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Top stories, interviews and segments from the week on 710 KURV.The Valley’s Morning News Podcast- Sergio Sanchez and Tim Sullivan talk with community leaders and other special guests about issues that affect your daily life.

  1. FEB 13

    How does local regional collaboration create economic momentum, we look at a new plan to fight the New World Screwworm, what are the latest articles in the RGV Business Journal and Edinburg PD report no homicides in 2025.

    Paco Sanchez, CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, talked about how regional collaboration is creating real economic momentum.   Mike Risica with the Texas Cattle Feeders Association talked about a new plan to fight the New World Screwworm.   Publisher of the RGV Business Journal Ramiro Garza talked about some of the latest news featured in the journal.   Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala talked about the department’s first responder drones being fully operational and the report of no homicides in 2025.

    1h 3m

  2. FEB 11

    Brownsville PUB is out with a 5-year improvement plan, what does the latest McAllen crime report say, we get an update from UTRGV, and we look at the growth of the UTRGV Business programs.

    Mark Dombroski, assistant GM /COO Brownsville Public Utilities Board talks about a 5-year plan for service and tech improvements.   McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez talked about the annual McAllen Crime report.    Dr. Guy Bailey, President of UTRGV gave us an update from the university.   Dr. Giorgio Gotti and Dr. Christian Sobngwi talked about the major growth in the online business programs and advanced degrees at UTRGV.

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 31

    Could a passenger railroad corridor work in the RGV, we get an economic update from South Padre Island, we look at the labor shortage in the construction business, and how to deal with domestic violence through education.

    Former Mission Mayor Armando Ocana talked about a proposed passenger rail corridor.   Former SPI mayor Barry Patel gave us an economic update from South Padre Island.   Johnny Vasquez with the RGV Builders Association recapped the meeting they had to discuss the labor shortage in the construction field.   Judge Rudy Gonzalez talked about how we can deal with domestic violence through education.

    1h 6m

  4. JAN 26

    We get an economic update from Harlingen, we look at the RGV real estate market, how one organization is connecting students to career pathways, and with the growth of our population how will our water supply hold up.

    Orlando Campos, CEO Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, gave us an economic update from Harlingen.    Local Realtor Brian Reed gave us an update on the local real estate market.   Maricela De Leon and Eloy Garza with RGV LEAD talked about connecting students to real-world career pathways.   State Senator Adam Hinojosa talked about getting the water supply ready for a growing and expanding market.

    54 min

  5. JAN 18

    New adult career training available in Edinburg, The McAllen Chamber of Commerce celebrates it’s 100 Year Anniversary, how much water does a proposed data center need, and will we see more job opportunities in the near future.

    Dr. Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg schools talked about the new adult career and technology training available in Edinburg.   Elizabeth Suarez, CEO McAllen Chamber of Commerce, talks about their 100-year celebration.   Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about how much water a proposed Mid Valley data center would use.   Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentive Corporation talked about the job opportunities coming soon with our areas impressive job training capabilities.

    1h 1m

  6. JAN 10

    We look at the strength of South Texas manufacturing, how bad will the flu season be, how has the water shortage affected local produce, and we look at the massive oil reserves in Venezuela.

    Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP talked about South Texas manufacturing strength and how local schools are preparing the next generation of workforce.   Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the importance of getting a flu vaccine.   Dante Galeazzi, CEO Texas International Produce Association talked about how the recent rainfall is impacting local farms, crop conditions, and what it means for agriculture across the RGV in the months ahead.   Economist Tim Snyder talked about Venezuela’s massive oil reserves and why they still matter in today’s global energy landscape.

    49 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    Local pharmacies trying to correct a major mistake from a pharmacy benefits manager, we at the local commercial and residential real estate inventory, we take a closer look at the job training and up-skill opportunities in the RGV.

    Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talks about correcting a mistake from a pharmacy benefits manager.   Local realtor Dale Davis talks about the local commercial and residential real estate market.   Julian Alvarez, former Texas workforce commissioner, talks about many job training and up-skill opportunities in the RGV.   Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock talks about claiming unclaimed property in Texas.

    53 min

  8. 12/13/2025

    How did custom brokers do this year and what to look for in 2026, we look at Harlingen’s vision for growth, what are some of the things Texas is working on for 2026 and Rio Plex Industry reviews 2025 successes and goals for 2026.

    Customs broker Jorge Torres breaks down the biggest takeaways from this year and what’s next as the RGV gears up for a stronger, faster, more connected 2026.   Harlingen EDC’s Orlando Campos breaks down what’s on the horizon and how the city is turning vision into reality.   Governor Greg Abbott lays out the wins, the challenges, and the blueprint for a stronger Texas heading into 2026.   Astrid Salazar with RioPlex industry talks about recruitment initiative reviews 2025 successes and 2026 goals to bring more jobs to the region.

    1h 5m
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Top stories, interviews and segments from the week on 710 KURV.The Valley’s Morning News Podcast- Sergio Sanchez and Tim Sullivan talk with community leaders and other special guests about issues that affect your daily life.

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