership of Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, the Pharr City Commission, city staff, and project partners.

Albert Guajardo, senior executive vice president and chief lending officer at Rio Bank, said the Bank On INT internship program is helping local banks identify, develop, and retain talent from the Rio Grande Valley.

ulian Alvarez, executive vice president and director of community relations at Lone Star National Bank, said the Bank On INT internship program is helping expose students to careers in banking while highlighting the talent already present in South Texas.

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Mega Doctor News / Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas — The DHR Health Transplant Institute hosted a media event highlighting...

Luis Gamez, vice president of branch administration and human resources at Greater State Bank, encouraged students to take full advantage of the opportunities offered through the Bank On INT paid internship program during remarks at the launch of its second year on June 5, 2026.

Raudel Garza, executive director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), said workforce development remains one of the most important components of economic growth during remarks at the launch of the second year of the Bank On INT paid internship program on June 5, 2026.

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business The Rio Grande Valley Partnership is leading one of the largest RGV-to-DC delegations in the...

Cris Moncayo, senior vice president and human resources director at Vantage Bank, emphasized the value of collaboration, student talent, and workforce development during the launch of the second year of the Bank On INT paid internship program on June 5, 2026.