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Top stories, interviews and segments from the week on 710 KURV.The Valley’s Morning News Podcast- Sergio Sanchez and Tim Sullivan talk with community leaders and other special guests about issues that affect your daily life.
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- We talk about the recently passed McAllen School District bond, we look at a proposed desalination plant, we look at the rapid construction and economic growth in the RGV, and we get an update from UTRGV.
McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. Rene Gutierrez explains the new school bond. Mark M. Ellison discusses a proposed RGV desalination plant, and Jeremy Smith details RGV's construction boom. UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey highlights graduate s…
- We get a look at a proposed desalination plant, we get an update on trade tariff refunds, we look at a growing concern of THC vaping cartridges in Hidalgo County, and we look at interesting local voting data.
This episode of The Valley's Morning News Rewind covers a proposed desalination project with Mark M. Ellison, trade tariff refunds with Jorge Torres, a crackdown on illegal THC vaping cartridges with Raul Gonzalez, and local voting data an…
- We get a look at the Museum of South Texas History, we get an economic update from the Pharr international bridge, we look at economic growth in Weslaco, and we look at how UTRGV is applying AI in an academic setting.
The Valley's Morning News Rewind covers the Museum of South Texas History with CEO Dr. Francisco Gujardo, economic updates from Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan and Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez, and UTRGV's academic AI guide…
- We talk to a local company involved in many construction projects in the area, is the new world screwworm getting closer to the RGV, we get an economic update from Mission, and we look at unemployment numbers in the area.
David Martinez and Issac Garza from CAPA discussed local construction projects. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller addressed concerns about the screwworm. Teclo Garcia provided an economic update for Mission, and Mike Willis shared unemploym…
- We get an update from the Pharr International Bridge, what should we know in this sexual assault awareness month, we get an update on border trade tariffs, and we get an economic update from Mission.
This episode features updates from the Pharr International Bridge Director, discusses Sexual Assault Awareness Month with local attorney Lydia Elizondo, covers the impact of trade tariffs from Jorge Torres, and includes an economic update…
- We get an economic update from Edinburg and Harlingen, and we look at the historic news of an oil refinery at the Port of Brownsville.
Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation CEO Orlando Campos deliver economic updates. Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich and Chairman Esteban Guerra discuss the establishment of an oil refinery at…
- : We get a year-end re-cap from Texas A&M University higher education center in McAllen, we get an update from the Port of Brownsville, how has the conflict with Iran affected oil prices, and we look at a new study to help lure industry.
Texas A&M University McAllen's COO Ernie Aliseda provided a year-end recap. Economist Tim Snyder discussed oil price impacts on gas. Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich gave an update, and COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez highlighted a s…
- What does the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs mean for the local economy? We get an economic update from Mission and McAllen, and McAllen International Airport is expanding.
Jorge A. Torres discusses the Supreme Court's tariff ruling and its local economic effects. Teclo Garcia provides an economic update for Mission, while Isaac Tawil covers McAllen's sales tax and upcoming projects. Jeremy Santoscoy details…
- We get an update from South Texas College, early voting begins for the primary elections, we get an economic update from Brownsville and how do we fix the construction worker shortage.
This episode features updates from South Texas College by Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, election details from Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, an economic overview of Brownsville by Mayor John Cowan, and a conversation with local business owner Jerem…
- How does local regional collaboration create economic momentum, we look at a new plan to fight the New World Screwworm, what are the latest articles in the RGV Business Journal and Edinburg PD report no homicides in 2025.
Paco Sanchez discusses regional economic collaboration, Mike Risica explains a plan to combat the New World Screwworm, Ramiro Garza shares RGV Business Journal highlights, and Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala provides an update on the dep…
- Brownsville PUB is out with a 5-year improvement plan, what does the latest McAllen crime report say, we get an update from UTRGV, and we look at the growth of the UTRGV Business programs.
Mark Dombroski discusses Brownsville PUB's 5-year improvement plan. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez reviews the annual crime report. UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey provides a university update, and Drs. Giorgio Gotti and Christian So…
- Could a passenger railroad corridor work in the RGV, we get an economic update from South Padre Island, we look at the labor shortage in the construction business, and how to deal with domestic violence through education.
This episode discusses a proposed passenger rail corridor with former Mission Mayor Armando Ocana, an economic update from South Padre Island with former Mayor Barry Patel, the construction labor shortage with Johnny Vasquez, and domestic…
- We get an economic update from Harlingen, we look at the RGV real estate market, how one organization is connecting students to career pathways, and with the growth of our population how will our water supply hold up.
Orlando Campos provided an economic update for Harlingen. Brian Reed discussed the RGV real estate market. Maricela De Leon and Eloy Garza of RGV LEAD covered student career connections, and Sen. Adam Hinojosa addressed water supply for th…
- New adult career training available in Edinburg, The McAllen Chamber of Commerce celebrates it’s 100 Year Anniversary, how much water does a proposed data center need, and will we see more job opportunities in the near future.
This episode covers new adult career and technology training programs in Edinburg, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce's centennial celebration, water consumption concerns for a proposed data center, and potential future job growth.
- We look at the strength of South Texas manufacturing, how bad will the flu season be, how has the water shortage affected local produce, and we look at the massive oil reserves in Venezuela.
This episode discusses the strength of South Texas manufacturing and workforce development, the importance of flu vaccines, the impact of rainfall on local agriculture, and the significance of Venezuela's oil reserves.
- Local pharmacies trying to correct a major mistake from a pharmacy benefits manager, we at the local commercial and residential real estate inventory, we take a closer look at the job training and up-skill opportunities in the RGV.
This episode of The Valley's Morning News Rewind features discussions on pharmacy benefit manager errors, the local real estate market, and job training opportunities in the RGV. Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock also discusses claiming uncl…
- How did custom brokers do this year and what to look for in 2026, we look at Harlingen’s vision for growth, what are some of the things Texas is working on for 2026 and Rio Plex Industry reviews 2025 successes and goals for 2026.
This episode features discussions with customs broker Jorge Torres on 2025 takeaways and 2026 outlooks. Orlando Campos of Harlingen EDC outlines the city's growth plans. Governor Greg Abbott details Texas's initiatives for 2026, and Astrid…
- We get an economic update from Brownsville, we look at dementia research happening here in the RGV, what’s next for the McAllen “entertainment” district, and we get a year-end recap from Rio Plex.
This episode of The Valley's Morning News Rewind features an economic update from Brownsville's Gilbert Salinas, insights into dementia research from Dr. Gladys Maestre, a discussion on McAllen's 17th Street Entertainment District with May…
- We get an economic update from South Padre Island and Alamo, how goes the effort to recruit industry to the RGV and what can be done to address the water shortage to recruit business and manufacturing.
Mayors Patrick McNulty (South Padre Island) and J.R. Garza (Alamo) provided economic updates. Joaquin Spamer discussed industry recruitment, and Mark Dombroski addressed water issues impacting business growth in the RGV.
- The US Supreme Court reviews President Trump’s use of tariffs, its vaccine season what shots should you get, Tx Dot reveals the two proposed sites for a 2nd causeway to the SPI, and we get an update on illegal immigration along our border.
This episode covers the US Supreme Court review of President Trump's tariff policies, seasonal vaccine recommendations, proposed sites for a second causeway to South Padre Island, and a border security update. Guests include customs expert…
- We get the latest on the Mexican water treaty, where are gas prices heading, where would a 2nd causeway to SPI be located, and how is the local citrus industry doing.
This episode features discussions on the US-Mexico water treaty with Sonny Hinojosa, gas price forecasts with Tim Snyder, potential locations for a second SPI causeway with Pete Alvarez, and the citrus industry
- We celebrate the produce week in the RGV, UTRGV debuts a new cancer center, what are some of the biggest priorities in the region, and McAllen is redeveloping and old reservoir.
The episode covers Produce Week in the RGV with Dante Galeazzi, UTRGV's new cancer center with Dr. Guy Bailey, regional priorities with Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, and McAllen's plans to redevelop an old reservoir with Mayor Villa…
- We get a post legislative session update, McAllen eyes more Mexican Tourists, we get an update from the Brownsville/SPI update and Hidalgo County unveils their vision.
State Rep. Terry Canales provides a post-legislative session update. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos discusses attracting Mexican tourists. Brownsville/SPI Airport Assistant Director Faisal Khalifa explains the rise in private jet activity…
- New industrial park in Brownsville will host a massive public safety complex and will serve as a magnet for industry and we’ll talk about the New World screwworm found in cattle near the U.S. border.
The episode covers the development of a new industrial park in Brownsville, highlighting its public safety complex and potential to attract businesses. It also addresses the discovery of the New World screwworm near the U.S. border and its…
- Hidalgo County Health providing a new service to residents, we look at the RGV economy through the eyes of UTRGV, we get an economic update from Mission, and we talk to the muralist who painted the Charlie Kirk mural in Edinburg.
Hidalgo County Health Director Darien Rangel announced new free primary care services through a partnership with OnMed. Dr. Salvador Contreras from UTRGV shared economic insights, Teclo Garcia provided an economic update for Mission, and m…
- City of McAllen Revokes Permits for some downtown bars, we look at the economy and job opportunities in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, we get an update from South Texas College and get an economic update from Cameron County.
The episode covers the City of McAllen revoking permits for downtown bars, an economic and jobs update for Texas and the Rio Grande Valley from the Texas Comptroller, program information from South Texas College, and an update from Cameron…
- We get an update from the Port of Harlingen, how is the local real estate market doing, we get an update from Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV and get an update on the Mexican water debt plus reservoir levels.
This episode features updates from Walker Smith (Port of Harlingen Authority), Brian Reed (local realtor), Matt Wolthoff (Driscoll Children's Hospital RGV), and Sonny Hinojosa (local water advocate) on the Port of Harlingen, real estate, t…
- Many school districts return to school with new rules in effect, we get a Brownsville and Weslaco economic update, and an industry recruitment update from RioPlex.
The Valley's Morning News Rewind covers the first day of school with new Texas rules discussed by Edinburg CISD Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas. Economic updates from Brownsville and Weslaco are provided by Gilbert Salinas and Steven Vald…
- CAMP University helping high school graduates with intellectual delays, efforts to capture construction projects for local businesses, what does the border transportation master plan look like, and the Hidalgo County Jail needs more space
This episode features discussions on CAMP University's programs for graduates with intellectual delays, initiatives to attract construction projects for local businesses, details on the Border Transportation Master Plan, and the overcrowdi…
- Texas Works announces a new RGV campus, we get an update the Edinburg construction and industrial park activity, a new strategic plan for Brownsville and Alton police is asking for your help to fight crime.
This episode of The Valley's Morning News Rewind features discussions on a new Texas Works campus, industrial development in Edinburg, Brownsville's strategic growth plan, and a crime-fighting initiative from the Alton police.
- New opportunities for RGV Students at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen, Idea Public Schools ramping up for another school year, Update on new industry arriving at Brownsville, and prioritizing regional road construction projects
Ernie Aliseda, Jill Dominguez, Gilbert Salinas, and Robert Lozano discuss educational opportunities, school preparations, new industries in Brownsville, and regional road construction projects.
- Has Mexico been paying their water debt, we get an economic update from Donna, how will tariffs on tomatoes affect the RGV, and Edinburg has a new police academy.
This episode discusses Mexico's water debt status and US reservoir levels with local advocate Sonny Hinojosa. It also covers economic updates from Donna, the effects of tomato tariffs with the Texas International Produce Association, and E…
- How is TSTC helping Space X and the Port of Brownsville with skilled workers, what other markets is Rio Bank expanding to, we get an economic update form Harlingen, and economic update from Weslaco.
Eladio Jaimez and Cledia Hernandez discuss TSTC's role in providing skilled workers for SpaceX and the Port of Brownsville. Rio Bank CEO Ford Sasser details the bank's expansion into new Texas markets. Harlingen and Weslaco economic develo…
- : How the latest sales transactions trending in the RGV, what's led to the successful growth of UTRGV athletics, Mission Economic Update-Ruby Red Ventures competition, and how to help fight poverty in the RGV.
This episode covers the RGV economy with Seby Haddad, UTRGV athletics' growth with Chasse Conque, the Rube Red Ventures competition with Belen Guerrero, and anti-poverty efforts in Hidalgo County with Judge Richard Cortez.
- How did McAllen do in the latest crime report, did the Texas legislature help lower the cost of prescriptions, how is UTRGV using nanotechnology to fight cancer, and South Texas College is focused in rapidly training local college students.
McAllen's Police Chief reviewed recent crime statistics, while Danny Vela discussed prescription cost legislation. UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey shared insights on using nanotechnology to combat cancer. Additionally, Dr. Carlos Margo deta…
- How to bring industry leaders together to improve capital projects, we get an update from South Texas College, an organization helping adults with disabilities and special needs, and we catch up with Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp as he steps down.
This episode of The Valley's Morning News Rewind covers improving capital projects with Brian Godinez and Carol Warkoczewski, South Texas College updates from Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, and information on C.A.M.P University from Pam Voss. It al…
- FEMA teams are here providing aid to residents affected by severe flooding, we look at local construction numbers and the impact of immigration raids on labor, we talk about McAllen tourism events, and what is Ibogaine and how does it help veterans.
This episode covers FEMA's flood relief efforts, local construction and labor market impacts from immigration raids, McAllen tourism initiatives, and the use of Ibogaine for veteran drug dependency.
- How to prepare for the hurricane season, we get an economic update from Mission, what is a screwworm and how is it affecting the cattle market, and we get an economic update from Harlingen.
This episode covers hurricane season preparedness with Cameron County Emergency Manager Tom Hushen. It also includes economic updates from Mission and Harlingen, and discusses the impact of screwworms on the cattle market with Texas Ag Com…
- McAllen Economic Development Corporation talk about their Economic Puls Magazine, there is a new fire station at Tres Lagos in McAllen plus how to save money on home insurance, the Texas Land Commissioner visits the RGV and we get an economic update from
McAllen EDC representatives discuss the Economic Pulse Magazine. McAllen Fire Chief details a new fire station and its relation to home insurance savings. Texas Land Commissioner reports on RGV initiatives, and Alamo Mayor provides an econ…
- We get an update on the Port of Brownsville, Brownsville is improving transportation and housing as Space X expands, can car manufacturing in central Texas create more jobs in the RGV, and Brownsville breaks ground on a new hi-tech industustrial park.
William Dietrich provides an update on the Port of Brownsville. Helen Ramirez discusses SpaceX's impact on transportation and housing, Mario Reyna covers potential RGV jobs from central Texas car manufacturing, and Gilbert Salinas discusse…
- We get an update on the UTRGV school of podiatry, how is UTRGV working with Georgia Tech on AI research, how is UTRGV getting engineering students ready for advance manufacturing, and what does the future hold for local newsprint media.
This episode features updates from UTRGV, including the School of Podiatric Medicine, AI research collaborations with Georgia Tech, and advanced manufacturing programs preparing engineering students for new industries. It also discusses th…
- We talk about a new high school for adults, we get a state of the auto industry under tariffs, we get an economic update from McAllen, and we get an update from UTRGV.
This episode discusses a new high school for adults, the impact of tariffs on the auto industry, McAllen's economic situation and MXLAN 2025, and updates from UTRGV concerning its facilities, programs, and sports.
- How can the RGV lure industry and manufacturing to the area, Does Cameron County need a special events center, why does Hidalgo County need more funding for emergency service districts, and we get an update on the future state highway 68 and other Tx Dot projects.
This episode features discussions on attracting industry and manufacturing to the RGV, the need for a Cameron County special events center, funding for Emergency Service Districts, and updates on TxDOT projects like State Highway 68.
- The Mexican government has finally agreed to pay the water owed to the US. How soon if ever will we see the water owed to the U.S. from Mexico, UT-RGV Chess team wins another national title, and we get an economic update from Mission.
The Valley's Morning News Rewind covers Mexico's agreement to pay its water debt to the US, featuring insights from Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz and water advocate Sonny Hinojosa. The episode also celebrates the UT-RGV Chess team's nati…
- We get a recap of the RGV-RioPlex Texas Port to the Stars foreign direct investment Summit in Houston and how Valley International Airport in Harlingen is recovering after the recent flooding rain event.
Local leaders discuss efforts to attract industry at the RGV-RioPlex Summit. Valley International Airport's aviation director provides an update on recovery from recent flooding.
- : We get a recap on a meeting held in Brownsville to recruit more companies to the area, how will the Trump tariffs affect consumer prices, flood update from Cameron County plus the need for a special events center, and how local mom and pop pharmacies are pushing back against middlemen pharmaceutical companies.
The Valley's Morning News Rewind covers a Brownsville meeting on business recruitment with Jovanna Rangel, discusses the impact of Trump tariffs on consumers with economist Tim Snyder, provides flood updates and information on a special ev…
- We get an economic update form Brownsville, how is the dry weather pattern looking for local famers and growers, the new Hidalgo County courthouse is finally ready to be moved in and we talk about the Mexican water debt issue and how will crops in the ground fair after flooding rains hit the area.
The episode features an economic update from Brownsville by Gilbert Salinas, a weather forecast from meteorologist Joe Bastardi, details on the new Hidalgo County courthouse from Judge Richard Cortez, and a discussion on the Mexican water…
- We get to meet the new Weslaco police chief, we look at a new AI study from UT-RGV, we get an economic update from McAllen, and $280 million dollar grants will be coming to local farmers.
This episode features an interview with Weslaco Police Chief Robert Lopez, a discussion on an AI study from UT-RGV with Dr. Michael Mathews, an economic update from McAllen Chamber of Commerce CEO Liz Saurez, and information on $280 millio…
- We get economic update from Harlingen, Texas legislative update, big news on local cancer research, we get an update from South Padre Island, a local bank is merging with a San Antonio bank, and we how do we prevent from contracting the measles.
This episode features updates on Harlingen's economy, local cancer research breakthroughs, South Padre Island's tourism figures, a bank merger, and measles prevention strategies.
- We get Texas legislative update, we look at enrollment numbers at South Texas College and get an update from the college, Driscol Children’s Hospital is hiring, and we get a recap of the recent RGV Day tour in Austin.
The Valley's Morning News Rewind covers a Texas legislative update with State Rep. Terry Canales on transportation and water. South Texas College discusses enrollment and new programs, while Driscoll Children's Hospital highlights hiring a…