Podcast appearances and mentions of Rio Grande Valley

Want to learn what it actually takes to scale your transportation business, survive tough freight markets, and manage volatile shipping lanes straight from someone who is in the trenches every single day?  Fabian Aguilar from SPI Logistics joins us to share the real side of the freight and produce shipping industries, his journey from working at a family brokerage to going independent, discussing the power of specialization, how to maintain long-term customer relationships, and why superior tracking and proactive carrier communication are the absolute keys to success. If you're looking to tap into the produce freight niche or trying to figure out how to stand out and refine your cold-calling sales strategy in a fluctuating market, Fabian drops massive value on learning from business mistakes and staying resilient through rejection!   About Fabian Aguilar Fabian Aguilar is the Branch Owner of SPi Logistics South Texas, a produce-focused reefer brokerage he built from the Rio Grande Valley into an eight-figure operation. His entire model is built on one principle: in a business where most brokers compete on price and the load board, Fabian competes on relationships and on doing the work nobody else will. That shows up in how his team serves customers. SPi South Texas moves temperature-sensitive produce from South Texas to the Midwest and East Coast for some of the largest growers in North America — and earns that volume by going beyond the booking. Every load comes with real-time updates, load photos, trailer inspections, and delivery confirmations, so shippers know the condition and location of their freight at every step. It's a service-first standard that has turned high-stakes produce accounts into long-term partners who trust Fabian's team with their most time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Behind that service is structure. Fabian has built a true brokerage floor — a dedicated layer of account management owning customer relationships, a carrier sales desk working a hand-vetted network of 200+ carriers across produce and protein lanes, and operational leadership keeping every load tracked and covered. He's scaled the branch from a solo operator into a full team across distinct produce and protein verticals, building the kind of operation that delivers the same standard whether it's the first load of the day or the five-hundredth. Now Fabian is focused on doubling the branch — deepening his largest grower relationships, expanding into protein, and building a company that runs on systems and people, not on him being in every check call. Outside of freight, he's a competitive padel player and a father of three based in McAllen, Texas.   Connect with Fabian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-aguilar-308b569b/  Email: fabian@spi3pl.com   Phone: 956-227-5635  

As Texas copes with concerns about water, a small river agency near Corpus Christi makes plans to build the largest desalination plant in the country.Pesticides used in the Rio Grande Valley may be the link to the large number of Parkinson’s patients in the region.“The Last 12 Weeks,” a new podcast from The Marshall Project, […] The post Can desalination solve Texas' water future? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A Rio Grande Valley murder case was botched and evidence lost by local police and by Texas Rangers. The Texas Observer investigates the case and raises questions about the state's elite law enforcement agency.

In this episode, my good friends from the Salty Yak outdoors podcast, Cary Beason (host) and his crew talk about what we do as archers in the off season to help prepare for hunting season.  Many of us have taken up shooting in competative 3D archery shoots, which is both something fun and at the same help prepare for the upcoming archery season.  Cary and his crew recap, TAC and the R100, and I talk about some the 3D shoots I have donc recently, including organizing my very first shoot here in South Texas, to raise money for a local non-profit charity, supporitng the Autism commuinity here in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.  Thank you for listening. If you're looking for your next outdoor adventure with Coastal Concepts LLC., Contact Manny Perez via email at whtailhtr75@yahoo.com  or on FB and IG @coastalconceptsllc Listen to So Texas Outdoors Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or on our website https://www.sotxoutdoors.com Follow us on our FB page or on Instagram at @soTXoutdoors Contact us via email at sotxoutdoors@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by "Mi Casita McAllen", if you're planning a visit - click the link below to learn more about this family friendly home in the heart of McAllen

A new Brookings article examines the ways colonias in the Rio Grande Valley continue to be disinvested and what needs to be done to improve conditions.

*The Secretary of Agriculture visited the site of the first screwworm case.*Construction continues on sterile screwworm fly facilities. *Pasture mealybugs are spreading fast across Central and Southern Texas.*Herbicides are an important tool in fighting weeds.  *Rio Grande Valley farmers are in their annual fight against crop pests.  *Gastric ulcers are very common in performance horses. 

Spring migration is a great time to visit the Rio Grande Valley.  Warblers, vireos, orioles, and more move through the Gulf Coast on their way to breeding habitats further north.  The Spring Chirp birding festival is the perfect opportunity to see migrating birds, eat good food, and enjoy the Rio Grande Valley.Adventure begins at: 6:55 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Tufted Puffin Walks Rio Grande Valley Bird FestivalBirding The Border Spring ChirpNana's Taqueria Valley Nature CentereBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Prothonotary Warbler Swallow-tailed Kite  Intro Bird Call: Cactus Wren (Recorded Cameron, TX, April 2026) Outro Bird Call: Great Kiskadee (Recorded Hidalgo, TX, April 2026) Support the showConnect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

*Texas is taking a whole-of-government approach to fighting the screwworm.   *Drought conditions are improving across Texas.  *Corn planting is almost finished in Texas. *The Texas Panhandle has received some rain recently. *Sorghum midges are active in the Rio Grande Valley.  *Work continues on the Farm Bill.  *Rain has had a big effect on Texas Coastal Bend agriculture.  *The first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected on a Texas dairy.  

The founder of the RGV Red Crowns, Jamal Fayyad, joins the show to talk about starting a soccer club in the Rio Grande Valley. His lessons on sustainability, thoughtfulness, and loving the game apply universally at the amateur level. Plus a full update of the national amateur scene.

Welcome to a special episode of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! This week, we're joined by Jamal C. Fayyad, founder and president of the RGV Red Crowns. We discuss the vision behind launching the club, the state of soccer in the Rio Grande Valley following the departure of Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, and how Red Crowns is helping grow the game through community support, local partnerships, and player development. Plus, we dive into Season 2 expectations, the importance of creating pathways for local talent, and how the club hopes to build momentum leading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.-We invite you to follow us at Bayou City Soccer!-BayouCitySoccer.net-@BayouCitySoccer on Facebook, IG, and Twitter-Hit us up using our hashtag #AskBCS-Hosts: Rudy Segura-Again, BayouCitySoccer.net for everything.

WESLACO, Texas - In an effort to educate and inform the public, the county judges from Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy and Cameron counties held a joint press conference about the New World screwworm. The press conference took place Monday, May 18 at the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council offices in Weslaco.The county judges present were Richard Cortez of Hidalgo, Eddie Treviño, Jr., of Cameron, Eloy Vera of Starr, and Aurelio ‘Keter' Guerra of Willacy.Joining them were experts and representatives from state agencies and partner organizations that will be on the front lines of the response should a case arise in Texas. Participating agencies included the Texas Animal Health Commission, the Department of State Health Services, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, wildlife, and, in rare cases, humans. The parasite has recently spread north through Central America into Mexico and continues to move toward the southern United States.The press conference provided information on how to recognize potential cases, the steps being taken to prepare for its possible arrival, and the coordinated response efforts that will be implemented if a case is detected.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos. 

Welcome once again to the Living Large Theater Podcast with Gary Rodriguez and Billy Santiago, alongside our super producer, Noe Ayala. On today's show, we were joined at Majestic Studios by Joshua Moroles. Joshua talks about the Rio Grande Valley water pollution, air pollution and big industries that are making there way down to the Rio Grande Valley.  Fire us an email: thelivinglargetheater@gmail.com 

Blue Dot Sessions Music Cue Sheet- 00:00-01:42: "Blue Horizon" by Blue Dot Sessions- 01:42-02:54: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions- 02:54-03:55: "Grimmer" by Blue Dot Sessions- 03:55-04:57: "Long as Night" by Blue Dot Sessions- 04:57-06:06: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions- 06:06-07:30: "Stepback" by Blue Dot Sessions- 07:30-08:36: "Smooth Waters" by Blue Dot Sessions- 08:36-10:13: "Shift of Currents" by Blue Dot Sessions- 10:13-11:43: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions- 11:43-12:15: "In Paler Skies" by Blue Dot Sessions- 12:15-13:59: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions13:59-14:41: "Wistful" by Blue Dot Sessions**Chapter 1: A Continent-Scale Freeze**An introduction to the February 2021 Arctic outbreak. We discuss how a disrupted polar vortex and a southward-shifted jet stream opened the door for a massive displacement of Arctic air, turning a series of winter storms into a national disaster [1, 2].**Chapter 2: Deep Freeze and Deadly Ice in North Texas**A look at the catastrophic conditions in Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco. This chapter covers the extreme duration of sub-freezing temperatures, including DFW's 139 consecutive hours below freezing, and the devastating, deadly 100-vehicle pileup caused by invisible ice on I-35W [2, 3]. **Chapter 3: Historic Wind Chills Hit Houston**Moving southeast to a city built for heat and hurricanes, we explore how Houston experienced its first-ever local wind chill warning, with temperatures plummeting into the low teens and measurable snow and sleet covering the metro area [3, 4].**Chapter 4: A Subtropical Shock in South Texas**Exploring the "killing freeze" that struck the lower Rio Grande Valley and Brownsville. We detail how places accustomed to mild winters suddenly faced temperatures in the teens and twenties, freezing rain, and ice-covered palm trees [4, 5].**Chapter 5: Oklahoma Trapped Under Arctic Air**A breakdown of Oklahoma's statewide, brutal cold wave. We highlight the unprecedented moment when all 120 of the state's mesonet stations recorded below-zero temperatures at the exact same time [5, 6].**Chapter 6: The Cold Reaches the Gulf Coast and Florida**Examining the storm's reach into the Deep South. This chapter covers the 23 consecutive hours of sub-freezing temperatures at the New Orleans airport and the dangerous wind chills and icy overpasses that stretched all the way into the Florida Panhandle [7, 8].**Chapter 7: Lake-Effect Snow Buries the Midwest**Shifting the focus to Chicago and the Great Lakes, we detail how the Arctic setup combined with a powerful winter system to create an extreme lake-effect snow event, dropping up to 18 inches of snow in places like Evanston while nearby areas saw a fraction of that amount [9-11].**Chapter 8: Conclusion: One Atmosphere, Many Local Disasters**A final reflection on the sheer scale of the February 2021 outbreak. We discuss how the storm's duration, varied precipitation, and widespread reach exposed deep infrastructural weaknesses across the country, rewriting the record books from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes [12, 13].Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, Matthew Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley, joins the podcast to discuss leading with patient experience in pediatric care. He shares how his team is accommodating rising demand, while advancing Driscoll Children's mission to expand access and deliver high-quality care to more children and families.

In this episode, Matthew Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley, joins the podcast to discuss leading with patient experience in pediatric care. He shares how his team is accommodating rising demand, while advancing Driscoll Children's mission to expand access and deliver high-quality care to more children and families.

The FBI's Corpus Christi Resident Agency is seeking to identify potential victims of Victor Daniel “Danny” Almaguer, the owner of Danny's Tires in Corpus Christi. Almaguer was recently arrested and remains in custody for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and kidnapping. Investigators believe there may be additional victims in Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, or the Rio Grande Valley. The FBI encourages anyone with information about “Danny” Almaguer and/or his associates to come forward. If you, or someone you know, were victimized by Almaguer or his associates, please call 832-426- 0778 or fill out this online form: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services/seeking-victim-information/seeking-victim-information-regarding-victor-daniel-almaguer-and-dannys-tires. FBI investigators... Article Link

The FBI's Corpus Christi Resident Agency is seeking to identify potential victims of Victor Daniel “Danny” Almaguer, the owner of Danny's Tires in Corpus Christi. Almaguer was recently arrested and remains in custody for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and kidnapping. Investigators believe there may be additional victims in Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, or the Rio Grande Valley. The FBI encourages anyone with information about “Danny” Almaguer and/or his associates to come forward. If you, or someone you know, were victimized by Almaguer or his associates, please call 832-426- 0778 or fill out this online form: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services/seeking-victim-information/seeking-victim-information-regarding-victor-daniel-almaguer-and-dannys-tires. FBI investigators... Article Link

The Trump administration prepares to target elected officials in Mexico with suspected ties to cartels. That, plus the effort to build more border walls in Texas includes bonuses for some landowners in the Rio Grande Valley to speed up the process.Teachers who work as tutors could earn extra money under the new voucher plan. Sound […] The post Texas scientists discover new jellyfish species appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

HARLINGEN, Texas - Doug Allison, a board member and regulatory counsel for US Desalination, has given an in-depth interview about plans for the largest water infrastructure project ever built in South Texas. “We're partnering with communities, agencies, and industry to ensure a reliable water future for generations to come,” Allison told Ron Whitlock Reports, following a news conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in Harlingen. Allison said US Desalination has partnered with IDE Assets to form RGV Desal, LLC.“RGV Desal, LLC. represents the largest water infrastructure project ever built in South Texas. Our advanced desalination plant uses state-of-the-art reverse osmosis and energy recovery systems to efficiently transform seawater into fresh drinking water,” Allison said.Allison said there would be a regional impact, with a reliable supply for municipalities, industry, and agriculture. He said the plan, to be built on South Padre Island, would use cutting-edge reverse osmosis technology. “By turning seawater into clean, reliable water, RGV Desal, LLC, will ensure water independence for families, farmers, and businesses across South Texas,” Allison said.“RGV Desal, LLC, is a regional initiative (that aims to deliver) a drought-proof water supply for the Rio Grande Valley. Through advanced desalination, we convert seawater into clean, reliable water—supporting families, farms, and businesses across South Texas.”Allison stressed there would be water independence, with a stable, drought-proof supply of water for decades ahead. He said the project would generate economic growth, thus supporting jobs and regional investment. And he said the project would be sustainable because it would harness renewable energy and advanced desalination technology.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos. 

*The groundbreaking for the sterile screwworm production facility was held Friday in the Rio Grande Valley.*There's talk in Washington of another economic aid package for farmers and ranchers.*Five farmers and ranchers have been appointed to serve on the Texas Farm Service Agency state committee.*There are less cattle in Texas feedlots.*Many Texas wheat fields have been hit with disease outbreaks.*Thirty million new base acres were granted through the One Big Beautiful Bill act.*Recent rains in the Texas Coastal Bend have improved both soil moisture and farmer attitudes.*Fast growing spring pastures can lead to grass tetany in beef cattle.

MONTE ALTO, Texas - Hidalgo County Commissioner David Fuentes says if federal money sent to the Rio Grande Valley to repair homes after a flooding event is not claimed, it should be made available for flood mitigation work.“We're not going to minimize that people need assistance when they encounter or endure catastrophic flooding. That's not what we're saying. But what we found was, 70% of that mitigation money (that was supposed to be spent) on rebuilding wasn't used. It was returned back to HUD, it was given back to the federal government as unused grant monies,” Fuentes said."And what we were arguing was, don't send it back, repurpose it and award mitigation projects that would help in preventing loss. So we weren't trying to take money away from people. What we were trying to do is minimize the amount of money that was being sent back to the federal government as unused grant monies and saying, instead of sending it back, allow us to apply for programs that we think will help the affected area so that we don't go through flooding.”Fuentes made his comments in an interview with Ron Whitlock Reports. He gave the interview at the end of a ribbon cutting ceremony held in Monte Alto to celebrate the Main Floodwater Channel Expansion Project.The Main Floodwater Channel Expansion Project involves 7.5 miles of improvements costing $20 million. The infrastructure serves 70% of the county and provides a vital foundation for future water management projects as development continues. These improvements ensure the community is better prepared and protected when future rain events occur, Fuentes explained.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. 

*Data centers are getting a lot of attention in rural Texas.   *There will be a few changes for Texas turkey hunters this year.  *Mexico may not live up to its promise to deliver water to the Rio Grande Valley. *The push is on to increase demand for U.S. cotton.  *There has been a big economic turnaround for Texas feedyards in the last few weeks.  *President Trump has weighed in on high fertilizer prices.  *Farmers on the Texas Southern Plains are preparing for spring planting.  *It's important to use the correct antimicrobial when treating animals.  

In this episode Felida Villarreal shares a bit about her story and what experiences have shaped her life. Felida currently serves as President & CEO of Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA), a transformative regional nonprofit founded in 1995 that empowers Rio Grande Valley residents to achieve economic prosperity through market-driven training, resources, and career pathways. A licensed Certified Public Accountant in Texas, Felida holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas – Pan American. Recognized as a rising leader in workforce development, Felida was named one of Hispanic Executive's prestigious "30 under 30" honorees in 2024 and among their Leading Latinas in 2025 for her commitment to empowering Latino communities through innovative workforce initiatives and creating sustainable pathways to high-wage careers. Her impact has garnered multiple accolades, including the Hispanic Women Making History Award from HWNT-RGV, and many others. Felida also serves on the Hidalgo County Prosperity Taskforce, a strategic initiative launched by County Judge Richard Cortez to combat poverty in the RGV. In this interview from September 2025, Felida also discusses some of her adversities, provides some life advice both in English and Spanish, and also shares what keeps her going and why she invests so much in the Rio Grande Valley community.

In a special edition of the FT News Briefing, reporter Guy Chazan explains the cost of US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. We hear from business owners and people affected by the policies in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas.Mentioned in this podcast:The economic cost of Trump's migrant crackdownSources: White House, Fox, ABCNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig and produced by Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MCALLEN, TEXAS - Hopefully, a revised USMCA will allow Mexico to avoid being impacted by the new tariffs President Trump is trying to impose - in which case the new tariffs on steel from Mexico would be eliminated.This is the view of Jorge Torres, president of Rio Grande Valley-based Interlink Trade Services. Torres gave an update on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations at a recent meeting of the McAllen Economic Development Corporation Stakeholders Committee.“The USMCA revision is happening right now. Mexico's Secretary of the Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have had meetings. And the meetings have been somewhat positive,” Torres said.“Obviously, they're looking at reinforcing the supply chain in the three countries. And that is something that is critical for us. They want to enforce the rules of origin on regional value content. They want to get more regional content, obviously.”Torres continued: “Mexico is pushing for not being affected by external tariffs, which is Sections 122, 301, 232 and all that. That's an uphill fight, but hopefully they'll get there, somehow. That will be critical to getting rid of the steel tariffs and the Section 301 investigations, all the tariffs that the President wants to impose. If they can isolate Mexico, that would be great. But again, that's an uphill battle, because the U.S. is demanding a lot of Mexico.”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. 

*There will be a ground breaking soon on the sterile screwworm fly production facility in the Rio Grande Valley.   *Texas corn acreage is expected to increase slightly this year.  *Wheat acreage is expected to be the lowest in 100 years.    *Winter forage has struggled in the Texas High Plains. *It was a hot, dry March across Texas.  *The Trump administration has announced a new renewable fuels standard to help farmers.   *Rain is in the forecast for South Texas.  *Pigeon fever is a bacterial disease in horses.  

Tejano music star Bobby Pulido (José Roberto Pulido Jr.) returns to the Latino Vote Podcast after securing the 2026 Democratic Primary win for Texas's 15th congressional district to discuss why his campaign is turning heads across the country.Bobby breaks down how how his campaign turned a political attack about quinceañeras into a viral movement with over 2,000 families inviting him to celebrate with them, why rapid response and instinct matter more than focus groups, and how his team has kept Republican incumbent Monica de la Cruz on defense from day one.In this episode:How Bobby Pulido went from singer to congressional candidate in South TexasThe quinceañera attack that backfired on Monica de la Cruz — and how Bobby owned itBobby's responses to recent ICE detaining including the teenage mariachi brothersWhy Democrats should champion God, Family, and CountryThe Latino voter shift: Trump regret, tariffs, and what's actually moving voters in 2026How Bobby plans to win young Latino men backThe Latino Vote Summit: June 23rd in Washington, D.C.-Recorded March 25, 2026-Support Bobby Pulido's Campaign: https://bobbypulidofortexas.com-Referenced this episode:The New York Times - Texas 15th Congressional District Primary Election Results: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/elections/results-texas-us-house-15-primary.htmlmitú - Bobby Pulido Took His Campaign to Quinceañeras and People Are Loving It: https://wearemitu.com/wearemitu/news/bobby-pulido-people-over-party-campaign/CBS News - ICE detention of South Texas mariachi band teen brothers sparks bipartisan backlash: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/ice-detention-teen-brothers-south-texas-mariachi-band-bipartisan-backlash/El Paso Times - Hinojosa polling strong in red Texas districts, Abbott touts border security: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/03/12/texas-governors-race-how-is-gina-hinojosa-doing-in-election-polls/89117713007/The New York Times - Florida Special Election Results: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/elections/results-florida-special-march-24.html-Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFind us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Melita Easters, executive director at the Georgia WIN List, joined me Monday morning to discuss the most recent tragic story from Georgia in the aftermath of that state's passage of a six-week abortion ban: a southeast Georgia woman was arrested after using an abortion pill with oxycodone while pregnant, resulting in the death of the infant shortly after giving birth. We discuss the complicated story of Alexia - a military veteran with PTSD and on full disability who already had two children and few options - whether its mental health or reproductive options - before taking such a drastic measure later in her pregnancy. Melita also discussed the forum she moderated in Gainesville Sunday, featuring the two Democratic 9th Congressional district candidates and three of the seven Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidates, too. In that forum we learned how each candidate prefers their chicken (spoiler alert: fried) and who they'd vote for if they had the opportunity to decide via 'ranked choice.' Clay Fuller - not unlike the President that endorsed him - is something of a 'word salade' shooter. LISTEN. We may be headed for another Trump meltdown if two of the Supreme Court's conservative jurists are tipping their hand in a case where the Trump DOJ and RNC are teaming up to eliminate counting mail-in votes that show up after "election day." More evidence of people stunned that a leopard (Trump) would eat their face, too, as the New York Times documented recently in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Listen as construction business owners & managers who supported Trump in 2024 are stunned to learn he's taken to deporting people indiscriminately as he said he would. Never mind that the actual "illegals" - them, the employers hiring undocumented people - roam free. Then there's the case of "persistent victim" Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who can't tell the whole story if her life depended on it. She's reached for her fainting couch after being asked to leave a restaurant with a 90-minute seating policy after having been there about 90 minutes, taking up two tables and having armed security hovering over her and the rest of the eatery's patrons. I mean, what gives, right?

*The sterile fly facility project in the Rio Grande Valley is moving forward.   *Texas crawfish production remains steady this year.  *Wildfires have devastated thousands of acres in Nebraska. *Dairy cattle in the Texas Panhandle are getting more productive.  *The National Peanut Board is investing in food allergy research. *Food and ag groups are asking the Trump administration for action.  *East Texas is warming up after another cold front.  *Horse owners are at risk for serious injuries.  

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Because Trump announced it, the Hearst newspapers are down playing, even belittling, the planned $300 billion, yep, with a “B”, refinery at the Port of Brownsville. Such a massive investment is transformational for the Rio Grande Valley as well as Texas and it will mainly refine West Texas Intermediate crude. It would be the first new, and modern tech, refinery in the county in almost half a century. But note how hard the Houston Chronicle goes to downplay it all: Trump's $300B Texas refinery project draws skepticism from experts. (Note how light the story is on these supposed “experts!”)Oil and gas drilling rig count down this week in Texas.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Local sales tax numbers are in for the March report. Look up your city here.Funniest story of the week and yet I will likely not have time to cover it on the show: Lina Hidalgo says rodeo revoked her ex officio title after dispute.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Texas Barbecue Queen Alma Vera mixes backyard grilling with local politics to get people invested in their community. We'll discuss how South Texas is overperforming in voting and how Democrats are poised to recapture the Rio Grande Valley!

*The Iran conflict is causing serious supply disruptions.   *The review process for the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement is about to begin.  *USDA has announced a construction contract to build the new sterile screwworm fly production facility in the Rio Grande Valley.   *We could see more sorghum in the Texas High Plains this year.  *The Natural Resources Conservation Service outlined priorities for 2026.  *USDA is modernizing some of its systems.  *The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association's annual Stockman's Sale is this weekend in San Angelo.*Does supplementing bred beef heifers increase calving difficulty? 

The Latino vote just reshaped the Texas Democratic primary—and the political establishment still doesn't fully understand why.In this episode of the Latino Vote Podcast, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the stunning results from the Texas primary and what they reveal about the growing power of Latino voters in American politics.From record Latino turnout in the Rio Grande Valley and Houston to the campaign strategy that powered James Talarico's victory, this episode dives into the data, the messaging, and the ground game that actually moved voters.Chuck shares behind-the-scenes insights from the campaign:28,000 volunteers mobilized4.7 million peer-to-peer texts100,000+ door conversationsMillions invested in Spanish-language media and culturally targeted outreachMike and Chuck also discuss:The 60-40 Latino split that determined the Talarico-Crockett raceWhy cultural competency and early outreach matterThe emerging national Latino voting trend heading into 2026What a new California Latino voter poll reveals about the governor's raceAre Latino voters becoming the most powerful swing voting bloc in American politics? We told you that 2026 was our year.-Recorded March 5, 2026.-Referenced in the episode:The New York Times - 'How Latino Voters Helped Talarico Win in Texas': https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/03/04/us/elections/texas-primary-talarico-crockett-results-votes.html?smid=nytcore-ios-shareCBS News - 'Julie Johnson, Colin Allred advance to runoff in Texas' 33rd Congressional District Democratic primary': https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-33rd-district-democratic-primary-results-allred-johnson/California Governor's Race 2026 – Likely Latino Voters by David Binder Research: https://latinos.vote/posts-pollresults-cagovernor-mar2026/Politico - 'GOP targets California for ballot fight on voter ID': https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/02/california-voter-id-00807437-Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast! Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Find us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcast Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_Vote Visit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.vote If you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

*Spring planting is moving ahead in the Rio Grande Valley.   *The cost of producing a crop should come down this year.  *The enrollment period is open for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. *Wildfire prevention is a big priority at this time of year.  *This has been a dry winter for the Texas Panhandle.  *The ag department's latest price and production forecasts are out.  *Local livestock shows are wrapping up, while the Central Texas wheat crop is showing the effects of the winter freeze.  *Equine Infectious Anemia was recently found in Wichita County.  

UT Rio Grande Valley vs. McNeese St College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T. UT Rio Grande Valley vs. McNeese St Profiles UT Rio Grande Valley at McNeese St 7:30PM ET—Rio Grande is 16-12 on the year along with 12-7 in the Southland with road losses against East Texas A&M and Northwestern ST. Road wins against Houston Christian, Corpus Christi, Incarnate Word, New Orleans, Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls St. McNeese is 23-5 and 16-3 in the Southland winning at home against Northwestern St, East Texas A&M, Lamar, Stephen F Austin, Nicholls, New Orleans, Incarnate Word, Corpus Christi as well as Houston Christian.

UT Rio Grande Valley vs. McNeese St NCAAB Betting Odds & Picks, 2/23/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

*The new sterile screwworm fly distribution facility is officially open in the Rio Grande Valley.*Farm groups have a very positive reaction to the opening of the fly distribution facility.*The focus on quality beef has paid off.  *Texas farmers may once again use dicamba to manage weeds.  *The FDA has authorized injectable Ivomec for the prevention of screwworms.  *The Fort Worth Stock Show set a new record steer price.*The Texas High Plains cotton crop last year was the best in several seasons.  *The Cattle Industry Convention was last week in Nashville.  *Shockwave therapy can help some horses.  

*Mexico will deliver more water to the Rio Grande Valley.  *Texans are raising more sheep and lambs.  *Texas Farm Bureau is offering big scholarships to veterinary students. *Some crop acreage may be converted to grass in the Texas High Plains.*U.S. beef is promoted in Dubai.  *The EPA is taking action on diesel exhaust fluid.  *Farmers play a big role in the Super Bowl.*An unusual case of poisoning caused the death of six beef calves. 

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops it is a simple podcast as there are over 140 games on the college basketball betting board for Saturday & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY one of them! Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:38-Start of picks Texas Tech vs Central Florida4:43-Picks & analysis for Duke vs Virginia Tech6:52-Picks & analysis for Georgetown vs Butler8:56-Picks & analysis for Cincinnati vs Houston11:17-Picks & analysis for Pittsburgh vs Clemson13:34-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs William & Mary16:14-Picks & analysis for Marquette vs Seton Hall18:22-Picks & analysis for Ball St vs Toledo20:36-Picks & analysis for DePaul vs Xavier22;46-Picks & analysis for Robert Morris vs Fort Wayne24:50-Picks & analysis for Texas A&M vs Georgia27:21-Picks & analysis for San Diego St vs Utah St29:30-Picks & analysis for Samford vs Western Carolina31:35-Picks & analysis for UNC Greensboro vs The Citadel33:46-Picks & analysis for Valparaiso vs Indiana St35:55-Picks & analysis for Virginia vs Boston College37:41-Picks & analysis for Texas vs Oklahoma39:51-Picks & analysis for Hofstra vs Monmouth41:41-Picks & analysis for Ohio vs Buffalo43:49-Picks & analysis for East Tennessee vs Wofford45:45-Picks & analysis for North Carolina vs Georgia Tech47:48-Picks & analysis for Hampton vs Towson50:09-Picks & analysis for SMU vs Louisville52:19-Picks & analysis for Arizona vs Arizona St54:41-Picks & analysis for Fordham vs George Washington56:30-Picks & analysis for North Carolina A&T vs Drexel58:30-Picks & analysis for Charleston vs Northeastern1:00:51-Picks & analysis for Ohio St vs Wisconsin 1:02:56-Picks & analysis for VMI vs Mercer1:04:57-Picks & analysis for St. Joseph's vs La Salle1:06:50-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville St vs Missouri St1:08:53-Picks & analysis for Idaho St vs Weber St1:10:54-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs UL Monroe1:13:15-Picks & analysis for Oral Roberts vs South Dakota St1:15:06-Picks & analysis for Cal Baptist vs UT Arlington1:17:13-Picks & analysis for Fresno State vs Air Force1:18:58-Picks & analysis for Marshall vs Arkansas St1:21:14-Picks & analysis for James Madison vs Southern Miss1:23:42-Picks & analysis for Northern Illinois vs Miami OH1:26:08-Picks & analysis for Lindenwood vs Morehead St1:28:23-Picks & analysis for Mississippi St vs Missouri1:30:34-Picks & analysis for NC State vs Wake Forest1:32:38-Picks & analysis for Baylor vs West Virginia1:34:47-Picks & analysis for Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee1:37:34-Picks & analysis for Little Rock vs Tennessee Tech1:40:03-Picks & analysis for BYU vs Kansas1:42:19-Picks & analysis for California vs Miami1:44:15-Picks & analysis for Hawaii vs Long Beach St1:46:36-Picks & analysis for Georgia Southern vs Louisiana1:49:06-Picks & analysis for Southern Utah vs Abilene Christian1:51:50-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs Northern Colorado1:53:36-Picks & analysis for Omaha vs Denver1:55:44-Picks & analysis for Evansville vs Northern Iowa1:58:08-Picks & analysis for SE Missouri St vs Eastern Illinois2:00:33-Picks & analysis for Davidson vs Richmond2:03:17-Picks & analysis for UT Martin vs Western Illinois2:05:49-Picks & analysis for Appalachian State vs Troy2:08:17-Picks & analysis for Montana St vs Portland St2:10:59-Picks & analysis for UC Davis vs CS Bakersfield2:13:21-Picks & analysis for Indiana vs UCLA2:15:41-Picks & analysis for Old Dominion vs Texas St2:17:57-Picks & analysis for Utah Tech vs Tarleton St2:20:17-Picks & analysis for New Mexico St vs Kennesaw St2:22:43-Picks & analysis for Oregon St vs San Diego2:24:59-Picks & analysis for Northern Dakota St vs South Dakota2:27:35-Picks & analysis for Bradley vs Drake2:29:40-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma St vs Utah2:32:18-Picks & analysis for Eastern Michigan vs Massachusetts2:34:50-Picks & analysis for Dartmouth vs Brown2:36:55-Picks & analysis for Portland vs Washington St2:39:23-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Columbia2:41:53-Picks & analysis for Pennsylvania vs Cornell2:44:16-Picks & analysis for Stanford vs Florida St2:46:16-Picks & analysis for Notre Dame vs Syracuse2:48:12-Picks & analysis for LSU vs South Carolina2:50:42-Picks & analysis for George Mason vs St. Bonaventure2:52:53-Picks & analysis for Kentucky vs Arkansas2:55:02-Picks & analysis for Rutgers vs USC2:57:01-Picks & analysis for Illinois Chicago vs Southern Illinois2:59:24-Picks & analysis for Bowling Green vs Central Michigan3:01:12-Picks & analysis for Harvard vs Yale3:03:15-Picks & analysis for Stony Brook vs Elon3:05:23-Picks & analysis for Georgia St vs South Alabama3:07:36-Picks & analysis for South Florida vs Temple3:10:09-Picks & analysis for Cal Poly vs UC Riverside3:12:15-Picks & analysis for Washington vs Northwestern3:14:37-Picks & analysis for Connecticut vs Creighton3:16:55-Picks & analysis for UAB vs North Texas3:19:11-Picks & analysis for Murray St vs Belmont3:21:18-Picks & analysis for UC San Diego vs CS Northridge3:23:50-Picks & 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The mass deportation operation was supposed to be about the manly men pulling out all the stops in defense of Western civilization, which they claim is being brought down by brown and black immigrants. But it is the multi-racial, multi-faith people of Minneapolis who are fighting—at the risk of their own lives—for the cause of community, neighborhoodism, and social cohesion. And that is not the same social cohesion of JD Vance, who thinks white people need to live next door to other white people. Meanwhile, MAGA's dreams that Trump had flipped Hispanic voters sure doesn't seem to be the case in the Rio Grande Valley, where people are feeling disrespected by ICE and not free to be themselves. Plus, the current state of Second Amendment politics, and some much-needed ridicule of Stephen Miller.The Atlantic's Adam Serwer and Texas-15 congressional candidate Bobby Pulido join Tim Miller.show notes Adam's piece in The Atlantic Adam's book, “The Cruelty Is the Point”  Bobby's campaign web site Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BULWARK and use promo code BULWARK at checkout.

When I attend birding festivals, I love to go out on tours. There's nothing like loading into a van with five or ten other bird enthusiasts and a couple of guides and see what we discover together. Plus: the guides carry the big, heavy spotting scopes, which is a nice perk on a long, hot day. I don't usually look into who my guides are before I sign up for one tour over another—I figure that if they've been hired, they're qualified and know the area, and that I'll have plenty of time to get to know them over the course of our day.Last November I went to the Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival. Highly recommend—it was so well-organized that there were volunteers standing outside of the tour vans at 5:30am just to hand out free lens wipes and make sure we had enough water! A great festival with astounding birds, many of which are found only outside the US and in the Rio Grande Valley.One day I signed up for a “Big Day” trip—a full day of friendly competition. Ten or so vans filled with birders trying spot as many birds as we could within a specific window of time. One of my guides on that day turned out to be Derek Sallmann.Derek is the co-founder of Badgerland Birding, an organization that does everything from education to conservation to tours. He has a delightful, educational YouTube channel that's well worth perusing, and a podcast as well.I didn't learn any of this until I Googled him. In typical Midwestern fashion, Derek would never toot his own horn. In fact, I didn't even think to look him up until our group stopped to try and find a Common Parauque and a nine-year-old birder from another van came up to us, looked at Derek, and said, “It's YOU! I watch you ALL THE TIME!”To be on a tour with a fellow Wisconsinite warmed my heart, and Derek was a wonderful guide through the Rio Grande Valley. I am delighted to know that Badgerland Birding exists, and I know that you will be, too. Join us as we learn from Derek about the birds of Wisconsin, what makes a good birding guide, and what he hopes to accomplish in 2026. Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe

Actress, singer, and producer Gabrielle Ruiz joins the HarmonyTALK podcast to share her inspiring journey from growing up in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas to performing on Broadway and starring in hit television shows. Raised in Edinburg, Texas, Gabrielle discovered her passion for the performing arts through public school arts education, while navigating life as a proud Mexican American artist. On HarmonyTALK, she talks openly about moving to New York City, facing rejection, and building resilience as a working performer. Gabrielle’s career includes Broadway productions such as In the Heights, Evita, and If Then, as well as her breakout television role as Valencia Perez on Crazy Ex Girlfriend, which she landed after being recommended by Lin Manuel Miranda. She currently voices T’Lyn on Star Trek Lower Decks and is producing new musical work, including The Randy Andys, a post-modern Broadway style musical revue. In this episode, Gabrielle also discusses arts education advocacy, mentoring young performers, and what it means to build a sustainable creative career. HarmonyTALK showcases inspiring conversations with Dreamers and Doers who have turned their dreams into reality, often against great odds. FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ Follow Host, Lisa Champeau: https://www.instagram.com/lisachampeau/ Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Rio Grande Valley farmers may be planting more this year.   *Cotton harvest ran a bit late in the northeast Texas Panhandle.  *Governor Greg Abbott made six appointments to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority. *Winter meeting season is underway across Texas.  *It's time for spring livestock shows and rodeos.  *Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled plans to tackle farm labor costs. *Planning and organizing an agricultural conference takes a lot of work.  *Researchers have found new issues with equine asthma. 

*Another screwworm case was discovered in northern Mexico.  *Rio Grande Valley farmers are optimistic about getting water from Mexico. *Texas High Plains farmers are facing another tough farm economy.  *The American Farm Bureau Federation is holding its annual meeting this week in Southern California. *The heads of the House and Senate agriculture committees discussed their plans for addressing the rest of the Farm Bill.*Cotton gins continue running on the South Plains of Texas.  *Equine Herpes Virus showed up in Texas recently.  

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Sunday's college basketball results, talks to Ryan McIntire of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network about the top teams in the sport having some struggles, the landscape of the Big XII & the imbalance of games throughout the week, & Greg picks & analyzes every Monday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 3:08-Recap of Saturday's Results16:31-Interview with Mid Major Matt Josephs28:29-Start of picks NC Central vs Morgan St31:01-Picks & analysis for Navy vs American33:25-Picks & analysis for Southern vs Bethune Cookman36:16-Picks & analysis for New Orleans vs SE Louisiana38:48-Picks & analysis for Incarnate Word vs Stephe F Austin41:53-Picks & analysis for Grambling vs Florida A&M44:44-Picks & analysis for South Carolina St vs Coppin St47:13-Picks & analysis for Arkansas Pine Bluff vs Prairie View50:05-Picks & analysis for Houston Christian vs Lamar52:34-Picks & analysis for Alcorn St vs Alabama St55:30-Picks & analysis for Maryland Eastern Shore vs Norfolk St58:26-Picks & analysis for Delaware St vs Howard1;00:03-Picks & analysis for Nicholls vs McNeese1:03:32-Picks & analysis for Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern St1:06:23-Picks & analysis for Texas A&M CC vs East Texas A&M1:09:34-Picks & analysis for Jackson St vs Alabama A&M1:12:15-Picks & analysis for Mississippi Valley St vs Texas Southern Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: What do the recent census estimates show about Texas' major cities and counties? One result is a flip-flop on the which is the fourth largest city in Texas – but don't worry, it will flip back as Austin keeps raising taxes while Tarrant County keeps lowering property taxes.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey for December.Elon Musk's X backs Texan's free speech fight in case of tranny photographed in the Texas Capitol women's restroom.Murder warrant issued for man wanted in shooting death of Eddy Betancourt, prominent Rio Grande Valley businessman.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Congressional candidate (TX19) and Lubbock Co. Commissioner Jason Corley talks about his reinstatement to office by a court on Friday and the appellate court rejecting his tormentors appeal this morning. It's all a glimpse into why the Bowtie Bully Curtis Parrish should not hold any elected office.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil and gas drilling rig count. Another mall bump up this past week.All the Texas high school football champions.Trump switches endorsement from Mayra to Eric in the GOP battle for TX34 where Republicans hope to beat liberal U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in the Rio Grande Valley next fall.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is always a fun time!  We went to a few new places, got a lifer, and enjoyed the valley specialty birds.Adventure begins at: 13:27 Show notes Morro Bay Birding Festival Spring Chirp Quill and Finch journals  Discount Code: HannahandErik "New 'remarkably tame' tinamou species discovered in Amazon mountains may already be at risk of extinction" Sandhills Brewery Spanky's Burgers Rancho Lomitas Christmas Bird Count eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Tropical Parula Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Intro Bird Call: Great-tailed Grackle (Recorded Hidalgo, Texas April, 2025)Outro Bird Call: Plain Chachalaca (Recorded Hidalgo, Texas November 2025) Support the showConnect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

Government shutdown seems imminent unless the Dems budge on their trillion dollar package for illegals; Florida rounds up illegals in the state; Trump releases peace plan for Middle East. Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 10AM ET ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/vince⁠ Democrats Who Voted Against Funding Government Are Suddenly Hysterical About ‘Harm' Shutdown Would Unleash ⁠https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/29/democrats-government-funding-shutdown-henry-cuellar-eugene-vindman/⁠ “Operation Pick-Off” results in nearly 80 criminal alien arrests throughout the Rio Grande Valley ⁠https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/operation-pick-results-nearly-80-criminal-alien-arrests-throughout-rio-grande-valley⁠ ‘Build A Better Gaza': White House Releases ‘Comprehensive' Peace Proposal For Gaza Strip ⁠https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/29/build-a-better-gaza-white-house-releases-comprehensive-peace-proposal-for-gaza-strip/⁠ Sponsors: Blackout Coffee - ⁠https://BlackoutCoffee.com/Vince⁠ Patriot Mobile - ⁠https://Patriotmobile.com/Vince⁠ Birch Gold - Text VINCE to the number 989898 BrickHouse Nutrition - ⁠https://takelean.com⁠ code: Vince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices