Best Mario Munoz Podcasts (2024)

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Edinburg Mayor gives shoutout to Letty Leija at grand opening of ACE Center 11:30

5h ago11:30

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EDINBURG, Texas - At a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City of Edinburg’s new Arts, Culture and Events (ACE) Center, Mayor Ramiro Garza made a point of singling out for praise Letty Leija. The director for the office of library and cultural arts played a big role in the project from the very beginning, the mayor said. “I want to take this moment to…

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169: Richard Jewell (2019) 1:22:53

4h ago1:22:53

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Let’s finish one of the movies we originally planned. Clint Eastwood’s movie about the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing confusion. https://www.loiteringinwonderland.com/By Hollywood Is Dead

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Robert and Laurie Lozano explain the Life Currency Endowment 19:29

4h ago19:29

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EDINBURG, Texas - Pharr businessman Robert Lozano, CEO of F&P Brands, and his wife Laurie are to donate $1 million from the Robert & Laurie Lozano Family “Life Currency” Endowment to benefit Driscoll Children’s Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. Driscoll’s leadership says the funding will ensure children in the Valley will always have access to wor…

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An audio recording of the Q&A section of former Ambassador Antonio Garza's conversation with the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 22:55

35m ago22:55

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MCALLEN, Texas - A former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico says chambers of commerce and the business community in general can help turn down ugly political rhetoric. Antonio Garza was asked if political rhetoric hampers trade negotiations and good trade policies. He was asked this question by Cynthia Sakulenzki, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber …

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An interview with Viva Benefits CEO and Co-Founder Michael Barnes 7:18

4h ago7:18

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AUSTIN, Texas - Viva Benefits, which was co-founded by former Rio Grande Valley teacher Michael Barnes, has announced a $2.2 million pre-seed fundraising round led by Chingona Ventures. Viva Benefits is a network of affordable housing partners that helps renters access essential benefits like health, education, and financial wellness. Chingona’s mo…

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An interview with Teclo Garcia about his appointment to two TxDOT advisory boards 4:44

3h ago4:44

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AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Transportation Commission has appointed Teclo J. Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation, to two advisory committees. They are the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) and the Freight Advisory Committee (FAC). Both make recommendations to the Texas Department of Transportation. TTC Commissioner Alejan…

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168: 2024 Summer Movie Catch-Up Part 2 1:53:16

4h ago1:53:16

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We have been on a break for a few months so now we have a ton of movies and shows to discuss. https://www.loiteringinwonderland.com/By Hollywood Is Dead

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167: 2024 Summer Movie Catch-Up 1:24:52

4h ago1:24:52

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We have been on a break for a few months so now we have a ton of movies and shows to discuss. https://www.loiteringinwonderland.com/By Hollywood Is Dead

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for DHR Health’s eagerly anticipated behavioral hospital 44:13

8h ago44:13

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PHARR, Texas - DHR Health has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new public-private behavioral health facility it is building in north Pharr. The hospital campus will be located at 4800 North Jackson Road in Pharr and will include a new 161,000 square foot building. The City of Pharr is providing the land. Following an appropriation by the Texas …

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Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera speaks at South Texas College 47:13

1d ago47:13

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MCALLEN, Texas - Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, Ph.D., still calls the Rio Grande Valley home, even though she is now a professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. The renowned scholar taught for many years at UT-Rio Grande Valley in Brownsville. She came back to the region recently for two speeches. One was ti…

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Everything Eugenio Marín said at COSTEP's semiconductor industry forum 1:27:57

8d ago1:27:57

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HARLINGEN, Texas - Eugenio Marín, CEO of Fundación México-Estados Unidos para la Ciencia (FUMEC), gave an in-depth presentation on the semiconductor industry at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen on Nov. 5. The "Friends of COSTEP" event was titled “Navigating the Growing Semiconductor Industry.” It was co-hosted by the Council for South Tex…

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Garza: I remain bullish about Mexico 14:42

9d ago14:42

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MCALLEN, Texas - Former U.S. ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza recently appeared on a webinar hosted by the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In his remarks, Garza gave his predictions about future US-Mexico relations and what the new presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico might mean. Garza also spoke about violence in Mexico and international …

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Everything US Rep. Vicente Gonzalez said at a $2 million check presentation to Brownsville PUB 5:36

16d ago5:36

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez has presented a $2 million-plus check to Brownsville Public Utilities Board to support the city’s Resaca Restoration Project. In his remarks at the check presentation, Gonzalez said he wished other cities in his district had the beautiful resacas that Brownsville had. “It’s always a pleasure to bring …

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Everything Mike Willis said at Pharr EDC's Manufacturing Day in Pharr event 10:50

16d ago10:50

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PHARR, Texas - An expert in manufacturing told students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and IDEA Public Schools about the benefits of working in the industry. Mike Willis, executive director of the South Texas Manufacturers Association, managed a maquiladora plant in Reynosa for 26. He was one of the keynote speakers speakers at Pharr Economic Develo…

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DHR Health Brownsville emphasizes importance of regular breast cancer screenings 11:20

18d ago11:20

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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 en…

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Everything TMAC's David Ortiz said at the 4th Annual Manufacturing Day in Pharr 8:11

20d ago8:11

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PHARR, TEXAS David Ortiz, director of UT-Rio Grande Valley’s Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, has encouraged high school students to consider manufacturing as a career. Ortiz spoke to students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and IDEA Public Schools at Pharr Economic Development Corporation’s 4th Annual Manufacturing Day in Pharr. The event was …

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Texas Transportation Commissioner Alex Meade speaks at Vistas from Texas event 15:52

26d ago15:52

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MCALLEN, Texas - Texas Transportation Commissioner Alejandro “Alex” Meade says his efforts to bring more highway project funding to the Rio Grande Valley is being made easier thanks to nearshoring. Meade said that these days his fellow transportation commissioners are coming forward to ask what more they can do to help the region. And, he said, thi…

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Katrin Leonard at IWS4 5:12

23d ago5:12

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PHARR, Texas - Engineering consulting firm Raba Kistner was one of the sponsors of the recent IWS4 summit hosted by Pharr Economic Development Corporation. IWS stands of industrial warehouse summit. The fourth such event was held at the Pharr Development and Research Center. Katrin Leonard, vice president for Rio Grande Valley operations at Raba Ki…

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Economist Luis Torres discusses manufacturing in Mexico at UTRGV's Vistas from Texas 14:33

28d ago14:33

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MCALLEN, Texas - Luis Torres, a senior business economist in the San Antonio Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, spoke recently at UT-Rio Grande Valley’s Vistas from Texas event. Torres focused his presentation on maquiladoras, nearshoring, and the impact of China on the Mexico’s economy. Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook was co-spon…

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Brian Godinez at IWS4 9:06

23d ago9:06

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PHARR, Texas - Business leader Brian Godinez is perhaps best known in the Rio Grande Valley as a marketing and communications specialist and CEO of ERO Architects. But recently he has been busy promoting a sister company to ERO - South Texas Facility Partnership. The Rio Grande Guardian caught up with Godinez at IWS4, the big industrial warehouse s…

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Everything Brownsville Mayor John Cowen said at the recent BTX Developers Tour 3:20

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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…

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An update on development at North Brownsville Industrial Park 5:40

1M ago5:40

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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 …

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Everything Rachel Connell said at Pharr Bridge’s recent Trade Talks session 27:35

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PHARR, Texas - Rachel Connell is vice president of NASCO, which stands for North American Strategy for Competitiveness. NASCO is a tri-national coalition that connects businesses, governments, educational institutions and stakeholders across the US, Canada and Mexico. Connell recently spoke at a Trade Talks session hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board …

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Everything Ken Roberts said at Pharr Bridge’s recent Trade Talks session 36:55

1M ago36:55

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For Pharr, 2023 was the second best year ever. Pharr’s trade totaled $45.82 billion in 2023. That's a better-than 50% increase from just eight years ago - but 1.26 percent less than the 2022 record. When you're looking at Pharr’s trade over time, the norm is record-breaking trade. Sixteen times in the last 20 years, in fact. The fact remains, howev…

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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar discusses transportation infrastructure funding for Starr County 9:48

1M ago9:48

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RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS - Between them, the counties of Starr and Zapata will receive close to half a billion dollars for transportation infrastructure projects over the next ten years, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has announced. The federal funding will go towards the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2025 Unified Transportation Program, which is the…

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Brianna Casares discusses the Ruby Red Ventures Build Mission Fund 6:08

1M ago6:08

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MISSION, Texas - Mission Economic Development Corporation believes its Ruby Red Ventures Build Mission Fund helps attract small businesses to the city. Under the program, small businesses that have been going for two years, are in good standing, and based in Mission, can apply for up to $15,000 in grants. The grants can be used to help with operati…

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Everything Mike Willis said at STC's National Manufacturing Day event 24:59

1M ago24:59

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MCALLEN, Texas South Texas College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program recently celebrated National Manufacturing Day. The event, held at STC’s Technology Campus in south McAllen, showcased the opportunities available to students interested in making a career in the manufacturing industry. South Texas Manufacturing Association Executive Dir…

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EP 39: Spray Foam Secrets with Mario Munoz of SprayFoamGenie 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Spray Foam Secrets with Mario Munoz of SprayFoamGenie! This is a CAN'T MISS episode if you are looking to learn about the importance of insulation in your home! We dive into everything you should know about Discover how proper insulation can reduce energy bills, improve comfort, increase your homes value, and MORE! We also dive into how insulation …

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An interview with a descendent of Mexican folk hero and revolutionary, Catarino Garza 11:08

2M ago11:08

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BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Harlingen resident Federico “Fred” Garza delivered a handwritten note to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador when he met him in Matamoros last Monday. Asked what he wrote in his note, Garza said: “I basically just thanked him for having made all the effort to finally recognize Catarino Garza, my great-great-uncle. I g…

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EP 38: Unlocking the Power of Impact Doors and Windows with Justin Vanbever of Condado Window 1:14:27

2M ago1:14:27

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Unlocking the Power of Impact Windows and Doors with Justin Vanbever of Condado Window! This is a CAN'T MISS episode if you are looking to learn about how impact windows and doors can help keep you and your family SAFE during hurricane season! We dive into everything you should know about windows, doors, the current and past technologies, and so mu…

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Students: The Frontera Leadership Institute is a great program for budding entrepreneurs 5:02

2M ago5:02

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Students participating in the Frontera Leadership Institute at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization in downtown Brownsville have nothing but praise for the program. The 12-week program is run by LMNTS, a nonprofit based at eBridge whose aim is to empower diverse talent with the elemental skills needed to become t…

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An interview with Cameron County Economic Development Director Ramiro Aleman 16:28

2M ago16:28

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Ramiro Aleman, Cameron County’s economic development director, says there has not been a better time to invest in his county than now. Aleman participated in a recent panel discussion about economic development in the Lower Rio Grande Valley at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization. The event was co-hosted by Comc…

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Attorney Francisco Peña-Valdes discusses a trade mission that connected southern Mexico to the RGV 16:52

2M ago16:52

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PHARR, TEXAS - Francisco Peña-Valdes, an attorney with Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton, helped facilitate a recent trade mission to the Rio Grande Valley involving 45 business owners and entrepreneurs from southern Mexico. The trip was organized by the McAllen chapter of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos and COMCE Sur. It included stops in McAllen,…

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How Texas Southmost College fulfills DFG Solutions' labor needs 6:29

2M ago6:29

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Rio Grande Guardian was recently given a tour of Texas Southmost College’s ITEC Center. The Center houses the college’s workforce training and continuing education programs. During the tour, Ricardo Treviño, TSC’s director of industry relations and outreach, introduced us to one of TSC’s industry partners, DFG Solutions, LL…

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Rep. Cuellar discusses Starr Camargo Bridge bill in Congress 2:48

2M ago2:48

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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas - International trade between the United States and Mexico has increased to $1.4 million per minute, reports Congressman Henry Cuellar. Cuellar spoke about border commerce on the floor of the House of Representatives as he thanked his colleagues for passing legislation to help Starr Camargo Bridge. “Trade between the U.S. and…

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A wide-ranging interview with Bill Dietrich, director of the Port of Brownsville 8:02

2M ago8:02

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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 M…

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Trump defends plan to impose tariffs on imported goods 9:13

2M ago9:13

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - If elected president for a second time, former President Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on automobiles manufactured in Mexico. Trump made the announcement in the presidential debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. “They're building big auto plants in Mexico, in many cases owned by China. They're building these mas…

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Everything Paul Rodriguez when he was presented with a leadership award from Futuro RGV 10:47

2M ago10:47

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MCALLEN, 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. …

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McAllen teacher looks back at the first ten years of FIRST in the Rio Grande Valley 6:04

2M ago6:04

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MCALLEN, Texas - As the sun rose over McAllen on a milestone day, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement. FIRST in Texas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering STEM education, marked its 10th anniversary in serving the Rio Grande Valley by revealing the latest season challenge for the FIRST® Tech Challenge program. In a region that has lon…

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UT-Rio Grande Valley, Los Alamos National Lab, announce partnership 42:57

2M ago42:57

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EDINBURG, Texas - Dr. Hiram Moya is associate professor and graduate coordinator in the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at UT-Rio Grande Valley. In a recent interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Moya spoke about a new collaboration UTRGV is forging with the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Moya said UTRGV will …

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Everything Elizabeth Suarez said at the AEM conference in McAllen 5:22

2M ago5:22

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MCALLEN, Texas - Elizabeth Suarez, president of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, spoke at a conference hosted by the McAllen chapter of Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos. AEM brought dozens of business owners from the south of Mexico to the Rio Grande Valley to learn about doing business in the United States. The business owners also visited Phar…

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Bazan discusses his latest trip to Mexico City 5:27

2M ago5:27

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PHARR, Texas - Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan is in Mexico City today for a meeting of the US-Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group. At the meeting, Bazan will give an update on the second span project. Delegates from the United States and Mexican governments, the states of New Mexico and Texas, and the Mexican states…

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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn discusses 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty at Mission press conference 25:04

2M ago25:04

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MISSION, Texas - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn says the U.S. is “almost” coming close to a trade war with Mexico due that country’s failure to comply with an international water treaty. Speaking at a press conference held at the Mission Event Center, Cornyn said the Texas agricultural industry is facing an “existential crisis” because Mexico has not releas…

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Everything Norman Roy Garza said as a panelist at Bridging Borders & Beyond 9:46

2M ago9:46

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BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Norman Roy Garza, Jr., executive director of the newly formed Texas Space Commission, is in great demand in South Texas. On Aug. 27, Garza was a panelist at a luncheon hosted by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Brownsville Events Center, the event was titled “Bridging Borders & Beyond - The Impact of US-Mexico R…

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Everything Ala Qubbaj said at the UTRGV CECS 2024 Convocation 53:32

2M ago53:32

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EDINBURG, TEXAS - The College of Engineering & Computer Science is the fastest growing and most productive college at UT-Rio Grande Valley, says its dean. Dr. Ala Qubbaj gave an update on college activities at CECS’s 2024 Convocation. He said one in seven students at UTRGV are part of CECS and, pro rata, its faculty bring in the most grants and res…

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Everything Dr. Fred Farias said at the UTRGV CECS 2024 Convocation 4:48

2M ago4:48

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EDINBURG, Texas - The chairman of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board was awarded the Dean’s Medallion at the UT-Rio Grande Valley College of Engineering & Computer Science 2024 Convocation. Dr. Fred Farias, a Valley native, received the award Dr. Ala Qubbaj, dean of the college. Qubbaj noted that Farias has helped CECS secure accreditati…

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An interview with Congressman Henry Cuellar about funding for Starr County schools 2:54

3M ago2:54

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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas - Congressman Henry Cuellar has announced $14.4 million in federal funding for Starr County school districts for free or reduced meals for students. The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Cuellar said the funds can b…

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Everything Janie Cavazos said at this month's South Texas Manufacturers Association meeting 4:53

3M ago4:53

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MCALLEN, Texas - Ten new industrial parks are to be built in the City of Pharr or its ETJ, with almost 11 million square feet of warehouse space. This news was conveyed by Janie Cavazos, vice president of business recruitment, at a meeting of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. The meeting was held at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in McAll…

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Everything Judith Arrieta Munguía said at Bridging Borders & Beyond 7:19

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Mexico can play an important role in helping the United States with its space exploration endeavors. This is the view of Judith Arrieta Munguía, Mexico’s consul in Brownsville. Arrieta was a panelist at a Brownsville Chamber of Commerce luncheon titled “Bridging Borders & Beyond - The Impact of US-Mexico Relations and Space Exp…

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An explanation fromTxDOT about State Loop 195 2:34

3M ago2:34

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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas - The eagerly anticipated State Loop 195 project in Starr County is now a priority for the Texas Department of Transportation, Gov. Greg Abbott has announced. The 17.4 mile State Loop 195 project is located in Starr County and traverses the limits of Rio Grande City, the City of Escobares and the City of Roma. The project con…

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