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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...
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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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...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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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%...
Sep 1, 20231 min read
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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...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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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...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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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...
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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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...
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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Unemployment Rate Drops to Single Digits in Starr County for April 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released the April 2023 Labor Market and Employment reports and unemployment in Starr County has slid into...
May 25, 20231 min read
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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...
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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Redemption through education
South Texas College News South Texas College Starr County Campus Administrator Arturo Montiel, Ph.D., looks back on his early experience...
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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Oct 17, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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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...
Oct 11, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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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...
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC launches redesigned website
The redesign offers an enhanced user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality while allowing visitors to search for...
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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Medical Center Development Construction Begins
Earlier this summer, an expansive medical center project in Rio Grande City was announced by DHR officials. The project will expand...
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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TWC to fund hundreds of apprenticeship programs at South Texas College
Press Release • South Texas College South Texas College recently received an Apprenticeship Texas Expansion Grant from the Texas...
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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Guillen discusses impact of new medical development center in RGC
A groundbreaking ceremony was held June 30 for a new state-of-the-art medical development center to be built in Rio Grande City.
Jul 3, 20221 min read
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First Wendy’s in Rio Grande City Applies for Building Permit
Wendy’s applied for a building permit with the Rio Grande City Planning Department at approximately 4 P.M on Tuesday afternoon, February...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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