Best Rio Grande Podcasts (2024)

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

2h ago27:35

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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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Planting churches in Zacatecas - a conversation with Josh Dunn 51:32

3d ago51:32

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Josh and Heather Dunn have been at work church planting in Zacatecas Mexico for over 12 years now. The Lord has blessed them and now the church plant is grown and working to plant other churches! Listen in with us as we hear how God is at work in Zacatecas Mexico to grow His Kingdom and glorify His name.…

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S5-14: Laser Precision with xTool F1 & Jewelry Educator Meaghan Young 37:54

15d ago37:54

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In this episode of For the Love of Jewelers, co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison explore the xTool F1 laser engraver and how powerfully versatile it is for jewelry artists. Then, they join Meaghan Young, a Rio for Schools instructor and founder of Crested Butte and Sedona Jewelry Schools, who shares insights into teaching and the importance of …

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

7h 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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Obedecer es el Primer Paso - Una conversación con Leticia de la Rosa 42:08

5d ago42:08

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"Soy Leticia de la Rosa, de México. Dios me ha guiado a servirle y prepararme en el Seminario Bíblico Río Grande con un enfoque en Misiones. He tenido la bendición de realizar un viaje misionero a África y servir en BSM un programa para compartir el evangelio en la universidad de Texas. Actualmente, estoy en Zacatecas, México, impartiendo talleres …

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

4h 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

22h 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

4d 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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El que comenzó la buena obra - Una conversación con Moisés, Jonathan y Kerlin 30:55

11d ago30:55

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Escucha las historias de tres estudiantes del Seminario Bíblico Río Grande. Moisés Aguilar, de Honduras, relata su proceso de visa y cómo ha confiado en la voluntad de Dios. Jonathan Orellana, de El Salvador, comparte cómo aprendió a dejar sus deseos en segundo plano para seguir el plan de Dios. Kerlin Jiménez, de Honduras, nos cuenta la pérdida de…

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

10d 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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Welcome to Mini Podcasts! - with students Juancho, Sol, and Juan 29:30

17d ago29:30

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I'm trying out something new, mini podcast. Not to replace our normal podcast, but something to help you meet students one by one each week. What do you think? Give it a listen and let me know. Enjoy!By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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Donde Dios Quiere que Esté - Una Conversación con Maribel Mendonca" 31:18

17d ago31:18

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By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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

15d 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

16d 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

17d 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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God is Faithful - with Gerardo and Dalia Lorenzo 34:44

24d ago34:44

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Many already know the names and faces of Gerardo and his wife Dalia who have been serving so faithfully here at Rio Grande for many years. But maybe you have not heard the story of how they came to Rio Grande or how they met. This is the first part of their story. We will be revisiting them later (Lord willing) to hear more of their testimony and w…

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Dios es fiel - Una conversación con Gerardo y Dalia Lorenzo 35:36

25d ago35:36

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Somos ex-estudiantes del Seminario Bíblico Río Grande. Dios nos ayudó a salir adelante cada día y hemos visto su fidelidad en nosotros.By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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

24d 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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Video Production for the Lord, from Honduras to Louisville - with Yensel Carcamo 37:53

1M ago37:53

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Yensel's last semester of bible college was my first semester of language school. We worked together but now that he speaks more English and I speak more Spanish we can hear the rest of the story of how God brought him into video production ministry as a teenager and how he continues on using his media skills for the Lord's Kingdom.…

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Dios se glorifica en nuestras debilidades - Una conversación con Yensel Carcamo 40:35

1M ago40:35

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Soy de Honduras, ex-alumno del Seminario Bíblico Río Grande. Dios usó cada etapa de mi vida para moldearme y usarme para su gloria. De esa forma seguir proclamando el evangelio y la esperanza de Cristo a través de Media.By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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

27d 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

27d 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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The Rio Grande Podcast: Season 2 Recap 39:55

27d ago39:55

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And 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 f…

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

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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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The Lord directs our paths - a conversation with Jhony and Violeta Gonzales 38:25

1M ago38:25

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Listen in and enjoy hearing how God is working near the border to grow His church among the bilingual community in Hebbronville TX. Jhony Gonzales shares his story.By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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

1M 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

1M 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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Nunca dejamos de aprender en el camino del Señor - Una conversación con Jhony y Violeta Gonzales 32:53

1M ago32:53

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Somos de México, ex-alumnos del Seminarío Bíblico Río Grande. Dios abre puertas para seguir aprendiendo acerca de él y así servirle en el campo.By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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Bazan discusses his latest trip to Mexico City 5:27

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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Welcome to The Rio Grande Valley! 40:44

1M ago40:44

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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 showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas - RGV 956

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

1M 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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God Opens Doors and Changes our Plans - a conversation with Noe Mendoza 52:54

1M ago52:54

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Noe Mendoza is a graduate of Rio Grande Bible Institute (now Seminario Biblico Rio Grande) from many years ago. He has things to share with has that we have not heard yet on this podcast, but as always, he is eager to share about the Lord's faithfulness! Even when He changes are plans.By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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Dios abre puertas - Una convesación con Nóe Mendoza 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Soy ex-alumno del Seminario Bíblico Río Grande. Dios me recordó aquella ocasión de querer servirle a él por completo. Dios manifiesta su poder y abre puertas para estudiar y servirle.By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Everything SpaceX's Kathryn Lueders said in her presentation at Bridging Borders & Beyond 28:01

2M ago28:01

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - SpaceX is about to bring another 300 engineers and technicians to its Starbase facility at Boca Chica. This news was revealed by Kathryn Lueders, general manager of Starbase, at a luncheon event hosted by Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Lueders was the keynote speaker for a program titled: “Bridging Borders & Beyond - The Impa…

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A panel discussion about space exploration and the RGV at Bridging Borders & Beyond event 36:26

2M ago36:26

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Activity at SpaceX was front and center during a panel discussion that took place at a luncheon event hosted by Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 27. The event, held at the Brownsville Events Center, was titled: “Bridging Borders & Beyond - The Impact of US-Mexico Relations and Space Exploration in the Rio Grande Valley.”…

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Valley Drivers, Llanteros and Why We Love The RGV 30:04

2M ago30:04

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This 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 me…

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U.S. Rep. Vincente Gonzalez discusses impact of Inflation Reducation Act 3:08

2M ago3:08

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HARLINGEN, Texas - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán said she was recently with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris when they announced plans to save money on prescription drugs. Asked about the plan, U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez said: “Those are basic needs that I think communities like those in Rio Grande …

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Everything Joaquin Spamer said at the AmCham reception in Brownsville 3:15

2M ago3:15

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The CIL Group has provided the Rio Grande Guardian with some exclusive photos from the two recent American Chamber Mexico (AmCham) events in Brownsville. The first event was a half day conference held at the Brownsville Events Center. It was titled: US-Mexico Leaders’ Summit: Binational High-Level Dialogue. Among those giving t…

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An interview with Viva Home Team CEO Michael Barnes 14:54

2M ago14:54

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EDINBURG, Texas - The median U.S. renter has $6,300 in net wealth. The median U.S. homeowner has $254,000 in net wealth. Edinburg-based Viva Home Team wants to reduce that gap by helping renters. "At Viva, we are a mission-driven team dedicated to closing the 40X renter wealth equity gap. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build w…

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Julián Gutierrez - "We have the best story in the word." 40:04

2M ago40:04

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This episode is special for several reasons. We hope you enjoy it! Let us know in the comments what about Julian's story interested you most. What questions do you wish we would have asked him?By Rio Grande Bible Ministries

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Harmon: There is a sustained water crisis in the RGV 45:18

2M ago45:18

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SAN BENITO, Texas - Craig Harmon, general manager of Cameron County Irrigation District No. 2 and Cameron County Drainage District No. 3, recently had a private meeting with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez. Also at the meeting were officials with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. In his power point presentation, Harmon did not hold back. He said he wanted…

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