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Please reach out to Angela & Marc Millis if you are interested in learning more about Rosie - Angela Millis 956-566-3051 / Marc Millis 956-408-0084...In 2013, Marc and Angela created their first Five-Year Financial Plan. The main mission was to replace Marc's corporate income with passive income from real estate investments. ..During those 5 years, they converted a primary and secondary home into rental property, purchased four rental homes as well as a 32-unit apartment complex. They realized their initial plan early and Marc left his corporate job in late July of 2017. ..They then embarked on their second Five Year Financial Plan, which included investing in six additional single-family renovations, two apartment complexes (33 units) and two commercial property conversions. They created Millis Real Estate Group, LLC where they have combined residential and commercial brokerage services with their growing investment properties. ..Marc has worked in real estate development for over 25 years. He has been involved in over 100 retail transactions, several multi-family transactions and numerous residential rental purchases. His experiences includes site selection, purchase contract, lease negotiation, due diligence, site development and governmental approvals and permits. ..Marc has a degree in City and Regional Planning from Appalachian State University in North Carolina. He worked as a city planner before beginning his career in commercial retail real estate. He spent 15 years with Lowe's Companies, Inc. in the Real Estate Department performing site development duties and acquisitions for new store expansion...He acquired his real estate license in 2009 and became Director of Keller Williams Commercial in McAllen, TX for over 2 years. His last corporate position was with Academy Sports + Outdoors where he acquired new sites and negotiated leases for the company's expansion plans. He is an Veteran Army Officer with 20 years time in service...Angela has been in the residential real estate industry for almost 23 years. She began her career with Keller Williams as an administrator while attending the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she obtained a degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. She quickly moved into a full-time sales agent and within the next year was asked to become the Assistant Team Leader at her office...In 2005, she helped launch the new Keller Williams Market Center in McAllen and four years later opened two additional offices in Harlingen and Brownsville. Angela and her team ranked #1 in recruiting, profitability and owner profit among all of the new Keller Williams Market Centers in the United States. She continues to assist clients, obtain tenants for our properties and is heavily involved in the renovation of our acquired real estate assets...Thank you for listening to Cuadros Corner and thank you to Angela & Marc Millis for trusting me to share their story through this platform...You can follow me on instagram below:..https://www.instagram.com/sparktrest/?hl=en..#renovation #mcallentx #remodel
Een verlaten Chinees restaurant in het centrum van Dokkum blijkt een goed verborgen drugslab. „Boa's vertrouwden het niet en schakelden de politie in”, vertelt verslaggever Wietske Koen in onze misdaadpodcast Radio Ramkraak. Heb je een vraag of tip voor de makers van Radio Ramkraak? Stuur dan een e-mail naar podcast@dvhn.nl of podcast@lc.nl Wat begon als een routinematige parkeercontrole door boa's, veranderde in een scene die niet zou misstaan in een misdaadserie. Tijdens hun ronde zagen handhavers een man via een raam naar binnen klimmen bij een pand dat al enige tijd leegstond. „Dat vonden ze dermate verdacht dat ze besloten een kijkje te nemen,” vertelt burgemeester Johannes Kramer in de podcast Radio Ramkraak. Eenmaal ter plaatse zagen de boa's verschillende aanwijzingen die wezen op de aanwezigheid van een drugslab: afgeplakte ramen, een geïmproviseerde afzuiginstallatie en een sterke chemische geur. De politie werd ingeschakeld en kort daarna volgde een inval. Binnen troffen agenten een volledig functionerend drugslaboratorium aan. De ontdekking van het drugslab is een signaal dat intensievere controles nodig zijn. In de gemeente Noardeast-Fryslân wordt daarom gekeken naar nieuwe en slimme middelen om criminaliteit sneller op te sporen, waaronder het gebruik van drones. „Met een drone kunnen boa's sneller controleren wat bijvoorbeeld achter een pand gebeurt,” zegt Kramer. „Dit helpt hen om verdachte situaties efficiënter te beoordelen en door te geven aan de politie.” Drones worden al ingezet in andere delen van het land, zoals in de haven van Harlingen. „|Daar kunnen camera's zelfs kleine details, zoals een horloge om iemands pols, vanuit de lucht waarnemen”, weet Wietske. Het is een bijzondere manier om toezicht te houden, maar wel eentje die volgens de burgmeester zorgvuldig moet worden ingezet. De verslaggevers van Leeuwarder Courant en Dagblad van het Noorden hebben veel expertise in huis op het gebied van criminaliteit. Ze hebben het niet alleen over de feiten, maar zij leggen ook uit waarom en hoe misdrijven gepleegd worden. Presentator is Jeroen Kelderman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MCALLEN, Texas - Kathryn Lueders, general manager of Starbase says the local community means a big deal to SpaceX. Lueders gave the keynote speech at the Vistas from Texas seminar co-hosted by UT-Rio Grande Valley's Center for Border Economic Studies and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Her presentation was titled: “SpaceX's presence and impact on the RGV economy.” The event was held at Rio Bank's headquarters in McAllen. “We're vested, right? We are here to stay, and we will be looking forward to many, many launches off of Boca Chica and really understanding and being part of this community,” Lueders said. In a power-point presentation, Lueders showed what she said was one of her favorite pictures, taken from the harbor. “If you go to Starbase, none of that hardware happens without the people that are there. When I started a little bit over a year ago, less than 2,000 SpaceXers were there. We're now up to about twenty-five, twenty-six hundred.” Depending on how the company's construction and maintenance contracts go, another 700 to 800 workers could be added, she said. “You can be a rocket scientist, an engineer from the Rio Grande Valley and stay in the Rio Grande Valley. But this is a community endeavor. We're not doing this without huge investment from the community and creating places where our people want to stay and live and continue to live… this is going to take all of us to really be able to grow this enterprise, to be able to conduct all the missions that we want to do.” Lueders continued: “So community is like a big deal for us. Sometimes you can be so focused on work. But I tell people, wear your SpaceX shirt out in the community. Now, behave yourself when you're wearing your SpaceX shirt out in the community. If you're going to go out to parties, maybe leave your shirt home for that day. But I am proud of the fact of how many people are out there and living in the community, and that we actually do a lot of things to be able to get the community to understand that we do care about the community.” Lueders ran through some of things SpaceX does to integrate its workers in the community. “We have a third Saturday, where employees… there's a new area where we go. Marisela (Cortez) finds this place, across the whole Valley, spreads it out, because it is important for us to be able to show up and show that we do care and want to help,” Lueders said. Marisela Cortez is external affairs manager at Starbase. She was present for Lueders' presentation at the Vistas from Texas seminar. “We also do this thing once a month where we invite employees to work with a local restaurant, and we kind of we pick their day off and so that all their revenues on that day off are from SpaceXers. And we kind of then allow the folks to be able to go experience a new restaurant, like in Harlingen or Brownsville,” Lueders said. “Sometimes when we have people from out of state… it's just getting them to that first place and feeling comfortable, and then they can start exploring the community themselves. We specifically do that type of event with our Starbasers at least once a month.” Lueders added: “We also look at, what are the other community and support organizations (we can help)? Obviously, Marisela doesn't have an unlimited budget for support, but she looks around. What are the key things that most impact communities, and how do we make sure that we are showing a presence there? Because obviously, we want people to understand we do feel like part of this community.”Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
HARLINGEN, Texas - The Port of Harlingen will try again to expand its overweight corridor route in the 89th Legislature starting in January.As in the 88th session, the legislation will be carried by state Rep. Janie Lopez, R-San Benito.The legislation failed to make it into law in 2023, in part because of opposition from the Texas Department of Public Safety.But, says Port of Harlingen Executive Director Walker Smith, the legislation has merit because it would improve safety on the road. In an exclusive interview with Ron Whitlock Reports, Smith explained that three entities in the Rio Grande Valley have the authority to issue permits for shippers to use overweight corridors in the Rio Grande Valley - Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, the Port of Brownsville, and the Port of Harlingen.He said trucks weighing no more than the Mexican Legal Weight Limit or 125,000 pounds can use an overweight corridor. On a regular corridor they can only carry 80,000 pounds.“If we're able to connect these corridors, it provides flexibility to the transportation system and dedicates those overweight trucks to these dedicated routes,” Smith said.“So, we're going to be looking to extend our overweight corridor from FM 509 to the Hidalgo County-Cameron County line, a 13-mile strip.“The legislation would essentially designate this route, FM, 509, US Highway 281, to the Hidalgo County and Cameron County lines. And at that point, the Hidalgo County RMA corridor would pick up and carry the cargo into the Pharr Bridge, or vice versa.”Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service website to read the full story. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
In this episode, Garrett welcomes Phillip Parker, OTR/L, and founder of Omni Rehabilitation in Harlingen, Texas and recent winner of the Neubie Grant Program. Phillip shares his journey from paramedic to occupational therapist and the drive that led him to return to his hometown to provide elite care in a place he calls a “therapy desert.” His passion for bringing high-quality rehab to the Rio Grande Valley, where advanced care options are limited, offers valuable insights for practitioners and patients alike. We discuss: Challenges and gaps in healthcare for rural and underserved communities Phillip's unique approach to bringing big-city therapy quality to smaller markets The NeuFit Grant Program and the impact of the Neubie on patient outcomes, especially with the high incidence of stroke patients in the community he serves How a competitive mindset can drive excellence in healthcare Phillip's commitment to providing cutting-edge care to his community is an inspiring story of dedication, vision, and resilience. Tune in to hear how he's transforming lives and raising the bar for therapy in South Texas!
HARLINGEN, Texas - Eugenio Marín, CEO of Fundación México-Estados Unidos para la Ciencia (FUMEC), gave an in-depth presentation on the semiconductor industry at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen on Nov. 5.The "Friends of COSTEP" event was titled “Navigating the Growing Semiconductor Industry.” It was co-hosted by the Council for South Texas Economic Progress and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation and drew economic development leaders from Matamoros, Harlingen, and McAllen.Here is an audio recording of Marín's presentation, along with a Q&A that followed. Marín is introduced by COSTEP Economic Development Director Rick Carrera.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
In this episode: Aaron, SB and Raffi sit down with Zahriya Zackary from Bethel Music and answer the question: “Should we desire to be anointed?” (Submitted by Alex, 24, Harlingen, TX) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/handlebar/support
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Harlingen resident Federico “Fred” Garza delivered a handwritten note to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador when he met him in Matamoros last Monday. Asked what he wrote in his note, Garza said: “I basically just thanked him for having made all the effort to finally recognize Catarino Garza, my great-great-uncle. I gave him a little note thanking him and telling him, it has taken 131 years but thanks to you, it happened.” President López Obrador, otherwise known as AMLO, was in Matamoros to commemorate one of his heroes, Catarino Erasmo Garza Rodriguez, a Mexican revolutionary who fought to overthrow Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz. AMLO unveiled a monument to Catarino Garza, and also had the remains of Garza's body returned to Mexico from Panama. Catarino Garza, a former Mexican Consul in Missouri, was born in Matamoros on Nov. 25, 1859. He died in combat in Panama on March 8, 1895. He lived for a time in Brownsville. He is described in Wikipedia as a journalist, folk hero and revolutionary. Catarino Garza was Fred Garza's great-great-uncle. Catarino Garza's brother, Encarnación, was Fred Garza's great-grandfather. Catarino and Encarnación Garza fought together against Díaz's army and the Texas Rangers. The Rio Grande Guardian secured an exclusive audio interview with Fred Garza following the unveiling of a plaque for Catarino Garza last Wednesday at the old city cemetery in Brownsville. Mexico's Consul in Brownsville, Judith Arrieta Munguia, gave the keynote speech at the event. This was immediately followed by the showing of a documentary about Catarino Garza that had been commissioned by the Mexican government. Fred Garza is featured in the documentary at the Harlingen gravesite of his great-grandfather. The documentary was shown at the Brownsville Historical Museum.Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/659 Presented By: TroutRoutes, Waters West, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In this episode, we explore the thrilling world of Texas redfish fishing with expert guide Rick Hartman. Rick shares invaluable tips on casting in windy conditions, identifying nervous waters, and practicing techniques that will improve your chances of catching redfish, trout, tarpon, and other saltwater species. Join us as we uncover the secrets to successful fishing, including how to mark your line for more accurate casts and the surprising truth about whether a redfish will take a bare hook. Rick also provides a step-by-step guide on planning your next fishing trip to South Texas, ensuring you know what to do and what to avoid. Episode Chapters with Rick Hartman on Texas Redfish Adventures 1:38 - Rick recounts his introduction to fly fishing, which began accidentally through older family members during childhood trips to farm ponds and the mountains. He explains that he didn't realize fly fishing could be done in saltwater until he was in junior high. 5:35 - He describes the Lower Laguna Madre area in South Texas. It's a remote area with few access points, mainly through Port Isabel and Port Mansfield, and airports in Harlingen and Brownsville. Rick mentions that while most fishing is within the bay system, there are opportunities to fish in the Gulf of Mexico for various species, though the rough and windy conditions often limit these outings. 9:55 - We talk about the best times to target redfish in his area. Rick mentions that fall, especially September to October, is an excellent time to fish due to consistent weather. Although August can be very hot and humid, it still offers good fishing. Overall, he advises avoiding winter if traveling from afar to ensure a better fishing experience. 14:13 - We ask him about the stingray tailing. Rick explains that they act like vacuum cleaners on the flats, picking up crabs and shrimp from the bottom. Fish like trout and redfish follow behind stingrays to catch the leftovers the stingrays miss. This behavior makes the fish so focused that they don't notice nearby boats. 17:59 - To find a fish, Rick emphasizes that the first and most crucial factor is the water level, which can change daily due to wind. He explains that he assesses various spots based on whether the water levels are suitable for his boat to float. He also considers wind direction and looks for sheltered shorelines where the water might be clearer. Rick contrasts this with trout fishing, noting that unlike trout, which behave predictably, redfish can be much more challenging. The conditions and fish locations can change so rapidly that even after having a fishing spot "wired" for a week or two, a short break can make it feel like starting over. 20:34 - We dig into his involvement in casting competitions. Rick mentions he participated in these competitions for about 12 years, drawn by the excitement and substantial prize money which attracted participants globally. One these events was by the International Sportsmen's Expo (ISE). 24:01 - Rick recounts his success in various casting events, describing the process where top casters get to choose their fishing spots. He shares that his interest in casting began because he found it enjoyable and started working at a fly shop where he taught casting and fly tying classes. He was introduced to casting tournaments by a Sage representative, which led him to participate and eventually excel in these competitions through extensive practice. 29:45 - We ask him for some casting techniques, particularly in challenging conditions like windy environments or saltwater fishing. Rick emphasizes the importance of practicing with targets, suggesting anglers use a single target to practice hitting from various distances and directions. He stresses the significance of making effective second casts if the first cast is off-target, rather than wasting time stripping the line back in and starting over. 35:17 - Rick emphasizes that the casting stroke should not change in the wind; instead, the elevation of the forward cast should be adjusted. He advises aiming the forward cast lower to the water to prevent the wind from pushing the fly back. He warns against using too much force, which can create larger loops and reduce aerodynamics, suggesting a more controlled and precise technique for better results. 43:26 - He describes his process for preparing and helping his guests catch fish on his boat. He usually stops the boat 200-300 yards from the fishing spot to approach quietly. He observes the water to identify patterns and waits for the right time to fish. Rick provides tips for his guests, such as stripping off line and false casting to prepare. Depending on the wind conditions, he maneuvers the boat to give his guests the best possible shot at casting. 45:59 - Rick explains that "nervous water" looks different from the regular water pattern and can be a sign of fish activity. He elaborates that while water generally has a consistent pattern, a small area with a different pattern could indicate fish. 50:29 - We get into fly tying. Rick shares that he ties his own flies because store-bought ones often don't meet his standards. He mentions purchasing supplies from various places, including shows and local fly shops like Bob Marriott's and Fishing Tackle Unlimited. When asked about his go-to fly patterns, Rick highlights a small, tan, cream-bodied, weedless crab pattern in different weights, and a white clouser with a weed guard, both effective for redfish and speckled trout. He notes that while these patterns work in most situations, adjustments are sometimes necessary. 53:39 - We ask him about the brands he have worked with. He mentions reels from Abel and Ross, highlighting their high-quality reels. He also praises Rise Fishing Co. for their excellent rods. For lines, he uses those from Airflo. 54:43 - When planning for a fishing trip in South Texas, Rick emphasizes the importance of preparation. He advises not to assume you're ready just because you've fished before. Given the significant investment in the trip, he suggests practicing casting regularly, perhaps in your yard, to improve accuracy and distance. He also recommends seeking help from a local fly shop instructor if necessary. 56:18 - We get into movies, podcasts, and music. Rick reveals his love for Guy Ritchie films, particularly "Snatch" and "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," citing their great characters and one-liners. Our conversation shifts to media consumption during road trips. Rick shares that he listens to both music on Spotify and fly fishing podcasts, mentioning how his daughter introduced him to Spotify. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/659
This week, we continue the 2024 Church of Chris Area Wide Meeting coverage with a special twist. Brother Robert Madison of India gave a presentation in Harlingen, but was unable to connect with us to record. Instead, Jared and Christopher's father-in-law, Hugh Miller, agreed to be our guest. Hugh has over 20 years' experience in overseas missionary work and discussed the impacts of his involvement in the gospel work in India. We hope you enjoy his unique perspective. Church of Christ India: http://www.cofcindia.com/ Bibles for India: http://biblesforindia.net/
This week, we continue the 2024 Church of Chris Area Wide Meeting coverage with a special twist. Brother Robert Madison of India gave a presentation in Harlingen, but was unable to connect with us to record. Instead, Jared and Christopher's father-in-law, Hugh Miller, agreed to be our guest. Hugh has over 20 years' experience in overseas missionary work and discussed the impacts of his involvement in the gospel work in India. We hope you enjoy his unique perspective. Church of Christ India: http://www.cofcindia.com/ Bibles for India: http://biblesforindia.net/
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Norman Roy Garza, Jr., executive director of the newly formed Texas Space Commission, is in great demand in South Texas. On Aug. 27, Garza was a panelist at a luncheon hosted by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Brownsville Events Center, the event was titled “Bridging Borders & Beyond - The Impact of US-Mexico Relations and Space Exploration in the Rio Grande Valley.”On Sept. 19, Garza will give the keynote address at the 31st Annual Pathways for Trade summit hosted by Laredo Economic Development Corporation. The event takes place at the Laredo Country Club.And on September 24, Garza will give the keynote address at a State of Education and Industry summit hosted by RGV LEAD (Linking Economic and Academic Development). It will take place at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.Born in Harlingen, Norman is an eighth-generation Texan with roots across the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. Reared in Pleasanton, his family maintains a Beef Master Cattle operation near Verdi in Atascosa County.In his remarks at the Bridging Borders & Beyond event, Garza spoke about the interaction between the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, both of which were launched by Gov. Greg Abbott last April. He also spoke about the ways higher education institutions in Texas can work with the commission. Here is an audio recording of Garza's remarks as a panelist at the Bridging Borders & Beyond event.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
HARLINGEN, Texas - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán said she was recently with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris when they announced plans to save money on prescription drugs. Asked about the plan, U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez said: “Those are basic needs that I think communities like those in Rio Grande Valley need. We need to control prescription drugs. We need to control inflation, which has come down, we need to increase wages, and we need to make college education more accessible. There are so many other proposals that I think are coming from this administration.” Asked if the Inflation Reduction Act played a role, Gonzalez said: “The Inflation Reduction Act is what capped insulin and other prescription drugs at $35 a month, which kicks in next month. It'll be extraordinarily impactful for our community, (as we have) one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country. “Many people are on this particular prescription, and I think it'll be a huge benefit. Medicare recipients will be capped at, I think, $1,500 a year. So, we're going to see a lot of inflation relief coming in this next cycle.” Gonzalez was in San Benito recently to make an announcement about a federal grant for Cameron County Irrigation District No. 2. He said this grant, too, came about thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. “We're doing conservation projects that are going to be very helpful to the water problem that we have here in South Texas. Not a single Republican voted for those proposals. Yet, we're getting hundreds of millions of dollars invested in water infrastructure here in South Texas that came from that bill,” Gonzalez said. “That's something that I supported, something that I continue to support, to try to give the nourishment to small communities and municipalities and water districts to get those resources.” Gonzalez was asked if no Republican member of Congress from Texas voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, or no Republican from across the United States voted against it. He said, no Republican from across the country.Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
HARLINGEN, Texas - Valley International Airport Aviation Director Marv Esterly recently spoke at a Rio Grande Valley Partnership's Commercialization and Investment Tour event. Esterly participated in a panel discussion moderated by Harlingen Economic Development Corporation Chief Operating Officer Beverly Ticer Loftus. It was held at Texas State Technical College-Harlingen.Esterly spoke about the fact that he and the board of directors have to run VIA like a private business because they receive no funding from the City of Harlingen. He also spoke about the big projects happening at the airport and the need to find industry partners to fill land adjacent to the airport.Here are his remarks in full:Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
We're back! After taking about a month off, the Brother Cousins are publishing new content again. As we begin season 4 (yes, you heard correctly--we began this three years ago), we are again publishing supplemental content from this year's Church of Chris Area Wide Meeting. This year it was hosted by the North 7th St. Church of Christ in Harlingen, TX. To discuss this year's theme, "Disciples Making Disciples," are brothers Chase Palmer and Wayne Lowry. Stay connected in coming weeks for additional speakers to join the cast and discuss individual topics.
We're back! After taking about a month off, the Brother Cousins are publishing new content again. As we begin season 4 (yes, you heard correctly--we began this three years ago), we are again publishing supplemental content from this year's Church of Chris Area Wide Meeting. This year it was hosted by the North 7th St. Church of Christ in Harlingen, TX. To discuss this year's theme, "Disciples Making Disciples," are brothers Chase Palmer and Wayne Lowry. Stay connected in coming weeks for additional speakers to join the cast and discuss individual topics.
HARLINGEN, TEXAS - The top project at the Port of Harlingen is expanding the turning basin by about 700 feet on both sides of the ship channel. If this happened there would be host of new opportunities, says Port Director Walker Smith, including going after the lucrative container-on-barge business. Smith gave an update on Port activities during a panel discussion at the Rio Grande Valley Partnership's recent Commercialization and Investment Tour. It was hosted by Harlingen Economic Development Corporation and held at Texas State Technical College-Harlingen.Smith started by explaining that the Port of Harlingen is a shallow draft port located east of the city of Harlingen. He said it mostly handles fuel, agricultural products, fertilizers and aggregates. Asked by Harlingen EDC Chief Operating Officer Beverly Ticer Loftus to list some of the Port of Harlingen's top projects, Smith said: “One of the big projects that we're working on right now is we're engaged in a Cap 107 study with the Army Corps of Engineers. We're looking to expand our turning basin by about 700 feet on both sides of the channel. “Once that is complete and we get a favorable response by the Army Corps of Engineers from the study… we will begin building out the bulkhead and new dock space for that expansion as well.” Smith said the project is vitally important. “We've had almost a 200% growth in commodities since 2017. And so, with that growth in commodities obviously comes a growth in vessel calls. We've had about a 150% increase in vessel calls to the Port of Harlingen. And we're still doing that with infrastructure that was built in the 1950s,” Walker said. “So, our infrastructure is very outdated at the Port of Harlingen. The growth that we've been seeing came on very, very quickly. So, we're looking to expand that turning basin to help facilitate that growth as well as take on new opportunities. Some of those new opportunities could possibly be a container-on-barge service.” Smith said that in 2018 the Port of Harlingen received designation from the Maritime Administration to apply for grants to create a container-on-barge service. “We wouldn't be able to do that without this expansion of the turning basin. And so, we're looking at doing that. That's probably our biggest project that we've got going on right now.”Editor's Note: To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian website.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
HARLINGEN, Texas - On his recent visit to the Rio Grande Valley, Rolando Pablos gave advice on how to grow the RioPlex marketing brand.Pablos, a former Texas Secretary of State, wrote the roadmap for the Borderplex Alliance, the regional economic development entity for El Paso, Ciudad Juarez, and Santa Teresa.As a guest of the CEO Group and the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force, Pablos spoke to an audience of VIPs at the Harlingen Convention Center. The CEO Group and the task force wanted to glean best practices from Pablos as they develop RioPlex, a branding initiative to help market the Valley and northern Tamaulipas across the globe.After his speech, Pablos gave an interview to the Rio Grande Guardian. In the interview he spoke about his key takeaway from the meeting, the underlying reason the Texas economy is booming, how the BorderPlex Alliance came about, the state of the El Paso economy, the huge multi-modal facility in Santa Teresa, the importance of advocating in Austin and Washington, D.C., and the advice he had for RioPlex.“Here in the Valley, you have access to the entire world. And so my recommendation is take advantage of it. The sea port, is it in Brownsville? Yes, but it benefits the entire region. And so why not use that as a starting point to reach out to the world. The port here is already doing well. It needs to be supported and it needs to be marketed along with the entire region,” Pablos said.Here is the interview:Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
HARLINGEN, Texas - Harlingen City Manager Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzalez has outlined the likely city budget for the upcoming year. “The budget we're looking at for this upcoming year is $110 million in revenue with $108 million in expenditures. That's a big budget,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez made his comments at a graduation ceremony for the Leadership Harlingen Class of 2023-2024. The event was hosted by the Greater Chamber of Harlingen and held at Stefano's Brooklyn Pizza. Gonzalez was introduced by Javier De Leon, the Greater Chamber of Harlingen's president and CEO. De Leon described Gonzalez as “Harlingen's rock star.” Gonzalez said city administrators have “done our best” to keep tax rates low. “In fact, I was talking to Commissioner (Ford) Kinsley and explained to him that this year, we're going to propose having the lowest tax rate in the City of Harlingen in the past 22 years,” Gonzalez said. “That's not easy to do when you've got so many needs.” Gonzalez then ran through some of those needs. “This year we gave the firefighters their three-year collective bargaining agreement. We're in year two for the police department. And we're giving the employees who are earning less than $75,000 a year their second raise.” Gonzalez said the city administration utilized the services of a consultancy firm before deciding to give those earning less than $75,000 a year a second pay raise. “The Commission felt the best (thing was) to look at those employees earning less than $75,000 and make an adjustment to their salaries to give them an increase. This is year two of that increase. So that's going to be included in the budget. Without a tax increase to our property taxes.” Gonzalez also highlighted a huge jump in building permits. “Our highest year for building permits was in 2012. That year we had $116 million in building permits. And ever since then, it had been below that number, which is really not that good because you want to try to exceed those dollar amounts every year,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez then explained how the jump in the value of building permits came about. “A couple of years ago, the city commission and the mayor called me and said we want to have a meeting with the developers. We want to hear what we are doing wrong. And my first reaction was, oh my God, it's going to be a complaint session,” Gonzalez said. “And so, we did. We sat down. The mayor and commissioners were troopers because they listened to every complaint that was leveled against the city regarding building permits.” Coming out of that meeting, city leaders changed tack, Gonzalez explained. “We made a few changes, and they weren't easy. And in 2023 we had $176 million in building permits issued that year. And that was a great number. But it just didn't happen by itself. It happened because of the collaboration with the City Commission and the changes they were willing to make in our processes.” Gonzalez said this year, the value of the building permits are on schedule to beat the 2023 number. “This year, through this month, we're at $119 million for building permits. We've surpassed that number from 2012. Two years in a row (we have beaten the 2012 number) and we still have two more months to go reporting for building permits. So, again, the changes that the Commission did were in valuable to having economic prosperity in the city.” Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of Gabe Gonzalez's entire remarks at the Leadership Harlingen event.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
HARLINGEN, Texas - There was an absorbing discussion at Harlingen Convention Center over whether the creation of RioPlex duplicates the work of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and/or COSTEP.The discussion occurred in a Q&A session that followed a keynote address by businessman and consultant Rolando Pablos. The event was co-hosted by the CEO Group and the Prosperity Task Force.Pablos wrote the business plan for BorderPlex, an economic development group covering the El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, and Santa Teresa region. The CEO Group and the Prosperity Task Force invited Pablos to speak in the hope that they could learn best practices as they develop RioPlex.There is a big difference, however. The Borderplex Alliance is an economic development group that has brought tens of millions of dollars of inward investment into its region. The plan is for RioPlex not to be an economic development group but rather a brand name for the Valley-North Tamaulipas region.The participant in the audience who kickstarted the discussion about RioPlex and its interaction with COSTEP (Council for South Texas Economic Progress) and the RGV Partnership was Greater Chamber of Harlingen board member Lizzy de la Garza Putegnat. Others in the audience who participated in the discussion included Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza, RGV Partnership President Daniel Silva, and COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez.Responding to the questions were Pablos, CEO Group leader Joaquin Spamer, and Prosperity Task Force leader Mario Reyna.Here is an audio recording of the discussion. To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
HARLINGEN, Texas - When Mario Reyna, a leader with the Prosperity Task Force, made his opening remarks at a RioPlex event he described Harlingen as the center of the Rio Grande Valley and the center of the universe. Up next was Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda. She was happy to receive Reyna's accolade. “Good morning, everyone. I like that welcome to the center of the universe. I love it,” Sepulveda said. “It's truly, truly wonderful to see so many innovators and leaders within community right here in the city of Harlingen.” For far too long, Sepulveda said, people would think and talk about Houston, Dallas, and Austin when considering development and growth in Texas. “However, we are now witnessing a pivotal shift, if you will, and all eyes are on South Texas. Our region is emerging as the new center of growth and opportunity.” But, said Sepulveda, the region can only benefit if everyone collaborates. “By uniting our efforts, we can drive economic development, foster innovation, and improve the quality of life for all of our residents.” And as the region includes northern Tamaulipas, Mayor Sepulveda said, talks “must include cross border collaboration with our partners in Mexico.” She said: “I'm so excited to see folks from both sides of the border here united in this room together with one common purpose and that is to ensure that both sides of the border are able to maximize and leverage the specific and special qualities that we have within each of our communities and to do that together. So that way we grow together.” Sepulveda said it is all about harnessing the collective potential the region has. “That is what we're doing here today. So, let's engage in this meaningful dialogue for this new partnership and explore ways to drive our region forward.” Sepulveda continued: “Thank you all for being here in the center of the universe right here in Harlingen. Thank you, Joaquin Spamer (founder of RioPlex) for choosing Harlingen and recognizing that we are centrally located, and we are ripe for development. We want to make sure that everyone knows that Harlingen is open for business, South Texas is open for business, and we are stronger together.” Sepulveda said it is no longer of value to say the city of Harlingen has a population of 80,000. “It is how strong are we on both sides of the border and that's three million strong.” Sepulveda concluded her remarks by saying it is incumbent on everyone present to be sharing that story. “To say we have the largest workforce in Texas right here in South Texas. We have a young demographic, we have plenty of opportunity, we are not landlocked, and we are ready to grow our community, and we do that together,” she said. “So, thank you so much. I am excited to hear about all the wonderful work and excited to hear more about Rioplex, and to making it a reality. So, thank you so much. Thank you for having me.”To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Orlando Campos, executive director of Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, made a pitch to potential investors from India.Campos made his pitch at an event hosted by the Council for South Texas Economic Progress that was held at the Port of Brownsville.Here is an audio recording of Campos' remarks.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
Join us this week as we are live from Rock on the Moon 2 at The Moon Rock in Harlingen, Tx. We talk with Alex Soto of Amplifire Promotions, Ernie Acosta a.k.a Crazy Eyes of Music and Beyond Podcast, Freddy Honda and Troy from Popular Lon3r, and we try some food also. Big shoutout to Alex Soto for inviting us back to the event and to The Moon Rock for letting us do our thing there. Follow Amplifire Promotions here: https://www.instagram.com/amplifire.promotions/ Follow The Moon Rock here: https://www.themoonrockrgv.com/ Follow Ernie of the Music and Beyond Podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/musicandbeyondpodcast/ Follow Popular Lon3r here: https://www.youtube.com/@popularlon3rmusic
In this episode of Disruptors, we have Keith Sant with SEO Meets Real Estate Investors. Keith flew in from Harlingen, Texas to talk about how to generate over a million dollars in real estate leads per month. How He Generates Over A Million Dollars In... The post How He Generates Over A Million Dollars In Real Estate Leads A Month appeared first on Real Estate Disruptors.
***DISCLAIMER*** - You will hear a lot of background music since we are in a bar that is playing music. Join us this week as we are live from Drink Up Local Bar in Harlingen, Tx for SUPERHERO NIGHT. We talk with Alex Soto from Drink Up & Amplifier Promotions and Cosplayer Robby Hernandez. Follow DRINK UP here: https://www.facebook.com/p/DRINK-UP-100093577453193/ https://www.instagram.com/drinkup956/ Follow Amplifier Promotions here: https://www.instagram.com/amplifire.promotions/ Follow Cosplayer Robby Hernandez here: https://www.instagram.com/multiversalcosplayer/reels/ Follow and subscribe to our social media and YouTube here: https://linktr.ee/9.56abv Thank you to the sponsors: The Landmark on Tower: https://landmarkontower.com/ King's Ink Tattoos: https://www.instagram.com/babygatortattoo/
Today on The Storehouse Media Podcast, Sherrie Clark and Neil "The Media Giant" Haley of The Neil Haley Show interview Nick Stahl. Nick Stahl was born in Harlingen, Texas on December 5, 1979, to Donna Lynn, a brokerage assistant, and William Kent Stahl, a businessman. After his mother took him to see a children's play at the age of four, Nick confidently declared that acting would be his future. Commercials and community plays followed, two television movies were also released in the early 90s. The breakthrough he needed came next when he starred alongside Mel Gibson, who hand-selected Nick for the role, in The Man Without a Face (1993). Nick played Chuck, the little boy who befriends a stranger that was disfigured in an accident. At age 17 he was cast in Disturbing Behavior (1998) and the ensemble film The Thin Red Line (1998), which was nominated for Best Picture by the Academy Awards. He has continued to find success with acting, and though he has been featured in major studio productions he is still, to date, more widely known for his edgier and darker indie film roles.
HARLINGEN, Texas - While there were a few surprising omissions in her 2024 State of the City Address, Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda did cover a lot of ground in her one-hour presentation.Sepulveda did not mention the work of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce, Texas State Technical College, the Port of Harlingen, and Los Indios International Bridge. But she did feature UT-Rio Grande Valley's growing presence in the city and the accomplishments of Valley International Airport, calling aviation director Marv Esterly, “Harlingen's superstar.”And she announced a new shark tank-type program to boost Harlingen's entrepreneurial ecosystem. In a posting on social media after the event, Sepulveda listed the highlights of her speech. She wrote:“Reflecting on last night… thank you for the incredible support - the convention center was packed and sold out for the second year in a row! Watching my son and his buddies join Father Alex for the invocation was a highlight of the night for me and set the stage for a memorable evening."“Here are a few takeaways for those who couldn't attend:“Saving Taxpayer Money: $1.2 million saved through in-house projects including Hale Ditch, TXDOT Drain Ditch, Dixieland Sidewalk, Lon C. Hill Trail, Lozano Pond, and expressway lights.“Grants: Applied for $93 million for city improvements.“Sales Tax Growth: Taxable sales exceeded $1.6 billion in 2023, with expectations to surpass this in 2024. “Lower Tax Rate: This fiscal year, we lowered our tax rate by 10% to 54¢ per $100 of valuation, the lowest in over 20 years!“ Total Investment: Current and upcoming projects represent $237 million dollars, creating 430 jobs, and contributing $6 million in local sales tax revenue over the next 10 years."In her posting on social media, Sepulveda concluded: “Thanks to our incredible sponsors, no tax dollars were spent on this event, and proceeds will go to these wonderful organizations: Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention, Valley Haven, Inc., Sunny Glen Children's Home and the Junior League of Harlingen. “Together, we're making Harlingen a financially responsible and thriving community. Thank you for your support!”Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service for the full story.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
HARLINGEN, Texas - Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda says the South Texas border region does not get fair news coverage at the national level. Too many of the stories are negatively slanted, she says, which is why the South Texas Coalition of Mayors is so important. Ron Whitlock Reports interviewed Sepulveda on a range of subjects just before she went on stage at the Harlingen Convention Center to deliver her 2024 State of the City Address. “Mayor Sepulveda, you are one of the driving forces behind the South Texas Alliance of Cities. Why is this group so important and what are its next steps in your opinion?” Sepulveda was asked. “It's incredibly important,” Sepulveda responded. “It's important for all things RGV, in terms of making sure that we have a voice and a strong voice in Austin, have a strong voice in Washington, and we do that collectively by aligning ourselves to what is important for the entire region and making sure that those priorities are what are front and center when we're talking to our delegation, whether it be at the state or the federal level.” Sepulveda said immigration is a good topic to look at. “Looking immigration, for example… immigration can be a very hot topic button issue, but you have mayors from all across the region that can get behind the fact that South Texas is a safe place to work to play, to invest,” Sepulveda said. “This community is not given enough good press, if you will, at the federal level when you're looking at, you know… you turn on CNN or Fox News and they start talking about what's happening at the border. We're at the border and we know no matter where you are in South Texas, it is a safe place to be, and we are a thriving place.” Sepulveda noted that on his visits to the Rio Grande Valley, Gov. Greg Abbott says all eyes are on South Texas. “And that's because this is the place to be. So, we want to make sure that we are collectively sharing that message.” Other topics covered in the interview included the state of Harlingen's economy, Valley International Airport, Los Indios International Bridge, and supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here is an audio recording of the interview.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
Op maandag 9 juni 2014, Tweede Pinksterdag, verschijnt opperwachtmeester Sicco Cuperus (36) niet op zijn werk bij de marechaussee in Harlingen. Zijn collega's slaan al vrij snel alarm omdat het niet past bij de plichtsgetrouwe Cuperus dat hij zonder afmelding niet op komt dagen. Ze gaan naar zijn appartement in Leeuwarden. Het ziet eruit alsof Sicco even snel de deur is uitgegaan om een boodschap te doen. Raam open in de slaapkamer, zijn telefoon ligt aan de lader en de stofzuiger staat klaar om gebruikt te worden. Maar, en dat is wel opvallend, zijn auto staat niet op de parkeerplaats. Van Sicco wordt sindsdien nooit meer iets vernomen. Zijn auto wordt een paar dagen later gevonden in Marrum, zo'n twintig kilometer ten noorden van Leeuwarden. Waarom Marrum? Niemand die het weet en sporenonderzoek levert ook al niks op. Van Sicco wordt taal noch teken vernomen, ondanks uitgebreid onderzoek van eerst de marechaussee en later het cold case team van de politie Noord Nederland. In deze podcastserie gaan de makers op zoek naar het antwoord op de vraag wat er met Sicco gebeurd kan zijn. Politie en marechaussee werken mee aan de podcast: de leider van het onderzoek dat de marechaussee deed naar Sicco, vertelt in de podcast openhartig over aanpak en bevindingen en maakt ook zaken bekend die niet eerder naar buiten kwamen. Dat doet ook de rechercheur die namens het cold case team in de podcast antwoord geeft op de vraag hoe het er nu voorstaat met het onderzoek naar Sicco. Sicco, de verdwenen marechaussee, volg de sporen van Sicco en abonneer je nu op 'Sicco, de verdwenen marechaussee'.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Harlingen and Harlingen Economic Development Corporation are working hard to make sure access to capital is not a barrier for budding entrepreneurs in the city. This was the message Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda gave when she appeared as a panelist at RGV StartUp Week. The weeklong event, held at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, was designed to foster and celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as help startup businesses in the Rio Grande Valley. “I know one of the biggest barriers is capital. And so having conversations and having workshops and having conferences such as this… to be able to provide that opportunity, to make those connections, so that they (budding entrepreneurs and are able to access the capital, so that they can get to do the actual work that they need to get done is important and crucial,” Sepulveda said. “And I know that that is a concern in our community. And… we'll have more discussions but through our EDC, we have been really focused on that to ensure that access to capital is not a barrier for entrepreneurs.” Sepulveda was a panel with Daniella Lopez Valdez, executive director of the Mitte Cultural District and vice president of Brownsville ISD board of trustees, state Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez of Brownsville, and Ron Garza, associate vice president of workforce and economic development at UT-Rio Grande Valley. The panel discussion was titled “Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders.” The event was co-hosted by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation and UTRGV's Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center. Sepulveda said she was at a conference recently with officials from UTRGV. She said it was “mind-blowing” to learn that 99 percent of all businesses in the U.S. are considered small. “It is truly important for us to foster that entrepreneurial spirit within every single person, whether it be in our communities, at the state level, at the federal level, it is our future as a country. So, I think it is it's truly vital,” Sepulveda said. “And in terms of the future, I think I think that it is incumbent upon all of us to ensure that we are providing the resources available for all entrepreneurs to be able to reach their potential.” In her remarks, Lopez Valdez pointed out that Brownsville ISD is the largest employer in the city, with 6,000 employees. “We have 38,000 kids and we are making sure that in our career and technology center… 79 percent of our kids actually graduate with a career path that is (connected) to what going on in the local economy.” Lopez Valdez said BISD has a lot of great partnerships with local stakeholders. She said Lopez High School will have the first pipe fitting class thanks to a partnership with a local company. “We're making sure that our students are prepared,” Lopez Valdez said. Here is a podcast featuring some of the remarks of Sepulveda and Lopez Valdez from the panel discussion. To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
This week, join Jared, Christopher, and special guest, Sister Elizabeth Palmer for the complement to last week's episode about modesty for males. Elizabeth discusses God-centered modesty from a woman's perspective. She and Jared both share about the challenges of raising girls to embrace the value of modesty and offer ways of using our liberty to serve others. Elizabeth is also the co-owner of In Hymn Youth Choir in Harlingen, TX, "a high-quality, Christ-centered, music education program for students in the Rio Grande Valley.
This week, join Jared, Christopher, and special guest, Sister Elizabeth Palmer for the complement to last week's episode about modesty for males. Elizabeth discusses God-centered modesty from a woman's perspective. She and Jared both share about the challenges of raising girls to embrace the value of modesty and offer ways of using our liberty to serve others. Elizabeth is also the co-owner of In Hymn Youth Choir in Harlingen, TX, "a high-quality, Christ-centered, music education program for students in the Rio Grande Valley.
Is immodest dress a problem for men? If so, what might that look like? Does Jesus care what men who serve Him wear? What are some principles which guide the way a man chooses to dress? In this episode, the Brother Cousins explore these ideas and more with guest Chase Palmer. Brother Chase serves as an elder at the North 7th St. Church of Christ in Harlingen, TX. As mentioned in the episode, the North 7th St. church is hosting an Area-Wide Meeting July 26-28, 2024. To register, visit awm.harlingenchurch.com/register.
Is immodest dress a problem for men? If so, what might that look like? Does Jesus care what men who serve Him wear? What are some principles which guide the way a man chooses to dress? In this episode, the Brother Cousins explore these ideas and more with guest Chase Palmer. Brother Chase serves as an elder at the North 7th St. Church of Christ in Harlingen, TX. As mentioned in the episode, the North 7th St. church is hosting an Area-Wide Meeting July 26-28, 2024. To register, visit awm.harlingenchurch.com/register.
In this insightful episode of the Agents Lounge Podcast, hosts Francisco Bermudez Jr. and Marco Salinas welcome a special guest, Raymond Fuentes, a seasoned mortgage professional from Southwest Funding. As the first lender to grace the platform, Raymond brings a unique perspective to the show, shedding light on the intricacies of the mortgage industry.Raymond shares his journey, starting in the credit repair business and transitioning into the world of mortgages in 2018. He candidly discusses the challenges he faced during the tumultuous year of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the real estate market. Raymond's firsthand experiences provide listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at the mortgage landscape, offering valuable insights into navigating the ever-changing industry.One of the key topics explored is the current state of the market, with Raymond emphasizing the importance of setting realistic expectations for clients. He cautions against making bold predictions about future interest rates, urging listeners to focus on the options available today rather than speculating about tomorrow. This pragmatic approach is a refreshing departure from the hype and hyperbole often found in the industry.Raymond delves into the unique needs of self-employed individuals and investors, showcasing his expertise in navigating alternative loan programs, such as bank statement loans and debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans. These insights are particularly valuable for real estate agents working with a diverse client base.Throughout the conversation, Raymond emphasizes the importance of communication, accessibility, and transparency in the mortgage process. He shares his strategies for building strong relationships with real estate agents, highlighting the value of prompt responses, personalized service, and a commitment to going the extra mile for clients.Listeners will also gain a deeper understanding of the mortgage approval process, including the role of credit scores, income, and assets. Raymond provides practical advice for first-time homebuyers, as well as those looking to purchase additional properties while still maintaining an existing mortgage.Whether you're a seasoned real estate professional or aspiring to enter the industry, this episode of the Agents Lounge Podcast offers a wealth of insights and actionable tips from an experienced mortgage expert. Tune in to unlock the secrets of the mortgage world and gain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.About Raymond Fuentes:Raymond Fuentes is an expert mortgage lender at Southwest Funding specializing in helping self-employed individuals navigate the complexities of the real estate market. With a keen understanding of the challenges faced by self-employed individuals, such as managing taxes and income documentation, Raymond provides unconventional financing solutions like bank statement and P&L loans. As a champion for client acquisition, he employs strategies involving networking, social media, and maintaining a strong Google presence with stellar reviews. Bilingual and always reachable, he prides himself on prompt communication and professional service, backed by a diligent team. Having transitioned from credit repair to a full mortgage business, Raymond's expertise grew during the pandemic, adapting to the changing needs of homebuyers seeking more space and secure investments. With a remarkable track record of locking in rare low rates and guiding clients through the home-buying process with transparency, Raymond emphasizes education over mere rate hunting. A family man with ties to Harlingen, Texas, he relocated to San Antonio due to a job promotion before delving into mortgages. His downtime is spent indulging in cycling, hitting the gym, fishing, and beach vacations. Raymond's genuine approach to client interaction, coupled with his passion for the industry and care for his family, makes him a distinctive voice in the mortgage lending space.southwestfunding.com/rfuentesAbout The Show Sponsor:The Agents Lounge Podcast is proudly sponsored by Airtegrity Comfort Solutions, your trusted HVAC experts in San Antonio, TX. 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Summary This sermon focuses on the topic of spiritual warfare, with a focus on the importance of understanding the unseen battle that is taking place in the spiritual realm. The sermon highlights the authority and power that believers have through prayer and the Word of God. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Invitation to Seminars 01:17 Preaching on Spiritual Warfare 05:44 The Unseen Battle 08:29 Entering the Spiritual Battle 10:56 The Reality of Spiritual Warfare 13:14 The Spiritual Realm 14:26 The Battle for Your Heart 15:27 Becoming a Target for the Devil 19:30 The Upper Hand in Spiritual Warfare 21:08 Fighting the Spiritual Battle 23:45 The Authority and Power of God 26:09 Putting on the Armor of God 28:19 Being Ready for Battle 29:42 The Power of Prayer in Spiritual Warfare 32:37 The Divine Power to Demolish Strongholds 36:21 Activating the Power of God through Prayer 38:09 Fighting the Spiritual Battle with Spiritual Weapons 41:32 The Authority and Power Given to Believers 43:08 The Power of God Confirmed by Signs and Miracles 44:05 Conclusion and Call to Action Takeaways Believers are engaged in a spiritual battle against demonic forces in the unseen realm. Understanding the reality of spiritual warfare is crucial for believers to effectively fight the battle. Prayer and the Word of God are powerful weapons in spiritual warfare. Believers have the authority and power to overcome the enemy and walk in victory. Find a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.org SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM: Subscribe for only $2.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/ Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b --- We need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369 --- Visit our sponsors: ***FEATURED*** Global Passport Express: Mention this ad to get a 10% discount on all services: https://bit.ly/TTL-GPE Pastor Mike Ashcraft's Financial Services: (310) 403-6471 10% Discount Off First Order from Advanced Creative Design: advancedcreativedesign23@gmail.com $100 Credit for Text In Church: https://bit.ly/TTL-TIC
lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Harlan SimonCRIMINAL DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, ALAMEDA COUNTY, 3/2023 - present, MARIN COUNTY, 2022 - 2/2023 LAW OFFICES OF HARLAN G. SIMON, LOS ANGELES, 1990 -1991 Criminal Defense Private Practice DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, 1986 - 1990 75 Jury Trials (felony & misdemeanor) IMMIGRATION and CIVIL LITIGATION HAMMOND LAW GROUP, SF satellite office, 2005 - 2019 (intervals) Business Immigration Law LAW OFFICES OF LINDA SCAPAROTTI, SAN FRANCISCO, 1992 -1996 Psychotherapy Malpractice, Plaintiff-Side, 2 Jury Trials to Verdict HAMMOND LAW GROUP, OHIO, 1991-1992 Business Immigration LawCLERKSHIPS, PRO BONO and TEACHING UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY, Law Clerk, summer 1983 GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER, SAN JOSE, Law Clerk, summer 1984 PROBAR, HARLINGEN TX, 1992 Pro Bono Asylum and Deportation Defense SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW LOS ANGELES 1989 - 1990 Adjunct Professor, Legal Writing and Advocacy Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover. Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com
(Timestamp Below) ⏲️ ⏲️ ⏲️ Hello my name is Carlos J. Cuadros and welcome to my podcast - Cuadros Corner. In this episode I talked to RGV photographer, Nora Isabel - who specializes in candid & nostalgic vibes.
Overview Confessions of a Knight Errant is a comedic, picaresque novel in the tradition of Don Quixote with a flamboyant cast of characters. Dr. Gary Watson is the picaro, a radical environmentalist and wannabe novelist who has been accused of masterminding a computer hack that wiped out the files of a major publishing company. His Sancho Panza is Kharalombos, a fat, gluttonous Greek dancing teacher, who is wanted by the secret police for cavorting with the daughter of the Big Man of Egypt. Self-preservation necessitates a hurried journey to the refuge of a girls' camp in rural Texas. Then a body turns up nearby that is connected to Middle East antiquities, and they are on the run once more. Gretchen McCullough was raised in Harlingen Texas. After graduating from Brown University in 1984, she taught in Egypt, Turkey and Japan. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and was awarded a teaching Fulbright to Syria from 1997-1999. Her stories, essays and reviews have appeared in The Barcelona Review, Archipelago, National Public Radio, Story South, Guernica, The Common, The Millions, and the LA Review of Books. Translations in English and Arabic have been published in: Nizwa, Banipal, Brooklyn Rail in Translation, World Literature Today and Washington Square Review with Mohamed Metwalli. Her bi-lingual book of short stories in English and Arabic, Three Stories from Cairo, translated with Mohamed Metwalli was published in July 2011 by AFAQ Publishing House, Cairo. A collection of short stories about expatriate life in Cairo, Shahrazad's Tooth, was also published by AFAQ in 2013. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Rhetoric and Composition at the American University in Cairo. Book Website http://www.gretchenmccullough.wix.com/gretchenmccullough Favorites YouTube https://youtu.be/3ff8O98jt3E Transcript Stephen: So today on Discovered Word Smith I have Gretchen McCullough and you may notice if you're on YouTube watching the episode that there's no video because Gretchen is not. Anywhere in this hemisphere of where I'm at or at least I should say this continent. So we had a bit of a spotty connection and we turned off video to make sure we could hear everything. So Gretchen, welcome. How are you doing today? I'm Gretchen: doing great. Thanks for having me on your show. Stephen: Yeah. And I'm excited. So let's jump right into that before we start talking about your book. Tell us a little bit about you. And where you are at the moment. Gretchen: I'm sitting in my bedroom and it's dark outside. It's quite noisy. I live in a really busy part of Cairo. And yeah. That's where I am. It's across the Nile from Tahrir Square where a lot of Americans probably are familiar with Tahrir Square because of the uprising. It's not that far from the square. It's a huge island called Zamalek. And you can walk everywhere in this area. You don't really need a car. It's a neat burrow. There are lots of coffee shops. Yeah. Stephen: Nice. What, why what brought you to Cairo? Gretchen: It's a long odyssey. I taught in Egypt in the 1980s and then I taught in Turkey and then I taught in Japan. And then I went and got an MFA from the university of Alabama. And I had a Fulbright in Syria in 1997 to 99. And. I went back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a year and a friend of mine said, there's a job in Cairo. You're perfect. Why don't you apply? And I did. And I got the job at the American university in Cairo in 2000. And I've been here ever since. Stephen: Gretchen, where are you originally from? Gretchen: I'm originally from Harlingen, Texas. It's called the Rio Grande Valley. It's near the Mexican border, near Brownsville. It's the very tip of Texas. That's where I grew up. I'm from a very small town. Stephen: Big change. Gretchen: Yes. I wanted to get out of that town in 1980 and I didn't realize how far I would go.
Join us this week as we are live from Beer Fest '23 at The Moon Rock in Harlingen, Tx. We try some drinks and we are joined by Basilio Gonzales, Alex Soto, Quez Black, Kazer from Kazer and The Damaged Goods, Shaun Mecca, and Glizzey's Food Hut. We also try some Thai Food brought mid show by the great people from the Mod Dang! Thai Food Truck. Huge shoutout to The Moon Rock for having us again. Much love. Follow our guests for this episode and check out what they do here: Basilio Gonzales- https://instagram.com/bthe_universe?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg== Alex Soto- https://instagram.com/alexsothrowed?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg== Quez Black- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078486618969&mibextid=LQQJ4d Kazer of KTDG- https://www.ktdgmusic.com Shaun Mecca- https://shaunmecca.com Glizzey's Food Gut- https://www.facebook.com/GlizzeysFoodHut?mibextid=LQQJ4d Thank you to the sponsors: The Landmark on Tower: https://landmarkontower.com/ Liquor 101: https://liquor101tx.com/ Pirriwiris Miche Mix: https://www.instagram.com/pirriwiris_mmix/?hl=en King's Ink Tattoos: https://www.instagram.com/babygatortattoo/ Nature's Joint: https://www.instagram.com/naturesjoint06/?hl=en
The Wednesdays are for Walking With series explores the Disciple Like You Mean It online training from Next Step Press. In this special production of the Next Step Podcast, we will practice non-judgmental noticing with Jesus and help one another take a small next step, together. Episode 02 was first recorded on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. It features a conversation with Conrad Gempf, recently retired from the London School of Theology. You'll also hear a comment from Pastor Nathan Wendorf, one of the participants in the first cohort of the Disciple Like You Mean It training. 0:00-6:59 After a brief introduction and opening prayer, you'll get a little more history on Professor Conrad Gempf, his background, training, and interest in Luke and Paul, as well as a little about his friendship with Justin Rossow and Next Step Press. 7:00-16:30 Then Conrad and Justin will discuss the mindset or attitudes you might take when you approach Scripture. Conrad shares his Batman vs Spiderman analogy (10:48) to describe different ways of setting the agenda for reading the Bible. And then suggests that steeping or marinating in Scripture (14:32) is a good way to think about what we are doing as we ask, "Jesus, where are you speaking into my life?" 16:31-23:31 Conrad also shares "The Gospel according to Superman" (this must be our comic book episode) and the two friends discuss a 911 approach to Scripture reading and prayer as opposed to a relational approach, where you might even ask questions of the text. 23:32-28:23Conrad shares his personal habit of Bible reading, following the M'Cheyne plan for reading four chapters a day and discussing weekly with a friend. And then, instead of suggesting everyone start by reading the whole Bible in a year, Conrad highlights three elements from his personal practice that he thinks can apply to anyone when it comes to engaging Scripture: immerse yourself in Scripture (marinate) allow Scripture to change you (be bit) engage Scripture with someone else 28:24-endBefore we are done, you'll hear Justin ask Conrad specifically about applying the Old Testament to your life without allegorizing it, and you'll hear from one of our DLYMI trailblazers, Nathan Wendorf (Senior Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen, Texas). You can get more help on meditating as marinating (or savoring) in section 5.2 "Lip-Smacking Good" in Volume 2 of the My Next Step series (the one with the carabiner on the cover) or read a version of the Batman/Spiderman analogy in section 6.2 "Up Close and Personal" in that same volume. If you would like to experiment with the M'Cheyne Reading Plan with Conrad, check out this web page. You can hear more from Conrad in the following episodes of the Next Step Podcast. Or listen to him read his book Jesus Asked by visiting http://gempf.com/wp/Jesus-Asked-the-podcast/. Next Step Podcast episodes with Conrad Gempf: https://community.findmynextstep.org/2022/12/11/jesus-son-of-solomon/ https://community.findmynextstep.org/2021/05/15/pentecost-intimacy-with-god/ https://community.findmynextstep.org/2020/12/26/joy-to-the-world/ https://community.findmynextstep.org/2020/07/28/i-am-trusting-thee-lord-jesus/ https://community.findmynextstep.org/2020/04/04/ride-on-in-majesty/ The intro and outro music comes from Peter Prochnow's rendition of the hymn, "Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest" and is available at www.thehymnalproject.com. Used by permission. This episode of the Next Step Podcast was supported in part by the generosity of Next Step Patrons. Please consider becoming a Next Step Patron before the end 2023. To see different options for support, including monthly and annual options, visit https://www.patreon.com/findmynextstep, or email justin@findmynextstep.org to make a one-time gift. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Patrons make it possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mynextstep/message
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: A coalition of progressive groups gathered at the Capitol for a news conference stating opposition to school vouchers yesterday: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/10/18/our-taxes-shouldnt-be-paying-for-discrimination-activists-speak-to-equity-support-concerns-in-school/71232595007/ Jim Jordan is even further short of the votes he needs to become Speaker of the House - trailing Democrat Hakeem Jeffries - with three Texas Republicans still holding out: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/17/politics/republicans-who-voted-against-jim-jordan/index.html A plane took off from Harlingen yesterday carrying the first U.S. deportees to Venezuela in several years: https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-migrants-deportation-texas-biden-immigration-1115aa224f1fa79fb88bd991a8ed705a A member of Ken Paxton's impeachment defense team will run against a House Republican who voted to impeach the AG: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/paxton-impeachment-defense-lawyer-to-launch-bid-for-texas-house/ Texas will recieve multiple millions of the historic $3.5 billion Biden administration spend on energy infrastructure improvements: https://www.aol.com/biden-announces-3-5b-projects-200449856.html#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16977101832878&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aol.com%2Fbiden-announces-3-5b-projects-200449856.html The City of San Marcos will pay a group of four passengers on a Biden campaign bus - including former Senator Wendy Davis - who city police failed to help as they were accosted by Trump supporters in 2020: https://www.texastribune.org/2023/10/17/trump-train-san-marcos-lawsuit-settlement/ Also in San Marcos: a pre-school teacher's aide has been fired and is in legal trouble after a 4-year old student found a gun in their backpack: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article280681745.html The Texas GOP is fracturing over fears that its leadership is tolerant of antisemitic elements: https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/texas-gop-antisemitism-18431798.php The New York Times podcast "The Daily" covers regrets of Eagle Pass residents two years after embracing Operation Lone Star: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/podcasts/the-daily/texas-immigration.html Thanks for listening! Check out our voter guide for the November election, and consider making a donation to support our continued work, at https://progresstexas.org/.
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The Coach's Journey: Hickel Woolery's Path from Jamaica to Texas In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we bring you the captivating journey of Hickel Woolery, a dedicated track and field coach from Harlingen High School in the great state of Texas. Hosted by Mike Cunningham, this conversation is packed with insights, experiences, and wisdom that track and field coaches across America, both at the high school and college levels, will find invaluable. Hickel Woolery's story is one of courage, determination, and a deep passion for the sport. From his early days as a multi-event athlete in Jamaica to his current role as a high school coach in Texas, Woolery's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of embracing change. In this episode, Woolery shares his experiences as a student-athlete in Jamaica, his transition to college athletics in the United States, and his eventual shift into coaching. He discusses the challenges of moving to a new country, the dynamics of being a student-athlete, and the lessons he learned from his own coaches. Listen in as Woolery and Cunningham discuss the intricacies of recruiting, the responsibilities of a coach, and the importance of mindset in athletics. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out in the field, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most dedicated coaches in the business. Tune in to the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast and let Hickel Woolery's journey inspire you to reach new heights in your own coaching career. WATCH ON YOUTUBE Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs? Connect with us: Host Mike Cunningham on Twitter: @mikecunningham Email: sales@gillathletics.com Phone: 800-637-3090 Twitter: @GillAthletics Instagram: @GillAthletics1918 Facebook: facebook.com/gillathletics LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gillathletics/
I'm stoked to talk with Linda Rodriguez, owner of The Brewery, about her first love of baking, attending the Culinary Arts program in Harlingen where she fine-tuned her skills, following in her mother's entrepreneurial footsteps and starting Linda's Pastries, how the birth of her second son transitioned her business to something more flexible through The Brewery, what inspires her unique and delicious drink recipes, why she thrives at pop up events, and how she moved past her inner critic in episode 195.
Join us as we try new brews and do a live podcast at ROCK ON THE MOON in Harlingen, Tx. We talk with Alex Soto, Basilio Gonzales, Popular Lon3r, Kinky K, Xela Mata, and Sara from Master Hair Wrap. Huge shoutout to The Moon Rock for letting us do our thing there. Shoutout to our sponsor Pirriwiris Miche Mix. Go try out all the different flavors of mixes and don't forget the olives! Follow on all social medias and place an order. https://www.facebook.com/pirriwiris.michemix.7 https://instagram.com/pirriwiris_mmix?utm_medium=copy_link Big shoutout to our sponsor The Landmark on Tower. Visit The Landmark on Tower to enjoy a new and unique way of drinking. Located in Alamo, Tx. Tell them the 956 ABV guys sent you there. https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkonTower/ https://instagram.com/thelandmarkontower?utm_medium=copy_link Big shoutout to Nature's Joint for sponsoring the podcast with some of the best Delta-8 flower in the RGV. Hit them up here: https://www.facebook.com/Natures-Joint-Cafe-101859025397031/ https://instagram.com/naturesjoint06?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you are interested in becoming a sponsor hit us up! If you would like to buy us a beer our CashApp is: $956ABV Thank you for listening. Cheers.
On this episode of the podcast Jeff and Tricia speak with Allie Cornejo who is a High School Librarian/Lead Librarian in Harlingen, TX. She is chair of the TLA Public Relations and Marketing Committee, as well as chair for TASL's Legislative and Advocacy Committee, and co-hosts the Libraries Transform Texas Podcast. She is an enthusiast of YA lIt and graphic novels, and can often be found reading them late into the night with her booklight. Ready to connect with this week's guest? Twitter - @allie_cornejo, Instagram & Facebook - @alliethelibrarian More about Libraries Transform Texas: https://txla.org/tools-resources/libraries-transform-texas/ Books recommended on this episode Miss Quinces: A Graphic Novel The Weight of Blood Indivisible BookTubers Recommended Hailey in Bookland Jesse The Reader Learn more about Shifting Schools www.shiftingschools.com
In this episode, The Cassels bring you into the world of essential oils and shares personal insights about an unconventional healing journey. You will hear the distinction between conventional and unconventional approaches to wellness, noting how the perception of essential oils has shifted over time. Tune in to this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of essential oils, uncover their extraordinary potential, and embrace the power of natural healing for a healthier, more vibrant life. KEY POINTS: Went to Harlingen, Texas for Memorial Day for a relaxing time with Trey's mom and stepdadEmphasis on doing a lot of nothing and getting a lot doneEnjoying the lack of planned activitiesTeaching kids to have fun without electronicsBoredom as a positive and creative outletGained weight from indulging in chips and dipsAppreciation for the bird population in South TexasEnjoyed morning walks and appreciating natureLiving in the present moment and being presentLearning about essential oils has taught the speaker about conventional and unconventional approaches to healing.They were initially introduced to the unconventional route, using oils instead of conventional medicine like Tylenol.By using the unconventional approach, they found that the body was able to heal itself without chemicals or toxins.The importance of understanding natural processes in the body, such as fevers, and finding natural remedies for symptoms like headaches.They have fond memories of using natural remedies, particularly essential oils, to nurture their children when they were sick.Essential oils can be used internally, such as in supplements or added to water for cleansing and hydration.The speaker mentions using essential oils in baking, particularly in banana bread.Young Living has a line of essential oils registered for internal consumption called the vitality line.Essential oils are highly concentrated, with it taking large amounts of plants to produce just a small amount of oil.The speaker appreciates the medicinal qualities of plants and the benefits they bring to their life.Essential oils can be used topically in baths, as massage oils, in skin care routines, and for reflexology.Applying oils to the bottoms of the feet can target specific organs in the body due to nerve endings.Essential oils can also be used for cleaning purposes, such as in diffusers or as sprays.The speaker has become knowledgeable about using oils during surgeries and for their family's health needs.They mention challenges associated with network marketing but emphasize that their goal has always been to help people rather than focus on building a large team or making money. LINKS MENTIONED: www.amycassels.com https://twitter.com/amy_cassels?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/acassels/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzoQfLNzz_ieatgaoWDTcw
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