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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 talk about Brownsville Veterans highs school football team’s run to the state semifinal, and we look at the Houston’s mayor’s race. 15.12.2023 39:45

Football Fred Alfaro discusses Brownsville Veterans high school football team's run to the state semifinal. Robert Stein Political science Professor at Rice University talks about the Houston Mayors’ race.

We get an economic update from Texas, and we look at the latest from the Texas legislator. 08.12.2023 45:01

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talks about how the Texas economy is doing. Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report gives us an update on the latest state legislative session.

We get an update from the oil price market, and we look at the rise of antisemitism. 01.12.2023 41:57

Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gives us an update on the oil patch. Dr. Aaron Pomerantz is a social psychologist and researcher in Houston, talks about the rise in antisemitism.

Zach and Davis discuss crime in Washington D.C. and how we can help Habitat for Humanity RGV. 17.11.2023 44:32

Sofia Hamilton, a journalist with Young Voices, talks about how bad crime is in Washington D.C. Trisha Watts with Habitat for Humanity talks about their current fundraiser.

Zach and Davis discuss various topics around the RGV and the state of Texas. 10.11.2023 38:28

We look at property taxes assessments and we get an update on the Texas Legislation’s special session. 03.11.2023 31:04

Hidalgo County Tax Assessor Collector Paul Villareal talks about the current property tax assessment arriving in the mail. Scott Braddock from the Quorum Report gives us a Texas Legislative update.

We look at school vouchers and we also talk about Proposition 1 on the current ballot. 27.10.2023 44:52

Texas State Rep. Terry Canales talks about Ken Paxton impeachment trial and the school voucher legislation. Local farmer Brian Jones talks about proposition 1 on the current ballot and how that affects local farmers.

We look at some of the troubles at La Joya School district, and how we can help retired school district employees in the upcoming elections. 20.10.2023 45:53

Reporter Matt Wilson talked about some of the problems the La Joya school district is facing. Retired educator Chris Ardis talked about how we can help retired school district employees in the upcoming elections.

The Texas legislator is holding a special session, and we look at the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. 13.10.2023 48:45

Scott Braddock with the Quorum report talked about the Texas special legislative session. Rabbi Asher Heck talked about the terrorist attack on Israel.

We look at the special session dealing with school choice and vouchers in the Texas. 06.10.2023 41:41

Monty Exter with the Association of Texas Professional Educators talked about the special session dealing with school choice in Texas. Julio Guarneri, incumbent president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas talks about school vouchers.

We get reaction to the Ken Paxton acquittal, and we look at the McAllen ISD tax proposal. 22.09.2023 42:31

Scott Braddock talked about the Ken Paxton acquittal. McAllen School Board member Sam Saldivar talked about the proposed taxes for McAllen residents.

What’s the latest on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, and Zack and Davis discuss the latest DACA ruling. 15.09.2023 53:16

Jim Henson with the Texas Politics Project gives us an update on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Zack and Davis discuss the latest ruling on DACA, Deferred Action for Child Arrivals.

Are we seeing another covid spike and the latest on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. 01.09.2023 45:00

Dr Ivan Melendez talked about the surge in covid numbers . Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report gave us an update on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial.

We look at Mexico-China relations and should Texas use more nuclear energy? 25.08.2023 44:34

Juan Pablo Villasmil, political analyst talks about Mexico-China relations. Energy expert, Jeff Luse talks about nuclear energy in Texas.

We look at why it’s so hot, and we feature the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-McAllen. 18.08.2023 47:39

Ethan Brown, Boston University grad in environmental analysis and policies talks about why it’s so hot. Jason Solis with the McAllen church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints talks about the new temple.

The dangers of football practice during the extreme heat, and should all politicians have term limits? 04.08.2023 45:47

Football Fred Alfaro talks about football practice during heat waves. Political strategist Raven Harrison talks about term limits for all politicians.

We get an update from the Texas Legislator and how can the hot weather affect your health. 28.07.2023 47:29

Scott Braddock gives us an update from the Texas Legislator Dr. James Castillo talks about the dangers of hot weather.

What’s the latest in EV’s and how is the local real estate market doing? 14.07.2023 45:17

Ed Hirs, Energy economist at the university of Houston talks about electric vehicles. Realtor Craig Grove talks about the real estate market.

We look at the meaning of Juneteenth and we also look at the evolving workplace. 23.06.2023 51:05

Roseann Bacha-Garza with the College of Liberal Arts at UT-RGV talks about the meaning of Juneteenth. Valeri Sokolosky , expert in leadership talks about the work place dynamics with older and younger employees.

We look at the hurricane season and there is a fungal meningitis outbreak in Cameron County. 16.06.2023 48:33

Barry Goldsmith with the National Weather Service talks about the hurricane season that is expected this year. Dr. James Castillo talks about a fungal meningitis outbreak in Cameron County.

We look at the Ken Paxton impeachment trial and what is chagas disease? 09.06.2023 48:49

State Rep. Terry Canales talks about the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Dr. Emily Probst talks about chagas disease.

Ken Paxton gets impeached, and we look at the special session in the Texas Legislator. 02.06.2023 44:05

Zack and Davis discuss Texas AG Ken Paxton getting impeached. Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report talks about the special session in the Texas legislator.

Are we still seeing a surge of illegal migrants, we get an update from local border patrol and the latest news on the Texas legislative session. 26.05.2023 43:56

Chris Cabrera talks about the latest on the illegal immigration front. Scott Braddock with The Quorum Report gives us an update on the Texas Legislative Session

What’s next in the immigration battle after Title 42 expired and we look at Fast Food Inflation. 22.05.2023 46:00

Retired ICE agent Victor Avila talks about what happens next after Title 42 expired. Mark H. Brezinski, restaurant industry expert talks about how more expensive it is to go eat at fast food restaurants,

Hidalgo county voters approved funding for drainage improvement and we look at mental health awareness. 12.05.2023 42:19

Raul Sesin General Manager at Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 talks about the funding passed by voters for drainage improvements Yovann Salinas - Mental Health Specialist talks about mental health awareness month.