Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast

Mario Muñoz
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Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast

Official podcast for the Rio Grande Guardian, the first online newspaper to launch on the South Texas border, starting out in July, 2005. The Rio Grande Guardian has an excellent reputation for accurate and thorough news reporting, with a specialty for border business, legislative, political, healthcare, environment, and education issues.

  1. McAllen mayor discusses trade, international bridges

    FEB 16

    McAllen mayor discusses trade, international bridges

    MCALLEN, Texas - During his 2025 State of the City Address, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said he is often asked why he spends so much time in Mexico. “Simple,” Villalobos said, answering the question. “Mexico believes in McAllen. Mexico embraces McAllen. Mexico invests in McAllen. Quiero que sepan mis amigos Mexicanos. Que McAllen entra alla a Mexico. And we depend on each other for trade and commerce, and tourism. And many times, we are just family. A todos mis amigos Mexicanos. To...

    6 min
  2. Brian Godinez previews Building the Valley - Uniting for RGV Regional Growth event

    FEB 12

    Brian Godinez previews Building the Valley - Uniting for RGV Regional Growth event

    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)...

    6 min
  3. Hinojosa thanks Sharp for his initiatives for South Texas

    FEB 9

    Hinojosa thanks Sharp for his initiatives for South Texas

    AUSTIN, Texas - State Sen. Juan Hinojosa has given a shoutout to retiring Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp for his critically-acclaimed Bordering the Future report. Sharp published “Bordering the Future: Challenge and Opportunity in the Texas Border Region” in 1998 whilst he was Texas State Comptroller. The report gave an in-depth assessment of the economic, political, and social condition of the Texas border counties. The report showed that if the 43-county region stretching from...

    5 min
  4. Gonzalez: Trump backed off tariffs because stock markets were rattled

    FEB 6

    Gonzalez: Trump backed off tariffs because stock markets were rattled

    WESLACO, Texas - President Trump said he would pause his planned 25 percent tariff duty on imported goods from Mexico due a “very friendly” telephone conversation with his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbuam. Trump said the tariffs would be put on hold for month while further discussions with the Mexican president take place. Trump’s tariffs were scheduled to take effect Tuesday, with a 25 percent duty on all imports from Mexico and most from Canada. Energy products from Canada w...

    4 min
  5. TAB's Glenn Hamer discusses Texas Leads Trade

    FEB 2

    TAB's Glenn Hamer discusses Texas Leads Trade

    AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Association of Business is launching a new coalition, Texas Leads Trade, to ensure Texas businesses have a strong voice in the upcoming US-Mexico-Canada Agreement renegotiations. The Rio Grande Guardian International News Service broke the story through an exclusive telephone interview with TAB President Glenn Hamer. “We’re trading more than ever with Mexico and Canada. The Texas economy is at the strongest point it has ever been and is gaining strength is that w...

    15 min
  6. Everything said at Futuro RGV's "RGV Water Solutions Forum"

    JAN 28

    Everything said at Futuro RGV's "RGV Water Solutions Forum"

    MCALLEN, Texas - Futuro RGV, a citizenry group dedicated to improving quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley, recently held an in-depth discussion of the region’s water crisis. The RGV Water Solutions Forum was held at Rio Bank’s corporate headquarters in McAllen. The panel discussing the water crisis consisted of former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling, former Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 Manager Sonny Hinojosa, and Mark Vega, general manager of McAllen Public Utility. Both Darl...

    1h 30m
  7. An interview with Dante Galeazzi of Texas International Produce Association

    JAN 17

    An interview with Dante Galeazzi of Texas International Produce Association

    EDINBURG, Texas - The agricultural industry of the Rio Grande Valley has great supporters in Congress but needs more help at the state level. This is the view of Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association. In an exclusive interview with Ron Whitlock Reports, Galeazzi said state leaders could help by providing half the money needed to line the Valley’s irrigation canals. “We mean we have fantastic federal support,” Galeazzi said, referencing the work o...

    5 min
  8. Javier Guerra's introductory remarks at LRGVDC's first ever State of the COG event

    JAN 10

    Javier Guerra's introductory remarks at LRGVDC's first ever State of the COG event

    WESLACO, Texas - Javier Guerra, Channel 5 News morning co-anchor, gave the introductory remarks at the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council’s first ever State of the COG. COG stands for Council of Government. LRGVDC represents Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. Guerra pointed out that the gathering represents an evolution of the LRGVDC’s annual report, a meeting traditionally held during the second week of January. “Historically, the LRGVDC would convene its board membe...

    5 min
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Official podcast for the Rio Grande Guardian, the first online newspaper to launch on the South Texas border, starting out in July, 2005. The Rio Grande Guardian has an excellent reputation for accurate and thorough news reporting, with a specialty for border business, legislative, political, healthcare, environment, and education issues.

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  • Creator
    Mario Muñoz
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast
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