5 things to know about manufacturing along the South Texas-Mexico border
From $40 billion in potential Cameron County investment to AI and advanced manufacturing suppliers, here are five takeaways from a... Read more »
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Truckers block cargo on Mexican side of Progreso International Bridge over empty-trailer restrictions
Drivers say a restriction preventing empty trailers from entering Mexico through the bridge has disrupted agricultural trade and created uncertainty.... Read more »
Manufacturing delivers biggest economic payoff for South Texas, new study finds
COSTEP's study argues manufacturing creates far more jobs and economic activity than warehousing or retail, while highlighting the role all... Read more »
Produce giant opens $33M cold storage hub in Pharr — its biggest Valley project yet
The new Robinson Fresh facility will replace the company’s Edinburg and Weslaco operations.... Read more »
Defense contractor plans aerospace manufacturing expansion in Brownsville
Kearfott Corp. plans to retrofit a 24,000-square-foot facility as part of a long-term strategy to expand production capacity after hurricane... Read more »
Your tomatoes are getting expensive — and fewer are crossing through Pharr
Roma tomato crossings through Pharr are down nearly 45% as weather, tariffs, and transportation costs squeeze one of the region’s... Read more »
Mexico aims to keep diesel prices low, but freight carriers say it’s not enough as costs rise
Even as Mexico aims to hold diesel at 27 pesos, higher fuel, labor, and cross-border costs are forcing carriers to... Read more »
New cold storage facility to add 70K square feet to Pharr’s industrial pipeline
The Lamar Warehouse project brings a $4.2M investment as demand for temperature-controlled logistics space continues to grow.... Read more »
Cameron County warns rising border wait times could disrupt trade, regional economy
County leaders point to intensified inspections at ports of entry as the cause of longer delays affecting commerce and cross-border... Read more »
Reynosa wants its supply chain closer to home
Companies are shifting toward local suppliers to manage rising costs, avoid global disruptions, and keep more business in Reynosa.... Read more »
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