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Feb 28, 20242 min read
Hernandez appointed Rio Grande City EDC’s interim executive director
BY DAYNA REYES ● BORDER BUSINESS ● FEBRUARY 27, 2024 Sara Hernandez’s appointment as interim executive director of Rio Grande City...
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Feb 27, 20241 min read
Guillen's Leadership and Success Drive Her Transition to a New Role
After an outstanding tenure of ten years as the Executive Director of the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Dalinda...
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Oct 26, 20231 min read
Unemployment rate drops to single digits in Starr County
The Texas Workforce Commission released the September 2023 Labor Market and Employment reports and unemployment in Starr County has...
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Oct 23, 20234 min read
A Main Street on the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande City Main Street Program is a dynamic endeavor that aims to preserve, revitalize, and celebrate the heart of this historic So
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
Rio Grande City sees record sales tax revenue for fiscal year
Sales tax revenue for Rio Grande City is at an all-time high with a 35% increase from last August 2023, and an overall increase of 11.6%...
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Aug 28, 20231 min read
Roma-Rio Grande City Binational Trade Symposium
Regional collaboration and focus on economic prosperity were at the core of discussion among leaders and stakeholders at the Roma-Rio...
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Aug 17, 20231 min read
One Region, One Voice • 2023 RGV Economic Summit
Members of the RGC City Commission and Rio Grande City EDC attended the 2023 Rio Grande Valley Economic Summit being held at the Bert...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read
Meet the Commissioner Alex Meade, Texas Department of Transportation
Officials of the Rio Grande City EDC and the City of Rio Grande City attended a luncheon hosted by the Starr County Industrial Foundation...
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Aug 8, 20231 min read
What's Behind the Numbers?
UTRGV Small Business Development Center Workshop held at Rio Grande City Public Library Rio Grande City EDC in partnership with UTRGV...
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Apr 5, 20231 min read
Rio Grande City Main Street welcomes new coordinator
Yandery De La Cruz has been named Rio Grande City’s new Main Street Coordinator. Ms. De La Cruz, a Mission native, has made Rio Grande City
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
Igniting Prosperity: Rio Grande City EDC attends binational roundtable
Following an announcement by Tesla Inc. to build its new plant in Monterrey, Mexico, the American Chamber Mexico held a binational border...
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Mar 1, 20233 min read
South Texas College offers firefighters training and academic opportunities across the RGV
Press Release: Selene Rodriguez, STC Communication Specialist South Texas College provides opportunities of continuing education wherever...
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Feb 24, 20231 min read
Rio Grande City hosts Employer Expo & Job Fair
.The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation held its sixth Rio Grande City Employer Expo and Job Fair in Rio Grande City. This...
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Oct 25, 20221 min read
Redemption through education
South Texas College News South Texas College Starr County Campus Administrator Arturo Montiel, Ph.D., looks back on his early experience...
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Oct 12, 20222 min read
Rep. Cuellar announces $2.5 million federal earmark for Rio Grande City
U.S. congressman Henry Cuellar announced a $2.5 million federal earmark to improve water pipes and restore water pressure on the east...
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Oct 11, 20221 min read
Goodbye Old Rio Motors Site, Hello New Developments
The old Rio Motors site has been demolished and is now ready for construction of a new Texas Regional Bank and a Blue Wave Car Wash...
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Oct 3, 20222 min read
Rio Grande City EDC participates in several significant surveys and public meetings
Rio Grande City EDC participates in several significant surveys and public meetings essential for ensuring infrastructure needs are met...
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Sep 19, 20221 min read
Meet David Alcocer, new operator of Rio Grande City's first Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A Rio Grande City Facebook Post David’s Chick-fil-A journey started 10 years ago at the age of 17 in Laredo, TX. Throughout his...
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Aug 31, 20221 min read
Rio Grande City Main Street's new website is complete and now live
Rio Grande City Main Street's new website is complete and now live! Rio Grande City Main Street's website is mobile enables allowing,...
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