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10/28/2026

🏆 THE MAESTRO HAS ARRIVED! 🏆

The wait is finally over! The Grand Champion Trophy for the 2026 STBA Gallery of Homes, proudly named “The Maestro,” has officially arrived!

This prestigious trophy represents excellence, craftsmanship, dedication, and the highest level of achievement in homebuilding.

To all the talented builders competing this year, we wish you the very best of luck! Your hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence have brought you to this moment.

Now, only one question remains…

🏆 Who will earn the honor of being crowned THE MAESTRO OF 2026?

May the best builder win!

Good luck to all our participants! 👏

10/28/2026

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10/27/2026

🏡✨ The STBA Gallery of Homes is almost here!

The South Texas Builders Association is excited to bring you another incredible Gallery of Homes! Come explore beautiful new homes, meet the talented builders behind them, and see what’s being built right here in the Rio Grande Valley!

📅 November 14 & 15 | November 21 & 22
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

👉 www.stba.org/galleryofhomes for more info

Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day discovering some of the amazing homes our local builders have to offer!

🎥 Watch as Gaby Muñoz gives you a sneak peek at what’s coming!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🏡

10/22/2026

PODCAST #94

🎙️ A Special Thank You to Mayor Adrian Gonzalez!

The South Texas Builders Association (STBA) would like to extend a sincere thank you to Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez for joining STBA CEO Mario Guerrero and STBA President Ronnie Cavazos for an incredible podcast conversation!

It was a pleasure discussing leadership, community growth, and the importance of working together to build a stronger future for South Texas.

We appreciate Mayor Gonzalez for taking the time to share his perspective, experiences, and vision for the community.

🎥 Stay tuned! This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

10/21/2026

🔥 THANK YOU, AUSTIN, TEXAS! 🔥

What an incredible turnout for our South Texas Builders Association Power Lunch! 🏡🤝

We want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to join us, connect, and be part of something bigger. The energy, conversations, and support were absolutely amazing!

Our mission is to continue building stronger relationships, creating new opportunities, and bringing the real estate and construction communities together across Texas.

Austin, we're just getting started! 🚀

We can't wait to see everyone at Power Lunch #2! Bigger connections, bigger opportunities, and an even stronger community!

A Stronger Real Estate Community Together! 💙🧡

10/21/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/21/trump-ice-construction-worker-deportation?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

🏗️🇺🇸 STBA MAKES INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES! 🌎📰

The South Texas Builders Association (STBA) has been featured in The Guardian, one of the world’s leading international news publications!

This powerful article shines a spotlight on the Rio Grande Valley, the hardworking men and women of the construction industry, and the challenges affecting builders, businesses, and families across South Texas.

👏 A special recognition to our STBA leaders and construction industry representatives featured in this important story:

🔹 Mario Eden Guerrero – STBA CEO
Representing the construction industry on a national level, Mario shared his experience traveling to Washington, D.C., where STBA leaders met with federal officials to discuss the challenges facing our workforce and communities.

🔹 Ronnie Cavazos – STBA President
Speaking directly from his construction site, Ronnie highlighted the workforce shortages, project delays, and rising construction costs affecting builders throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

🔹 Benigno “Benny” Meléndez – STBA Government Relations
Continuing his efforts to bring awareness to the challenges facing construction workers, Benny has documented the impact of immigration enforcement and advocated for the people who help build our communities.

🔹 Sergio Benavides – Rio Grande Valley Construction Business Owner
Sergio shared his personal perspective as a local homebuilder, highlighting how workforce shortages, rising costs, and immigration enforcement have affected construction businesses and families throughout South Texas. His story reflects the real challenges facing those who dedicate their lives to building our communities.

🤝 ONE ASSOCIATION. ONE INDUSTRY. ONE VOICE.

From the construction sites of South Texas to the halls of Washington, D.C., and now to international headlines, STBA continues to bring attention to the issues that matter to our industry.

Behind every home, every building, and every growing community are hardworking individuals whose contributions deserve to be recognized.

This is bigger than construction. It’s about our workforce, our families, our businesses, and the future of the Rio Grande Valley.

A special thank you to The Guardian for bringing international attention to these important conversations and sharing the experiences of our construction industry leaders.

📰 READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/21/trump-ice-construction-worker-deportation

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a house framer before he was killed by ICE agents. Countless other Latino builders in Texas live in fear of a similar fate

10/19/2026

🎙️🔥 NEW VOICES. BOLD CONVERSATIONS. REAL PERSPECTIVES.

The South Texas Builders Association is proud to welcome Jordan De La Garza, President of the Young Republicans in South Texas, to our upcoming podcast episode!

From the importance of civic engagement to the role of the next generation in shaping our communities, we're bringing fresh perspectives and meaningful discussions to the table.

🎥 Here's an exclusive preview of what's coming!

🚨 FULL EPISODE COMING SOON!

We're bringing more voices, more conversations, and more perspectives to South Texas!

🎙️ STBA | THE VOICE OF THE SOUTH

10/19/2026

🎙️🔥 COMING SOON: REAL TALK, REAL LEADERSHIP, REAL CONVERSATIONS! 🔥🎙️

The South Texas Builders Association is excited to announce an upcoming podcast episode featuring Mayor Adrian Gonzalez! 🎤

💯 Sometimes, it's not about saying what people want to hear. It's about saying things the way they are and telling it like it is!

Leadership isn't always about having the most popular opinion. Sometimes, it's about having the courage to speak the truth, even when it's uncomfortable.

🎥 Here's a sneak peek of what's coming!

🚨 Stay tuned for the FULL EPISODE dropping soon!

STBA THE VOICE OF THE SOUTH! 🏗️💪

10/17/2026

🏗️🌟 BUILDING LEGACIES, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY! 🌟🏗️

The South Texas Builders Association (STBA) is proud to recognize two outstanding leaders who are making a lasting impact on the construction industry and our community!

👷‍♂️ Mario Eden Guerrero, CEO of the South Texas Builders Association, is a proud second-generation construction business owner, continuing a family legacy built on hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurship.

👷‍♂️ Efraín Gómez, Treasurer of STBA, is a first-generation construction company owner with over 20 years of building experience, proving that determination, vision, and perseverance can turn dreams into successful businesses.

👏 Both leaders were recently highlighted by Hidalgo County, where they shared their experiences and discussed the incredible opportunities the Rio Grande Valley has to offer for entrepreneurs, builders, and future generations.

💪 Two different journeys. One shared vision. A stronger Rio Grande Valley.

Their stories represent more than success in construction. They represent the American Dream, the power of entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating opportunities for those who will follow in their footsteps.

🌟 At STBA, we believe that we are not just building homes and businesses we are building legacies, strengthening communities, and creating a brighter future for South Texas.

A special thank you to Hidalgo County for recognizing these inspiring leaders and highlighting the tremendous potential of our growing region!

🏗️ Together, we build. Together, we grow. Together, we strengthen the Rio Grande Valley!

10/16/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CEO, MARIO GUERRERO! 🎂🎉

Today, the South Texas Builders Association (STBA) proudly celebrates a remarkable leader, visionary, and advocate for our community our very own CEO, Mario Guerrero! 🏗️👏

Your dedication, passion, and commitment to strengthening the construction industry and bringing communities together continue to inspire those around you.

Your leadership goes beyond building structures you build relationships, create opportunities, and help pave the way for a stronger South Texas! 🤝💙

On behalf of the entire STBA Board of Directors, members, and family, we wish you a birthday filled with happiness, blessings, good health, and continued success!

🥳 Happy Birthday, Mario! May this new chapter bring even greater achievements, endless opportunities, and many more years of making a difference!

🎉 Help us wish our CEO, Mario Guerrero, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉