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The episode discusses the future of water in the region, highlights a recent trip to Washington D.C. regarding workforce issues, and covers the sale of the Cimarron Country Club in Mission.

region’s water future, from desalination and reverse osmosis to expanding service for human consumption. Johnny Vasquez, Executive Director of the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association, talked about their recent visit to Washington D.C. where they presented the Dignity Act, a proposal focused on immigration reform and strengthening the American workforce. Rio Grande Valley Water Advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us an update on the Valley’s water outlook. Mission EDC CEO Teclo Garcia for an in‑depth conversation about one of the biggest developments in Mission — the purchase and future transformation of the Cimarron Country Club.

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