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LNG’s big pitch to the next-generation workforce in the Rio Grande Valley

October 18, 2026 • 6 min read

With more than 700 permanent jobs expected at Rio Grande LNG, NextDecade is introducing Valley students to the industry through... Read more »

Mission manufacturer Tekna Impact expands production, plans to grow workforce by more than 50%

October 15, 2026 • 3 min read

The Mission-based company is adding a fourth production line after acquiring equipment from a former Harlingen operation.... Read more »

What businesses need to know about how Prop N may change contracting in Brownsville

October 5, 2026 • 6 min read

The ballot measure would add requirements for city contracts worth more than $1 million and encourage greater participation from local... Read more »

UTRGV lands $5M federal grant to boost Valley manufacturing workforce

October 1, 2026 • 4 min read

The university expects the initiative to work with at least 50 manufacturers, train 250 workers and help create 50 manufacturing... Read more »

Job growth in McAllen to hit 1% increase through August, Brownsville’s official data shows nearly 1% decline

September 21, 2026 • 6 min read

The McAllen metro area added 2,900 jobs through August, while the Brownsville metro was down 1,100 jobs over the year.... Read more »

Binational education leaders say they’re ready to train 10,000 for Port of Brownsville companies

September 10, 2026 • 8 min read

COSTEP brought education leaders from South Texas and Tamaulipas together to prepare for workforce needs tied to thousands of expected... Read more »

Texas businesses can get up to $500,000 to train existing workers under state program

September 8, 2026 • 3 min read

The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Upskill Texas, which reimburses qualifying employers up to $3,000 per worker for... Read more »

What you need to know about Texas A&M’s newest manufacturing hub near the Port of Brownsville

September 5, 2026 • 4 min read

The $30 million manufacturing hub is nearing completion and hiring instructors as it prepares to expand workforce training in Brownsville.... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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