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.
Pharr Marks a Decade of Growth and Innovation
The City of Pharr celebrated a decade of transformation at its 2026 State of the City address, where Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez described the community as “bold, breaking barriers” and outlined continued plans for progress.
McAllen Marathon Honoring Scott Crane Starts Saturday, Jan. 17th
City officials and marathon organizers announced details of the 13th annual McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run during a press conference, presenting the event as both a major regional race and a lasting tribute to former city commissioner Scott Crane.
Laredo Leaders Raise Concerns Over Federal Border and Economic Policies
A virtual press conference held on January 14, 2026, brought together a U.S. congressman and the mayor of Laredo, Texas, to discuss how federal policies on border security, immigration, trade, healthcare, and funding are affecting border communities.
Seby Haddad and The Case for Ready Leadership
Seby is running for Texas State Representative for District 41 with a message centered on preparation, practicality, and public service.
McAllen City Center Moves from Infrastructure to Vertical Construction
Construction activity at the McAllen City Center has reached a new phase, with underground infrastructure largely finished and vertical development now underway
New Tariff Rules Put Compliance at the Center of 2025 Trade
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business New tariff requirements taking effect in 2025 are creating what trade experts describe as one...
Stewards of Texas’ Finances
For more than four decades, Texas Border Business (TBB) has served as a trusted voice for South Texas, chronicling the leaders, policies, and economic forces shaping the region’s future. From state fiscal leadership to cross-border trade and infrastructure, TBB has consistently documented moments that define the Texas–Mexico border economy and the people guiding it.
South Texas Leaders Weigh North American Trade Uncertainty at COSTEP Gathering
COSTEP, The Council for South Texas Economic Progress, hosted a regional gathering focused on the future of North American competitiveness amid growing uncertainty about continental trade policy.
Pharr International Bridge Gains Statewide Validation as Expansion Nears Completion
Luis Bazan, Director of the Pharr International Bridge, described the recent visit by Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock as a historic moment that confirmed the bridge’s economic performance and data-driven strategy.
State Comptroller Visit Highlights Pharr Bridge’s Economic Role and State Contracting Changes
The City of Pharr hosted Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock for a tour of the Pharr International Bridge and a press conference announcing the Comptroller’s Economic Impact Report.
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