Salinas: Brownsville experiencing $64B industrial, tech surge with regional workforce impact

Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.

Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

'Building Wealth, Not Just Creating Jobs': Suarez Highlights Shift to High-Value Manufacturing at Regional Summit

Elizabeth Suarez, president and CEO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Elizabeth Suarez, president and CEO of McAllen EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Lentz: AI Is Reshaping Work and Jobs, but Skilled Users Will Lead the Future

Drew Lentz, founder of Code RGV and a veteran technology strategist with past product management roles at Amazon, Cisco Systems, Meta, and Comcast.

Drew Lentz, , developer of GuardSense, Telepost, and Politiquera, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Rivera: Workers Must Get Off the Bench as AI Rapidly Reshapes the RGV Workforce

Daniel Rivera, executive director of the Elsa Economic Development Corporation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Daniel Rivera, executive director of Elsa EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Flores, Cortez to launch 'Vote to End Hunger' campaign in McAllen

Food insecurity is rising across South Texas, reports Bread for the World.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez. (Photo credit: Hidalgo County)

Cortez Calls for Post-Election Unity as RGV Leaders Stress Value of Congressional Seniority

A podcast with Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and veteran broadcaster Ron Whitlock.

Victor Perez, president and CEO of Pharr Economic Development Corporation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Pharr EDC’s Victor Perez Highlights Manufacturing Momentum, Teases $150M Tech Project

An exclusive interview with Pharr Economic Development Corporation President Victor Perez.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuéllar speaks at an infrastructure forum hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Cuellar: Federal Funding Accounts for $1.6 Billion of RGV Infrastructure Pipeline

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar makes a surprise appearance at the RGV's Partnership's Infrastructure Summit.

STC to host 2026 Workforce Summit focusing on industry partnerships, apprenticeships, and future job demands

A podcast with Dr. Carlos Margo, dean of South Texas College’s Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships.

Father Kevin Collins outlines Valley Interfaith’s Agenda of Issues

More than 600 parishioners attended Valley Interfaith's 2026 Accountability Session.

Salinas: Surge in Early Voting Driven by ‘Anger at the System’ and Hope for the Future

A podcast with the Democratic Party nominee for Texas House District 41

Nevárez Zavala: Beyond Fear and Division: The Responsibility of Being an Informed Voter

A guest column from Leticia Nevárez Zavala, a lecturer of sociology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Liu: RGV must bridge education, income gaps to maximize massive industrial growth

Dr. You Liu, an associate professor of finance at UTRGV, gave an in-depth presentation at "The State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Perryman: Looking Back

Commentary from Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman.

Cowen tells advanced manufacturing summit Brownsville ‘is the place to be’ as multi-billion-dollar investments surge

Brownsville Mayor speaks at Institute of Advanced Manufacturing event.

Castañeda assures members RGV Hispanic Chamber remains strong amid leadership transition

RGVHCC Board Chairman sends letter to members and supporters.

Huge turnout for Brownsville jobs fair

Biggest Careers & Coffee jobs fair yet, say organizers.

TxDOT, RGV Business Leaders Tackle Overweight Truck Corridor Dilemma at Infrastructure Summit

TxDOT leaders Alex Meade, Pete Alvarez, and Brian Barth discuss a hot topic at RGV Partnership summit.

Dante: What’s scarier than being uninsured?

A guest column by Magaly 'Maggie' Dante, CEO of MHP Salud.

Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert: Take Charge of Your Health To Prevent Diabetes

As the Rio Grande Valley heads into November, recognized as “National Diabetes Awareness Month,” DHR Health’s Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute is encouraging community members to make diabetes awareness and prevention a priority.

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Closets by Design reports that school mornings are stressful due to time constraints and disorganization.

Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula reports that good mental health involves coping skills, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose.

What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.

Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows

Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.

Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself

Malwarebytes reports scammers are targeting mobile users with increasingly sophisticated scams.

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