The Valley's Morning News Rewind
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Ep 19A car theft ring is broken up and we talk to the new leader at Edinburg economic development.
Martin Sandoval with Brownsville PD talks about the auto theft ring that was broken up. Raudel Garza talks about his move to become the new chief at Edinburg Economic Development.
Ep 18A look at the real estate market and the significance of McAllen International Airport being named the official South Texas airport of the Dallas Cowboys.
Local Realtor Craig Grove talks about the status of the Real Estate market. Liz Suarez director of aviation at McAllen international airport talks about the airport being named the official South Texas Airport of the Dallas Cowboys.
Ep 17Early voting is under way for the midterm elections and how is the area doing with flu cases
Hidalgo and Cameron County Elections administrators talk about early voting under way. Cameron County Health Authority Dr. James Castillo gave us an update on flu and covid cases in our area.
Ep 16Cancer research facility coming to UT-RGV and how is Matt’s Building Supplies doing after a huge fire at their Pharr store.
Dr. Guy Bailey talked about the cancer research facility coming to UT-RGV Jeremy Smith from Matt’s Building material gave us an update on how their Pharr store is doing after a massive fire destroyed the building.
Ep 15The annual crime report came out; how did we do? And we get an update on highway construction from Tx. DOT.
McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez gave us the latest numbers on crime statistics. Texas Department of Transportation engineer Pete Alvarez gave us an update on the highway construction projects.
Ep 14More funds to establish an apprenticeship nursing training program and an update from Cameron County officials.
Julian Alvarez with the Texas workforce commission talked about an apprenticeship nursing program. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino gave us a county budget update.
Ep 13DHR Health celebrates the one-year anniversary of their level one trauma center and a rate hike coming for McAllen residents.
Dr. Jeffrey Skubic talks about the 1-year anniversary of the DHR Health level one trauma center. Mark Vega with McAllen Public utility talks about a water and sewer rate hike for McAllen residents.
Ep 12Brownsville Economic Update and Sales tax numbers for our area.
Helen Ramirez, Brownsville city manager gave us an economic update. Matt Ruszczak with COSTEP gave us the latest sales tax numbers.
Ep 11Improving transportation infrastructure and Flu shots are available for the flu season
State representative Terri Canales talked about the state committee meeting in the valley that talked about improving transportation infrastructure. Hidalgo County health director Eddie Olivarez talked about flu vaccines being available for the flu season
Ep 10Record number of funds coming for highway and road infrastructure improvements and a tax cut in Edinburg.
Andrew Canon with the Metropolitan Planning Organization talked about the over $2 billion funds coming to our area for road improvements. Hidalgo County Sherriff Eddie Guerra talked about how they are helping border patrol, patrol our border. Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talked about the tax cut coming to the residents of Edinburg. Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 manager Sonny Hinojosa talked about the latest water levels at the reservoir. Ed Campirano, Director at the Port of Brownsville gave us the latest news form the port.
Ep 9Local water level update and the state of the realty market.
Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 manager Sonny Hinojosa gave us a water level update. Realtor Brian Reed gave us an update on the realty market. UT-RGV President, Dr. Guy Bailey talked about the Fall enrollment numbers at UT-RGV. Dr. Jesus Rodriguez, president of Texas Southmost College talked about the partnership with Space TV. U.S. Customs officer Elias Rodriguez talked about the number of illegal drugs they have seized along our border in the fiscal year.
Ep 8More kids go back to school; a new expansion to a local hospital and an update of the local sales tax numbers.
Dr. J A Gonzalez, McAllen ISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Dr. Dino Coronado, Weslaco ISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Lance Ames, CEO south Texas Health Systems talked about the new expansion at the Edinburg location. Ed Campirano, Director of the Port of Brownsville gave us an update from the port. Matt Ruszczak with COSTEP gave us the latest local sales tax numbers.
Ep 7Some kids are back to school; we get an update on water levels at the reservoir plus we get a local covid and monkey pox update.
Dr. Mario Salinas, Edinburg CISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Dr. Alicia Noyola, Harlingen ISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Sonny Hinojosa, Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 manager gave us a water level update from the reservoir. Dr. Jesus Rodriguez from Texas Southmost College gave us an update on Texas Southmost College. Eddie Olivarez with Hidalgo County Health gave us a Covid 19 and Monkey pox update.
Ep 6What vaccines are needed as kids head back to school plus more possible water restrictions.
Pediatrician, Dr. Martin Garza talks about the vaccines kids need as they head back to school. Jill Dominguez, area Superintendent for IDEA Public Schools talks about the 1st day school. Steven Sanchez, with North Alamo Water Supply talked about possible water restrictions for their customers. Dan Silva talks about being named the new leader at the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. Jaime Longoria with the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency talked about the rental assistance program ending soon.
Ep 5A big step for an LNG node at the Port of Brownsville plus more water restrictions
Ed Campirano, Port of Brownsville talked about the significance of getting an LNG node at the Port of Brownsville. Sonny Hinojosa, General Manager of Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 gave us a water level update John Bruciak, Brownsville Public Utilities Board, talks about water restrictions in Brownsville. Mark Vega with McAllen Public Utility gave us an update on water restrictions in McAllen. David Favela with the city of San Benito talked about upcoming water restrictions coming to San Benito.
Ep 4Has the influx of illegal immigrants along our border gone down.
Senator Ted Cruz talked about his visit to border as the influx of illegal immigrants continues. Sonny Hinojosa, General Manager of Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 gave us a water level update Natasha Del Barrio with the Bert Ogden group, talks about how car sales are going. Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez gave us an economic update from Harlingen Dr. Sonya Reddy talked about Alzheimer’s starts in the mouth? Gum disease, oral bacteria strongly linked to mind-robbing condition.
Ep 3Could we see water restrictions soon?
In this episode: Sonny Hinojosa, General Manager of Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 gave us a water level update Mark Vega, General Manager McAllen Public Utilities talks about possible water restrictions Edinburg CISD Superintendent, Dr. Mario Salinas talks about improvement in school security. Dr. James Castillo, Cameron County Health Authority gave us a Covid-19 update form Cameron County. Sebby Haddad with Lone Star National Bank talked about the RGV economy.
Ep 2An uptick in the local economy?
In this episode: Matt Ruszsceck with COSTEP gives us the May retail numbers from our area. Andrea Hance, Executive Director of Texas Shrimp Association gives us an update on the shrimping season. Ed Campirano, Brownsville Port Director gives us an update on what’s happening at the port of Brownsville. Matt Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley updates us on the construction of the new hospital in Edinburg. Cori Pena with the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation talks about being appointed as director and her vision for Brownsville.
Ep 1Countdown commencing for Space X to launch!
In this episode: Helen Ramirez, Assistant City Manager of Brownsville talks about Space X getting the green light to launch from space port at Boca Chica. DHR CEO Dr. Sohail Rao talks about services coming to Starr County. Hidalgo County Elections administrator Yvonne Ramon talks about her retirement. Keith Patridge with McAllen Economic Development gives us an update on the economic front Certified Financial Planner Michael Davidson talks about inflation and consumer confidence