Perryman: Regional Growth

M. Ray Perryman. (Photo credit: The Perryman Group)

Commentary from Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman.

Suarez: Next time, I go before Gilbert

Elizabeth Suarez, president of McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.

Two top economic development leaders give presentations at State of the Regional Workforce Conference.

Bingham, Martinez, and Willis discuss strengthening the RGV's talent pipeline

Fellow panelists Salma Martinez and Mike Willis listen to Leslie Bingham at the State of the Regional Workforce Conference. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Industry leaders appear as panelists at State of the Regional Workforce Conference.

Cuellar Pledges Further Support and Funding Expansion for Laredo's Camp Huisache

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

A road leading to Camp Huisache is named after Congressman Henry Cuellar.

Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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Why are school mornings so stressful? A psychologist explains, and organizers share what works

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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