We get a look at a proposed desalination plant, we get an update on trade tariff refunds, we look at a growing concern of THC vaping cartridges in Hidalgo County, and we look at interesting local voting data.

We look at the process of landing a ship manufacturing company, we get an update in recruiting manufacturing to the RGV, we look at the evolution of international trade with the U.S., and we look at the importance of community banks.

Gilbert Salinas, President & CEO of the Greater Brownsville EDC talked about Saronic Technologies’ decision to build an AI boat manufacturing facility locally.   Mario Reyna, President of RioPlex talked about their recent international outreach, including a business‑focused tour in Mexico City.   David Martinez‑Longoria, economist for CAPA provided a detailed look at the evolution of international trade — from NAFTA to USMCA.   Ford Sasser, President and Owner of Rio Bank outlines Rio Bank’s growth and reinforces the importance of community‑rooted banking.

We talk to an organization about how they are helping HS students ready for the workforce, we get update on the USMCA trade agreement, we get an economic update from Brownsville, and we get an update from the Port of Brownsville.

Maricela De Leon, Executive Director of RGV Lead talked about how they have partnered up with local school districts to prepare students for the global workforce, by preparing students academically and college and career ready.    Jorge Torres, founder and president of Interlink Trade Services talked about what is next or the USMCA trade agreement.   New Brownsville City Manager Alan Guard talked about his vision for Brownsville.   Sergio Tito Lopez Chairman of the Brownsville Navigation District gave us an update on the Port of Brownsville.

We talk about the future of water in the region, we talk about a recent trip to Washington D.C. that highlighted the RGV workforce, we get an update on the water reservoir levels, and we look at the sale of the Cimarron Country club in Mission.

region’s water future, from desalination and reverse osmosis to expanding service for human consumption.    Johnny Vasquez, Executive Director of the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association, talked about their recent visit to Washington D.C. where they presented the Dignity Act, a proposal focused on immigration reform and strengthening the American workforce.   Rio Grande Valley Water Advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us an update on the Valley’s water outlook.   Mission EDC CEO Teclo Garcia for an in‑depth conversation about one of the biggest developments in Mission — the purchase and future transformation of the Cimarron Country Club.

We get an economic update from McAllen, should the RGV be considered one metropolitan statistical area, we talk about a recent trip to Washington D.C. that highlighted the RGV, how do international partnerships help our local economy.

McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil talked about the latest on sales tax numbers, construction growth, and the wave of new development happening across the city.   COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez talked about a major idea shaping conversations across South Texas — creating one unified Rio Grande Valley MSA.   Paco Sanchez, President & CEO of The Rio Grande Valley Partnership, talked about their recent trip to Washington D.C. to push and highlight the Valley’s economic growth.     Brownsville’s Economic Development Director, Gilberto Salinas, breaks down how international partnerships are supercharging the local economy.

We get an update on recruiting industry to the RGV, we look at the regional report focusing on manufacturing and workforce, the Hidalgo International Bridge celebrates 100 years

Mario Reyna, President of RioPlex, talked about the region’s latest efforts in industry recruitment — including a successful mission to Mexico where they presented the RGV’s growing economic strength.   Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP, talked about this year’s comprehensive regional report focused on manufacturing, workforce, and economic opportunity across the Rio Grande Valley and Laredo.    Juan Olaguibel, Assistant City Manager for McAllen and Superintendent of Bridges, talked about the 100th anniversary of the historic Hidalgo Bridge and the major updates underway at the Anzaldua’s Bridge.   Ronnie Cavazos and Efrain Gomez with the South Texas Builders Association talk about a major step forward for students in the Rio Grande Valley.