Ramiro Garza: RGV State of the Region — trade, education, SpaceX — How the Rio Grande Valley transformed its future
The Rio Grande Valley has quietly become one of the most strategically important regions in North America.
From logistics and trade to medicine, higher education, and space innovation, the Valley’s growth story is rooted in long-term investment and local leadership.
Former Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza reflects on the people and decisions that shaped this transformation — and why the region’s future is just beginning.
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