We get an update from the Pharr International Bridge, what should we know in this sexual assault awareness month, we get an update on border trade tariffs, and we get an economic update from Mission.

About this episode

The episode features updates on the Pharr International Bridge, sexual assault awareness, border trade tariffs, and economic insights from Mission.

Luis Bazan, Pharr International Bridge Director gave us an update from the bridge. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, local Attorney Lydia Elizondo talked about what everyone needs to know to keep family safe. Jorge Torres, President of Interlink Trade Services talked about how current tariffs are impacting trade and the broader market Teclo Garcia, Director of the Mission Economic Development Office, gave us a business update from Mission.

People in this episode

Guests: Luis Bazan, Lydia Elizondo, Jorge Torres, Teclo Garcia

Topics covered

• border trade
• sexual assault awareness
• economic update
• tariffs
• Pharr International Bridge

Keywords

• Pharr International Bridge
• sexual assault awareness month
• border trade tariffs
• economic update
• Interlink Trade Services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pharr International Bridge, Interlink Trade Services, Mission Economic Development Office

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