The Valley's Morning News Rewind
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We 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.
Ep 148We get the latest on the Mexican water treaty, where are gas prices heading, where would a 2nd causeway to SPI be located, and how is the local citrus industry doing.
Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about latest news in the US-Mexico water treaty. Economist Tim Snyder talked gas prices and where they’re headed. TX-DOT engineer Pete Alvarez talked about a second causeway options to South Padre Island. Dale Murden, President Texas Citrus Mutual talked about citrus harvest numbers and linking Mexico's water debt to the USMCA.
Ep 147We celebrate the produce week in the RGV, UTRGV debuts a new cancer center, what are some of the biggest priorities in the region, and McAllen is redeveloping and old reservoir.
Dante Galeazzi, President with the Texas International Produce Association talked about Produce Week in the RGV. UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talked about the new cancer center and some Vaquero football. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez shares insights on the region’s biggest priorities and what’s next for the RGV’s growth McAllen Mayor Villalobos talks about McAllen taking bids to repurpose the old reservoir into a major development.
Ep 146We get a post legislative session update, McAllen eyes more Mexican Tourists, we get an update from the Brownsville/SPI update and Hidalgo County unveils their vision.
State Rep. Terry Canales gives us a post legislative session update. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talks about luring more Mexican Tourists. Faisal Khalifa , Brownsville/SPI Airport Assistant Director talked about why the airport is experiencing a flood of private jet visits plus how will an $18 million federal grant be used? Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza talked about Hidalgo County unveiling its vision—Plus More Parking for the new courthouse
Ep 145New industrial park in Brownsville will host a massive public safety complex and will serve as a magnet for industry and we’ll talk about the New World screwworm found in cattle near the U.S. border.
Industrialist Joaquin Spamer, Gilbert Salinas, Executive director of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, and Brownsville Mayor John Cowen talked about a new industrial park in Brownsville that will host a massive public safety complex and serve as a magnet for industry. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the New World screwworm how it might affect the Texas Cattle industry.
Ep 144Hidalgo County Health providing a new service to residents, we look at the RGV economy through the eyes of UTRGV, we get an economic update from Mission, and we talk to the muralist who painted the Charlie Kirk mural in Edinburg.
Darien Rangel new Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Director talked about partnering with OnMed to provide free primary care services to residents. Dr. Salvador Contreras with the UTRGV School of Business talked about the study of economics from the UTRGV perspective. Teclo Garcia, CEO of Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission. Muralist Alex Gregoria (popc_ulture) talked about painting a mural of Charlie Kirk in Edinburg.
Ep 143City of McAllen Revokes Permits for some downtown bars, we look at the economy and job opportunities in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, we get an update from South Texas College and get an economic update from Cameron County.
McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talked about the city revoking permits for some downtown bars.Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock talked about the economy and job opportunities in Texas and the RGV. Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, VP at South Texas College talked about the many programs available at STC. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino gave us an update form Cameron County.
Ep 142We get an update from the Port of Harlingen, how is the local real estate market doing, we get an update from Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV and get an update on the Mexican water debt plus reservoir levels.
Walker Smith, Executive Director at the Port of Harlingen Authority gave us an update on the Port of Harlingen. Local realtor Brian Reed gave us a local realty update. Matt Wolthoff President, Driscoll Children's Hospital gave us an update from the hospital. Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us an update on the Mexican water debt and how the reservoir levels look.
Ep 141Many school districts return to school with new rules in effect, we get a Brownsville and Weslaco economic update, and an industry recruitment update from RioPlex.
Dr Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg schools talked the first of day of school and the new rules from Texas. Gilbert Salinas CEO Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gave us a Brownsville economic update. Industrialist Joaquin Spamer from RioPlex talked about the effort to attract more companies to the RGV. Steven Valdez, Executive Director of the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation talked about the economic boom in Weslaco.
Ep 140CAMP University helping high school graduates with intellectual delays, efforts to capture construction projects for local businesses, what does the border transportation master plan look like, and the Hidalgo County Jail needs more space
Pam Voss, Executive Director, C.A.M.P. University talked about how they help high school graduates with intellectual delays. CAMP stands for Can Achieve Maximum Potential. Engineer Jose Delgado talked about uniting efforts to capture construction projects for local businesses. Teclo Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation talked about the Border Transportation Master Plan and the latest numbers from Anzaldua’s International Bridge. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra talked about need for more beds space to house overcrowding inmates
Ep 139Texas Works announces a new RGV campus, we get an update the Edinburg construction and industrial park activity, a new strategic plan for Brownsville and Alton police is asking for your help to fight crime.
With Texas Works, Campus Director Edgar Martinez and State wide superintendent Elizabeth Camarena, talked about how RGV adults 18-50 can train for a new career, tuition free. Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about Edinburg construction and industrial park activity plus the positive impact from division one football soon to start at UTRGV. Cori Pena President and CEO of the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation talked about the 5 point plan to compliment the present business and population growth. Alton police chief Mark Perez talks about asking home and business owners to join its security camera registry.
Ep 138New opportunities for RGV Students at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen, Idea Public Schools ramping up for another school year, Update on new industry arriving at Brownsville, and prioritizing regional road construction projects
Ernie Aliseda, newly appointed COO at the Higher Education Center at McAllen talks about the many opportunities offered to local students. Jill Dominguez, Superintendent at IDEA public schools talked about getting ready for the start of the new school year. Gilbert Salinas, Ex. Director and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talked new industry arriving in Brownsville. Robert Lozano, Presiding Officer with the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority talked about prioritizing regional road construction projects.
Ep 137Has Mexico been paying their water debt, we get an economic update from Donna, how will tariffs on tomatoes affect the RGV, and Edinburg has a new police academy.
Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us a status report on Mexico water payment and an update US water levels at the reservoir. Donna Mayor David Moreno, April Castaneda Economic Development Director and Donna City Manager Jorge Pena with economic update from Donna Dante Galeazzi, President of the Texas International Produce Association talked about new tariffs on tomatoes. Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala talked about the city of Edinburg’s new police academy, and he touched on some crime statistics from Edinburg.
Ep 136How is TSTC helping Space X and the Port of Brownsville with skilled workers, what other markets is Rio Bank expanding to, we get an economic update form Harlingen, and economic update from Weslaco.
Eladio Jaimez, with the provost office and Cledia Hernandez – Vice Chancellor at Texas State Technical College talked about how TSTC is feeding Space X and the Port of Brownsville with skilled workers. Rio Bank CEO Ford Sasser talked about Rio Bank expanding to other markets in Texas. Orlando Campos Director Harlingen Economic Development talked about the multi billion dollars projects on the horizon for Harlingen. Steve Valdez Director of the Weslaco Economic Development Office talked about commercial investment numbers outpacing the previous year totals.
Ep 135: How the latest sales transactions trending in the RGV, what's led to the successful growth of UTRGV athletics, Mission Economic Update-Ruby Red Ventures competition, and how to help fight poverty in the RGV.
Seby Haddad with Lone Star National Bank gave us the latest economic numbers form the RGV economy.UTRGV Athletic Director Chasse Conque talks about the successful growth of UTRGV athletics.Belen Guerrero, COO Mission Economic Development Corporation talked about the Rube Red Ventures competition. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talks about the continued effort to end poverty in Hidalgo County.
Ep 134How did McAllen do in the latest crime report, did the Texas legislature help lower the cost of prescriptions, how is UTRGV using nanotechnology to fight cancer, and South Texas College is focused in rapidly training local college students.
McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez talked about the increased vigilance by all law enforcement after the US bombing of Iran and reflects on record low crime rates in McAllen’s newest crime report.Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talked about how the Texas legislature did in helping you save money on prescriptions.UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talked about nanotechnology is taking center stage in the fight against cancer.Dr. Carlos Margo Dean - Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships at South Texas College talked about the focus on top skills in demand and rapidly training local college students including foster kids.
Ep 133How to bring industry leaders together to improve capital projects, we get an update from South Texas College, an organization helping adults with disabilities and special needs, and we catch up with Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp as he steps down.
Brian Godinez and Carol Warkoczewski talk about the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects, aimed to support industry leaders with bringing solutions to improve the planning, design, delivery, and operations of capital projects. Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, VP South Texas College, talked about graduation numbers, highlighted new programs, and discussed the Valley Promise program. Pam Voss talked about C.A.M.P University and how they help adults with disabilities and special needs. Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp is stepping down at the end of the month and we look back at some of his accomplishments.
Ep 132FEMA teams are here providing aid to residents affected by severe flooding, we look at local construction numbers and the impact of immigration raids on labor, we talk about McAllen tourism events, and what is Ibogaine and how does it help veterans.
Alberto Pillot with FEMA talked about how they are helping local residents who were impacted by a recent flooding event.Johnny Vasquez with the Rio Grande Valley Builder’s Association talked about construction numbers and the impact of immigration raids on labor. Ralph Garcia-COO of McAllen EDC and Jorge Sanchez-COO McAllen Chamber of Commerce talked about tourism events and workforce programs happening in McAllen. Bryan Hubbard with Americans for Ibogaine talked about what Ibogaine is and how it might help veterans help with drug dependency.
Ep 131How to prepare for the hurricane season, we get an economic update from Mission, what is a screwworm and how is it affecting the cattle market, and we get an economic update from Harlingen.
Cameron County Emergency Manager Tom Hushen talked about being prepared for the 2025 hurricane season.Teclo Garcia, CEO-Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the screwworm affecting cattle imports and other ag news affecting Texas. Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzales gave us an economic update from Harlingen.
Ep 130McAllen Economic Development Corporation talk about their Economic Puls Magazine, there is a new fire station at Tres Lagos in McAllen plus how to save money on home insurance, the Texas Land Commissioner visits the RGV and we get an economic update from
Ralph Garcia and Susie Flores with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation talk about the Economic Pulse Magazine.McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria talked about a new fire station at Tres Lagos and how our fire department ratings could help you save money on home insurance.Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham talks about her week-long tour of the RGV, covering veteran issues, disaster response and beach management.Alamo Mayor J. R. Garza gave us an economic update from Alamo.
Ep 129We get an update on the Port of Brownsville, Brownsville is improving transportation and housing as Space X expands, can car manufacturing in central Texas create more jobs in the RGV, and Brownsville breaks ground on a new hi-tech industustrial park.
William Dietrich, Port Director and CEO of the Port of Brownsville, gives us an update on the Port of Brownsville.Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez joins the show to discuss Space X expansion and the impact on transportation and housing.Mario Reyna from RioPlex Economic Development with an update on how car manufacturing in central Texas should create more jobs in the RGV.Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talks about the groundbreaking for a new hi-tech industrial park in Brownsville.
Ep 128We get an update on the UTRGV school of podiatry, how is UTRGV working with Georgia Tech on AI research, how is UTRGV getting engineering students ready for advance manufacturing, and what does the future hold for local newsprint media.
Dr. Javier La Fontaine, Dean at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine, gives us an update on the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine.Dr. Constatine M. Tarawneh, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs. UT-RGV & Georgia Tech join forces for AI research breakthroughs.UTRGV Dr Can (John) Saygin, VP of research and Dean of the Graduate College describes the Advanced Manufacturing Research being done as new industry arrives to the RGV - preparing our kids for top engineering jobs. Stephan Wingert, publisher of myrgv.com talks about the sale of the McAllen office to UTRGV and the what the future holds for print media.
Ep 127We talk about a new high school for adults, we get a state of the auto industry under tariffs, we get an economic update from McAllen, and we get an update from UTRGV.
Darcia Cuellar, Superintendent for the PossAble Dream high school talks about how they help adults further or finish their education. Bob Vacker from the Bert Ogden Auto group talked about how tariffs are affecting the auto industry and introduction of a new EV brand from Vietnam.Elizabeth Suarez, Director of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update form McAllen and talks about MXLAN 2025! UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gives an update on everything happening at the university including the advanced manufacturing research facility, engineering programs, medical school, and UTRGV Baseball and Football.
Ep 126How can the RGV lure industry and manufacturing to the area, Does Cameron County need a special events center, why does Hidalgo County need more funding for emergency service districts, and we get an update on the future state highway 68 and other Tx Dot projects.
Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer talked about the next step to lure industry and manufacturing to the RGV.Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about Cameron County needing a special event center.Mark McCaleb, President of the Mid Valley ESD talked about needing more funding for Emergency Service Districts.Tx Dot engineer Pete Alvarez gave us an update on SH 68 and other TX DOT projects.
Ep 125The Mexican government has finally agreed to pay the water owed to the US. How soon if ever will we see the water owed to the U.S. from Mexico, UT-RGV Chess team wins another national title, and we get an economic update from Mission.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz talks about Mexico finally agreeing to pay their water debt.Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the reality of seeing any water owed to the U.S. from Mexico.UT-RGV chess team coach Bartek Macieja talks about winning another national championship in chess. Mission Economic Development CEO Teclo Garcia gave us an economic update from Mission.
Ep 124We get a recap of the RGV-RioPlex Texas Port to the Stars foreign direct investment Summit in Houston and how Valley International Airport in Harlingen is recovering after the recent flooding rain event.
Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talk about their effort to lure industry to the RGV.Marv Estelry aviation director at Valley International Airport talked about how they are recovering after the recent flooding rain.
Ep 123: We get a recap on a meeting held in Brownsville to recruit more companies to the area, how will the Trump tariffs affect consumer prices, flood update from Cameron County plus the need for a special events center, and how local mom and pop pharmacies are pushing back against middlemen pharmaceutical companies.
Jovanna Rangel with Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation recaps the local conversation on tariffs and how to retain and lure new jobs headed to RGV.Economist Tim Snyder from Matador Economics talks about the Trump Tariffs and the effect on consumers. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about flood damage reports plus a ballot measure to create a special events center for Brownsville / Cameron County Local pharmacist Danny Vela talks about how there needs to be a level playing field when it comes to dispensing medications.
Ep 122We get an economic update form Brownsville, how is the dry weather pattern looking for local famers and growers, the new Hidalgo County courthouse is finally ready to be moved in and we talk about the Mexican water debt issue and how will crops in the ground fair after flooding rains hit the area.
Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gave us an economic update form Brownsville. Meteorologist Joe Bastardi talked about the dry weather pattern and how that might affect growers, businesses and decision makers in South Texas. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talked about the new Hidalgo County courthouse finally open to move in and the push to capture more industry and jobs for the RGV.Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about how crops in the ground might be affected after heavy rain hit our area and how the U.S. is dealing with Mexico on the water debt.
Ep 121We get to meet the new Weslaco police chief, we look at a new AI study from UT-RGV, we get an economic update from McAllen, and $280 million dollar grants will be coming to local farmers.
New Weslaco Police Chief Robert Lopez gives us his vision of the department. Dr. Michael Mathews from UT-RGV talked about a recent AI study.McAllen Chamber of Commerce CEO Liz Saurez gave us an economic update from McAllen.Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked the $280 million dollar grants for local farmers struggling amid water scarcity.
Ep 120We get economic update from Harlingen, Texas legislative update, big news on local cancer research, we get an update from South Padre Island, a local bank is merging with a San Antonio bank, and we how do we prevent from contracting the measles.
Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez gave us economic update from Harlingen.Dr. Subhash Chauhan -UTRGV South Texas Center for Excellence and Cancer research talked about big news on local cancer research.South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty reviewed the mixed hotel and sales tax numbers from SPI plus a look ahead to a "family" focused Spring Break!Ford Sasser from Rio Bank talked about the pending merger with a Central Texas bank that would grow Rio Bank to $1.5 billion in assets.Dr. James Castillo talked about the measles and how to prevent from contracting measles.
Ep 119We get Texas legislative update, we look at enrollment numbers at South Texas College and get an update from the college, Driscol Children’s Hospital is hiring, and we get a recap of the recent RGV Day tour in Austin.
State Rep. Dist. 40 Terry Canales talked about transportation funding and the water shortage in the RGV. Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, Vice Pres. South Texas College talked about enrollment numbers and about new training & curriculum which includes artificial intelligence and dental hygiene. Driscoll Children's Hospital President Matt Wolthoff talked about the recent job fair and about a pediatric residency program coming soon to the hospital.Dan Silva - RGV Partnership chief – discussed the top RGV issues that surfaced in Austin during the RGV Day tour.