Podcasts about coastal bend

*Cattle herd rebuilding may be getting underway.    *Registration is underway for Texas A&M's Prescribed Burning School.  *Winter wheat harvest has come to a halt due to rain. *West Texas A&M is helping the beef industry deal with increasing feedlot cattle weights.*U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins gave the House Agriculture Committee and update on her efforts to improve ag trade.*Cowherd expansion is slow, while cattle prices continue to hit new records.  *The lower Coastal Bend of Texas has been in a prolonged drought.  *There are aggressive bees in Texas that will attack livestock.  

EDINBURG, Texas - The director of Hidalgo County's Community Service Agency (CSA) says Rotarians from across South Texas were shocked when he told them the extent of the cuts his agency is facing, should Congress adopt President Trump's budget proposals. Jaime R. Longoria met recently with Rotarians from across the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and the Coastal Bend. Specifically, Longoria spoke about cuts to the Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a utility assistance program designed to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate energy needs.  Longoria said that in President Trump's budget, $8 million that comes to Hidalgo County for LIHEAP “would disappear.” He said: “That's $8 million to assist about 8,000 families across Hidalgo County afford utilities.” Longoria continued: “Now, those 8,000 families, I know we like to villainize… I spoke at a meeting of the Rotarians across South Texas, and I mentioned, we like to villainize the vulnerables, that, well, these are people that maybe don't want to work. These are people that are of another country.  “But in reality, about 45 percent of those 8,000 are people over the age of 60. About 30 percent of those families, those individuals that come to us are children under the age of 18. So that's 75 percent of our population that is either elderly or are under the age of 18.  “So, these stereotypes that we have of who we're helping, who CSA is helping, it does not hold a lot of water. I know that the Rotarians were shocked when they heard those numbers. And these are Rotarians from Corpus Christi, Victoria, and Brownsville to Laredo, all of the Rio Grande Valley. They were shocked. “And I said, you know, don't believe the narrative. These are actual people. I can show you the numbers. That $8 million would go away.” Longoria made his comments in a webinar hosted by Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force. The webinar comprised officials from numerous nonprofits who stand to lose funding under the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Longoria said that while this bill includes cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, his agency had to remain focused on President Trump's “skinny” budget. “What our program is really concerned about is the proposed zeroing out of the Community Services Block Grant, the zeroing out of LIHEAP, which is our utility assistance program, and the zeroing out of our AmeriCorps program.” Longoria said the President's “skinny” budget is different from the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” “All of our programs are zeroed out. So, what does that mean, financially? That's $2 million in CSBG funding. So that is the disaster funding that I talked about in Commissioners Court today, which helped us respond to the flood, which helps us respond to fires, domestic violence on a daily basis, which helped us respond during COVID so quickly, to put people in shelter and buy food for people in shelter. That $2 million would be gone.” Longoria said the CSBG funding has been in place since 1980, and its forerunner has been in place since 1968. “So, that money has been in place for 60 years to help address poverty the way Hidalgo County sees fit.” He said Cameron County would lose a little over a million dollars in CSBG funding, while Starr County would lose about $700,000. Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of the remarks Longoria made during the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force webinar.  Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

*Will Brazil continue to take cotton customers away from the US? *TFB President Russell Boening testified in front of a House Ag subcommittee Thursday on farm bill conservation programs. *The economic situation has influenced how farmers are dividing their acres this year. *Texas legislative session good for Texas agriculture.  *Grain is filling out in Coastal Bend. *The disease anaplasmosis is an ongoing battle in the cattle industry. 

*A bill to protect farmers from city government overreach is on the governor's desk.   *The state's largest farm organization is accepting applications for the first-ever Ag Influencer of the Year contest.  *There's a big variation in crop development in the Coastal Bend.   *The devastating wildfires that scorched over a million acres of land in the Texas Panhandle last year continue to receive attention from researchers.  *USDA has rolled out policies to support small family farms.  *The sheep and goat market has fallen from the seasonal spring holiday highs.  *The Make America Healthy Again Commission released its first report this week. *Managing pain in performance horses requires a diagnosis to know the source of the pain.  

In this episode, we're sitting down with Chair, Alex Garcia with the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group.

*There's a big variation in crop conditions in the Coastal Bend.  *Registration is underway for the largest beef cattle educational event in the world.  *Is cow herd rebuilding underway? *Wheat streak mosaic virus has struck a number of wheat fields in the northern Panhandle.  *The “One Big Beautiful Bill” has cleared a key hurdle in Washington.  *Rural landowner should take advantage of modern security technology.  *Bermudagrass decline is characterized by gradual thinning of stands over time.  *Some newborn foals can have difficulty swallowing.  

*Texas ranchers should prepare for screw worms.  *The comment period for a proposal to list the Monarch butterfly as threatened is closing soon.  *Corn planting is ahead of schedule. *Texas High Plains cotton farmers may need some additional strategies to deal with wire worms.  *Managing 13 million acres of state land is challenging.  *U.S. lawmakers from Texas have introduced legislation to combat screw worms.  *Weather conditions have improved in the Coastal Bend.*Copper toxicity can be a concern in dairy cows.  

Welcome to United We Podcast!This week, we're thrilled to sit down with Brook Kaufman, the new CEO of Visit Corpus Christi! We're diving into her first impressions of the Coastal Bend, her vision for shaping the future of tourism in our city, and how she plans to elevate Corpus Christi as a must-visit destinationIt's an insightful and inspiring conversation you won't want to miss. Tune in and enjoy the show!

*Mexico has committed to help the U.S. fight New World screw worms.   *USDA has issued a disaster declaration for Texas farmers along the Red River.  *Duties will be placed on imported 2,4-D.*Over three hundred Texas farmers and ranchers were in our nation's capital last week. *Water legislation is moving through the state legislature.  *Hundreds of people showed up for the Hemphill County Beef conference last week.  *Coastal Bend farmers and ranchers are hoping the month of May will bring some much-needed rainfall.  *Back pain in horses can be difficult to diagnose without a hands-on exam.  

Welcome to HECHO! The show about what's now and what's next in the Coastal Bend! I'm your host Rob George, and our guest is Lydia Garza.Did you know that Corpus Christi has a Film & Music Commission whose goal is to bring film production and more music to Corpus Christi and the CoastalBend? Visit Corpus Christi recently started the commission, and wisely hired Lydia to be its Commissioner. Lydia is an actress, agent, and casting director, with decades of experience in front of and around the camera, here in Texas and in California. After she decided to move home to Corpus from California, sheran her own casting company until the opportunity to lead the Commission presented itself. She has been sprinting a marathon ever since, including meetings with local film and music experts, helping to host local events, and traveling to South x Southwest in Austin to promote Corpus Christi and theCoastal Bend. The work Lydia is doing will help expand our local music scene and also create opportunities for local actors and actresses, producers, directors and others involved in, or aspiring to be involved in, the film industry to be able to grow and thrive here at home. Lydia's energy is inspiring and her passion for building athriving film community here is contagious! Please follow the Film & Music Commission on Instagram @filmandmusiccorpuschristi and keep an eye out forlocal productions!  If you want more of what's now, and what's next, in businessand entertainment in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend, subscribe to theHECHO newsletter at hecho.cc and follow us @hechocorpus on Instagram.  Thank you Lydia for coming on the show. Thank you to ourinfrastructure partners, Clint Tucker Homes and Sawyer Audiology. And thank youfor taking time to listen!

Welcome to HECHO! The show about what's now and what's nextin the Coastal Bend! I'm your host Rob George, and our guest is Dr. DhavalPatel. For this episode, we ventured to Beeville the homebase Uncommon Marketand its Uncommon Junior Chefs program. Uncommon Market grew out of Dr. Patel'spurchase of Coffee Barrel, a well-loved gathering hub for coffee lovers andepicureans who stopped by for camaraderie and locally-sourced gourmet food,some of which was grown at Coffee Barrel. Dr. Patel brought his background ininternational community building to the meals and gatherings at Coffee Barreland now into Uncommon Market and the Uncommon Junior Chefs program. Formultiple decades, Dr. Patel served all around the world in areas in desperateneed of basic resources, and his job was to coordinate international groupslike NGOs with local community members so that the locals could learn how tobuild or create the resources they needed. His passion for community buildingmanifested in Coffee Barrel after he and his family moved to the Beeville areaa handful of years ago. Sensing a need for students and families to have accessto higher quality food sources and preparation skills, he started a communitygarden and began hosting dinners at Coffee Barrel. Those events fueled hispassion to expand the program into schools and other communities which he doesthrough the Uncommon Junior Chefs program. He has lofty goals for the UncommonJunior Chefs and for Uncommon Market in general.  Dhaval and the Uncommon Junior Chefs program have some veryexciting events coming up and some other news that is super secret right now.To stay up to date, to see if there's a program near you, or to reach out tosponsor a program or to request one, following Uncommon Market on Instagram@uncommonmkt   If you want more of what's now, and what's next, in businessand entertainment in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend, subscribe to theHECHO newsletter at hecho.cc and follow us @hechocorpus on Instagram.   Thank you Dhaval for coming on the show. Thank you to ourinfrastructure partners, Clint Tucker Homes and Sawyer Audiology. And thank youfor taking time to listen!

*Texas leads the nation in agricultural weather losses.   *Texas Panhandle topsoils are getting dry.  *The American Sheep Industry Association is asking the White House to include lamb imports in the food and agriculture tariff plans.*Extremely heavy rain caused catastrophic flooding in the Rio Grande Valley last week.  *The quality of U.S. beef is the best it's ever been. *A group of U.S. lawmakers from Texas is asking USDA to expand its efforts to prevent screwworms from reentering the country. *The final days of March brought significant rainfall to the Coastal Bend of Texas. *Intestinal parasites are a major problem for sheep and goats due to resistance to dewormers.  

*We're not expecting any freeze damage to the Texas winter wheat crop.  *Onions are a big crop in South Texas.  *Beef production is expected to go up this year.*Cattle feeders continue to produce heavier cattle.  *USDA is unfreezing some conservation funding. *Fly season will be here before you know it.  *Coastal Bend farmers and ranchers are dealing with the wild February temperature swings.  *Liver abscesses are a problem in feedlot cattle.  

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*The annual Cattle Industry Convention is underway in San Antonio.  *There are new updates to the Beef Quality Assurance program.  *Texas dairy farmers produced more milk last quarter.  *JBS USA announced a $150 million expansion project at its Cactus, Texas beef processing plant.  *Ag groups are urging Congress to pass a new Farm Bill.  *Having a diversified operation is an advantage when it comes to dealing with wild swings in the markets.  *The Coastal Bend missed out on any significant rainfall over the past couple of weeks.  *Injecting equine joints with cortisone is common.

Welcome to Episode 27 of the HECHO Podcast, the podcast about what's now, and what's next in Corpus Christi and the Costal Bend. I'm your host Rob George, and our guest is Jeannette Del Angel, and if you ordered from Sucre during Covid (or since), or eaten at Central Kitchen, you've likely experienced her magic in the oven. Jeannette is a Corpus raised, Le Cordon Bleu trained, deeply experienced chef. Her primary expertise is pastry, and she created the menu for Central Kitchen. She is now starting her own adventure, Fika, an experience where one can relax with a pastry and espresso. “Fika” is a Swedish term that describes taking a break with friends, old and new. On this episode, we discuss Jeannette's journey away from and back to Corpus Christi with anecdotes from impressive stops along the way. We learn about how she impressed her French professor at UT with macaroons crafted in her dorm's basement kitchen, her delight in being called “chef” by her mentor at Southerleigh, and her passion for building a business around her family. Jeannette and Fika offer a unique vibe to the Coastal Bend—a Swedish twist on relaxing with friends. Please follow Fika on Instagram at @fika_microbakery and be sure to seize a moment for your own Fika at Jeannette's bakery on Alameda between the Quad Fitness Studio and Lavender & Lee.    If you want more of what's now, and what's next, in business and entertainment in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend, subscribe to the HECHO newsletter at hecho.cc and follow us @hechocorpus on Instagram.    Thank you Jeannette for coming on the show. Thank you to our infrastructure partners, Clint Tucker Homes and Sawyer Audiology. Thank you to Lucy George for her editing assistance. And thank you for taking time to listen!

We are now coming to the end of another year. What were the biggest stories in education this year? What stories didn't get as much attention as they should have? And what can we expect from the coming year?On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus discusses these questions, and more, with three education journalists: Dana Goldstein of The New York Times, Linda Jacobson of The 74, and Eric Kelderman of The Chronicle of Higher Education.Show Notes:The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and StrugglingThe Death of School 10Texas Has Big Goals for College Completion. In Places Like the Coastal Bend, How to Get There Is Still Murky.The Distortions of Joan DonovanWhen a Department Self-DestructsIn a State With School Vouchers for All, Low-Income Families Aren't Choosing to Use Them

Welcome to Episode 26 of the HECHO Podcast, the podcast featuring the Coastal Bend's creators, makers, doers, and builders. The Coastal Bend has grown its share of very talented actors and actresses, including Eva Longoria, Farah Fawcett, Pepe Serna, Victoria Moroles, and Lou Diamond Phillips. In this episode, we get to hear from Nathan Ray Clark, another local actor finding success on the screen and stream. Nathan grew up in Portland where his acting bug was nurtured in the theater department at Gregory Portland High School. That experience eventually led him to Del Mar's theatre and then to Los Angeles, where, among other accolades, he graduated from and ultimately travelled with, famed improv school Second City (which I inadvertently called “Second Story” in the podcast). As you'll hear, improv is an important part of Nathan's success, and he generously makes time to return to Corpus to work with Del Mar's theater classes, particularly on improv acting. Nathan is a busy writer and actor, and he's also produced, directed, and starred in a web series with his writing partner.   Nathan joins a long line of successful actors and actresses who have roots in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend. Be sure to keep an eye out for him in NCIS and Rescue: HI Surf and Stan the Man Movie coming out in 2025. Please follow him @nathanrayclark on Instagram and watch out for him during the upcoming filming of Evil Inheritance here in Corpus!   If you want more of what's now, and what's next, in business and entertainment in the Coastal Bend, subscribe to the HECHO newsletter at hecho.cc and follow us @hechocorpus on Instagram.    Thank you Nathan for coming on the show. Thank you to our infrastructure partners, Clint Tucker Homes and Sawyer Audiology. And thank you for taking time to listen!

*A defeat in Denver was a big win for the sheep industry.  *Farmers will see higher replant payments in the 2026 crop year.  *Another endangered species listing could be coming soon that would affect farmers and ranchers.  *If you're interested in raising sheep and goats, there are some things to think about before you get started.  *A technique used to rid the United States of screwworms back in the 1960's is still being used today.  *Red meat exports are expected to stay strong in 2025.  *Despite a few days of precipitation, Coastal Bend farmers still have a need for significant rainfall. *An oral vaccine to prevent anthrax in whitetailed deer is being developed in Texas.  

*Cattle producers in some parts of Texas have had to start feeding hay earlier than normal. *A rainy November has helped been a game-changer for the winter wheat crop in the Texas High Plains. *USDA temporarily restricting importation of animal commodities from Mexico due to New World screwworm discovery.*There's potential for lamb exports to continue to grow. *Coastal Bend farmers and families have things to be thankful for this year. *External parasites can cause a problem in goats.

Welcome to Episode 25 of the HECHO Podcast, the podcast featuring the Coastal Bend's creators, makers, doers, and builders. If you've attended school in the Coastal Bend at any time over the past 40 years, it's entirely possible that our guest on this episode, or his father, designed your school. On this episode, we visit with Nick Gignac from Gignac Architects in Downtown Corpus Christi. Nick is a second-generation architect, born and raised here in Corpus but with experience from around the state and the world. His dad Raymond, started the firm about 40 years ago, and after growing up in and around the office, Nick joined Raymond and the team of architects, designers, and other professionals and has been designing public and private buildings and homes around the Coastal Bend and across the state. Some of their notable projects here in South Texas include the American Bank Center, Veterans Memorial High School, Carroll High School, and the to-be-built convention center on South Padre Island, and some 600 other schools here and around the state.   I always envy those who get to leave their stamp on a community for 50 years like Nick discussed. What an honor! If you're curious about some of Gignac Architects' current projects here in the Coastal Bend, you can check out the new Fire and EMS station in Port Aransas, currently being built with Victory Building Team, the Education Service Center in downtown, being built with South Texas Building Partners, and Hamlin Middle School on Staples with PBK and Fulton Construction. Thank you, Nick, for coming on the show. Thank you to our infrastructure partners, Clint Tucker Homes and Sawyer Audiology. And thank you for taking time to listen!

Welcome to Episode 24 of the HECHO Podcast, the podcast featuring the Coastal Bend's creators, makers, doers, and builders. On this episode, we visit with Martin Flores and Jefte Flores from Marty McPies in Downtown Corpus Christi. Martin began serving pizzas out of a food truck and built up such a following, including your host, that he decided it was time to move into a full restaurant space. This episode was recorded before Marty McPies officially opened, and since it opened the restaurant in the summer of 2024, Marty McPies has been serving incredible pizzas and other creative items in downtown Corpus Christi in the building with the giant scuba mural along Shoreline Drive. If you haven't had the joy of a Marty McPies pizza, you owe it to yourself to get one!   With all of its success, Marty McPies has had the opportunity to be featured in The Bend magazine a couple times since it opened the restaurant. Head over to thebendmag.com to check out those articles and to see Marty McPies pies on the front cover of the November 2024 issue. Also, be sure to check out Marty McPies on The Taco Chair on youtube hosted by Gerald Flores. Thank you, Martin and Jefte, for coming on the show. Thank you to our infrastructure partners, Clint Tucker Homes and Sawyer Audiology. And thank you for taking time to listen!

*Cattle carcass weights continue to grow.  *Texas commercial lamb and sheep slaughter increased last month.   *Cattle thieves are busy this fall. *Water conservation is a major issue for agriculture in the Texas High Plains.  *If Congress is unable to complete a Farm Bill in the lame duck session, they will have to start all over in the next Congress.  *We had a very dry October in Texas.  What does November hold?  *The Texas Coastal Bend remains dry, but there is a lot of activity going on in Coastal Bend agriculture. *Diamond skin disease is common in pigs.  

*How will the upcoming elections affect Texas cattle feeders?  *The EQIP signup deadline is coming up soon.  *Texas wheat planting has passed the half-way mark.  *The hot, dry August caused a big setback for crops on the Texas High Plains.  *Rumors of a last-minute Farm Bill have resurfaced.  *It's fall fair season all across Texas.  *Leaders in agricultural organizations are teaming up to educate elementary students in the Coastal Bend.  *Fever ticks in cattle have been a problem in South Texas for over a hundred years. 

*Texas A&M researchers continue to learn more about avian influenza in dairy cattle.  *The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is accepting comments on the proposed heat illness standard.  *U.S. beef exports were higher in July. *Pasture management is making a difference on some Texas High Plains ranches.  *Congress is back in Washington D.C. and farm groups are pushing for action on a Farm Bill.  *The West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abeline is attracting competitors and visitors from around the country.  *Coastal Bend farmers and ranchers are looking forward to better weather this month.  *This is the time of year to be concerned about salt toxicity in livestock.  

*Cattle prices have been dropping lately, but there are some bright spots in the market.  *We are still a transitional weather pattern from El Nino to La Nina.*Cheaper corn is giving Texas cattle feeders an opportunity.  *U.S. lawmakers are about to head back to Washington D.C. *Texas farmers and ranchers have been visiting with their members of Congress during the August recess.  *Coastal Bend row crop farmers are wrapping up harvest for the 2024 growing season.  *Coccidiosis is common in goats.  

*Fed cattle prices have taken a drop, but higher prices are in the future.  *Drought continues to expand across Texas.  *Drought is taking a toll on cotton in Southwest Oklahoma.*Texas A&M AgriLife is offering a unique program next month.  *EPA has finalized its draft herbicide strategy. *A new video series is now available to help Texas cattle producers sell beef directly to consumers.  *Coastal Bend row crop farmers are wrapping up harvest for the 2024 growing season.  *The amount of colostrum cows provide to their calves is seasonal.  

*Texas wheat farmers should plan now to deal with potential hessian fly infestations.  *The state's largest farm organization is accepting applications for up to $20,000 in grants for county 4-H programs.  *Corn and milo harvest are picking up speed around Texas. *Texas farmers will soon be planting their winter crops.*The EPA has released another strategy it plans to use when reviewing pesticides.  *Cotton fields on the South Plains of Texas are looking good for this time of year due to recent rainfall.  *Persistent rain showers have slowed harvest across the Coastal Bend.  *Horses with allergies can be difficult to manage.  

Send us a Text Message.How did a young Irish immigrant woman become a pioneering force in Texas's booming cattle industry? Embark on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of Margaret Borland as we trace her family's audacious voyage from Ireland to the untamed landscapes of early Texas. From the Spaniards introducing livestock in the 1690s to the critical role of ranching by the 1730s, we set the stage for Margaret's significant contributions. Experience the Heffernan family's audacious resilience as they adapt to the rugged Coastal Bend region, navigating cultural, environmental, and health challenges that forged their indomitable spirit.Witness the harrowing trials during the Texas Revolution, from the Battle of Concepcion to the Goliad Massacre, and feel the weight of war on the settlers' lives. Follow Margaret Borland's incredible journey along the Chisholm Trail, highlighting her role in transforming Wichita into a bustling cow town. We delve into key moments like the establishment of the Chisholm Trail in 1863 and the vital Waco Suspension Bridge. Reflecting on Margaret's legacy and her untimely passing in 1873, this episode underscores the immense risks and hardships faced by those who dared to shape the early Texas cattle industry. Join us for an episode rich in history, courage, and the pioneering spirit of the Irish in Texas, and the profound impact of Margaret Borland's contributions.Support the Show.Return of the Great HuntersCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

*The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association's annual convention is this weekend.*Cattle prices are at record highs, and the outlook is very positive.  *Pork prices are low right now.  *EPA's pesticide registration and review process came under fire in a House Ag Committee hearing.  *Farmers in the Coastal Bend dodged a bullet with Hurricane Beryl. *Nutrition can impact a horse's hooves.  

*Farmers and ranchers in South Texas and the Coastal Bend worked non-stop over the weekend to prepare for Hurricane Beryl.  *Texas farmers have more wheat and corn in storage this year.  *The Texas FFA convention kicks off this week in Houston.*The recent droughts have made things tough on Texas High Plains farmers and ranchers.  *There was a recent hearing on the Mexican ban on GMO corn.*Texas citrus growers can now sell grapefruit to South Korea. *Cloud based digital agriculture is helping farmers to make climate smart decisions.  *A recent Supreme Court decision gave U.S. agriculture a big win.  *Blue-green algae can be found in farm ponds this time of year.  

*Texas corn and sorghum growers have new weed control tools available.  *The Farm Bill debate is moving very slowly through the Senate.*Things are looking good for winter wheat in the Texas High Plains.*OSHA is moving forward with its proposed national heat standard.  *The Ultimate Beef Trail digital pass is now available for consumers to experience Texas' wide array of beef restaurants.  *Tropical Storm Alberto moved across the Coastal Bend last week. *Prevention of disease in sheep and goats is a better alternative that treating disease.  

*Wheat harvest continues to roll across Texas with variable harvest conditions.  *The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded more than $700,000 to Texas A&M to combat animal disease outbreaks.  *The Texas High Plains sorghum crop is off to a good start.*The U.S. Trade Representatives office is working to promote our agricultural goods abroad.*Farming practices vary from one region of Texas to another.  *Sorghum harvest is underway in the lower Coastal Bend. *It's important to use the correct medications on pregnant mares.  

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Join your host Clifton Pope as he is joined by the one and only Scott Mandel. Our conversation is based on his inspirational story for against all odds on how he became the one of most successful businessmen in the Coastal Bend with his business: Asset Protection and Security Services. We also discuss how about his journey living in the La Armada Projects housing projects in Corpus Christi, Texas which led to his against all odds story to establishing one of the most successful Hispanic Businesses in the nation with his private security services contractor company.If you love the idea of someone rolling up your sleeves in order to get the job done, This is an episode you must not miss !!This episode is being brought to you by goandfeelgreat.com where we continue to learn how to feel great for the long haul !! Support the Show.goandfeelgreat.comofficial sponsor of the HFWB Podcast Series

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Texas House Chairman Todd Hunter for a conversation about one of the state's most important regions: The Coastal Bend. Together, they discuss the importance of the region to the oil and natural gas industry, diving deep into the role of refineries and ports in processing and exporting affordable reliable energy across the nation and to the world to meet growing energy demand. In addition, they discuss the role of LNG in helping to foster economic development and growth.Also in this episode, TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D, presents his “Foreman's Four” where he highlights four items about energy and economics that everyone should know.--TXOGA: TXOGA Talks, Episode 3: The Four P'sPort of Corpus Christi: Port of Corpus Christi Customers Moved Record Tonnage Through Waterway in 2023, Surpassing 200M Tons For First TimeTXOGA: TXOGA Statement on the Biden Administration's Decision to Pause Approvals of LNG Export PermitsTXOGA: LNG Exports Have Had No Impact on Domestic Energy Costs, TXOGA Economic Analysis FindsTXOGA: TXOGA Talks, Episode 6: LNG Export Permit Approval PauseTexas Comptroller: House Bill 5: Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act (JETI) 

*Agriculture is an integrity-based industry, but farmers and ranchers need to be careful about who they do business with.  *The weekly cash fed cattle price is very important to cattle marketing.  *Texas cotton growers are watching the Farm Bill debate closely.  *When severe weather situations develop, getting the earliest possible warning is critical.  *The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking Congress to update reference prices.  Things are green and growing around the Coastal Bend area of South Texas.  *Many veterinarians believe the drug dexamethasone can decrease a horse's response to vaccination.  

When we first set foot in Texas to record this podcast, we were cautioned to not say the words “climate change” and to instead describe its effects (like more storms than in years past). But how does our language further fuel climate change acceptance—or denial?  In our 4th and final episode of In Hot Water: Texas, we talk about PEOPLE and the social issues at play.  You'll hear from academics, farmers, fishers, and activists and their thoughts on climate change and its connection to inequality in the seafood sector, along with the history of social justice (and injustice) in the Gulf.  Ultimately, how do racism, colonialism, white supremacy, and capitalism—systems of oppression—exacerbate the climate emergency?  One thing for sure is that NONE of us should dismiss a state just because of its politics.  We need to fight alongside their marginalized communities. Nor should we ever forget the youth who are set to inherit a planet that is quite literally and figuratively IN HOT WATER.  The time is NOW, friends. The future is in our hands.  Produced by Seaworthy and Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE), the “In Hot Water” podcast explores SEAFOOD and CLIMATE JUSTICE in distinct regions. Episode Transcript Episode Guide :00 Intro 01:45 Crystal Sanders-Alvarado, founder of Seaworthy, details their journey growing up in the Coastal Bend of Texas that led to a career in fisheries and seafood focused on environmental and social equity. They also share why science must be communicated in ways that are relatable to everyone while not diminishing or avoiding scientific facts.  08:04 Let's talk about the politicization of the term “climate change”—does avoiding the term actually help fuel the denial of climate change?   11:55 Colonialism, white supremacy, racism, capitalism, and climate change are undeniably linked, and the only way to address the effects caused by a changing climate is to address these systems of oppression.  19:00 Two regional case studies illustrating how these systems of oppression operate in tandem: The fraught history of Vietnamese American shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico who were falsely blamed for the declining shrimp fishery and Diane Wilson, the fourth-generation shrimper, who fought for decades against Formosa Plastics, the company whose plastic production and subsequent pollution of the bays is a real contributor to the decline of the Gulf's fisheries 25:50 Don't discount the American South—why those of us with the most privileged identities should engage with, and not avoid, conservative states 32:24 Evelyn James, an eleven-year-old ocean advocate and author, explains her love of the ocean and her observations of a warming planet 35:26 Suraida Nañez-James, Evelyn's mother, shares the origin of the Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit and some of the amazing projects the participants are doing to advance climate solutions  42:42 It is important to engage youth in addressing climate change. Here's what we can learn from them 47:51 How to cope with the eco-anxiety and remain hopeful in the face of these global challenges 49:44 Evelyn ends our series with her hopes for the future and her Gulf Story   Resources:  Watch Dr. Rupa Marya's presentation, Health and Justice: The Path of Liberation through Medicine, presented at the Bioneer's Conference. The graph by Dr. Marya is below. Check out the following books referenced in the podcast! Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice, An Unreasonable Woman, Captain Paws, and The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast. Recommend this series to anyone who is curious about how climate change is affecting our seafood producing regions.  

*Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in Texas dairy cows.*Cattle traceability is a hot topic in the cattle industry right now.   *Texas High Plains feedlots are staying full. *USDA is looking to increase its budget by over $2 billion.  *Farmers are busy with field preparation on the Texas Southern Plains.  *Coastal Bend farmers are experiencing a great start to the 2024 crop year.  *USDA is accepting applications for veterinary repayment programs in Texas.  

Research shows that literacy has a direct correlation to success in adulthood. Increasing reading skills in children positively affects their financial skills and health literacy. Unfortunately, as Corpus Christi grows, our community's literacy rate continues to decline. ​The Traveling Library aims to combat these statistics. By providing access to age-appropriate books, we increase our local children's reading achievements. Each book added to a Coastal Bend families' library increases their child's reading skills and love of reading. By supporting our communities' youth, The Traveling Library can foster an environment of success, one book at a time. The founder, Abigail and I chat about how she started the organization, all she plans to do in this new year and a bit about her own personal ventures.

*The Commodity Classic is underway in Houston.  *The Texas winter wheat crop is showing improvement.  *There are fewer sheep and lambs in Texas compared to a year ago.  *A group of Polish farmers is touring Texas this week.*We could be headed for an active tornado season in the Texas High Plains.  *A Texas congressman is fighting a rule that would allow fresh beef imports from Paraguay.*The Texas Beef Council is looking for restaurants that serve great Texas beef.  *Coastal Bend farmers are busy planting corn.  *Extended-release deworming medication may be a more cost effective product.

*The number of farmers and ranchers in Texas is dropping.  *USDA farm loan borrowers will now be able to make payments online.  *More lambs are hitting the market early this year. *Texas High Plains ranchers are encouraged to boost the profitability of their cattle sales through value-added programs.*The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accused of picking winners and losers in the most recent disaster relief program.   *Soil health is the focus of regenerative agriculture principles.  *Farmers in the Coastal Bend are ready to plant corn.  *The winter is the time of year young calves develop respiratory disease.  

*Wheat farmers in East and Central Texas have seen an increase in Hessian Fly infestations over the past couple of years.  *Cattle prices are expected to climb this year.  *The Texas Beef Council is partnering with Texas based Brookshire Brothers grocery stores to promote beef purchases.  *The Texas High Plains has seen some very cold temperatures so far this winter.  *The rainy days across much of our state have caused flooding in some areas.  *The Coastal Bend area of Texas is experiencing the wettest January in several years.  *How much water do sheep and goats require?  *For the first time since 2019, there will be a waterfowl symposium in Texas.

*Texas farmers and ranchers are enjoying nice rain events in many areas of the state following two years of devastating drought.  *The National Corn Growers Association is recognizing Texas corn farmers for their outstanding yields.   *Texas legislators have been busy all year, with several special sessions.  *2023 was another tough year for cotton farmers on the Texas High Plains.  *Cotton farmers across Texas tested a lot of potential new varieties.  *Coastal Bend farmers are busy preparing for next season's crop.  *Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is showing up in Texas.  *Studying deer DNA could be a key to curbing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.

This week I'm joined by the lovely and talented Leslie Adami, weekday evening anchor for KIII 3 News, to discuss her strong family ties to the Coastal Bend, being inspired by Channel 3 News broadcasts as a child, pursuing a Communications degree at the University of Texas at Austin, cutting her teeth in the Lubbock and Austin markets before ultimately landing her dream job in Corpus Christi, and why she's learned to appreciate closed doors throughout her career in episode 200.

This week I'm joined by the mind-blowing Mirza Pearson, founder of Coastal Bend Restaurant Week and Mirza Mirely Marketing Consultancy, to discuss living and working in places like Brazil and Dubai, building brands and businesses from the ground up, what really goes into throwing multi-million dollar corporate events, rediscovering Corpus Christi as an adult, her inspiration to showcase Coastal Bend gastronomy through Coastal Bend Restaurant Week, and why she doesn't take rejection or criticism personally in episode 199.