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We 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.
06 September 2025

We 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.
Many 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.
26 August 2025

Many 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...
CAMP 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
15 August 2025

CAMP 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...
Texas 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.
08 August 2025

Texas 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...
New 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
05 August 2025

New 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...
Has 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.
18 July 2025

Has 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...
How 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.
11 July 2025

How 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...
: 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.
03 July 2025

: 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.
How 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.
28 June 2025

How 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...
How 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.
21 June 2025

How 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...