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The Dan Bongino Show
Democrats Can't Keep This Sex Criminal Locked Up | Episode 136

The Dan Bongino Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 59:44


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

Texas Ag Today
Texas Ag Today - September 30, 2025

Texas Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 23:16


*Grain storage is a challenge this year.  *The Rio Grande Valley sugar industry may make a comeback.  *President Trump wants to stop building windmills and solar panels on U.S. farmland.  *There are a wide variety of crops grown in the Texas High Plains.  *Texas Tech is hosting a national forum on water sustainability.  *More economic and disaster assistance for farmers is coming.  *Fall is a good time to work on landscapes and gardens. *Screwworms are getting dangerously close to Texas.  

Texas Matters
Texas Matters: Candidate Bobby Pulido and 'The Perfect Tuba' by Sam Quinones

Texas Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 28:59


Tejano Singer Bobby Pulido is using his voice in a new way. He's running for Congress in the 15 District of Texas. And how the Tuba is Saving kids in the Rio Grande Valley.

Rewriting Our Future - A Mind Control Exodus
Rewriting Our Future # 050 | This is Why I Love You w/ Jon Luna - My Late Brother's Best Friend

Rewriting Our Future - A Mind Control Exodus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 91:26


Show notes below the following picturesWatch this interview on Odysee HERE

Joshua Moroles
Stormchaser AJ on Hurricanes, Floodplains, and the Future of the RGV

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 42:27


In this episode, I sit down with AJ, the Stormchaser of the Rio Grande Valley, for a powerful conversation about the past, present, and future of hurricanes in South Texas. We revisit the story of Hurricane Beulah (1967) — one of the most destructive storms in Valley history — and explore why so many experts believe our region is “overdue” for the next catastrophic strike.From the record-breaking Gulf of Mexico water temperatures fueling today's storms, to the flat, flood-prone terrain that makes the RGV especially vulnerable, AJ brings both scientific insight and boots-on-the-ground storm-chasing experience to the table. He shares gripping accounts of chasing violent weather, breaks down what the latest data tells us about hurricane intensity and rainfall, and explains the very real dangers that most people overlook until it's too late.We also dig into the floodplain realities of the Valley — why our communities are at such high risk, how decades of levee systems and drainage projects are being tested, and what would happen if another Beulah-level storm struck today. Most importantly, AJ offers practical advice for preparedness, resilience, and survival, giving Valley residents the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their families.This is not just a storm story — it's a wake-up call. If you live in the Rio Grande Valley, this is a must-listen episode to understand what's truly at stake when the skies darken and the next hurricane takes aim at South Texas.

Texas Ag Today
Texas Ag Today - September 23, 2025

Texas Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 23:10


*How would a government shutdown affect the cattle industry?  *USDA has accepted 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program.  *The latest Cattle on Feed report is out. *This is shaping up to be a good year for cotton on the Texas High Plains.  *New World Screwworms have been detected very close to the Texas border.  *It's fair and rodeo season in Texas.  *Fall is officially here, but the Rio Grande Valley is still waiting for that first cool weather.*It's weaning time for spring born calves.  

Joshua Moroles
From the ER to Congress: Dr. Ada Cuéllar on Healing the Rio Grande Valley

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 36:07


In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ada Cuéllar — emergency physician, law student, and candidate for Texas's 15th Congressional District — to talk about why she's running, the values that drive her, and her vision for the Rio Grande Valley. We dive into her first 100 days plan, how her medical background shapes her approach to policymaking, and the pressing challenges our community faces in healthcare, education, and economic opportunity. We also ask the tough questions: why are there so many sick people in the Valley, and how do we hold elected leaders accountable once they're in office?#AdaCuellar, #RGV, #RioGrandeValley, #TexasPolitics, #RGVStrong, #HealthcareForAll, #EducationMatters, #RGVVoices, #SouthTexas, #CommunityFirst, #RGVHealth, #ValleyFuture, #LeadershipThatListens, #Accountability, #RGVChange, #FamilyValues, #RGVProgress, #YourVoiceMatters, #RGVUnited, #FromERtoCongress

big city small town with Bob Rivard
138. Alamo Angels: The Future of South Texas Startups

big city small town with Bob Rivard

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 36:54 Transcription Available


This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the evolving landscape of angel investing and startup growth in San Antonio and South Texas. As the city's early-stage innovation ecosystem matures, a new generation of founders and investors are shaping the region's entrepreneurial identity.Host Bob Rivard sits down with Sebastian Garzon, managing partner of Alamo Angels, to discuss the group's growth from a handful of local investors into a regional network with more than 140 members and $7 million deployed across 50+ startups since 2020. The conversation explores how Alamo Angels is connecting investors and founders from San Antonio to Brownsville, the Rio Grande Valley, and beyond—and what it will take for the city to cultivate its own major tech success stories.They discuss:• How Alamo Angels selects and supports early-stage startups• The expanding reach of angel investment into South Texas and the cross-border region• The risks and rewards of early-stage investing, and the need for investor education• Local examples of successful exits, and what they signal for San Antonio's future• Why ecosystem growth is a generational process—and the outlook for the next wave of founders and investorsFor local entrepreneurs curious about securing their first investment—or seasoned investors looking to make an impact in their city—this conversation provides a grounded look at where San Antonio's startup scene stands, and where it could be heading.RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #129. Inside Launch SA — San Antonio's One-Stop Resource for Small Business – If you enjoyed learning how Alamo Angels supports local startups, this episode dives deeper into the support ecosystem with Launch SA. Guest host Cory Ames talks with director Matthew Espinoza about new partnerships, post-pandemic challenges, and how San Antonio is working to empower its next generation of business owners.-- -- CONNECT

Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach
136. Autumnal Equinox Dating Horoscope with Fernie!

Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 51:14


Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, Fernie is back on the show as we celebrate the change of seasons with something a little magical — it's the autumnal equinox dating horoscope! Fernie, an astrologer, mystic, and guide to all things cosmic and flirty, is here to help us navigate this shift and together, we'll explore what dating and flirting vibes you can anticipate this fall. The equinox is all about balance — and it's the perfect time to think about how we can bring that same harmony into our dating lives. We'll talk about letting go of old patterns, why overthinking is sabotaging the vibe, and even get a flirty little mantra to carry us through this season. The knight of swords also makes a visit, we'll hear what virgo and libra have to say about things, why October 13th needs to be on your calendar, and finally Venus and Mars enter the chat! So, how can we play and flirt with all of these energies this coming season? Stay tuned (and maybe grab a pumpkin spice latte!) and let's see what the cosmos have in store for love this fall. You can also watch the full episode on YouTube! Let's get into it, Flirties, and meet Fernie! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! Work with me! Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit Ask the Flirt Coach About our guest:  Fernie Salinas (he/they) is a queer Latinx fortune telling witch from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.  They are the owner and founder of Golden Mirror Fortunes, and they hope to be Your Favorite Fortune Teller! They grew up always knowing that magic was around us, as their great-grandfather and his son, their grand-uncle, were both curanderos (folk healers) in Rio Grande City, and it's been such a delight to have Golden Mirror Fortunes carry on the legacy of healing and mysticism they instilled in him. He's also an educator — he went to Rice University, studied English and Art History, got their teacher's certification, joined TFA, and have been a teacher and principal at various schools in the RGV.  He is currently an education consultant as well as running Golden Mirror Fortunes, their small fortune telling business.  He uses tarot and magic to help people heal and find their paths, all in service of improving their fortunes.  His deepest desire is to provide you with the light that you need to make your life a little more magical and glittery. Follow them on Instagram and let them be your favorite fortune teller! About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

True Scary Story
Whispers in the Trailer: Growing Up Haunted in the Rio Grande Valley

True Scary Story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 41:08 Transcription Available


In these creepy stories, Alan and Vicente Lopez recount a lifetime of unsettling, firsthand paranormal experiences from childhood, mostly centered in a small trailer where strange sounds, objects moving, shadowy figures, and unexplained sightings became routine. They describe a vivid encounter with a translucent man in a suit at age nine, repeated glimpses of a woman in white, an apparition that resembled their sister, and other eerie incidents that left lasting fear and changed how Alan sleeps to this day. You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundStay in touch with us here: https://bio.scary.fm

Joshua Moroles
Toxic Truths: Maria Ester Salinas on the RGV's Chemical Legacy

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 47:18


For more than 25 years, Maria Ester Salinas has fought tirelessly to uncover the toxic truths hidden in the Rio Grande Valley. Known by many as the Erin Brockovich of the RGV, Maria has stood alongside families living in the shadow of contamination — from the Hayes-Sammons pesticide warehouses in Mission to the Donna Reservoir Superfund site and the McAllen 23rd Street Groundwater Plume.In this episode, Maria shares her decades-long battle against chemical companies, government agencies, and the bureaucratic roadblocks that left Valley residents exposed to cancers, miscarriages, and birth defects. We discuss the lawsuits, the cover-ups, and the health toll these sites continue to have on our communities — and why Maria refuses to give up the fight.This is more than history; it's a story of courage, accountability, and a demand for justice in one of America's most overlooked toxic frontlines.

jotxs y recuerdos
Julian Toscano

jotxs y recuerdos

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 89:45


In this episode of Jotxs y Recuerdos, Julian Toscano (J.T. Mexican Boyfriend), a DJ from Rio Grande City, shares his experiences growing up in both northern Minnesota and the Rio Grande Valley. J.T. not only reflects on his journey of coming out as trans but also on the issues of surveillance, law enforcement, and the hyper-militarization of the border region. This oral history also touches on the significance of music to his identity, spirituality, and role as a DJ, where he curates soundtracks to create communal energy and healing. --- Recorded and released 2025. 

Petrie Dish
Texans will vote on billions of dementia research dollars as a quiet Alzheimer's crisis grows in the Rio Grande Valley

Petrie Dish

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 23:08


Petrie Dish host Bonnie Petrie sits down with Public Health Watch reporter Raquel Torres to talk about her story on the Alzheimer's crisis in the Rio Grande Valley, as well as a $3 billion proposal to fund Alzheimer's research in Texas that won't go forward unless Texans say yes at the polls in November.

Texas Ag Today
Texas Ag Today - September 11, 2025

Texas Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 23:10


*Strong cattle prices should hold for the rest of the year.   *Texas A&M is building a new research center in the Rio Grande Valley.  *The Texas corn crop is shaping up to be a very good one this year. *A new winter wheat season is getting underway.  *A new beef industry long range plan has been released.  *The Make America Healthy Again report is out.  *Foliar fertilizers are becoming more popular.  *Beef bulls need rest after the breeding season.  

Catholic Health USA Podcast
Sharing Encounters and Caring for Immigrant Communities

Catholic Health USA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 23:42


Host Brian Reardon and executive producer Josh Matejka welcome Sister Norma Pimentel, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, to discuss her work serving immigrant communities at the U.S.-Mexico border. Sister Norma shares moving stories of families fleeing violence and hardship, emphasizing the importance of restoring human dignity through compassion and encounter. The episode explores how Catholic health care and faith communities can collaborate to support vulnerable populations, regardless of legal status. Sister Norma encourages listeners to act with love, guided by faith, and to welcome immigrants into their communities. Her message is clear: healing begins with presence, understanding, and the courage to care. ResourcesLearn more about Sr. Norma's work at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande ValleyAccess CHA's resources regarding immigration enforcement  Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLearn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

Joshua Moroles
Etienne Rosas for Congress: Big Ideas, Local Roots

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 56:25


In this episode, I sit down with Etienne Rosas, musician, grassroots organizer, and candidate for Congress in Texas' 34th District. Etienne's campaign is built around big ideas — dignity, justice, and real solutions for working families in South Texas. But behind the politics is a person with his own story, shaped by music, community, and a belief that the Rio Grande Valley deserves better.We talk about who Etienne is outside of politics, why he chose to run for office, and what his campaign means when it says “no more crumbs and bandaids.” From economic justice and healthcare to climate resilience, SpaceX, and gerrymandering, we dive deep into the issues shaping the Valley's future — and why they matter to everyday families.This isn't just another campaign conversation. It's an educational look at how politics, environment, and health connect in the RGV, and what kind of leadership it will take to bring real change.Tune in to learn more about Etienne Rosas, his vision for South Texas, and the movement he says is bigger than one person.

The Sweet Tea Series
RGV's Red Wave: Border, Water, and Rep. Janie Lopez | The Sweet Tea Series

The Sweet Tea Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 34:26


Explore the Rio Grande Valley's political shift with Rep. Janie Lopez and Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series. They dive into border security, the water crisis affecting RGV agriculture, and why the RGV turned red in the last election.Keywords:Rio Grande Valley, RGV, Texas politics, border security, water crisis, Janie Lopez, conservative values, Texas House District 37, infrastructure funding, cartel challenges, agriculture, Republican shift, Red Wave, Ariana Guajardo, Sweet Tea Series  

Texas Standard
College football arrives in the Rio Grande Valley

Texas Standard

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 50:12


President Trump signs an executive order ending cashless bail. We'll dive into what that means for cities like Houston.We're also tracking new state laws set to take effect Sept. 1, including one that aims to attract more film and television productions. Another increases the penalty for assaulting a utility worker.Plus, could the San Antonio Spurs […] The post College football arrives in the Rio Grande Valley appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
De La Cruz discusses congressional redistricting, Mexico's water treaty debt

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 5:26


PALMVIEW, Texas - U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz spoke about congressional redistricting and Mexico's water debt to the U.S. at a top GOP dinner in Palmview.The event - titled the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner - was hosted by Hidalgo County Republican Party and held at the Stallion Event Center. De La Cruz introduced the keynote speaker, U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton.De La Cruz recalled a time she met President Trump and the two were looking at a map of Texas and the Gulf of America. “He turns to me and he says, well, Congresswoman, where are you from? I hear you're from South Texas, but where exactly? And we're looking at the Gulf of America. And I said, Sir, I am from right here, Mr. President. And I point right there to the very most southern tip of Texas. And he looks at me and says, well, you barely got in though, didn't you?” De La Cruz recalled.She said she responded: “I'm proud to be here. I'm proud to be in Texas.”The Edinburg Republican knew she would not have much time with the president and so she had to make the most of it. “There's a clock. You've only got 30 seconds. You'd better say something good, and you better say something fast. And so I turned to the President. I said, Mr. President, I have urgent news. He says, What's that? Take a deep breath. Mexico is screwing us. President Trump, Mexico is screwing us with water. And he goes, Mexico's screwing us. He goes, James, get over here. Why is Mexico screwing us? Tell him. Tell him.”De La Cruz said Trump told her that Mexico will deliver on its water treaty obligations. “And you know what? He kept his promise. We've got water from Mexico. We're holding back money from the Mexican government, and we are getting South Texas farmers the water that they need and they deserve. And I'm so grateful for President Trump for listening to what we needed in South Texas and actually doing it.”De La Cruz then spoke about successes she has had with the federal budget.“We've been able to bring $1 billion right here to the Rio Grande Valley, (and) $280 million in a carve out from the disaster emergency fund. That has never been done before. And no other district got that money,” De La Cruz said.Editor's Note: To read the full story go the Rio Grande Guardian website.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
COO makes pitch for Texas PACE program in the Rio Grande Valley

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 18:19


PHARR, Texas - Dub Taylor is COO of Texas PACE Authority. He recently spoke at an event hosted jointly by the Pharr Economic Development Corporation and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. It was titled the Pharr Commercial & Investment Summit and it was held at the Pharr One Center.At the event, Taylor gave a presentation that included slides showing where a PACE project had worked in Texas. There were lots of examples shown in East Texas, the Panhandle and Central Texas. But there were no examples from the Texas-Mexico border region. The nearest were in San Antonio. In an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Taylor after his presentation, Taylor said that is why he was in Pharr - to spread the word about the benefits. The Pace website states: "Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) is a proven financial tool that incentivizes Texas' property owners to upgrade facility infrastructure with little or no capital outlay. Approved by State legislation and established by local governments, TX-PACE programs enable owners to lower their operating costs and use the savings to pay for eligible water conservation, energy efficiency, resiliency, and distributed generation projects. Owners gain access to private, affordable, long-term (typically 20-30 years) financing that is not available through traditional funding avenues." Here is an audio recording of Taylor's presentation at the Pharr event. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Everything RGV banker Joe Quiroga said at the Buenas Tardes Luncheon event.

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 4:24


MISSION, Texas - Joe Quiroga is president of Texas National Bank. He was one of six panelists at a Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce event on August 13 titled “Buenas Tardes Luncheon.The panel discussion was titled The State of Current Business. In his remarks, Quiroga said there were positive and negative things to report about the current Rio Grande Valley economy. Here are his remarks. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Fem Forte
Making the Message Matter: Marketing for Equality and Opportunity with Andrea Davila

Fem Forte

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 35:45


From the drum corps field to the Rio Grande Valley, Andrea Davila's journey is rooted in a belief that access matters. In this episode, she shares how she blends marketing expertise with mission-driven work—helping organizations like Bluecoats and Synergy Percussion communicate with clarity and care. You'll leave this episode with a better understanding of both marketing strategy and advocacy in action.Guest Bio:Andrea Davila is the co-founder of Synergy Percussion and has led impactful marketing efforts for Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, UTRGV School of Music, and Pageantry Innovations. She's driven by a passion for providing equitable opportunities to students, especially those from underserved communities in the Rio Grande Valley.

Progress Texas Happy Hour
Daily Dispatch 7/30/25: Details Emerge On Trump-Ordered, GOP-Stacking Congressional Map, and More

Progress Texas Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 8:43


Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Punchbowl News publishes details on a new congressional district map that Texas Republicans lawmakers may release as soon as today, featuring five new GOP-leaning districts in Austin, D/FW, Houston and the Rio Grande Valley: https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/texas-sized-gamble/...It bets heavily on Hispanic voters in Texas, in an election not featuring Donald Trump, to resist buyers remorse and remain loyal to Republican candidates in 2026: https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/gop-texas-latinos/...The Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus will hold a press conference on Democratic options this afternoon upon the adjournment of House business, as U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans a closed-door meeting with those same lawmakers tonight: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/29/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-to-visit-austin-amid-redistricting-fight/85429537007/...The national Democratic Party is in a massive fundraising push ahead of a planned targeting of several Republican lawmakers they believe will be compromised by the new map: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/us/politics/democrats-texas-redistricting.html...The House Majority PAC and its new Lone Star Fund have started running TV ads against those likely GOP targets in Texas: https://youtu.be/OvfgpTo2Vkk?si=sIfuvKXJMFNrhu_pThere's also a Democratic presser today being held by Dallas Senator Nathan Johnson and the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus on the status of THC regulation: https://www.facebook.com/NathanforTexas/photos/media-advisory-join-me-for-a-press-conference-on-cannabis-legislation-with-membe/1194566255807967/?_rdrAustin friends and soccer fans! Mark your calendar for Monday September 15, when we will gather for a live podcast taping with legendary Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver! Sponsorship opportunities are available now, and individual tickets will go on sale soon: ⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaractivism_2025⁠...The Brad Stuver interview will be co-hosted by Landon Cotham of the terrific Austin FC podcast Moontower Soccer: ⁠https://www.moontowersoccer.com/⁠Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
Texas House Minority Leader: I'm going make sure Hidalgo County Democrats are financially competitive

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 9:32


MCALLEN, Texas - The minority leader of the Texas House says he is going to ensure Hidalgo County Democratic Party gets the funding it needs to be competitive in the 2026 election.State Rep. Gene Wu of Houston visited the Valley recently to hear from Young Democrats and grassroots progressives. In a meeting at the Hidalgo County Democratic Party HQ in McAllen, the young activists told him they felt the region had been neglected by the state and national party, thereby allowing Republicans to make significant inroads. Hidalgo County Democratic Party Chairman Richard Gonzales was at the meeting. He said he has warned every local Democratic Party elected official to expect a Republican challenger at the next election. “The Republicans are well-funded,” Gonzales said. In an in-depth interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Wu said:“In my time as caucus chair, I've talked a lot of communities, and talked a lot of communities that say they've kind of been left behind, kind of been forgotten. And, I thought about this. I thought about South Texas, I thought about the Rio Grande Valley. And I wanted to make sure that they were not forgotten, that there are people who remember who they are and realize that they're important. And I want to make sure that that my actions reflect that.”Asked what he had learned from both a tour of Hidalgo County and a meeting with Young Democrats, Wu said:“I learned that this is a beautiful community that wants to move ahead, that wants to do better. But, because we didn't put in the resources, we didn't put in the time and the investments - and we're not just talking about the state, we're not just talking about Democrats, we're talking about everybody - we left this place behind. And that is a shame, because this is such a wonderful place with such wonderful people.”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.

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
A Young Democrat gives the Texas House Minority Leader a tour of Hidalgo County

Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 5:07


MCALLEN, Texas - Julio Salinas is chairman of Texas Young Democrats. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Salinas took state Rep. Gene Wu of Houston on a tour of key locations in Hidalgo County. Wu is minority leader in the Texas House of Representatives. Following the tour, Hidalgo County Young Democrats met with Wu. They spoke about the “devastating impact” ICE raids were having on Valley communities. And they impressed upon Wu the need for more investment in the Democratic Party in the Rio Grande Valley. Salinas said he would like to see Texas House members come down to the Valley for an “unvarnished” tour, to see the sights the Rio Grande Valley Partnership does not take state lawmakers to when they do their bi-annual Valley Legislative Tour. At the conclusion of the meeting, Salinas gave an interview to the Rio Grande Guardian. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

And We Know
7.23.25: DEEP STATE caught, Spider Web, Critical understanding, Buckle UP! Pray!

And We Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 63:37


Get your LT PetClub Mushpuppies and more today: http://ltpetclub247.com/  ————————— Save $10 on Rumble: Go to http://Rumble.com/premium/LT10 to join today. ——— AT sea with LT. 2026. Caribbean: https://www.inspirationtravel.com/event/lt-caribbean-cruise-2026 ————————— Protect your investments with And We Know http://andweknow.com/gold Or call 720-605-3900, Tell them “LT” sent you. ————————————————————— *Our AWK Website: https://www.andweknow.com/ *Our 24/7 NEWS SITE: https://thepatriotlight.com/ ————————— BOOM!!! https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947508288012329072 Another day of record high closes for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947432337878421641 Karoline Leavitt says President Trump wants to stop the violence, negotiate a ceasefire, and ensure all hostages are freed from Gaza. https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947378180995879053 The Trump White House is now KICKING OUT the Wall Street Journal from the press pool covering President Trump's weekend trip to Scotland. https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1947374809937064104 6 months of WINNING! https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947331127326167249 More border wall is currently under construction in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas — delivering on another one of President Trump's promises. https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947327648109068786 President Trump's tariffs on Mexican tomatoes are already benefiting American tomato farmers. In just two days, farmers have seen increased interest from buyers, even without price changes. https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947317307228790817 ————————— *DONATIONS SITE: https://bit.ly/2Lgdrh5 *Mail your gift to: And We Know 30650 Rancho California Rd STE D406-123 (or D406-126) Temecula, CA 92591 ➜ AWK Shirts and gifts: https://shop.andweknow.com/ ➜ Audio Bible https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/1John.3.16 Connect with us in the following ways:

Joshua Moroles
Clean Water, Real Talk: Contaminants, PFAS, and What's Actually in Your Tap Water

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 34:04


What's REALLY in Your Water? PFAS, E. Coli, Arsenic & The Fight for Clean Tap Water in the RGVInterview with Jessie, Senior Water Technician from Colair | Hosted by Joshua Moroles

And We Know
7.22.25: The ENORMITY of what is COMING will SHOCK the WORLD. SHOWTIME. Pray!

And We Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 75:49


Ascent Nutrition Pine products/Soap: https://goascentnutrition.com/andweknow  ————————— TriTails BEEF: Ribeye Special: http://trybeef.com/andweknow ——— Protect your investments with And We Know http://andweknow.com/gold Or call 720-605-3900, Tell them “LT” sent you. ————————————————————— AT sea with LT. 2026. Caribbean: https://www.inspirationtravel.com/event/lt-caribbean-cruise-2026 ————————— *Our AWK Website: https://www.andweknow.com/ *Our 24/7 NEWS SITE: https://thepatriotlight.com/ ————————— BOOM!!! https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947508288012329072 Another day of record high closes for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947432337878421641 Karoline Leavitt says President Trump wants to stop the violence, negotiate a ceasefire, and ensure all hostages are freed from Gaza. https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947378180995879053 The Trump White House is now KICKING OUT the Wall Street Journal from the press pool covering President Trump's weekend trip to Scotland. https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1947374809937064104 6 months of WINNING! https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947331127326167249 More border wall is currently under construction in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas — delivering on another one of President Trump's promises. https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947327648109068786 President Trump's tariffs on Mexican tomatoes are already benefiting American tomato farmers. In just two days, farmers have seen increased interest from buyers, even without price changes. https://x.com/andweknow/status/1947317307228790817 ————————— *DONATIONS SITE: https://bit.ly/2Lgdrh5 *Mail your gift to: And We Know 30650 Rancho California Rd STE D406-123 (or D406-126) Temecula, CA 92591 ➜ AWK Shirts and gifts: https://shop.andweknow.com/ ➜ Audio Bible https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/1John.3.16 Connect with us in the following ways:

Texas Ag Today
Texas Ag Today - July 22, 2025

Texas Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 23:09


*Predation is the biggest challenge for Texas sheep and goat producers.   *Texas hunters have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win a hunt on public and private lands.  *The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is just around the corner. *The paperwork for the latest disaster aid program can be challenging.  *Drought assistance is on the way for Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers.  *The current trade standoff with China is impacting U.S. red meat trade.  *The cotton crop and pastures are both looking good in the Texas Rolling Plains.  *Botulism is a rare disease in horses.  

Pratt on Texas
Episode 3776: House redistricting committee fault; called session underway | ABA pushes racist standards for law school accreditation – Pratt on Texas 7/21/2025

Pratt on Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 43:53


The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The first called session of the 89th Legislature is underway in Austin as of Noon today. Congressional redistricting takes the national spotlight but there is a long list of highly important items on the Governor's call – it is probably too much for one 30-day session.Speaker of the House Burrows, founder of the Bureaucrat Coalition, named a special committee for redistricting. On the surface it looks heavily tilted to Republicans until one realizes that the 3-vote GOP majority on the committee is offset by Burrows appointment of three of the most liberal RINOs to the committee: Geren, Hunter, and Guillen.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.Busting two common myths about Property Taxes perpetuated by politicians and  local media.Records show DEI standards used to pressure law schools to adopt racist practices. Texas law school deans (including at Texas Tech) want to deep DEI-infused ABA accreditation!Republican launches TX34 House bid in key Rio Grande Valley swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms – Eric Flores.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Progress Texas Happy Hour
Daily Dispatch 7/16/25: Democrats Consider Ditching Special Session To Stop GOP Power Grab, and More

Progress Texas Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 10:52


Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Drama building for the special session, as Democrats consider breaking quorum to block a Trump-ordered redistricting scheme - including : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/us/politics/texas-redistricting-trump.html...Ken Paxton is threatening to "hunt down" any Democrats fleeing the session, while the plan itself could result in a "dummymander": https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/15/texas-democrats-redistricting-response-trump-republican-five-seats/?_bhlid=f8b2bec379355a332431cf659f421e931ee30532...A closer look at a potential "dummymander" shows that as it stands, safe blue districts are safer than safe red districts in Texas, making a weakening of those red districts a hazardous prospect: https://prospect.org/politics/2025-07-16-texas-redistricting-maneuver-may-harm-republicans/...The only real swing seats left in Texas are in the Rio Grande Valley, due to a surprising swing to Trump last year - no surprise, the cancellation of the RGV's biggest annual public health event due to Trump budget cuts: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/16/texas-rio-grande-valley-border-health-federal-cuts/...Ahead of all of this, Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into alleged non-citizen voting in Harris and several other counties: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/voting/2025/07/15/526434/texas-attorney-generals-office-opens-investigation-into-allegations-of-noncitizens-voting-in-harris-county/Propublica finds great disparity between claims by Kerr County officials that the July 4 flood couldn't have been predicted, and long oral and written histories that more or less do exactly that: https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-floods-oral-histories...Polling shows that most Americans believe that the death toll from the flood could have been much less severe if government officials had been better prepared: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5403144-poll-flood-deaths-texas/Republican Kerr County officials, under scrutiny due to the flood, are experiencing an unfortunate work hazard that's become familiar to Democratic leaders in bigger cities - death threats: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-officials-death-threats-flash-flooding_n_68766208e4b0eefef0c4f62c...Those same officials, at their first meeting after the flood, acknowledge that the actual number of missing people remains uncertain: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/07/14/death-threats-and-uncertainty-over-total-number-of-victims-key-takeaways-from-kerr-county-commissioners-court/The family that owns Camp Mystic admits that the supervising owner Dick Eastland, who himself perished in the flood, didn't start evacuating kids from near the river until 46 minutes after receiving an emergency flood alert: https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/camp-mystic-evacuation-delayed-despite-warning-20770025.php...Those phone alerts, due to their frequency, similarity between situations, and typical long distance from the emergency itself, have become too easy for Texans to ignore or even turn off: https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2025-07-15/texas-flood-alert-warning-phoneSeveral campaign announcements today, including Dallas State Senator Nathan Johnson, who becomes the first Democrat to announce a run for Attorney General: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/nathan-johnson-texas-attorney-general-20766914.php...Democrat Marquette Greene-Scott announces a repeat run against MAGA clown Troy Nehls in the 22nd Congressional District: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/07/14/526241/marquette-greene-scott-who-challenged-rep-troy-nehls-in-2024-announces-bid-for-congressional-district-22/...And ultra-MAGA Conroe State Rep. Steve Toth issues a primary challenge against GOP incumbent Congressman Dan Crenshaw in Congressional District 2: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/15/steve-toth-dan-crenshaw-texas-republican-primary-congress/

Joshua Moroles
Former Environmental Official Breaks Down the Hidden Risks in RGV Floodwaters

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 39:10


New Podcast Episode: The Water We Live With — with Jim WhiteHe was there during the 2000 furfural chemical spill in Brownsville.He worked inside the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.He's studied the Arroyo Colorado and the waterways of the Rio Grande Valley for decades.Now, Jim White joins us to share what he's learned.In this episode, we sit down with environmental consultant and former TNRCC specialist Jim White to talk about what flows through our rivers, what sits in our flood zones, and how the environment around us may be affecting our health more than we realize.

Joshua Moroles
Teaching the Crisis: Thomas Ray Garcia on Water, Education, and the Future of the RGV

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 50:11


In this episode, host Joshua Moroles sits down with Author, educator, and advocate Ray Thomas Garcia for a powerful conversation about the intersection of education and the water crisis in the Rio Grande Valley.Ray, a former candidate for the Texas State Board of Education and founder of the nonprofit CSLAP, breaks down why science literacy matters, how our public school standards are falling short, and what it will take to engage communities — especially young people — in solving the region's biggest challenges.We talk TEKS, policy blind spots, community-driven science projects, and why more people aren't talking about the environmental issues right in our backyard. Whether you're a student, teacher, policymaker, or just someone who cares about South Texas, this is a conversation worth hearing.

Joshua Moroles
Fixing the Future of the RGV: Water, Health & Innovation in South Texas with Gregory Kunkle Jr.

Joshua Moroles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 61:43


In this powerful episode, Joshua sits down with Gregory Kunkle Jr., a South Texas native and candidate for Congressional District 34, to talk about the urgent environmental and infrastructure crises facing the Rio Grande Valley—and what real solutions might look like.They dive into topics like: • The contamination of the Rio Grande, Arroyo Colorado, and municipal water systems • Mexico's 1.7 million acre-foot water debt under the 1944 Treaty • Air quality, PFAS, arsenic, and the alarming health conditions affecting Valley residents • The rising threat of hurricanes and a failing regional drainage system • And the big question: Why are so many people sick in South Texas?Greg shares his bold vision for transforming the Valley through federal investment in: • Clean drinking water, filtration systems, and desalination • Drainage and flood mitigation—with an estimated $3B price tag and a 20+ year timeline • Nuclear energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and SpaceX partnerships • High-paying tech and healthcare jobs to retain local talentThe conversation ends with a deep dive into Greg's cybersecurity background, the future of AI, and how South Texas can become a national leader in digital innovation—if we act now.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Rio Grande Valley voters explain why the area shifted support to GOP in last election

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:37


The 2024 presidential election saw shifts to the right in counties across the country. After the election, we brought you a story from the southern border in Texas, a heavily Hispanic area that flipped from blue to red. Judy Woodruff returned to the area for a closer look at what’s behind that shift and what it means for divisions in the community. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Texas Ag Today
Texas Ag Today - June 24, 2025

Texas Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 22:34


*Wheat harvest continues to move north.  *Recent rains have helped reduce drought conditions across Texas.   *USDA's monthly Cattle on Feed report contained no surprises. *Farmers in Southeast Texas heard a Farm Bill update at a recent field day.  *A month ago Mexico promised to make water deliveries to South Texas.  *Researchers at West Texas A&M are making new discoveries about liver abscesses in cattle.*The state's largest farm organization welcomes the news of a sterile screwworm fly facility in the Rio Grande Valley.  *Injecting botulinum neurotoxin in the hock joints of horses can help decrease arthritis pain.  

Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach
110. Summer Solstice Dating Horoscope with Fernie!

Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 53:35


Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, Fernie is back on the show for our summer solstice dating horoscope! With a brand new season comes new energy for dating, romance, flirting, and cosmic possibility. Joining us today is Flirtations' in-house astrologer, fortune teller, and magic mystic, Fernie, here to read the stars and pull back the planetary curtain on what this season has in store for our love lives. What does the Queen of Swords want us to know? What is Jupiter up to and what opportunities might some celestial happenings present? Mars has also got something to say and we're kicking off cancer season! Lot's to get to, including the two big themes the stars and planets have for us, and how we can fill our own cups a little bit more. You don't need to be an astrology expert—just bring an open heart and an open mind, and we'll take care of the rest. So get ready to flirt with fortune, boldness, beauty, and maybe a little bit of magic. Let's do this, Flirties, and meet Fernie. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest:  Fernie Salinas (he/they) is a queer Latinx fortune telling witch from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.  They are the owner and founder of Golden Mirror Fortunes, and they hope to be Your Favorite Fortune Teller! They grew up always knowing that magic was around us, as their great-grandfather and his son, their grand-uncle, were both curanderos (folk healers) in Rio Grande City, and it's been such a delight to have Golden Mirror Fortunes carry on the legacy of healing and mysticism they instilled in him. He's also an educator — he went to Rice University, studied English and Art History, got their teacher's certification, joined TFA, and have been a teacher and principal at various schools in the RGV.  He is currently an education consultant as well as running Golden Mirror Fortunes, their small fortune telling business.  He uses tarot and magic to help people heal and find their paths, all in service of improving their fortunes.  His deepest desire is to provide you with the light that you need to make your life a little more magical and glittery. Follow them on Instagram and let them be your favorite fortune teller! About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

Texas Ag Today
Texas Ag Today - June 19, 2025

Texas Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 23:34


*USDA is planning a sterile screwworm distribution facility in the Rio Grande Valley.  *Rain has put a big damper on the Texas wheat harvest.*Rain is also slowing cotton planting.*Texas A&M broke ground on a new veterinary hospital.*Nominations are being accepted for local Farm Service Agency committees.    *Rains in the Texas High Plains are impacting ranchers' decision making.  *Extreme South Texas is hot and dry.  *Flies cause 6 billion dollars each year in damage to the U.S. cattle industry.  

gone cold podcast - texas true crime
Taken for Ransom: The Kidnapping of Kim Leggett

gone cold podcast - texas true crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 28:42


On October 9th, 1984, a mystery began in Mercedes, Texas, adding to the many others in the Rio Grande Valley. Twenty-one-year-old Kim Sue Leggett was kidnapped from her place of employment, Ross Cotton Gin. A phone call that took place literally minutes after she was taken and a ransom letter sent to Kim's parents a few days later were virtually the only clues Mercedes Police, Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office investigators, the Texas Rangers, and the FBI had to work with. Kim was never seen alive again; her remains never found. Her kidnapping was cold from the beginning and remains so today.If you have any information about the disappearance of Kim Sue Leggett, please contact the Mercedes Police Department at 956-565-3102 or Texas Crime stoppers at 800-252-8477.You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at patreon.com/gonecoldpodcastFind us at https://www.gonecold.comFor Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.comFollow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcastThe Mercedes Enterprise, The Brownsville Herald, The McAllen Monitor, The Sonoma Press Democrat, The Longview News-Journal, The Victoria Advocate, The Del Rio News Herald, and KRVG News were used as sources for this episode. #JusticeForKimLeggett #WhereIsKimLeggett #MercedesTX #RGVTX #TX #Texas #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #Abduction #Kidnapping #1984 #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #Unsolved #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #HateCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

Texas Ag Today
Texas Ag Today - May 27, 2025

Texas Ag Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 23:22


*There were no surprises in the latest Cattle on Feed report.   *Texas farmers impacted by a lack of irrigation water in the Rio Grande Valley have more time to apply for financial help.  *The CME Group has reset daily price limits for live and feeder cattle futures contracts. *Wheat streak mosaic virus showed up in the Texas Panhandle late in the season. *The “Make America Healthy Again” report is out.  *A strong locking gate is important for rural landowners.  *There's an annual cattle drive river crossing that has been going on for over 100 years. *Umbilical hernias are not uncommon in calves.  

Charros y Clasicos
From Student to Maestro: The Journey of Moises Llanes

Charros y Clasicos

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 48:34 Transcription Available


When classical music plays in a baby's nursery, does it really make a difference? For Moises Llanes, those early moments with Beethoven and Brahms symphonies resonating through his crib shaped a lifelong passion that would transform orchestral education in the Rio Grande Valley.This captivating conversation reveals how a businessman father with an eighth-grade education made a pivotal decision to expose his children to classical music and piano lessons, creating the foundation for Moises's remarkable 37-year teaching career. "I just feel at home listening and playing classical music," Llanes shares, reflecting on those formative experiences that gave him both purpose and direction from an astonishingly young age.Llanes takes us through his journey from student violinist to celebrated educator, highlighting a watershed moment when, as a high school student, he recognized a critical gap in orchestral education - the lack of music literacy. This insight became the cornerstone of his teaching philosophy, creating generations of independent musicians who could truly understand music rather than merely memorize finger positions. "You don't have to figure it out, you just have to read it," became his mantra, empowering students to explore music confidently on their own.The conversation delves into Llanes's collegiate years, cultural identity challenges, and the resilience that carried him through financial hardships when his father's business collapsed. Despite briefly retiring in 2022, his passion for music education drew him back to the classroom at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School, where he continues making an impact. His parting wisdom for aspiring educators resonates powerfully: "If you're not going to do it 110%, especially teaching, don't do it at all."Subscribe now to hear more inspiring stories from the musical community of the Rio Grande Valley, where passion, perseverance, and cultural heritage create a unique symphony of experiences.

jotxs y recuerdos
Carmen Castillo

jotxs y recuerdos

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 65:41


In this episode of Jotxs y Recuerdos, Carmen Castillo, a queer musician and artist from Reynosa, Tamaulipas/ McAllen, Texas, discusses her journey through various musical genres, including punk, hip hop, and ska. She also shares her experiences of coming out, dealing with misogyny, and the importance of community support in the Rio Grande Valley. Carmen emphasizes the role of music in advocating for social causes, such as her corrido for Bekah Hinojosa, a local environmental activist. She speaks the impact of external forces like SpaceX on the community and the need for resilience and resistance in the face of gentrification.         *Carmen is a member of the Chulita Vinyl Club (@chulitavinylclub)                  *Carmen is also a current member of the band Twin Eater                                        *Solo project is under the name Carmen Castillo                                                             -Previous Bands:                                                                                                                     The scarlet effectL@s Skagaler@sAngela & the exesBlight NightKRUX (w/a backwards R)Monstruo BohemioRotary WavesCaldo FríoContraceptors BasebornShanks & Chandeliers                                                                                                                            

Hannah and Erik Go Birding
Spring Birding in the RGV

Hannah and Erik Go Birding

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 65:47


We talk about the Rio Grande Valley a lot - we know!  But that is because it one of our favorite spots to go and every trip is different.  This time we saw a lifer and tested out a new boat trip on the Rio Grande river while guiding at the Spring Chirp birding festival! Adventure begins at: 11:10 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Adam Cayton-HollandBirding is the World BrazilGlobal Big Day Spring Chirp Blue's Chill and GrillNana's Taqueria eBird Trip Reporthttps://ebird.org/tripreport/350343 Birds/Animals mentionedFlame-Colored Tanager Upland Sandpiper Intro Bird Call: Great-tailed Grackle (Recorded: Weslaco TX, May 1st, 2025 ) Outro Bird Call: Plain Chachalaca (Recorded: Weslaco TX, May 1st, 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

The Republic of Football
SQUARIN' AROUND: A South Texas Family Reunion Ft. UTRGV Baseball's Evan Maldonado

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 54:50


Squarin' Around had officially extended its reach to the Rio Grande Valley! In this one, Jakob and Andrew sit down with UTRGV pitcher Evan Maldonado. Apart from being a D1 pitcher with stops across Texas and Louisiana, Evan is Jakob's cousin. The pair of cousins and tio Zimmel reconnect to talk about life, tacos and baseball in South Texas. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confessions
Adonis: A Journey of Identity, Acceptance, and Advocacy

Confessions

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 25:31


Send us a textAdonis shares his personal journey of living with HIV, his experiences growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and the challenges of transitioning as a transgender man. He discusses the cultural taboos surrounding LGBTQ+ identities in his community, the support he received from his family, and the importance of gender-affirming care. Adonis reflects on his initial reactions to his HIV diagnosis and the subsequent acceptance from his family, highlighting the love and understanding that helped him navigate his journey. In this conversation, Adonis shares his journey of living with HIV as a transgender man, discussing the challenges and triumphs he has faced. He emphasizes the importance of support systems, the need for gender-affirming care, and the role of advocacy in the current political climate. Adonis also highlights the significance of community and connection, as well as the personal growth he has experienced through his diagnosis. His story serves as an inspiration for others navigating similar paths, encouraging openness and resilience.  Adonis has created a virtual organization for the trans non-conforming individuals called undertheumbrellargv. Visit his iInstagram pages.This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network

The John Batchelor Show
#TEXAS: HEADING TO AUSTIN TO CHECK ON THE BORDER SECURITY FROM THE THREATENING NEW WORLD SCREWWORM PARASITE. @MICHAEL_YON

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 9:40


#TEXAS: HEADING TO AUSTIN TO CHECK ON THE BORDER SECURITY FROM THE THREATENING NEW WORLD SCREWWORM PARASITE.  @MICHAEL_YON https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-mexico-have-reached-agreement-new-world-screwworm-ag-secretary-rollins-says-2025-04-28/ 1900 RIO GRANDE VALLEY

how did i get here?
Episode 1482: Ram Vela & The Easy Targets

how did i get here?

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 67:18


Hello friends! Ram Vela from Austin-based, power-pop band, Ram Vela & The Easy Targets is my guest for episode 1482! Their new single, "Westerberg" an ode to Replacements' singer, Paul Westerberg, is available now on 7" vinyl and streaming. Find them their music, socials, and more on their Linktree. Ram and I have a great conversation about growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, discovering rock and roll, finding his way to Austin in 2001, his old band Whitman, starting The Easy Targets in 2018, getting Stella Maxwell (Stella & The Very Messed, Cruiserweight) to sing back-up on "Westerberg" after being a fan for over 20 years, recording with producer Matt Parmenter at Ice Cream Factory Studios, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Ram. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie  

Verdict with Ted Cruz
In the Oval Office, BIGGEST Stock Market Surge in History, plus Mexico Stealing our Water & Trump Fights Back

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 41:35 Transcription Available


Oval Office Visit Senator Ted Cruz's Visit: Senator Cruz spent about two hours with President Trump in the Oval Office, discussing various topics and receiving a challenge coin from the President. Stock Market Surge Tariffs and Stock Market Impact: President Trump paused tariffs announced on April 2nd and increased tariffs on China, leading to the greatest single-day increase in the stock market in U.S. history. This move was aimed at leveraging negotiations for lower tariffs globally. Senate Floor Votes Late-Night Senate Votes: The document mentions the frustration of Senate Republicans with Democrats blocking the nomination for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, leading to votes being held at 1 AM. Mexico Stealing Water Water Treaty Violation: Mexico has been violating the 1944 Water Treaty by not providing the agreed amount of water to Texas, severely impacting Texas farmers. President Trump, at Senator Cruz's behest, took a strong stance against Mexico, demanding compliance with the treaty and threatening penalties. Oval Office Swag Presidential Gifts: President Trump is known for giving guests various personalized gifts, including signed hats, golf balls, and presidential cufflinks, all paid for out of his own pocket. Crypto Legislation Bill Signing: Senator Cruz introduced legislation to repeal a regulation from the Biden administration that harmed the crypto industry, which President Trump signed into law. Tariff Strategy Negotiation Tactics: The document discusses President Trump's negotiation strategy, using tariffs as leverage to achieve lower tariffs globally and improve market access for American producers. Personal Anecdotes Failures and Successes: Senator Cruz shares personal anecdotes about his failures and successes, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and learning from setbacks. Political Strategy Turning Texas Red: Efforts to flip the Rio Grande Valley from blue to red, highlighting the impact of standing up for local issues like the water treaty violation. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latino USA
Hombre: Understanding Latino Men ft. Two Voters, Two Views

Latino USA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 27:20


In the second episode of our new series "Hombre: Understanding Latino Men," Maria Hinojosa sits down with two young Latino voters from Texas. Alejandro Flores, from Dallas, cast his ballot for Kamala Harris in 2024. First-time voter Alexis Uscanga, from the Rio Grande Valley, chose Donald Trump. This roundtable gets into the issues that informed both Alexis' and Alejandro's vote.Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. 

The Orange Tree
Introducing: Season five of ‘Darkness' | The Murder of Irene Garza

The Orange Tree

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 3:10


On the evening of April 16, 1960, a young woman from McAllen, Texas named Irene Garza went to church for confession. She never returned home. A week later, her body was found floating in a canal. Decades would pass before the priest who murdered Irene was brought to justice in a historic case for the church and the Rio Grande Valley. In Season five of “Darkness,” host Talisa Treviño details the decades-long fight for justice for Irene. Hear from the investigators who tackled the case and Irene's loved ones, as well as survivors of abuse in the Catholic church.