Rio Grande Guardian
Joaquin Spamer
- Title
- Joaquin Spamer
- Runtime
- 11:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, for CIL Group's McAllen Nearshoring Industrial Park. The park will be built on the corner of Ware Road and Idela Avenue in south McAllen. It will take up 117 acres and feature over 1.5 million square feet of industrial space. Here is a video of the remarks of CIL Group President Joaquin Spamer.
- Title
- Los Diamantes
- Runtime
- 18:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Los Diamantes comprise four Rio Grande Valley high school students between the ages of 13 and 18. They learn and practice music at the Creative Arts Studio in Mission. The band performed at McAllen Economic Development Corporation's 2023 Xmas Party.
- Title
- Benavidez/Vela/Villarreal
- Runtime
- 7:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Starr County Industrial Foundation hosted a discussion broadband at South Texas College's Starr County Campus on Nov. 29. Here are the opening remarks of SCIF President Rose Benavidez, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal.
- Title
- STC President Ricardo Solis
- Runtime
- 4:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Starr County Industrial Foundation hosted a discussion broadband at South Texas College's Starr County Campus on Nov. 29. The main discussion featured executives from RGV-based internet service providers VTX1. However, there were other speakers. One was South Texas College President Ricardo Solis. Here are his remarks from the podium.
- Title
- State Rep. Ryan Guillen
- Runtime
- 8:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Starr County Industrial Foundation hosted a discussion broadband at South Texas College's Starr County Campus on Nov. 29. The main discussion featured executives from RGV-based internet service providers VTX1. However, there were other speakers. One was state Rep. Ryan Guillen from Rio Grande City. Here are his remarks from the podium.
- Title
- VTX1 Part Two
- Runtime
- 24:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Executives with RGV-based cooperative internet service provider VTX1 spoke at an event hosted by Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF) and held at South Texas College's Starr County Campus in Rio Grande City. The moderator is Rose Benavidez, president of SCIF. This is Part Two.
- Title
- VTX1 Part One
- Runtime
- 29:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Executives with RGV-based cooperative internet service provider VTX1 spoke at an event hosted by Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF) and held at South Texas College's Starr County Campus in Rio Grande City. The moderator is Rose Benavidez, president of SCIF. This is Part One.
- Title
- Anabell Cardona
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Center for Education & Economic Development in Mission on Nov. 28. Weslaco-based VGI has opened an outreach center in the CEED building. Here is an interview with VGI President & CEO Anabell Cardona.
- Title
- Valley Interfaith Part Two
- Runtime
- 13:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., and Brownsville City Commissioner Linda C. Macias, say they have sympathy for residents living near the Milwhite industrial plant on South Padre Island Highway. They say the residents should not have to live in such a dusty environment. But they also say Milwhite is acting in good faith as it seeks to move out of a residential area. Bret Gardella, executive director of GBIC, also believes Milwhite is acting in good faith.
- Title
- Valley Interfaith/Milwhite
- Runtime
- 11:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Valley Interfaith held a town hall meeting recently so that residents living near the Milwhite industrial plant on South Padre Island Highway in Brownsville could have their say. The residents so their lives are being ruined by the dust and truck movements. Here are the remarks of the residents. This video contains photos showing how much dust the plant creates.
- Title
- Ricardo Solis
- Runtime
- 7:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- South Texas College President Ricardo Solis gave the opening remarks at STC's 2nd Annual Apprenticeship Summit. Solis said STC is keen to partner with industry to improve apprenticeship opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley.
- Title
- Desi Holmes
- Runtime
- 5:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Desi Holmes, director of apprenticeship for the Texas Workforce Commission, spoke at South Texas College's recent 2nd Annual Apprenticeship Summit. Holmes discussed new state funding opportunities for apprenticeship programs.
- Title
- Rick Carrera
- Runtime
- 22:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Rick Carrera, director of economic development for the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, recently made a presentation to consulate offices from Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. The presentation focused on the economic assets of the Rio South Texas region.
- Title
- Julian Alvarez
- Runtime
- 11:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Julian Alvarez, a senior vice president at Lone Star National Bank and former labor representative on the Texas Workforce Commission, spoke at South Texas College's 2nd Annual Apprenticeship Summit. He said students should not be discouraged from becoming welders, plumbers, electricians or truck drivers.
- Title
- Marcela Ronquillo Hinojosa
- Runtime
- 9:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- UT-Rio Grande Valley recently hosted the 6th Annual International Conference on Border Studies at their Edinburg Campus. The title of one of the panel discussions was: Cultural Corridors: Creating Partnerships Across the US-Mexico Border Through the Arts. One of the speakers on the panel was Marcela Ronquillo Hinojosa, director of EarthX Latin America, a Forbes speaker, and former First Lady of Matamoros. This video contains her opening remarks.
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- Augusto Contreras
- Runtime
- 7:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- UT-Rio Grande Valley recently hosted the 6th Annual International Conference on Border Studies at their Edinburg Campus. The title of one of the panel discussions was: Cultural Corridors: Creating Partnerships Across the US-Mexico Border Through the Arts. One of the speakers on the panel was Augusto Contreras, council member for the City of Hidalgo and an arts educator. This video contains his opening remarks and a question put to him by moderator Jeff Ward of UTRGV.
- Title
- Teclo Garcia
- Runtime
- 7:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In this video interview, Teclo Garcia, CEO of Mission Economic Development Corporation, gives the Rio Grande Guardian an update on the projects his team is working on. He highlights industrial projects near Anzalduas International Bridge, retail and hospitality, and the much-lauded Ruby Red Ventures program.
- Title
- Diane Milliken Garza
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- UT-Rio Grande Valley recently hosted the 6th Annual International Conference on Border Studies at their Edinburg Campus. The title of one of the panel discussions was: Cultural Corridors: Creating Partnerships Across the US-Mexico Border Through the Arts. One of the speakers on the panel was Diane Milliken Garza, executive director of the Brownsville Community Foundation. This video contains her opening remarks.
- Title
- Nicolás J. Mirman
- Runtime
- 16:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Nicolás J. Mirman is director commercial director for Valley International Airport. In this interview, Mirman discusses VIA-to-Cancun, Mexico, services; and new infrastructure projects at the airport.
- Title
- Nicolás J. Mirman
- Runtime
- 18:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Nicolás J. Mirman is director commercial director for Valley International Airport. In this interview, Mirman discusses VIA's focus on bringing Winter Texans to the RGV from the Upper Mid-West. And he discusses a new concept that he dubs the "Summer Texans."
- Title
- Mario Reyna
- Runtime
- 25:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mario Reyna is one of the leaders of the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force, which is working to reduce poverty in county. In this video interview, Reyna gives an update on the group's activities, giving a preview of an upcoming forum.
- Title
- Susie Flores
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Susie Flores is director of US business development for McAllen Economic Development Corporation. Recently, she gave an update to South Texas Manufacturers Association on some of the projects MEDC is working on. Here is her presentation.
- Title
- WGU Health Disparity Conference Part 3
- Runtime
- 18:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Western Governors University recently hosted the Accelerator 2023 RGV Health Equity Conference at Mission Event City. Here is a video recording of one of the panel discussions. It was titled: 'Workforce and Community Resources: Practical Orientation to How we Solve Local Health Problems'
- Title
- Dr. James Li
- Runtime
- 29:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Professor James Li, director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Cyber Systems, discusses the America's Additive Foundry project.
- Title
- Ruby Red Ventures 2.0 is launched. Part One
- Runtime
- 13:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Teclo Garcia of Mission EDC and Alex Meade of Texas Regional Bank discuss the launch of Ruby Red Ventures 2.0.
- Title
- Launch of Ruby Red Ventures 2.0, Part 2
- Runtime
- 6:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mission entrepreneur Pilar Gonzalez gives a glowing testimonial for Ruby Red Ventures.
- Title
- Helen Ramirez
- Runtime
- 9:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- After giving the keynote address at Brownsville Chamber of Commerce's State of the Chamber address, Helen Ramirez, Brownsville's city manager, spoke to the Rio Grande Guardian. She discussed the Millwhite Industries relocation, eliminating the digital divide in her city, and improving downtown Brownsville.
- Title
- Esmy Villarreal
- Runtime
- 8:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Esmy Villarreal, president and CEO of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, recently gave her State of the Chamber address. It was held at the Brownsville Events Center. The Brownsville Chamber is membership driven and does not rely on funding from the City of Brownsville. Villarreal acknowledged the Chamber has come through a challenging past couple of years.
- Title
- Western Govenors University, Part 1
- Runtime
- 7:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Western Governors University recently hosted the Accelerator 2023 RGV Health Equity Conference at Mission Event City. Here is a video recording of one of the panel discussions. It was titled: 'Workforce and Community Resources: Practical Orientation to How we Solve Local Health Problems'
- Title
- Western Govenors University, Part 2
- Runtime
- 14:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Western Governors University recently hosted the Accelerator 2023 RGV Health Equity Conference at Mission Event City. Here is a video recording of one of the panel discussions. It was titled: 'Workforce and Community Resources: Practical Orientation to How we Solve Local Health Problems'
- Title
- Western Governors University, Part 4
- Runtime
- 6:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Western Governors University recently hosted the Accelerator 2023 RGV Health Equity Conference at Mission Event City. Here is a video recording of one of the panel discussions. It was titled: 'Workforce and Community Resources: Practical Orientation to How we Solve Local Health Problems'
- Title
- Mayor R. Dave Kusch
- Runtime
- 16:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Primera Mayor R. Dave Kusch has given the Rio Grande Guardian an update on his city's upcoming projects. Top of the agenda is a major housing development.
- Title
- Dr. Nolan Perez
- Runtime
- 11:17
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Nolan Perez, MD, is a physician based in Harlingen, Texas. He is also a regent for the UT System. Recently, Perez spoke at an Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration hosted by UTRGV's College of Engineering & Computer Science. Here are his remarks.
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- Adrian Arriaga
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Adrian Arriaga, a commercial real estate broker, helps Mission EDC with its brokerage needs. Recently, Arriaga spoke at a Commercial & Investment Tour hosted in Mission by the RGV Partnership. Here's what he said.
- Title
- Teclo Garcia and Yaw Sam
- Runtime
- 23:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Yaw Sam is the founder of Brand Geniuz, a content marketing firm based in Mission, Texas. Recently, Sam was interviewed by Teclo Garcia, CEO of Mission EDC. The interview took place at a Commercial & Investment Tour hosted by the RGV Partnership. Here is the interview.
- Title
- Rolando Rubiano
- Runtime
- 5:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Rolando Rubiano is principal at Green, Rubiano & Associates. He is also a member of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. On Sunday, Sept. 18, Rubiano spoke at an Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration hosted by the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Here are his remarks.
- Title
- National Science Foundation
- Runtime
- 15:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Sunday, Sept. 18, two members of the National Science Foundation spoke at an Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration hosted by UTRGV's College of Engineering & Computer Sciences. The two were Dr. Germano Lannacchione and Dr. Dan Linzell. Here are their remarks.
- Title
- Dr. Karen Lozano
- Runtime
- 11:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Sunday, Sept. 18, Dr. Karen Lozano, program director for mechanical engineering at UTRGV's College of Engineering & Computer Sciences, spoke at an Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration. In her speech, Lozano Lozano spoke about her efforts to develop a research facility at UTRGV.
- Title
- Dr. Ala Qubbaj
- Runtime
- 13:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Sunday, Sept. 18, UTRGV's dean of the college of engineering and computer sciences, Dr. Ala Qubbaj, spoke at an Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration. In his opening remarks, Qubbaj spoke about need for more Hispanic engineers.
- Title
- Miguel Nevarez
- Runtime
- 13:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, Dr. Miguel Nevarez, the former president of UT Pan American, spoke at a UTRGV Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration. It was hosted by UTRGV's College of Engineering & Computer Science. In his speech, Nevarez spoke about the time UTPA tried to get engineering programs.
- Title
- Keith Patridge
- Runtime
- 8:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, Keith Patridge, CEO of McAllen Economic Development Corporation, spoke at an Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration hosted by UTRGV's College of Engineering & Computer Sciences. In his speech, Patridge spoke about the importance of the RGV having a skilled workforce.
- Title
- Guy Bailey
- Runtime
- 8:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Sunday, Sept. 18, UTRGV President Guy Bailey spoke at an Inaugural Ph.D. Launch Celebration hosted by the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. In his speech, Bailey discussed the latest awards being bestowed on UTRGV.
- Title
- Francisco J. Peña-Valdés (Part Two)
- Runtime
- 5:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Francisco J. Peña-Valdés is a partner in the law firm Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton. In this interview, Peña-Valdés discusses the events he attended in Monterrey, Mexico, last week and why they are important for the Rio Grande Valley.
- Title
- Francisco J. Peña-Valdés (Part One)
- Runtime
- 20:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Francisco J. Peña-Valdés is a partner in the law firm Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton. In this interview Peña-Valdés explains the law firm's specialty, plus three groups he is associated with, the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, AEM, and World Trade Center.
- Title
- Avelo Airlines begins flying Brownsville to Las Vegas.
- Runtime
- 14:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport on Sept. 8, 2023. Dignitaries celebrated Avelo Airlines' inaugural flights from Brownsville to Las Vegas.
- Title
- Dr. Ali Esmaeili
- Runtime
- 31:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Ali Esmaeili is dean of math, science, IT and bachelor programs at South Texas College. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian he suggests the international news service start a series of interviews with RGV visionaries under the banner, "Do You See What I See?"
- Title
- Tony Aguirre
- Runtime
- 7:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Tony Aguirre is a McAllen city commissioner. At a recent McAllen Chamber of Commerce event, Aguirre spoke about the different ways the City of McAllen helps small businesses. Here is what he said.
- Title
- David Ortiz
- Runtime
- 10:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- David Ortiz is the South Texas regional director of UTRGV's Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center. He recently spoke about the work of TMAC at a McAllen Chamber of Commerce event. Here are his remarks.
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- Gene Lindgren
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Gene Lindgren, President & CEO, Laredo EDC, recently spoke at the South Texas Development Summit in Corpus Christi. It was hosted by the Texas Association of Business. Lindgren was on a panel discussing ways to maximize capital investment in the region. Here is a brief interview with Lindgren afterwards.
- Title
- Sergio Contreras
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Sergio Contreras, CEO, Atlas, Hall, & Rodriguez, LLP, recently spoke at the South Texas Development Summit in Corpus Christi. It was hosted by the Texas Association of Business. Contreras was on a panel discussing ways to maximize capital investment in the region. Here is a brief interview with Contreras afterwards.
