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  • We look at how a bank is advocating for local consumers, we look at the expanding opportunities across local industries, we get an economic update from the Pharr International bridge, and we look at the demand in hybrid vehicles.
    2026/10/11

    Ford Sasser, CEO of Rio Bank talked about his ongoing efforts advocating for stronger consumer protections related to digital payment apps that operate outside traditional banking regulations.

    Mario Reyna, president of RioPlex, gave us an update on the Rio Grande Valley’s economic growth, the impact of USMCA, and the expanding opportunities across local industries.

    Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan with a preview of the upcoming Gateway Forum, highlighting the bridge’s strong year of growth despite political challenges.

    Bob Vackar of the Bert Ogden Auto Group, talked about the hybrid vehicle demand continuing to rise, and how Nissan will introduce a new state‑of‑the‑art hybrid this fall that’s expected to lead the market.

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  • Hidalgo County is working to create a an emergency preparedness medical reserve corps, we look at how a local bank is helping families purchase homes, the deadline to register to vote is coming up and we get an update on South Texas College’s enrollment.
    2026/10/03

    Hidalgo County Emergency Preparedness Manager Clarissa Perez talked about the county’s push to build a Medical Reserve Corps to train and be ready for disasters or public health emergencies.

    Joe Quiroga, President Texas National Bank and Rey Garcia, President of the TNB Foundation talked about how they help hard working families purchase homes.

    Robby Haddad, a board member with the non‑partisan nonprofit AACT Now talked about voter registration and why turnout is so important for the Rio Grande Valley.

    Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, Vice President of South Texas College, gave us an update on STC’s enrollment growth and the college’s push to align its curriculum with the rapidly expanding industries across South Texas.

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    50 分
  • We talk about continuing fight against illegal drugs, how can the film industry better represent Hispanics, we look at how one organization is trying to recruit industry to our area, and how is McAllen International Airport is improving the airpor
    2026/09/26

    Sara Carter, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, talked about latest in the illegal drug war — cartel tactics, drones, Mexico’s role, China’s supply chain, and U.S. countermeasures.

    Filmmaker Brenda Patricia Garza talked about the South Texas Film Festival — the challenges, the wins, and the fight for better representation in the movie industry.

    Mario Reyna of RioPlex talked about their Mexico City trip to recruit new industries to the RGV.

    McAllen International Airport Aviation Director Jeremy Santoscoy about airport growth, rising passenger numbers, and a huge grant that will fund major upgrades and infrastructure improvements.

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    51 分
  • We talk about fighting kids’ cancer here in the RGV, we look back Teclo Garcia’s career at Mission EDC, we look at how Cameron County secured a data center, and how can AI help your business grow.
    2026/09/20

    Victoria Guerra of the Vannie Cook Children’s Cancer Center and Beto Manrique of Friends For Hope talked about the urgent need to support kids fighting cancer in the RGV.

    Retired Mission EDC CEO Teclo Garcia reflected on his career, his accomplishments, and why he’s optimistic about the future of the Rio Grande Valley.

    Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño talked about a data center officially moving forward in Cameron County.

    Bestselling author Andrew Davis talked about how AI is now a major driver of business growth.

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    48 分
  • We look at the new tariffs on Canadian products, we look at a proposed desalination plant in the RGV, it’s the 1st day of the fall semester at UTRGV, and we recap a meeting that discussed the RGV’s flooding and drainage issues.
    2026/08/30

    Jorge Torres of Interlink Trade Services talked about the new U.S. tariffs aimed at Canadian products — and Canada’s expected response.

    Mark Ellison of IDE Technologies about the proposed RGV desalination plant — location, daily capacity, new tech, timeline, and economic impact.

    Dr. Guy Bailey President of UTRGV talked about the 1st day of fall semester.

    Texas State Rep. Armando Martinez (D39) recapped the Natural Resources Committee meeting in Weslaco where they looked at Hidalgo County’s flooding and drainage issues.

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    59 分
  • We look back at the 1st season of UTRGV Vaqueros Football, Is the Texas grid ready for an influx of data centers, we look at the 1st day of school for Idea public schools, and could we see a desalination plant in the RGV.
    2026/08/27

    Chasse Conque, Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics at UTRGV, reflected on the university’s first season competing in Division I football.

    Mike Hoke of the Public Utility Commission of Texas talked about the state’s electric system and how Texas is preparing for data centers.

    Jill Dominguez, Area Superintendent for IDEA Public Schools–RGV, talked about the new school year.

    Albert Escobedo of RGV Desal talked about the push for a regional desalination plant.

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    44 分
  • : A local hospital gets national recognition, we get an update on McAllen’s water situation, the U.S. Border Patrol is hiring, and how one local pharmacy continues to service the RGV.
    2026/08/15

    Laura Disque, CEO & RN at Rio Grande Regional Hospital talked about being ranked #8 among the Top 100 Academic Hospitals and the only Texas hospital on the list.

    Marco Vega of McAllen Public Utilities gave us a full update on McAllen’s water situation — desalination, wastewater recycling, drought stage, and water levels.

    RGV Sector U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jared Ashby talked about the agency’s major hiring push — and how the Border Patrol has evolved over the last 20 years.

    Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talked about the continuing fight to serve local families in the RGV.

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  • We look at the growth of industry in Brownsville, we talk about employment across the RGV, and we speak with a local non-profit helping students and adults get career training.
    2026/08/09

    Gilbert Salinas, President & CEO of Brownsville Economic Development talked about the surge of growth across Brownsville.

    Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño talked about the industry growth in Brownsville.

    Rafael Vela, CEO of WorkForce Solutions Cameron County talked about job growth across the RGV — especially welding jobs tied to shipbuilding at the Port of Brownsville.

    Felida Villarreal, CPA, President & CEO of VIDA, about their continued work helping Valley students & adults get career training and job placement support.

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    48 分