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Joshua MorolesClean Water, Real Talk: Contaminants, PFAS, and What’s Actually in Your Tap WaterWhat’s REALLY in Your Water? PFAS, E. Coli, Arsenic & The Fight for Clean Tap Water in the RGVInterview with Jessie, Senior Water Technician from Colair | Hosted by Joshua Moroles🛑 WARNING: You might never look at your tap water the same way again.In this episode, we expose the hidden dangers in South Texas water — especially in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) — with expert insights from Jessie, Senior Water Technician at Colair, a company specializing in advanced home water filtration systems.From cancer-causing chemicals to E. coli found in treated water, we unpack the biggest threats to your drinking water and...2025-07-2234 min
The Rio Grande PodcastS3.EP11 - Physical Exercise for the Mind with Aaron Trains, Personal TrainerMeet Aaron, a personal trainer who used rigorous physical exercise to help develop his own mental strength in the wake of anxiety and depression. There’s a lot of great reasons to get up and get moving - and mental wellness is at the top of the list. #rgv #956 #riograndevalley #mentalhealth #exercise Text us! Support the show2025-06-0532 min
The Rio Grande PodcastICYMI - Valley Drivers, Llanteros, and Why We Love the RGVThis week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social media! Have a great week everybody and don’t forget to smile! #ForTheValley #RGV #956 #LocalPodcast “ICYMI” is a series taking us back to previously released episodes from past seasons that gained traction on social media a...2025-04-1030 min
Border to Border with Rudy MirelesMaking Wishes Come True with Make-A-Wish RGVText me: You could make it on the show!April is World Wish Month, a time to celebrate the life-changing work of Make-A-Wish and the incredible impact they have on children battling critical illnesses. On today’s episode of Border to Border, we’re joined by Rebecca Gearhart, CEO of Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley, to talk about the power of a wish, the local families they’ve helped, and how we can all play a part in making dreams come true.We’ll also reflect on the inspiring story of four-year-old Justin Perez, who bravely fought a...2025-03-2021 min
The Rio Grande PodcastS3.EP3: Only-In-The-RGV?? Unraveling ‘Valleyisms’This week we go back and dissect the comments section of one of our TikTok posts, discovering things that are apparently Only-In-The-Valley with a guest from California for some insight and verification. How many things can you think of that are only in the 956? #ForTheValley Thanks for subscribing to the show on YouTube and for the incredible IG support! Don’t forget that Valley Homework. Have a great week and happy listening! #956 #rgv #southtexas #valleyText us! Support the show2025-03-0528 min
The Rio Grande PodcastS3.EP1 - Wildlife Photography in the RGV with Manny MarquezAaand we’re back! Welcome to Week 1 of the THIRD season of @TheRioGrandePodcast! We’re starting this thing off by heading to the brush country at Santa Cruz Ranch with local wildlife photographer @peaceofwildlifetx Emmanuel Marquez to get a glimpse of his work in the RGV oasis that is our backyard wildlife scene. The Valley’s parks and refuges are full of breathtaking moments that are waiting to be captured, and Manny helps us get started in the hobby that has given him both peace and adventure right here at home. Don’t forget to watch @Area956’s content t...2025-02-1934 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles🌟 Border to Border Live: Housing Market Tariffs & Starbase City Plans! 🌟Text me: You could make it on the show!🏡 New Tariffs & the Housing MarketCould upcoming tariffs on materials from Mexico & Canada drive home prices higher in the RGV? We break down what it means for buyers, sellers, and builders.🚀 Starbase: The Next Texas City?SpaceX is moving forward with plans to incorporate Starbase, Texas. What does this mean for Boca Chica, local governance, and the future of the RGV?📊 What It Means for the ValleyFrom economic shifts to real estate trends, we’re looking at how these developments could resha...2025-02-1719 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles🌟 Border to Border Live with Rudy Mireles – Jan 21st Edition: RGV Freeze, Power Outages & What’s Next! 🌟Text me: You could make it on the show!🌡️ Freezing Temps Hit the ValleyThe Arctic blast has arrived, and temperatures are dipping into the 20s! We’re breaking down what to expect tonight and when we'll finally see some warmer weather.⚡ Power Outages Impact ThousandsNearly 20,000 people lost power overnight across the Valley. We’ll discuss what caused the outages, ERCOT’s response, and how crews are working to restore service.🛠️ Cold Weather Prep 101With another frigid night ahead, we’re sharing practical tips to keep your ho...2025-01-2215 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles🌟 Border to Border Live with Rudy Mireles – Jan 17th Edition: New Schedule, SpaceX, Headlines & More! 🌟Text me: You could make it on the show!Welcome to Border to Border LIVE with Rudy Mireles! It’s Friday, January 17th, and we’re kicking off our first show under the new 8 PM schedule! Tonight, we’re covering:📰 Major headlines, including Valley firefighters battling wildfires in California, updates from the RGV Hispanic Chamber's "State of the Valley," and TxDOT's plans for a new I-69 Connector.🚀 Breaking down yesterday's SpaceX Starship launch—what went right, what didn’t, and what’s next for the program.🌡️ Your weekend weather outlook—brace for a cold front, big temperatu...2025-01-1819 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles🌟 Border to Border LIVE with Rudy Mireles – January 10th Edition 🌟Text me: You could make it on the show!On today’s Border to Border LIVE, we’re diving into the stories shaping the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Here’s what’s on deck:🚀 SpaceX’s Next Big Step: The seventh flight test of Starship is set for January 13, showcasing major advancements in design and performance. From upgraded heat shields to reentry experiments, we’ll break down what this means for the future of space exploration and the Valley.🌴 Boca Chica Beach Closures: Cameron County has announced beach closures and roadb...2025-01-1022 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles🌟 Border to Border LIVE with Rudy Mireles – January 6th Edition 🌟Text me: You could make it on the show!On today’s Border to Border LIVE, we’re diving into the stories shaping the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Here’s what’s on deck:🚀 SpaceX Expansion: The FAA has unveiled SpaceX’s plans to increase rocket launches at Boca Chica. What does it mean for jobs, the environment, and life in the Valley? Get the details on public meetings and how you can make your voice heard.❄️ Cold Weather Update: A strong cold front is moving through the RGV. Find out how...2025-01-0626 min
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 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles🌟 Border to Border LIVE with Rudy Mireles – December 18th Edition 🌟Text me: You could make it on the show!On today’s Border to Border LIVE we’re diving into the hottest topics impacting the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Here’s what’s on deck:👨⚖️ Headline Spotlight: Updates on the Hidalgo County courthouse hearing involving two brothers charged in a high-profile case—get the latest details.📉 Federal Reserve Meeting: Will we see an interest rate cut today? What does it mean for homebuyers, small businesses, and our wallets here in the Valley? Let’s break it down.🚀 SpaceX Update: The FAA has cleared the 7th Sta...2024-12-1825 minBorder to Border with Rudy MirelesBorder to Border Live with Rudy Mireles 12/16/24Text me: You could make it on the show!On this episode, Rudy highlights the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society’s urgent need for community support as they work to save animals despite being at full capacity. Plus, hear about local fire safety initiatives and why every vote mattered in Harlingen and Weslaco’s runoff elections. And it’s "Your Money Monday," where Rudy breaks down the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cuts and how they impact your wallet, your home, and your savings.Powered by Gelman Vision, Border to Border Live is your go-to source f...2024-12-1630 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles12/6/24 HeadlinesText me: You could make it on the show!🎙️ Border to Border – Friday, December 4th!Rudy Mireles brings you the latest news and updates from across the Rio Grande Valley, powered by Gelman Vision. In today’s episode:🔪 San Juan Stabbings: Three police officers recover after being attacked during a domestic violence call.⚖️ Freemason Lodge Murder: A final pre-trial hearing is set for Julio Diaz in this high-profile case.🚰 Rio Grande City Controversy: Police Chief Noe Castillo faces another suspension over faulty water meters costing the city over $1 million.2024-12-0616 minBorder to Border with Rudy Mireles12/2/24 Rudy Responds to The New Yorker MagazineText me: You could make it on the show!In this edition of Border to Border with Rudy Mireles, Rudy shares his thoughts on a recent article in The New Yorker that painted the Rio Grande Valley in a less-than-favorable light.•The Texas OB-GYN Exodus: Rudy critiques the article’s portrayal of the Valley as a place of despair while highlighting the progress and hope in our healthcare system, including the transformative impact of UTRGV’s School of Medicine.•Economic and Tech...2024-12-0210 min
The Rio Grande PodcastThe Rio Grande Podcast: Season 2 RecapAnd just like that, Season 2 is all wrapped up! Thanks so much for supporting the show and a huge thank-you to all our guests for an awesome season and great conversations. We can’t wait to be back next season - things are going to look a whole lot different! Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and social media and thanks for being a great Rio Grande Peep! #rgv #956 #mcallen #podcast Text us! Support the show2024-09-1239 minThe Rio Grande PodcastWelcome to The Rio Grande Valley!This week we’re going back to the basics and talking about what the RGV is all about and giving visitors some insight in the area known as Deep South Texas. Welcome to McAllen, and welcome to the Rio Grande Valley! #ForTheValley #McAllen #RGV #956 Text us! Support the show2024-09-0240 minThe Rio Grande PodcastThe Rio Grande Podcast: Valley Drivers, Llanteros and Why We Love The RGVThis week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social media! Have a great week everybody and don’t forget to smile! #ForTheValley #RGV #956 #LocalPodcast Text us! Support the show2024-08-2730 min
Cuadros CornerDallas Gutierrez EP 63Dallas is an RGV transplant from the panhandle of Texas. He spends his days fighting for the rights of his clients and his nights with his family. From a young age, Dallas has had a passion for justice and standing up for what is right, which led him to pursue a career as an attorney.
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This episode is sponsored by Backdoor Modern Vintage, your creative hub for fashion, photography and video - located in the center of the...2024-07-2148 minThe Rio Grande PodcastHarlingen’s Cookies4College: A Sweet Small-Business Journey with Madelynn BirdwellThis week we sit down with Madelynn Birdwell, founder/owner of the beloved ‘Cookies4College’ in Harlingen. We wanted to know: How do you grow a small unknown college-saving side gig into a thriving high-demand business that everyone loves? This is another RGV market/pop-up shop success story that you’ll love, from an incredible local you should know. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to follow @Cookies4CollegeRGV and @TheRioGrandePodcast on social media to support the journey! #ForTheValley #CookieLady #RGV #956 Text us! Support the show2024-07-151h 09The Rio Grande PodcastNana's Taqueria: A Little Piece of Beautiful México in Weslaco, TXHave you been to @NanasTaqueria in Weslaco? What has blossomed into a ‘Business of the Year’ success story started out as a last-ditch effort to stay afloat in the middle of life-changing moves on a small corner lot in Weslaco. Listen in as owner Roxanna Treviño looks back on a whirlwind journey of determination, necessity, vulnerability and love that has shaped the story of Nana’s Taqueria. We want to thank the Treviño family for an amazing gem the RGV has come to embrace and take pride in. Don’t forget to follow @TheRioGrandePodcast on social media and on You...2024-07-0858 minThe Rio Grande PodcastSea Turtle, Inc. - Saving the Planet’s Sea Turtles with Wendy Knight, CEOThis week we take a deep dive into the work going on at Sea Turtle, Inc. in South Padre Island. Have you visited yet? Sea Turtle, Inc. truly is the future of sea turtle conservation for the world. The most common species found here is the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle - a critically endangered species. One of the facility’s biggest objectives? Educating the community and teaching us how we do our part to save the turtles and the ecosystems that empower them to thrive. Don’t forget to follow @SeaTurtleIncTX and @TheRioGrandePodcast on social media to stay...2024-06-1042 minThe Rio Grande PodcastGilbert Hernandez of ‘Búho’: The Community Bookstore that Brownsville NeededHave you checked out ‘Búho’ bookstore? Búho is the Rio Grande Valley’s newest local bookstore in downtown Brownsville. What started out literally as a wandering shower thought turned into a local gem of a bookshop that is bringing people together every week to help build the sense of community that the 956 deserves. From regular wine tastings to adult spelling bees, you can find more than just your favorite book at Búho. The man behind the operation? Gilbert Hernandez, owner/operator, full-time genius, part-time birder and occasional’Forest Gump’. Thanks for listening in and don’t forget to foll...2024-06-0341 minThe Rio Grande PodcastRGV Dietician Isaac Anzaldua - Food, Culture and PerspectiveThis week we head to Rio Grande City to talk to Mr. Isaac Anzaldua, Registered Dietician. You might recognize his last name as he is connected to the people that the Anzalduas Park and Bridge around Mission, Texas are named after. Join the conversation as he reflects on his love of food, culture and his people. Be sure to follow @nuestro.nutrition and @TheRioGrandePodcast on social media for more great local 956 conversations. Text us! Support the show2024-04-1554 minThe Rio Grande PodcastIngrid Monserrat: “Planting” Change in the RGV with Maria Cruz CuisineHey RGV! Season Two is here and it’s starting off with a bang! Meet Ingrid Monserrat, local visionary and owner of Maria Cruz Cuisine plant-based restaurant. Driven by a mission to “Be the Change”, Ms. Ingrid has found her passion of guiding the community to a healthier lifestyle through wellness and plant-based eating. Growing up around ranching and delicious (but not always healthy) Mexican foods, she knew first-hand the challenge it can be to swap beloved traditional meals for sustainable, better options. The solution? Maria Cruz Cuisine restaurant, where even the biggest carnivores can be turned into believers. Listen...2024-03-251h 01
Cuadros CornerIliana Villalobos EP 43(timestamp below)
Iliana Villalobos is an attorney at the Villalobos Law Firm, where she diligently advocates for her clients in the areas of family law, criminal law, and personal injury law.
Her belief in the importance of education, a hard work ethic, and faith in Christ began at South
Texas Christian Academy, where she graduated in 2014 as valedictorian. Upon graduating, Iliana
went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Economics from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Her passion for advocating for others and her analytical skills led her to the prestigious Univers...2023-12-2052 min
The Way to College PodcastThe Way to College Podcast - Ep 131 - Victor B. Saenz, Ph.D. - Part IIn this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Victor B. Saenz. He is a Rio Grande Valley native, and is the Associate Dean for Student Success, Community Engagement, & Administration (UT College of Education), L. D. Haskew Centennial Professor in Public School Administration, and the Co-Founder, Project MALES & Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Color. He has a wonderful story and I am so happy he took the time to share his story with us. Check it out! #podcast #rgv #956 #lajoya #education #utlonghorns #utaustin #ucla #projectmales #latino #tejano #college
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Cuadros CornerNoe Barrera EP 40(timestamp below)
Noe Barrera started the social media page "RGV Lowriders" which promotes the car culture through pictures, videos and upcoming events in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Cuadros CornerLissette Marie EP 39timestamp below 👇
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Lissette Marie Is Born and raised in the heart of Texas. She’s not just a singer/songwriter, but a sonic storyteller with her guitar as the narrator. Catch her and her band setting the stage on fire at local venues and bars across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond, turning each gig into a musical journey. From pop to rock, and even a touch of country, Lissette’s eclectic style brings a mix of cover songs and original tunes that paint a vivid picture of her musical versatility.
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...2023-11-2248 minThe Rio Grande PodcastDaniel Seddiqui: The “Most Traveled Person in America” Visits the RGVIt was his Grande Finale! The “most-traveled man in America” has spent years exploring the United States to get a taste of life and work in every corner of the country. He had seen and experienced it all - except for one last piece of the map: the great South Texas. Now that he’s finally conquered his “final frontier” in the RGV, he’s sat down with @TheRioGrandePodcast to talk about his experience exploring the southern border! Join us for a fun, interesting and curious conversation with Mr. Daniel Seddiqui as he reflects on his final stop across the country...2023-11-0850 min