EDINBURG, Texas - Growth, growth, and more growth. That was the message Carlos Garza, project manager for Edinburg Economic Development Organization, made a pitch to investors from India. The event was hosted by the Council for South Texas Economic Progress and was held at the Casa De Palmas in McAllen.“One of the things that we boast here is that we are the fifth fastest growing city in Texas. That’s Edinburg. We are actually ranked 12th in the United States. Why is that? Because we hav...

MCALLEN, Texas - Belén Guerrero, Mission Economic Development Corporation’s chief operating officer, recently spoke to investors that are keen to bring manufacturing and high-tech companies from India to the Rio Grande Valley.The event was hosted by the Council for South Texas Economic Progress and was held at the Casa De Palmas in McAllen.Guerrero said there were great opportunities for Indian companies to expand into Mission.“We focus on four major functions: corporate attraction, business ...

Testifying about the farm bill and endorsing farm-friendly representatives.

KFB State Affairs manager Claudia Hissong talks about wins for agriculture during the regular Kansas Legislative session and looks ahead to the special session on tax relief.

HARLINGEN, Texas - Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda says the South Texas border region does not get fair news coverage at the national level. Too many of the stories are negatively slanted, she says, which is why the South Texas Coalition of Mayors is so important. Ron Whitlock Reports interviewed Sepulveda on a range of subjects just before she went on stage at the Harlingen Convention Center to deliver her 2024 State of the City Address. “Mayor Sepulveda, you are one of the dr...

Movement on the farm bill, endorsements and asking Gov. Kelly for tax relief.

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PHARR, Texas - Manny Vela, vice president and chief operating officer for Texas A&M McAllen, said the excitement in the room during a panel discussion about higher education at the recent IWS3 was palpable. Vela was joined on stage by South Texas College President Ricardo Solis and UT-Rio Grande Valley Associate Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development Ron Garza. The moderator was Interlink Trade Service President Jorge Torres. The event was co-hosted by the Pharr Bridge...

PHARR, Texas - Maroula Khraiche, an assistant economics professor at UT-Rio Grande Valley, spoke about a range of economic topics at the recent IWS3.She concluded her remarks by saying, “the conclusion is the next five years are likely to be experiencing less globalization and more protectionism, which can damper competition.”Before that Khraiche discussed inflation, interest rates, the federal deficit, the U.S. and Mexican presidential elections and how the results might impact the economy, ...

HIDALGO, Texas - The first cohort of students have graduated from Valley View High School with a high school diploma and a minor in Spanish from UT-San Antonio. Valley View, one of the smallest school districts in Hidalgo County, used to have a similar tie-up with UT-Pan American and then UT-Rio Grande Valley. But these days, the emphasis on helping students that excel in Spanish is being championed by UTSA. “We're so very happy to receive and celebrate this first group of eight stu...

Steep tariff increases on some Chinese imported goods, and resources for energy and solar regulation across the state.

Kansas Wheat's Aaron Harries joins Inside Ag to break down how the crop looked on a tour across the state on May 14-16. Harries says the statewide yield estimate is below average but still significantly higher than last year's drought-stricken harvest.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Harlingen and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation are working hard to make sure access to capital is not a barrier for budding entrepreneurs in the city. This was the message Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda gave when she appeared as a panelist at RGV StartUp Week. The weeklong event, held at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, was designed to foster and celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as help startup bus...

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With the recent outbreak of Influenza A in dairy herds in Kansas, Dr. Justin Smith joins the Inside Ag podcast to provide some clarification and insight on the virus. He explains the signs and symptoms of the virus, breaks down the effects of the recent transportation order and offers tips for producers to protect against the virus.For the most recent information regarding Influenza A, visit Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detections in Livestock (ks.gov)

Zach Ducheneaux, USDA FSA Administrator, shares more about Farm Service Agency Loans available for Kansas farmers and ranchers. He explains the different types of loans, what they mean and how they benefit producers. He also dives into the financial impact of FSA loans. More information about FSA Loans can be found at USDA Farm Service Agency Home Page