THIS: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence - McAllen And Matamoros Tech...Well, Yeah...

 

By EDUARDO PAZ-MARTINEZ

McALLEN, Texas | Just when you thought he needed a break. Mayor Javier Villalobos, shown at left in photo above, is back at forging better business and social relations with neighboring Mexico. The mayor - McMayor, since he's from McAllen? - is looking at whatever opens up as an opportunity.

This from a report he offered city residents by way of his Facebook page: [ "It was great meeting with STC (South Texas College) and Matamoros Tech to further discuss robotics, AI, and how we can mutually benefit our students, manufacturing, and the creation and retention of jobs. When we think regionally, we don’t have to stop at the Rio Grande." ]

Earlier, Mr. Villalobos had travelled to Monterrey and to Tampico in his effort to bridge additional business for The City of Palms. A shorter trip to Reynosa followed those two.

Frankly, we hadn't heard much about either robotics or AI (artificial intelligence) in a local context, so maybe this will lead to a full report from McAllen City Hall at a later date.

Matamoros Tech, eh?

Wonder what John Cowen, the mayor of Brownsville, thinks about that? Brownsville and Matamoros like to believe they're likethis - joined at the hip.

All we can say is: "Way to go, Mayor Javier!!!"...

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[EDITOR'S NOTE:...Also in the photo atop this post are representatives from Matamoros Tech and STC, we guess. Unfortunately, their names were not given...]