The Valley's Morning News Rewind

Dante Galeazzi, President with the Texas International Produce Association talked about Produce Week in the RGV.   UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talked about the new cancer center and some Vaquero football.    Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez shares insights on the region’s biggest priorities and what’s next for the RGV’s growth   McAllen Mayor Villalobos talks about McAllen taking bids to rep...

State Rep. Terry Canales gives us a post legislative session update.   McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talks about luring more Mexican Tourists.   Faisal Khalifa , Brownsville/SPI Airport Assistant Director talked about why the airport is experiencing a flood of private jet visits plus how will an $18 million federal grant be used?   Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza talked about Hidalgo County unveilin...

Industrialist Joaquin Spamer, Gilbert Salinas, Executive director of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, and Brownsville Mayor John Cowen talked about a new industrial park in Brownsville that will host a massive public safety complex and serve as a magnet for industry.   Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the New World screwworm how it might affect the Texas Cattle industry...

Darien Rangel new Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Director talked about partnering with OnMed to provide free primary care services to residents.    Dr. Salvador Contreras with the UTRGV School of Business talked abou t the study of economics from the UTRGV perspective.   Teclo Garcia, CEO of Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission.   Muralist Alex...

McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talked about the city revoking permits for some downtown bars. Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock talked about the economy and job opportunities in Texas and the RGV.   Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, VP at South Texas College talked about the many programs available at STC.   Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino gave us an update form Cameron County. 

Walker Smith, Executive Director at the Port of Harlingen Authority gave us an update on the Port of Harlingen.   Local realtor Brian Reed gave us a local realty update.   Matt Wolthoff President, Driscoll Children's Hospital gave us an update from the hospital.   Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us an update on the Mexican water debt and how the reservoir levels look. 

Dr Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg schools talked the first of day of school and the new rules from Texas.    Gilbert Salinas CEO Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gave us a Brownsville economic update.   Industrialist Joaquin Spamer from RioPlex talked about the effort to attract more companies to the RGV.   Steven Valdez, Executive Director of the Weslaco Economic Development...

Pam Voss, Executive Director, C.A.M.P. University talked about how they help high school graduates with intellectual delays. CAMP stands for Can Achieve Maximum Potential.   Engineer Jose Delgado talked about uniting efforts to capture construction projects for local businesses.   Teclo Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation talked about the Border Transportation Master Plan a...

With Texas Works, Campus Director Edgar Martinez and State wide superintendent Elizabeth Camarena, talked about how RGV adults 18-50 can train for a new career, tuition free.     Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about Edinburg construction and industrial park activity plus the positive impact from division one football soon to start at UTRGV.   Cori Pena President and CEO of the Brownsville Commu...

Ernie Aliseda, newly appointed COO at the Higher Education Center at McAllen talks about the many opportunities offered to local students.    Jill Dominguez, Superintendent at IDEA public schools talked about getting ready for the start of the new school year.   Gilbert Salinas, Ex. Director and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talked new industry arriving in Brownsville.    R...

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us a status report on Mexico water payment and an update US water levels at the reservoir.   Donna Mayor David Moreno, April Castaneda Economic Development Director and Donna City Manager Jorge Pena with economic update from Donna    Dante Galeazzi, President of the Texas International Produce Association talked about new tariffs on tomatoes.   Edinburg Pol...

Eladio Jaimez, with the provost office and Cledia Hernandez – Vice Chancellor at Texas State Technical College talked about how TSTC is feeding Space X and the Port of Brownsville with skilled workers.   Rio Bank CEO Ford Sasser talked about Rio Bank expanding to other markets in Texas.    Orlando Campos Director Harlingen Economic Development talked about the multi billion dollars projects on the...

Seby Haddad with Lone Star National Bank gave us the latest economic numbers form the RGV economy. UTRGV Athletic Director Chasse Conque talks about the successful growth of UTRGV athletics. Belen Guerrero, COO Mission Economic Development Corporation talked about the Rube Red Ventures competition.  Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talks about the continued effort to end poverty in Hidalgo Coun...

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez talked about the increased vigilance by all law enforcement after the US bombing of Iran and reflects on record low crime rates in McAllen’s newest crime report. Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talked about how the Texas legislature did in helping you save money on prescriptions. UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talked about nanotechnology is taking center stage...

Brian Godinez and Carol Warkoczewski talk about the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects, aimed to support industry leaders with bringing solutions to improve the planning, design, delivery, and operations of capital projects.   Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, VP South Texas College, talked about graduation numbers, highlighted new programs, and discussed the Valley Promise program.   Pam Voss talke...

Alberto Pillot with FEMA talked about how they are helping local residents who were impacted by a recent flooding event. Johnny Vasquez with the Rio Grande Valley Builder’s Association talked about construction numbers and the impact of immigration raids on labor.  Ralph Garcia-COO of McAllen EDC and Jorge Sanchez-COO McAllen Chamber of Commerce talked about tourism events and workforce programs h...

Cameron County Emergency Manager Tom Hushen talked about being prepared for the 2025 hurricane season. Teclo Garcia, CEO-Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission.  Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the screwworm affecting cattle imports and other ag news affecting Texas.  Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzales gave us an economic update from Har...

Ralph Garcia and Susie Flores with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation talk about the Economic Pulse Magazine. McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria talked about a new fire station at Tres Lagos and how our fire department ratings could help you save money on home insurance. Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham talks about her week-long tour of the RGV, covering veteran issues, disaster r...

William Dietrich, Port Director and CEO of the Port of Brownsville, gives us an update on the Port of Brownsville. Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez joins the show to discuss Space X expansion and the impact on transportation and housing. Mario Reyna from RioPlex Economic Development with an update on how car manufacturing in central Texas should create more jobs in the RGV. Gilbert Salinas w...

Dr. Javier La Fontaine, Dean at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine, gives us an update on the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Constatine M. Tarawneh, Ph. D. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs. UT-RGV & Georgia Tech join forces for AI research breakthroughs. UTRGV Dr Can (John) Saygin, VP of research and Dean of the Graduate College des...

Darcia Cuellar, Superintendent for the PossAble Dream high school talks about how they help adults further or finish their education.  Bob Vacker from the Bert Ogden Auto group talked about how tariffs are affecting the auto industry and introduction of a new EV brand from Vietnam. Elizabeth Suarez, Director of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation gives us an econom...

Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer talked about the next step to lure industry and manufacturing to the RGV. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about Cameron County needing a special event center. Mark McCaleb, President of the Mid Valley ESD talked about needing more funding for Emergency Service Districts. Tx Dot engineer Pete Alvarez gave us an update on SH 68 and other TX DOT projects.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz talks about Mexico finally agreeing to pay their water debt. Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the reality of seeing any water owed to the U.S. from Mexico. UT-RGV chess team coach Bartek Macieja talks about winning another national championship in chess.  Mission Economic Development CEO Teclo Garcia gave us an economic update from Mission. 

Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talk about their effort to lure industry to the RGV. Marv Estelry aviation director at Valley International Airport talked about how they are recovering after the recent flooding rain.   

Jovanna Rangel with Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation recaps the local conversation on tariffs and how to retain and lure new jobs headed to RGV. Economist Tim Snyder from Matador Economics talks about the Trump Tariffs and the effect on consumers.   Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about flood damage reports plus a ballot measure to create a special events center for Brownsville...