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RGV Business JournalRGV Housing: Affordability, Inventory, and What Builders Want Next -- A conversation with Jonathan “Johnny” Vasquez, executive officer of the Rio Grande Valley Builders AssociationOn this episode of the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal podcast, host Naxi Lopez-Puente speaks with Jonathan “Johnny” Vasquez, executive officer of the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association (RGVBA), about the state of residential construction in the Rio Grande Valley.Vasquez discusses why the market has slowed, what affordability pressures look like (tariffs, regulation, land costs), how inventory is shaping buyer behavior, and why builders are pushing for a permanent workforce solution — including support for the bipartisan Dignity Act and expanded legal work pathways.What we cover• RGV construction slowdown: what’s driving it• Inven...
2026-01-1932 minRGV Business JournalRGV Construction Under Pressure: Labor Raids, Delays, and the Housing Pipeline. An interview with Mario GuerreroRio Grande Valley Business Journal host Naxi Lopez-Puente speaks with Mario Guerrero, CEO of the South Texas Builders Association, about what builders and contractors say they’re seeing on construction sites across the Rio Grande Valley — and how worksite enforcement activity can ripple into project delays, construction loans, timelines, and the broader local economy.Guerrero also discusses how the South Texas Builders Association formed during COVID-era disruption, what builders learned from supply-price spikes, and why workforce availability is now one of the biggest constraints in the local housing pipeline.🎧 Watch, share, and subscribe for more RGV bus...
2026-01-1856 minRGV Business JournalFrom Labor Costs to Lot Prices: What’s Driving Home Prices in the Valley: An Interview with builder "Nacho" PecinaRising construction costs, higher land prices and changing buyer demand are reshaping the Rio Grande Valley housing market.In this interview, a local builder and real estate broker walks through what affordable new construction looks like today in Pharr, how labor and material costs have changed over the past decade, and why incentives are becoming more common in a buyer’s market.The conversation covers inventory levels, land prices, labor shortages, financing realities, and what buyers and sellers should understand before making their next move in the Valley real estate market.📍 Highlights include:•...
2026-01-0632 minRGV Business JournalOn Site with Joaquin Spamer: Building the Future of the RGV 🏗️🎙️In this episode of the RGV Business Journal, host Naxiely Lopez takes listeners on a tour with Joaquin Spamer from McAllen, Texas, as they explore two of his ongoing construction projects shaping the Valley’s growth.From groundbreaking developments to the vision behind each build, Joaquin shares what it takes to bring large-scale projects to life and how construction in the RGV plays a vital role in driving regional progress.👷♂️ Tune in for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how innovation and infrastructure are transforming South Texas — one project at a time.#RGVBusinessJournal #RGV #McAllen #Construct...
2026-01-0528 min
73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - WINLINKWelcome to Episode 12 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In
this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated
to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio
Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: What is WINLINK? What you can do now to get yourself on the radio email system that does not need the Internet?Plus we visit the local Radio Club websites and social med...
2025-12-2800 minRGV Business JournalThe RGV’s Infrastructure Problem: A Conversation with Richard A. Garza of BIC RealtyThe Rio Grande Valley is growing fast — but with growth comes challenges. 🏗️In this episode of the RGV Business Journal, host Naxiely Lopez sits down with Richard A. Garza, Broker and Owner of BIC Realty, to discuss some of the key infrastructure issues affecting the region. From transportation and drainage to planning and development, Richard shares his perspective on what’s holding the Valley back and what solutions could help move it forward.🎧 Tune in to hear an honest, insightful conversation about the future of infrastructure, real estate, and sustainable growth in the RGV.#RGVBusinessJournal #RGV #Infrastructure #BICRealty #TexasGrowth #EconomicDeve...
2025-11-2816 minRGV Business JournalWater, Growth, & The RGV's Future with Brian Godinez and Jim DarlingIn this episode of the RGV Business Journal Podcast, we sit down with Brian Godinez, CEO of ERO Architects and board member of the Institute for Leadership and Capital Projects, along with Jim Darling, former McAllen mayor and current chairperson of the Region M Water Planning Group. They discuss the Rio Grande Valley’s current infrastructure challenges, the opportunities emerging across the region, and how the Valley continues to experience rapid, exponential growth.If you’d like to learn more about the current landscape of the RGV and the work of the Institute for Lead...
2025-11-1527 min
RGV Business JournalImmigration Policy and H-2A Labor Are Reshaping Texas Agriculture | RGV Business JournalTexas agriculture is facing a critical labor shortage—and current federal immigration policies may be making it worse. In this episode, host Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza speaks with Texas International Produce Association CEO Dante Galeazzi to fill in a major gap left out of a recent Dallas Fed report: the impact on construction and agriculture, two industries heavily dependent on immigrant and guest-worker labor.Galeazzi explains how Texas needs more than 34,000 agricultural workers, yet only 12,000 H-2A visas were issued last year—forcing growers to rely on a shrinking labor pool. He breaks down how delays, shutdowns, and enforcement acti...
2025-11-1319 minRGV Business JournalInfrastructure & Progress: With Rene Xavier Gonzalez, President of CODEM | RGV Business JournalWhat role does infrastructure play in shaping the future of the Rio Grande Valley? 🏗️In this episode of the RGV Business Journal, host Naxiely Lopez sits down with Rene Xavier Gonzalez, the President of CODEM, to discuss the organization’s mission and how it’s driving growth across the region.They dive into how CODEM works to strengthen economic development, improve infrastructure, and create long-term opportunities for the RGV. From roads and bridges to business expansion, this conversation explores how smart planning today builds a stronger tomorrow.🎧 Tune in to learn more about how collaboration and infrastructure investment are paving the w...
2025-10-3128 minRGV Business JournalBehind the Headlines: Meet Reporter Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza | RGV Business JournalEver wondered who’s behind the stories that keep the Rio Grande Valley informed? 🗞️In this episode of the RGV Business Journal, host Naxiely Lopez sits down with Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza, the reporter working behind the scenes to bring the region’s most important business stories to light.Kristen shares what it’s like to cover the RGV’s growing business landscape, how she finds the stories that matter most, and why local journalism plays a key role in connecting our community.🎧 Tune in for an inside look at the reporting process, the mission behind the Business...
2025-10-2525 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - FT8 on the 10 METER BANDWelcome to Episode 11 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In
this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated
to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio
Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: What is FT8 on the 10Meter Band and how to get started making HF Contacts.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org- South Texas Amateur Repeater S...
2025-10-1800 minRGV Business JournalJournalism Meets Agriculture: The Citrus StoryIn this episode of the RGV Business Journal, Host Naxiely Lopez sits down with journalist Matt Wilson to explore the vital role of citrus in the Rio Grande Valley. 🍊From the fields to the marketplace, the citrus industry is more than agriculture — it’s a cornerstone of the Valley’s economy, culture, and identity. Matt shares his experience covering the industry, the challenges growers face, and why telling these stories matters for the future of the region.🎙️ Whether you’re in business, agriculture, or simply curious about the industries shaping the RGV, this conversation shines a light on how journalism...
2025-10-0213 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - AMATEUR RADIO BAND PLANWelcome to Episode 10 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In
this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated
to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio
Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: What is the AMATEUR RADIO BAND PLAN and how to understand it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org- S...
2025-09-2000 minRGV Business JournalTransportation, Investment & Infrastructure in TexasIn this episode of the RGV Business Journal, host Naxiely Lopez sits down with Teclo Garcia to dive into one of the most important topics shaping our region: transportation and investment in Texas.They discuss how funding for infrastructure along the border impacts not just the Rio Grande Valley, but the entire state and even the country. With thousands of delivery trucks crossing the border daily, the improvements made here ripple out across America—fueling commerce, strengthening supply chains, and driving growth nationwide.Tune in to learn why investing in South Texas infrastructure is an investment in the fut...
2025-09-1920 minRGV Business JournalRGV Business Journal Episode 1: Sharing Stories, Supporting BusinessesIntroducing the RGV Business Journal! 🌟Join host Naxiely Lopez and Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza as they kick off the very first episode of the RGV Business Journal. This podcast is all about highlighting the businesses, leaders, and stories that keep the Rio Grande Valley thriving.The goal? To connect our communities and keep you in the know about the opportunities shaping the RGV’s future. From small businesses to major developments, the RGV Business Journal is your inside look at what’s happening across the Valley.👉 Subscribe today and be part of the conversation that’s moving the RGV fo...
2025-09-1325 min
The Sweet Tea SeriesRGV’s Red Wave: Border, Water, and Rep. Janie Lopez | The Sweet Tea SeriesExplore the Rio Grande Valley’s political shift with Rep. Janie Lopez and Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series. They dive into border security, the water crisis affecting RGV agriculture, and why the RGV turned red in the last election.Keywords:Rio Grande Valley, RGV, Texas politics, border security, water crisis, Janie Lopez, conservative values, Texas House District 37, infrastructure funding, cartel challenges, agriculture, Republican shift, Red Wave, Ariana Guajardo, Sweet Tea Series
2025-09-0234 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - RADIO PROPAGATIONWelcome to Episode 9 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: What is RADIO PROPAGATION, understand it, identify it, predict it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it.Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Rio Grande V...
2025-08-2800 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - Joining An Amateur Radio ClubWelcome to Episode 8 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: Information about joining our exciting and community-driven world of amateur radio clubs. Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.or...
2025-08-1000 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - Joining A NetWelcome to Episode 7 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: We dive into the exciting and community-driven world of amateur radio, specifically, the experience of "joining a ham radio net". Whether you are a newly licensed operator or a curious enthusiast looking to expand your skills, this episode is packed with everything you need t...
2025-07-2200 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - Getting Your Vanity CallsignWelcome to Episode 6 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: A HUGE Shout Out to the AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNITY in the HILL COUNTRY and CENTRAL TEXAS after the disastrous flooding over the Independence Day Holiday Weekend. How to get your Vanity Call Sign through the FCC.Plus: Amateur Radio ba...
2025-07-0600 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - Getting Your FCC Registration Number or FRNWelcome to Episode 5 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: How to get your FRN (FCC Registration Number) that is necessary to getting your new amateur radio callsign easier and faster to get you on the air.Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley and a special s...
2025-06-1500 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - Making Your First ContactWelcome to Episode 4 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: Now that you are licensed and have your equipment, it is time to Make Your First Contact. Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley and a special shout out.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
2025-06-0200 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastEverything UTRGV's Dr. Mostafa Malki said on RGV StartUp Week panelBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Dr. Mostafa Malki is a professor at UT-Rio Grande Valley and executive director for business development at America’s Additive Foundry Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Cyber Systems. He is also the founder of Aaron Economic Consulting.Malki was a panelist for a discussion titled “Additive Manufacturing and Industrial Reshoring in the RGV.” The discussion, held at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, part of RGV StartUp Week.During his remarks, Malki acknowledged he might offend some people when speaking about the importance of manufacturing over r...
2025-05-2815 min
Raw Talks With Vamshi Kurapati - Telugu Business PodcastEP - 92|🔥🔥 EE SARI KONCHAM KOTHAGAAA!!! RGV ON Raw Talks With VK |Telugu PodcastIn this Telugu podcast, we sit down with the one and only Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) — the man who redefined Indian cinema with films like Shiva, Satya, Company, and Rakta Charitra. Known for his fearless opinions and unconventional filmmaking style, RGV opens up like never before in this no-holds-barred conversation.We dive into how creative freedom is shrinking in the current film industry, why critics are just paid opinion-makers, and how social media has changed the power dynamic between creators and the audience. RGV talks about the elements in his movies that he thought would be...
2025-05-281h 24
Ready Set BBQ PodcastEp. 174 - RGV Gym Scandal & Costa Rica VibesSend us a textWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about NBA Draft, WNBA, RGV Trufit scanda, Air BNB, Diddy Freak offs, Watermelonfest, Cook'em High Steaks, Twin Peaks, Austin, Costa Rica, and John Madden. 0-30 mins: Headlines NBA Draft : Jaime thinks there was a handshake deal with the Mavs promising them the number one pick. WNBA: The season just started and already we have some beef with Clar...
2025-05-2148 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - Getting EquippedWelcome to Episode 3 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: About getting the gear you will need to make your contact as a LICENSED Amateur Radio Operator. Plus: Amateur Radio based Activities, Events in the Rio Grande Valley and a special shout out.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:...
2025-05-1800 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - Getting Licensed + an interviewWelcome to Episode 2 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you: talk about getting your Amateur Radio Operator license before keying the microphone. PLUS, we have a very special interview with BARRY GOLDSMITH of the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - BROWNSVILLE/RIO GRANDE VALLEY.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Rio Grande Va...
2025-05-0400 min73 IN THE RGV73 IN THE RGV - The IntroductionWelcome to Episode 1 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG.In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, KI5DOG (David) shares with you the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas.In this episode, you will hear KI5DOG talk about the task, purpose, mission, and vision of this new podcast and share some upcoming events throughout the Amateur Radio Community in the Rio Grande Valley.So sit back, as
I invite y...
2025-04-1900 min
The Bar Top PodcastThe Bar Top Bring Back Evil Masters Lucha RGVEvil Masters Lucha RGV is back to mention their show coming this June called Lucha Fest 3: Destruction Tour. James Arita tell of shows he missed and they hosts break his soul lol. amazing Lucha matches and badass rocks shows in the RGV. Starring James Arita, Chris Castillo , and Jose Martinez. (Evils Masters Lucha RGV on Facebook for more events coming soon.) This Podcast is Sponsored byJanks Productions-Instagram: @Janks_Productions22-Facebook: Janks ProductionsThe Jukebox Bar-Instagram: @Thejukebox1225-Facebook: The...
2025-03-1429 min
The Valley's Morning News RewindWe 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.State Rep. Dist. 40 Terry Canales talked about transportation funding and the water shortage in the RGV. Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, Vice Pres. South Texas College talked about enrollment numbers and about new training & curriculum which includes artificial intelligence and dental hygiene. Driscoll Children's Hospital President Matt Wolthoff talked about the recent job fair and about a pediatric residency program coming soon to the hospital.Dan Silva - RGV Partnership chief – discussed the top RGV issues that surfaced in Austin during the RGV Day tour.
2025-02-2850 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastBusinessman Alonzo Cantu addresses the RGV Broadband CoalitionWESLACO, Texas - Famed businessman Alonzo Cantu has thrown his support behind the work of the Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition. The RGVBC unveiled its RGV Broadband and Digital Opportunity Plan at the offices of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. The coalition noted that the Valley still lacks reliable internet access, holding the region back in a world that increasingly depends on digital tools. The coalition says its plan is a “bold initiative to ensure every home, business, and community anchor institution in the region has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.”Cant...
2025-02-2602 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastBrian Godinez previews Building the Valley - Uniting for RGV Regional Growth eventMCALLEN, TEXAS - The Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) is partnering with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership to present its inaugural program in the Rio Grande Valley.Building the Valley - Uniting for RGV Regional Growth will highlight the significant of organizations like the RGV Partnership and UT-Rio Grande Valley in shaping the region’s future. The program will also explore the opportunities in the region for AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) and allied professionals. The event takes place Thursday, Feb. 13, between 11:00 and...
2025-02-1205 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastEverything said at Futuro RGV's "RGV Water Solutions Forum"MCALLEN, Texas - Futuro RGV, a citizenry group dedicated to improving quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley, recently held an in-depth discussion of the region’s water crisis.The RGV Water Solutions Forum was held at Rio Bank’s corporate headquarters in McAllen.The panel discussing the water crisis consisted of former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling, former Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 Manager Sonny Hinojosa, and Mark Vega, general manager of McAllen Public Utility.Both Darling and Hinojosa are members of Region M Pl...
2025-01-281h 29
The News Front PodcastHouse Buyers RGV Transforms Home Selling in Brownsville with Fast Cash OffersHouse 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...
2025-01-0601 minThe Valley's Morning News RewindThe movement to unify the RGV into RioPLex RGV/Mexico to lure industry, we look at a referendum on the ballot to change the McAllen charter, the city of McAllen announces a new park for families, what is the state of education in the RGV, and we get an update from the Brownsville economy.Entrepreneur Joaquin Spamer and Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortex talk about unifying the RGV into one entity to lure industry. Local attorney Laurel McLeaish talks about 2 propositions on the ballot that would drastically change the McAllen charter. McAllen city commissioner Tony Aguirre talked about a new park in McAllen for families to go camping. Marcos Silva with TedX McAllen talked about the current state of education in the RGV. Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez gives an economic update from Brownsville.
2024-10-181h 05
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastEverything Paul Rodriguez when he was presented with a leadership award from Futuro RGVMCALLEN, Texas - Paul Rodriguez, a board trustee with South Texas College and CEO of Valley Land Title, Co., has praised the work of Futuro RGV. Rodriguez was presented with a Rio Grande Valley Leader award by Futuro recently. The event was held at the Radisson Airport Hotel in McAllen. After being presented with the award, Rodriguez gave remarks. Most of them were aimed at Futuro. “I think Futuro RGV is an incredible organization. For those of you that may not know or may not remember, it actua...
2024-09-0910 min
RGV Model Rocketry PodcastS4 E4 Shock Cords and RGV Rocket Club September EventsSend us a textA look at how shock cord material, size, length, etc. can affect your rocket flight, along with a quick look at RGV Rocket Club September events.RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
2024-09-0210 min
RGV Model Rocketry PodcastS4 E3 RGV Rocket ClubSend us a textA brief podcast about the RGV Rocket Club in the McAllen/Harlingen area of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. For more information check out the website at:https://www.rgvrockets.orgRGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
2024-08-2605 min
RGV Model Rocketry PodcastS4 E2 RGV Model Rocket Club and August 2024 Launch SummarySend us a textA brief summary of the launch held by the RGV Rocket Club in August of 2024 along with an invitation to join us and how to find out more about us.https://www.rgvrockets.org/RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
2024-08-1903 min
Persistence in Adversity with Dr. AdamePodcast with Dr. Adame: Dr. Annabelle Palomo, RGV CollegeDr. Annabelle Palomo, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, boasts an impressive academic background, having obtained a bachelor's, master’s, and doctorate in education from the University of Texas Pan American. With 17 years of experience in various educational roles, including teacher, principal, and executive director, she eventually pursued her passion by establishing a post-secondary institute to enhance educational opportunities for local students.
In addition to founding Rio Grande Valley College (RGV College), where she serves as CEO, Dr. Palomo has made significant strides in the Nursing and Allied Health Fields. Starting with just five students in a Certified Nurse Ai...
2024-08-0146 min
The Bosshole® ChroniclesHannah Best - RGV Welcomes Gen Z!Ever wondered how Gen Z is shaping the modern workplace? Join us on the Bosshole® Chronicles as we welcome Hannah Best, the newest addition to the Real Good Ventures team. Fresh off her transition from intern to full-time employee while finishing her MBA, Hannah offers a firsthand look into the unique perspectives and expectations that young professionals bring to the table. Click HERE to connect with Hannah on LinkedInHERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES:Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss...
2024-07-3025 minThe Valley's Morning News RewindWe get a UT-RGV update, Texas A&M Chancellor announces his retirement, several beach goers are attacked by a shark, and a way to help some foster kids a pop-up thrift store.UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gives us an update on what’s happening at UT-RGV. John Sharp, Chancellor Texas A&M university System announces he will retire next year. Tony Reisinger, Cameron County marine extension agent, talks about the recent shark attack on South Padre Island. Sandra Martinez and Lucy Ann Walthoff talk about how we can help foster kids at pop- up thrift store.
2024-07-0549 min
Malcriada ThoughtsProud Parents of the Valley: Interviewing RGV LGBTQIA+ Parents Support Group Co-FoundersListen to RGV leaders and organizers, Sara Hinojosa and Lilia Ortiz, tell their stories as proud parents of queer youth.
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2024-06-1457 minThe Valley's Morning News RewindWe look at hiring and unemployment trends, UT-RGV graduation numbers and what to do if you are caught in a rip tide.Julian Alvarez with Lone Star National Bank talks about unemployment rates here in the RGV. DR. Guy Bailey, President UT-RGV talks about the recent graduation numbers and a new optometry program. Agri life extension agent in Cameron County Tony Reisenger talks about what to do if you are caught in a rip tide.
2024-05-2453 min
Talk R.G.V. PodcastEpisode 51: Sponge Bob Voice Coming to RGV, Easter Holiday, RGV ISD Stop Getting Covid Education FundsSponge Bob Voice Actor Featured Guest at South Texas Comic Con in McAllen.
Easter Holiday Store Closures.
RGV School Districts lose Covid Education Funds.
Francis Scott Key Bridge destroyed by Cargo Ship in Maryland.
Puff Daddy's home is raided by police.
We also review Nicki Minaj Bar-B-Quin with my Honey Truffle Chips.
We also have a Movie Review by Jerry.
2024-04-0230 min
Joshua MorolesThe Sesh with Host Joshua Moroles featuring Jesus Peña of RGV DADSWelcome to The Sesh, the podcast where meaningful conversations intersect with real-life stories and impactful initiatives. In this episode, your host Joshua Moroles sits down with the remarkable Jesus Peña, M.Ed., a dedicated husband, father, and the President & Founder of RGV DADS. With his extensive background in education, community activism, and fatherhood advocacy, Jesus brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table.
Join us as we delve into Jesus's inspiring journey through fatherhood, from the early days of navigating parenthood in the age of YouTube's infancy to founding RGV DADS—a nonprofit organization ded...
2024-03-251h 02The Valley's Morning News RewindWe get an economic update from the city of Mission and the UT-RGV football field gets a name’s sake.Teclo Garcia with the Mission EDC gives an economic update from Mission.UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey talks about the UT-RGV football field getting a name’s sake.
2024-03-2353 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastEverything AT&T and VTX1 said at the RGV Hispanic Chamber's intergovernmental update eventMCALLEN, Texas - Among the sponsors of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “RGV Intergovernmental Update” luncheon were two top internet service providers in the region - AT&T and VTX1.As such, both were given the opportunity to have representatives speak from the podium at the start of the program. Mario Barragan, director of external and legislative affairs for AT&T in South Texas, spoke on behalf of his company. Barragan is a board member of the RGV Hispanic Chamber. Barragan...
2024-02-2905 min
Payne Auto TalkEpisode 42: Welcome Home RGV (w/Kristi Collier)In Episode 42 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall talks with the Director of 'Welcome Home RGV', Kristi Collier. Chris & Kristi discuss the creation, role and future Welcome Home RGV (WHRGV), upcoming events including the WHRGV Expo (January 16-17 in McAllen and January 18 in Brownsville) & the WHRGV 'Poker Run' (February 24th), growing up in the Rio Grande Valley and how it's changed in the past decades, PLUS a musical tribute to Howard Jones.
2024-01-0951 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastBCIC to host inaugural RGV StartUp WeekBROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is to host, for the first time, a StartUp Week in May 2024 to celebrate entrepreneurialism. Nathan Burkhart, vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation at BCIC, made the announcement at the group’s StartUp Texas Emerging Industries Pitch Competition, held Dec. 14 at the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization.StartUp Week will also be held at the eBridge Center, from May 3 to May 10, 2024. BCIC's partner on the venture will be UT-Rio Grande Valley’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center.“We...
2023-12-1705 minThe Valley's Morning News RewindWe get an RGV economic review and outlook.Keith Patridge, McAllen Economic Development corporation talks reviews the economic growth in the RGV.Entrepreneur Joaquin Spamer talks about economic potential for the RGV.
2023-12-151h 02
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastEverything Rene Alcalá said at the State of the RGV Real Estate ForumWESLACO, Texas - A senior executive with Killam Development says demand for industrial real estate in Mexico and the southern US is accelerating with his company receiving inquires from Alaska, Indiana and Illinois.Rene Alcalá, director of business development, RGV leasing and sales for Killam, was a panelist at the recent State of the RGV Real Estate Forum hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and RGV First. Killam is developing a large industrial park near the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission.“The demand for industrial real estate in Mexico and the southern US is acc...
2023-12-0308 minThe Valley's Morning News RewindWe get an update on the RGV real estate market, and we talk about a maternal health research center in the RGV.Dan Silva, leader of the RGV partnership, gives us an update on the real estate market in the RGV.Dr. Candace Robledo talks about the maternal health research center.
2023-11-0352 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastGawande's "The Cost Conundrum" revisited at RGV Health Equity ConferenceMISSION, TEXAS - The program notes for a recent healthcare conference in the Rio Grande Valley pointed out that the region’s “expensive and tough-to-access” healthcare system came under the microscope in 2009 thanks to a landmark article in The New Yorker by Dr. Atul Gawande.The article, titled “The Cost Conundrum” became “mandatory reading during the debate surrounding President Obama’s Affordable Care Act in 2010,” the program stated.Gawande’s article was referenced a number of times by the conference’s keynote speaker, Aneesh Chopra, president of Care Journey and former U.S. chie...
2023-10-2350 min
The Hole Story - Golf Podcast580 Golf Courses Played in 1 Year w/ Patrick Koenig (RGV Golf Tour 2.0 - Golf GameBook)Robby & Jonathan are joined by the one and only, Patrick Koenig, who is in the middle of the RGV Golf Tour 2.0, where he will play 500 golf courses in 365 days! We talk about his love of golf, photography, and the great people he meets on and off the course. But, wait - there's more! We also talk about the challenge of playing 18 or 36 holes of golf a day, playing fast, and managing the logistics of a trip like this. Life on the road isn't always smooth sailing - broken ACs (yes, multiple) in the RGV, unpredictable weather, and...
2023-08-311h 07
RGV Model Rocketry PodcastS3 E5 RGV Rocket Club August Launch RecapSend us a textA recap of the RGV Rocket Club's August 19 Low/Mid Power Rocket Launch. About 15 in attendance with 9 Flights.For more information about RGVRC check out our website at: https://www.rgvrockets.org/OR our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564 and send a request to join.RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
2023-08-2105 min
Go Hard Podcast.RGV Truck Performance talks on Truck Scene, Forum,The Valley, Shows & More - Go Hard PodcastWe sat down with the RGV Truck Performance all the way from the 956 to talk about everything from starting the forum in 1999 to going to there latest show at Bandas y Trokas. We talked about the forum on how it started back then, RGV trucks and shops, the future for them and more.They shared many stories with us that some may not know. Check it out and Subscribe if you haven't yet, thank you & enjoy!
2023-08-022h 03RGV Model Rocketry PodcastS3 E2 July 2023 RGV Rocket Club UpdateSend us a textAn update of happenings in the RGV Model Rocket Club. Flying Fields, Club Project, and more.Contact information for RGV Model Rocket Club:Email: randy@rgvrockets.orgWebpage: rgvrockets.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
2023-07-2007 min
The Cheers PodcastHistory of Environmental Resistance in the 'RGV'This episode is about the history of the environmental resistance movement in the 'RGV' for the past ten years. To help me with this, I am joined by Bekah Hinojosa. A local environmental activist and organizer that has sacrificed so much in this resistance to protect our local ecology and return the land back into native hands.The first half starts with public comments submitted in front of the ‘Brownsville’ Commission Meeting on February 7, 2023, by Sandra Trevino, Nancy Guevarra, Jose Jimenez, Emma Guevarra, Sara Stapleton-Barrera, Bekah Hinojosa, Juan Mancias, and Christopher Basaldu. All suppor...
2023-03-061h 07
The RGV Tour with PJKoenigRGV Tour 2.0 - Episode 1 - KickoffWelcome to The Recreational Golf Vehicle Tour (RGV) 2.0 podcast. Everything on version 2.0 has gotten an upgrade. The RGV has jumped from Class C to Class A. The number of golf courses and even the gas prices are going up. The plan is so bold that In 2023 I will do what no one has done in the history of time. I will play 500 golf courses in a single year. Jonathan and Cathie Weaver currently hold the record at 449 different 18 hole golf courses played in 365 days. But after 13 years, it is time for them to be dethroned. O...
2023-02-2428 min
Talking With The SourceRGV Paranormal Lockdown Shares Some Evidence W/ Us, Discusses Plans For 2023 And More!On the is episode of Talking With The Source, Bert from RGV Paranormal Lockdown out of Texas, USA joins us and shared some awesome evidence, his plans for 2023 and more!Check Out RGV Paranormal Lockdown Now On YouTube!https://youtube.com/@rgvparanormallockdown829?si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarETalking With The Source is A Live International Paranormal Vodcast with 4 Paranormal Researchers As Your Hosts. They Bring On Well Known And Local Paranormal Researchers From Around The World To Discuss The Most Thought Provoking Theories On The Afterlife and The Paranormal!Visit Talking With The Source...
2023-02-131h 15
Wonderful Walks In Golf PodcastLive from The RGV 2.0: Digging In To Patrick Koenig's Golf OdysseyPatrick Koenig. Mr RGV Tour!
Patrick was gracious enough to let us into the RGV 2.0 Rig for an epic podcast like we've never done before! Live inside the RGV for the first official Podcast of the RGV 2.0 in partnership with Golf Game Book!
We dive into why 500 courses. Why raise the money? How does a guy up and quit everything to play golf every day, FOR A YEAR? We also get to ask Patrick his favorite stops in the country, his "hopeful to play... list" Yeah we're looking at you Pine Valley... Merion... Burning Tree... ...
2023-01-2745 min
The Cheers PodcastRGV Greens at the People's DebateThis episode is a discussion with the RGV Greens on September 30, 2022, during the Texas Governor Debate, where they answered the debate questions and presented the RGV and Green perspective at the People’s Debate.We were located outside the UTRGV Edinburg campus where Democrat Beto O’Rourke and Republican Gregg Abbott were performing their one and only so-called “debate” for the ruling class, their donors, and their media.The good thing is we have grassroots movements pushing back against the “one evil party with two names” and are platforming socialism for the people of Texas.I was...
2022-10-061h 23
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastAT&T Foundation donating $25,000 to address RGV's digital divideEDINBURG, Texas - The AT&T Foundation is donating $25,000 to the Rio Grande Valley Partnership to help address the Valley’s digital divide.At a news conference held at a UT-Rio Grande Valley facility in Edinburg, AT&T’s J.D. Salinas said his company was investing $2 billion across the country over the next three years to bridge the digital divide.With the funding, RGV Partnership is to ask UTRGV to provide courses to help those with limited or no computer skills. UTRGV says it will provide instruction in four centers across the Valley, one in e...
2022-07-2513 min
Chew & Ew PodcastEvil by Default & RGV Paranormal LockdownBrittney Staples from "Evil by Default" starts the show off to a great start. With a Gaming Blog on YouTube and also about her Podcast. Her up coming Gaming tournament and also the camp slasher movie nights.Next on the Program is RGV Paranormal Lockdown with Bert and Jerry and talk different experiences on the field and Jerry is a Guinea Pig?? And maybe explaining from the RGV to the whole State of Texas.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/chew.ew20https://linqapp.com/ChewAndEwPodcast?r=linkhttps...
2022-06-231h 15
American Shoreline Podcast NetworkBuilding the RGV Reef: What a Fisherman and His Many Friends Can DoOn this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham check in with Gary Glick, President of Friends of the RGV Reef, a coastal-citizen-led 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building and restoring fish habitat, including nursery reefs, with the clear eyed goal of increasing the Gulf's fish stocks. Founded in 2015, the RGV Reef is now one of the largest artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico, thanks in large part to the Gary's leadership in assembling a broad coalition of community supporters, including an inventive approach to sourcing donated reefing materials and suitable deepwater port frontage, and fostering science and r...
2022-02-071h 04
Down in the ValleyS5 Ep 1 | A Recap of a (Slow) RGV FC OffseasonJoin Edson Ochoa and Jacob Young as they discuss the latest RGVFC news for the new year!In this episode, Edson Ochoa, Jacob Young, and Cesar Cortez discuss the moves (or lack thereof) in RGV FC's offseason.The crew discuss the recently announced 2022 USL Championship schedule for the Toros, the departures of Elvis Amoh, Baboucarr Njie, Carter Manley and others. Plus, who are our top 3 candidates to return to the squad for 2022 and who our our top 3 candidates who should pack their bags and find another club?Subscribe to our official Do...
2022-01-181h 07
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastHWNT-RGV to host forum exclusively for women candidatesMCALLEN, Texas - The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas-RGV is hosting the latest in its Women in Politics series on Jan. 18.The forum takes place at the Double Tree in McAllen, starting at 5 p.m, and features women candidates on the ballot in the March 2022 primaries. Board member Cynthia Sakulenzki will be the moderator.The statewide HWNT was formed in 1986. The RGV chapter was revived in 2012. Della Fay Perez Rodriguez, vice chair of development for HWNT-RGV, said the organization as a whole seeks to “advance the educational, cultural, social, legal and economic well-being of...
2022-01-1108 min
Mujeres In The Know PodcastBonus Episode! Mujer In The Know: Inti Rocha, Founder of Mercadito de Mujeres - RGVBonus Episode! For this episode, Natalie chats with Inti Rocha, Founder of Mercadito de Mujeres - RGV. Mercadito de Mujeres - RGV is a pop up market that showcases women creatives in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Tune in to hear about the amazing things this organization has in store for the RGV community!
2021-12-1821 min
South Texas Border Sports Podcast with Rey SilvaMike Reyes of the RGV Stampede joins the podcastIn this episode, the new president of the RGV Stampede, Mike Reyes joins the podcast. Host Rey Silva discusses how Reyes became involved with soccer and specifically in the RGV. Reyes and Silva discuss the RGV FC Toros roster plus the recent team form and how it could be turned around.
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2021-08-2331 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastRGV Focus leaders discuss disappearance of students during COVID pandemicEDINBURG, TEXAS - The leaders of RGV Focus have given their views on the disappearance of Rio Grande Valley students from virtual classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Some schools, such as Vanguard Academy, did not lose any students. Others in the region lost many. In the attached podcast, Ron Whitlock interviews Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, senator director of RGV Focus, Dr. Narciso Garcia, superintendent of Vanguard Academy, Cledia Hernandez, provost of Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, and Ramiro Gonzalez of Falcon Bank.In addition to a discussion on the students that disappeared, the s...
2021-06-0616 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastMoney-swap arrangement allows RGV MPO to speed up Veterans Bridge project by four yearsBROWNSVILLE, Texas- A project to improve inspection facilities at Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates in Brownsville is being fast-forwarded four years thanks to an innovative money-swap arrangement.The Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization would not have had money in the budget for the project until 2026, even though it is shovel-ready. So, the executive director of the RGV MPO, Andrew Canon, approached other large MPOs around the state to see if they could help.The North Central Texas Council of Governments said they could help. They agreed to essentially loan RGV MPO $14.6 million for...
2021-05-3007 min
SA Soccer18. What happens in RGV stays in RGVKaylor from Hammering Down Podcast drops by to discuss the Legion FC vs San Antonio FC
Royce and Rafa talk about what went wrong do in RGV outside of ESPN+ issues
2021-05-191h 16
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastRGV in national spotlight but no local public radio or TV to cover itWESLACO, Texas - While the Rio Grande Valley is in the national spotlight due to the surge of unaccompanied children arriving at the southern border, there is no local NPR or PBS news service to cover it.This outrages a nonprofit set up to bring NPR back to the Valley. The group is called: Grassroots Public Radio RGV.“It is outrageous to me that one of the most economically distressed areas in the United States - and yes, the border is the United States, contrary to what many folks’ believe - does not have a loca...
2021-04-1703 minSouth Texas Border Sports Podcast with Rey SilvaWomen in Sports featuring Amairani Ramirez of RGVFC and RGV VipersIn this episode, we feature the media relations manager of RGV FC and RGV Vipers Amairani Ramirez to talk about what it was like working in a bubble environment, her start in sports, and how she has progressed in the field.
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2021-03-2219 min
Kasey Van Etten Sports Talk PodcastApril Aguilar - Community Relations Manager - RGV Vipers and RGV FC TorosApril, who is the community relations manager for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the RGV FC Toros, spoke with me more about herself and her role and more on women working in the sports world.
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2021-03-1635 minSouth Texas Border Sports Podcast with Rey SilvaThe Striker Texas RGV correspondent Nate Mata joins the podcastIn this episode... Nate Mata of The Striker Texas for RGV Soccer stops by to talk about the latest happening regarding Men's and Women's Soccer at UTRGV plus the latest signings over with the RGV FC Toros.
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2021-03-0835 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastTeach for America-RGV hosts webinar on how to emerge stronger post-COVID-19EDINBURG, Texas - If Rio Grande Valley parents cannot pay their light bill, how are their children going to be able to access the Internet to do the remote learning expected of them?This was one of the questions posed by Dr. Rodney H. Rodriguez, senior director for RGV Focus, during a recent webinar hosted by Teach for America-Rio Grande Valley.The webinar was titled, “How can education and workforce development lead to a strong RGV post-COVID-19?” One of the topics that came up was the digital divide. Rodriguez said his nonprofit has appli...
2020-11-2158 minSouth Texas Border Sports Podcast with Rey SilvaAnother sports team in the RGV?... Meet another EBA team called the RGV HurricanesThe Evolution Basketball Association added another team in the Rio Grande Valley. They are the RGV Hurricanes and their owner Issac De La Garza joins the podcast to discuss how the team is coming along after hosting tryouts and what they want to accomplish in their inaugural season in the EBA.
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2020-11-0222 minSouth Texas Border Sports Podcast with Rey SilvaHouston Texans fan club in the RGV... Sign Me UP!In the NFL the Dallas Cowboys are known as America's Team... but in the state of Texas, the Houston Texans are in the in-state rival. In the Rio Grande Valley where it is also known to be Cowboy country, but the Texans fan base in the RGV has something to say about that. Michael Garza of the leaders of the Houston Texans fan club in the Rio Grande Valley joins the podcast on how the popularity has risen for the Texans in the RGV and how they are making it grow.
This episode was r...
2020-10-0542 min
Thought About Food PodcastFood Insecurity in the Pandemic with Food Bank RGVIn this second episode I talk with Stuart Haniff from the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley about food insecurity during the pandemic and its economic fallout. We talk about the way food security is manifesting itself right now by looking at this local context, as well as some ways you can help directly.
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Stuart Haniff is the director of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande V...
2020-09-0724 min
Samvedh Sagas (Telugu Podcast)7 Reasons Why People Hate RGV | An Analysis by an RGV Fan | Telugu PodcastRGV is an inspiration for many. At the same time, he is hated by so many.
Some of the deep rooted reasons why people generally hate RGV are discussed in this podcast.
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2020-06-1010 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastRGV Focus: Valley is making good progress in educationHARLINGEN, RGV Focus, a collective impact initiative of Educate Texas, has unveiled its 2019 annual report and scorecard.As with last year’s report, the title is “Contigo,” which is Spanish for “With You.”The scorecard tracks the key metrics RGV Focus has identified to be important in understanding education in the Rio Grande Valley. It also tracks how the Valley scores in comparison to those for the state of Texas. “In this year’s annual report you will see that Rio Grande Valley students now match or out-perform their Texas peers in eight out of 12 key i...
2020-06-0311 min
The My Love of Golf PodcastPJ KOENIG - The RGV Tour. Hi Kick'n adventures. Golf Photography & Playing golf with Bill Murray | THE MLOG PODCAST EP 68Patrick "PJ" Koenig - Hi Kick'n it across the country on The RGV tour .
Patrick Koenig may have lived out many a golfers fantasy when he boarded his RV, or RGV as it would be more appropriately emblazoned, and set of to play over 400 golf courses across America.
A bold move, but one that would take PJ and his legion of followers on a pictorial golf odyssey across a nation. All culminating in that final putt of the tour at Bandon Dunes and the subsequent delivery of a substantial donation to the First Tee Project in...
2020-04-211h 10
Smokler At MidnightCVC RGV - Dancing By Myself MixEVERY OTHER WEEK CHULITA VINYL CLUB FEATURES A MIX FROM OUR VERY OWN CHULITA DJS - the mix comes directly from their vinyl collections to you!
FROM CVC RGV:
"This mix was carefully curated by each CVC RGV Chulita from the comfort of their own home. This includes vinyl from each of their collections and include songs that bring back many memories, gets us up and dancing by ourselves and gives us the strength and or hope to look forward to our futures. "El Disco Es Cultura" means more to us now more than ever. Hold on tight to your lov...
2020-04-1900 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastPresident of Aspen Institute to speak at Teach for America-RGV galaMCALLEN, Texas - Dan Porterfield, the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, will give the keynote speech at Teach For America-RGV’s Honor Roll Gala.The gala takes place at the McAllen Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, starting at 6:30 p.m. It will be Porterfield’s first visit to the Rio Grande Valley. Click here to purchase a ticket.Teach For America-RGV, a nonprofit that has been in the Valley for 29 years, is hoping to $150,000 from the gala. The proceeds will allow the group to grow its teaching and leadership force. “We invite y...
2020-02-0535 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastPodcast: RGV health summit to look at gaps in access to secondary careWESLACO, RGV - Gaps in access to secondary healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley will be the focus at RGV Equal Voice Network’s Rio Grande Valley Health Summit.The summit takes place at Knapp Conference Center in Weslaco on Dec. 12.To prepare for the summit, the RGV Equal Voice Network’s health working group conducted a survey of Federally Qualified Health Centers and other safety net clinics in the Valley. These surveys interacted with 603 patients. The group also conducted 13 focus groups throughout the Valley, conducted in English and Spanish. The information collected forms the basi...
2019-12-0923 min
Coastal Advocacy Adventures PodcastEpisode 36: Friends Of RGV ReefShane sits down with Gary Glick from Friends of RGV Reef. RGV reef is a 1650-acre artificial reef 12 miles from South Padre Island. Have a listen to this episode and then go on over to http://www.rgvreef.com/ and like their Facebook Page - Friends of RGV Reef.
2019-11-131h 00
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastExplore RGV unveils interactive Birding Adventure GuideWESLACO, RGV - An interactive map has been created as part of the Explore RGV project highlighting 44 sites where birders can see exotic and rare birds in the Rio Grande Valley.The new “Adventure Guide” has been launched to coincide with the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival that takes place in Harlingen, Nov. 6-10.The announcement came at a board meeting of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. LRGVDC oversees Explore RGV. The project was kick-started last year with a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Its website and mobile app has arou...
2019-10-0511 min
Golf-ishPatrick Koenig - Photography and The RGV TourThis week we have Patrick Koenig, professional photographer and international golf player extraordinaire. You may know Patrick from his time on the RGV Tour where he traveled around the country playing almost 500 rounds of golf and raising over $20,000 for the First Tee Seattle. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the more memorable moments on the RGV Tour, how he turned his passion for golf and photography into a career and his next adventure on and off the course. If you wanted to know more about this laid back yet equally energetic guy, then this episode is for yo...
2019-09-0300 min
The RGV PodcastThe RGV Podcast - 08.16.19 (S2E0)The RGV Podcast: Season 2 Episode 0
In this episode: Introducing Season 2, Call for Suggestions For Guests, and what's coming in Season 2.
This episode of The RGV Podcast: Season 2 Episode 0
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2019-08-1600 min
The Clubhouse with Shane BaconEp. 120 - Patrick Koenig of the RGV Tour recapCreator of the RGV Tour and the RVG Tour podcast, Patrick Koenig steps in The Clubhouse with Shane Bacon to detail his experiences from one of the best stories in golf, the recently finished RGV Tour. Koenig purchased a RV and was on a mission to play golf for a full year covering the lower 48 states with the main goal of raising money for the first tee of greater Seattle charity. Shane & Patrick recap his awesome adventure that included 400+ rounds of golf, multiple funny stories on the road, what the experience was like and what's next for the RGV...
2019-02-0651 min