Reynosa’s workforce is being built in real time — and under pressure
More than 6,000 students attended a higher-ed expo in Reynosa last week, as universities, employers, and students race to adapt... Read more »
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Tamaulipas announces $221M in new investment, factory expansions
State officials and industry leaders say $221M in new investment, factory expansions, and strong border trade show nearshoring is translating... Read more »
Mexico’s growth has long relied on manufacturing — that may be changing
New research shows service industries in Mexico are growing faster in output and productivity, even as manufacturing remains dominant along... Read more »
Reynosa looks beyond manufacturing to drive its next phase of growth
City leaders are pushing retail, tourism, and small business growth as job pressure builds across manufacturing and logistics sectors.... Read more »
The Valley’s job growth is losing steam as Brownsville slips and McAllen slows
The latest metro jobs data shows where the Valley's labor market is weakening most. See the breakdown.... Read more »
Cameron County’s vote on economic incentives for Saronic’s $3.2B shipyard is paused — for now
County leaders say negotiations are ongoing as the company weighs competing sites and seeks additional time before moving forward.... Read more »
Matamoros loses nearly 3,000 more jobs as bankruptcy case ripples throughout the region
Trico Componentes’ closure pushes the total bankruptcy-related job losses in South Texas and northern Mexico to nearly 5,000.... Read more »
Why UTRGV doubled down on manufacturing a decade ago — and how it may be paying off now
As major industrial projects take shape across the region, the university’s workforce pipeline is beginning to meet growing demand.... Read more »
Nearly 4,400 manufacturing jobs cut across South Texas and northern Mexico this year
The collapse of an auto parts supplier and softer U.S. auto demand are sending shockwaves through the border’s industrial base.... Read more »
Nearly 600 layoffs announced at Brownsville facilities tied to First Brands bankruptcy
The new layoffs push total job losses linked to the company’s bankruptcy past 1,900 across South Texas and northern Mexico.... Read more »
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