Rio Grande Guardian

Title: Harlingen EDC Panel Discussion
Runtime: 53:45
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Harlingen Economic Development Corporation recently co-hosted a Commercialization & Investment Tour event with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. It was held at Texas State Technical College-Harlingen's Welcome Center. The event featured a panel discussion on economic and workforce development issues moderated by Beverly Ticer Loftus, COO of Harlingen EDC. The three panelists were Sally Perez, chief program officer for Workforce Solutions Cameron, Ana Hernandez, planning and development director for the City of Harlingen, and Ramiro Aleman, economic development director for Cameron County. Here is a video recording of the discussion.

Title: Freedom Bank
Runtime: 21:05
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Freedom Bank recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new branch in south McAllen. The address is 100 S. Expressway 83, McAllen. The financial institution started out as First State Bank in Freer, Texas, in 1957. It was later known as Freer State Bank and Brush Country Bank. In an interview with the RGG Business Journal, Arturo ‘Art’ Ortega, CEO explained why the name changed to Freedom Bank in 2019. “The name Freedom Bank represents so much to all of us and in undertaking that name comes a huge responsibility. By adopting this name, we aim to grow the bank and put forth an image that will represent our values and our commitment to the communities of Duval and Hidalgo County, eventually encompassing other surrounding counties.” Here is a video recording of the remarks made from the podium at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Title: Arturo 'Art' Ortega
Runtime: 2:38
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Freedom Bank recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new branch in south McAllen. The address is 100 S. Expressway 83, McAllen. The financial institution started out as First State Bank in Freer, Texas, in 1957. It was later known as Freer State Bank and Brush Country Bank. In an interview with the RGG Business Journal, Arturo ‘Art’ Ortega, CEO explained why the name changed to Freedom Bank in 2019. “The name Freedom Bank represents so much to all of us and in undertaking that name comes a huge responsibility. By adopting this name, we aim to grow the bank and put forth an image that will represent our values and our commitment to the communities of Duval and Hidalgo County, eventually encompassing other surrounding counties.” Here is the Business Journal’s interview with Ortega.

Title: Emilio Santos Zermeño
Runtime: 3:48
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Musician Emilio Santos Zermeño is the founder and leader of award-winning mariachi band, Mariachi 7 Leguas. The band performed recently at the 5th Annual Art of the Giving Banquet, held at the Creative Arts Studio in San Juan. The funds raised are going towards the efforts of Hidalgo City Council Member Augusto Contreras to build a Rio Grande Valley Conservatory of the Arts. In an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Santos Zermeño said he is a strong supporter of the project.

Title: Joaquin Spamer
Runtime: 6:52
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Index is the national trade association for the maquiladora industry in Mexico. There are many local chapters and the one in Reynosa is one of the biggest. On October 30, 2025, Index Reynosa held its annual convention, titled 2025 Index Reynosa FORO. At the event, the RGG Business Journal interviewed one of the speakers, Joaquin Spamer, co-founder and chairman of RioPlex. Here is the interview.

Title: Jorge Torres
Runtime: 5:54
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Index is the national trade association for the maquiladora industry in Mexico. There are many local chapters and the one in Reynosa is one of the biggest. On October 30, 2025, Index Reynosa held its annual convention, titled 2025 Index Reynosa FORO. At the event, the RGG Business Journal interviewed one of the speakers, Jorge Torres, president of Interlink Trade Services. Here is the interview.

Title: Luis Bazan
Runtime: 6:17
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Index is the national trade association for the maquiladora industry in Mexico. There are many local chapters and the one in Reynosa is one of the biggest. On October 30, 2025, Index Reynosa held its annual convention, titled 2025 Index Reynosa FORO. At the event, the RGG Business Journal interviewed one of the speakers, Luis Bazan, director of the Pharr International Bridge. Here is the interview.

Title: Alfredo Guajardo
Runtime: 5:46
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Index is the national trade association for the maquiladora industry in Mexico. There are many local chapters and the one in Reynosa is one of the biggest. On October 30, 2025, Index Reynosa held its annual convention, titled 2025 Index Reynosa FORO. At the event, the RGG Business Journal interviewed one of the speakers, Alfredo Guajardo, president of Index Reynosa. Here is the interview.

Title: Morgan LaMantia
Runtime: 6:41
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Former state Sen. Morgan LaMantia is a board member of RioPlex, the nonprofit that helps to market the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Tamaulipas around the world. Recently, LaMantia participated in an in-depth discussion about how to ensure the Valley's Census count is accurate in 2030. In 2020, there was a large undercount, which meant the region did not get all the federal funding it could have. This is because funding for many federal programs is determined by population. The discussion took place at Pappadeaux in Pharr and was led by Angela Broyles, president and CEO of the Texas Census Institute. After the meeting concluded, LaMantia gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview.

Title: Marie Garcia
Runtime: 5:37
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Marie Garcia, a board member of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, says the popular Commercialization & Investment Tour program that she helped create will be expanded in the new year. The tours take in a different Valley city every month and are designed to showcase the commercial land available for development. The tours attract commercial real estate brokers, economic development officials, and land developers. Garcia spoke at a recent Commercialization & Investment Tour event in Harlingen.

Title: Norma Sepulveda
Runtime: 5:56
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda says her city is growing fast and the best part about it is that the growth is intentional and planned. Sepulveda gave the opening remarks at a Commercialization & Investment Tour event co-hosted by Harlingen Economic Development Corporation and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. She particularly emphasized the work of Harlingen EDC and Texas State Technical College-Harlingen.

Title: Vicente Gonzalez
Runtime: 5:53
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez has explained how and why the current government shutdown should end. In an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, he also spoke about his concerns over cuts to the budget, particularly with relation to important healthcare programs. The McAllen Democrat says Texas is the least insured state in the nation and South Texas is the least insured part of Texas. So, he says, cuts to government programs are going to impact South Texas the most.

Title: Gina Cano-Monreal
Runtime: 19:30
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Gina Cano-Monreal, provost of Texas State Technical College-Harlingen, has given an in-depth presentation on the programs on offer at TSTC-Harlingen, how the college helps local industry, and her vision for the institution over the next five to ten years. Cano-Monreal spoke at a Commercialization & Investment Tour event co-hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation. The event was held at TSTC-Harlingen's Welcome Center.

Title: Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar
Runtime: 4:53
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 28, 2025, for their eagerly anticipated Center of Wellness & Opportunity. Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar, CEO of the group, gave closing remarks at the ceremony. Here is a video recording of her remarks.

Title: Daniel Rivera
Runtime: 2:54
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: There was a huge turnout for a groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Elsa's new community center. In addition to local elected officials, economic development leaders, and residents, VIPs from across the region attended. The center, to be built in Mario Leal Park, will be used to improve education, healthcare, and connectivity. Here is an interview with Daniel Rivera, executive director of Elsa Economic Development Corporation.

Title: Alonzo 'Al' Perez
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: There was a huge turnout for a groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Elsa's new community center. In addition to local elected officials, economic development leaders, and residents, VIPs from across the region attended. The center, to be built in Mario Leal Park, will be used to improve education, healthcare, and connectivity. Here is an interview with Elsa Mayor Alonzo 'Al' Perez.

Title: Elsa Community Center Groundbreaking
Runtime: 5:30
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: There was a huge turnout for a groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Elsa's new community center. In addition to local elected officials, economic development leaders, and residents, VIPs from across the region attended. The center, to be built in Mario Leal Park, will be used to improve education, healthcare, and connectivity.

Title: Mike Willis
Runtime: 3:00
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Mike Willis is executive director of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. At a recent STMA meeting in Harlingen, Willis spoke about the Nov. 4 election. He said STMA does not normally get involved in elections or politics. However, he said the association is allowed to recommend support for propositions. Willis said there are two propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot STMA is backing. Proposition 1, which would provide funding to Texas State Technical College, and Proposition 4, which dedicates state funding for big water projects.

Title: Dr. Juan Diego Palacios
Runtime: 10:44
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: November is National Diabetes Month. According to health surveys, one in ten people in the United States have diabetes, Most have Type 2 Diabetes. In Texas, one in eight people have diabetes. Most have Type 2 Diabetes. In the Rio Grande Valley, one in three people have diabetes. About half do not know they have diabetes. To coincide with National Diabetes Month, the Rio Grande Guardian interviewed Dr. Juan Diego Palacios, an Endocrinologist at DHR Health Endocrinology and Diabetes Institute.

Title: Gustavo De Leon and Nurith Galonsky
Runtime: 5:39
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Brownsville's newest, tallest, and largest hotel will be the Embassy Suites by Hilton. The hotel, to be built on Pablo Kisel Boulevard, will have seven floors, 170 all-suite guest rooms, and 12,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. According to the City of Brownsville, the hotel will redefine hospitality in the Rio Grande Valley's largest city. At a recent groundbreaking ceremony, the Rio Grande Guardian interviewed Brownsville City Commissioners Gustavo De Leon and Nurith Galonsky.

Title: Barry Patel
Runtime: 5:12
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Brownsville's newest, tallest, and largest hotel will be the Embassy Suites by Hilton. The hotel, to be built on Pablo Kisel Boulevard, will have seven floors, 170 all-suite guest rooms, and 12,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. According to the City of Brownsville, the hotel will redefine hospitality in the Rio Grande Valley's largest city. The hotel is being built by Ruby Red Hospitality. Its president, Barry Patel, gave the Rio Grande Guardian an interview at the recent groundbreaking ceremony.

Title: Texas Business Minute
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Title: Joel Gonzalez
Runtime: 3:32
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: ConsultingPoint, Inc., a resource manufacturer serving the industrial motors sector, has selected Harlingen as the site for its relocation and expansion. The company is currently based in Brownsville. ConsultingPoint has found land near Harlingen Industrial Park. It means a $2.1 million investment in Harlingen. Joel Gonzalez, president and founder of the company, spoke about the relocation plans at a recent meeting of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. The meeting was held at the Harlingen Convention Center. Gonzalez said it is a challenging project and asked for everyone’s prayers.

Title: Ramiro Aleman
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Ramiro Aleman, director of Cameron County's economic development department, spoke recently at a South Texas Manufacturers Association meeting. As the meeting was held at the Harlingen Convention Center, Aleman focused on the impact his work is having on Harlingen. He also mentioned the latest developments at SpaceX and the Port of Brownsville. He said Harlingen's workforce can and is benefiting from these developments.

Title: Hernan Colmenero
Runtime: 4:00
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Hernan Colmenero is founder and board president of the Institute for Ecology Scholarship & Health. A Rotary Club member, he attended Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. During the event, Colmenero gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in English, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran.

Title: Orlando Campos
Runtime: 10:15
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, the Rio Grande Valley Partnership hosted the latest in its Commercialization & Investment tours in Harlingen. Held in the Welcome Center's auditorium, the event brought together a number of experts on the Harlingen economy. One was Harlingen Economic Development Corporation CEO Orlando Campos. In his remarks, Campors spoke about Harlingen's efforts to land a data center. Intrigued, the RGG Business Journal asked for an interview with Campos. He gave us more details. Here is the interview.

Title: Eddie Treviño, Jr.
Runtime: 6:40
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: On October 23, 2025, Workforce Solutions Cameron, led by CEO Rafael Vela, hosted the Texas Talent Connection Grant Award Ceremony at the group’s Harlingen Workforce Center. Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor, Albert Treviño III, and Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., were in attendance, along with education and community partners. During the ceremony, Workforce Solutions Cameron was awarded a $350,000 Texas Talent Connection Grant to support Project INTERN — Inspiring New Talent for Employment Resource Network. Two additional grants to further expand workforce opportunities were also announced: the Healthcare Internship Grant ($100,000) and the Workforce Innovation Fund — Project C.R.A.N.E. ($250,000). In an interview with RGG Business Journal, Judge Treviño spoke about the importance of these grants, and also about a new economic impact study released by SpaceX.

Title: John Cowen, Jr.
Runtime: 8:11
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., has given the RGG Business Journal an update on the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan. The plan is developed every five years by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Border Trade Advisory Committee. TxDOT describes the plan as “a comprehensive, multimodal, Texas-Mexico long-range plan. It identifies current and future transportation needs, challenges, and opportunities for moving people and goods across the Texas-Mexico border.” The last plan was issued in 2021. Now, TxDOT and BTAC are working an update that will come out in 2026. The first meeting to secure input from border stakeholders occurred two weeks ago in Brownsville. Mayor Cowen said he attended to ensure the next plan factors in the growth of his city and major developments in the region, such as SpaceX and the expansion of industrial activity at the Port of Brownsville.

Title: Isaac "Ike" Tawil
Runtime: 32:28
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: McAllen City Manager Isaac "Ike" Tawil was keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Rhodes Enterprises. Tawil said McAllen City Commission has challenged his office to "create a community of opportunity, to create a community of excitement, to create a community where there is something that is always happening." He also teased a new initiative the City is working on to help small businesses that involves the Chamber and UT-Rio Grande Valley.

Title: Rafael Vela
Runtime: 2:43
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: On October 23, 2025, Workforce Solutions Cameron, led by CEO Rafael Vela, hosted the Texas Talent Connection Grant Award Ceremony at the group’s Harlingen Workforce Center. Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor, Albert Treviño III, and Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr., were in attendance, along with education and community partners. During the ceremony, Workforce Solutions Cameron was awarded a $350,000 Texas Talent Connection Grant to support Project INTERN — Inspiring New Talent for Employment Resource Network. Two additional grants to further expand workforce opportunities were also announced: the Healthcare Internship Grant ($100,000) and the Workforce Innovation Fund — Project C.R.A.N.E. ($250,000). In an interview with RGG Business Journal, Vela said these grants will provide hands-on training, certifications, and internship opportunities — helping local students and young adults build the skills they need to succeed in high-demand careers. He also spok...

Title: Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza
Runtime: 17:10
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Edinburg City Council Members honored their retiring mayor, Ramiro Garza with a specially called meeting in his honor. Garza spoke about how he has made Edinburg his home, his work as leader of the city's economic development corporation, city manager, and mayor, and why he chose not to run for re-election. A slideshow of photos and there was a strong endorsement by state Rep. Terry Canales. Two former Edinburg mayors were in attendance, Joe Ochoa and Richard Garcia.

Title: Adriana Contreras
Runtime: 6:49
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Adriana Contreras is a member of the Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville. She played a key role in Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. During the event, Contreras gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in Spanish, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran.

Title: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is a big supporter of the GEAR UP program and to prove it he recorded a video for Region One Education Service Center to play at a celebration of the Class of 2013, a cohort of students who will benefit from the funding the program brings for the next seven years. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a seven-year federal initiative designed to increase early college awareness, readiness and success for students. The program follows a cohort of students starting in 7th grade through their first year of post-secondary education.

Title: Ron Whitlock
Runtime: 6:39
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Ron Whitlock was founder of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Corpus Christi and its first president. Whitlock attended Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. During the event, Whitlock gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in English, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran.

Title: Ruben Cortez
Runtime: 7:06
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Ruben Cortez is a board member of Region One Education Service Center. On October 20, 2025, Cortez spoke at an event held to celebrate Region One securing two GEAR UP grants supporting seventh graders at over 20 area school systems.The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a seven-year federal initiative designed to increase early college awareness, readiness and success for students. The program follows a cohort of students starting in 7th grade through their first year of post-secondary education. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Cortez said Region One will implement its nationally recognized model among two cohorts of over 11,000 students at partner school systems to help promote post-secondary education.

Title: Sonia A. Falcon
Runtime: 3:35
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Sonia A. Falcon is a board member of Region One Education Service Center. On October 20, 2025, Falcon spoke at an event held to celebrate Region One securing two GEAR UP grants supporting seventh graders at over 20 area school systems.The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a seven-year federal initiative designed to increase early college awareness, readiness and success for students. The program follows a cohort of students starting in 7th grade through their first year of post-secondary education. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Falcon said Region One will implement its nationally recognized model among two cohorts of over 11,000 students at partner school systems to help promote post-secondary education.

Title: Tino Villarreal
Runtime: 4:55
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Brownsville City Commissioner Tino Villarreal spoke at Rotary's 2025 International Peace Summit, held at the Brownsville Events Center on Saturday, Oct. 18. Speaking in English and Spanish, Villarreal welcomed visitors from out of town and spoke about the growth his city is experiencing. Here are his remarks from the podium.

Title: Mike Willis
Runtime: 3:44
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Pharr Economic Development Corporation recently hosted an event to celebrate Manufacturing Week. The event, which saw manufacturing companies interact with high school students, was held at the Pharr Research & Development Center. The aim was to tell students the benefits of working in manufacturing. During the event, the RGG Business Journal secured an interview with Mike Willis, executive director of the South Texas Manufacturers Association.

Title: Victor Perez discusses Manufacturing
Runtime: 1:57
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Pharr Economic Development Corporation recently hosted an event to celebrate Manufacturing Week. The event, which saw manufacturing companies interact with high school students, was held at the Pharr Research & Development Center. The aim was to tell students the benefits of working in manufacturing. During the event, the RGG Business Journal secured an interview with Victor Perez, president of Pharr EDC.

Title: Jonathan B. Flores
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: The Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with Pharr City Manager Jonathan B. Flores at the 2025 Start of the Produce Season event at the Pharr International Bridge. Around 22 million pounds of fresh produce crosses the Pharr International Bridge every day. In the interview, Flores spoke about the importance of the fresh produce industry for Pharr, the Rio Grande Valley, and Texas.

Title: Eddie Anaya
Runtime: 5:48
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Eduardo "Eddie" Anaya is a longtime Valley Interfaith leader and board member of VIDA. VIDA stands for Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement. The group recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala at the McAllen Convention Center. At the event, Anaya told the Rio Grande Guardian how VIDA came about. Valley Interfaith played a key role, he said.

Title: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz
Runtime: 19:50
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz has given an update on her efforts to get Mexico to fully pay its water debt to the United States under a 1944 U.S.-Mexico water sharing treaty. De La Cruz held a press conference at the offices of Texas Citrus Mutual in Mission, Texas. Also speaking at the event were Dale Murden, president of Texas Citrus Mutual, Daniel Rivera, executive director of Elsa Economic Development Corporation, and Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of Texas International Produce Association.

Title: Gina Hinojosa
Runtime: 18:42
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: State Rep. Regina "Gina" Inez Hinojosa, D-Austin, has announced her candidacy for governor of Texas. The Brownsville native made the announcement in the Historic Alonso Building in downtown Brownsville. Hinojosa attended Oliveira Middle School and Hanna High School in Brownsville; UT-Austin, where she studied Government, and George Washington University, where she studied Law. Her father is Gilberto Hinojosa, the former Cameron County Judge and former Texas Democratic Party chair. Before becoming a state representative in 2017, Hinojosa worked for the American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees, and for the law firm of Kator, Parks & Weiser. She was also an Austin ISD school board member and worked part-time for Catholic Charities USA, Texas Rural Legal Aid, and the Equal Justice Center.

Title: RioPlex Video Spanish Subs
Runtime: 4:22
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Title: Joaquin Spamer
Runtime: 1:22
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Businessman Joaquin Spamer, founder of the CIL Group, had a speaking role at Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez's 2025 State of the County Address. He spoke via a video recording that was played during the event. The focus of Spamer's remarks was RioPlex, the new marketing campaign designed to promote the Rio Grande Valley and northern Tamaulipas across the world. Here are his remarks.

Title: Salvador Rizzo Tavares
Runtime: 5:35
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Salvador Rizzo Tavares is Rotary International Director for 2024-2026. He played a key role in Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. During the event, Rizzo gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in Spanish, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran.

Title: Denise Garza
Runtime: 5:00
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Denis Garza is trustee for Brownsville ISD, Position 2. Garza gave an exclusive interview to the Rio Grande Guardian about a big bond issue that will go before the voters of Brownsville in November. Garza urged a "yes" vote on the bond, saying it is important for the future education of BISD students. In the interview, Garza also spoke about a decline in student enrollment, caused by competition from charter schools. She also spoke about parents keeping their students away from school because of the recent ICE raids.

Title: Alma Garcia Betancourt
Runtime: 3:18
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Alma Garcia Betancourt is governor of Rotary International’s District 4130 in Mexico. She played a key role in Rotary’s recent International Peace Summit, held at Brownsville Events Center. During the event, Garcia gave the Rio Grande Guardian an exclusive interview. The interview, in Spanish, was conducted by Guardian reporter Daniela Capistran.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez - 2025 State of the County Address

Title: Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez - 2025 State of the County Address
Runtime: 55:26
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez recently held his 2025 State of the County Address at the McAllen Convention Center. Judge Cortez spoke on a range of issues, including county finances, the new county courthouse, the Prosperity Task Force, and RioPlex. Hidalgo County's four county commissioners also spoke via video messages. Other elected officials and VIPs also participated via video messages. Here is a video recording of the address in full.

Title: Nick Rhodes
Runtime: 3:14
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Esperanza Homes, in partnership with Rhodes and the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for two new communities, Sapphire at La Sienna and Villas at La Sienna. The event took place on Thursday, October 16th, at 4401 La Sienna Pkwy, Edinburg, Texas. Among those to speak at the event was Nick Rhodes, president and CEO of Esperanza Homes. Here are his remarks from the podium.

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