On The Border with George Altgelt

Lawyers by day, do-gooders by night. Meet the dynamic duo that are leveling up the already great work and legacy of Laredo’s best bang for your buck charity. From regional expansion to surrounding communities to integration of STEM programs for teens, have a listen to how this organization operates. Come for the hope, stay for how they might even integrate into the City of Laredo’s Recreation Cent...

Join Sergio Mora, Hammrod News, Carlos Mariano Guerra for our first 2026 episode! • Vanessa Perez' $6M Boondoggle: What's the real cost? • Webb County Judge race: Can Tano E. Tijerina take down Henry Cuellar? • Venezuela under Trump Admin: Mission accomplished? Tune in for thought-provoking Laredo politics discussions!

After 12 years of distinguished service on the bench, Judge Monica Notzon leaves the 111th District Court better than she found it and career prosecutor, adjunct professor, and public servant Joaquin Rodriguez intends to do the same. Learn about Joaquin’s stellar career as an Assistant District Attorney and his leading role as a civil litigator on behalf of the City of Laredo — and why he believes...

New Episode Alert! Just dropped: "On the Border with George Altgelt and Friends" featuring Laredo's own trailblazing Dr. Melissa Martin! We're diving deep into lifestyle medicine, root-cause health solutions, and her innovative Axis Direct primary care model right here in Laredo. From growing up on a South Texas ranch to building personalized health plans that go beyond pills-- think nutrition, sl...

After the Laredo Citycouncils fouled a $417 million dollar bond, Eliseo Valdez shared his view on how the city invested in projects that would yield economic development return on investment vs. the city's new model of maxing the credit card just because we can. Join us for insight into how a heart of service, faith, and vision can help lift everyone and not just the powers that be.

Laredo's own Karen Gaytan brings home an Emmy as a producer for 'Stories of Hope and Ingenuity' in National Geographic's Science Fair: The Series. On the Border visits with Karen regarding her purposeful steps and the exercise of true grit along the uphill road to living out her purpose on earth

Keith Franklin is a successful attorney, philanthropist, and community leader. He joins us to share his journey—from his work with the  Boys & Girls Club  and the  Laredo Area Community Foundation to his father’s artisanal craftsmanship. Join us in this engaging episode with Keith Franklin as we dive into topics of philanthropy, community service, and adventure. This episode is a mix of heartf...

In this engaging episode, Tanya Benavides shares her journey from growing up in Laredo to becoming a community organizer and political candidate. Tanya discusses the issues facing Laredo, including infrastructure, leadership, and the misallocation of taxpayer dollars. She highlights her vision for District 4 and the importance of grassroots efforts in combating political machines and big money inf...

In this comprehensive episode of “On the Border” George Altgelt and Carlos Guerra sit down with candidate for District 5, Jose Ovando, and various pressing issues faced by Laredo are meticulously unpacked. The podcast covers a range of topics including the alarming water contamination crisis, inadequate infrastructure, local political corruption, and the socio-economic impact on local businesses....

This episode of 'On the Border' features Lizzie Newsome, a dedicated candidate for the Laredo College Board of Trustees, Position 5. Lizzie shares her deep-rooted connections to Laredo and her passion for public service, stemming from her 27-year career in education. The discussion covers a wide array of topics including mental health and substance abuse support, enhancing educational programs, ca...

From E. coli in the water to council pay raises—get the uncensored truth. Join George Altgelt and Carlos Guerra in their conversation with Councilmember for District 6 Dr. Tyler King as they unravel the complexities of Laredo's challenges in one of our most exciting podcast episodes yet! 🎧🔥 #ontheborder  (00:00) Tyler King Podcast (00:47) Introduction and Icebreaker with Dr. Tyler King (02:58) C...

City Council Conversations: Balancing Business, Water, and Safety in Laredo In this episode, Laredo City Council member for District 5, Ruben Gutierrez Jr., discusses his diverse background, including his role as a small business owner and former police officer, while addressing pressing local issues. He shares insights on his involvement in the establishment of the first Suicide Prevention Commit...

In this episode of 'On the Border,' Host George Altgelt and Co-Host Carlos Guerra sit down with Jesse Perez, a candidate for Laredo's City Council District 5. Jesse shares his vision for Laredo, focusing on issues such as transportation, air quality, water resources, the need for an outer loop to decongest traffic and the controversial city council pension fund. Music by Rick Cortez (00:00) Introd...

Join hosts George Altgelt and Carlos Guerra for the inaugural episode of 'On the Border.' In this episode, they sit down with Tricia Cortes, Executive Director of the Rio Grande International Studies Center, to discuss local Laredo issues that impact the border region. Topics include the history and mission of RISC, river water monitoring, environmental ordinances, and challenges like the...