The Valley's Morning News Rewind

We talk about the recently passed McAllen School District bond, we look at a proposed desalination plant, we look at the rapid construction and economic growth in the RGV, and we get an update from UTRGV.

Cameron County Administrator Pete Sepulveda discusses major cross-border infrastructure projects currently advancing through the presidential permit process.   Nicolas Mirman, Commercial Director at Valley International Airport in Harlingen, talked about what travelers can expect in 2026.   Dante Galeazzi, President & CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, looks at the state of fruits, vegetables, and agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley and across Texas.   Orlando Campos, CEO of the Harlingen EDC, talked about the economic growth in Harlingen.

We talk about the recently passed McAllen School District bond, we look at a proposed desalination plant, we look at the rapid construction and economic growth in the RGV, and we get an update from UTRGV.

McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. Rene Gutierrez talks about how the school district will implement the recently passed bond.   Mark M. Ellison, Director of Business Development for Texas IDE Water assets, talked about the proposed water desalination project in the RGV,   Jeremy Smith of Matt’s Building Materials talks about key forces fueling the rapid construction and economic growth in the RGV.   UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talks about another successful year of graduates, including the inaugural class from the state’s only podiatric medicine program.

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.

Mark M. Ellison, Director of Business Development for Texas IDE Water assets, talked about the proposed water desalination project in the RGV,   Jorge Torres, President and CEO of Interlink Trade Services talked about the refunds on tariffs from the Trump administration.   Raul Gonzalez with the Hidalgo County Sheriffs’ office talked about the on going crack down illegal THC vaping cartridges.   Drew Lents talked about a website that shows who’s voted in local elections. Politquera.com

We get a look at the Museum of South Texas History, we get an economic update from the Pharr international bridge, we look at economic growth in Weslaco, and we look at how UTRGV is applying AI in an academic setting.

Dr. Francisco Gujardo, CEO of the Museum of South Texas History, talked about visiting the museum.     Luis Bazan Director of the Pharr International Bridge gave us an economic update from the bridge.   Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez gave us an economic update from Weslaco   Professor Giorgio Gotti, Dean of the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship and Jonikka Charlton, Vice Provost for Student Success and Academic Affairs talked about new guidelines for using AI in an academic setting.

We talk to a local company involved in many construction projects in the area, is the new world screwworm getting closer to the RGV, we get an economic update from Mission, and we look at unemployment numbers in the area.

David Martinez and Issac Garza with CAPA (Concrete Asphalt Pipe Aggregates) talked about the many constructions projects they have been involved with.     Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the new world screw worm getting closer to the RGV.   Teclo Garcia, Director of the Mission Economic Development Office, gave us a business update from Mission.   Mike Willis with the South Texas Manufactures Association gave us the latest unemployment numbers.