Rio Grande Guardian
Sandra Charlton
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- Sandra Charlton
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Representatives from numerous economic development groups in the Rio Grande Valley were present at ICSC Red River 2025 in Dallas, Texas. The aim was to bring more restaurants, retailers, and commercial developers to the region. One of the Valley groups to have a booth at the conference was the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco. Sandra Charlton, president of EDCW’s board of directors, had positive things to say about the conference.
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- Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce
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- 46:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As part of its Buenas Tardes Luncheon series, the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a symposium titled State of Hospitality & Tourism. Held at the Mission Event Center, the panel discussion was moderated by Tim Brown, vice chair of the chamber’s tourism and community development committee. The three panelists comprised Adriana Cruz, executive director of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Division in the Office of the Governor; A.J. Singh, founding director and professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at UT-Rio Grande Valley: and Teclo J. Garcia, CEO of Mission Economic Development Corporation. Here is a video recording of the program.
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- Ricardo Solis
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- South Texas College President Ricardo Solis has praised both faculty and students for the college’s success with its nursing programs. STC’s Associate Degree in Nursing Program leads the state of Texas with a 98.14% passing rate on the 2024 National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Preliminary results place STC ahead of both community colleges and universities statewide, including the University of Texas at Austin (92.38%) and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (92.14%). With the national NCLEX average at 88% in 2023, and the state average at 92%, STC’s performance significantly exceeds expectations, Solis said.
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- Daniel Silva part three
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Daniel Silva is president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, a regional chamber of commerce. The RGVP is preparing for RGV Day at the State Capitol. In this interview, Silva discusses the RGVP’s agenda for the 89th Legislature.
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- Brownsville Day Capitol pt 3
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- 9:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Brownsville Chamber of Commerce organized its first Brownsville Day at the Capitol for many years. As well as being recognized by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate, many high-level meetings were scheduled for a delegation of over 50 Brownsville leaders. The third day of the trip saw a panel discussion at the offices of the Mexican Consul General in Austin. Panelists included Mexico's Consul General in Austin, Humberto Hernández Haddad, Mexico's Consul in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguia, Texas Association of Business President Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Chambers Vice President JR Gonzales, Antonio “Tony” Rodriguez, director of cargo services and business development for Brownsville Navigation District, and Brownsville City Commissioner Linda Macias. The panel was moderated by Brownsville Chamber President Esmy Villarreal. This is the third in a four-part series.
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- Brownsville Day Capitol pt 2
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- 5:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Brownsville Chamber of Commerce organized its first Brownsville Day at the Capitol for many years. As well as being recognized by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate, many high-level meetings were scheduled for a delegation of over 50 Brownsville leaders. The third day of the trip saw a panel discussion at the offices of the Mexican Consul General in Austin. Panelists included Mexico's Consul General in Austin, Humberto Hernández Haddad, Mexico's Consul in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguia, Texas Association of Business President Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Chambers Vice President JR Gonzales, Antonio “Tony” Rodriguez, director of cargo services and business development for Brownsville Navigation District, and Brownsville City Commissioner Linda Macias. The panel was moderated by Brownsville Chamber President Esmy Villarreal. This is the second in a four-part series.
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- Daniel Silva part two
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Daniel Silva is president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, a regional chamber of commerce. The RGVP recently hosted the 2025 RGV Legislative Tour. In this interview, Silva discusses the importance of the tour.
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- Daniel Silva part one
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Daniel Silva is president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, a regional chamber of commerce. The RGVP recently had a booth at ICSC@Red River, an annual conference held in Dallas to promote retail development. In this interview, Silva discusses the importance of the conference.
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- Esmy Villarreal
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Brownsville Chamber of Commerce organized its first Brownsville Day at the Capitol for many years. As well as being recognized by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate, many high-level meetings were scheduled for a delegation of over 50 Brownsville leaders. The third day of the trip saw a panel discussion at the offices of the Mexican Consul General in Austin. Panelists included the Mexican Consul in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguia, Texas Association of Business President Glenn Hamer, and Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Chambers Vice President JR Gonzales, Antonio “Tony” Rodriguez, director of cargo services and business development for Brownsville Navigation District, and Brownsville City Commissioner Linda Macias. The emcee for the session was Esmy Villarreal, president and CEO of the Brownsville Chamber. Following the discussion, Villarreal gave an exclusive interview to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service.
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- Brownsville Day Capitol pt 1
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- 21:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Brownsville Chamber of Commerce organized its first Brownsville Day at the Capitol for many years. As well as being recognized by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate, many high-level meetings were scheduled for a delegation of over 50 Brownsville leaders. The third day of the trip saw a panel discussion at the offices of the Mexican Consul General in Austin. Panelists included Mexico's Consul General in Austin, Humberto Hernández Haddad, Mexico's Consul in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguia, Texas Association of Business President Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Chambers Vice President JR Gonzales, Antonio “Tony” Rodriguez, director of cargo services and business development for Brownsville Navigation District, and Brownsville City Commissioner Linda Macias. The panel was moderated by Brownsville Chamber President Esmy Villarreal. This is the first in a four-part series.
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- Mike Willis
- Runtime
- 11:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- There is a pause on potential industrial investment in the Rio Grande Valley due to uncertainty about tariffs. This is the view of Mike Willis, executive director of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. Willis says he bases his analysis on what RGV economic development leaders are telling him. President Trump is threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada. However, on Feb. 3, he said he will hold off from imposing tariffs on Mexican imports for a month following a productive telephone interview with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Trump wants Mexico to do more to reduce the flow of illegal drugs and undocumented migrants into the United States.
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- Elizabeth Suarez - McAllen EDC
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- 22:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- McAllen Economic Development Corporation has a new president - Elizabeth Suarez. The group had been without a president for more than a year - ever since the retirement of its longtime leader, Keith Patridge. Suarez is president of McAllen Chamber of Commerce, a role she will keep. The Rio Grande Guardian secured an in-depth interview with Suarez, along with the chairman of McAllen EDC, Pablo Tagle, and the chairman of the McAllen Chamber, Hershal Patel.
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- Pharr 2025 State of the City Address
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- 50:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Traditionally, the City of Pharr is the first major municipality in the Rio Grande Valley to host a State of the City address each year. The address for 2025 was no exception. It was held Jan. 23, at the Boggus Ford Events Center. The theme for Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez's address was "Transformation." He interspersed his remarks with a number of video segments.
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- 2025 RGV Legislative Tour - Lozano on Transportation
- Runtime
- 12:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On Day Three of the 2025 RGV Legislative Tour, Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Chairman Robert Lozano spoke about the work of his group.
Lozano was appointed to the post about three months ago by Gov. Greg Abbott. He said he has quickly learned about the role politics plays at the RMA. However, he said this is not a bad thing.
The 2025 RGV Legislative Tour is hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. The event was held at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Texas.
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- 2025 RGV Legislative Tour - General Land Office
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- 9:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On Day Three of the 2025 RGV Legislative Tour, Texas Deputy General Land Commissioner Jennifer Jones gave an update on her agency’s work.
Her presentation, at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport, included a pre-recorded video featuring Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. In the video, Buckingham spoke about a 1,400-acre ranch in Starr County that she has offered to President Trump, should he wish to build mass deportation facilities.
After the presentation by Jones, state lawmakers and their staff on the tour visited the ranch.
The 2025 RGV Legislative Tour is hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. The event was held at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport.
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- 2025 Legislative Tour - Trade
- Runtime
- 30:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On Day Two of the 2025 RGV Legislative Tour, a panel discussion was held about the economy and trade. Its title was: “The Rio Grande Valley’s Evolving Economy & Trade Discussions.”
The three panelists were Dante Galeazzi, president of Texas International Produce Association; Pete Sepulveda, chairman of the Border Trade Alliance; and Rose Benavidez, president of Starr County Industrial Foundation. The moderator of the discussion was Texas Association of Business President Glenn Hamer.
The 2025 RGV Legislative Tour is hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. The event was held at Wonderful Citrus in Mission, Texas.
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- 2025 Legislative Tour - Education
- Runtime
- 42:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On Day Two of the 2025 RGV Legislative Tour, a panel discussion was held about the economy and trade. Its title was: “Educating our Workforce in the RGV.”
The four panelists were UT-Rio Grande Valley President Guy Bailey, Texas State Technical College System Regent Lizzy De La Garza Putegnat, Edinburg CISD Trustee Letty Garcia, and South Texas ISD Superintendent Marco Antonio “Tony” Lara. The moderator was UT-Rio Grande Valley Senior Vice President Veronica Gonzales.
The 2025 RGV Legislative Tour is hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. The event was held at Wonderful Citrus in Mission, Texas.
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- Steve Perez
- Runtime
- 6:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Entrepreneur and software developer Steve Perez is general manager of Velx Global Solutions. His company has just launched a new product titled Maquila Now to make it easier for maquiladora companies to bring raw materials and finished products across the border. Perez calls the software a "universal connector."
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- I-69 Connector
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On Jan. 23, 2025, the Texas Department of Transportation conducted a public scoping meeting in Santa Rosa for their planned I-69 Connector project. The new east-west corridor would connect I-69 Central, in Edinburg, to I-69 East, north of Harlingen. Here are some interviews with TxDOT officials at the meeting.
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- Panel Discussion: RGV Water Crisis
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- 48:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The first panel discussion on the RGV Partnership's 2025 RGV Legislative Tour was about Water. It took place at the Center for Education & Economic Development in Mission. The panelists were former state Rep. Eddie Lucio, III, Hidalgo County Commissioner David Fuentes, Texas International Produce Association President Dante Galeazzi, and Mission City Manager Mike Perez. The moderator was Mission Economic Development Corporation CEO Teclo Garcia. Here is a video recording of the discussion.
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- 89th Legislative Session
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- 13:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently helds its "State of the RGV" forum at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event consisted of four panelists - Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and Willacy County Commissioner Ernie Garcia. The panel moderator was Lone Star National Bank Senior Vice President Julian Alvarez. One of the questions Alvarez asked was: "What is your community's agenda for the 89th Legislature?" Here are the answers of the four panelists.
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- William Nelson
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Willie Nelson, director of membership sales for the Texas Trucking Association, recently spoke at a Bridge Connect session hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board. Nelson discussed TxTA's legislative agenda, including efforts to have tort reform extended. The group feels insurance rates for trucking companies are too high and the cause of this is frivolous lawsuits. Nelson also spoke about overweight corridors and took questions from the audience.
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- Overweight Corridors
- Runtime
- 15:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- There was a lot of discussion about DPS giving citations to truckers for using streets close to or adjacent to overweight corridors at a Bridge Connect session hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board. Here is some of the back and forth.
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- RGG Advertisers
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Ramon Navarro
- Runtime
- 5:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Ramon Navarro is chief construction engineer for Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority. In an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Navarro discusses the 365 Tollway project and plans to build a loop around the county's metro areas.
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- Narrative Building
- Runtime
- 6:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently helds its "State of the RGV" forum at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event consisted of four panelists - Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and Willacy County Commissioner Ernie Garcia. The panel moderator was Lone Star National Bank Senior Vice President Julian Alvarez. In the Q&A section, Dr. Francisco Guajardo, CEO of the Museum of South Texas History, asked the panelists about the narrative the region should be promoting. Here is his question and their answers.
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- Ernie Garcia
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently helds its "State of the RGV" forum at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event consisted of four panelists - Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and Willacy County Commissioner Ernie Garcia. The panel moderator was Lone Star National Bank Senior Vice President Julian Alvarez. Here are the opening remarks of Commissioner Garcia.
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- Eloy Vera
- Runtime
- 4:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently helds its "State of the RGV" forum at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event consisted of four panelists - Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and Willacy County Commissioner Ernie Garcia. The panel moderator was Lone Star National Bank Senior Vice President Julian Alvarez. Here are the opening remarks of Judge Vera.
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- Richard Cortez
- Runtime
- 5:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently helds its "State of the RGV" forum at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event consisted of four panelists - Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and Willacy County Commissioner Ernie Garcia. The panel moderator was Lone Star National Bank Senior Vice President Julian Alvarez. Here are the opening remarks of Judge Cortez.
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- Eddie Trevino
- Runtime
- 6:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently helds its "State of the RGV" forum at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event consisted of four panelists - Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and Willacy County Commissioner Ernie Garcia. The panel moderator was Lone Star National Bank Senior Vice President Julian Alvarez. Here are the opening remarks of Judge Treviño.
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- Manny Cruz
- Runtime
- 31:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is the official federally recognized Council of Government for Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties. The group recently held its first ever State of the COG event in Weslaco. LRGVDC Executive Director Manuel 'Manny' Cruz gave the annual report. Here it is.
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- Manny Cruz
- Runtime
- 18:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is the official federally recognized Council of Government (COG) for Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. Usually, at the start of a new year, LRGVDC's board of directors will hold a general meeting to approve the new fiscal year budget. This year the group held its first ever "State of the COG" to coincide. As the event wrapped up, Manuel "Manny" Cruz, executive director of LRGVDC, gave the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service an exclusive interview about the programs the group offers.
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- State of RGV-Dante Galeazzi
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dante Galeazzi is president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association. His group represents growers in Texas and Mexico. At a recent Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event (titled State of the RGV), Galeazzi ensured that the region's water shortage was addressed. In the Q&A section Galeazzi asked the panel what they were doing to address the water shortage. The panel comprised leaders from the four counties in the RGV. An in-depth discussion ensued. After the event had ended the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service secured an interview with Galeazzi.
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- State of RGV Water
- Runtime
- 12:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its "State of the RGV" conference at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance on Jan. 15, 2025. The event featured a panel discussion with three of the four county judges in the region, along with a county commissioner. One of the hot topics was the scarcity of water, thanks to a question by Dante Galeazzi of the Texas International Produce Association during the Q&A section of the event.
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- Raudel Garza discusses industrial development.
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Raudel Garza is executive director of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Garza discussed industrial development. He said there is "pent up demand" for more industrial space, not just in his city but across the Rio Grande Valley.
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- SOTS Pete Alvarez I 69 Connector
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Dr. Armando O'Caña
- Runtime
- 7:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- When he was mayor of Mission, Dr. Armando O'Caña pushed hard to get an international rail line from the Rio Grande Valley to Monterey, Mexico, via a new port of entry in his hometown. The Madero International Bridge project has not happened yet but O'Caña is still working on the project, this time in a private capacity In this exclusive interview, O'Caña discusses the work his company, Triangle Railroad Holding Company, is doing to bring light rail to the Rio Grande Valley. He also discusses an upcoming international rail conference his company is hosting in Mission.
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- Norma Sepulveda
- Runtime
- 8:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda is president of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. The group, which is the official federally recognized Council of Government for Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties, recently held its first ever State of the COG event in Weslaco. Here is the LRGVDC President's State of the COG Address.
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- Rina Castillo, Prairie View A&M
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rina Castillo is community and economic development agent for Prairie View A&M Extension in Hidalgo and Starr counties. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Castillo discusses an upcoming BID (Business In Development) Academy she will be hosting in Palmview. “The BID Academy is designed to help companies get HUD certified,” Castillo explained. HUD stands for Historically Underutilized Business.
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- Raudel Garza discusses retail development.
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Raudel Garza is executive director of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Garza looks ahead to the big ICSC Red River conference that will take place in Dallas later this month. This conference focuses on retail development. In the interview, Garza explains why edinburg needs more hotel space.
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- Doug Matney
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- South Texas Health System has commemorated the 10th year of its Emergency Room in Weslaco. The facility was the first of seven freestanding emergency departments to be built in the Rio Grande Valley by STHS. Doug Matney, vice president for freestanding emergency departments for UHS, said such facilities provide 24/7 close-to-home critical care.
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- Christen Wirth
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- South Texas Health System has commemorated the 10th year of its Emergency Room in Weslaco. The facility was the first of seven freestanding emergency departments to be built in the Rio Grande Valley by STHS. Christen Wirth, director of STHS ER Alamo and Weslaco said such facilities provide 24/7 close-to-home critical care.
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- Dr Madhavan Pisharodi
- Runtime
- 36:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Madhavan Pisharodi, a Brownsville physician, has penned a new book on ways to avoid another COVID 19 pandemic. In our latest interview with the Doc we ask about news stories that China may have new concerns about another infection. He says there is no new COVID outbreak. In the interview, he also talks about pandemic management in general. "Humanity is really playing Russian roulette now," Pisharodi says.
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- Aaron Demerson
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Aaron Demerson, president and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation, visited the Rio Grande Valley recently. In an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Demerson spoke about his group’s efforts to bring key stakeholders from across Texas together.
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- RGG Advertising
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Adam Gonzalez
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Exclusive. Adam Gonzalez, CEO of the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, wants 2025 to be the year that the Rio South Texas region develops a regional strategic plan. Gonzalez said COSTEP is ready to administer the project, working alongside economic development organizations, workforce development boards and academia.
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- Creative Liquid Coatings
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc., has 30 years of experience manufacturing plastic parts for Tier One suppliers. At its Brownsville, Texas, plant it does plastic injection moulding to create parts used in heavy trucks. Griselda Muñoz, CLC’s human resources director, invited the Rio Grande Guardian to visit the manufacturing plant earlier this year. Here is some video we shot at the facility.
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- Megan R. Rodriguez 3
- Runtime
- 9:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Megan R. Rodriguez is community and economic development agent for Prairie View A&M Extension in Cameron and Willacy counties. Working with the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, Rodriguez recently gave a presentation at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization about the State of Texas' Historically Underutilized Business Program. In this video, Rodriguez discusses two upcoming BID Academy events, one in Brownsville and one in Palmview.
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- Dr. Emma Miller
- Runtime
- 9:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Emma Miller is dean of business, engineering, architecture and technology at Texas Southmost College. Dr. Miller recently gave an interview to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service about the work her division does at the college, how TSC strives to meet the workforce needs of industry, and how the college reaches out to the community to make sure prospective students know what programs are on offer. Miller says trade certificates are in big demand today. She said that at the macro-level there has been a shift away from four-year university degree programs to the shorter trade related courses community colleges offer.
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- Steve Perez
- Runtime
- 11:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Software developer and entrepreneur Steve Perez wants to see a far more robust logistics cluster established in the Brownsville/Matamoros area. To that end his company, Velox Global Solutions, has developed what Perez calls a "universal connector" for the data sets maquiladora companies need to show in order to cross finished goods and raw materials through international ports of entry. The product, to be called "Maquila Now," is set to launch in January, 2025. The Rio Grande Guardian International News Service caught up with Perez at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization in downtown Brownsville.
