Thanks to our business-friendly climate, embrace of innovation, impeccable resources, and world-class workforce, Texas has been rewarded with a significant opportunity to lead the nation in producing green hydrogen, an increasingly popular option in America’s diverse energy mix. State...
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas - Developing one gigabyte broadband infrastructure through the ranch lands between Port Mansfield and the two international bridges in Starr County is important to homeland security.
The two land ports of entry in Starr County are...
As many of you may have heard, last week in an isolated case the FDIC closed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on the west coast.
To some, such news can be unsettling so we wanted to reach out with our...
According to the National Consumer Law Center, “junk fees” are hidden charges attached to goods and services such as concert tickets, airline tickets, or bank loans. These unexpected fees obscure the true price, make a profit off of “gotchas,”...
A 2nd Access to South Padre Island is a critical public safety project in Texas.
The island is one of the state's most popular tourism destinations with nine million vehicles crossing the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge annually. As a result,...
My state, the great state of Texas, shares 1,200 miles of common border with America's southern neighbor.
Along the border, you will see big cities, small towns, rural farms and ranches. You'll find successful businesses that depend on free flowing,...
Texas continues its dominance in attracting major corporate locations and expansions, winning Site Selection magazine’s “Governor’s Cup” for an impressive eleventh consecutive year. The Cup is awarded to the state with the most projects involving a capital investment of...
Thank you everybody for showing up. Thank you Tom. I'm here on behalf of Pharr EDC. They gave me talking points, which is always appropriate. But, as Ambrosio knows, I hardly ever use the talking points.
But, just to make...
I participated in a panel at Austin’s annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference this week to talk about hunger and its impact on Texans. The event was a unique opportunity to spread Feeding Texas’ message about the need for...
It goes without saying that education is extremely beneficial to individuals, the economy, and society. It brings lower unemployment and higher earnings. Options and opportunities are much more plentiful for those with high school diplomas and post-high school training.
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