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The Valley's Morning News Rewind

The Valley's Morning News Rewind

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Ep 69We get an economic development update from Cameron County and how will the Biden administration’s ban on the export of LNG (liquified natural gas) affect the Port of Brownsville.

Ramiro Aleman director of the Cameron County Economic Development office talks about their efforts to help the economy in Cameron County.William Dietrich, interim director at the Port of Brownsville talks about the Biden administration’s ban on LNG exports.

Feb 2, 202452 min

Ep 68McAllen International Airport welcomes Aeromexico, who will offer direct flights to Mexico City, and we get an update the new Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley.

Jeremy Santoscoy, aviation director at McAllen International Airport talks about Aeromexico offering direct flights to Mexico City.Matt Wolthoff - President Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley gives us an update on construction the new hospital.

Jan 26, 202453 min

Ep 67We get an economic year-end review from Harlingen and Brownsville, and how freezing temperatures affect our local agriculture community.

Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez and Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez give us a year-end economic review for their respective cities. Bret Erickson, Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, Little Bear Produce talks about how below freezing weather affects crops.

Jan 19, 202448 min

Ep 66We get a congressional update on border issues, and we get an economic review from the city of Edinburg.

Jan 12, 202452 min

Ep 65We get economic review from McAllen and is it ok for married couples to have separate bank accounts?

McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez gave us an end of year economic review.Divorce attorney Natalie Gregg talked about how some married couples have separate bank accounts.

Jan 5, 202447 min

Ep 64We get an RGV economic review and outlook.

Keith Patridge, McAllen Economic Development corporation talks reviews the economic growth in the RGV.Entrepreneur Joaquin Spamer talks about economic potential for the RGV.

Dec 15, 20231h 2m

Ep 63We talk about the new Center for Urban Ecology, and we talk to the new chief at the Hidalgo County Economic Development office.

Colleen Hooks with Quinta Mazatlán talks about the new Center for Urban Ecology.Juan Gonzalez talks about his new role as the head of Hidalgo County Economic Development.

Dec 8, 202349 min

Ep 62We get an economic update from Harlingen, and the city of Mission goes to “no refusal” year-round.

Orlando Campos gave us an economic update from the city of Harlingen.City of Mission assistant police chief, Ted Rodriguez talks about Mission going “no refusal” year-round.

Dec 1, 202350 min

Ep 61We get an update from the Port of Brownsville, and we get an update on the current water shortage.

Ed Campirano CEO of the port of Brownsville gives us an update from the Port.Sonny Hinojosa, water advocate talks about the water shortage we are seeing at the reservoir.

Nov 17, 202349 min

Ep 60We get a Brownsville economic update, and it’s time to volunteer to ring the bell and help local kids have a Christmas.

Helen Ramirez Brownsville City Manager gave us an economic development update. Salvation Army captain Jan Zuniga talks about the angel Tree program and the Ring the Bell campaign.

Nov 10, 202352 min

Ep 59We get an update on the RGV real estate market, and we talk about a maternal health research center in the RGV.

Dan Silva, leader of the RGV partnership, gives us an update on the real estate market in the RGV.Dr. Candace Robledo talks about the maternal health research center.

Nov 3, 202352 min

Ep 58Early voting is under way for the November 7th election and how we can lower our property tax by going to vote.

Hilda Salinas, Hidalgo County Elections administrator and Remi Garza Cameron County elections administrator talked about the early voting dates and times.Hidalgo county Tax assessor collector Paul Villareal talked about how we can lower our property tax by going to vote in this election.

Oct 27, 202351 min

Ep 57We get a McAllen International Airport update, and we look at UT-RGV and a recent grant they received.

Jeremey Santoscoy, Interim Director of aviation at McAllen International airport gives us an update on the airport.Ron Garza with UT-RGV talks about the recent grant they received.

Oct 20, 202347 min

Ep 56We look at the fall vaccines available and we talk about the recent fentanyl cases in Cameron County.

Dr. James Castillo talked about the recent deadly fentanyl cases and about what vaccines we should consider taking. Pharmacist Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talked about the vaccines available at local pharmacies.

Oct 13, 202352 min

Ep 55Improving highway mobility and we look at enrollment numbers from UT-RGV.

Pete Sepulveda with the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority talked about we can improve highway mobility.Dr. Guy Bailey , UT-RGV president talked about enroll numbers and recent national rankings.

Oct 6, 202350 min

Ep 54We focus on domestic violence awareness and we look at Edinburg CISD's new career and technology campus

Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios talked about domestic violence awarenessArminda Lozano with Edinburg CISD talked about the new career and technology campus at ECISD.

Sep 29, 202349 min

Ep 53DHR Health is conducting inhalable insulin trials and we get an update on the water levels at the reservoir.

Dr. Lisa Trevino talked about the inhalable insulin clinical trials at DHR Health.Sonny Hinojosa, Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 talked about the low water levels at the reservoir.

Sep 22, 202352 min

Ep 52We get a Port of Brownsville update and what’s the latest on TX DOT Road projects.

Port of Brownsville CEO Ed Campirano gives us an update on the port.TX DOT engineer Pete Alvarez with an update on current and future road projects.

Sep 15, 202345 min

Ep 51We get a water level update. Are water restrictions heading our way?

Steven Sanchez with North Alamo Water Supply and Sonny Hinojosa, Hidalgo County irrigation District #2 talked about the low water levels at the reservoirs.

Sep 1, 202344 min

Ep 50We talk about the South Texas College corrections academy and what are some new guidelines public schools must follow in the new school year.

Sarah Lozano with South Texas College talks about the corrections academy at STC.Dr Dan King with Region One talks about some of the new guidelines public schools will need to follow this school year.

Aug 25, 202351 min

Ep 49Is it time for the RGV to become a unified metropolitan statistical area, and we look at the water levels at the reservoir.

Daniel Silva with the RGV Partnership talked about valley leaders coming together to make our area one MSA. Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 Manager Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoir.

Aug 18, 202342 min

Ep 48South Texas College introduces a nursing apprentice program, and we look at the water levels at the reservoir.

Carlos Margo with South Texas College talks about the new nursing apprentice program at STC.Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 Manager Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoir.

Aug 4, 202351 min

Ep 47Edinburg PD introduces a mental health unit, and we get an update on drainage in Hidalgo County.

Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala talks about the new mental health unit.Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres talked about drainage improvement.

Jul 28, 202348 min

Ep 46LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) private investment firm coming to the RGV and an update to the Hidalgo County Court House.

Esteban Guerra talks about an LNG firm coming to the RGV and the economic impact it will have on our area.Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez gives us an update on the ongoing construction of the new court house.

Jul 14, 202353 min

Ep 45Being careful with your health during hot weather and we get an update from the Port of Brownsville.

Dr. James Castillo talks about the effects the hot weather has on our health. Ed Campirano, Director of the Port of Brownsville gives us an update on the Port of Brownsville.

Jun 23, 202349 min

Ep 44IDEA Public Schools appoints new leadeship and does Edinburg have a parking issue?

Ernesto Cantu talks about his new appointment with IDEA Public Schools.Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about the parking issue surrounding the new court house.

Jun 16, 202352 min

Ep 43The Small Business Administration opens 2 help centers after severe storms hit the area and we look at the fungal meningitis cases in the RGV.

Angela Burton with the SBA talks about how they are helping local businesses recover after severe storms hit the area.Dr. James Castillo talks about the fungal meningitis cases in the RGV.

Jun 9, 202348 min

Ep 42The new Edinburg to Harlingen highway connector opens and the hurricane season is under way.

TX Dot engineer Pete Alvarez talks about the new Edinburg to Harlingen connector and other TX Dot projects. Barry Goldsmith with the national weather service talks about the 2023 hurricane season.

Jun 2, 202349 min

Ep 41We get an economic update from Edinburg, and will we see school vouchers from Texas Legislators.

Raudel Garza with the city if Edinburg gives us an economic update.Harvey Konberg with the Quorum Report update us on the Texas legislative session.

May 26, 202349 min

Ep 40Cameron County officials discuss the aftermath of the recent tornado and fungal meningitis warning from Mexico.

Rolando Casas with Cameron County Emergency management talks about their effort to help residents in Cameron County after an F1 tornado hit the county.Eddie Olivarez with the Hidalgo County Health department talked about a fungal meningitis cases associated with surgeries done in from Mexico.

May 22, 202353 min

Ep 39Brownsville PD investigating, after an SUV hits crowd at bus stop and Hidalgo County is getting ready for the end of Title 42.

Martin Sandoval with Brownsville PD talks about their investigation of the driver who struck people waiting at a bus stop. Hidalgo County judge Richard Cortez talks about how the county is getting ready for the end of Title 42.

May 12, 202348 min

Ep 38Title 42 will be ending soon. We get an update on what it might mean for the RGV.

Chris Cabrera, Local Border patrol Agent talks about what they are seeing out on the field in regard to illegal immigration.Brownsville city manager Helen Ramirez talks about how Brownsville is dealing with the influx of illegal immigrants.

May 5, 202340 min

Ep 37Early voting underway in the RGV and Edinburg will be hosting an Economic forum in June.

Hilda Salinas and Remi Garza talk about early voting.Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about economic opportunities in Edinburg.

Apr 28, 202352 min

Ep 36We get economic development news from Brownsville and local property owners are looking at their appraisals.

Brownsville City Manger Helen Ramirez gives us an economic development update from Brownsville. Jorge Gonzalez, Assistant Chief Appraiser at Hidalgo County Appraisal talks about property owners receiving their property appraisals.

Apr 21, 202350 min

Ep 35We get the latest news from the Port of Brownsville and Texas A&M names a new leader for the A&M Higher Education Center in McAllen.

Port of Brownsville Director Ed Campirano gives us an update on the Port of Brownsville. Dr. Susan Ballibina talks about Texas A&M University naming Manuel “Manny” M. Vela as vice president and chief operating officer of its Higher Education Center at McAllen.

Apr 14, 202351 min

Ep 34We get the latest news from DHR Health and a look at youth mental health after the pandemic.

DHR Health CEO Dr Manish Singh gives us the latest news coming out of DHR Health. Roxanne Ramirez with HOPE family clinic talked about the coalition to help kids dealing with mental health issues after the pandemic.

Apr 6, 202347 min

Ep 33We get the latest economic news from Edinburg and UT-RGV medical school partners with HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast division for physician residencies.

Raudel Garza, CEO of the Edinburg Economic development office gave us an update on the latest economic news.University of Texas Chancellor James Miliken talked about UT-RGV medical school partnering with HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast division for physician residencies.

Mar 31, 202349 min

Ep 32South Texas All Hazards Conference and we look at the water shortage issue.

Hidalgo County Health Director Eddie Olivarez talks about the South Texas All Hazards ConferenceFormer McAllen mayor Jim Darling talks about the effort to help the water shortage issue.

Mar 24, 202349 min

Ep 31Harlingen PD dealing with a teen crime wave involving vaping cartridges and a new airline coming to Brownsville.

Harlingen PD dealing with a teen crime wave involving vaping cartridges and THCBrownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez talks about a new airline coming to Brownsville.

Feb 24, 202351 min

Ep 30We get an update form the Port of Brownsville and how is South Padre Island getting ready for Spring Break

Port of Brownsville Ed Campirano gave us an update from the port.South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty talks about what’s happening on SPI.

Feb 17, 202342 min

Ep 29We get an update from McAllen International Airport and What's happening at Harlingen Economic Development

Elizabeth Suarez, Director of Aviation at McAllen international Airport give us an update on whats happening at the airport.

Feb 10, 202349 min

Ep 28City of McAllen cancels contract with ambulance service and we get a legislative update.

McAllen city manager Roy Rodriguez talks about why the ended their partnership with Med-Care EMS on their ambulance service. State rep Terry Canales talked about his effort to make sure the state is using all the funds budgeted for this year.

Feb 3, 202349 min

Ep 27We get the latest local crime statistics, and we get an update on all the highway construction.

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez give us the latest crime statistics. Tx. DOT engineer Pete Alvarez gave us an update on all the highway construction.

Jan 27, 202352 min

Ep 26Texas Legislative update and we get an update form the Port of Brownsville

Edinburg State Representative Terry Canales talks about what his agenda for the legislator. Ed Campirano, director of Port of Brownsville with an update on what’s happening at the port of Brownsville

Jan 13, 202355 min

Ep 25Hidalgo County Judge starts his new term and what is the ECMO program?

Hidalgo county judge Richard Cortez talks about the top priorities of his new term. Chief Nursing Officer Deborah Meeks at South Texas Health System Heart talks about the ECMO program.

Jan 6, 202350 min

Ep 24Brownsville Mayor stepping down and the apprenticeship summit at South Texas College.

Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez talks about why he is stepping down as mayor. Texas Work Force Commissioner Julian Alvarez talks about the apprenticeship summit at South Texas College.

Dec 29, 202248 min

Ep 23Mission PD investing more in a Mental Health response team and South Texas Health Systems gets Level 1 trauma designation.

Mission police chief Cesar Torres talks about the additional funding they received to expand their mental health response team. Todd Mann, CEO South Texas Health Systems talks about getting designated a Level 1 trauma center.

Dec 16, 202248 min

Ep 22DHR Health is conducting a multiple sclerosis study and welfare checks for seniors in Alton.

Dr. Alejandro Cruz talks about a multiple sclerosis study that DHR Health is participating in. Alton police chief Jonathan Flores talks about senior citizen welfare checks.

Dec 9, 202251 min

Ep 21We get an update on RGV unemployment numbers plus Edinburg CISD breaks ground on its new Collegiate High School.

Dan Uribe with WorkForce Solutions gave us an update on Unemployment in our area. Dr. Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg Schools talks about the groundbreaking on the new collegiate high school.

Dec 2, 202248 min

Ep 20UT-RGV Vaquero Football is becoming a reality and we get an economic update from the Pharr International bridge.

UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey talks about Vaquero Football becoming a reality Luis Bazan, Director at the Pharr International bridge gives us an economic update.

Nov 18, 202249 min