We talk to a local company involved in many construction projects in the area, is the new world screwworm getting closer to the RGV, we get an economic update from Mission, and we look at unemployment numbers in the area.

About this episode

The episode discusses local construction projects, the threat of the new world screwworm, economic updates from Mission, and unemployment statistics in the area.

David Martinez and Issac Garza with CAPA (Concrete Asphalt Pipe Aggregates) talked about the many constructions projects they have been involved with. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the new world screw worm getting closer to the RGV. Teclo Garcia, Director of the Mission Economic Development Office, gave us a business update from Mission. Mike Willis with the South Texas Manufactures Association gave us the latest unemployment numbers.

People in this episode

Guests: David Martinez, Issac Garza, Sid Miller, Teclo Garcia, Mike Willis

Topics covered

• construction projects
• economic update
• unemployment numbers
• agriculture
• local news

Keywords

• construction
• screwworm
• economic update
• unemployment
• RGV

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CAPA, Texas Ag Commissioner, Mission Economic Development Office, South Texas Manufactures Association

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