The Valley's Morning News Rewind
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Episodes
We 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.
Jan 10, 2026Adam 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 globa...
Duration: 00:49:20Local 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.
Dec 26, 2025Danny 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.
Duration: 00:53:11
How 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.
Dec 13, 2025Customs 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.
Duration: 01:05:21We 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.
Dec 05, 2025Gilbert 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.
Duration: 01:00:45We 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.
Nov 16, 2025South 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
Duration: 00:59:28The 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.
Nov 07, 2025Local 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.
Duration: 01:00:51We 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.
Oct 31, 2025Local 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.
Duration: 00:58:37We 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.
Oct 17, 2025Dante 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.
Duration: 01:07:33We 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.
Oct 10, 2025State 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
Duration: 00:59:39New 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.
Sep 26, 2025Industrialist 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.
Duration: 00:54:59Hidalgo 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.
Sep 19, 2025Darien 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.
Duration: 00:59:08City 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.
Sep 12, 2025McAllen 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.
Duration: 01:00:51We 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.
Sep 06, 2025Walker 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.
Duration: 00:53:03Many 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.
Aug 26, 2025Dr 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.
Duration: 01:02:46CAMP 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
Aug 15, 2025Pam 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
Duration: 00:57:40Texas 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.
Aug 08, 2025With 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 owne...
Duration: 00:57:21New 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
Aug 05, 2025Ernie 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.
Duration: 00:58:41Has 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.
Jul 18, 2025Local 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.
Duration: 01:01:33How 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.
Jul 11, 2025Eladio 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.
Duration: 01:02:22: 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.
Jul 03, 2025Seby 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.
Duration: 01:01:17How 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.
Jun 28, 2025McAllen 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 dema...
Duration: 01:01:34How 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.
Jun 21, 2025Brian 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...
Duration: 00:56:07FEMA 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.
Jun 14, 2025Alberto 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.
How 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.
Jun 07, 2025Cameron 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.
McAllen 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
May 31, 2025Ralph 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.
Duration: 00:59:48We 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.
May 24, 2025William 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.
Duration: 00:59:35We 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.
May 17, 2025Dr. 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 a...
Duration: 00:58:19We 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.
May 09, 2025Darcia 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 sc...
Duration: 00:55:33How 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.
Apr 26, 2025Local 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.
Duration: 01:00:50The 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.
Apr 17, 2025Congresswoman 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.
Duration: 00:52:00We 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.
Apr 14, 2025Local 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.
Duration: 00:58:17
: 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.
Apr 05, 2025Jovanna 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.
Duration: 00:54:36We 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.
Mar 28, 2025Gilbert 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 de...
Duration: 00:54:28We 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.
Mar 21, 2025New 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.
Duration: 00:49:47We 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.
Mar 07, 2025Harlingen 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...
Duration: 01:05:44We 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.
Feb 28, 2025State 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.
Duration: 00:50:58We get an economic update from Mission, we look at a way to expand your skill set, we get update from happenings in Cameron County, how is the moral of border patrol agents, and we get an update from UT-RGV.
Feb 22, 2025Teclo Garcia CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update form Mission.
Ricardo Trevino, Director of Industry Relations at Texas Southmost College talked about the different continuing education courses offered at TSC.
Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about Cameron County happenings.
Retired ICE agent Victor Avila talked about moral amongst border patrol agents under the Trump Administration.
Dr. Guy Bailey, President at UT-RGV gave us an update on the university.
Duration: 01:02:07We look at funding available for high tech startups in Brownsville, are we seeing an increase flu cases in the RGV, will we finally see school choice in Texas, we get a state of the city for McAllen and we look at how the RGV has transformed over the last 30 years.
Feb 14, 2025Nathan Burkhart with the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation talked about funding for high tech startups at eBridge.
Dr. James Castillo talked about the recent spike in flu cases.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about the need for school vouchers.
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos gave us a state of the city update.
Texas A&M University Assistant Chancellor John Sharp talked about how the RGV has seen economic transformation over the last 30 years.
Duration: 00:55:23How is Border Patrol doing under the Trump administration, we get an economic outlook from Mission, we look at job creation numbers in Texas and the RGV, we get a state of the city address from Pharr, and we look at job creation numbers in Brownsville.
Feb 08, 2025Chris Cabrera with the Border Patrol Union talked about the latest on the border and how has Pres. Trump's executive orders affected illegal immigration?
Mission city manager Mike Perez talked about the economic outlook for Mission
Mike Willis from South Texas Manufacturers group review some of the raw job creation numbers for Texas and the RGV the last 5 years.
Pharr city manager Jonathan Flores gave us a state of the city update.
Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talked about job creation numbers for Brownsville and Matamoros plus a lo...
Duration: 00:58:13We meet the new chief at the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, we look at McAllen’s annual crime report. Texas A&M McAllen COO is stepping down, we get an economic update from Edinburg, and it’s property tax time in Hidalgo County.
Jan 31, 2025New director of the McAllen Economic Development Corporation discusses the future of McAllen business.
McAllen police chief Victor Rodriguez talks about the annual crimes report.
Outgoing COO for Texas A&M McAllen Manuel (Manny) Vela talks about how big will Texas A&M McAllen be in 5 years?
Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza gave us an economic update from Edinburg.
Hidalgo county tax assessor/collector Paul Villarreal Jr. talked about the importance of paying your property taxes on time.
Duration: 00:54:45We talk about the South Texas College police academy, how do below freezing temperatures affect local crops, we get an economic update from Harlingen, state law makers are visiting the RGV, and we get an update on the water levels at the reservoirs.
Jan 25, 2025Sara Lozano, Dean - Business, Public Safety and Technology at South Texas College talked about the upcoming police academy.
Local grower Dante Galeazzi talks about how the below freezing temperature might affect crops on the ground.
Harlingen Economic Development Corporation director Orlando Campos gave us an economic update from Harlingen.
Dan Silva, President and CEO of the RGV Partnership talks about getting ready to host state lawmakers touring the RGV.
Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us a n update on the levels at the...
We get a 2024 recap and look to 2025 from DHR Health, we get an update on highway construction projects in the area, we get an economic update from Brownsville and Weslaco, and we meet the new chief of police for South Texas ISD.
Jan 17, 2025Dr. Carlos Cardenas from DHR Health with a year in review and look to 2025 from DHR Health.
Pete Alvarez, district engineer for TxDOT's Pharr District gave us an update on highway construction and road projects.
Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gave us an economic update and a look to 2025.
Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez gave us an economic from Weslaco.
New South Texas ISD chief of police Steven Cortez talked about building a process of building a police force from scratch.
Duration: 00:56:13We get a 2024 recap and look to 2025 from UT-RGV and we get an economic update from McAllen, Harlingen, Mission, and Brownsville.
Jan 10, 2025UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gave us a 2024 recap and a look to 2025 at UT-RGV.
McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil gave us an economic update from McAllen.
Harlingen EDC Director Orlando Campos gave us an economic update from Harlingen.
Teclo Garcia, CEO Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission
Brownsville City Manager, Helen Ramirez gave us an economic update from Brownsville.
Duration: 00:57:08We get an RGV economic update, how is the real estate market doing in the RGV, we look ahead to the RGV economy in 2025, we get an update from the Port of Brownsville, and we meet the new Cameron County Sherriff.
Jan 03, 2025Dan Silva, Preside/CEO Rio Grande Valley Partnership, gives us an update on the local economy.
Local Realtor Bryan Reed gave us an update on the local real estate market.
David Deanda, President of Lone Star National Bank gave us an economic update and a look to 2025.
William Dietrich, Director of The Port of Brownsville gave us an update on the port.
New Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino talked about his vision for the Cameron County Sheriff’s department.
Duration: 00:49:01KURV News Director Tim Sullivan announces his retirement, we get an economic update from the city of Mission, how Hidalgo County CSA helping residents get out of poverty, we get an update on the water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico, and we catch up with Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz.
Dec 13, 2024710 KURV’s News Director Tim Sullivan announced his retirement after over 40 years in radio broadcasting.
Mission Economic Development Corporation, CEO Teclo Garcia gave us an economic update from Mission.
Jaime Longoria, Executive Director of the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency talked about how they are helping residents get out of poverty.
Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about the water that Mexico released to the U.S. and if it will benefit local agriculture.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz talked about passing her 6th piece of legislation and how she continues to...
Duration: 00:59:10We get an economic update from Pharr, now that Space X is here, how is Brownsville helping them to colonize Mars. is advancing the talk in the space sector, How close are we to moving into the new courthouse, we get an economic update from Edinburg, and we get an economic update from McAllen.
Dec 06, 2024Pharr city manager Jonathan Flores gave us an economic update from Pharr.
Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talked about how they are trying to help colonize Mars.
Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talked about getting close to moving into the new courthouse.
Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza gave us an economic update from Edinburg.
Liz Suarez president McAllen Chamber of Commerce gave us an economic update from McAllen.
Duration: 00:51:49McAllen International airport will hit the million-passenger mark soon, we get an update on everything happening at UT-RGV, the Starr County Industrial Foundation is celebrating 50 years of economic development, Brownsville unveils a new lab that will help with insect transmitted disease, and does “doom scrolling” damaging your brain.
Nov 22, 2024Jeremy Santoscoy, director of aviation at McAllen International airport talks about being close to hitting the million-passenger mark number.
UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gives an update on everything going on at the university.
Rose Benavidez with the Starr County Industrial Foundation talked about celebrating 50 years of economic development.
Art Rodriguez, director of the Brownsville health office talked about a new lab that will help with insect transmitted diseases.
Dr. Patrick Porter talks about how doom scrolling is damaging our brain.
There is an amendment to the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty, will it help our local growers and cities, we get an economic update from Mission, how are the international bridges in McAllen doing, and we get an update on the RGV reef.
Nov 15, 2024Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the amendment to the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty and how it doesn’t help local growers.
Jed Murray with the Texas International Produce Association talks about the amendment to the U.S.-Mexico water treaty and how it will affect growers.
Teclo Garcia, director of Mission Economic Development gives an economic update from Mission.
Juan Olaguibel, Superintendent bridges gives us update from the international bridges in McAllen.
Robert Glick gives us the latest news from the artificial reef in the...
We look at a possible connecter between future state highway 68 and the I69 C Corridor north of Edinburg, what’s next for McAllen after residents passed 2 controversial amendments to its charter, we get an update form the Port of Brownsville, we get an economic update from McAllen, and we chat with newly elected state senator Adam Hinojosa.
Nov 08, 2024Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza discusses the possible connector between state highway 68 and the i69-C corridor.
McAllen mayor Javier Villalobos gives us an update after McAllen residents passed two controversial McAllen Charter amendments.
Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich gives us an update from the Port.
McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talks about a new unified development code for McAllen.
Newly elected state senator Adam Hinojosa talks about his vision for the RGV after being elected to the state senate.
We get an economic update form Harlingen, the city of McAllen will have a new unified development code, how will that improve McAllen, UT-RGV school of Medicine has a new center for Human Genetics, what will it mean for the RGV, we look at a possible connecter between future state highway 68 and the I-69 C Corridor north of Edinburg, and do weight loss drugs actually work.
Nov 01, 2024Harlingen City Manager Orlando Campos gives us an economic update from Harlingen.
McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talks about a new unified development code for McAllen.
Dean of the UT-RGV School of Medicine, Dr. Michael Hocker talked about the opening of its Center for Human Genetics.
Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update of the water levels at the reservoir.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Umo Callins talks about how weight loss drugs work.
Duration: 00:51:31It’s time for early voting for the November elections, we look at the Pre K 3-Pre K 4 program at Edinburg schools, we take a look at the water levels at the reservoir, we look at how South Texas College helps train workers for industry, and smart water meters are coming to McAllen.
Oct 28, 2024Hilda Salinas, Hidalgo County Elections Administrator and Remi Garza Cameron County Elections Administrator talk about early voting for the November election.
Dr. Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg CISD, talks about how successful their Pre-k3 and Pre-k4 programs have been.
Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update of the water levels at the reservoir.
Dr. Carlos Margo Dean for Advance Training and Apprenticeship, talks about the how they get the workforce ready for industry.
Mark Vega McAllen Public Utility talks about the smart meters coming to McAllen.
Duration: 00:51:36The movement to unify the RGV into RioPLex RGV/Mexico to lure industry, we look at a referendum on the ballot to change the McAllen charter, the city of McAllen announces a new park for families, what is the state of education in the RGV, and we get an update from the Brownsville economy.
Oct 18, 2024Entrepreneur Joaquin Spamer and Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortex talk about unifying the RGV into one entity to lure industry.
Local attorney Laurel McLeaish talks about 2 propositions on the ballot that would drastically change the McAllen charter.
McAllen city commissioner Tony Aguirre talked about a new park in McAllen for families to go camping.
Marcos Silva with TedX McAllen talked about the current state of education in the RGV.
Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez gives an economic update from Brownsville.
We get an economic update from Harlingen, Brownsville-SPI airport offering new flights to Mexico, UT-RGV gets a new cancer research grant, we get an economic update from Mission, a familiar face is returning to Brownsville economic development.
Oct 11, 2024Harlingen city manager Gabriel Gonzalez gives us an economic update from Harlingen.
Brownsville-SPI Aairport aviation director Angel Ramos talked about new flights to Monterey, Mexico.
UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey talks about a new grant for cancer research at the university.
Teclo Garcia, CEO Mission Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update from Mission.
Gilbert Salinas talks about returning to Brownsville economic development.
Duration: 00:56:13We look at car theft numbers in the area, there is a charter change for McAllen on the ballot, we look at the longshoreman strike, get an update from Valley International airport, we get leading economic status report for the RGV.
Oct 04, 2024Brownsville police chief Felix Sauceda talks about the high number of car thefts in our area.
Former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling talked about a radical charter change on the upcoming ballot.
Tim Snyder with Matador economics talks about how longshoreman’s strike could affect our economy.
Marv Eastelry with Valley International airport gave us an update form the airport.
Dan Silva with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership talks about the aggressive environmentalist move to kill LNG projects at the Port of Brownsville.
Duration: 00:53:16We look at water level numbers at the reservoirs, the city of Edinburg looks to limit car wash businesses, Governor Greg Abbott visited the RGV to participate in the South Texas Alliance of Cities meeting in McAllen, South padre Island will soon have a historical museum we can visit and Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz with legislation to combat fentanyl in our area.
Sep 27, 2024Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoirs.
Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Graza talks about a new city ordinance to restrict car washes from being built near an existing car wash as art of the city’ drought contingency plan.
Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez talks about the recent South Texas Alliance of Cities meeting in McAllen that showcased the power of regional collaboration and the importance of a unified voice when addressing the unique challenges faced by communities across the Rio Grande Valley.
Local realtor Dennis Franke talks about his eff...
Duration: 00:51:03We look at vegetation that could possibly help with our water shortage, we look at large grant awarded to create a diabetes center of excellence in Cameron County, we meet the new McAllen City manager, we get an update on highway construction projects, and we look at the fight to bring LNG to the Port of Brownsville.
Sep 20, 2024Texas A&M-Kingsville Professor Dr. Mani Skaria talks about a plant that could help with our water shortage.
Dr. Javier La Fontaine, Dean of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine talks the $30 million grant awarded to UT-Rio Grande Valley to establish the UT-RGV Diabetes Center of Excellence, aimed to address the critical health crisis posed by the widespread prevalence of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley.
McAllen City manager Issac Tawil talks about his vision for the city of McAllen.
TX DOT engineer Pete Alvarez gave us a road construction update.
Bro...
Duration: 00:56:04We get an update from TSTC on their work force training efforts, we get an update from Mission Economic Development, we look at the PSJA school district drop out recovery program, and we look at the rash of recent cyber threats against school districts.
Sep 13, 2024Cledia Hernandez, Vice Chancellor, Chief External Relations Officer at Texas state Technical College talks about the new work force training efforts.
Teclo Garcia with Mission Economic Development corporation gives us an update from Mission Economic Development.
PSJA Superintendent Dr. Elias Alejandro talks about the Dropout Recovery Program.
Dr. Dan King with Region One Education Services Center talks about the recent rash of cyber threats against schools.
Duration: 00:44:18Classes begin at UT-RGV, we’ll look at the record enrollment numbers, we get an update from McAllen on their pet ordinance, McAllen International Airport has record passenger numbers, we get an update form the Port of Brownsville and it’s “No Refusal” weekend in Hidalgo County.
Aug 30, 2024UT-RGV President, Dr. Guy Bailey talks about the record enrollment numbers at UT-RGV.
McAllen city manager Roy Rodriguez talks about the new pet ordinance in McAllen.
McAllen International Airport aviation director Jeremy Santoscoy talks about the record passenger numbers at the airport.
Port of Brownsville director William Dietrich gives us an update from the port.
Hidalgo County DA terry Palacios talks about “No Refusal” weekend during the Labor Day holiday.
Duration: 00:44:07We get an update from Edinburg and Harlingen school districts on the 1st day back to school, we get an update on the water shortage, we look at South Texas College partnering up with Harvard University and, we look at new partnership between UT-RGV and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Aug 23, 2024Dr. Mario Salinas Edinburg CISD Superintendent talks about the 1st day of school at Edinburg schools.
Dr. J. Gonzalez Harlingen ISD Superintendent talks about the 1st day of school at Harlingen schools.
Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about a recent water shortage symposium held to talk about how to deal with the water shortage in our area.
Dr. Rodney Rodriguez and STC/Harvard graduate Ramiro Hernandez talk about the collaboration between South Texas College and Harvard University in workforce and economic development research.
Dr. Can Saygin, w...
We get an economic update from Brownsville, Mission and Pharr, we look at how the 1st day of school went for IDEA Public Schools and how to protect and check your credit after it was revealed Social Security numbers may have been stolen.
Aug 16, 2024Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez gave us an update on the Brownsville economy.
Teclo Garcia, CEO-Mission Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic d update form Mission.
Jonathan Flores, Pharr City Manager, gives us an economic update from Pharr.
Jill Dominguez, area superintendent for IDEA Public Schools talks about the 1st day of school.
Cyber security expert David Maillicot talks about how you can protect your credit after it was revealed social security numbers may have been stolen in a hack.
Duration: 00:58:14We get an update on the Hidalgo County Courthouse and the Hidalgo County Prosperity task force, is it time to look at alternative water sources to remedy our water shortage, also we get an update from Valley International Airport, we get a highway construction update and Eddie Olivarez with Hidalgo County Health and Human Services announces his retirement.
Aug 09, 2024Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez gives us an update on the new courthouse and the prosperity task force.
Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the latest IBWC report stating we need to look for alternative water resources to help with the water shortage.
Texas Dept. of Transportation, Pharr District engineer, Pete Alvarez talks about the latest highway construction.
Marv Easterly, director of aviation at Valley International airport in Harlingen gives us an update on what’s going on at the airport.
Eddie Olivarez, Chief administrative officer, Hidalgo County Health and Hu...
Duration: 00:57:52McAllen announces new transit routes, we get an economic update from McAllen, ECISD had a ribbon cutting for their new collegiate high school, we look back at the Border Health Preparedness effort, and how is Region One helping school districts get ready for the new school year.
Aug 02, 2024Mario Delgado, McAllen transit director talks about the new routes for McAllen transit.
City manager Roy Rodriguez gives an economic update from McAllen, and he discusses the new pet ordinance.
ECISD Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas talks about the grand opening of the ECISD, UT-RGV collegiate high school.
Major Steve Walker with the Texas state guard talked about Operation Border Health Preparedness effort.
Dr. Dan King from Region One talked about how they are helping school districts get ready for the school year .
Duration: 00:53:04We get an update on the water levels at the reservoirs, and update form the Port of Brownsville, also an economic update form Mission, Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV is up and running, how is the hospital running, we talk to Hidalgo GOP leadership on how to get involved in this election year.
Jul 26, 2024Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on the water numbers at the reservoirs.
Brownsville Port Director William Dietrich gives an update on port happenings.
Teclo Gracia, CEO Mission Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update from Mission.
Matt Walthoff, CEO Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV talks about how the hospital is running now that its open its doors.
Hidalgo County GOP chair Robert Cantu talked about how we can get involved in this presidential election year.
Duration: 00:54:09We get an economic update form Edinburg, talk about the new McAllen Shine project, a Pharr International Bridge update, and an economic update from Brownsville.
Jul 19, 2024Raudel Garza, Executive Director · Edinburg Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update from Edinburg.
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talks about the McAllen Shines project.
Luis Bazan, Director-Pharr International Bridge gives us an update from the Pharr International Bridge.
Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez gives us an economics update from Brownsville.
Duration: 00:45:30We talk about the need to unify economic development in the region, get an economic update from Edinburg and Harlingen, and Brownsville PD has new way to help officers deal with emergency calls.
Jul 12, 2024Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer talks about the need to unify economic development efforts in the region.
Jonathan Barrera with Brownsville PD talks about new technology to makes things easier for dispatchers to assist officers when responding to emergency calls.
Duration: 01:02:44We get a UT-RGV update, Texas A&M Chancellor announces his retirement, several beach goers are attacked by a shark, and a way to help some foster kids a pop-up thrift store.
Jul 05, 2024UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gives us an update on what’s happening at UT-RGV.
John Sharp, Chancellor Texas A&M university System announces he will retire next year.
Tony Reisinger, Cameron County marine extension agent, talks about the recent shark attack on South Padre Island.
Sandra Martinez and Lucy Ann Walthoff talk about how we can help foster kids at pop- up thrift store.
Duration: 00:49:03Water level update from the reservoirs, South Texas College gets named the most affordable college in the nation, economic update from Mission, aviation update form Harlingen International airport and Bechtel Corporation is hiring in Brownsville.
Jun 21, 2024Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives an update on the water levels at the reservoir
Dr. Rodney Rodriguez talks about STC being named the most affordable college in the nation.
Teclo Garcia Director of Mission Economic Development Corporation give us an economic update from Mission
Angel Ramos Director of aviation talks about the aviation news from Harlingen airport
Monica Tellam with Bechtel Corporation talks about job opportunities at Bechtel in Brownsville.
Duration: 00:49:59TX DOT is expanding Ware Road in McAllen, Edinburg is named an All-America City again, and DHR Health can now administer a new Alzheimer’s medication.
Jun 14, 2024Tx DOT engineer Pete Alvarez talks about the expansion on Ware Road in McAllen.
Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza talks about Edinburg being named All American City.
Dr. Alejandro Cruz talks about how DHR Health will now administer a new Alzheimer’s medication.
Duration: 00:54:39We look at how Cameron County is preparing for hurricane season, then we look at the record low water shed levels, a new international bridge in Brownsville gets approval for construction, and we look at graduation numbers from South Texas College.
Jun 07, 2024Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino and Cameron County Assistant Emergency management coordinator Rolando Casas talk about how Cameron County is getting ready for hurricane season
Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on water levels at the reservoir
Pete Sepulveda with the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority talks about the Flor de Mayo bridge getting approval for construction
Matt Hebbard with South Texas College talks about the number of recent graduates from the college.
Duration: 00:55:19We look at the record low water shed levels, get an economic update from Weslaco and, new technology at Mission ISD to make campuses more secure.
May 31, 2024Jim Darling with Region M water planning group talked about the low water levels at the reservoir.
Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez gave us an economic update from Weslaco.
Martin Castaneda Director for Maintenance and Safety & Security
Mission CISD, talked about new technology at the school district to make campuses more secure.
Duration: 00:55:23We look at hiring and unemployment trends, UT-RGV graduation numbers and what to do if you are caught in a rip tide.
May 24, 2024Julian Alvarez with Lone Star National Bank talks about unemployment rates here in the RGV.
DR. Guy Bailey, President UT-RGV talks about the recent graduation numbers and a new optometry program.
Agri life extension agent in Cameron County Tony Reisenger talks about what to do if you are caught in a rip tide.
Duration: 00:53:54We look at the water levels at the reservoirs and what is a water bank.
May 17, 2024Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on water levels at the reservoir.
Jim Darling with Region M Planning Group talks about a possible “water bank” to help with low water levels.
Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley opens its doors, and we get economic update from the city of Brownsville.
May 10, 2024Matt Wolthoff, President Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV talked about the hospital opening its doors.
Brownsville Mayor John Cowen gives us a state of the city update.
Duration: 00:53:10
We look at the state of the economy of Texas and we get an economic update form the city of Edinburg.
May 03, 2024IBC Bank Executive Vice President Gerald “Gerry” Schwebel talks about the stet of the Texas economy.
Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza gives us an economic update form Edinburg.
Its early voting time for the May 4th election, and we talk about the recent meeting to discuss area transportation issues.
Apr 26, 2024Hilda Salinas and Remi Garza, local county election administrators talk about early voting underway for the May 4th election.
McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez talks about the recent meeting to discuss area transportation issues.
Duration: 00:52:02We get an update from the city of Brownsville and, we get an update on the water levels at the reservoir.
Apr 19, 2024Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez talks about an important issue on the May 4th ballot.
Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoir.
Duration: 00:52:40McAllen International Airport receives federal funds for upgrades, and we get an economic update from McAllen.
Apr 12, 2024Jeremy Santoscoy, director of aviation at McAllen international Airport talks about the federal funds they received for improvements.
Keith Patridge, President McAllen Economic Development corporation gives us an economic update.
Duration: 00:51:16We get an economic update from the city of Weslaco and an update on the over 90 dogs found at home in north McAllen.
Apr 05, 2024Steve Valdez Executive Director-Weslaco EDC gives us an economic update from Weslaco.
Faith Wright with Palm Valley Animal Society gave us an update on the over 90 dogs found in a north McAllen home.
Duration: 00:51:55Changes to real estate transactions changes coming in summer and we get an update on the water drainage/water shortage issues from McAllen.
Mar 29, 2024Realtor Brian Reed talks about some changes coming to real estate transactions in summer.
McAllen city manager Roy Rodriguez talks about water drainage/water shortage issues in McAllen.
Duration: 00:43:27We get an economic update from the city of Mission and the UT-RGV football field gets a name’s sake.
Mar 23, 2024Teclo Garcia with the Mission EDC gives an economic update from Mission.
UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey talks about the UT-RGV football field getting a name’s sake.
Duration: 00:53:11We get an update on highway construction and we look at crime numbers from the city of Brownsville.
Mar 15, 2024Tx. DOT engineer Pete Alvarez talks about the ongoing highway construction.
Abril Luna with Brownsville PD gave us the latest crime numbers from Brownsville.
Duration: 00:51:46We get an update on the Hidalgo County courthouse and an update on the state of the city from Weslaco and Edinburg.
Mar 08, 2024Hidalgo county judge Richard Cortez gives us an update on the new county courthouse.
Weslaco mayor Adrian Gonzalez gives us a state of the city update from Weslaco.
Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza gives us a state of the city update from Edinburg.
Duration: 00:49:57
McAllen PD is hiring and the UT-RGV Vaqueros acquire a football stadium
Mar 01, 2024McAllen Police chief Victor Rodriguez talks about the upcoming hiring period.
UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talks about the recent purchase of a stadium they plan to use for their football team.
Port of Brownsville update and how the RGV water levels are doing.
Feb 16, 2024Interim port director William Dietrich gives us an update from the Port of Brownsville.
RGV Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on water levels at the reservoir.
Duration: 00:54:35We get a Space X Cameron County update and, we get a state of the city update form McAllen.
Feb 09, 2024Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talks about the talks with Space X and Texas Parks and Wildlife in the proposed swap of land tracts.
McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez gives us a state of the city update for McAllen.
Duration: 00:52:16We 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.
Feb 02, 2024Ramiro 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.
Duration: 00:52:20McAllen 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.
Jan 26, 2024Jeremy 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.
Duration: 00:53:35We get an economic year-end review from Harlingen and Brownsville, and how freezing temperatures affect our local agriculture community.
Jan 19, 2024Harlingen 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.
Duration: 00:48:01We get a congressional update on border issues, and we get an economic review from the city of Edinburg.
Jan 12, 2024We get economic review from McAllen and is it ok for married couples to have separate bank accounts?
Jan 05, 2024McAllen 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.
Duration: 00:47:30We get an RGV economic review and outlook.
Dec 15, 2023Keith Patridge, McAllen Economic Development corporation talks reviews the economic growth in the RGV.
Entrepreneur Joaquin Spamer talks about economic potential for the RGV.
Duration: 01:02:31
We talk about the new Center for Urban Ecology, and we talk to the new chief at the Hidalgo County Economic Development office.
Dec 08, 2023Colleen 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.
Duration: 00:49:43We get an economic update from Harlingen, and the city of Mission goes to “no refusal” year-round.
Dec 01, 2023Orlando 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.
Duration: 00:50:44We get an update from the Port of Brownsville, and we get an update on the current water shortage.
Nov 17, 2023Ed 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.
Duration: 00:49:57We get a Brownsville economic update, and it’s time to volunteer to ring the bell and help local kids have a Christmas.
Nov 10, 2023Helen 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.
Duration: 00:52:40We get an update on the RGV real estate market, and we talk about a maternal health research center in the RGV.
Nov 03, 2023Dan 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.
Duration: 00:52:49Early voting is under way for the November 7th election and how we can lower our property tax by going to vote.
Oct 27, 2023Hilda 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.
Duration: 00:51:33We get a McAllen International Airport update, and we look at UT-RGV and a recent grant they received.
Oct 20, 2023Jeremey 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.
Duration: 00:47:37We look at the fall vaccines available and we talk about the recent fentanyl cases in Cameron County.
Oct 13, 2023Dr. 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.
Duration: 00:52:14Improving highway mobility and we look at enrollment numbers from UT-RGV.
Oct 06, 2023Pete 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.
Duration: 00:50:56