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Kingdom Reformation
When God Comes Down: What the Brownsville Revival Taught Us—and Why We Must Burn Again
Revival is not merely a story of the past. It’s a divine summons echoing through every generation: Return to Me. Cry out. Prepare the way. There are moments in history when God disrupts the ordinary to reveal His extraordinary. The Brownsville Revival was one of those moments.What happened in Pensacola, Florida in 1995 wasn’t manufactured. It wasn’t programmed or predicted. It didn’t come with fog machines, LED walls, or viral social media clips. It came with groans too deep for words, with prayers whispered in the dark, with one man laying prostrate on a cold c...
2025-06-17
30 min
The Aussie Berean
Episode 66: Pentecostal History Pt14: Brownsville Revival
In this Episode we take a look at the Pensacola Outpouring that happened on Fathers Day 1995 at the Brownsville AoG Church in Pensacola FloridaContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFExtra Biblical Sources/Links Brownsville Revival Wiki Article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsville_RevivalLedger 2008 Archived Article on Brownsville: https://web.archive.org/web/20190406225940/https://www.theledger.com/article/LK/20080518/News/608117817/LL/Lakeland Revival Archived Ledger Article: https://web.a...
2025-06-08
1h 10
The Valley's Morning News Rewind
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, 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 with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talks about the groundbreaking for a new hi-tech industrial park in Brownsville.
2025-05-24
59 min
The News Front Podcast
House Buyers RGV Transforms Home Selling in Brownsville with Fast Cash Offers
House Buyers RGV, a cash home buyer company, is happy to announce the launch of its efficient “Sell Your House Fast” service in Brownsville, Texas. The new service has been expertly designed to help homeowners sell their homes in an alternative way to the traditional route and without the worry of repairs, cleaning, open houses, closing costs, or real estate agent commissions.Dedicated to offering clients the quickest and easiest solution to sell their property, House Buyers RGV leverages its experience of the Brownsville real estate market to provide homeowners in a variety of difficult situations access to competitive cash offe...
2025-01-06
01 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
DHR Health Brownsville emphasizes importance of regular breast cancer screenings
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DHR Health Brownsville has unveiled its newest mammogram unit.Aida Coronado-Garcia, DHR Health Brownsville executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the new unit - a Siemens Mammomat Revelation - represents the latest in breast imaging technology, allowing for enhanced screening and diagnostic services. “Early detection through regular mammograms are the most important tools in the fight against breast cancer, and with the advanced technology now available, we can offer our patients even greater peace of mind,” Coronado-Garcia said.
2024-10-27
11 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything Brownsville Mayor John Cowen said at the recent BTX Developers Tour
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., has congratulated SpaceX on the successful fifth flight test of Starship. Scientists say SpaceX’s Starship, the largest rocket ever created, passed a crucial stage in its development journey on Sunday after engineers successfully caught its booster on the way down. “This achievement is another remarkable step forward in space exploration, and we’re proud to witness such innovation right here in our community,” Cowen said, in a posting on social media. “Great work, SpaceX. We look forward to seeing what’s next.” Bro...
2024-10-16
03 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
An update on development at North Brownsville Industrial Park
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Eleazar Rodriguez, director of industrial park development and special projects for the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, has given an update on the North Brownsville Industrial Park.Rodriguez spoke about the project during a reception following a BTX Developers Tour. The tour was organized jointly by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and GBIC. The tour, for which Rodriguez was the tour guide, took in visits to the North Brownsville Industrial Park, the Port of Brownsville, and SpaceX at Boca Chica. The reception was held in the courtyard of GBIC’s offices on E...
2024-10-14
05 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
A wide-ranging interview with Bill Dietrich, director of the Port of Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - William Dietrich, port director and CEO of the Port of Brownsville, says the South Texas-Northern Tamaulipas region is something special and unique. Dietrich gave an exclusive interview to Ron Whitlock Reports at the conclusion of a tour of the port by 45-plus business owners from southern Mexico. The tour was arranged by the McAllen chapter of Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos and COMCE Sur. “When I was at the BTAC meeting last week, I explained up there about how the border region is quite different from both countries. And what...
2024-09-12
08 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything Joaquin Spamer said at the AmCham reception in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The CIL Group has provided the Rio Grande Guardian with some exclusive photos from the two recent American Chamber Mexico (AmCham) events in Brownsville.The first event was a half day conference held at the Brownsville Events Center. It was titled: US-Mexico Leaders’ Summit: Binational High-Level Dialogue.Among those giving the opening remarks were Brownsville Mayor John Cowen and Roberto Velasco from Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among the guest speakers were Adriana Cruz, executive director of economic development and tourism for Gov. Greg Abbott’s Offi...
2024-08-25
03 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
American Chamber Mexico hosts evening reception at IBC Bank Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The national president of the American Chamber Mexico says RioPlex will become one of the most powerful regions economically in the world. Carlos Garcia, who is based in Mexico City, spoke at an evening reception AmCham hosted at IBC Bank in Brownsville. He said he had not been to the Rio Grande Valley for several years. He said he was “blown away” but what he saw. “It's been a real, real pleasure being here. It's been, I think, six or seven years since I've been to the RioPlex area - we...
2024-08-16
08 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything Brownsville Mayor John Cowen said in his 2024 State of the City Address
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., won many plaudits for his first ever State of the City Address. “Epic is an understatement when your mayor, John Cowen, rocks the 2024 State of the City,” said Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez.The event was held at Texas Southmost College’s Performing Arts Center. TSC had never staged such an event before.In his closing remarks, Cowen praised TSC and UT-Rio Grande Valley students for joining him for the address.“Thank you...
2024-05-13
1h 04
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything GBIC CEO Bret Gardella said at Brownsville Chamber's municipal development district event
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Bret Gardella, executive director and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, was in the audience for a presentation about the possible creation of a Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District.The presentation was made by Brownsville City Attorney Guillermo (Will) Treviño at a breakfast event hosted by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Brownsville voters are currently being asked if they support the creation of a Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District (MDD). If they do, both Gardella’s group, GBIC, and the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation woul...
2024-04-23
10 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Treviño: Brownsville will eventually annex SpaceX’s Boca Chica facility
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Brownsville City Attorney Guillermo (Will) Treviño says he believes SpaceX’s rocket launching facility at Boca Chica will one day be annexed by Brownsville.Treviño made his prediction at a breakfast event hosted by Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. The event was held to discuss the two propositions Brownsville residents are currently being asked to vote on - the creation of the Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District (MDD), and the termination of the city’s two current economic development entities, the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation and the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.
2024-04-22
14 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything Brownsville Mayor John Cowen said at President Biden's Brownsville press conference
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., spoke at a press conference held at the Border Patrol Station in Brownsville on Feb. 29, 2024.Cowen joined President Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at the conference, having earlier received a briefing from Border Patrol officials at the border, as well as immigration, law enforcement and asylum officers. At a press conference with Biden, Cowen spoke about Brownsville’s approach to migrants passing through his city. He said the policy, known as the Brownsville Model, is humane and efficient.
2024-03-03
02 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
A Q&A with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in Brownsville, Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Leaders in the world of education in the Rio Grande Valley pitched questions to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar at an event in Brownsville on Dec. 30.Those leaders included Texas Southmost College President Jesús Roberto Rodríguez, UT-Rio Grande Valley Vice President Veronica Gonzales, and Brownsville ISD interim Superintendent Jesús H. Chavez.Hegar spoke at a Brownsville Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at Brownsville Events Center. “Texas Talks: A Luncheon with Comptroller Glenn Hegar – Navigating Fiscal Frontiers.”Responding to Chavez...
2024-01-31
21 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Transportation planning expert Edmund Haas gives his views on Brownsville's proposed Capital Recovery Fee program
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Edmund Haas, a transportation planning manager with Freese & Nichols, spoke in depth about the City of Brownsville’s proposed Capital Recovery Fee program at a public hearing held at city hall on Jan. 16. Freese & Nichols are consultants to the City of Brownsville on the Capital Recovery Fee initiative. The plan is to impose a one-time charge on developers as they begin new projects. The fees raised would go towards roadway improvements. Certain exemptions are being built into the program, such as affordable housing projects and extensions to l...
2024-01-18
32 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Brownsville City Attorney Will Treviño discusses the proposed Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville City Commission wants to terminate its two economic development organizations - Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation - and replace them with a municipal development district.The new entity would be called the Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District. Whether this happens will depend on voters living within the Brownsville city limits and Brownsville’s extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The vote on whether to set up the new special purpose district and dissolve GBIC and BCIC will take place in May.
2024-01-17
10 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything Commissioner Gowen and City Manager Ramirez said at opening of Brownsville's CMD & CVB complex
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held Friday, Jan. 12, for the City of Brownsville’s new Communications and Marketing Department & Convention and Visitors Bureau Complex.The multi-million dollar complex, which is situated on East Adams Street in downtown Brownsville, will also house the Office of Space Commerce. It is located next door to the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization. Brownsville City Commissioner At Large “B” Dr. Rose Gowen and Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez were the keynote speakers. The City of Brownsville’s Communica...
2024-01-15
05 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Brownsville city manager discusses transportation issues
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez has explained how her city is working on a regional to improve transportation ahead of major developments at the Port of Brownsville and the growth of SpaceX at Bob Chica.The biggest development at the port is construction of a liquefied natural gas export terminal by NextDecade. At the height of construction it is expected that 5,000 workers will be on site. The Rio Grande Guardian International News Service pitched this question to Ramirez:There was a d...
2024-01-14
02 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
A Freese & Nichols official discusses the City of Brownsville's proposed capital recovery fees program
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - The City of Brownsville, working with consultants Freese & Nichols, hosted a public meeting at the Brownsville Events Center on Monday, Jan. 8, to discuss the proposed capital recovery fees program. The plan is to impose a one-time charge on developers as they begin new projects. The fees raised would go towards roadway improvements. At the meeting, builder Javier Peña, CFO and co-founder of Luceca Industrial & Commercial Construction, quizzed Edmund Haas, transportation planning manager of Freese & Nichols, about the proposals.Peña aske...
2024-01-12
02 min
Sell My House Fast /w Priority Home Buyers!
We Buy Houses Brownsville Texas
Sell My House Fast Brownsville TX! If you’re looking to sell your home in Brownsville Texas (Median Home Value of $163,148), you should know that 2023 local market data indicated an average 106 days to sale, with 60.30% of homes in selling under list price. So how do I go about selling my home fast (and getting the most cash)? At Priority Home Buyers, we get asked to "buy my house" daily. So if you've been thinking “I need to sell my house for cash" lately, we're here to help. We offer cash for houses and would be glad to help...
2023-10-24
01 min
Sell My House Fast /w Priority Home Buyers!
We Buy Houses Brownsville Oregon
Sell My House Fast Brownsville OR! If you’re looking to sell your home in Brownsville Oregon (Median Home Value of $442,155), you should know that 2023 local market data indicated an average 115 days to sale, with 36.20% of homes in selling under list price. So how do I go about selling my home fast (and getting the most cash)? At Priority Home Buyers, we get asked to "buy my house" daily. So if you've been thinking “I need to sell my house for cash" lately, we're here to help. We offer cash for houses and would be glad to help...
2023-10-17
01 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Mike Willis gives his analysis of NextDecade's big LNG project at the Port of Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Representatives from NextDecade and its main contractor for the liquefied natural gas export terminal being built at the Port of Brownsville, Bechtel, gave the keynote presentations at a recent South Texas Manufacturers Association meeting.However, the presentations were deemed private and not for publication. So, the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service sought the analysis of STMA President Mike Willis, who emceed the meeting. Guardian audio editor Mario Muñoz asked Willis what he knew of the LNG project.Willis said: “Well, this is one of the...
2023-10-03
06 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything Brownsville ISD student Emily Galvan said at GBIC's 2023 Rally in the Valley Conference
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - On Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) hosted their second annual Rally in the Valley Conference.The networking event, held at the Brownsville Events Center, connected high school students from Brownsville ISD with prominent industry partners offering student internship opportunities. The Texas Workforce Commission participated, including Aaron Demerson, the commissioner representing employers on the TWC board.Brownsville Mayor and GBIC Chairman of the Board John Cowen, Jr., said the dynamic networking event aimed to connect local high school students w...
2023-09-21
08 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything state Rep. Erin Gamez said at the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce 88th Legislative Update event
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - State Rep. Erin Gamez said the regular session of the 88th Legislature was “incredible.”The Brownsville Democrat said she and her staff “did a lot of amazing things.”In remarks at Brownsville Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Legislative Update Luncheon, Gamez highlighted her work to help Brownsville keep more of its hotel occupancy taxes for the purpose of redevelopment of its downtown.“This session was incredible. I still can't believe that it is my second real session, but we did a lot of amazi...
2023-09-10
07 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez provides an update on transportation initiatives
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Following hot on the heels of the announcement that Avelo Airlines is going to fly nonstop from Brownsville to Las Vegas, the Rio Grande Valley’s largest city has received more good transportation news.The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded Brownsville a $4.7 million grant for the replacement of six diesel buses with battery-powered electric buses. Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez said the grant will facilitate the procurement of six battery-powered electric buses. These more advanced buses will provide a quieter, smoother ride and experience for residents, she...
2023-06-29
02 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Cowen: Avelo Airlines could make Brownsville its base in Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville Mayor John Cowen says Avelo Airlines could make his city its base of operations in Texas.“Hopefully, one day, Brownsville will be a base for them,” Cowen told the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service.Asked what he meant by “base,” Cowen said: “Having their crew operate out of here. Instead of the other cities that we fly to.”Avelo Airlines is headquartered in Houston but Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport is the only city it flies out of in the Lone Star State.The huge success of its first...
2023-06-25
09 min
House Buyers
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2023-04-21
00 min
Cash Buyers
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2023-03-25
00 min
Cash Home Buyers
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2023-03-17
00 min
Mobile Home Buyers
Mobile Home Buyers Brownsville TX
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2023-03-11
00 min
Companies That Buy Houses
Companies That Buy Houses Brownsville TX
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2023-03-03
00 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Ramirez: Avelo Airlines coming to Brownsville is 'huge'
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Asked how big a deal it is that Avelo Airlines chose Brownsville for its first flights in Texas, Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez said: “It’s huge.”From May, the Houston-based low-cost carrier will be offering $69 for a one-way ticket from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Orlando, Florida, and $89 for a one-way ticket from Brownsville to Burbank, California.“First and foremost, our community will have a low-cast carrier. How many families have lost that opportunity because of the cost of the flight? Many, many, many,” Ramirez said. “Giving options, and giving ch...
2023-02-28
08 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Ramirez: Sixty different companies now located at Brownsville-SPI International Airport
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Helen Ramirez, the new city manager for Brownsville, says there are now 60-plus companies based at Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport."I always talk about the Brownsville Airport as an economic driver, as a regional driver, but it's a regional driver not only because it provides a service, which is air service, but also because it has everyone from Fisher Dynamics to SpaceX, to other smaller tenants, logistical companies, hangars. So it has a whole mix of different types of companies," Ramirez said.Ramirez gave the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service...
2023-02-07
10 min
Cash Offer Companies
Cash Offers Brownsville TX
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2023-01-11
00 min
Brownsville Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ Podcast
Why You Still Might Want to Invest in Real Estate in Brownsville Despite High Prices, High Interest Rates, and Lagging Rents
Real estate prices in Brownsville are high. Mortgage interest rates are high. Rents are lagging in Brownsville. Is real estate a good investment in Brownsville right now? In this special webinar James discusses why you might still want to invest in real estate in Brownsville despite high prices, high interest rates, and lagging rents. James will discuss why Charlie Munger says that the first $100K is the hardest. Plus, why its not ALWAYS just about cash flow with real estate investments and why you still might want to invest in real estate in Brownsville despite...
2023-01-06
1h 02
We Buy Houses 7
We Buy Houses Brownsville TX
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2022-12-29
00 min
Cash For Houses 7
Cash For Houses Brownsville TX
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2022-12-12
00 min
Brownsville Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ Podcast
Real Estate Nomad™ in Brownsville
The Nomad™ real estate investing strategy has you buying properties as an owner-occupant, living in them for at least a year… to fulfil your obligations to the lender for getting a low/nothing down loan with better interest rates… then converting them to a rental and moving into a new property. Repeat this until you have the number of rental properties you desire. But, how does the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy work in Brownsville with Brownsville housing prices, rents, taxes, insurance and rents with today’s interest rates? How quickly can you achieve fi...
2022-11-26
58 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Gratitude & Advent
In this episode, Angelica Corona, Creative Communication Specialist for the Diocese of Brownsville, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about gratitude and entering the season of Advent.Guest:Angelica Corona, Creative Communication Specialist for the Diocese of Brownsville. Reflection Questions:What are the blessings in your life this year? Do you thank the Lord, Jesus daily?What saint will accompany you in this New Year?How will you prepare this Advent season?Frontera TipsAngelica:Make a Christmas Creche for the Baby Jesus with acts of kindness and verses from th...
2022-11-24
29 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Walking in the Spirit of Christ
Show NotesEpisode 11, Walking in the Spirit of Christ In this episode, Yolanda Carrillo, director of Health Ministries for the Diocese of Brownsville, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about the lessons learned from her work in health ministry – being Christ to others, maintaining joy in challenging moments, end-of-life decisions, and mental health realities.…….Guest:Yolanda Carrillo, director of Health Ministries for the Diocese of Brownsville. Reflection Questions: What are the wounds you carry that you need to heal so that you can be more pres...
2022-11-17
33 min
Sell House As Is
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2022-11-11
00 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Let’s talk about death
Episode 10, Let’s talk about deathIn this episode, Lydia Pesina, director of the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Brownsville, who facilitates grieving sessions, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about death, working through grief, remembering our loved ones, and our own memento mori.……. Guest: Lydia Pesina, director of the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Brownsville. Reflection Questions: Who are you praying for this season of your life? How are you honoring their memory?Your Memento Mori/Remember your death. Are your p...
2022-11-10
34 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Hope, Reparation, Modesty & Chastity
Episode 6Topic: Hope, Reparation, Modesty & ChastityIn this episode, Patricia Sandoval, a prolife and chastity speaker, and author of the book Transfigured, joins Kristina Garza, a missionary, educator, and activist and Brenda Nettles Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, for a conversation about hope, reparation, modesty, chastity and the defense of life.Guests:Patricia Sandoval, a prolife and chastity speaker, and author of the book Transfigured, in which she shares her story of redemption after three abortions...
2022-10-13
37 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
The Sanctity of Life & the Work Ahead
Episode 5Topic: The Sanctity of Life & the Work AheadIn this episode, Kristina Garza, a missionary, educator, and activist joins Brenda Nettle Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, for a conversation about the work ahead in the defense of life following the historic decision by the Supreme Court of the United States on June 24 to overturn Roe v. Wade. In their conversation they also address the myths and misconceptions about abortionGuest:Kristina Garza, a missionary, educator, and activist.Reflection...
2022-10-06
37 min
Abandoned America
What Happened to Brownsville?
Brownsville, Pennsylvania used to be a prosperous town - what happened to turn it into a ghost town of dozens of rotting buildings that include the former train station, hotel, hospital, banks, churches, apartments and homes, and stores? The answer is a haunting mystery centering around how one man purchased scores of properties to build a dream, and why when it failed he left them to rot. In this episode I interview former mayor and lifelong resident Norma Marcolini-Ryan and we discuss Brownsville's glory days as a coal and steamship building city, what led to its decline, what it's...
2022-10-03
54 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Called to be a missionary in defense of life
In this episode, Kristina Garza, a missionary, educator, and activist joins Brenda Nettle Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, for a conversation about the call to be a missionary and to defend life.…….Guest:Kristina Garza, a missionary, educator, and activist.Reflection Questions:· How are you called to protect life?· How are you evangelizing in your community?· Is fear or indifference keeping you from responding to God’s call to action?Frontera TipsKristin...
2022-09-29
33 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Young Adult Faith Journey
Episode 3, Topic: Young Adult Faith JourneyWomen en la Frontera features conversations with women from the Rio Grande Valley on topics that impact us all, and that give witness to the incredible ways God works in our lives.In this episode Brenda Nettle Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, is joined by Lolis Flores, Catholic musician and founder of a Rosary apostolate called Ejercito Mariano (Mary’s Army).Guests:Lolis Flores, Catholic musician and founder of a Rosary apostolate called Ejercito Mariano (Ma...
2022-09-22
35 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Listening & our own faith journeys and our relationship with Jesus Christ. How we listen and respond in our daily lives.
In this second episode, Host Brenda Nettle Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, is joined by guests Ofelia de los Santos and Lydia Pesina for a conversation about listening.Guests:Ofelia de los Santos, Director of the Stewardship and Grants Office and also of the Immigration Office. Before coming to the diocese Ofelia worked as an attorney in Hidalgo County.Lydia Pesina, Director of the Family Life Office.She has an adopted daughter and two grandchildrenReflection Questions:· A...
2022-09-15
26 min
Women en la Frontera Podcast
Pilot Episode, Topic: Listening
In this pilot episode Host Brenda Nettle Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, is joined by guests Ofelia de los Santos and Lydia Pesina for a conversation about listening. Guests:Ofelia de los Santos, Director of the Stewardship and Grants Office and also of the Immigration Office. Before coming to the diocese Ofelia worked as an attorney in Hidalgo County.Lydia Pesina, Director of the Family Life Office.She has an adopted daughter and two grandchildrenReflection Questions:· Ar...
2022-09-13
30 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Smith: Why Paragon is working with Brownsville ISD on a drone academy
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Paragon VTOL Aerospace, a lead innovator in vertical take-off and landing technology (VTOL), has been training Brownsville ISD students this summer on drone technology.The tie-up came about thanks to a grant from the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation.Because the summer course was so successful, Paragon and BISD are going to expand the program into a year long course.mThis would be unique, says the founder of Paragon, Dwight Smith.In the accompanying podcast, Smith explains why Paragon and Brownsville ISD are working together, what the future holds for the...
2022-08-23
11 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Podcast: A first for Brownsville as Chivas play Internazionale Milano - Part Two
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Brownsville will celebrate a first this evening as an international soccer game is played at Brownsville Sports Park between two of the biggest clubs in the world.The women’s team of Chivas de Guadalajara are champions of Mexico. They play the women's team of Inter Milan of Italy in an exhibition game with the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.socio.mx or in person at Brownsville Golf Center, Brownsville Visitor’s Center, or Brownsville Events Center.The players of Inter Milan are doing thei...
2022-08-10
03 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Podcast: A first for Brownsville as Chivas play Internazionale Milano - Part One
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Brownsville will celebrate a first this evening as an international soccer game is played at Brownsville Sports Park between two of the biggest clubs in the world.The women’s team of Chivas de Guadalajara are champions of Mexico. They play Inter Milan of Italy in an exhibition game with the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.socio.mx or in person at Brownsville Golf Center, Brownsville Visitor’s Center, or Brownsville Events Center.The players of Inter Milan are doing their pre-season training in Brow...
2022-08-10
03 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Timeline for Brownsville Ship Channel Improvement Projects
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Two key players at Brownsville Navigation District are featured in this podcast about the history of ship channel improvement projects at the Port of Brownsville.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to start deepening the Brazos Island Harbor ship channel from 42 feet to 52 feet.“I believe sincerely and in my heart that this will be the most significant of all the deepening projects,” said Eduardo Campirano, port director for Brownsville Navigation District. This has much more significance, especially for the future sustainability of the port. So, this is a big...
2022-07-15
11 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Aleman gives update on GBIC's efforts to bring in new businesses to Brownsville
RANCHO VIEJO, Texas - Ramiro Aleman has spoken about the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation’s efforts to attract new businesses to the Rio Grande ValleyAleman is director of business recruitment, retention and expansion at GBIC. He gave a presentation on the work of his group at a recent monthly meeting of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. The event was held at Rancho Viejo.Aleman spoke about development of the Brownsville I-169 North Corridor Industrial Park, the Air & Space Campus at Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, GBIC’s partnership with the Matamoros Economic Development Committee (CODE...
2022-05-27
16 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
City of Brownsville wins top award for digital equity, accessibility
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Brownsville has been named a winner in IDC Government Insights’ fifth annual Smart Cities North America Awards. Brownsville was recognized for their efforts on the Connect Brownsville project in Digital Equity and Accessibility. The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as providing a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region. Winners will be honored at Smart Cities Connect being held April 4-7, 2022, at the Greater Columbus Convention Cente...
2022-03-22
03 min
The Jesuit Border Podcast
Feeding the Hungry with Vero Dimas from Brownsville Wellness Coalition
We are delighted to welcome Vero Dimas from the Brownsville Wellness Coalition, an organization that offers programs that promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Brownsville has high rates of obesity and diabetes, and it’s one of the nation’s poorest cities by per capita income. The Brownsville Wellness Coalition addresses these issues by running a local farmer’s market, encouraging local produce growers, and offering lessons in healthy eating. Vero Dimas, Executive Director of the Brownsville Wellness Coalition and a Brownsville native, talks about the wealth of the people, even among the poverty and low health marks. She em...
2022-03-08
35 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Arseneau: Brownsville can become the Silicon Valley of the space industry
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - NewSpace investor J. Brant Arseneau says there is no reason Brownsville, Texas, cannot become the Silicon Valley of the space industry.“I would like to be the first finance person to be in Brownsville when this becomes the Silicon Valley of Space. We can say, hey, we went there, first,” Arseneau said.Arseneau os founder of 9Point8 Capital, a group of companies that supports the space industry with end-to-end financial products. He spoke at a recent news conference held at the Brownsville Event Center. Other speakers included Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez, and Hele...
2021-11-23
17 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Burkhart: Within the next 3 years, downtown Brownsville is going to look completely different
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Nathan Burkhart, director of small business development at the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, says exciting things are happening to his city’s downtown.“Our big 2.0 grant just wrapped up its third round of funding. We have had about $18 million in private capital roll into downtown just from that grant. It was created with a generous donation from the Elon Musk Foundation,” Burkhart said.“With that $2 million we have been able to attract, as I said, over $18 million into downtown. We are revitalizing a number of buildings along Washington Street and Elizabeth. We hope tha...
2021-11-15
25 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Muñoz: Time to celebrate Port of Brownsville's 85th Anniversary
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Having visited the offices of the Port of Brownsville a few times over the years, I was always aware of a proud sense of Rio Grande Valley history when I looked at the photos and newspaper accounts displayed on the wall in the main office.With our a doubt, the 85th Anniversary of the Port of Brownsville is a major news item in the Rio Grande Valley.Referring to the Port of Brownsville, Port Director Eddie Campirano said: “We’re the only deep water port directly on the U.S.-Mexico border. And...
2021-10-23
50 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Mejia: Musk Foundation donating another million dollars to Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Josh Mejia caught everybody by surprise at the recent BTX Developers luncheon by casually mentioning that the Musk Foundation was donating another million dollars to downtown revitalization in Brownsville.Mejia, executive director of the Brownsville Community Improvements Corporation, was one of the keynote speakers at the event. Co-sponsored by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, the City of Brownsville and the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, the luncheon brought together potential investors, real estate developers and community leaders. The luncheon was followed by two bus tours of Brownsville, one of which took in BCIC’s much an...
2021-07-17
27 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Hinojosa: Matamoros residents should be able to come to Brownsville to get their COVID-19 shot
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilbert Hinojosa says it is a “brilliant” idea to allow Matamoros residents to come over to Brownsville to have their COVID-19 vaccines.Hinojosa, a former Cameron County Judge, said he will take the idea to the Biden Administration and U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela.The idea of pilot program that would see Matamoros residents cross the Gateway International Bridge, receive a wristband that allows them to get the coronavirus vaccine at the old HEB store in downtown Brownsville has been made by public policy advocate and veteran broadcaster Ron...
2021-07-15
09 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Arseneau: How Brownsville can benefit from the NewSpace Economy
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The potential benefits to Brownsville in particular and the Rio Grande Valley as a whole of expanding their presence in the NewSpace economy were discussed at the recent BTX Developers Event.The event was hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership in conjunction with Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation and the City of Brownsville. The even comprised a luncheon attended by real estate developers, potential investors and community leaders and two bus tours, one that took in downtown Brownsville and another that featured the city’s industrial parks and international airport. The luncheon was held at...
2021-07-13
15 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Miner announces new retail stores coming to Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Rio Grande Valley Partnership recently held the BTX Developers Event in conjunction with the City of Brownsville, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.The event attracted real estate developers and investors, both to a luncheon held at Brownsville Events Center and a bus tour. In fact, there were two bus tours, one covering downtown Brownsville, including the site of the eagerly-awaited eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, and other a tour of industrial parks and the recently refurbished Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport. There were five main speakers during t...
2021-07-10
08 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Why Paragon VTOL Aerospace chose Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Helen Ramirez, deputy city manager of Brownsville and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, says there are some specific reasons Paragon VTOL Aerospace chose to relocate to her city.“Brownsville was selected from over 50 cities in Texas because of our attributes - our open mindedness, our innovation, and because of you, the community,” Ramirez said, at a news conference.VTOL stands for vertical take off and landing. Ramirez said Paragon VTOL will be “safely testing new urban air mobility and transportation, beginning with drones, and eventually producing vertical takeoff and landing aircra...
2021-07-05
25 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Ramirez: Successful careers can be forged in Brownsville, Texas
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - The largest ever Career Expo to held in the Rio Grande Valley takes place in Brownsville on June 28. The event is being called the Careers and Coffee expo. It will feature 1,500 job opportunities with various organizations, including the City of Brownsville, SpaceX, DHR Health, SteelCoast, Southwest Key, and National Electric Coil.The expo takes place at the Brownsville Events Center, located at 1 Event Center Road, and entry is free to the general public. Over 1,500 job openings will be highlighted at the expo, which will run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2021-06-22
44 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez: We welcome the trillion-dollar New Space industry
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez spoke about SpaceX and New Space in his recent virtual State of the City address.“2021 will be an exciting year for Brownsville and a year that we will begin to see the fruits of our labor. SpaceX has ramped up operations and the impact is very visible. So visible that we now have the attention of the world focused on Boca Chica," Mendez said."On Tuesday, March 30th, SpaceX launched its fourth high-altitude test of Starship from Brownsville. We understand that SpaceX continues to have expansion plans at th...
2021-05-04
26 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Survey underway to measure Brownsville's digital divide
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The next step in moving Brownsville away from the bottom of the digital divide table is conducting a comprehensive survey.Lit Communities has been hired by the City of Brownsville to conduct the survey, which is titled Bring Better Broadband to Brownsville.“This is going to be the primary way we are going to capture the needs here in Brownsville, whether you are a resident or a business,” said Rene Gonzalez, chief strategy officer for Lit Communities.“This is our demand aggregation platform. It is basically the survey portal we have c...
2020-08-24
1h 00
FULL OF RANDOMNESS PODCAST
Christian’s Life and Stories of Brownsville TX, Tap Water, Supernatural Brownsville, Childhood Stories, Being Poor In Brownsville, When Our Moms Lost Us In Public During Childhood!, Breaking The Cycle, Profession, Food Stamps, Current Events, Free Wi
Christian shares stories and life experiences about Brownsville TX, Supernatural Brownsville, childhood, being poor in Brownsville, when our mom's lose track of us in public childhood, breaking the cycle of comfort to seek greater opportunities!, profession, food stamps selling?, Current Events update, do we free will?, Investing, and Jose’ Science Experiment In Childhood!
2020-08-14
39 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Podcast: Explore the Possibilities Brownsville bus tour
BROWNSVILLE, RGV - Potential developers were invited to tour Brownsville by bus recently. Those participating in the "Explore the Possibilities" program had the opportunity to take one of two bus tours. One bus focused on downtown Brownsville. The other focused on the city’s industrial parks and airports. The event was hosted by the City of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. Among the entities involved were the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, Brownsville-South Padre International Airport, and the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.The above podcast features conversations an...
2019-11-28
30 min
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Podcast: Building Brownsville Developer Event
BROWNSVILLE, RGV - The City of Brownsville, working with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, held a “Building Brownsville Developer Event” on Monday, Nov. 18.Presentations from various Brownsville entities were given to potential investors at the Brownsville Events Center. After a luncheon at the center, attendees had the opportunity to take one of two bus tours. One bus focused on downtown Brownsville. The other focused on the city’s industrial parks and airports.At the end of the tours, the two parties joined up for a mixer at Las Ramblas in downtown Brownsville.Sergio Contre...
2019-11-26
1h 12
Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Mayor Mendez makes eliminating the digital divide a top issue for Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, RGV - Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez has made eliminating the digital divide a top priority for his administration.In his first state of the city address, Mendez said for Brownsville to have a huge digital divide is “totally unacceptable” and “almost makes us third world.” He said he wants to have a “strategic broadband plan” to address the issue in place by May 2020.According to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, 67 percent of households in Brownsville lack connected broadband internet, making the city the least “wired” in the nation. The state of the city addres...
2019-10-29
47 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 22 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 602 Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-03
05 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 13 - Dancy Building
Dancy Building 1150 E. Madison St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-02
03 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 12 - Washington Plaza
Washington Plaza 1338 E. 8th Street Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-02
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 7 - Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Immaculate Conception Cathedral 1218 E. Jefferson St. Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-05-02
05 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 24 - US Federal Building and Old Post Office
US Federal Building and Old Post Office 1001 E Elizabeth St. Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-05-01
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 23 - Fernandez-Bollack House and Celaya-Creager House
Fernandez-Bollack House and Celaya-Creager House 405 E. Washington St. and 441 E. Washington St. Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-05-01
01 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 25 - Field Pacheco Complex
Field Pacheco Complex 1049 E. Monroe St. Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-05-01
01 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 20 - Augustine Celaya House
Augustine Celaya House 504 E. St. Francis St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-01
03 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 19 - Samuel Brooks House and Martin Hanson House
Samuel Brooks House and Martin Hanson House. 623 E. St. Charles St. & 647 E. St Charles St, Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-01
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 17 - The Cameron County Old Jail
Cameron County Old Jail 1201 E. Van Buren St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-01
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 15 - Historic Battlefield Trail and Southern Pacific Linear Park
Historic Battlefield Trail and Southern Pacific Linear Park E Ringgold St. & E 6th St. Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-05-01
01 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 14 - Central Administration Building
Central Administration Building 708 Palm Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-01
04 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 11 - Market Square
Market Square E 12th St Brownsville TX 78520
2017-05-01
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 21 - Browne-Wagner House
Browne-Wagner House 245 E. St. Francis St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-04-29
03 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 18 - El Jardin Hotel
El Jardin Hotel 1114 East Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-04-29
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 16 - Young Residence
Young Residence 504 E. Saint Charles St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-04-29
04 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 10 - San Roman Building
San Roman Building 1233 Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-04-29
03 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 4 - Gladys Porter Zoo
Gladys Porter Zoo 500 E Ringgold St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-04-29
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 9 - Alonso Building
Alonso Building 510 E. Saint Charles Street Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-04-28
02 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 6 - Historic Brownsville Museum
Historic Brownsville Museum 641 E Madison St. Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-04-28
03 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 8 - Rutledge Burgers
Rutledge Burgers 1126 E Washington St. Brownsville TX 78520
2017-04-28
01 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 5 - Old City Cemetery
Old City Cemetery. E 5th Street, Brownsville, Texas, 78520 The cemetery is recognized as an outstanding historical landmark by the Texas Historical Commission and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2017-04-28
04 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 3 - Fort Brown
Fort Brown National Historic Landmark, located at the southern edge of Brownsville, TX at 600 International Blvd. The University of Texas RGV and Texas Southmost College now occupy many of Fort Brown's historic buildings.
2017-04-28
03 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 2 - B&M Bridge
Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge 1300 Mexico Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-04-28
04 min
Historic Brownsville Walking Tour
Site 1 - Stillman House
Stillman House 1325 E Washington St, Brownsville, TX 78520
2017-04-27
02 min
How Do We Fix It?
#63 How Brownsville TX Took on Obesity: Dr. Rose Gowen
The obesity rate is 52% in Brownsville, Texas - far higher than the national average. Nearly one in three residents has diabetes - three times the rate elsewhere. Brownsville also has a very high rate of poverty where more half the residents are not covered by health insurance. This city and other largely hispanic communities along the U.S. - Mexico border are facing a health emergency. Brownsville decided to tackle the crisis head on, with an innovative mix of public initiatives - including a new farmer's market, many miles of bike lanes, changes to zoning reg...
2016-08-10
20 min
New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
Officials Announce Funding for the Brownsville Anti-Violence Project
A multi-faceted partnership to lower violence in one of Brooklyn’s most beleaguered neighborhoods gets a major boost with the announcement of $599,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice. Among those speaking at a press conference to announce the grant are Denise E. O’Donnell, director of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Loretta E. Lynch, and Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes. September 2012 ROB WOLF: While crime is down...
2012-08-28
00 min
New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation
Officials Announce Funding for the Brownsville Anti-Violence Project
A multi-faceted partnership to lower violence in one of Brooklyn’s most beleaguered neighborhoods gets a major boost with the announcement of $599,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice. Among those speaking at a press conference to announce the grant are Denise E. O’Donnell, director of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Loretta E. Lynch, and Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes. September 2012 ROB WOLF: While crime is down...
2012-08-28
00 min