Rio Grande Guardian

Title: Adam Gonzalez
Runtime: 8:42
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Council for South Texas Economic Progress recently hosted university presidents and senior academic leaders from the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Tamaulipas at the Cambria Hotel in McAllen. The working session marked the formal establishment of COSTEP’s Binational Higher Education Advisory Council. During the meeting, COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez made the case for a Strategic Inventory of Educational Offerings and asked all the high education institutions for their help. They were asked to complete an in-depth questionnaire that will help COSTEP digitally map, in detail, the region’s academic programs and institutional capabilities. Gonzalez said the session “sets the groundwork for a long-term effort to align education and industry across both sides of the border.” At the conclusion of the meeting, the RGG Business Journal secured an interview with Gonzalez.

Title: Laura Hinojosa
Runtime: 19:06
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The aim of Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is to improve the quality of life and promote the self-sufficiency of low income and vulnerable households in the county by providing effective, efficient, and comprehensive services through partnerships and direct funding. The group recently held its annual Access to Success Gala. “The Access to Success program empowers participants to pursue higher education opportunities — from professional certifications to bachelor’s degrees — helping them secure stable and fulfilling careers,” the group states. Here are the remarks of Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa at the gala.

Title: Sargent Shriver
Runtime: 2:36
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The aim of Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is to improve the quality of life and promote the self-sufficiency of low income and vulnerable households in the county by providing effective, efficient, and comprehensive services through partnerships and direct funding. The group recently held its annual Access to Success Gala. “The Access to Success program empowers participants to pursue higher education opportunities — from professional certifications to bachelor’s degrees — helping them secure stable and fulfilling careers,” the group states. The federal Community Service Agency program was started in the 1960s by Sargent Shriver. During the HCCSA gala, a video featuring Shriver was shown on the big screen.

Title: Jaime Longoria
Runtime: 6:14
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The aim of Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is to improve the quality of life and promote the self-sufficiency of low income and vulnerable households in the county by providing effective, efficient, and comprehensive services through partnerships and direct funding. The group recently held its annual Access to Success Gala. “The Access to Success program empowers participants to pursue higher education opportunities — from professional certifications to bachelor’s degrees — helping them secure stable and fulfilling careers,” the group states. Here are the remarks of HCCSA Executive Director Jaime Longoria at the gala.

Title: Hidalgo County CSA Gala Awards
Runtime: 40:59
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The aim of Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is to improve the quality of life and promote the self-sufficiency of low income and vulnerable households in the county by providing effective, efficient, and comprehensive services through partnerships and direct funding. The group recently held its annual Access to Success Gala. “The Access to Success program empowers participants to pursue higher education opportunities — from professional certifications to bachelor’s degrees — helping them secure stable and fulfilling careers,” the group states. Here are the awards the group presented at the gala.

Title: Ellie Torres
Runtime: 2:37
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The aim of Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is to improve the quality of life and promote the self-sufficiency of low income and vulnerable households in the county by providing effective, efficient, and comprehensive services through partnerships and direct funding. The group recently held its annual Access to Success Gala. “The Access to Success program empowers participants to pursue higher education opportunities — from professional certifications to bachelor’s degrees — helping them secure stable and fulfilling careers,” the group states. Here are the remarks of Hidalgo County Commissioner Ellie Torres at the gala.

DHR Health Level 1 Trauma Center luncheon

Title: DHR Health Level 1 Trauma Center luncheon
Runtime: 52:04
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: DHR Health's Level1 Trauma Center hosted a special luncheon to honor trauma survivors and their families, as well as recognize the first responders and healthcare professionals who have played a role in saving lives and providing care in the face of life-threatening injuries. The event took place December 2, 2025 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. Here is a video recording of the event.

Title: Dr. Jeffrey Skubic, MD.
Runtime: 10:20
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: DHR Health's Level1 Trauma Center hosted a special luncheon to honor trauma survivors and their families, as well as recognize the first responders and healthcare professionals who have played a role in saving lives and providing care in the face of life-threatening injuries. The event took place December 2, 2025 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. At the end of the luncheon, the Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with Dr. Jeffrey Skubic, medical director of DHR Health's Level 1 Trauma Center. Here is the video.

RGV Hispanic Chamber's 2025 Annual Meeting

Title: RGV Hispanic Chamber's 2025 Annual Meeting
Runtime: 46:29
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its 2025 annual meeting at the DoubleTree By Hilton McAllen on December 5. The group reviewed the past year and looked ahead to 2026. Membership is up, the group's events are popular and its influence is truly regional in nature, members learned. Here is a video recording of the event.

Title: Felida Villarreal
Runtime: 5:00
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The OpenAI Foundation has announced the first recipients from its multi-million dollar People-First AI Fund - and VIDA is one of the beneficiaries!
The fund was set up to help community-based nonprofits working to strengthen local communities and expand the opportunity of AI. VIDA stands for Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement. Set up 30 years ago by Valley Interfaith, the group works to equip Rio Grande Valley residents with the skills and support needed to secure high-demand, high-wage careers. VIDA's president and CEO is Felida Villarreal. She recently gave an interview to the Rio Grande Guardian about the significance of the OpenAI Foundation grant.

Title: Cynthia Sakulenzki
Runtime: 6:45
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its 2025 annual meeting at the DoubleTree By Hilton McAllen on December 5. The group reviewed the past year and looked ahead to 2026. Membership is up, the group's events are popular and its influence is truly regional in nature, members learned. After the meeting had concluded, Cynthia Sakulenzki, president and CEO of RGVHCC, gave the RGG Business Journal an exclusive interview.

Title: Cynthia Garcia Fuentes
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials were joined by elected officials to kick off construction for the eagerly-awaited State Loop 195 (SL 195) project in Starr County on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The new 17.24-mile-long roadway will be constructed in three phases and will serve as a US 83 relief route. It will run from FM 755 in Rio Grande City to the US 83/Loma Blanca Road intersection in Roma, just north of Roma High School. The RGG Business Journal secured an exclusive interview with Cynthia Garcia Fuentes, a director in the Starr County Judge's Office. She also spoke about the fast growth of her county. Garcia Fuentes said the project has been a longtime coming.

Rose Benavidez discusses retail development in Starr County

Title: Rose Benavidez discusses retail development in Starr County
Runtime: 2:12
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Starr County Industrial Foundation President Rose Benavidez says more retail development is coming to her county, with big announcements soon to be made. In an interview with the RGG Business Journal, Benavidez also discussed industrial development and energy production in the county. Here are her thoughts.

Eloy Vera discusses medical advances in Starr County

Title: Eloy Vera discusses medical advances in Starr County
Runtime: 2:09
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Starr County Judge Eloy Vera continues to insist that DHR Health’s investment in medical infrastructure in his county will be a game changer for the community. Here are his thoughts.

Rose Benavidez remembers Ricardo ‘Richard’ Gutierrez

Title: Rose Benavidez remembers Ricardo ‘Richard’ Gutierrez
Runtime: 2:22
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Starr County legend Ricardo ‘Richard’ Gutierrez passed away peacefully at his residence in Rio Grande City, Texas, on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was 78 years of age. Gutierrez, a successful businessman, was a founding member of Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF) and was honored for his vision in setting up the group at a 50th Anniversary Gala last November. He also represented Starr County on the Region One Education Service Center Board for many years. The RGG Business Journal asked SCIF President Rose Benavidez for her memories of Gutierrez.

Eloy Vera remembers Ricardo ‘Richard’ Gutierrez

Title: Eloy Vera remembers Ricardo ‘Richard’ Gutierrez
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Starr County legend Ricardo ‘Richard’ Gutierrez passed away peacefully at his residence in Rio Grande City, Texas, on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was 78 years of age. Gutierrez, a successful businessman, was a founding member of Starr County Industrial Foundation and was honored for his vision in setting up the group at a 50th Anniversary Gala last November. He also represented Starr County on the Region One Education Service Center Board for many years. The RGG Business Journal asked Starr County Judge Eloy Vera for his memories of Gutierrez.

ICE raids on RGV construction sites - Part Two

Title: ICE raids on RGV construction sites - Part Two
Runtime: 5:52
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Such was the popularity of our individual interviews with the stakeholders from this event, the Rio Grande Guardian has decided to make the raw video public. We are talking about a meeting held Monday, November 24, by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and leaders from the South Texas Builders Association. They met at Pappadeaux in Pharr to discuss the current ICE raids at construction sites across the Rio Grande Valley. The builders wanted Congressman Cuellar to know about the negative impact the raids are having on their industry and the Rio Grande Valley economy in general. They said the raids are creating labor shortages and project delays. Cuellar said the South Texas Builders Association represents a key partner in the region’s construction and development industries. He said he wants to set up a meeting in Washington, D.C., for the organization with top officials with the Department of Homeland Security. Here is a video recording featuring the analysis of some of the members of the Sout...

ICE raids on RGV construction sites - Part One

Title: ICE raids on RGV construction sites - Part One
Runtime: 28:09
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Such was the popularity of our individual interviews with the stakeholders from this event, the Rio Grande Guardian has decided to make the raw video public. We are talking about a meeting held Monday, November 24, by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and leaders from the South Texas Builders Association. They met at Pappadeaux in Pharr to discuss the current ICE raids at construction sites across the Rio Grande Valley. The builders wanted Congressman Cuellar to know about the negative impact the raids are having on their industry and the Rio Grande Valley economy in general. They said the raids are creating labor shortages and project delays. Cuellar said the South Texas Builders Association represents a key partner in the region’s construction and development industries. He said he wants to set up a meeting in Washington, D.C., for the organization with top officials with the Department of Homeland Security. Here is a video recording of the highlights of the conversation STBA members had wi...

Colaboraciones que Impulsan el Crecimiento

Title: Colaboraciones que Impulsan el Crecimiento
Runtime: 37:38
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Uno de los paneles de discusión de la Cumbre Sinergias 2025 se tituló: Colaboraciones que Impulsan el Crecimiento. La moderadora fue Lilvette Santos, directora de desarrollo económico y de negocios de la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Pharr. Los panelistas fueron Carlos Sánchez, presidente y director ejecutivo de la Cámara de Comercio de Greater Pharr; Salvador Esparza, vicepresidente de CANACINTRA San Luis Potosí; Grace Lingow, directora ejecutiva de AMCHAM Capítulo Noreste; Liborio Flores, presidente de COMCE Zacatecas y vicepresidente de COMCE Binacional Pharr; y Omar Villalobos, gerente de planta, Technimark. La cumbre fue organizada por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Pharr y se llevó a cabo en el InterContinental Presidente Monterrey. Aquí está una grabación en vídeo de la discusión.

Title: Comercio y Corredores de Innovación
Runtime: 48:17
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Uno de los paneles de discusión de la Cumbre Sinergias 2025 se tituló: Transporte, Agentes Aduanales, Comercio y Corredores de Innovación. El moderador fue Everado Sustaita, agente y propietario de Sustain Logistic. Los panelistas fueron Alfonso Fernández, miembro del consejo de administración de TCA Logistics, Julio Porras, Terence de seguridad corporativa en CIL Group, y Gerardo Vela, director de Ventas de UNIMEX. La cumbre fue organizada por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Pharr y se llevó a cabo en el InterContinental Presidente Monterrey. Aquí está una grabación en vídeo de la discusión.

Title: Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral
Runtime: 56:06
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Uno de los paneles de discusión de la Cumbre Sinergias 2025 se tituló: Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral: Alianzas Educativas y de Talento. El moderador fue Francisco Peña, vicepresidente del Comité de AMCHAM y socio de Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton. La panelista es Linda Ufland Romo, directora del Centro de Emprendimiento, Innovación y Comercialización de UT-Rio Grande Valley. La cumbre fue organizada por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Pharr y se llevó a cabo en el InterContinental Presidente Monterrey. Aquí tenéis una grabación en vídeo de la discusión.

Title: Sáenz Mansur: ¿Por qué Texas?
Runtime: 18:12
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Zaira Sáenz Mansur, gerente de operaciones de la oficina del Estado de Texas en México, presentó una presentación en la Cumbre de Sinergias en Monterrey titulada "¿Por qué Texas?". Expuso los motivos por los que las empresas mexicanas deberían invertir en Texas. La cumbre fue organizada por Pharr Economic Development Corporation y se celebró en el InterContinental Presidente Monterrey.

Title: Sergio Sanchez
Runtime: 3:48
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) RGV Chapter recently hosted a network luncheon titled: "Foundations for Tomorrow: Infrastructure Demand for the Rio Grande Valley.” It was held at the Embassy Suites in McAllen. One of the highlights of the event was a panel discussion titled "Foundations for Tomorrow: Infrastructure Demand for the Rio Grande Valley.” The moderator of the discussion was Sergio Sanchez, host of 710 KURV’s The Valley’s Morning News Show. At the end of the event, Sanchez gave an interview to the RGG Business Journal. Here it is.

Title: Brian Godinez
Runtime: 5:50
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) RGV Chapter recently hosted a network luncheon titled: "Foundations for Tomorrow: Infrastructure Demand for the Rio Grande Valley.” It was held at the Embassy Suites in McAllen. At the end of the event, Brian Godinez, president of I-LinCP RGV chapter, gave an interview to the RGG Business Journal. Here it is.

Title: Rose Benavidez
Runtime: 2:41
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by elected officials to kick off construction for the eagerly-awaited State Loop 195 (SL 195) project in Starr County on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The new 17.24-mile-long roadway will be constructed in three phases and will serve as a US 83 relief route. It will run from FM 755 in Rio Grande City to the US 83/Loma Blanca Road intersection in Roma, just north of Roma High School. After the groundbreaking ceremony had concluded, the RGG Business Journal secured an exclusive interview with Starr County Industrial Foundation President Rose Benavidez. Benavidez said the project has been a longtime coming.

Title: Eloy Vera
Runtime: 2:58
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by elected officials to kick off construction for the eagerly-awaited State Loop 195 (SL 195) project in Starr County on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The new 17.24-mile-long roadway will be constructed in three phases and will serve as a US 83 relief route. It will run from FM 755 in Rio Grande City to the US 83/Loma Blanca Road intersection in Roma, just north of Roma High School. After the groundbreaking ceremony had concluded, the RGG Business Journal secured an exclusive interview with Starr County Judge Eloy Vera. Vera said the project has been a longtime coming.

Title: Carlos Margo
Runtime: 12:58
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: South Texas College held its 5th Annual Workforce Summit at the Pecan Campus in McAllen on Nov. 21, 2025. The summit focused on the impact of AI on workforce education and economic development. Carlos Margo, dean of STC’s Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships, gave an address that celebrated Apprenticeships Month. He also thanked D. Wilson Construction for donating $50,000 the company had raised for Margo’s department. Here are Margo’s remarks.

Title: Ricardo Solis
Runtime: 9:16
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: South Texas College held its 5th Annual Workforce Summit at the Pecan Campus in McAllen on Nov. 21, 2025. The summit focused on the impact of AI on workforce education and economic development. STC President Ricardo Solis spoke about the impact of AI in his President’s Address. Here are the highlights of his speech.

Title: Pete Alvarez
Runtime: 4:42
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) joined elected officials to kick off construction for the eagerly-awaited State Loop 195 (SL 195) project in Starr County on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The new 17.24-mile-long roadway will be constructed in three phases and will serve as a US 83 relief route. It will run from FM 755 in Rio Grande City to the US 83/Loma Blanca Road intersection in Roma, just north of Roma High School. "It's been about 20 years since we first initiated conversations about having State Loop 195,” said TxDOT Pharr District Engineer Pete Alvarez. “I'm super excited about this job. I really feel that this area has grown. The folks in Starr County and the folks that go through Starr County, from Laredo to the Valley, deserve a project of this magnitude and I think this is a continued investment in Starr County.” Here is an exclusive interview the RGG Business Journal secured with Alvarez at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Title: Lily Cantú
Runtime: 3:41
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Lily Cantú, director of marketing for the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, recently spoke about a popular program the group is revamping at the start of 2026. She spoke about the RGV Connect Forum - which up until now has been known as the Commercial & Investment Tour - when appearing at an Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects-RGV Chapter event in McAllen. Cantú said the redesign will bring a new focus on collaboration across the Rio Grande Valley. Here are Cantú’s remarks at the I-LinCP event.

GIS Day 2025 in Edinburg: An interview with Sergio Castro

Title: GIS Day 2025 in Edinburg: An interview with Sergio Castro
Runtime: 3:39
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Rio Grande Valley ARC GIS User Group hosted GIS Day 2025 at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg on Nov. 21, 2025. GIS stands for Geographic Information System. The event allowed GIS professionals and enthusiasts to connect with each other, as well as learn from innovative projects and hands-on demonstrations. “We wanted to inspire our community to see how geography shapes decisions, sustainability, and innovation,” the organizers stated. One of the speakers was Sergio Castro, founder of AIM GIS Solutions. After the event had concluded the Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with Castro. Here it is.

GIS Day 2025 in Edinburg: An interview with Ana Rodriguez

Title: GIS Day 2025 in Edinburg: An interview with Ana Rodriguez
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Rio Grande Valley ARC GIS User Group hosted GIS Day 2025 at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg on Nov. 21, 2025. GIS stands for Geographic Information System. The event allowed GIS professionals and enthusiasts to connect with each other, as well as learn from innovative projects and hands-on demonstrations. “We wanted to inspire our community to see how geography shapes decisions, sustainability, and innovation,” the organizers stated. One of the speakers was Ana Rodriguez, a solutions engineer with Esri. After the event had concluded the Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with Rodriguez. Here it is.

GIS Day 2025 in Edinburg: An interview with Patrick Gray

Title: GIS Day 2025 in Edinburg: An interview with Patrick Gray
Runtime: 2:36
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Rio Grande Valley ARC GIS User Group hosted GIS Day 2025 at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg on Nov. 21, 2025. GIS stands for Geographic Information System. The event allowed GIS professionals and enthusiasts to connect with each other, as well as learn from innovative projects and hands-on demonstrations. “We wanted to inspire our community to see how geography shapes decisions, sustainability, and innovation,” the organizers stated. One of the speakers was Patrick Gray, a GIS coordinator with the City of McAllen. After the event had concluded the Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with Gray. Here it is.

STC Workforce Summit 2025: Aaron Demerson

Title: STC Workforce Summit 2025: Aaron Demerson
Runtime: 24:13
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: South Texas College hosted its annual Workforce Summit on Nov. 21, 2025, at the Student Union Building on the Pecan Campus in McAllen. The event focused on the impact of AI in workforce and economic development. The keynote speaker was Aaron Demerson, CEO and president of the Texas Economic Development Corporation. His address was titled: “Impact of AI on Workforce Education and Economic Development. Here is a video recording of his remarks.

Pharr Bridge Board: Capital Improvements Report for Nov. 2025

Title: Pharr Bridge Board: Capital Improvements Report for Nov. 2025
Runtime: 5:11
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The board of directors for Pharr International Bridge held their monthly meeting for November, 2025, at Pharr City Hall on Nov. 19. Among the topics discussed were capital improvements. Here is the report.

Pharr Bridge Board: Revenues & Expenses Report for Nov. 2025

Title: Pharr Bridge Board: Revenues & Expenses Report for Nov. 2025
Runtime: 6:41
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The board of directors for Pharr International Bridge held their monthly meeting for November, 2025, at Pharr City Hall on Nov. 19. Among the topics discussed were the latest revenues and expenses. Here is the report.

Title: Edgar Delgadillo
Runtime: 3:54
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The board of directors for Pharr International Bridge held their monthly meeting for November, 2025, at Pharr City Hall on Nov. 19. After the meeting had concluded, the RGG Business Journal interviewed the group’s chairman, Edgar Delgadillo about the eagerly-anticipated second span project and the latest border crossing numbers. Here is the interview.

Mujeres Líderes Binacionales Summit: Economic Development in Action

Title: Mujeres Líderes Binacionales Summit: Economic Development in Action
Runtime: 52:21
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Mujeres Líderes Binacionales North America Summit 2025 took place at the McAllen Convention Center on Nov. 20. MLB acts as a platform for women driving economic development across South Texas and Northern Mexico. This year’s event brought together influential women from the fields of economic development, foreign trade, investment, industry, and public policy. One of the panel discussions was titled: Power Players: Economic Development in Action. The moderator was Maribel Gaytán Acosta of Cushman & Wakefield. Among the panelists were Mariana Guedea of WEF RGV & 50 +1 McAllen, Rebecca Olaguibel of the City of McAllen, and Sofia Teresa Delgadillo from the Economic and Promotion Office for ProCoahuila, Mexico. Here is a video recording of the discussion.

Mujeres Líderes Binacionales Summit: Women Driving Industry and Trade

Title: Mujeres Líderes Binacionales Summit: Women Driving Industry and Trade
Runtime: 54:05
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Mujeres Líderes Binacionales North America Summit 2025 took place at the McAllen Convention Center on Nov. 20. MLB acts as a platform for women driving economic development across South Texas and Northern Mexico. This year’s event brought together influential women from the fields of economic development, foreign trade, investment, industry, and public policy. One of the panel discussions was titled: She Leads North America: Women Driving Industry and Trade. The moderator was Adys Davila, a senior advisor on foreign direct investment and manufacturing facilities. The panelists were Andrea Figueroa Benton of NextDecade, Mónica Lugo of PRODENSA, Karem Barraza of Stanley Black & Decker, and Teresa De la Garza of FEMSA. Here is a video recording of the discussion.

Title: Astrid Salazar
Runtime: 3:42
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Mujeres Líderes Binacionales North America Summit 2025 took place at the McAllen Convention Center on Nov. 20. MLB acts as a platform for women driving economic development across South Texas and Northern Mexico. This year’s event brought together influential women from the fields of economic development, foreign trade, investment, industry, and public policy. At the conclusion of the event, the RGG Business Journal interviewed Astrid Salazar, one of the co-founders of MLB. Here is the interview.

Mayors in Motion: John Cowen & Norma Sepulveda

Title: Mayors in Motion: John Cowen & Norma Sepulveda
Runtime: 24:38
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: UT-Rio Grande Valley and One Million Cups presented Mayors in Motion: Leadership & Entrepreneurship at the eBridge Center in downtown Brownsville on November 19, 2025. The event celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week. It was co-sponsored by Harlingen Economic Development Corporation and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation. The mayors featured were John Cowen of Brownsville and Norma Sepulveda of Harlingen. In their remarks, the mayors told their personal story, rather than city policies and programs. Here is a video recording of their remarks.

STC Workforce Summit 2025: Integrating AI at the College

Title: STC Workforce Summit 2025: Integrating AI at the College
Runtime: 25:38
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: South Texas College hosted its annual Workforce Summit on Nov. 21, 2025, at the Student Union Building on the Pecan Campus in McAllen. The event focused on the impact of AI in workforce and economic development. One of the panel discussions was titled “Overview of STC Workforce Programs and Integration of AI.” The moderator was Dr. Anahid Petrosian, vice president and provost for academic affairs and economic development for STC. The panelists were: Erika Guerra, chair for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, at STC; Dr. Carlos Margo, dean of the Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships at STC; Onesimo Treviño, cybersecurity faculty at STC; and Dr. Jayson Valerio, regional healthcare liaison at STC. Here is a video recording of the panel discussion.

Title: STC Workforce Summit 2025: AI in Action
Runtime: 34:03
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: South Texas College hosted its annual Workforce Summit on Nov. 21, 2025, at the Student Union Building on the Pecan Campus in McAllen. The event focused on the impact of AI in workforce and economic development. One of the panel discussions was titled “AI in Action: Transforming Industry Workforce Development.” The moderator was Nicholas Hinojosa, assistant professor of computer science and faculty senate president at STC. The panelists were: Bob Anderson, president and CEO of Alps Alpine; Dr. Reynaldo Anzaldua, information security executive for NASA; and Dr. Adam Copher, chief nursing officer for South Texas Health System. Here is a video recording of the panel discussion.

Title: Andrew Conkey
Runtime: 4:12
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen hosted an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The event gave community members, including high school and transfer students, an opportunity to meet faculty and staff to talk about the ten undergraduate degree programs on offer at the McAllen Center. Potential students got the chance to tour the facility, meet students, professors, and staff members, discover campus services and resources, and receive help with the application process. “Our Open House event gave local students, educators and families the opportunity to explore Aggieland in the Rio Grande Valley,” said Ernie Aliseda, associate vice president and chief operating officer of Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen. “It was a great chance for prospective students to visit our campus, learn about our academic programs and resources, and discover how they can earn the same prestigious Texas A&M degree and Aggie Ring as students in College Station �...

South Texas builders discuss the ICE raids

Title: South Texas builders discuss the ICE raids
Runtime: 6:36
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: On Monday, November 24, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with the South Texas Builders Association board and stakeholders to discuss the current ICE raids at construction sites. The meeting, held at Pappadeaux in Pharr, was requested by STBA. Cuellar said he wanted to learn about the economic impact of recent immigration enforcement on the construction workforce and the broader Rio Grande Valley economy. He heard directly from industry leaders about the challenges facing the construction sector, including labor shortages, project delays, and the long-term implications for regional development. Cuellar said the South Texas Builders Association represents a key partner in the region’s construction and development industries. Here is a video recording of part of the conversation STBA members had with Congressman Cuellar.

Title: Mario Guerrero
Runtime: 7:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: On Monday, November 24, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with the South Texas Builders Association board and stakeholders to discuss the current ICE raids at construction sites. The meeting, held at Pappadeaux in Pharr, was requested by STBA. Cuellar said he wanted to learn about the economic impact of recent immigration enforcement on the construction workforce and the broader Rio Grande Valley economy. He heard directly from industry leaders about the challenges facing the construction sector, including labor shortages, project delays, and the long-term implications for regional development. Cuellar said the South Texas Builders Association represents a key partner in the region’s construction and development industries. Here is an interview with Mario Guerrero, CEO of STBA.

Title: Eliud Cavazos
Runtime: 4:49
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: On Monday, November 24, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with the South Texas Builders Association board and stakeholders to discuss the current ICE raids at construction sites. The meeting, held at Pappadeaux in Pharr, was requested by STBA. Cuellar said he wanted to learn about the economic impact of recent immigration enforcement on the construction workforce and the broader Rio Grande Valley economy. He heard directly from industry leaders about the challenges facing the construction sector, including labor shortages, project delays, and the long-term implications for regional development. Cuellar said the South Texas Builders Association represents a key partner in the region’s construction and development industries. Here is an interview with Eliud Cavazos, CEO of 57 Concrete.

Title: U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: On Monday, November 24, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar met with the South Texas Builders Association board and stakeholders to discuss the current ICE raids at construction sites. The meeting, held at Pappadeaux in Pharr, was requested by STBA. Cuellar said he wanted to learn about the economic impact of recent immigration enforcement on the construction workforce and the broader Rio Grande Valley economy. He heard directly from industry leaders about the challenges facing the construction sector, including labor shortages, project delays, and the long-term implications for regional development. Cuellar said the South Texas Builders Association represents a key partner in the region’s construction and development industries. Here is an interview with Congressman Cuellar.

Desarrollando infraestructura para el Crecimiento

Title: Desarrollando infraestructura para el Crecimiento
Runtime: 48:21
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Uno de los paneles de discusión más esperados en la Cumbre Sinergias 2025 se centró en el desarrollo de infraestructura. El panel se tituló "Desarrollando infraestructura para el Crecimiento". Los tres panelistas fueron Carlos Canales, fundador de TCA Logistics, Hans Humphrey, director de CIL Capital y Ramon Mery, de Greenway Construction. El moderador fue Sergio Adame, expresidente de la Asociación de Realtors de Greater McAllen. La Cumbre Sinergias 2025 fue organizada por Pharr Economic Development Corporation. Se celebró en el Hotel Intercontinental Presidente de Monterrey los días 13 y 14 de noviembre.

Title: Valeria G. Segovia Speech
Runtime: 18:05
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Valerie G. Segovia, vice president of the Texas Economic Development Corporation, was keynote speaker at the recent "Foundations for Tomorrow: Infrastructure Demand for the Rio Grande Valley" network luncheon. The event was hosted by The Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) RGV Chapter and held at the Embassy Suites in McAllen. The Texas Economic Development Corporation is an independently funded and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was set up to market and promote Texas as a premier business location. It works closely with the Economic Development and Tourism department in the Governor's Office. In her remarks from the podium, Segovia explained why Texas consistently ranks highly as the best place to do business. She said the Texas economy is now so big it is close to equalling France in size. Segovia also paid tribute to Rio Grande Valley leaders for helping propel the region as an economic powerhouse. Here are her remarks from the podium.

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