Roberto H. Gonzalez

By Dr. Gilberto de los Santos, Professor Emeritus-The University of Texas—Pan American. Edited by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez, Publisher-As originally published by Texas Border Business newsprint Edition. Judge...

By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez Regardless!  If you have seen the Payne Group TV commercials it is not hard to figure out that they have a...

South Texas is experiencing a positive atmosphere for business. The announcement of the university merger and the medical school are at the top of what is coming and already transforming South Texas, but these are not the only events. Duke Energy Renewables will construct a major Wind Farm in Starr County that will consist of two phases, with a total of 200 wind turbines generating 400 megawatts of electricity, with hiring beginning in December 2013.

On June 26, 2013 the South Texas College (STC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to put a Bond and Maintenance Election in front of Hidalgo and Starr County voters for approval on November 5, 2013. The $159 million bond includes construction and equipping of college buildings at each of STC’s five campuses as well as a 3-cent additional annual tax for the maintenance and operation of STC.

Texas Border Business recently had the opportunity to meet with Danny Smith owner of Matt’s Building Materials in Pharr and San Benito. The meeting became a refreshing course on how to conduct business and become successful. Ethics and moral principals play a major role as part of the ingredients, some other factors equally important take part of the equation as well. In this report, you will also meet Diana Smith, Danny’s wife for 32 years who plays an important part in Danny’s life.

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez The way of doing business has changed dramatically almost everywhere, about twenty years ago, give or take a few...

Most people are not saving enough; unfortunately many are hoping that the government is going to help them out. By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez Albert Lopez, owner...

By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez As originally published by Texas Border Business newsprint edition July 2009 Often we have the fortune to meet and interview talented people...