[McAllen, Texas — October 27, 2026] — Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley (WFS) and Workforce Solutions Cameron (WFSC) brought together over 100 regional leaders, employers, educators, economic development professionals, and community partners for the State of the Regional Workforce Conference, an initiative focused on strengthening collaboration and preparing the Rio Grande Valley workforce for the evolving needs of the regional economy.

MCALLEN, Texas — August 27, 2026 — Workforce Solutions (WFS) has released a new special report, “Beyond the Unemployment Rate: Understanding the Workforce Challenges — and Opportunities — Behind the Numbers in Hidalgo, Starr, & Willacy Counties,” providing a broader look at the region’s workforce ecosystem and labor market though an analysis of key workforce and economic data.

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande (WFS), in partnership with the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation and Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, has been awarded an $85,924 High Demand Job Training (HDJT) Grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to expand career training opportunities for students preparing to enter high-demand occupations.