In this episode of the RGV Business Journal podcast, host Naxiely Lopez sits down with Teclo Garcia to dive into one of the most important topics shaping our region: transportation and investment in Texas. They discuss how funding for infrastructure along the border impacts not just the Rio Grande Valley, but the entire state and even the country. With thousands of delivery trucks crossing the border daily, the improvements made here ripple out across America—fueling commerce, strengthening supply chains, and driving growth nationwide. Learn why investing in South Texas infrastructure is an investment in the future of the U.S. economy.
Want the inside track on the Anzalduas Bridge cargo launch and what it means for the Valley? Mission EDC CEO Teclo Garcia joins us to share when trucks could start rolling (target: spring), why the new non-intrusive inspection tech matters, and how simple certainty on tariffs can steady cross-border manufacturing and traffic.
We also dig into the RGV shopper shift—fewer trips, bigger baskets—and why Mission’s retail engine is still humming toward a $30M sales-tax milestone. Plus: the surprise boom in padel/pickleball (hello, new clubs and winter Texans), and how small businesses are quietly powering Mission’s growth.
If you care about border infrastructure, nearshoring, and real local momentum, this episode delivers practical insight—with names, numbers, and what’s next. Hit play.
