The Valley's Morning News Rewind
Top stories, interviews and segments from the week on 710 KURV.The Valley’s Morning News Podcast- Sergio Sanchez and Tim Sullivan talk with community leaders and other special guests about issues that affect your daily life..
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Show overview
The Valley's Morning News Rewind has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 168 episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 49 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Radio United, LLC.
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Top stories, interviews and segments from the week on 710 KURV.The Valley’s Morning News Podcast- Sergio Sanchez and Tim Sullivan talk with community leaders and other special guests about issues that affect your daily life.
Latest Episodes
View all 168 episodesWe talk about the recently passed McAllen School District bond, we look at a proposed desalination plant, we look at the rapid construction and economic growth in the RGV, and we get an update from UTRGV.
We get a look at a proposed desalination plant, we get an update on trade tariff refunds, we look at a growing concern of THC vaping cartridges in Hidalgo County, and we look at interesting local voting data.
We get a look at the Museum of South Texas History, we get an economic update from the Pharr international bridge, we look at economic growth in Weslaco, and we look at how UTRGV is applying AI in an academic setting.
We talk to a local company involved in many construction projects in the area, is the new world screwworm getting closer to the RGV, we get an economic update from Mission, and we look at unemployment numbers in the area.
Ep 164We get an update from the Pharr International Bridge, what should we know in this sexual assault awareness month, we get an update on border trade tariffs, and we get an economic update from Mission.
Luis Bazan, Pharr International Bridge Director gave us an update from the bridge. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, local Attorney Lydia Elizondo talked about what everyone needs to know to keep family safe. Jorge Torres, President of Interlink Trade Services talked about how current tariffs are impacting trade and the broader market Teclo Garcia, Director of the Mission Economic Development Office, gave us a business update from Mission.
Ep 163We get an economic update from Edinburg and Harlingen, and we look at the historic news of an oil refinery at the Port of Brownsville.
Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa gives us an economic update. Orlando Campos, CEO Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, gives us an economic update. Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich and Esteban Guerra, Brownsville Navigation District Chairman, talk about the historic news of an oil refinery coming to the Port of Brownsville.
Ep 162: We get a year-end re-cap from Texas A&M University higher education center in McAllen, we get an update from the Port of Brownsville, how has the conflict with Iran affected oil prices, and we look at a new study to help lure industry.
Ernie Aliseda Chief Operating Officer at Texas A&M University higher education center gave us a recap of 2025 at Texas A&M University McAllen campus. Economist Tim Snyder gives us an update on oil prices and how that will affect gas prices. Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich gave us an update on the port. Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP (Council for South Texas Economic Progress) talked about manufacturing study to help lure more industry.
Ep 161What does the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs mean for the local economy? We get an economic update from Mission and McAllen, and McAllen International Airport is expanding.
Jorge A. Torres with Interlink Trade Services talked about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and what it means for the local economy. Teclo Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation, gave us an economic update from Mission. McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil talked about the record setting sales tax, plus the expected economic impact of a major project soon to the city. Jeremy Santoscoy Aviation Director at McAllen International Airport talked about the expansion proposal for the airport.
Ep 160We get an update from South Texas College, early voting begins for the primary elections, we get an economic update from Brownsville and how do we fix the construction worker shortage.
Dr. Rodney Rodriguez VP of South Texas College gave us an academic update from STC. Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza and Hilda Salinas Hidalgo County Elections Administrator talked about polling locations and election hours for the March primary elections. Brownsville Mayor John Cowan gave us a Brownsville economic update. Local business owner Jeremy Smith talked about needing a change in how the U.S. Government is catching and deporting illegal immigrants.
Ep 159How does local regional collaboration create economic momentum, we look at a new plan to fight the New World Screwworm, what are the latest articles in the RGV Business Journal and Edinburg PD report no homicides in 2025.
Paco Sanchez, CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, talked about how regional collaboration is creating real economic momentum. Mike Risica with the Texas Cattle Feeders Association talked about a new plan to fight the New World Screwworm. Publisher of the RGV Business Journal Ramiro Garza talked about some of the latest news featured in the journal. Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala talked about the department’s first responder drones being fully operational and the report of no homicides in 2025.
Ep 158Brownsville PUB is out with a 5-year improvement plan, what does the latest McAllen crime report say, we get an update from UTRGV, and we look at the growth of the UTRGV Business programs.
Mark Dombroski, assistant GM /COO Brownsville Public Utilities Board talks about a 5-year plan for service and tech improvements. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez talked about the annual McAllen Crime report. Dr. Guy Bailey, President of UTRGV gave us an update from the university. Dr. Giorgio Gotti and Dr. Christian Sobngwi talked about the major growth in the online business programs and advanced degrees at UTRGV.
Ep 157Could a passenger railroad corridor work in the RGV, we get an economic update from South Padre Island, we look at the labor shortage in the construction business, and how to deal with domestic violence through education.
Former Mission Mayor Armando Ocana talked about a proposed passenger rail corridor. Former SPI mayor Barry Patel gave us an economic update from South Padre Island. Johnny Vasquez with the RGV Builders Association recapped the meeting they had to discuss the labor shortage in the construction field. Judge Rudy Gonzalez talked about how we can deal with domestic violence through education.
Ep 156We get an economic update from Harlingen, we look at the RGV real estate market, how one organization is connecting students to career pathways, and with the growth of our population how will our water supply hold up.
Orlando Campos, CEO Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, gave us an economic update from Harlingen. Local Realtor Brian Reed gave us an update on the local real estate market. Maricela De Leon and Eloy Garza with RGV LEAD talked about connecting students to real-world career pathways. State Senator Adam Hinojosa talked about getting the water supply ready for a growing and expanding market.
Ep 155New adult career training available in Edinburg, The McAllen Chamber of Commerce celebrates it’s 100 Year Anniversary, how much water does a proposed data center need, and will we see more job opportunities in the near future.
Dr. Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg schools talked about the new adult career and technology training available in Edinburg. Elizabeth Suarez, CEO McAllen Chamber of Commerce, talks about their 100-year celebration. Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about how much water a proposed Mid Valley data center would use. Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentive Corporation talked about the job opportunities coming soon with our areas impressive job training capabilities.
Ep 154We look at the strength of South Texas manufacturing, how bad will the flu season be, how has the water shortage affected local produce, and we look at the massive oil reserves in Venezuela.
Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP talked about South Texas manufacturing strength and how local schools are preparing the next generation of workforce. Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the importance of getting a flu vaccine. Dante Galeazzi, CEO Texas International Produce Association talked about how the recent rainfall is impacting local farms, crop conditions, and what it means for agriculture across the RGV in the months ahead. Economist Tim Snyder talked about Venezuela’s massive oil reserves and why they still matter in today’s global energy landscape.
Ep 153Local pharmacies trying to correct a major mistake from a pharmacy benefits manager, we at the local commercial and residential real estate inventory, we take a closer look at the job training and up-skill opportunities in the RGV.
Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talks about correcting a mistake from a pharmacy benefits manager. Local realtor Dale Davis talks about the local commercial and residential real estate market. Julian Alvarez, former Texas workforce commissioner, talks about many job training and up-skill opportunities in the RGV. Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock talks about claiming unclaimed property in Texas.
Ep 152How did custom brokers do this year and what to look for in 2026, we look at Harlingen’s vision for growth, what are some of the things Texas is working on for 2026 and Rio Plex Industry reviews 2025 successes and goals for 2026.
Customs broker Jorge Torres breaks down the biggest takeaways from this year and what’s next as the RGV gears up for a stronger, faster, more connected 2026. Harlingen EDC’s Orlando Campos breaks down what’s on the horizon and how the city is turning vision into reality. Governor Greg Abbott lays out the wins, the challenges, and the blueprint for a stronger Texas heading into 2026. Astrid Salazar with RioPlex industry talks about recruitment initiative reviews 2025 successes and 2026 goals to bring more jobs to the region.
Ep 151We get an economic update from Brownsville, we look at dementia research happening here in the RGV, what’s next for the McAllen “entertainment” district, and we get a year-end recap from Rio Plex.
Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gives us an economic update form Brownsville. Dr. Gladys Maestre talked about how new funding, science, and community programs are reshaping the future of dementia care here in the RGV. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos breaks down what’s next for the 17th Street Entertainment District—its future, its challenges, and its role in McAllen’s growth. End-of-Year Insights: CIL Capital President Joaquin Spamer on What’s Next for Rio Plex.
Ep 150We get an economic update from South Padre Island and Alamo, how goes the effort to recruit industry to the RGV and what can be done to address the water shortage to recruit business and manufacturing.
South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty gave us an economic update from SPI. Industrialist Joaquin Spamer talked about the effort to bring industry to the RGV. Mark Dombroski with Brownsville PUB talked about the water issues in an effort to lure more industry to the RGV. Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza gave us an economic update from Alamo
Ep 149The US Supreme Court reviews President Trump’s use of tariffs, its vaccine season what shots should you get, Tx Dot reveals the two proposed sites for a 2nd causeway to the SPI, and we get an update on illegal immigration along our border.
Local customs expert Jorge Torres weighs in on President Trump’s emergency use of tariffs now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. Pharmacist Danny Vela with Lee’s Pharmacy talked about which shots to get during the vaccine season. Tx. Dot Engineer Pete Alvarez talked about Tx. Dot revealing the two proposed sites for a 2nd causeway to SPI. Chris Cabrerra with the local border patrol union gave us an update from the front lines of the border.