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BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Dr. Mostafa Malki is a professor at UT-Rio Grande Valley and executive director for business development at America's Additive Foundry Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Cyber Systems. He is also the founder of Aaron Economic Consulting.Malki was a panelist for a discussion titled “Additive Manufacturing and Industrial Reshoring in the RGV.” The discussion, held at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, part of RGV StartUp Week.During his remarks, Malki acknowledged he might offend some people when speaking about the importance of manufacturing over retail.  “Science technology, engineering and mathematics are what create wealth. All the others industries, although important, are not self-sustaining without a very strong industrial base,” Malki said.“So I understand, and maybe I'm going to offend some people but I'll go ahead and say it. One of the largest employers or industries in the Valley are the school districts. How we fund schools, education, is through property taxes. So somebody has to pay those taxes to be able to have quality education. That somebody has to be manufacturing.”Malki elaborated on his thought:“It has to be industries, because they are the one generating value. I don't want to give a lecture on economics, but I'll give you a very short explanation. When you manufacture something, most of the stuff that you manufacture is not going to be sold and consumed locally, it will be exported. So you export the value that you have produced and bring back cash that allows activity in that economy. It allows for a thriving entertainment industry, real estate, schools and so on.”Malki then contrasted retail with manufacturing.“I don't want to pick on retail,” he said, explaining that much of the profit created from retail activity leaves the region.“Only manufacturing does that because it brings money in and takes products out. Other areas (such as retail), they take money out, and that's what you're trying to avoid. So you're bleeding the region in that sense.”Malki said, economic development officials “cannot just say no, we're not going to do retail, because we still need retail.” But, he said, “we should not really focus on retail.”Malki continued: “We need to focus on manufacturing and industry, whether it's advanced or traditional manufacturing, because that's what creates wealth in the community. You look at Chicago, you look at L.A., there are very strong manufacturing bases there and that's the reason why they are considered successful, big, thriving communities. It's because there is wealth being generated there.”In other parts of his remarks, Malki spoke about additive manufacturing and how the Valley could learn a lot from studying the success of Sweden. Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of everything Dr. Malki said on the Additive Manufacturing and Industrial Reshoring in the RGV panel.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

We had a great conversation about coding, STEM, and CodeMonkey! Our students love using CodeMonkey, and it is fun to get started with. You will definitely enjoy this conversation with Javier! Be sure to connect with Javier to learn more!About JavierJavier Aguilar is in his eleventh year of working at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy as a bilingual technology applications/computer science teacher and robotics coach for our PreK to 5th Grade Students. Javier has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Drafting from TSTC, a Bachelor's in Applied Technologies in Workforce Leadership and Training from UT at Brownsville, and a Master's of Education in Educational Technology from UTRGV.He is a current member of the Dallas / Fort Worth Computer Science Association chapter @dfwcsta CSTA.   Javier actively promotes equity and innovation in education, particularly within the realm of computer science for elementary school students.As a father of two girls, Javier believes it is important for educators to support minorities and encourage them to learn technology for their future. At his school, he leads after-school clubs for coding and robotics. Javier encourages girls to participate in these clubs to provide them the confidence of learning technology.  He believes the misconceptions of technology, computer science, STEAM and robotics are only for boys or smart girls. His goal is to expose ALL students to these fields and spark their early interest in them. Twitter : @javierfaguilar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfaguilarAbout RachelleEducator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and Author Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠.Check out my ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog.Contact me for speaking & training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and more! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration? Contact me! Rdene915@gmail.com

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

WE'RE ON HYPER SPEED BABY!The final weekend of the regular season has ARRIVED, and Kyle Schassburger and David Kahn have all the drama that is about to unfold in college baseball! But, the postseason is also beginning in earnest, and we need to talk about the Southland Conference and Patriot League Tournaments. The guys have analysis, picks and reactions to those two events, plus a look at the latest Field of 64 projections, an update on Hot Carl's trip and job prospects, and more!Join the boys for the NCAA Baseball Regional Rundown from May 30th to June 2nd exclusively on the Varsity Network app! It's a college baseball redzone-style whiparound show with coverage from all 16 regional sites, including the live PxP hometown radio calls, highlights, reactions and more, plus Westwood One's coverage of the Women's College World Series.Go to backyardbaseballbros.com and buy a 4-pack of Borgoballs (the limited edition Ocean Storm Ball is SOLD OUT), and go to BaseballBBQ.com, use the code "3D-20" to get 20% your order of custom-made, college-branded grilling tools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Nathan Fernandez, a remarkable talent whose musical journey bridges two worlds – the rich mariachi traditions of his family and the prestigious international stage of Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.In this deeply personal conversation, Nathan reveals his childhood experiences standing beside his father at performances from the tender age of four, toy violin in hand, trying to mimic his father's mannerisms. However, his path wasn't straightforward – for years, Nathan struggled with the tension between family musical obligations and his passion for soccer. "I hated the fact that I had to miss games," he confesses, giving us a rare glimpse into the inner conflict that many young musicians face when balancing family traditions with personal desires.The turning point came during his high school years when inspiration struck after witnessing a UTRGV mariachi performance. Under the guidance of dedicated educators, Nathan developed his musical literacy and skills, eventually joining his school's mariachi program. But life took a dramatic turn when his father passed away in January 2020, just before the pandemic. This profound loss transformed Nathan's relationship with music – what had once been obligation became a powerful connection to his father's legacy.When José Hernández invited Nathan to join the legendary Mariachi Sol de México, he faced a life-changing decision. "My dad's favorite group has always been Mariachi Sol de México," Nathan shares, "and I felt like if I didn't take it, I would always be that one guy saying 'I could have, but I didn't.'" Now approaching his second anniversary with the group, Nathan has performed worldwide, including tours throughout the United States, Mexico, and even Saudi Arabia, while developing as a composer and arranger under Hernández's mentorship.Whether you're a musician, a parent guiding a child through their passions, or someone facing a crossroads between comfort and opportunity, Nathan's story will resonate deeply. Listen now and discover how embracing your heritage while following your own path can lead to extraordinary possibilities.

Rob, Jeff, and Craig discussed betting on the Kentucky Derby, the Rangers lack of offense early in the season, Red Raider Baseball's disappointing series outcome with UTRGV, who needs to have big seasons next year for Red Raider Football, and the very full receiver room.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., has made the case for a “yes” vote on the Cameron County Arena project.In an in-depth audio interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Treviño points out that property taxes will not be used to fund the project. Rather, he said, much of the money will come from an existing venue tax source.“Let's go back. In the November 2016 election, the voters of Cameron County approved what we call the venue tax. But I think it should more aptly be named the visitor tax,” Treviño said.“Basically, that visitor venue tax is paid by anyone who stays in a hotel or short term rental or rents a motor vehicle here in Cameron County. That visitor taxes is collected by the short term owner and/or vehicle rental company, so that 2% is a visitor tax, it is not a property tax.”Treviño gave two examples of projects that have come about as a result of the venue tax - the Isla Blanca Amphitheater on South Padre Island, and the South Texas Ecotourism Center Project at Laguna Vista. He said the tax can only be spent on economic development or tourism related projects. “That's it. You can't use it to fix your potholes. You can't use it to fix drainage. You can't fix it to do anything that's not tourism or economic development related.”Treviño said there has been a lot of “misinformation put out there” that a yes vote is going to impact property taxes, etc. “The resolution that the County Commissioners Court approved sets out that this particular project, while it may have other funding sources, the property tax will not be the source of that.”Asked why the new arena is needed, Treviño said: “The reality is Cameron County is growing at a very, very extreme rate right now, thanks to the development and the expansion of SpaceX, thanks to the commitment at Starbase. And then now you've got the LNG industry taking full force at the Port (of Brownsville), along with other potential projects, steel industry related projects, other economic development projects and master planned development. Cameron County as a whole is growing by leaps and bounds.”Treviño said a new arena in Cameron County will have the potential to be more of a destination venue that the two arenas in Hidalgo County - State Farm in the city of Hidalgo, and Bert Ogden in Edinburg.“The difference we've got here is it would be part of a master planned development. The plan is to develop hotels, restaurants, retail, commercial in that area, kind of a mini La Cantera-type situation, so that if you want to go to an event, a concert…  and you don't want to be driving back and forth, you want to be able to have a few drinks… you can stay on site at a hotel or whatever, or you can walk to the restaurants before or after a particular event. That's what I think is going to set this project apart.”Treviño said that in addition to misinformation about property taxes being used to pay for the arena, some people are saying the county commissioners are going to benefit financially from the project. “That's disappointing, because that's not how I how I run my life. I would never be in public office, and certainly not for any long, extended, period of time, if that's how I did things,” he said.Treviño added that he has been in touch with UT-Rio Grande Valley and its leadership is interested in being part of the arena. He said building a new arena would make it more likely that UTRGV would hold its graduation ceremonies in Cameron County.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

The Southeastern 16 crew discusses Tuesday's results and topics stemming from them, including: Georgia gets a 5-2 win over Georgia Tech at Truist Park to vault to the top spot in the RPI. Devin Obee and Kolby Branch homered for the Bulldogs. Does Tennessee have a bigger role in mind for Andrew Behnke, who started the Vols' 13-6 win over Bellarmine? The Vols also got home runs from Andrew Fischer, Dalton Bargo and Chris Newsroom. Texas got an 11-4 win over UTRGV thanks to five innings of one-run baseball from Kade Bing, and also three RBIs from catcher Rylan Galvan. Auburn beats Jacksonville State, 4-3, improving its RPI to 4 as Chrstian Chatterton retired the first 18 hitters he saw and struck out eight. Lucas Steele had a pinch-hit home run with two outs in the ninth to walk it off. Bobby Boser blasts three home runs for Florida, which improved its RPI to 25. Oklahoma wins 11-1 at Oklahoma State in eight innings as Jason Walk blasts the Sooners' first grand slam this season. Jaden Barfield, Reid Hensley, James Hitt and Dylan Crooks combined to allow just four hits. Vanderbilt freshman Austin Nye has become perhaps the league's best mid-week starter, lowering his ERA to 1.47 as the Commodores walked off cross-town rival Lipscomb, 5-4, with Colin Barczi's single. Ole Miss picks up a damaging, 7-3 loss to a 16-19 Little Rock squad that dropped its RPI several spots. Texas A&M beats Tarleton State, 11-3, with Jace LaViolette homering and Caden McCoy picking up a win with two scoreless innings. Arkansas knocks off UABP, 13-3, in eight innings, thanks to three doubles from reserve Reese Robinett. Arkansas got home runs from Wehiwa Aloy, Zane Becker, Kuhio Aloy and Cam Kozeal and is now second in the RPI. LSU defeats McNeese, 10-3, with Jared Jones smacking a home run among his three hits. Starter William Schmidt got the win, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings. Alabama beats UAB, 5-3, improving to 11-0 in mid-weeks, the Crimson Tide's best record there since 1998. Garrett Staton and Brennen Norton hit home runs while Carson Ozmer got his 12th save. Mississippi State blasts Southern, 16-2, in seven innings, getting its seventh run-rule victory this year, with Hunter Hines driving in four runs. The Bulldogs' RPI sits at 37 as State puts itself in position to make the NCAA tournament. Kentucky knocks off Miami (Ohio), 4-3, as Ethan Hindle's bunt leads to an error that scored Kyuss Gargett with the wining run. South Carolina shuts out The Citadel, 4-0, behind pitching from Jackson Soucie, Tyler PItzer, Ashton Crowther and Parker Marlatt, and a KJ Scobey home run. Missouri beats Missouri State, 10-9, improving the Tigers to 13-8 outside the league, but 0-15 inside it. Jackson Lovich had a grand slam for the Tigers. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern LEAVE A VOICEMAIL Hear your voice on the show: https://memo.fm/secbasketball/ SANDERS LOGISTICS Efficient, hassle-free moving: https://www.tedrsandersmoving.com/ ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.smith@southeastern14.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month!

Clyde Guerra never planned to become an award-winning mariachi director. His early musical journey began at age nine with a guitar class called "Las Guitarritas," leading to his first vocal competition win at a local livestock show. Surrounded by the sounds of Linda Ronstadt and Vicente Fernández in his grandmother's home, young Clyde was steered toward violin by a prescient voice teacher who told him it would give him better opportunities to showcase his vocal abilities.Throughout our conversation, Clyde reveals the fascinating twists in his path – from his years as a standout performer in Roma High School's prestigious mariachi program to juggling pre-med and music studies at UTRGV. Despite always believing he would become a doctor, he ultimately followed his heart, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees in violin performance. When faced with post-graduation uncertainty during the pandemic, he took a chance on education – promising during his interview at Edinburg High School that despite his lack of teaching experience, he would build a successful program.Just four years later, Clyde has transformed EHS's struggling mariachi program into state champions, literally standing outside band rooms recruiting reluctant students who now couldn't imagine their lives without mariachi. Beyond his educational success, he shares behind-the-scenes stories of competing on La Voz Mexico and his unexpected opportunity to perform with Peso Pluma at the VMAs – a manifestation story that demonstrates the unpredictable nature of musical careers.What makes Clyde's story particularly compelling is his evolution from focusing solely on personal achievement to finding fulfillment in student development. He candidly discusses the challenges of adapting teaching methods to each unique environment and the profound satisfaction of seeing students discover their musical potential. Whether you're a music educator, performer, or student considering a music career, Clyde's journey offers valuable insights about persistence, passion, and the unexpected places a musical life might lead.

On this episode, Sam is joined by UTRGV head coach Travis Bush. They discuss:-Helping build UTRGV football from scratch -Assembling his staff-Recruiting high schoolers and the transfer portal-Benefits to UTRGV's location-Community excitement and selling out season tickets-Practicing last fall-And more

Welcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about March Madness, Angel Reese, Sabrina Carpenter, Tesla, Egypt, Kings Inn, Corpus Christi, Selena, UTRGV and Sam's Club.  0-20 mins: Headlines March Madness : We talk about he NCAA tournament and Texas firing and hiring a coach on the same day. Angel Reese: Our girl wants WNBA players to get paid like the men. Hiram tells us why that's not possible.  Sabrina Carpenter:  Sabrina performs a call back to a move we used to make fun of in high school 20 some years ago. Teslas Burning: we can't make sense of why people are vandalizing and burning down Teslas because they don't like Elon Musk.Egypt: New technology as found some interesting structures under the pyramids that were definitely built by Aliens.  20-30 mins: BBQ Time Kings Inn: I make a small detour on our way to Corpus Christi so my mom and aunt can feel some nostalgia at a restaurant near their college stomping grounds.  Corpus Christi: We visit an eatery on the bay, see the Selina statue and attend a Brooks and Dunn concert.  Blackstone: I do some more meal preps on the blackstone and ask Hiram if that's an options in LA.  UTRGV Vaquero's Cookoff: We compete at the 2nd Annual Vaqueros cookoff with some surprising results.  30-45 mins: 2024 Recap Sams Club: Hiram takes another trip to Sam's Club and comes home with a massive haul.  Beach Trip: We talk about plans for our annual beach trip and the fall of spring break.  A bunch of joes that cook like pros!!!Melissa Bankard Farmer's InsuranceMelissa Bankard - Farmers Insurance Agent in Richardson, TXFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqWebsite/Shophttps://www.readysetbbq.com/Website/Shop https://www.readysetbbq.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq

Over the past few months, Dean's Chat has been providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by three students from University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, School of Podiatric Medicine; James Hughes, representing the Class of 2026, Nader Ramza from the Class of 2027, and Jessica Sima, from the Class of 2028. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Join our discussions each week on the podiatric journey our students are embarking on at the various schools. Students share their path to discovering podiatric medicine, to applying to what is now eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine, to the first and second year of didactics, Boards Part 1 and 2, and clinical experiences and opportunities. We do some professor shout-outs and discuss student services, extracurricular activities, and student life at each school. In this episode, Drs. Jensen and Richey and the students discuss the significance of shadowing various health professionals to determine career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field.  The hosts specifically mention that podiatrists tend to be very happy with their careers due to the wide range of specialization options available to them. They explain that podiatrists can focus on areas they truly enjoy, which contributes to their overall job satisfaction. The students mention their personal experiences with shadowing and how it influenced their career decisions.  The students emphasize the importance of shadowing multiple specialties to determine personal preferences. They emphasize that understanding other specialties is valuable even for those pursuing podiatry, as it helps in comprehending the body's other systems and treating patients holistically. The students note that many podiatrists they have worked with and shadowed are incredibly satisfied with their careers. While they acknowledge that satisfaction can be found in other specialties as well, they observe this as a common theme within the podiatry profession. They also mention that students from all schools of podiatric medicine are incredibly happy with their choice to pursue podiatry. Overall, the episode emphasizes the benefits of shadowing different health professionals to help students determine their career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field. It underscores the importance of exploring various specialties, including podiatry, and understanding different aspects of healthcare to make informed decisions. https://www.apmsa.org/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/

MCALLEN, TEXAS - The Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) is partnering with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership to present its inaugural program in the Rio Grande Valley.Building the Valley - Uniting for RGV Regional Growth will highlight the significant of organizations like the RGV Partnership and UT-Rio Grande Valley in shaping the region's future. The program will also explore the opportunities in the region for AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) and allied professionals. The event takes place Thursday, Feb. 13, between 11:00 and 2:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center. The target audience is AEC and allied professionals, public sector leaders, developers, financiers, and investors, community leaders and stakeholders.One of the speakers at the event will be I-LinCP founder Carol Warkoczewski The mission statement of I-LinCP is to “evolve the capital projects industry though sharing of knowledge for optimized leadership, delivery and performance.”Warkoczewski believes attendees will gain insights into upcoming projects, selection processes, and project delivery methods, as well as foster partnerships that drive RGV engagement and economic growth.A past president for I-LinCP is Shea Johnson, senior vice president for development at South Texas Facility Partnership. STFP is title sponsor of the event.Johnson's colleague at STFP, Brian Godinez, gave the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service a preview of what to expect at Building the Valley - Uniting for RGV Regional Growth.“Strong partnerships lead to lasting growth. Join I-LinCP, the RGV Partnership, UTRGV, and other industry leaders as we explore the critical role of partnerships and best practices in driving success in the Rio Grande Valley,” Godinez said. “Discover the opportunities, challenges, and impactful initiatives shaping the future of the RGV.”Here is an audio recording of an interview the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service secured with Godinez about the event:Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Michael Higham to Dean's Chat!  This episode will be of interest to pre-meds, current podiatric medical students, residents, and anyone interested in a career in academia!   This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Dr. Higham is an Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine graduate of 2021, he did the prestigious Baylor Scott & White residency program in Texas, and then became faculty at the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine.  A long journey in a short period of time!   Dr. Higham is already active in a leadership role in the profession, serving as the current Online CME Co-Chair for the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. Enjoy this discussion with an emerging leader in podiatric medicine! https://www.utrgv.edu/school-of-podiatric-medicine/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/  

Laura Cortez, a McAllen native artist, lives by the motto “Life is Art!” She holds a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from UTRGV and has used her creativity and passion to produce numerous original works displayed in galleries and events throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Her art has captivated the hearts of many, and she continues to thrive through her business, Art by Laura Marie. Laura is a proud mother of four incredible children and a beautiful granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, painting, dancing, horseback riding, and practicing yoga. Her deep faith, positive spirit, and love for others led her to serve as a physician liaison for Amavi Hospice, where her nurturing heart supports families through the end-of-life process with compassion, respect, and love. Currently, Laura is a member of the Organization of Women Executives and actively donates her artwork to various organizations. She volunteers in community campaigns for her father, County Judge Richard Cortez, and has previously supported the Respite Center for immigrants and Catholic Charities. Laura is dedicated to shining her light and loves to make the world a better place. . . Connect with Laura: https://www.instagram.com/artbylauramarie2326/?hl=en . . If you would like to book a podcast session click the link below: https://forms.gle/kF3e7NatvkBqn12a8 . . . #artist #butterflies #mcallen

MCALLEN, Texas - Kathryn Lueders, general manager of Starbase says the local community means a big deal to SpaceX. Lueders gave the keynote speech at the Vistas from Texas seminar co-hosted by UT-Rio Grande Valley's Center for Border Economic Studies and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Her presentation was titled: “SpaceX's presence and impact on the RGV economy.” The event was held at Rio Bank's headquarters in McAllen. “We're vested, right? We are here to stay, and we will be looking forward to many, many launches off of Boca Chica and really understanding and being part of this community,” Lueders said. In a power-point presentation, Lueders showed what she said was one of her favorite pictures, taken from the harbor. “If you go to Starbase, none of that hardware happens without the people that are there. When I started a little bit over a year ago, less than 2,000 SpaceXers were there. We're now up to about twenty-five, twenty-six hundred.” Depending on how the company's construction and maintenance contracts go, another 700 to 800 workers could be added, she said. “You can be a rocket scientist, an engineer from the Rio Grande Valley and stay in the Rio Grande Valley. But this is a community endeavor. We're not doing this without huge investment from the community and creating places where our people want to stay and live and continue to live… this is going to take all of us to really be able to grow this enterprise, to be able to conduct all the missions that we want to do.” Lueders continued: “So community is like a big deal for us. Sometimes you can be so focused on work. But I tell people, wear your SpaceX shirt out in the community. Now, behave yourself when you're wearing your SpaceX shirt out in the community. If you're going to go out to parties, maybe leave your shirt home for that day. But I am proud of the fact of how many people are out there and living in the community, and that we actually do a lot of things to be able to get the community to understand that we do care about the community.” Lueders ran through some of things SpaceX does to integrate its workers in the community. “We have a third Saturday, where employees… there's a new area where we go. Marisela (Cortez) finds this place, across the whole Valley, spreads it out, because it is important for us to be able to show up and show that we do care and want to help,” Lueders said. Marisela Cortez is external affairs manager at Starbase. She was present for Lueders' presentation at the Vistas from Texas seminar. “We also do this thing once a month where we invite employees to work with a local restaurant, and we kind of we pick their day off and so that all their revenues on that day off are from SpaceXers. And we kind of then allow the folks to be able to go experience a new restaurant, like in Harlingen or Brownsville,” Lueders said. “Sometimes when we have people from out of state… it's just getting them to that first place and feeling comfortable, and then they can start exploring the community themselves. We specifically do that type of event with our Starbasers at least once a month.” Lueders added: “We also look at, what are the other community and support organizations (we can help)? Obviously, Marisela doesn't have an unlimited budget for support, but she looks around. What are the key things that most impact communities, and how do we make sure that we are showing a presence there? Because obviously, we want people to understand we do feel like part of this community.”Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

MCALLEN, Texas - Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), worries that some of the smaller RGV cities will have their water supply rationed just like it was in Monterrey and Reynosa. And it will be for the same reason - because water that should be coming to South Texas and Tamaulipas under a 1944 international water sharing treaty is being held back by the state of Chihuahua. Galeazzi spoke in depth about the Valley's current water supply crisis when he appeared on panel at UT-Rio Grande Valley's Vistas from Texas seminar in October. It was held at UTRGV's corporate headquarters inside the Rio Bank HQ in McAllen. “The water shortage is not only impacting the Rio Grande Valley, but also dramatically impacting our friends in Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon,” Galeazzi. “Look at what happened in Monterrey, Mexico, and Reynosa, Mexico, just these last two summers. They have been on severe water restrictions. It has been so bad that Reynosa this year shut off water to 260 different communities, and they basically put them on water schedules. I think was every third day that you got water, or every second day, something like that.” Galeazzi continued: “And so what was happening was, people had scheduled days they could get water. Both in Monterrey and Reynosa. You had to be ready on time, on your day, with buckets, or both days, to fill your bathtub and fill up enough water for three days for your family. That's what could happen here in the U.S. That's what's going to happen in those little cities if we don't invest in what's happening in water.” Galeazzi said there are a lot of water projects in the works in the Valley but many of them are focused on conservation. “We need to be looking at new water development. This is important. A lot of our smaller communities in our irrigation districts, specifically small towns, etc., are unable to access federal monies for water projects because it requires a 50 percent cost share,” Galeazzi said. “Our communities are not holding on to stockpiles of millions of dollars for projects.”Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Producer Josh updates us on a van heist gone wrong, controversy at UTRGV, and a dispute at a Raisin' Cane's in Florida.

EDINBURG, Texas - Raudel Garza, executive director of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, says he expects great things from UT-Rio Grande Valley's highly anticipated Workforce Economy Research and Community (WERC) Complex. The complex sits next to I-69 Central in Edinburg. Back in the day it used to be the old Haggar Clothing Company building. Later it became UT-Pan American's Community Engagement and Student Services (CESS) office.The WERC project came about thanks to a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The EDC grant will fund part of the $8.9 million project, with UTRGV providing an additional $6 million. The remaining $500,000 came from funds secured by U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz in this year's appropriations bill for the college.“I think that (the WERC) is going to have a real big impact on business development and small business development in the near future for the entire region,” Garza said, in a recent interview with Ron Whitlock Reports.“They (UTRGV) are consolidating a lot of the business resources that they have now spread out in the (Edinburg) campus and other locations into this one facility.”As the Rio Grande Guardian previously reported, construction has been master-planned and involves completely gutting and transforming the 126,000-square-foot building. “Of that space, approximately 15,000 square feet will be dedicated to classrooms; 10,000 square feet for a manufacturing incubator and commercialization activities; and 10,000 square feet to research and development laboratories specifying in manufacturing and prototyping,” the Guardian reported.“The complex will also include an environmentally controlled dry room, a high security area for government contract work, and office space for the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center. The goal is to be a one-stop shop for businesses and students to research, design, and manufacture products – from start to finish – for market consumption.”Raudel Garza told Ron Whitlock Reports that UTRGV has “a great support system” to help small businesses and businesses in general.“Ron Garza is going to be setting up quite a few exciting things out there, including, possibly, an incubator for advanced manufacturing, so companies that are (thinking of) coming into the Valley and trying to set up shop can get a lot of assistance from all the different organizations that are within the university, under one roof,” Raudel Garza told Ron Whitlock Reports.“And so I think it's going to be very good for the entire region, and it's great that it's in Edinburg.”Ron Garza (no relation) is UTRGV's associate vice president for workforce and economic development. He is spearheading the project.Ron Garza previously told the Rio Grande Guardian:“What this does that's new and different is it takes all that service that we do and it's also going to add significant square footage for R&D [research and development] laboratories,” said Garza. “We have some on our campuses, but we don't have enough volume specifically for industry. We have a lot of industry partners … They're all asking for the physical space for research commercialization. This will be that space.”Editor's Note: Ron Whitlock secured an interview with Raudel Garza following the recent Edinburg Commercial Tour. The Tour was co-sponsored by Edinburg EDC and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Grant reacts to the Texans beating the Cowboys and explains why the Packers and Texans are very much still alive as contenders. The Badgers won a fun game over a hot UTRGV and Mike Clemens stops by at 5:30. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary asks where the Big Ten Honks are, which Big Ten team you trust most to find their sixth win, Connor yearns for the Big 12, relive a thrilling night for UTRGV and Kansas City, & try to get rid of 8pm tipoffs, and debate Dylan Raiola's "guarantee".

Cole Stukenholtz and Nate Rohr are joined by the Voice of the Huskers, Kent Pavelka! After calling his first Husker basketball game 50 years ago, Kent talks about what's different and what is the same over time. They all break down the UTRGV win and look ahead to this 2024-25 season. Cole & Nate recount the UCLA loss, including the uncomfortable question of whether Dylan Raiola was - at times - the worst player on the field. Plus, the hire of Dana Holgorsen and his potential impact over the final 3 games of the season. The guys also discuss Husker Women's Hoops and their opener, and how impressive Husker Volleyball has been during their 20-match win streak. GBR!

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss some of the biggest stars from the season openers, including Ryan Kalkbrenner's 49-point performance vs. UTRGV, Duke's combo of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, V.J. Edgecombe posterizing Joe Few in garbage time, Marquette's Kam Jones, a huge loss for Villanova, and a classic Calipari press conference (2:23). Next they round out the ‘OSP' Top 100 Characters That Count with the best of the best: no. 30 to no. 1 (25:38). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake and Mike break down a surprising close game against UTRGV, share takes from the viewers, and preview the second non-con game against Bethune-Cookman. Follow on Twitter @ScarletShootPod!

Jack Mitchell and Kaleb Henry start this week by once again updating our NCAA Tournament confidence ratings... Could one measly game move the meter? The guys know everyone warns against doing this, but they play the transitive game with Nebraska, Creighton, and UTRGV. Plus, as Fred narrows minutes for the squad in the coming games, which player gives you FOMO and more on the surprisingly dramatic transformation of Berke Buyuktuncel from last spring to this fall. Finally, they preview next week's opponents – Bethune Cookman and Fairleigh Dickinson – and what the guys expect in those matchups.Watch this episode on YouTube!To hear more content like this and support an independent podcast, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/I80Club. For more on Husker sports, visit https://www.huskermax.com/. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ask questions about Connor's video game habits, Juan Soto's free agency, the vote of confidence at Florida, the tweets of Miller Moss's mom, how far we think UTRGV can go in the tournament, learn a lot about College of Biblical Studies, Gary's grueling basketball schedule, and more!

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker break down Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball's season openers, both against a pesky University of Texas Rio Grande Valley team that gave NU and CU challenges. The guys start with Nebraska who earned a 20-point win over UTRGV but didn't always look like a team who was going to win by that margin. Wilson says the offense was sputtering at times but has to do with all of the Husker newcomers trying to form chemistry. Jon takes a deep dive into how historical Ryan Kalkbrenner's career-high scoring night was, comparing his numbers to all-time marks in program history.  The guys have a conversation about how much the Bluejays defense struggled and why it could be a concern as the team continues to ramp up competition during its nonconference schedule. The duo then wrap up the episode by looking ahead to this weekend's opponents and how coaches may adjust heading into their next matchups.

Brune and Ishmael discuss A&M WBB's win over UTSA and the situation both teams are in moving forward. then the two discuss Houston WBB's loss to UTRGV and North Texas MBB's awesome start to the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sautter and Jacob Padilla recapped opening day for the Nebraska women's and men's basketball teams, an 88-48 win over Omaha for Amy Williams' squad and an 87-67 victory over UTRGV for Fred Hoiberg's crew.   

Connor previews Creighton's opening night against UTRGV, what he expects out of the offense, the defense, who to watch, and Producer Josh learns a lot about the school known as UTRGV.

Robin gives us his scouting report on UTRGV after their game against Nebraska, the jump Brice Williams has made, what Dana Holgorsen can do this season to help the Husker Offense, and how Phil Snow can assist the staff.

Jacob details the new changes to PBA in Lincoln, then assess how much concern there should be for Nebraska not really handling UTRGV until the final few minutes, which Big Ten team the Huskers aspire to play like, the pace with which NU wants to play, and the newest venture for media mogul Jacob Bigelow!

Jack, Kaleb, and Bigelow get together after Nebrasketball knocks off UTRGV 87-67! Jack has an early freakout about three-point defense, a game that was tight with five minutes left, but are eventually calmed by the crew's calm, measured takes on Brice's role as an alpha, what a thicker team might mean for the year, and the things that went well in a 20-point win.Watch this episode on YouTube!Did you enjoy the episode? To hear more content like this and support an independent podcast, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. For more on Husker sports, visit https://www.huskermax.com. Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake and Mike share takeaways from the GVSU exhibition and preview the season opener against UT Rio Grande Valley. Follow on Twitter @ScarletShootPod!

PHARR, TEXAS David Ortiz, director of UT-Rio Grande Valley's Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, has encouraged high school students to consider manufacturing as a career. Ortiz spoke to students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and IDEA Public Schools at Pharr Economic Development Corporation's 4th Annual Manufacturing Day in Pharr. The event was held at The Forum by Regency. “There's a myth that manufacturing is boring, that it's very industrial, but it's actually exciting,” Ortiz told the students. “It is always exciting because there is always innovation. happening at a manufacturing site. There's always problem solving happening with great people and great teams. There's always technology developing.” Ortiz included a slide showing the development of manufacturing in the auto industry in the United States. He said when Ford Motors created the Model T, which effectively replaced the horse and cart, they were able to mass produce it and get one vehicle built every 47 hours. Today, he pointed out, the vehicles are largely assembled by robots. “I know it sounds a bit cheesy but (manufacturing) is an opportunity to change the world,” Ortiz said. By way of example, Ortiz pointed to SpaceX. His presentation included a slide showing SpaceX using its famous “chopsticks” to capture a rocket booster as it returned to earth. Ortiz said he has visited SpaceX's Starbase at Boca Chica. He said he was proud to see UTRGV alum working as engineers at the assembly plant. “For the first time in human history SpaceX was able to do that. How cool is that?” Ortiz asked. Ortiz added: “There's no limit in manufacturing. There are so many great companies, so many great people and opportunities.”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.

 MCALLEN, Texas - Texas Transportation Commissioner Alejandro “Alex” Meade says his efforts to bring more highway project funding to the Rio Grande Valley is being made easier thanks to nearshoring.Meade said that these days his fellow transportation commissioners are coming forward to ask what more they can do to help the region. And, he said, this is happening in large part because of the phenomenon that is nearshoring. “On the topic of nearshoring… now the coolest thing is starting to happen. I don't have to advocate for the Valley anymore because the other commissioners are learning about nearshoring and they're telling me, hey, what are we doing about nearshoring? What are we investing on the border now?”Meade said TTC commissioners know that nearshoring in Mexico is benefitting the entire state of Texas. “Now, all of a sudden, there's an I-27 that's going to connect… there's all these other projects that we're working on. And it's not me telling them, it's just, with nearshoring we're creating so much noise with the value that we can (provide) to rest of the country, that folks are coming to us and saying, how can we help the border?“That, to me, is really cool because when you can show value, when you can be a resource, you don't have to spend your time on trying to sell anything.”Meade said the economic growth of the border region is adding value to the rest of the state and the nation.“I really do feel that these next (few) years… we have some really interesting times coming up along the border.”By way of example, Meade pointed to 13 million square feet of industrial space coming to the El Paso region. He also cited a new international bridge being built at Eagle Pass. “Nearshoring? It's happening,” Meade said.Meade made his comments in a presentation to Valley leaders at an event titled Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook. The event was co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, UTRGV's Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, UTRGV's Center for Border Economic Studies, and the university's Department of Economics. 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.

MCALLEN, Texas - Luis Torres, a senior business economist in the San Antonio Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, spoke recently at UT-Rio Grande Valley's Vistas from Texas event.Torres focused his presentation on maquiladoras, nearshoring, and the impact of China on the Mexico's economy.Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook was co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, UTRGV's Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, UTRGV's Center for Border Economic Studies, and the university's Department of Economics. The event, held at UTRGV's corporate headquarters in McAllen, was organized by Salvador Contreras, professor of economics at the Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship and associate dean of the graduate college at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Here is an audio recording of Luis Torres' presentation at Vistas from Texas.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Send us a textTalk'n Throws with Felipe Valencia- Currently the throws coach at Stephen F. Austin, '21-'24 Throws coach at University of Incarnate Word, '20-'21 Volunteer coach at UTRGV, 2014-2020 attended University of Houston where he was a 3X American Athletic Conference Champion, 3X NCAA Regionals Championship Qualifier, 2014 Graduated La Joya Palmview High School in Mission, Texas, 2x State Champion Shot Put and PR of 65'7.5 Texas Track and Field AssociationInformative website for all things Texas Track and Field4Throws.comFamily owned business offering all quality implements at reasonable prices. Code Talkinthrows10Big Frog of ColleyvilleHandles all printing and embroidery. FiberSport DiscusWe are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight. NTX TimingNTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dr. Annabelle Palomo, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, boasts an impressive academic background, having obtained a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate in education from the University of Texas Pan American. With 17 years of experience in various educational roles, including teacher, principal, and executive director, she eventually pursued her passion by establishing a post-secondary institute to enhance educational opportunities for local students. In addition to founding Rio Grande Valley College (RGV College), where she serves as CEO, Dr. Palomo has made significant strides in the Nursing and Allied Health Fields. Starting with just five students in a Certified Nurse Aide program, she utilized her educational expertise to expand RGV College to offer nine programs, including vocational nursing, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and others. In this episode Dr. Palomo shares about her early years growing up in the RGV, shares life advice, and how she was able to reach her goals. She also talks about being a woman of faith, and how God has blessed her, and provides life advice. At the end of the podcast Dr. Palomo shares a bit of advice in Spanish.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comShehan Jeyarajah is national reporter for CBS Sports, host of the College Football Survivor Show, and knower of the Texas college football scene. He chats with Alex about every FBS program in the state and a big handful of FCS teams, too. The conversation covers everything from, yes, how many games Arch Manning might start this year to how a newly esteablished program at UTRGV might do once it starts playing competitive games. Plus: How will Mike Elko be different from Jimbo Fisher? What should we make of Texas Tech's five-star freshman receiver? How has SMU's move to the AAC changed the DFW recruiting scene? Can UTSA remain a big deal in the AAC without Frank Harris at QB? Is Prairie View A&M in line for a run in the SWAC? If it's a Texas college football topic, there's a good chance we get into it here. Production: Anthony Vito.

Back from hiatus to discuss the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Join us for an urgent and critical conversation with  Joy where we discuss settler colonialism in The Rio Grande Valley and Palestine. *edit: at 25min it is 5 generations instead of 5 years*Joy (she/her) is a queer farmer and soil scientist who organizes for collective liberation. Texas born with roots in Palestine and Lebanon, she is able to draw connections between the need for land sovereignty and lack of access to freedom of movement. Joy lived in the RGV between 2018-2021, completing an M.Sc. in Agroecology from UTRGV. Most recently, Joy has been an active organizer with the Viva Palestina Orchestra (linktr.ee/vivapalestinaorchestra), playing Palestinian resistance music in the face of the ongoing genocide. She farms in upstate NY and runs her own soap business which started in Edinburg in 2020 (@saboonmaazeh), supporting humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine and Lebanon. To support families fleeing Gaza, Click Here: https://linktr.ee/fundsforgaza https://linktr.ee/jotxsyrecuerdosFilm mentioned: https://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/pinkwashing-exposed-seattle-fights-back/TikTok mentioned: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLuKFdCh/ 

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

In this Wednesday edition of Bobcat Radio the crew of Taylor Cuen, Koby Jackson and Keilani De Luna discuss TXST Tennis suffers first lost in Sun Belt play as they head to West Virginia to take on Marshall, Volleyball begins spring ball as it continues this weekend, Baseball knocks off UTRGV in mid week matchup and Softball gets ranked as they knocked off Sam Houston in comeback fashion! Catch BCR every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Live on KTSW 89.9!

Welcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode, we talk about March Madness, Dodger opening day, UTRGV, Taylor Swift, Tik Tok, Irish bbq, dino ribs and much more. 0-20 mins: Headlines/Joe TalkMarch Madness: We talk about the March Madness experience in Las Vegas and how we don't agree with paying $200 a table to lose your money.    Dodgers: MLB has their opening day in Korea with a sight to see throwing out the opening pitch.  Their star player is in a bit of hot water with some controversy.  UTRGV:  our local baseball team is having a Swifties night. Hiram wishes he could be here for that. 1587 Steakhouse:  Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are opening their own steakhouse in Kansas City. $500K Dinner: Would you like to go up 100,000 ft to have a $500K dinner. We share our opinion. 20-30 mins: BBQ TimeIrish BBQ:  We try our hand at creating some Irish BBQ dishes such as Guiness flank steak, Corned beef brisket, Guiness bbq sauce and other offerings.   Bar-B-Cuties: We talk about some interesting offerings at our local bbq joints that have menus catering to local tastes. Dino Ribs: Johnny tells us how you can have $40 dino ribs at home for the very affordable price of $12 a rib.   10,000 giveaway.  We will do our 10,000 download giveaway during the next podcast. 30-45 mins: Oscars RecapRoyals : Hiram talks about the Royals and what they have been in the news about lately.  Jaime brings up some conspiracy theories.  Meats on a Stick:  We somehow land on talking about meats on a stick that as always veers off into a whole other conversation. A bunch of joes that cook like pros!!!Palmer Drug Abuse Program - McAllenPalmer Drug Abuse Program (pdapmcallen.org)Websitehttps://www.readysetbbq.com/Elda's KitchenHome - Elda's Kitchen (eldaskitchen.com)Melissa Bankard Farmers Insurancehttps://agents.farmers.com/tx/richardson/melissa-bankardWebsite/ShopWebsite/Shop https://www.readysetbbq.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Beth, and our Sickos CBB correspondent Andrew along with our producer Arthur. We talk the end of the Barkley Marathons, Commish venturing into the YouTube comments, Nebraska's new AD, UTRGV to the Southland, punters with Big Butts, Sumo Wrestling, then March Madness with Duquesne, Jake Gohlke, Yale using the power of the Kibbie Dome, Commish jinxing the WBB tourney to be all nearly 100% chalk in the first round, Horse Olympics, Michael Bolton, Life Hacks and much more!

AD changes are coming at Pepperdine, American and Valparaiso, a Pac-2 settlement is finalized, UTRGV is on the move to a new conference and more. We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker. If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

UTRGV on the move, Troy Dannen's new deal at Nebraska, the ACC pushes back on Clemson and more. Be sure to check your inbox to see more of today's news and notes from around the nation. We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker. If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode, we talk about the Cam Newton fight, KFC Chizza, UTRGV Vaqueros as well as weber smoking and Love is Blind. 0-20 mins: Headlines/Joe TalkRant: I start off with a rant about rising prices in the fast food industry and their new idea to have fluctuating  prices.   Cam Newton: Cam is in the news again but this time for fighting people at his kids football camp.Chizza: KFC has a new menu item that is half fried chicken half pizza.  UTRGV Vaqueros and NIL;  Vaqueros revealed their new helmets.  We talk about tailgating and what type of NIL deals we should expect to see in the future.  20-30 mins: BBQ TimePropit: Johnny buys a propit and cooks his first brisket on it over night.  Weber: Johnny is still smoking meats with his weber kettle despite having 100 smokers.  This time he cooks some baby back ribs.  Come back: Johnny revealed that our come back barbecue is most likely in San Isidro at the end of April Smoking: Hiram asks what's the difference between indirect cooking and smoking. 30-40 mins: Love is BlindLove is Blind: Hiram gives us a recap of one of the most popular shows on tv.  Toxic behavior: I ask the gang to rate from 1 to 10 with 1 being the easiest to 10 being the hardest to convince your significant other to go out to a bar, poker night, a cookoff, bachelor party, and other events.  A bunch of joes that cook like pros!!!Palmer Drug Abuse Program - McAllenPalmer Drug Abuse Program (pdapmcallen.org)Websitehttps://www.readysetbbq.com/Elda's KitchenHome - Elda's Kitchen (eldaskitchen.com)Melissa Bankard Farmers Insurancehttps://agents.farmers.com/tx/richardson/melissa-bankardWebsite/Shophttps://www.readysetbbq.com/Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqWebsite/Shop https://www.readysetbbq.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq

Dr. Shibuya earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University and Master of Science degree in clinical investigation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  Dr. Shibuya is an Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Chairperson of the Council of National Registry Management for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Prior to UTRGV, he served as Chief of the Podiatry Section under Surgical Services at Central Texas VA Health Care System, where he also served as a member of the Podiatric Surgical Advisory Board for the National Surgery Office, National Podiatry Field Advisory Committee for the Office of Patient Care Services under Veterans Health Administration, Chief Podiatry Consultant for VISN 17, and VA Site Director for the Baylor Scott and White Residency Program.  Academically, he was a professor of surgery at Texas A&M University, College of Medicine prior to UTRGV, where he trained hundreds of students, residents, fellows, and colleagues. He served as a Director of the Continue Medical Education Committee for the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and Chair of the Annual Scientific Conference Committee for the ACFAS. He is also a faculty of AO North America.  In research, he specializes in health services research, epidemiology, and large data analysis, leading to over 100 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and consensus statements. Clinically, he is a fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeon by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Foot, Rearfoot Reconstructive, and Ankle surgeries. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Richey emphasize the importance of research in podiatric medicine and encourage students to pursue research opportunities. Dr. Shibuya shares his own journey into research, starting during his residency program when he had the opportunity to do a research project in San Antonio. This experience sparked his interest in research and led him to pursue a fellowship with UT San Antonio, where he focused on research and clinical work. According to Dr. Shibuya, research is crucial in advancing the field of podiatric medicine. He believes that the profession needs to move towards evidence-based medicine and that research plays a vital role in providing the evidence needed to support clinical practices. Dr. Shibuya also emphasizes the importance of questioning established practices and seeking the truth through research. For students interested in research, Dr. Shibuya advises finding a mentor with research experience. Mentors can provide guidance and support throughout the research process, including study design, data analysis, and publication. He also suggests utilizing resources like YouTube to learn more about research methods and statistics. In terms of research opportunities in podiatric medicine, Dr. Shibuya suggests that diabetic foot research is an important area to focus on due to its impact on a large number of people. He also mentions the potential for research in areas like ankle fractures and the importance of collaboration among different registries and research initiatives.   https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician