Rio Grande Guardian
Jeremy Everett speaks at the Hunger in the RGV forum
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- Jeremy Everett speaks at the Hunger in the RGV forum
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- 12:14
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez hosted a forum at South Texas College’s Mid-Valley Campus in Weslaco titled: “Hunger in the RGV: A Call to Action.” Bread for the World co-hosted the event. The event brought together regional leaders, community organizations, policy experts and residents to examine hunger in the Rio Grande Valley and identify ways the community could respond. Among the speakers was Dr. Jeremy Everett, executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty.
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- Manufacturing infrastructure discussed at 2026 NADBank Summit
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- 50:42
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The NADBank Summit serves as a premier national high-level dialogue forum and networking platform focused on accelerating environmental infrastructure, sustainability, and economic growth along the U.S.-Mexico border. Hosted annually in San Antonio, Texas, where the North American Development Bank is headquartered, the summit brings together federal, state, municipal officials, private sector developers, investors, academic experts, and community leaders from both nations. A panel discussion on manufacturing infrastructure took place at the 2026 NADBank Summit. The title was: Made In North America: Manufacturing Competitiveness. The panelists were: Christian Perez Giese, executive vice president and director of CBRE; Emmanuel Loo, deputy secretary of the economy for Nuevo León; Joaquin Spamer, founder and CEO of CIL Group; and Pete Sepulveda, county administrator for Cameron County. The moderator of the panel was Shawn Hesse, vice president of sustainability in North America for JLL.
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- Everything Valeo executives said at Texas A&M McAllen (Will Wynn & Ralph Garcia)
- Runtime
- 6:43
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Valeo is a leading global automotive technology company, a Tier 1 supplier partnering with major automakers and mobility players worldwide, as well as a global aftermarket service. The French company aims to innovate to drive the transition toward safer and more sustainable mobility, and leverage deep engineering expertise to solve the industry's most complex challenges. Valeo has a manufacturing plant in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, and is building another in McAllen, Texas. On Sept. 3, 2026, Valeo executives Jean-Luc di Paola-Galloni, global external affairs & chief sustainability officer, and Zobeida Gutierrez, CAP 50 director, gave a presentation at Texas A&M University in McAllen. The audience mostly comprised engineering students interested in working for the high-tech company. The Valeo executives were introduced by Will Wynn, executive director at the McAllen campus, and Ralph Garcia, COO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation. The event closed with remarks by Dr. Sandra Hansman...
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- Zobeida Gutierrez & Jean-Luc di Paola-Galloni
- Runtime
- 38:39
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Valeo is a leading global automotive technology company, a Tier 1 supplier partnering with major automakers and mobility players worldwide, as well as a global aftermarket service. The French company aims to innovate to drive the transition toward safer and more sustainable mobility, and leverage deep engineering expertise to solve the industry's most complex challenges. Valeo has a manufacturing plant in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, and is building another in McAllen, Texas. On Sept. 3, 2026, Valeo executives Jean-Luc di Paola-Galloni, global external affairs & chief sustainability officer, and Zobeida Gutierrez, CAP 50 director, gave a presentation at Texas A&M University in McAllen. The audience mostly comprised engineering students interested in working for the high-tech company. The Valeo executives were introduced by Will Wynn, executive director at the McAllen campus, and Ralph Garcia, COO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation. The event closed with remarks by Dr. Sandra Hansman...
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- Sandra Hansmann
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Valeo is a leading global automotive technology company, a Tier 1 supplier partnering with major automakers and mobility players worldwide, as well as a global aftermarket service. The French company aims to innovate to drive the transition toward safer and more sustainable mobility, and leverage deep engineering expertise to solve the industry's most complex challenges. Valeo has a manufacturing plant in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, and is building another in McAllen, Texas. On Sept. 3, 2026, Valeo executives Jean-Luc di Paola-Galloni, global external affairs & chief sustainability officer, and Zobeida Gutierrez, CAP 50 director, gave a presentation at Texas A&M University in McAllen. The audience mostly comprised engineering students interested in working for the high-tech company. The Valeo executives were introduced by Will Wynn, executive director at the McAllen campus, and Ralph Garcia, COO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation. The event closed with remarks by Dr. Sandra Hansman...
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- Energy infrastructure discussed at 2026 NADBank Summit
- Runtime
- 32:37
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The NADBank Summit serves as a premier national high-level dialogue forum and networking platform focused on accelerating environmental infrastructure, sustainability, and economic growth along the U.S.-Mexico border. Hosted annually in San Antonio, Texas, where the North American Development Bank is headquartered, the summit brings together federal, state, municipal officials, private sector developers, investors, academic experts, and community leaders from both nations. A panel discussion on energy infrastructure took place at the 2026 NADBank Summit. The title was: Energy for the Information Age: Rethinking Border Infrastructure. The panelists were: José María Lujambio partner in Cacheaux, Cavazos, & Newton; Andrea Gibbs, founder and CEO of Gibbs Corporation; Mike Nasi, partner in Jackson Walker LLP; and Jacob Bissell, senior director for integrated system planning at CPS Energy. The moderator of the panel was Duncan Wood, president and CO of Hurst International Consulting.
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- Transportation infrastructure discussed at 2026 NADBank Summit
- Runtime
- 54:42
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The NADBank Summit serves as a premier national high-level dialogue forum and networking platform focused on accelerating environmental infrastructure, sustainability, and economic growth along the U.S.-Mexico border. Hosted annually in San Antonio, Texas, where the North American Development Bank is headquartered, the summit brings together federal, state, municipal officials, private sector developers, investors, academic experts, and community leaders from both nations. A panel discussion on transportation infrastructure took place at the 2026 NADBank Summit. The title was: Driving Growth: Transportation Infrastructure for a More Competitive Border Region. The panelists were: Roberto Tinajero, director of international bridges for the City of El Paso; Antonio Tejedo, executive vice president of investor relations at Grupo Traxion; Gerardo Fierro executive director of New Mexico Border Authority, and Paul Martinez, vice president of the Confederation of Customs Agents in Mexico. The ...
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- Pharr EDC wins international award for its Pharr Global Business Hub Partnership Initiative (Victor
- Runtime
- 12:32
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) has earned international recognition, securing a Bronze Excellence Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Pharr Global Business Hub Partnership Initiative. The award, presented in the Regional and Cross-Border Partnership category for medium-sized cities, recognizes top-tier economic development programs across North America and around the globe. Pharr EDC President and CEO Victor Perez confirmed the accolade in an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, noting that the team will formally accept the honors at the IEDC Annual Conference in New Orleans.
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- Carstens discusses North American integration at the 2026 NADBank Summit (Agustin Carstens)
- Runtime
- 39:21
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Agustín Carstens, the renowned economist, former general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, and former governor of Banco do México, gave a keynote presentation at the 2026 NADBank Summit. The Summit's theme was "Strengthening Binational Cooperation to Deliver the Infrastructure of Tomorrow." The title of Carstens' presentation was "North American Integration and Global Trends". Carstens was introduced by René Arce Lozano, a partner at Hogan Lovells.
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- Salinas previews Hunger in the RGV: A Call to Action (Felipe Salinas)
- Runtime
- 7:14
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Felipe Salinas, a leader in the Rio Grande Valley for Bread for the World, has even the Rio Grande Guardian a preview of “Hunger in the RGV: A Call to Action.” The event, spearheaded by Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez’s Office, takes place Thursday, Sept. 3, at South Texas College’s Mid-Valley Campus in Weslaco, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. later this week! “Please come prepared to join Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and a distinguished lineup of speakers who will help us learn about what we can do to address hunger and food insecurity in the Rio Grande Valley,” Salinas said. “We will be meeting in Auditorium G191 in the North Academic Building (Building G). Parking will be available in Lots 1 and 2.”
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- Adame: Pharr EDC hosts successful jobs fair (Leticia Adame)
- Runtime
- 6:43
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Providing ongoing support for existing businesses while offering a strategic landing pad for international prospects looking to break into the U.S. market are key components of the City of Pharr's economic growth strategy, according to a top economic development official. Leticia Adame, economic and workforce development director for the Pharr Economic Development Corporation, spoke with the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service to detail the success of the city’s recent regional job fair and outline how the Pharr Global Business Hub continues to strengthen the local economy.
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- Arrieta discusses Plan Mexico
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- 14:10
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The Consul General of Mexico in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguía, has given another in-depth interview to the RGG Business Journal. In our latest conversation, Arrieta spoke about "Plan Mexico," a government strategy aimed at equitable and sustainable development to achieve shared prosperity. "Plan Mexico is the meeting point between opportunity and prosperity," Arrieta stated. Regarding the USMCA, she noted: "The USMCA has provided a legal and regulatory framework to foster trade, strengthen economic collaboration, and build a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive North American region."
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- Arrieta provides latest US-Mexico trade figures
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- 12:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Consul General of Mexico in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguía, gave another in-depth interview to the RGG Business Journal regarding international trade in North America. In the interview, Arrieta presented the latest trade figures from the Mexican government. According to government reports, Mexican investment in the United States generated 97,700 jobs there in 2024. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) notes that trade with Mexico currently supports more than seven million jobs in the United States.
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- Nuevo León Governor Samuel García gives keynote address at NADBank's 2026 Summit
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- 19:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda gave the keynote speech at the North American Development Bank’s 2026 Summit. The event was held at the Kimpton Santo hotel in downtown San Antonio. In his speech, García said his state was No. 1 in almost every economic and healthcare metric. He also stressed the importance of Nuevo León’s only international land port: El Puente Internacional Colombia-Solidaridad.
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- State Department Official: NADBank’s New Water Resilience Fund is Critical for Rio Grande Valley
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- 4:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ricardo Pita Macedo, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for North America in the U.S. State Department, spoke at the North American Development Bank’s 2026 Summit. The event was held at the Kimpton Santo hotel in downtown San Antonio. In his speech, Pita Macedo said President Trump’s t America First principles prioritize the security and prosperity of border communities. And he pledged full federal backing for NADBank’s new efforts to overhaul water infrastructure along the U.S.–Mexico border.
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- U.S., Mexico & Texas Back Major Investments for Water Conservation
- Runtime
- 13:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Roberto Lazzeri Montaño, along with the North American Development Bank, and the State of Texas have announced that an initial investment of up to $164 million will be deployed for irrigation districts in South Texas. The announcement came at NADBank’s 2026 Summit in San Antonio. In addition to Lazzeri, remarks were also made by NADBank Managing Director John Beckham and Texas Water Development Board Chairwoman L’Oreal Stepney.
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- Arrieta analiza el Plan México y las últimas cifras comerciales. (Judith Arrieta Munguía)
- Runtime
- 16:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- La Cónsul General de México en Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguía, ha concedido otra entrevista detallada al *RGG Business Journal* sobre el comercio internacional en América del Norte. En la entrevista, Arrieta presentó las cifras comerciales más recientes del gobierno mexicano. Según los informes gubernamentales, la inversión mexicana en Estados Unidos generó 97.700 empleos en ese país en 2024. Por su parte, el Instituto Nacional de Investigación Económica y Social (NIESR) señala que el comercio con México sustenta actualmente más de siete millones de empleos en Estados Unidos. Además de abordar las cifras comerciales más recientes, Arrieta habló sobre el "Plan México", una estrategia gubernamental orientada al desarrollo equitativo y sostenible para lograr una prosperidad compartida. "El Plan México es el punto de encuentro entre la oportunidad y la prosperidad", afirmó Arrieta. Respecto al T-MEC, señaló: "El T-MEC ha proporcionado un marco jurídico y normat...
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- Hope Family Health Center officials thank DHR
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- 10:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- DHR Health hosted its 20th Annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament on South Padre Island on Saturday, August. 24, 2026. The fishing tournament raised money for Hope Family Health Center of McAllen. The clinic provides an array of medical services to uninsured individuals and families in the Rio Grande Valley. Over the past 20 years, DHR Health has raised over $5 million for Hope through the Fishing for Hope tournament. A dinner and awards ceremony took place at the SPI Conventions & Visitors Bureau. Among the speakers were Naomi D'Acolatse, medical director and family medicine physician for Hope, Martin Randall, chair of the Hope board of directors, and Maritza Quintanilla, Hope’s executive director.
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- D'Acolatse provides update on Hope Family Health Center
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- DHR Health hosted its 20th Annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament on South Padre Island on Saturday, August 24, 2026. The fishing tournament raised money for Hope Family Health Center of McAllen. The clinic provides an array of medical services to uninsured individuals and families in the Rio Grande Valley. Over the past 20 years, DHR Health has raised over $5 million for Hope through the Fishing for Hope tournament. A dinner and awards ceremony took place at the SPI Conventions & Visitors Bureau. The Rio Grande Guardian interviewed Dr. Naomi D'Acolatse, medical director and family medicine physician for Hope.
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- Quintanilla provides update on Hope Family Health Center
- Runtime
- 4:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- DHR Health hosted its 20th Annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament on South Padre Island on Saturday, August 24, 2026. The fishing tournament raised money for Hope Family Health Center of McAllen. The clinic provides an array of medical services to uninsured individuals and families in the Rio Grande Valley. Over the past 20 years, DHR Health has raised over $5 million for Hope through the Fishing for Hope tournament. A dinner and awards ceremony took place at the SPI Conventions & Visitors Bureau. The Rio Grande Guardian interviewed Maritza Quintanilla, Hope’s executive director.
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- Everything Luis Bazan said at STMA meeting
- Runtime
- 28:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The South Texas Manufacturing Association held its August meeting at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel in McAllen on Aug. 21. One speaker was Luis Bazan, director of the Pharr International Bridge. He spoke about the latest projects he and his team are working on. Top of the list is the eagerly-awaited second span, which will double the port of entry's capacity. Bazan said the second span will likely open in September, with an official ceremony taking place on the bridge in November.
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- Everything Teclo Garcia said at STMA meeting
- Runtime
- 6:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The South Texas Manufacturing Association held its August meeting at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel in McAllen on Aug. 21. One speaker was Teclo Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation. He spoke about the latest projects he and his team are working on. He particularly highlighted the pending arrival in Mission of Zerluma, an advanced metals recycling and manufacturing company backed by Mexico-based Grupo Century Recycling.
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- Everything Walker Smith said at STMA meeting
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The South Texas Manufacturing Association held its August meeting at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel in McAllen on Aug. 21. One of the speakers was Walker Smith, port director for the Port of Harlingen. He spoke about the latest projects he and his team are working on at the port. One major project involves expanding the port's rail capacity.
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- Gulf Aviation relaunches its maintenance department
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- 16:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Gulf Aviation, which is based at Valley International Airport in Harlingen, is relaunching its maintenance department. To learn why, the Rio Grande Guardian interviewed Arlene Garza, the company's president, Jason Alvarez, the aircraft maintenance specialist, and David Garza, an A&P mechanic. The Guardian asked the question: "Why should customers trust Gulf Aviation with their aircraft?"
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- New eat healthy initiative for Brownsville
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- 17:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the launch of four Great Health for America pilot programs, a $32 million, two-year effort in which the Trump Administration will bring resources directly to communities and empower locals to help shape solutions to improve child health and prevent pediatric chronic disease. One of the four pilot programs will be in Brownsville. “Public Health Service officers will be there to listen, build relationships and work shoulder to shoulder with the people who know these communities best,” said Rear Admiral Paul Jung, M.D., Deputy Surgeon General. “Our officers bring public health expertise, but local residents bring something just as important: an understanding of what their communities need. Bringing those strengths together is how we build solutions that can last.”
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- Chavez discusses launch of Latinas for Gina (Tania Chavez
- Runtime
- 7:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Tania Chavez is president of La Unión del Pueblo Entero. The Rio Grande Guardian recently met up with Chavez to discuss politics, the upcoming Get Out the Vote efforts of LUPE Votes, federal funding cuts to Medicaid, and the impact of ICE raids in South Texas. Chavez also heads LUPE Votes. The community leader also spoke about Latinas for Gina, a statewide coalition launched in August 2026 in San Antonio and powered by the Latino Victory Fund. The goal is to elect State Representative Gina Hinojosa as the first Latina Governor of Texas. Chavez spoke at the launch. On the ICE raids, Chavez said: “The ICE raids are impacting food security, they're impacting attendance in schools, they're impacting the benefits that children can receive, their SNAPS benefits. They're impacting their ability to renew their healthcare insurance because their parents are no longer there to be able to do it for them.” The interview was secured following a roundtable discussion Chavez participated in that...
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- Dorn discusses barriers to affordable, quality health care (Stan Dorn)
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with UnidosUS and Rio Grande Valley community engagement groups for a roundtable discussion on barriers to affordable, quality health care, the impact of changes to Medicaid and nutrition programs, the region’s uninsured rate, rising costs, and how immigration-related policies affect families’ ability to access health and nutrition services. Among the speakers was Stan Dorn, Director of Health Policy Project for UnidosUS.
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- Cuellar discusses barriers to affordable, quality health care (Henry Cuellar)
- Runtime
- 10:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with UnidosUS and Rio Grande Valley community engagement groups for a roundtable discussion on barriers to affordable, quality health care, the impact of changes to Medicaid and nutrition programs, the region’s uninsured rate, rising costs, and how immigration-related policies affect families’ ability to access health and nutrition services. Congressman Cuellar spoke early in the meeting.
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- Dawson: How realtors can make good money selling property abroad (Pius Dawson)
- Runtime
- 11:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Aug. 6, 2026, the Brownsville/South Padre Island Board of REALTORS hosted its inaugural Binational Forum in partnership with its neighboring association, the Matamoros chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. The event, held in Brownsville, included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the two groups. One of the speakers was Pius Dawson, global committee chair for Texas REALTORS. After the event, Dawson gave the Rio Grande Guardian Business Journal an exclusive interview. He spoke about his work and how realtors in South Texas could build a lucrative career selling properties overseas.
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- Ramiro Hernandez Podcast
- Runtime
- 23:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Hidalgo native Ramiro Hernandez has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first student from the Rio Grande Valley to be named a Clarendon Scholar at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Ranked as the top university globally, Oxford awards the prestigious Clarendon Scholarship to fewer than 200 scholars worldwide each year based entirely on academic merit and proven achievement. For Hernandez, who grew up along the U.S.–Mexico border and earned his associate degree from South Texas College (STC) before graduating high school, the achievement represents both a personal milestone and a win for the entire region. Hernandez has set up a Go Fund Me campaign to raise funds for his education in the U.K.
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- Pharr EDC, COMCE, forge closer alliance (Lilvette Santos)
- Runtime
- 5:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- COMCE (Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior, Inversión y Tecnologías) is a private sector group, national in scope, dedicated to promoting foreign trade, investment and technology development. More than 30 members from its Zacatecas chapter visited Pharr last week to learn more about international trade opportunities. A ceremony at the Pharr Global Business Hub signified that COMCE Zacatecas can utilize the building at any time. Lilvette Santos, economic business development director for Pharr EDC, gave the RGG Business Journal an overview of the visit.
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- Villarreal touts new development in Hidalgo County Precinct 3 (Everardo Villarreal)
- Runtime
- 8:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce held its latest Buenas Tardes Luncheon at the Mission Event Center on Aug. 12, 2026. The main speaker was Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal. He spoke about infrastructure and road improvements in his precinct, and welcomed the development of new retail stores and a major auto parts manufacturing plant. Here are his remarks in full.
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- Community leaders discuss barriers to affordable, quality health care (Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar)
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with UnidosUS and Rio Grande Valley community engagement groups for a roundtable discussion on barriers to affordable, quality health care, the impact of changes to Medicaid and nutrition programs, the region’s uninsured rate, rising costs, and how immigration-related policies affect families’ ability to access health and nutrition services. Among the speakers was Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen.
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- Dr. Rashmi Chandran and Dr. Sujan Gogu
- Runtime
- 4:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with UnidosUS and Rio Grande Valley community engagement groups for a roundtable discussion on barriers to affordable, quality health care, the impact of changes to Medicaid and nutrition programs, the region’s uninsured rate, rising costs, and how immigration-related policies affect families’ ability to access health and nutrition services. Among the speakers were Dr. Rashmi Chandran, CEO of AltaCair Foundation and Dr. Sujan Gogu, a sports and pain medicine specialist.
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- Community leaders discuss barriers to affordable, quality health care (Tania Chavez)
- Runtime
- 4:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with UnidosUS and Rio Grande Valley community engagement groups for a roundtable discussion on barriers to affordable, quality health care, the impact of changes to Medicaid and nutrition programs, the region’s uninsured rate, rising costs, and how immigration-related policies affect families’ ability to access health and nutrition services. Among the speakers was Tania Chavez, President of La Unión del Pueblo Entero.
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- Brownsville and Matamoros realtors sign MOU. Analysis from Mayor John Cowen
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Aug. 6, 2026, the Brownsville/South Padre Island Board of REALTORS hosted its inaugural Binational Forum in partnership with its neighboring association, the Matamoros chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. The event was held at the group’s Brownsville HQ. Sponsors included Sierra Title, Bank of South Texas, and Home Warranty of the Midwest. After speeches from several top realtors, an economic development official, and a local mayor, the two associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding. One of the speakers was Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr.
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- Brownsville and Matamoros realtors sign MOU. Analysis from Enrique Salinas
- Runtime
- 9:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Aug. 6, 2026, the Brownsville/South Padre Island Board of REALTORS hosted its inaugural Binational Forum in partnership with its neighboring association, the Matamoros chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. The event was held at the group’s Brownsville HQ. Sponsors included Sierra Title, Bank of South Texas, and Home Warranty of the Midwest. After speeches from several top realtors, an economic development official, and a local mayor, the two associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding. One of the speakers was Enrique Salinas, secretary of the economy for the City of Matamoros.
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- Brownsville and Matamoros realtors sign MOU. Analysis from Jennifer Wauhob
- Runtime
- 8:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Aug. 6, 2026, the Brownsville/South Padre Island Board of REALTORS hosted its inaugural Binational Forum in partnership with its neighboring association, the Matamoros chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. The event was held at the group’s Brownsville HQ. Sponsors included Sierra Title, Bank of South Texas, and Home Warranty of the Midwest. After speeches from several top realtors, an economic development official, and a local mayor, the two associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding. One of the speakers was Jennifer Wauhob, board chair of Texas REALTORS.
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- Brownsville and Matamoros realtors sign MOU. Analysis from Jenny Rivas
- Runtime
- 20:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Aug. 6, 2026, the Brownsville/South Padre Island Board of REALTORS hosted its inaugural Binational Forum in partnership with its neighboring association, the Matamoros chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. The event was held at the group’s Brownsville HQ. Sponsors included Sierra Title, Bank of South Texas, and Home Warranty of the Midwest. After speeches from several top realtors, an economic development official, and a local mayor, the two associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding. One of the speakers was Jenny Althair Rivas Padilla, national president of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios.
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- Brownsville and Matamoros realtors sign MOU. Analysis from Pius Dawson
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Aug. 6, 2026, the Brownsville/South Padre Island Board of REALTORS hosted its inaugural Binational Forum in partnership with its neighboring association, the Matamoros chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. The event was held at the group’s Brownsville HQ. Sponsors included Sierra Title, Bank of South Texas, and Home Warranty of the Midwest. After speeches from several top realtors, an economic development official, and a local mayor, the two associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Pius Dawson, global committee chair for Texas REALTORS, was one of the speakers.
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- Brownsville and Matamoros realtors sign MOU. Analysis from Esteban Flores
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On Aug. 6, 2026, the Brownsville/South Padre Island Board of REALTORS hosted its inaugural Binational Forum in partnership with its neighboring association, the Matamoros chapter of the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. The event was held at the group’s Brownsville HQ. Sponsors included Sierra Title, Bank of South Texas, and Home Warranty of the Midwest. After speeches from several top realtors, an economic development official, and a local mayor, the two associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding. One of the speakers was Esteban Flores, global ambassador for the National Association of Realtors.
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- Keynote Address: Graduation Ceremony remarks from Manish Singh
- Runtime
- 7:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The PossAble Dream Adult High School held graduation ceremonies in Edinburg on Aug. 7 and Brownsville on Aug. 8 to celebrate the accomplishments of the founding class of 2026. More than 200 adult students graduated. The school caters for students who did not complete their education in high school. Provided they are aged under 50 they can come back to the charger school and earn a high school diploma and an industry recognized certificate. Because the program was split into two at the Edinburg graduation ceremony, there were two keynote address speakers. Here are the remarks of one of them: Dr. Manish Singh, CEO of DHR Health.
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- Keynote Address: Graduation Ceremony remarks from Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez
- Runtime
- 13:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The PossAble Dream Adult High School held graduation ceremonies in Edinburg on Aug. 7 and Brownsville on Aug. 8 to celebrate the accomplishments of the founding class of 2026. More than 200 adult students graduated. The school caters for students who did not complete their education in high school. Provided they are aged under 50 they can come back to the charger school and earn a high school diploma and an industry recognized certificate. Because the program was split into two at the Edinburg graduation ceremony, there were two keynote address peakers. Here are the remarks of one of them: Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, mayor of the City of Pharr.
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- Keynote Address: Graduation Ceremony remarks from Judy Quisenberry
- Runtime
- 9:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The PossAble Dream Adult High School held graduation ceremonies in Edinburg on Aug. 7 and Brownsville on Aug. 8 to celebrate the accomplishments of the founding class of 2026. More than 200 adult students graduated. The school caters for students who did not complete their education in high school. Provided they are aged under 50 they can come back to the charger school and earn a high school diploma and an industry recognized certificate. Judy Quisenberry, executive director of Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation, gave the keynote address at the graduation ceremony in Brownsville.
- Title
- King: Here are The PossAble Dream Foundation's future plans (Daniel P. King)
- Runtime
- 12:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The PossAble Dream Foundation oversees The PossAble Dream Adult High School in the Rio Grande Valley. It is a first-of-its-kind public high school for adults up to age 50 in South Texas. Adult students who dropped out of school have the opportunity to return to the classroom to earn a high school diploma and an industry-recognized certificate. The school has campuses in Pharr, Brownsville, and Edcouch-Elsa. It plans to open more in Rio Grande City, Weslaco, Harlingen, and La Joya. Recently, the foundation held a breakfast event at the headquarters of Lone Star National Bank in McAllen in order to provide updates to education, workforce, and community leaders. One of the speakers was founder and president Dr. Daniel P. King.
- Title
- McAllen restaurant ranked among world's finest wine destinations (Fernando Rocha)
- Runtime
- 6:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Blu Brasserie, regarded by many as McAllen’s best kept secret, has won a top worldwide award. The restaurant won a “Best of Award of Excellence” ranking from Wine Spectator. Owner Fernando Rocha said the prestigious honor resulted from the restaurant's extensive wine list. He said this makes Blu Brasserie one of the world’s finest wine destinations. The award is even more remarkable because the restaurant is less than one year old. The "best kept secret" reputation arose because the restaurant is hidden on the second floor of the Mercado District. Dozens of fast-food eateries are on the floor below it. The Rio Grande Guardian secured an exclusive interview with Rocha about his award.
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- Let Our Builders Build - Christina Morales
- Runtime
- 6:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The South Texas Builders Association recently held an event at Brookhaven Event Center in Pharr titled, “Let Our Builders Build.” The purpose was to unite community leaders, business owners, contractors, and residents in opposition to ICE raids at South Texas worksites. STBA says ICE raids have resulted in a labor shortage, with many workers staying home for fear of being taken away by ICE. As a result, the group says, building projects are being undermined and house prices are rising. The group says if elected officials do not listen to the building community on the issue of ICE raids, they will pay a price at the ballot box. State Rep. Christina Morales of Houston attended the event and asked if she could speak. Organizers allowed her to do so.
- Title
- Let Our Builders Build - Massey Villarreal
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The South Texas Builders Association recently held an event at Brookhaven Event Center in Pharr titled, “Let Our Builders Build.” The purpose was to unite community leaders, business owners, contractors, and residents in opposition to ICE raids at South Texas worksites. STBA says ICE raids have resulted in a labor shortage, with many workers staying home for fear of being taken away by ICE. As a result, the group says, building projects are being undermined and house prices are rising. The group says if elected officials do not listen to the building community on the issue of ICE raids, they will pay a price at the ballot box. One of the speakers was Massey Villarreal, co-chairman of Comité de 100.
- Title
- Let Our Builders Build - Jacob M. Monty
- Runtime
- 11:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The South Texas Builders Association recently held an event at Brookhaven Event Center in Pharr titled, “Let Our Builders Build.” The purpose was to unite community leaders, business owners, contractors, and residents in opposition to ICE raids at South Texas worksites. STBA says ICE raids have resulted in a labor shortage, with many workers staying home for fear of being taken away by ICE. As a result, the group says, building projects are being undermined and house prices are rising. The group says if elected officials do not listen to the building community on the issue of ICE raids, they will pay a price at the ballot box. One of the speakers was Jacob M. Monty, an attorney from Houston who specializes in employment, labor, and immigration law.
- Title
- Let Our Builders Build - Ronnie Cavazos
- Runtime
- 5:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The South Texas Builders Association recently held an event at Brookhaven Event Center in Pharr titled, “Let Our Builders Build.” The purpose was to unite community leaders, business owners, contractors, and residents in opposition to ICE raids at South Texas worksites. STBA says ICE raids have resulted in a labor shortage, with many workers staying home for fear of being taken away by ICE. As a result, the group says, building projects are being undermined and house prices are rising. The group says if elected officials do not listen to the building community on the issue of ICE raids, they will pay a price at the ballot box. One of the speakers was Ronnie Cavazos, president of STBA.
