We get a look at a proposed desalination plant, we get an update on trade tariff refunds, we look at a growing concern of THC vaping cartridges in Hidalgo County, and we look at interesting local voting data.

We get a look at a proposed desalination plant, we get an update on trade tariff refunds, we look at a growing concern of THC vaping cartridges in Hidalgo County, and we look at interesting local voting data.

May 3, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 167

About this episode

The episode discusses a proposed desalination plant, updates on trade tariff refunds, concerns about THC vaping cartridges, and local voting data.

Mark M. Ellison, Director of Business Development for Texas IDE Water assets, talked about the proposed water desalination project in the RGV, Jorge Torres, President and CEO of Interlink Trade Services talked about the refunds on tariffs from the Trump administration. Raul Gonzalez with the Hidalgo County Sheriffs’ office talked about the on going crack down illegal THC vaping cartridges. Drew Lents talked about a website that shows who’s voted in local elections. Politquera.com

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