City of Rio Grande City Podcast

Join Ene and Kelsey on this episode of Cover to Cover of grateful reads and thankful thought. Enjoy!

Join us for a special presentation of Our Hometown Heroes: An Oral History Series (Part One) as we celebrate and honor our veterans not just for their service, but for their ongoing contributions, experience, skills, and leadership to our community. To all our veterans, we say thank you. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication. We are forever indebted to you.

Fall into reading with Ene and Kelsey at the Rio Grande City Public Library!

Join Melinda and Becky as they chat with Dalinda Guillen, Executive Director of the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation, and learn more about the role of an economic developer and all aspects of what happens behind the scenes at the Rio Grande City EDC.

Haunted Campgrounds and Huge Horses

In this episode, Becky and Melinda sit down with Hector Barrera, Rio Grande City Public Works Director to gain insights into the role of public works in the development and maintenance of the City's infrastructure, the various responsibilities the department manages, as well as, information on Rio Grande City's City Wide Clean Up Program.

Join Becky and Melinda as they celebrate the first 10 episodes of the City of Rio Grande City - a podcast and give a recap of Season One.

This week’s episode is “Banned Books”! Join us to learn which are considered to be the most banned or challenged books in America and enjoy some playful commentary with your hosts. The first book we spoke of was “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson The second book was “Out of Darkness” by Ashley Hope Perez The third was “Looking for Alaska” by John Green And the last book was “A Court of Mi...

Join Melinda and Becky as they talk to Gabby & David from the San Antonio Eye Bank about the work they do, the impact donor heroes have throughout our community for donating corneas, and celebrating restored vision for cornea transplant recipients.

On this episode we chat with Jessica Cantú from El Faro Health & Therapeutics about the upcoming 2nd Annual Starr County Alzheimer's Awareness Walk, resources available for patients and caregivers and the work done at the clinic to research and mitigate the impacts of Alzheimer's for families in Starr County.

Becky and Melinda chat with Alexis Gallegos, District Director and Robert Bazan, Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar to discuss constituent services ranging from veteran benefits, Social Security and Medicare, immigration and naturalization and much more.

Join us as we discuss two events coming up this weekend as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with the opening reception of the LUPE Exhibit commemorating the impact and legacy of the United Farm Workers Movement on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Kelsey Bass Museum and El Grito en el Kiosko Y Noche de Mercado Event on Saturday Septmember 16, 2023 from 6 pm to 10 pm in the he...

Becky and Melinda are back with an ALL NEW episode of Lunch Break! Today, they spoke with Fire Chief Manuel Muñiz of the Rio Grande City Fire Department and learned about the ins and outs of the RGC Fire Department and what it takes to become a firefighter and safety tips for the home. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

In today's episode, we talk with Ruben Islas, Rio Grande City International Business Ambassador about establishing connections with the people and businesses south of the border in efforts to drive trade and commerce into Rio Grande City, as well as his love of the sport of boxing and promotion.

Today, we chat with our Kelsey Bass Museum Exhibit Technician, Cathy Rubio about the museum's exhibits, Marlon Brando's visit to Rio Grande City and the upcoming Miss Freedom Fest Pageant. Listen now!

On this episode, we sit with Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce President, Felix Flores for an in-depth discussion about his passion for work and family as well as what it takes to keep the Chamber of Commerce going strong, Felix has a truly inspiring story. This episode is not to be missed!

In this episode, we sit down with Norma Fultz, the Director of Rio Grande City Public Library, where we delve into the library's history, the diverse programs and services provided by the committed staff, and explore some of our favorite books. Regardless of whether you have a passion for reading or are simply curious about the RGC Public Library, this informative discussion is not to be missed.

Join us as we kick off our first episode with our very own Mayor Joel Villarreal. We'll touch upon topics such as public service, city developments, and what's in store for Rio Grande City.

Join us every week as we explore the stories, people, and places that make Rio Grande City so special. From news and updates; interviews with City officials and administrators; ongoing initiatives;everyday services and projects our city staff work on in service to our community, we’ll bring you theinside scoop on everything nuestro Rio Grande has to offer.