International trade

Valeo pitches Texas A&M McAllen students on careers in automotive technology and sustainability

September 3, 2026 • 6 min read

As Valeo prepares its new McAllen plant, executives are introducing local engineering students to careers shaping the next generation of... Read more »

Northern Tamaulipas farmers are leaving fields unplanted — and it’s not just because of drought

September 2, 2026 • 7 min read

Nearly half the planned sorghum acreage went unplanted as farmers face low prices, rising costs and limited financing.... Read more »

Produce company plans $3M expansion in South McAllen

September 2, 2026 • 2 min read

Chula Brand plans to add roughly 25,000 square feet to its McAllen facility, with construction expected to begin in October.... Read more »

McAllen targets new trade with Mexican manufacturing hub as border bridge expands

September 1, 2026 • 4 min read

McAllen is pursuing stronger trade and supply-chain ties with Saltillo as the Anzalduas International Bridge expands its commercial capacity.... Read more »

Port of Brownsville could soon host Nodule City, a first-of-its-kind commercial deep-sea mining hub

August 31, 2026 • 6 min read

The Metals Company is eyeing 1,466 acres at the port for Nodule City, a proposed hub to process metals mined... Read more »

Reynosa’s newest technical high school focuses on AI, semiconductors and bionics

August 31, 2026 • 5 min read

CBTIS 312 opened Monday with about 150 students, launching a technical education pipeline for Reynosa’s evolving manufacturing workforce.... Read more »

Cameron County wants input on a highway that could lead to SPI’s second causeway

August 25, 2026 • 2 min read

The proposed 21.5-mile Outer Parkway would create a new east-west highway across northern Cameron County as part of a broader... Read more »

Pharr’s cross-border business push earns international recognition

August 22, 2026 • 3 min read

The Pharr Global Business Hub was recognized for connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, and investment opportunities across South Texas and Mexico.... Read more »

Volvo’s truck deal in Mexico is driving millions in new investment at Matamoros plant

August 16, 2026 • 3 min read

Core Molding is adding two 4,500-ton presses in Matamoros to produce 1,000 Volvo truck roofs per week starting in 2027.... Read more »

TSTC lands nearly $500K grant to train more South Texas truck drivers

August 16, 2026 • 3 min read

The federal grant will pay for two new semitrucks, a trailer, and upgrades to the college’s training and testing pad... Read more »

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