The Valley's Morning News Rewind

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.

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