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The 956 Drive Home Rewind

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The 956 Drive Home – Zach Cantu talks about what’s happening in the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas.

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We get an update on news from Mexico, Hidalgo County has seen cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, we get an update from Palm Valley Animal Society, and how should social studies be taught in Texas schools. 19.09.2025 42:09

Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update on news coming from Mexico. Hidalgo County Health authority Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the county seeing several cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. Jarod Munoz with Palm Valley Animal Society gave us an update on the animal shelter. L.J. Francis, board member on the State Board of Education talked about a recent vote on how soc...

We get an oil industry update, we get a Texas legislative update, what does it take to be a truck driver in 2025, and McAllen revokes permits for some downtown bars. 12.09.2025 45:26

Economist Tim Snyder with Matador Economics, gave us an update on oil prices. Brad Johnson with the Texan.news gives us a legislative special session update. Mike Kucharski with JKC Trucking talked about being a truck driver in 2025. McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talked about the city revoking permits for some downtown bars.

We get a legislative update, how is the local real estate market doing and what changes could be coming to the downtown McAllen entertainment district. 06.09.2025 44:29

Brad Johnson with the Texan.news gives us a legislative special session update. Harvey Krongberg with the Quorum Report also gives us a legislative update. Local realtor Craig Grove gives us a local realty update. McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil talked about possible changes coming to the downtown McAllen entertainment district.

State democrat representatives leave the state to avoid quorum during the special session, we get an energy update, state democrats return for the 2nd special session, how has ICE immigration raids affected the local labor market. 26.08.2025 43:41

Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about democrat representatives leaving the state to avoid quorum at the special session. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gives us an energy update. Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about democrat representatives returning to the state for a 2nd special session. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talked about the current budget and how is ICE rou...

School is back in session, motorist should take caution around schools, we look at the budget for McAllen, McAllen International Airport is looking to expand, and how important is sleep for kids going back to school. 15.08.2025 43:26

Edinburg police chief Jaime Ayala talked about the back-to-school road safety. McAllen mayor Javier Villalobos talked about creating a balance budget for McAllen. Jeremy Santoscoy, Director of Aviation with McAllen International Airport talked about expanding the airport. Healthy living expert Paul Folford talked about the importance of sleep for kids heading back to school.

: A recent Texas Polls shows the how Texas residents feel about THC, rightwing Texas lawmakers are trying to California your Texas, is paying college athletes getting out of hand, and we get an update on news happening in Mexico. 05.08.2025 41:12

Dr. Jim Henson with the Texas Politic Project talks about a recent survey done to see how Texans feel about THC. Christopher Hooks with Texas Monthly talked about how dome right wing lawmakers are trying to California your Texas. Football Fred Alfaro talked about how paying college athletes is getting out of control. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest news from Mexico.

We get an update on news happening in Mexico, how will tariffs on tomatoes affect the RGV, we get an update on the upcoming legislative special session, and how will the proposed Medicaid spending cuts affect the RGV. 18.07.2025 52:25

Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest news from Mexico. Dante Galeazzi, President of the Texas International Produce Association talked about new tariffs on tomatoes. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report talked about the upcoming Texas legislative special session. Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the proposed cuts to Medicaid spending in the latest budget bill.

: What does a new Texas poll show about how Texans feel, we get an update on news happening in Mexico, we take a look at the upcoming special session, and how is Hidalgo County helping with the flooding in Central Texas. 11.07.2025 48:34

Dr. Jim Henson at the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin talked about a recent poll conducted in Texas. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest news from Mexico. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report talked about the upcoming Texas legislative special session. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talks about how the county is helping flooding relief efforts in central Texas.

We talk with Robert Edsel about his new book, how does the European Union affect our tech, what’s the latest travel advisory for Mexico, and we get an update on oil prices. 03.07.2025 43:36

Robert Edsel talks about his new book “Remember Us”. Tech expert Kyle Moran talked about how the EU (European Union) is involved in our tech. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest Mexico travel advisory Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gives us an update on oil prices.

We talk about the ebb and flow of the current US economy, how might FEMA cuts affect a local community, how are the current US Mexico relations, and Texas decides to stop funding the state border wall program. 28.06.2025 41:05

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talks about the ebb and flows of the current economy. Berenice Garcia with the Texas Tribune talks about how FEMA cuts might affect a local community. Dr. Tony Payan talks about the latest in U.S Mexico Relations. Zach Despart with the Texas Tribune talks about Texas not funding the state border wall program.

We talk with the owner of one of the top BBQ places in Texas, how is AI affecting the workplace, the SBA is in town to help small businesses, and we look at the latest news coming out of Mexico. 21.06.2025 45:34

George Watts from GW’s BBQ talks about being named one of the top BBQ restaurants in Texas. Workplace expert Heather Lisle talked about how AI is changing the workplace. Gabe Perales PIO, Small Business Association talked about how they are helping small businesses after flooding rains in March. Brandon Darby with Breitbart Texas gave us the latest news coming out of Mexico.

: How are Tik Tok mental health videos affecting Gen Z, we look at the growth of the city of Edinburg, FEMA is in town helping residents affected by a recent flooding rain storm , and we get a recap on the just finished legislative session. 14.06.2025 42:36

Scott Baradell an expert in trust at Idea growth talks about mental health Tik Toks and how it’s affecting Gen Z. Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about how Edinburg is growing. Alberto Pillot with FEMA talked about the funds available to residents affected by heavy rains and flooding from a recent storm. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Reports gives us a legislative recap.

What rights do kids have concerning social media, we get a Texas legislative recap, we’ll look at the gas and oil prices heading into the summer driving season, and Palm Valley Animal Society will be moving to a new location. 07.06.2025 43:21

Legal expert Jermy Rosenthal talked about what rights kids have concerning social media bans. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report gives a recap of the Texas legislative session. Ray Trevino from Pecos Country energy talked about the price of oil and gas as we head into the summer driving season. Jarod Munoz with Palm Valley Animal Society talked about the move to a new location.

How does illegal immigration affect the trucking industry, we get the latest headlines on the news coming out of Mexico, should the government be concerned with our health, Should the U.S. president be allowed to use an auto pen to sign documents. 31.05.2025 45:52

Mike Kucharski, owner of JKC Trucking talks about how illegal immigration affects the trucking industry. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update on news from Mexico. Healthcare policy analyst Sofia Hamilton talked about the Make America Healthy Again movement Jerry Joyner, Host of Weed and Whiskey Tv talks about the future of medical marijuana and hemp in Texas. Professor C...

Why are prescription drug prices so high, what is a screw worm and how might it affect the Texas cattle industry, should the STARR exam be eliminated, and what’s the future of hemp and medical marijuana in Texas. 24.05.2025 48:40

Dr. Bill Hennesy an expert in health care cost talks about why prescription drug prices are so high. Tracy Tomascik with the Texas Farm Bureau talked about the screw worm and how it might affect the Texas cattle industry. Monty Exter with the ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) talked about the STARR exam being eliminated. Jerry Joyner, Host of Weed and Whiskey TV talks about...

: We get a gas and oil update from Texas, why would CNN interview a Mexican cartel leader, could cloud seeding help with the water shortage, and we get a Texas legislative update 17.05.2025 41:47

Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an update on gas and oil in Texas. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talked about the recent interview CNN did with a Mexican cartel leader. Isaiah Menning. External Affairs Director at American Conservation Coalition talks about how cloud seeding works and could help the water shortage issue. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report gave us a leg...

We get the latest news coming out of Mexico, Mexico agrees to pay some of their water debt, we get a Texas legislative update, and can you reverse cognitive decline by changing your diet? 09.05.2025 44:34

Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update of the headlines from Mexico. Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about Mexico agreeing to pay some of their water debt. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum report gave us a Texas legislative update. Dr. Patrick Porter talked about how diet affects your brain health.

How can we raise kids reading proficiency higher, what will Pope Francis’s legacy be, we get an update on U.S. oil production and does Camron County need a special event center. 26.04.2025 41:48

Susan Valverde from Sylvan Learning Center talks about kids low reading proficiency. Professor of religious studies Mathew Schmalz talks about the legacy of Pope Francis. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an oil production update. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about the need for a Cameron County special events center.

The Trump administration has pit harsher tariffs on Chaina how will that affect the supply of products in the U.S., we get an update on U.S. oil production, we get a Texas legislative update and why are some Europeans healthier than Americans. 17.04.2025 45:27

Tim Snyder from Matador Economics talks about the Trump administration harsher tariffs on China. Oil and Gas expert Ray Trevino talked about oil production number in the U.S. Scott Braddock from the Quorum Report gave a legislative update. Dr. Bill Hensey talks about the European diet vs. the American diet.

We get a Texas legislative update, how are the tariffs affecting the economy and home builders, and we talk about distracted driving awareness month. 12.04.2025 46:41

Scott Braddock from the Quorum Report gave a legislative update. Eason Maycus from Maycus Custom Homes talks about how the Trump administration tariffs are affecting the home builder prices. Tim Snyder from Matador Economics talks about how the Trump administration tariffs are affecting the stock market. Rey Pedraza with Tx DOT talked about distracted driving awareness month.

How are the Trump administration tariffs affecting the stock market, We get a legislative update from the Texas legislator, how is Gen Z handling the work place environment, and we look at the public’s mistrust of the media. 28.03.2025 41:56

Tim Snyder from Matador Economics talks about how the Trump administration tariffs are affecting the stock market. Scott Braddock from the Quorum Report gave a legislative update. Workplace expert Julian Sado talked about Gen Z and how they handle the workplace environment. An expert on branding and trust Scott Baradell talked about the mistrust of the media.

We get the latest news coming from Mexico, why is the Texas AG going after the city of Dallas, how is AI affecting the energy grid, and we look at the public’s mistrust of the media. 21.03.2025 41:51

Poncho Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gives us the latest headlines from Mexico. Political strategist and the Founder & CEO of Freedom's Fund USA, Ashley Smith Thomas talked about Texas going after the city of Dallas because of its sanctuary policies. Sonya Murphy with Real Clear Energy talked about how AI taking a toll on energy grid. An expert on branding and trust Scott Baradell talked abou...

How is Gen Z handling being back in an office setting, is time to get rid of the penny, why did the city of Mission take over the Cimarron country club, we get state legislative update, and will the latest tariffs on Canada and Mexico affect consumers in 07.03.2025 47:59

Workplace expert Paul Peters talks about how Gen Z is handling working in an office environment. Dina Arevalo with the Monitor talked about the city of Mission purchasing the Cimarron country club. Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report gave us a legislative update. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics talked about the recent 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

What are digital assets and what does the Trump administration want to do with them, is time to get rid of the penny, we get an update from the Port of Brownsville, and we get the latest news from Mexico and the Texas- Mexico border. 28.02.2025 41:18

Niklas Kleinworth, policy director at Idaho Freedom Foundation talked about Digital Assets. CPA Bill Dendy talked about the cost of producing a penny and is time to get rid of the penny. William Dietrich, director of the Port of Brownsville gave us an update from the Port. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us the latest news coming out of Mexico and the Texas-Mexico border.

Are tariffs against Mexico working to combat illegal immigration, are we seeing more flu cases in the RGV, we get a Texas legislative update, and we get a status update on oil and gas drilling. 22.02.2025 50:40

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talks about the tariffs on Mexico and if they’re working to combat illegal immigration. Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the recent spike in flu cases Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report gave us a legislative update. Gas and oil expert RT Trevino gave us an update on drilling at oil fields.