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We look at the new tariffs on Canadian products, we look at a proposed desalination plant in the RGV, it’s the 1st day of the fall semester at UTRGV, and we recap a meeting that discussed the RGV’s flooding and drainage issues.
Aug 30, 2026
58m 55s
We look back at the 1st season of UTRGV Vaqueros Football, Is the Texas grid ready for an influx of data centers, we look at the 1st day of school for Idea public schools, and could we see a desalination plant in the RGV.
Aug 27, 2026
44m 21s
: A local hospital gets national recognition, we get an update on McAllen’s water situation, the U.S. Border Patrol is hiring, and how one local pharmacy continues to service the RGV.
Aug 15, 2026
1h 00m 02s
We look at the growth of industry in Brownsville, we talk about employment across the RGV, and we speak with a local non-profit helping students and adults get career training.
Aug 9, 2026
47m 43s
We look at how Mission EDC is helping small businesses, a local entrepreneur about getting inducted into a hall of fame, how is South Texas College is helping local students, and we look at the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine.
Aug 2, 2026
45m 50s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/30/26 | We look at the new tariffs on Canadian products, we look at a proposed desalination plant in the RGV, it’s the 1st day of the fall semester at UTRGV, and we recap a meeting that discussed the RGV’s flooding and drainage issues. | Jorge Torres of Interlink Trade Services talked about the new U.S. tariffs aimed at Canadian products — and Canada’s expected response. Mark Ellison of IDE Technologies about the proposed RGV desalination plant — location, daily capacity, new tech, timeline, and economic impact. Dr. Guy Bailey President of UTRGV talked about the 1st day of fall semester. Texas State Rep. Armando Martinez (D39) recapped the Natural Resources Committee meeting in Weslaco where they looked at Hidalgo County’s flooding and drainage issues. | 58m 55s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | We look back at the 1st season of UTRGV Vaqueros Football, Is the Texas grid ready for an influx of data centers, we look at the 1st day of school for Idea public schools, and could we see a desalination plant in the RGV. | Chasse Conque, Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics at UTRGV, reflected on the university’s first season competing in Division I football. Mike Hoke of the Public Utility Commission of Texas talked about the state’s electric system and how Texas is preparing for data centers. Jill Dominguez, Area Superintendent for IDEA Public Schools–RGV, talked about the new school year. Albert Escobedo of RGV Desal talked about the push for a regional desalination plant. | 44m 21s | ||||||
| 8/15/26 | : A local hospital gets national recognition, we get an update on McAllen’s water situation, the U.S. Border Patrol is hiring, and how one local pharmacy continues to service the RGV. | Laura Disque, CEO & RN at Rio Grande Regional Hospital talked about being ranked #8 among the Top 100 Academic Hospitals and the only Texas hospital on the list. Marco Vega of McAllen Public Utilities gave us a full update on McAllen’s water situation — desalination, wastewater recycling, drought stage, and water levels. RGV Sector U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jared Ashby talked about the agency’s major hiring push — and how the Border Patrol has evolved over the last 20 years. Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talked about the continuing fight to serve local families in the RGV. | 1h 00m 02s | ||||||
| 8/9/26 | We look at the growth of industry in Brownsville, we talk about employment across the RGV, and we speak with a local non-profit helping students and adults get career training. | Gilbert Salinas, President & CEO of Brownsville Economic Development talked about the surge of growth across Brownsville. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño talked about the industry growth in Brownsville. Rafael Vela, CEO of WorkForce Solutions Cameron County talked about job growth across the RGV — especially welding jobs tied to shipbuilding at the Port of Brownsville. Felida Villarreal, CPA, President & CEO of VIDA, about their continued work helping Valley students & adults get career training and job placement support. | 47m 43s | ||||||
| 8/2/26 | We look at how Mission EDC is helping small businesses, a local entrepreneur about getting inducted into a hall of fame, how is South Texas College is helping local students, and we look at the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine. | Belén Guerrero-Aguirre, Chief Operating Officer and Brianna Casares Programs Director with Mission EDC talked about business resources available in Mission. Robert Lozano, owner and operator of multiple Dairy Queen, Schlotzky’s, and a Cinnabon franchise in the Rio Grande Valley talked about being inducted into the Texas Restaurant Association Hall of Honor and discussed his role as Chairman of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, South Texas College Vice President Dr. Rodney Rodriguez talked about the upcoming South Texas College Foundation Gala and workforce training programs. Dr. Javier La Fontaine, Dean of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, talked about their first graduating class. | 45m 50s | ||||||
| 7/25/26 | We get an economic update from McAllen and Edinburg, we get an update on the region’s water situation, and we talk to the CEO of South Texas Health Systems. | Ralph Garcia, Chief Operating Officer at the McAllen Economic Development Corporation talked about the Rio Grande Valley’s economic transformation — from NAFTA to USMCA — positioning itself as a competitive hub for advanced manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and technology. Rio Grande Valley Water Advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about the region’s water situation. Lance Ames, CEO of South Texas Health System, talked about the organization’s continued growth and long‑term commitment to serving the Rio Grande Valley. Raudel Garza, Director of the Edinburg Economic Development Office, gave us an economic update from Edinburg. | 43m 57s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | ship manufacturinginternational trade+3 | Gilbert SalinasMario Reyna+2 | Greater Brownsville EDCSaronic Technologies+3 | Mexico City | AI boat manufacturinginternational trade+3 | — | 43m 47s | ||
| 7/11/26 | workforce preparationtrade agreement+3 | Maricela De LeonJorge Torres+2 | RGV LeadInterlink Trade Services+2 | Brownsville | workforcetrade agreement+3 | — | 48m 14s | ||
| 7/3/26 | water futureimmigration reform+3 | Johnny VasquezSonny Hinojosa+1 | Rio Grande Valley Builders Association | Washington D.C.Mission+2 | waterdesalination+6 | — | 58m 22s | ||
| 6/23/26 | economic updatemetropolitan statistical area+5 | Isaac TawilAdam Gonzalez+2 | COSTEPThe Rio Grande Valley Partnership | McAllenRio Grande Valley+3 | economic growthsales tax numbers+5 | — | 49m 48s | ||
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| 6/16/26 | recruiting industrymanufacturing+3 | Mario ReynaAdam Gonzalez+3 | RioPlexCOSTEP+2 | Hidalgo International BridgeRio Grande Valley+1 | recruitmentmanufacturing+5 | — | 49m 10s | ||
| 5/17/26 | McAllen School District bonddesalination plant+4 | Pete SepulvedaNicolas Mirman+2 | Valley International AirportTexas International Produce Association+1 | McAllenRio Grande Valley+2 | McAllen School Districtdesalination plant+5 | — | 50m 04s | ||
| 5/3/26 | desalination planttrade tariff refunds+3 | Mark M. EllisonJorge Torres+2 | Texas IDE Water assetsInterlink Trade Services+2 | — | desalinationtrade tariffs+3 | — | 51m 40s | ||
| 4/26/26 | Museum historyEconomic update+3 | Dr. Francisco GujardoLuis Bazan+3 | Museum of South Texas HistoryPharr International Bridge+2 | Weslaco | Museum of South Texas Historyeconomic update+4 | — | 48m 03s | ||
| 4/21/26 | construction projectseconomic update+3 | David MartinezIssac Garza+3 | CAPATexas Ag Commissioner+2 | — | constructionscrewworm+3 | — | 53m 36s | ||
| 4/11/26 | border tradesexual assault awareness+3 | Luis BazanLydia Elizondo+2 | Pharr International BridgeInterlink Trade Services+1 | — | Pharr International Bridgesexual assault awareness month+3 | — | 51m 13s | ||
| 3/21/26 | economic updateoil refinery+3 | Omar OchoaOrlando Campos+2 | Harlingen Economic Development CorporationPort of Brownsville | EdinburgHarlingen+1 | economic updateEdinburg+3 | — | 1h 02m 48s | ||
| 3/6/26 | higher educationoil prices+4 | Ernie AlisedaTim Snyder+2 | Texas A&M UniversityPort of Brownsville+1 | McAllenTexas | Texas A&M Universityoil prices+4 | — | 59m 27s | ||
| 2/28/26 | Supreme Court rulinglocal economy+3 | Jorge A. TorresTeclo Garcia+2 | Interlink Trade ServicesMission Economic Development Corporation+2 | MissionMcAllen | Supreme Courttariffs+5 | — | 59m 48s | ||
| 2/22/26 | South Texas Collegeprimary elections+3 | Dr. Rodney RodriguezRemi Garza+3 | South Texas College | Cameron CountyHidalgo County+1 | South Texas Collegeearly voting+5 | — | 55m 48s | ||
| 2/13/26 | How does local regional collaboration create economic momentum, we look at a new plan to fight the New World Screwworm, what are the latest articles in the RGV Business Journal and Edinburg PD report no homicides in 2025. | Paco Sanchez, CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, talked about how regional collaboration is creating real economic momentum. Mike Risica with the Texas Cattle Feeders Association talked about a new plan to fight the New World Screwworm. Publisher of the RGV Business Journal Ramiro Garza talked about some of the latest news featured in the journal. Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala talked about the department’s first responder drones being fully operational and the report of no homicides in 2025. | 1h 02m 03s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Brownsville PUB is out with a 5-year improvement plan, what does the latest McAllen crime report say, we get an update from UTRGV, and we look at the growth of the UTRGV Business programs. | Mark Dombroski, assistant GM /COO Brownsville Public Utilities Board talks about a 5-year plan for service and tech improvements. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez talked about the annual McAllen Crime report. Dr. Guy Bailey, President of UTRGV gave us an update from the university. Dr. Giorgio Gotti and Dr. Christian Sobngwi talked about the major growth in the online business programs and advanced degrees at UTRGV. | 59m 30s | ||||||
| 1/31/26 | Could a passenger railroad corridor work in the RGV, we get an economic update from South Padre Island, we look at the labor shortage in the construction business, and how to deal with domestic violence through education. | Former Mission Mayor Armando Ocana talked about a proposed passenger rail corridor. Former SPI mayor Barry Patel gave us an economic update from South Padre Island. Johnny Vasquez with the RGV Builders Association recapped the meeting they had to discuss the labor shortage in the construction field. Judge Rudy Gonzalez talked about how we can deal with domestic violence through education. | 1h 05m 19s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | We get an economic update from Harlingen, we look at the RGV real estate market, how one organization is connecting students to career pathways, and with the growth of our population how will our water supply hold up. | Orlando Campos, CEO Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, gave us an economic update from Harlingen. Local Realtor Brian Reed gave us an update on the local real estate market. Maricela De Leon and Eloy Garza with RGV LEAD talked about connecting students to real-world career pathways. State Senator Adam Hinojosa talked about getting the water supply ready for a growing and expanding market. | 53m 21s | ||||||
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