On The Border with George Altgelt

¡Politics & Más!

Join Sergio Mora, Hammrod News, Carlos Mariano Guerra for our first 2026 episode! • Vanessa Perez' $6M Boondoggle: What's the real cost? • Webb County Judge race: Can Tano E. Tijerina take down Henry Cuellar? • Venezuela under Trump Admin: Mission accomplished? Tune in for thought-provoking Laredo politics discussions!

Meet Joaquin Rodriguez, a real lawyer for a real court!

After 12 years of distinguished service on the bench, Judge Monica Notzon leaves the 111th District Court better than she found it and career prosecutor, adjunct professor, and public servant Joaquin Rodriguez intends to do the same. Learn about Joaquin’s stellar career as an Assistant District Attorney and his leading role as a civil litigator on behalf of the City of Laredo — and why he believes his years of experience make him the right person for the job. https://youtu.be/03s7PFOgPcE

Breaking the Mold: The Art of Health with Dr. Melissa Martin

New Episode Alert! Just dropped: "On the Border with George Altgelt and Friends" featuring Laredo's own trailblazing Dr. Melissa Martin! We're diving deep into lifestyle medicine, root-cause health solutions, and her innovative Axis Direct primary care model right here in Laredo. From growing up on a South Texas ranch to building personalized health plans that go beyond pills-- think nutrition, sleep hacks, stress-busting tips and even a shot of olive oil? https://youtu.be/5psU2FbNPyc

Former Laredo Councilmember Eliseo Valdez: Then and Now – An Analysis of Laredo Faith and His Heart of Service.

After the Laredo Citycouncils fouled a $417 million dollar bond, Eliseo Valdez shared his view on how the city invested in projects that would yield economic development return on investment vs. the city's new model of maxing the credit card just because we can. Join us for insight into how a heart of service, faith, and vision can help lift everyone and not just the powers that be.

Producer Karen Gaytan wins an Emmy

Laredo's own Karen Gaytan brings home an Emmy as a producer for 'Stories of Hope and Ingenuity' in National Geographic's Science Fair: The Series. On the Border visits with Karen regarding her purposeful steps and the exercise of true grit along the uphill road to living out her purpose on earth