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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UTRGV’s new hub brings law school access to the Rio Grande Valley
The university partnered with St. Mary’s University to create a local pathway for Valley students to earn a law degree... Read more »
South Texas College builds surveyor pipeline as Texas shortage deepens
A wave of retirements and limited new entrants is driving demand for geospatial professionals critical to real estate, infrastructure, and... Read more »
Millions are flowing into the Valley’s water infrastructure. A new program aims to train the workers needed to run it.
An $80,000 grant will help train wastewater plant operators as utilities prepare for infrastructure expansion and a wave of retirements... Read more »
AI reshapes border workforce as industry, colleges adapt to automation shift
Manufacturing, trade and academic leaders in Reynosa and Matamoros say artificial intelligence is changing hiring standards, classroom instruction, and competitiveness... Read more »
Why a Brownsville resident built a flight school for his daughter — and others
The Flight Academy of South Texas in Brownsville emphasizes training with advanced aircraft and technology, owner Jorge Whitley said.... Read more »
Brownsville ranks among top U.S. metros for economic competitiveness and growth
Site-selection metrics and migration trends highlight Brownsville’s growing appeal to employers and residents.... Read more »
Reynosa formalizes new cluster to organize major manufacturing sector
Tamaulipas state leaders say the structure is designed to improve coordination, training, and long-term planning.... Read more »
Human connection takes center stage at South Texas College AI summit
Industry leaders said AI is inevitable but emphasized that human judgment, ethics, and connection remain central.... Read more »
Mission lands $50M metal recycling plant as Mexican company expands to the U.S.
The new 98,000-square-foot facility will bring 70 jobs to south Mission and anchor the company’s first major U.S. operation.... Read more »
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