The Valley's Morning News Rewind

We get an update from the Pharr International Bridge, what should we know in this sexual assault awareness month, we get an update on border trade tariffs, and we get an economic update from Mission.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:41:28 -0500

Luis Bazan, Pharr International Bridge Director gave us an update from the bridge.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, local Attorney Lydia Elizondo talked about what everyone needs to know to keep family safe.

Jorge Torres, President of Interlink Trade Services talked about how current tariffs are impacting trade and the broader market

Teclo Garcia, Director of the Mission Economic Development Office, gave us a business update from Mission.

We get an economic update from Edinburg and Harlingen, and we look at the historic news of an oil refinery at the Port of Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:08:44 -0500

Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa gives us an economic update.

Orlando Campos, CEO Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, gives us an economic update.

Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich and Esteban Guerra, Brownsville Navigation District Chairman, talk about the historic news of an oil refinery coming to the Port of Brownsville.

: We get a year-end re-cap from Texas A&M University higher education center in McAllen, we get an update from the Port of Brownsville, how has the conflict with Iran affected oil prices, and we look at a new study to help lure industry.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:32:46 -0600

Ernie Aliseda Chief Operating Officer at Texas A&M University higher education center gave us a recap of 2025 at Texas A&M University McAllen campus.

Economist Tim Snyder gives us an update on oil prices and how that will affect gas prices.

Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich gave us an update on the port.

Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP (Council for South Texas Economic Progress) talked about manufacturing study to help lure more industry.

What does the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs mean for the local economy? We get an economic update from Mission and McAllen, and McAllen International Airport is expanding.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:39:53 -0600

Jorge A. Torres with Interlink Trade Services talked about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and what it means for the local economy.

Teclo Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation, gave us an economic update from Mission.

McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil talked about the record setting sales tax, plus the expected economic impact of a major project soon to the city.

Jeremy Santoscoy Aviation Director at McAllen International Airport talked about the expansion proposal for the airport.

We get an update from South Texas College, early voting begins for the primary elections, we get an economic update from Brownsville and how do we fix the construction worker shortage.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:33:19 -0600

Dr. Rodney Rodriguez VP of South Texas College gave us an academic update from STC.

Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza and Hilda Salinas Hidalgo County Elections Administrator talked about polling locations and election hours for the March primary elections.

Brownsville Mayor John Cowan gave us a Brownsville economic update.

Local business owner Jeremy Smith talked about needing a change in how the U.S. Government is catching and deporting illegal immigrants.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:52:59 -0600

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.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:19:42 -0600

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.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:46:22 -0600

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.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:44:03 -0600

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.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:36:22 -0600

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.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:41:45 -0600

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.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:12:01 -0600

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.

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.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:41:33 -0600

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.

We get an economic update from Brownsville, we look at dementia research happening here in the RGV, what’s next for the McAllen “entertainment” district, and we get a year-end recap from Rio Plex.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:35:37 -0600

Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gives us an economic update form Brownsville.

Dr. Gladys Maestre talked about how new funding, science, and community programs are reshaping the future of dementia care here in the RGV.

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos breaks down what’s next for the 17th Street Entertainment District—its future, its challenges, and its role in McAllen’s growth.

End-of-Year Insights: CIL Capital President Joaquin Spamer on What’s Next for Rio Plex.

We get an economic update from South Padre Island and Alamo, how goes the effort to recruit industry to the RGV and what can be done to address the water shortage to recruit business and manufacturing.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:32:40 -0600

South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty gave us an economic update from SPI.

Industrialist Joaquin Spamer talked about the effort to bring industry to the RGV.

Mark Dombroski with Brownsville PUB talked about the water issues in an effort to lure more industry to the RGV.

Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza gave us an economic update from Alamo

The US Supreme Court reviews President Trump’s use of tariffs, its vaccine season what shots should you get, Tx Dot reveals the two proposed sites for a 2nd causeway to the SPI, and we get an update on illegal immigration along our border.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:29:18 -0600

Local customs expert Jorge Torres weighs in on President Trump’s emergency use of tariffs now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Pharmacist Danny Vela with Lee’s Pharmacy talked about which shots to get during the vaccine season.

Tx. Dot Engineer Pete Alvarez talked about Tx. Dot revealing the two proposed sites for a 2nd causeway to SPI.

Chris Cabrerra with the local border patrol union gave us an update from the front lines of the border.

We get the latest on the Mexican water treaty, where are gas prices heading, where would a 2nd causeway to SPI be located, and how is the local citrus industry doing.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:11:04 -0500

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about latest news in the US-Mexico water treaty.

Economist Tim Snyder talked gas prices and where they’re headed.

TX-DOT engineer Pete Alvarez talked about a second causeway options to South Padre Island.

Dale Murden, President Texas Citrus Mutual talked about citrus harvest numbers and linking Mexico's water debt to the USMCA.

We celebrate the produce week in the RGV, UTRGV debuts a new cancer center, what are some of the biggest priorities in the region, and McAllen is redeveloping and old reservoir.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:46:07 -0500

Dante Galeazzi, President with the Texas International Produce Association talked about Produce Week in the RGV.

UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talked about the new cancer center and some Vaquero football.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez shares insights on the region’s biggest priorities and what’s next for the RGV’s growth

McAllen Mayor Villalobos talks about McAllen taking bids to repurpose the old reservoir into a major development.

We get a post legislative session update, McAllen eyes more Mexican Tourists, we get an update from the Brownsville/SPI update and Hidalgo County unveils their vision.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:21:21 -0500

State Rep. Terry Canales gives us a post legislative session update.

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talks about luring more Mexican Tourists.

Faisal Khalifa , Brownsville/SPI Airport Assistant Director talked about why the airport is experiencing a flood of private jet visits plus how will an $18 million federal grant be used?

Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza talked about Hidalgo County unveiling its vision—Plus More Parking for the new courthouse

New industrial park in Brownsville will host a massive public safety complex and will serve as a magnet for industry and we’ll talk about the New World screwworm found in cattle near the U.S. border.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:54:40 -0500

Industrialist Joaquin Spamer, Gilbert Salinas, Executive director of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, and Brownsville Mayor John Cowen talked about a new industrial park in Brownsville that will host a massive public safety complex and serve as a magnet for industry.

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the New World screwworm how it might affect the Texas Cattle industry.

Hidalgo County Health providing a new service to residents, we look at the RGV economy through the eyes of UTRGV, we get an economic update from Mission, and we talk to the muralist who painted the Charlie Kirk mural in Edinburg.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:18:15 -0500

Darien Rangel new Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Director talked about partnering with OnMed to provide free primary care services to residents.

Dr. Salvador Contreras with the UTRGV School of Business talked about the study of economics from the UTRGV perspective.

Teclo Garcia, CEO of Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission.

Muralist Alex Gregoria (popc_ulture) talked about painting a mural of Charlie Kirk in Edinburg.

City of McAllen Revokes Permits for some downtown bars, we look at the economy and job opportunities in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, we get an update from South Texas College and get an economic update from Cameron County.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:26:26 -0500

McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talked about the city revoking permits for some downtown bars.

Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock talked about the economy and job opportunities in Texas and the RGV.

Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, VP at South Texas College talked about the many programs available at STC.

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino gave us an update form Cameron County.

We get an update from the Port of Harlingen, how is the local real estate market doing, we get an update from Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV and get an update on the Mexican water debt plus reservoir levels.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:24:21 -0500

Walker Smith, Executive Director at the Port of Harlingen Authority gave us an update on the Port of Harlingen.

Local realtor Brian Reed gave us a local realty update.

Matt Wolthoff President, Driscoll Children's Hospital gave us an update from the hospital.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us an update on the Mexican water debt and how the reservoir levels look.

Many school districts return to school with new rules in effect, we get a Brownsville and Weslaco economic update, and an industry recruitment update from RioPlex.

News Talk 710 KURV — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:18:44 -0500

Dr Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg schools talked the first of day of school and the new rules from Texas.

Gilbert Salinas CEO Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gave us a Brownsville economic update.

Industrialist Joaquin Spamer from RioPlex talked about the effort to attract more companies to the RGV.

Steven Valdez, Executive Director of the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation talked about the economic boom in Weslaco.

CAMP University helping high school graduates with intellectual delays, efforts to capture construction projects for local businesses, what does the border transportation master plan look like, and the Hidalgo County Jail needs more space

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:14:16 -0500

Pam Voss, Executive Director, C.A.M.P. University talked about how they help high school graduates with intellectual delays. CAMP stands for Can Achieve Maximum Potential.

Engineer Jose Delgado talked about uniting efforts to capture construction projects for local businesses.

Teclo Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation talked about the Border Transportation Master Plan and the latest numbers from Anzaldua’s International Bridge.

Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra talked about need for more beds space to house overcrowding inmates

Texas Works announces a new RGV campus, we get an update the Edinburg construction and industrial park activity, a new strategic plan for Brownsville and Alton police is asking for your help to fight crime.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:40:16 -0500

With Texas Works, Campus Director Edgar Martinez and State wide superintendent Elizabeth Camarena, talked about how RGV adults 18-50 can train for a new career, tuition free.

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about Edinburg construction and industrial park activity plus the positive impact from division one football soon to start at UTRGV.

Cori Pena President and CEO of the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation talked about the 5 point plan to compliment the present business and population growth.

Alton police chief Mark Perez talks about asking home and business owners to join its security camera registry.

New opportunities for RGV Students at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen, Idea Public Schools ramping up for another school year, Update on new industry arriving at Brownsville, and prioritizing regional road construction projects

News Talk 710 KURV — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:59:46 -0500

Ernie Aliseda, newly appointed COO at the Higher Education Center at McAllen talks about the many opportunities offered to local students.

Jill Dominguez, Superintendent at IDEA public schools talked about getting ready for the start of the new school year.

Gilbert Salinas, Ex. Director and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talked new industry arriving in Brownsville.

Robert Lozano, Presiding Officer with the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority talked about prioritizing regional road construction projects.

Has Mexico been paying their water debt, we get an economic update from Donna, how will tariffs on tomatoes affect the RGV, and Edinburg has a new police academy.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:48:06 -0500

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us a status report on Mexico water payment and an update US water levels at the reservoir.

Donna Mayor David Moreno, April Castaneda Economic Development Director and Donna City Manager Jorge Pena with economic update from Donna

Dante Galeazzi, President of the Texas International Produce Association talked about new tariffs on tomatoes.

Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala talked about the city of Edinburg’s new police academy, and he touched on some crime statistics from Edinburg.

How is TSTC helping Space X and the Port of Brownsville with skilled workers, what other markets is Rio Bank expanding to, we get an economic update form Harlingen, and economic update from Weslaco.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:46:18 -0500

Eladio Jaimez, with the provost office and Cledia Hernandez – Vice Chancellor at Texas State Technical College talked about how TSTC is feeding Space X and the Port of Brownsville with skilled workers.

Rio Bank CEO Ford Sasser talked about Rio Bank expanding to other markets in Texas.

Orlando Campos Director Harlingen Economic Development talked about the multi billion dollars projects on the horizon for Harlingen.

Steve Valdez Director of the Weslaco Economic Development Office talked about commercial investment numbers outpacing the previous year totals.

: How the latest sales transactions trending in the RGV, what's led to the successful growth of UTRGV athletics, Mission Economic Update-Ruby Red Ventures competition, and how to help fight poverty in the RGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:20:36 -0500

Seby Haddad with Lone Star National Bank gave us the latest economic numbers form the RGV economy.

UTRGV Athletic Director Chasse Conque talks about the successful growth of UTRGV athletics.

Belen Guerrero, COO Mission Economic Development Corporation talked about the Rube Red Ventures competition.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talks about the continued effort to end poverty in Hidalgo County.

How did McAllen do in the latest crime report, did the Texas legislature help lower the cost of prescriptions, how is UTRGV using nanotechnology to fight cancer, and South Texas College is focused in rapidly training local college students.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:29:51 -0500

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez talked about the increased vigilance by all law enforcement after the US bombing of Iran and reflects on record low crime rates in McAllen’s newest crime report.

Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talked about how the Texas legislature did in helping you save money on prescriptions.

UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talked about nanotechnology is taking center stage in the fight against cancer.

Dr. Carlos Margo Dean - Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships at South Texas College talked about the focus on top skills in demand and rapidly training local college students including foster kids.

How to bring industry leaders together to improve capital projects, we get an update from South Texas College, an organization helping adults with disabilities and special needs, and we catch up with Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp as he steps down.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:20:30 -0500

Brian Godinez and Carol Warkoczewski talk about the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects, aimed to support industry leaders with bringing solutions to improve the planning, design, delivery, and operations of capital projects.

Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, VP South Texas College, talked about graduation numbers, highlighted new programs, and discussed the Valley Promise program.

Pam Voss talked about C.A.M.P University and how they help adults with disabilities and special needs.

Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp is stepping down at the end of the month and we look back at some of his accomplishments.

FEMA teams are here providing aid to residents affected by severe flooding, we look at local construction numbers and the impact of immigration raids on labor, we talk about McAllen tourism events, and what is Ibogaine and how does it help veterans.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:20:09 -0500

Alberto Pillot with FEMA talked about how they are helping local residents who were impacted by a recent flooding event.

Johnny Vasquez with the Rio Grande Valley Builder’s Association talked about construction numbers and the impact of immigration raids on labor.

Ralph Garcia-COO of McAllen EDC and Jorge Sanchez-COO McAllen Chamber of Commerce talked about tourism events and workforce programs happening in McAllen.

Bryan Hubbard with Americans for Ibogaine talked about what Ibogaine is and how it might help veterans help with drug dependency.

How to prepare for the hurricane season, we get an economic update from Mission, what is a screwworm and how is it affecting the cattle market, and we get an economic update from Harlingen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:40:25 -0500

Cameron County Emergency Manager Tom Hushen talked about being prepared for the 2025 hurricane season.

Teclo Garcia, CEO-Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission.

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller talked about the screwworm affecting cattle imports and other ag news affecting Texas.

Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzales gave us an economic update from Harlingen.

McAllen Economic Development Corporation talk about their Economic Puls Magazine, there is a new fire station at Tres Lagos in McAllen plus how to save money on home insurance, the Texas Land Commissioner visits the RGV and we get an economic update from

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 31 May 2025 14:13:52 -0500

Ralph Garcia and Susie Flores with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation talk about the Economic Pulse Magazine.

McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria talked about a new fire station at Tres Lagos and how our fire department ratings could help you save money on home insurance.

Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham talks about her week-long tour of the RGV, covering veteran issues, disaster response and beach management.

Alamo Mayor J. R. Garza gave us an economic update from Alamo.

We get an update on the Port of Brownsville, Brownsville is improving transportation and housing as Space X expands, can car manufacturing in central Texas create more jobs in the RGV, and Brownsville breaks ground on a new hi-tech industustrial park.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 24 May 2025 16:41:39 -0500

William Dietrich, Port Director and CEO of the Port of Brownsville, gives us an update on the Port of Brownsville.

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez joins the show to discuss Space X expansion and the impact on transportation and housing.

Mario Reyna from RioPlex Economic Development with an update on how car manufacturing in central Texas should create more jobs in the RGV.

Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talks about the groundbreaking for a new hi-tech industrial park in Brownsville.

We get an update on the UTRGV school of podiatry, how is UTRGV working with Georgia Tech on AI research, how is UTRGV getting engineering students ready for advance manufacturing, and what does the future hold for local newsprint media.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 17 May 2025 15:37:16 -0500

Dr. Javier La Fontaine, Dean at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine, gives us an update on the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Constatine M. Tarawneh, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs. UT-RGV & Georgia Tech join forces for AI research breakthroughs.

UTRGV Dr Can (John) Saygin, VP of research and Dean of the Graduate College describes the Advanced Manufacturing Research being done as new industry arrives to the RGV - preparing our kids for top engineering jobs.

Stephan Wingert, publisher of myrgv.com talks about the sale of the McAllen office to UTRGV and the what the future holds for print media.

We talk about a new high school for adults, we get a state of the auto industry under tariffs, we get an economic update from McAllen, and we get an update from UTRGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:31:34 -0500

Darcia Cuellar, Superintendent for the PossAble Dream high school talks about how they help adults further or finish their education.

Bob Vacker from the Bert Ogden Auto group talked about how tariffs are affecting the auto industry and introduction of a new EV brand from Vietnam.

Elizabeth Suarez, Director of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update form McAllen and talks about MXLAN 2025!

UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gives an update on everything happening at the university including the advanced manufacturing research facility, engineering programs, medical school, and UTRGV Baseball and Football.

How can the RGV lure industry and manufacturing to the area, Does Cameron County need a special events center, why does Hidalgo County need more funding for emergency service districts, and we get an update on the future state highway 68 and other Tx Dot projects.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:55:57 -0500

Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer talked about the next step to lure industry and manufacturing to the RGV.

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about Cameron County needing a special event center.

Mark McCaleb, President of the Mid Valley ESD talked about needing more funding for Emergency Service Districts.

Tx Dot engineer Pete Alvarez gave us an update on SH 68 and other TX DOT projects.

The Mexican government has finally agreed to pay the water owed to the US. How soon if ever will we see the water owed to the U.S. from Mexico, UT-RGV Chess team wins another national title, and we get an economic update from Mission.

News Talk 710 KURV — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:56:01 -0500

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz talks about Mexico finally agreeing to pay their water debt.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the reality of seeing any water owed to the U.S. from Mexico.

UT-RGV chess team coach Bartek Macieja talks about winning another national championship in chess.

Mission Economic Development CEO Teclo Garcia gave us an economic update from Mission.

We get a recap of the RGV-RioPlex Texas Port to the Stars foreign direct investment Summit in Houston and how Valley International Airport in Harlingen is recovering after the recent flooding rain event.

News Talk 710 KURV — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:26:29 -0500

Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talk about their effort to lure industry to the RGV.

Marv Estelry aviation director at Valley International Airport talked about how they are recovering after the recent flooding rain.

: We get a recap on a meeting held in Brownsville to recruit more companies to the area, how will the Trump tariffs affect consumer prices, flood update from Cameron County plus the need for a special events center, and how local mom and pop pharmacies are pushing back against middlemen pharmaceutical companies.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:37:18 -0500

Jovanna Rangel with Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation recaps the local conversation on tariffs and how to retain and lure new jobs headed to RGV.

Economist Tim Snyder from Matador Economics talks about the Trump Tariffs and the effect on consumers.

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about flood damage reports plus a ballot measure to create a special events center for Brownsville / Cameron County

Local pharmacist Danny Vela talks about how there needs to be a level playing field when it comes to dispensing medications.

We get an economic update form Brownsville, how is the dry weather pattern looking for local famers and growers, the new Hidalgo County courthouse is finally ready to be moved in and we talk about the Mexican water debt issue and how will crops in the ground fair after flooding rains hit the area.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:25:35 -0500

Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gave us an economic update form Brownsville.

Meteorologist Joe Bastardi talked about the dry weather pattern and how that might affect growers, businesses and decision makers in South Texas.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talked about the new Hidalgo County courthouse finally open to move in and the push to capture more industry and jobs for the RGV.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about how crops in the ground might be affected after heavy rain hit our area and how the U.S. is dealing with Mexico on the water debt.

We get to meet the new Weslaco police chief, we look at a new AI study from UT-RGV, we get an economic update from McAllen, and $280 million dollar grants will be coming to local farmers.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:02:27 -0500

New Weslaco Police Chief Robert Lopez gives us his vision of the department.

Dr. Michael Mathews from UT-RGV talked about a recent AI study.

McAllen Chamber of Commerce CEO Liz Saurez gave us an economic update from McAllen.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked the $280 million dollar grants for local farmers struggling amid water scarcity.

We get economic update from Harlingen, Texas legislative update, big news on local cancer research, we get an update from South Padre Island, a local bank is merging with a San Antonio bank, and we how do we prevent from contracting the measles.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:52:12 -0600

Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez gave us economic update from Harlingen.

Dr. Subhash Chauhan -UTRGV South Texas Center for Excellence and Cancer research talked about big news on local cancer research.

South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty reviewed the mixed hotel and sales tax numbers from SPI plus a look ahead to a "family" focused Spring Break!

Ford Sasser from Rio Bank talked about the pending merger with a Central Texas bank that would grow Rio Bank to $1.5 billion in assets.

Dr. James Castillo talked about the measles and how to prevent from contracting measles.

We get Texas legislative update, we look at enrollment numbers at South Texas College and get an update from the college, Driscol Children’s Hospital is hiring, and we get a recap of the recent RGV Day tour in Austin.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:57 -0600

State Rep. Dist. 40 Terry Canales talked about transportation funding and the water shortage in the RGV.

Dr. Rodney Rodriguez, Vice Pres. South Texas College talked about enrollment numbers and about new training & curriculum which includes artificial intelligence and dental hygiene.

Driscoll Children's Hospital President Matt Wolthoff talked about the recent job fair and about a pediatric residency program coming soon to the hospital.

Dan Silva - RGV Partnership chief – discussed the top RGV issues that surfaced in Austin during the RGV Day tour.

We get an economic update from Mission, we look at a way to expand your skill set, we get update from happenings in Cameron County, how is the moral of border patrol agents, and we get an update from UT-RGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:20:41 -0600

Teclo Garcia CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update form Mission.

Ricardo Trevino, Director of Industry Relations at Texas Southmost College talked about the different continuing education courses offered at TSC.

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talked about Cameron County happenings.

Retired ICE agent Victor Avila talked about moral amongst border patrol agents under the Trump Administration.

Dr. Guy Bailey, President at UT-RGV gave us an update on the university.

We look at funding available for high tech startups in Brownsville, are we seeing an increase flu cases in the RGV, will we finally see school choice in Texas, we get a state of the city for McAllen and we look at how the RGV has transformed over the last 30 years.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:20:25 -0600

Nathan Burkhart with the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation talked about funding for high tech startups at eBridge.

Dr. James Castillo talked about the recent spike in flu cases.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about the need for school vouchers.

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos gave us a state of the city update.

Texas A&M University Assistant Chancellor John Sharp talked about how the RGV has seen economic transformation over the last 30 years.

How is Border Patrol doing under the Trump administration, we get an economic outlook from Mission, we look at job creation numbers in Texas and the RGV, we get a state of the city address from Pharr, and we look at job creation numbers in Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:37:14 -0600

Chris Cabrera with the Border Patrol Union talked about the latest on the border and how has Pres. Trump's executive orders affected illegal immigration?

Mission city manager Mike Perez talked about the economic outlook for Mission

Mike Willis from South Texas Manufacturers group review some of the raw job creation numbers for Texas and the RGV the last 5 years.

Pharr city manager Jonathan Flores gave us a state of the city update.

Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talked about job creation numbers for Brownsville and Matamoros plus a look at industries we might see soon in the RGV.

We meet the new chief at the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, we look at McAllen’s annual crime report. Texas A&M McAllen COO is stepping down, we get an economic update from Edinburg, and it’s property tax time in Hidalgo County.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:39:56 -0600

New director of the McAllen Economic Development Corporation discusses the future of McAllen business.

McAllen police chief Victor Rodriguez talks about the annual crimes report.

Outgoing COO for Texas A&M McAllen Manuel (Manny) Vela talks about how big will Texas A&M McAllen be in 5 years?

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza gave us an economic update from Edinburg.

Hidalgo county tax assessor/collector Paul Villarreal Jr. talked about the importance of paying your property taxes on time.

We talk about the South Texas College police academy, how do below freezing temperatures affect local crops, we get an economic update from Harlingen, state law makers are visiting the RGV, and we get an update on the water levels at the reservoirs.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:23:25 -0600

Sara Lozano, Dean - Business, Public Safety and Technology at South Texas College talked about the upcoming police academy.

Local grower Dante Galeazzi talks about how the below freezing temperature might affect crops on the ground.

Harlingen Economic Development Corporation director Orlando Campos gave us an economic update from Harlingen.

Dan Silva, President and CEO of the RGV Partnership talks about getting ready to host state lawmakers touring the RGV.

Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gave us a n update on the levels at the reservoir.

We get a 2024 recap and look to 2025 from DHR Health, we get an update on highway construction projects in the area, we get an economic update from Brownsville and Weslaco, and we meet the new chief of police for South Texas ISD.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:33:51 -0600

Dr. Carlos Cardenas from DHR Health with a year in review and look to 2025 from DHR Health.

Pete Alvarez, district engineer for TxDOT's Pharr District gave us an update on highway construction and road projects.

Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation gave us an economic update and a look to 2025.

Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez gave us an economic from Weslaco.

New South Texas ISD chief of police Steven Cortez talked about building a process of building a police force from scratch.

We get a 2024 recap and look to 2025 from UT-RGV and we get an economic update from McAllen, Harlingen, Mission, and Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:25:14 -0600

UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gave us a 2024 recap and a look to 2025 at UT-RGV.

McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil gave us an economic update from McAllen.

Harlingen EDC Director Orlando Campos gave us an economic update from Harlingen.

Teclo Garcia, CEO Mission Economic Development Corporation gave us an economic update from Mission

Brownsville City Manager, Helen Ramirez gave us an economic update from Brownsville.

We get an RGV economic update, how is the real estate market doing in the RGV, we look ahead to the RGV economy in 2025, we get an update from the Port of Brownsville, and we meet the new Cameron County Sherriff.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:55:09 -0600

Dan Silva, Preside/CEO Rio Grande Valley Partnership, gives us an update on the local economy.

Local Realtor Bryan Reed gave us an update on the local real estate market.

David Deanda, President of Lone Star National Bank gave us an economic update and a look to 2025.

William Dietrich, Director of The Port of Brownsville gave us an update on the port.

New Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino talked about his vision for the Cameron County Sheriff’s department.

KURV News Director Tim Sullivan announces his retirement, we get an economic update from the city of Mission, how Hidalgo County CSA helping residents get out of poverty, we get an update on the water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico, and we catch up with Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:19:42 -0600

710 KURV’s News Director Tim Sullivan announced his retirement after over 40 years in radio broadcasting.

Mission Economic Development Corporation, CEO Teclo Garcia gave us an economic update from Mission.

Jaime Longoria, Executive Director of the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency talked about how they are helping residents get out of poverty.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about the water that Mexico released to the U.S. and if it will benefit local agriculture.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz talked about passing her 6th piece of legislation and how she continues to work for the residents in her district.

We get an economic update from Pharr, now that Space X is here, how is Brownsville helping them to colonize Mars. is advancing the talk in the space sector, How close are we to moving into the new courthouse, we get an economic update from Edinburg, and we get an economic update from McAllen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:56:46 -0600

Pharr city manager Jonathan Flores gave us an economic update from Pharr.

Gilbert Salinas with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation talked about how they are trying to help colonize Mars.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talked about getting close to moving into the new courthouse.

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza gave us an economic update from Edinburg.

Liz Suarez president McAllen Chamber of Commerce gave us an economic update from McAllen.

McAllen International airport will hit the million-passenger mark soon, we get an update on everything happening at UT-RGV, the Starr County Industrial Foundation is celebrating 50 years of economic development, Brownsville unveils a new lab that will help with insect transmitted disease, and does “doom scrolling” damaging your brain.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:32:17 -0600

Jeremy Santoscoy, director of aviation at McAllen International airport talks about being close to hitting the million-passenger mark number.

UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gives an update on everything going on at the university.

Rose Benavidez with the Starr County Industrial Foundation talked about celebrating 50 years of economic development.

Art Rodriguez, director of the Brownsville health office talked about a new lab that will help with insect transmitted diseases.

Dr. Patrick Porter talks about how doom scrolling is damaging our brain.

There is an amendment to the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty, will it help our local growers and cities, we get an economic update from Mission, how are the international bridges in McAllen doing, and we get an update on the RGV reef.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:34:51 -0600

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the amendment to the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty and how it doesn’t help local growers.

Jed Murray with the Texas International Produce Association talks about the amendment to the U.S.-Mexico water treaty and how it will affect growers.

Teclo Garcia, director of Mission Economic Development gives an economic update from Mission.

Juan Olaguibel, Superintendent bridges gives us update from the international bridges in McAllen.

Robert Glick gives us the latest news from the artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico

We look at a possible connecter between future state highway 68 and the I69 C Corridor north of Edinburg, what’s next for McAllen after residents passed 2 controversial amendments to its charter, we get an update form the Port of Brownsville, we get an economic update from McAllen, and we chat with newly elected state senator Adam Hinojosa.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:33:49 -0600

Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza discusses the possible connector between state highway 68 and the i69-C corridor.

McAllen mayor Javier Villalobos gives us an update after McAllen residents passed two controversial McAllen Charter amendments.

Port of Brownsville Director William Dietrich gives us an update from the Port.

McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talks about a new unified development code for McAllen.

Newly elected state senator Adam Hinojosa talks about his vision for the RGV after being elected to the state senate.

We get an economic update form Harlingen, the city of McAllen will have a new unified development code, how will that improve McAllen, UT-RGV school of Medicine has a new center for Human Genetics, what will it mean for the RGV, we look at a possible connecter between future state highway 68 and the I-69 C Corridor north of Edinburg, and do weight loss drugs actually work.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:05:09 -0500

Harlingen City Manager Orlando Campos gives us an economic update from Harlingen.

McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talks about a new unified development code for McAllen.

Dean of the UT-RGV School of Medicine, Dr. Michael Hocker talked about the opening of its Center for Human Genetics.

Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update of the water levels at the reservoir.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Umo Callins talks about how weight loss drugs work.

It’s time for early voting for the November elections, we look at the Pre K 3-Pre K 4 program at Edinburg schools, we take a look at the water levels at the reservoir, we look at how South Texas College helps train workers for industry, and smart water meters are coming to McAllen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:19:49 -0500

Hilda Salinas, Hidalgo County Elections Administrator and Remi Garza Cameron County Elections Administrator talk about early voting for the November election.

Dr. Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg CISD, talks about how successful their Pre-k3 and Pre-k4 programs have been.

Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update of the water levels at the reservoir.

Dr. Carlos Margo Dean for Advance Training and Apprenticeship, talks about the how they get the workforce ready for industry.

Mark Vega McAllen Public Utility talks about the smart meters coming to McAllen.

The movement to unify the RGV into RioPLex RGV/Mexico to lure industry, we look at a referendum on the ballot to change the McAllen charter, the city of McAllen announces a new park for families, what is the state of education in the RGV, and we get an update from the Brownsville economy.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:32:04 -0500

Entrepreneur Joaquin Spamer and Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortex talk about unifying the RGV into one entity to lure industry.

Local attorney Laurel McLeaish talks about 2 propositions on the ballot that would drastically change the McAllen charter.

McAllen city commissioner Tony Aguirre talked about a new park in McAllen for families to go camping.

Marcos Silva with TedX McAllen talked about the current state of education in the RGV.

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez gives an economic update from Brownsville.

We get an economic update from Harlingen, Brownsville-SPI airport offering new flights to Mexico, UT-RGV gets a new cancer research grant, we get an economic update from Mission, a familiar face is returning to Brownsville economic development.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:31:25 -0500

Harlingen city manager Gabriel Gonzalez gives us an economic update from Harlingen.

Brownsville-SPI Aairport aviation director Angel Ramos talked about new flights to Monterey, Mexico.

UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey talks about a new grant for cancer research at the university.

Teclo Garcia, CEO Mission Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update from Mission.

Gilbert Salinas talks about returning to Brownsville economic development.

We look at car theft numbers in the area, there is a charter change for McAllen on the ballot, we look at the longshoreman strike, get an update from Valley International airport, we get leading economic status report for the RGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:05:13 -0500

Brownsville police chief Felix Sauceda talks about the high number of car thefts in our area.

Former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling talked about a radical charter change on the upcoming ballot.

Tim Snyder with Matador economics talks about how longshoreman’s strike could affect our economy.

Marv Eastelry with Valley International airport gave us an update form the airport.

Dan Silva with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership talks about the aggressive environmentalist move to kill LNG projects at the Port of Brownsville.

We look at water level numbers at the reservoirs, the city of Edinburg looks to limit car wash businesses, Governor Greg Abbott visited the RGV to participate in the South Texas Alliance of Cities meeting in McAllen, South padre Island will soon have a historical museum we can visit and Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz with legislation to combat fentanyl in our area.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:32:51 -0500

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoirs.

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Graza talks about a new city ordinance to restrict car washes from being built near an existing car wash as art of the city’ drought contingency plan.

Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez talks about the recent South Texas Alliance of Cities meeting in McAllen that showcased the power of regional collaboration and the importance of a unified voice when addressing the unique challenges faced by communities across the Rio Grande Valley.

Local realtor Dennis Franke talks about his effort to build a historical museum on South Padre Island.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz talks about her legislation to help combat fentanyl in our area.

We look at vegetation that could possibly help with our water shortage, we look at large grant awarded to create a diabetes center of excellence in Cameron County, we meet the new McAllen City manager, we get an update on highway construction projects, and we look at the fight to bring LNG to the Port of Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:28:45 -0500

Texas A&M-Kingsville Professor Dr. Mani Skaria talks about a plant that could help with our water shortage.

Dr. Javier La Fontaine, Dean of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine talks the $30 million grant awarded to UT-Rio Grande Valley to establish the UT-RGV Diabetes Center of Excellence, aimed to address the critical health crisis posed by the widespread prevalence of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley.

McAllen City manager Issac Tawil talks about his vision for the city of McAllen.

TX DOT engineer Pete Alvarez gave us a road construction update.

Brownsville mayor John Cowen talks about the fight to keep a liquefied natural gas project going at the Port of Brownsville.

We get an update from TSTC on their work force training efforts, we get an update from Mission Economic Development, we look at the PSJA school district drop out recovery program, and we look at the rash of recent cyber threats against school districts.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:05:16 -0500

Cledia Hernandez, Vice Chancellor, Chief External Relations Officer at Texas state Technical College talks about the new work force training efforts.

Teclo Garcia with Mission Economic Development corporation gives us an update from Mission Economic Development.

PSJA Superintendent Dr. Elias Alejandro talks about the Dropout Recovery Program.

Dr. Dan King with Region One Education Services Center talks about the recent rash of cyber threats against schools.

Classes begin at UT-RGV, we’ll look at the record enrollment numbers, we get an update from McAllen on their pet ordinance, McAllen International Airport has record passenger numbers, we get an update form the Port of Brownsville and it’s “No Refusal” weekend in Hidalgo County.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:51:59 -0500

UT-RGV President, Dr. Guy Bailey talks about the record enrollment numbers at UT-RGV.

McAllen city manager Roy Rodriguez talks about the new pet ordinance in McAllen.

McAllen International Airport aviation director Jeremy Santoscoy talks about the record passenger numbers at the airport.

Port of Brownsville director William Dietrich gives us an update from the port.

Hidalgo County DA terry Palacios talks about “No Refusal” weekend during the Labor Day holiday.

We get an update from Edinburg and Harlingen school districts on the 1st day back to school, we get an update on the water shortage, we look at South Texas College partnering up with Harvard University and, we look at new partnership between UT-RGV and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:42:25 -0500

Dr. Mario Salinas Edinburg CISD Superintendent talks about the 1st day of school at Edinburg schools.

Dr. J. Gonzalez Harlingen ISD Superintendent talks about the 1st day of school at Harlingen schools.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talked about a recent water shortage symposium held to talk about how to deal with the water shortage in our area.

Dr. Rodney Rodriguez and STC/Harvard graduate Ramiro Hernandez talk about the collaboration between South Texas College and Harvard University in workforce and economic development research.

Dr. Can Saygin, with UT-RGV talk about UT-RGV and Los Alamos National Laboratory partnering up on a new research agreement.

We get an economic update from Brownsville, Mission and Pharr, we look at how the 1st day of school went for IDEA Public Schools and how to protect and check your credit after it was revealed Social Security numbers may have been stolen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:17:22 -0500

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez gave us an update on the Brownsville economy.

Teclo Garcia, CEO-Mission Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic d update form Mission.

Jonathan Flores, Pharr City Manager, gives us an economic update from Pharr.

Jill Dominguez, area superintendent for IDEA Public Schools talks about the 1st day of school.

Cyber security expert David Maillicot talks about how you can protect your credit after it was revealed social security numbers may have been stolen in a hack.

We get an update on the Hidalgo County Courthouse and the Hidalgo County Prosperity task force, is it time to look at alternative water sources to remedy our water shortage, also we get an update from Valley International Airport, we get a highway construction update and Eddie Olivarez with Hidalgo County Health and Human Services announces his retirement.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:53:32 -0500

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez gives us an update on the new courthouse and the prosperity task force.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the latest IBWC report stating we need to look for alternative water resources to help with the water shortage.

Texas Dept. of Transportation, Pharr District engineer, Pete Alvarez talks about the latest highway construction.

Marv Easterly, director of aviation at Valley International airport in Harlingen gives us an update on what’s going on at the airport.

Eddie Olivarez, Chief administrative officer, Hidalgo County Health and Human Services announces his retirement.

McAllen announces new transit routes, we get an economic update from McAllen, ECISD had a ribbon cutting for their new collegiate high school, we look back at the Border Health Preparedness effort, and how is Region One helping school districts get ready for the new school year.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:24:57 -0500

Mario Delgado, McAllen transit director talks about the new routes for McAllen transit.

City manager Roy Rodriguez gives an economic update from McAllen, and he discusses the new pet ordinance.

ECISD Superintendent Dr. Mario Salinas talks about the grand opening of the ECISD, UT-RGV collegiate high school.

Major Steve Walker with the Texas state guard talked about Operation Border Health Preparedness effort.

Dr. Dan King from Region One talked about how they are helping school districts get ready for the school year .

We get an update on the water levels at the reservoirs, and update form the Port of Brownsville, also an economic update form Mission, Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV is up and running, how is the hospital running, we talk to Hidalgo GOP leadership on how to get involved in this election year.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:15:36 -0500

Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on the water numbers at the reservoirs.

Brownsville Port Director William Dietrich gives an update on port happenings.

Teclo Gracia, CEO Mission Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update from Mission.

Matt Walthoff, CEO Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV talks about how the hospital is running now that its open its doors.

Hidalgo County GOP chair Robert Cantu talked about how we can get involved in this presidential election year.

We get an economic update form Edinburg, talk about the new McAllen Shine project, a Pharr International Bridge update, and an economic update from Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:26:17 -0500

Raudel Garza, Executive Director · Edinburg Economic Development Corporation gives us an economic update from Edinburg.

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talks about the McAllen Shines project.

Luis Bazan, Director-Pharr International Bridge gives us an update from the Pharr International Bridge.

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez gives us an economics update from Brownsville.

We talk about the need to unify economic development in the region, get an economic update from Edinburg and Harlingen, and Brownsville PD has new way to help officers deal with emergency calls.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:08:50 -0500

Local industrialist Joaquin Spamer talks about the need to unify economic development efforts in the region.

Jonathan Barrera with Brownsville PD talks about new technology to makes things easier for dispatchers to assist officers when responding to emergency calls.

We get a UT-RGV update, Texas A&M Chancellor announces his retirement, several beach goers are attacked by a shark, and a way to help some foster kids a pop-up thrift store.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:56:58 -0500

UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey gives us an update on what’s happening at UT-RGV.

John Sharp, Chancellor Texas A&M university System announces he will retire next year.

Tony Reisinger, Cameron County marine extension agent, talks about the recent shark attack on South Padre Island.

Sandra Martinez and Lucy Ann Walthoff talk about how we can help foster kids at pop- up thrift store.

Water level update from the reservoirs, South Texas College gets named the most affordable college in the nation, economic update from Mission, aviation update form Harlingen International airport and Bechtel Corporation is hiring in Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:02:13 -0500

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives an update on the water levels at the reservoir

Dr. Rodney Rodriguez talks about STC being named the most affordable college in the nation.

Teclo Garcia Director of Mission Economic Development Corporation give us an economic update from Mission

Angel Ramos Director of aviation talks about the aviation news from Harlingen airport

Monica Tellam with Bechtel Corporation talks about job opportunities at Bechtel in Brownsville.

TX DOT is expanding Ware Road in McAllen, Edinburg is named an All-America City again, and DHR Health can now administer a new Alzheimer’s medication.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:38:08 -0500

Tx DOT engineer Pete Alvarez talks about the expansion on Ware Road in McAllen.

Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza talks about Edinburg being named All American City.

Dr. Alejandro Cruz talks about how DHR Health will now administer a new Alzheimer’s medication.

We look at how Cameron County is preparing for hurricane season, then we look at the record low water shed levels, a new international bridge in Brownsville gets approval for construction, and we look at graduation numbers from South Texas College.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:51:44 -0500

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino and Cameron County Assistant Emergency management coordinator Rolando Casas talk about how Cameron County is getting ready for hurricane season

Local Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on water levels at the reservoir

Pete Sepulveda with the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority talks about the Flor de Mayo bridge getting approval for construction

Matt Hebbard with South Texas College talks about the number of recent graduates from the college.

We look at the record low water shed levels, get an economic update from Weslaco and, new technology at Mission ISD to make campuses more secure.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:20:10 -0500

Jim Darling with Region M water planning group talked about the low water levels at the reservoir.

Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez gave us an economic update from Weslaco.

Martin Castaneda Director for Maintenance and Safety & Security

Mission CISD, talked about new technology at the school district to make campuses more secure.

We look at hiring and unemployment trends, UT-RGV graduation numbers and what to do if you are caught in a rip tide.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 24 May 2024 11:46:01 -0500

Julian Alvarez with Lone Star National Bank talks about unemployment rates here in the RGV.

DR. Guy Bailey, President UT-RGV talks about the recent graduation numbers and a new optometry program.

Agri life extension agent in Cameron County Tony Reisenger talks about what to do if you are caught in a rip tide.

We look at the water levels at the reservoirs and what is a water bank.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 17 May 2024 11:51:02 -0500

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on water levels at the reservoir.

Jim Darling with Region M Planning Group talks about a possible “water bank” to help with low water levels.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley opens its doors, and we get economic update from the city of Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 10 May 2024 11:14:37 -0500

Matt Wolthoff, President Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV talked about the hospital opening its doors.

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen gives us a state of the city update.

We look at the state of the economy of Texas and we get an economic update form the city of Edinburg.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:19:20 -0500

IBC Bank Executive Vice President Gerald “Gerry” Schwebel talks about the stet of the Texas economy.

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza gives us an economic update form Edinburg.

Its early voting time for the May 4th election, and we talk about the recent meeting to discuss area transportation issues.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:08:25 -0500

Hilda Salinas and Remi Garza, local county election administrators talk about early voting underway for the May 4th election.

McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez talks about the recent meeting to discuss area transportation issues.

We get an update from the city of Brownsville and, we get an update on the water levels at the reservoir.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:56:43 -0500

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez talks about an important issue on the May 4th ballot.

Local water advocate Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoir.

McAllen International Airport receives federal funds for upgrades, and we get an economic update from McAllen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:31:11 -0500

Jeremy Santoscoy, director of aviation at McAllen international Airport talks about the federal funds they received for improvements.

Keith Patridge, President McAllen Economic Development corporation gives us an economic update.

We get an economic update from the city of Weslaco and an update on the over 90 dogs found at home in north McAllen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:08:38 -0500

Steve Valdez Executive Director-Weslaco EDC gives us an economic update from Weslaco.

Faith Wright with Palm Valley Animal Society gave us an update on the over 90 dogs found in a north McAllen home.

Changes to real estate transactions changes coming in summer and we get an update on the water drainage/water shortage issues from McAllen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:13:26 -0500

Realtor Brian Reed talks about some changes coming to real estate transactions in summer.

McAllen city manager Roy Rodriguez talks about water drainage/water shortage issues in McAllen.

We get an economic update from the city of Mission and the UT-RGV football field gets a name’s sake.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:39:02 -0500

Teclo Garcia with the Mission EDC gives an economic update from Mission.

UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey talks about the UT-RGV football field getting a name’s sake.

We get an update on highway construction and we look at crime numbers from the city of Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:10:36 -0500

Tx. DOT engineer Pete Alvarez talks about the ongoing highway construction.

Abril Luna with Brownsville PD gave us the latest crime numbers from Brownsville.

We get an update on the Hidalgo County courthouse and an update on the state of the city from Weslaco and Edinburg.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:47:21 -0600

Hidalgo county judge Richard Cortez gives us an update on the new county courthouse.

Weslaco mayor Adrian Gonzalez gives us a state of the city update from Weslaco.

Edinburg mayor Ramiro Garza gives us a state of the city update from Edinburg.

McAllen PD is hiring and the UT-RGV Vaqueros acquire a football stadium

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:28:49 -0600

McAllen Police chief Victor Rodriguez talks about the upcoming hiring period.
UT-RGV President Dr. Guy Bailey talks about the recent purchase of a stadium they plan to use for their football team.

Port of Brownsville update and how the RGV water levels are doing.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:58:51 -0600

Interim port director William Dietrich gives us an update from the Port of Brownsville.

RGV Water advocate Sonny Hinojosa gives us an update on water levels at the reservoir.

We get a Space X Cameron County update and, we get a state of the city update form McAllen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:59:02 -0600

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino talks about the talks with Space X and Texas Parks and Wildlife in the proposed swap of land tracts.

McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez gives us a state of the city update for McAllen.

We get an economic development update from Cameron County and how will the Biden administration’s ban on the export of LNG (liquified natural gas) affect the Port of Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:36:50 -0600

Ramiro Aleman director of the Cameron County Economic Development office talks about their efforts to help the economy in Cameron County.

William Dietrich, interim director at the Port of Brownsville talks about the Biden administration’s ban on LNG exports.

McAllen International Airport welcomes Aeromexico, who will offer direct flights to Mexico City, and we get an update the new Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:43:06 -0600

Jeremy Santoscoy, aviation director at McAllen International Airport talks about Aeromexico offering direct flights to Mexico City.

Matt Wolthoff - President Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley gives us an update on construction the new hospital.

We get an economic year-end review from Harlingen and Brownsville, and how freezing temperatures affect our local agriculture community.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:57:04 -0600

Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez and Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez give us a year-end economic review for their respective cities.

Bret Erickson, Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, Little Bear Produce talks about how below freezing weather affects crops.

We get a congressional update on border issues, and we get an economic review from the city of Edinburg.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:55:15 -0600

We get economic review from McAllen and is it ok for married couples to have separate bank accounts?

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:23:51 -0600

McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez gave us an end of year economic review.

Divorce attorney Natalie Gregg talked about how some married couples have separate bank accounts.

We get an RGV economic review and outlook.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:22:18 -0600

Keith Patridge, McAllen Economic Development corporation talks reviews the economic growth in the RGV.

Entrepreneur Joaquin Spamer talks about economic potential for the RGV.

We talk about the new Center for Urban Ecology, and we talk to the new chief at the Hidalgo County Economic Development office.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:36:51 -0600

Colleen Hooks with Quinta Mazatlán talks about the new Center for Urban Ecology.

Juan Gonzalez talks about his new role as the head of Hidalgo County Economic Development.

We get an economic update from Harlingen, and the city of Mission goes to “no refusal” year-round.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:31:40 -0600

Orlando Campos gave us an economic update from the city of Harlingen.

City of Mission assistant police chief, Ted Rodriguez talks about Mission going “no refusal” year-round.

We get an update from the Port of Brownsville, and we get an update on the current water shortage.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:19:01 -0600

Ed Campirano CEO of the port of Brownsville gives us an update from the Port.

Sonny Hinojosa, water advocate talks about the water shortage we are seeing at the reservoir.

We get a Brownsville economic update, and it’s time to volunteer to ring the bell and help local kids have a Christmas.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:40:01 -0600

Helen Ramirez Brownsville City Manager gave us an economic development update.

Salvation Army captain Jan Zuniga talks about the angel Tree program and the Ring the Bell campaign.

We get an update on the RGV real estate market, and we talk about a maternal health research center in the RGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:45:33 -0500

Dan Silva, leader of the RGV partnership, gives us an update on the real estate market in the RGV.

Dr. Candace Robledo talks about the maternal health research center.

Early voting is under way for the November 7th election and how we can lower our property tax by going to vote.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:56:01 -0500

Hilda Salinas, Hidalgo County Elections administrator and Remi Garza Cameron County elections administrator talked about the early voting dates and times.

Hidalgo county Tax assessor collector Paul Villareal talked about how we can lower our property tax by going to vote in this election.

We get a McAllen International Airport update, and we look at UT-RGV and a recent grant they received.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:06:29 -0500

Jeremey Santoscoy, Interim Director of aviation at McAllen International airport gives us an update on the airport.

Ron Garza with UT-RGV talks about the recent grant they received.

We look at the fall vaccines available and we talk about the recent fentanyl cases in Cameron County.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:29:56 -0500

Dr. James Castillo talked about the recent deadly fentanyl cases and about what vaccines we should consider taking.

Pharmacist Danny Vela from Lee’s Pharmacy talked about the vaccines available at local pharmacies.

Improving highway mobility and we look at enrollment numbers from UT-RGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:41:12 -0500

Pete Sepulveda with the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority talked about we can improve highway mobility.

Dr. Guy Bailey , UT-RGV president talked about enroll numbers and recent national rankings.

We focus on domestic violence awareness and we look at Edinburg CISD's new career and technology campus

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:33:59 -0500

Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios talked about domestic violence awareness
Arminda Lozano with Edinburg CISD talked about the new career and technology campus at ECISD.

DHR Health is conducting inhalable insulin trials and we get an update on the water levels at the reservoir.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:34:52 -0500

Dr. Lisa Trevino talked about the inhalable insulin clinical trials at DHR Health.

Sonny Hinojosa, Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 talked about the low water levels at the reservoir.

We get a Port of Brownsville update and what’s the latest on TX DOT Road projects.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:56:19 -0500

Port of Brownsville CEO Ed Campirano gives us an update on the port.
TX DOT engineer Pete Alvarez with an update on current and future road projects.

We get a water level update. Are water restrictions heading our way?

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:42:58 -0500

Steven Sanchez with North Alamo Water Supply and Sonny Hinojosa, Hidalgo County irrigation District #2 talked about the low water levels at the reservoirs.

We talk about the South Texas College corrections academy and what are some new guidelines public schools must follow in the new school year.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:31:15 -0500

Sarah Lozano with South Texas College talks about the corrections academy at STC.

Dr Dan King with Region One talks about some of the new guidelines public schools will need to follow this school year.

Is it time for the RGV to become a unified metropolitan statistical area, and we look at the water levels at the reservoir.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:02:52 -0500

Daniel Silva with the RGV Partnership talked about valley leaders coming together to make our area one MSA.

Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 Manager Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoir.

South Texas College introduces a nursing apprentice program, and we look at the water levels at the reservoir.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:22:48 -0500

Carlos Margo with South Texas College talks about the new nursing apprentice program at STC.

Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 Manager Sonny Hinojosa talks about the water levels at the reservoir.

Edinburg PD introduces a mental health unit, and we get an update on drainage in Hidalgo County.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:58:34 -0500

Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala talks about the new mental health unit.

Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres talked about drainage improvement.

LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) private investment firm coming to the RGV and an update to the Hidalgo County Court House.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:17:29 -0500

Esteban Guerra talks about an LNG firm coming to the RGV and the economic impact it will have on our area.

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez gives us an update on the ongoing construction of the new court house.

Being careful with your health during hot weather and we get an update from the Port of Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:54:17 -0500

Dr. James Castillo talks about the effects the hot weather has on our health.

Ed Campirano, Director of the Port of Brownsville gives us an update on the Port of Brownsville.

IDEA Public Schools appoints new leadeship and does Edinburg have a parking issue?

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:44:07 -0500

Ernesto Cantu talks about his new appointment with IDEA Public Schools.
Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about the parking issue surrounding the new court house.

The Small Business Administration opens 2 help centers after severe storms hit the area and we look at the fungal meningitis cases in the RGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:59:20 -0500

Angela Burton with the SBA talks about how they are helping local businesses recover after severe storms hit the area.

Dr. James Castillo talks about the fungal meningitis cases in the RGV.

The new Edinburg to Harlingen highway connector opens and the hurricane season is under way.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:05:00 -0500

TX Dot engineer Pete Alvarez talks about the new Edinburg to Harlingen connector and other TX Dot projects.

Barry Goldsmith with the national weather service talks about the 2023 hurricane season.

We get an economic update from Edinburg, and will we see school vouchers from Texas Legislators.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 26 May 2023 11:52:29 -0500

Raudel Garza with the city if Edinburg gives us an economic update.

Harvey Konberg with the Quorum Report update us on the Texas legislative session.

Cameron County officials discuss the aftermath of the recent tornado and fungal meningitis warning from Mexico.

News Talk 710 KURV — Mon, 22 May 2023 11:58:53 -0500

Rolando Casas with Cameron County Emergency management talks about their effort to help residents in Cameron County after an F1 tornado hit the county.

Eddie Olivarez with the Hidalgo County Health department talked about a fungal meningitis cases associated with surgeries done in from Mexico.

Brownsville PD investigating, after an SUV hits crowd at bus stop and Hidalgo County is getting ready for the end of Title 42.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 12 May 2023 12:33:36 -0500

Martin Sandoval with Brownsville PD talks about their investigation of the driver who struck people waiting at a bus stop.
Hidalgo County judge Richard Cortez talks about how the county is getting ready for the end of Title 42.

Title 42 will be ending soon. We get an update on what it might mean for the RGV.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 05 May 2023 12:33:02 -0500

Chris Cabrera, Local Border patrol Agent talks about what they are seeing out on the field in regard to illegal immigration.

Brownsville city manager Helen Ramirez talks about how Brownsville is dealing with the influx of illegal immigrants.

Early voting underway in the RGV and Edinburg will be hosting an Economic forum in June.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:58:37 -0500

Hilda Salinas and Remi Garza talk about early voting.

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about economic opportunities in Edinburg.

We get economic development news from Brownsville and local property owners are looking at their appraisals.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:20:21 -0500

Brownsville City Manger Helen Ramirez gives us an economic development update from Brownsville.

Jorge Gonzalez, Assistant Chief Appraiser at Hidalgo County Appraisal talks about property owners receiving their property appraisals.

We get the latest news from the Port of Brownsville and Texas A&M names a new leader for the A&M Higher Education Center in McAllen.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:52:18 -0500

Port of Brownsville Director Ed Campirano gives us an update on the Port of Brownsville.

Dr. Susan Ballibina talks about Texas A&M University naming Manuel “Manny” M. Vela as vice president and chief operating officer of its Higher Education Center at McAllen.

We get the latest news from DHR Health and a look at youth mental health after the pandemic.

News Talk 710 KURV — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:24:20 -0500

DHR Health CEO Dr Manish Singh gives us the latest news coming out of DHR Health.

Roxanne Ramirez with HOPE family clinic talked about the coalition to help kids dealing with mental health issues after the pandemic.

We get the latest economic news from Edinburg and UT-RGV medical school partners with HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast division for physician residencies.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:52:12 -0500

Raudel Garza, CEO of the Edinburg Economic development office gave us an update on the latest economic news.

University of Texas Chancellor James Miliken talked about UT-RGV medical school partnering with HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast division for physician residencies.

South Texas All Hazards Conference and we look at the water shortage issue.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:41:17 -0500

Hidalgo County Health Director Eddie Olivarez talks about the South Texas All Hazards Conference

Former McAllen mayor Jim Darling talks about the effort to help the water shortage issue.

Harlingen PD dealing with a teen crime wave involving vaping cartridges and a new airline coming to Brownsville.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:39:23 -0600

Harlingen PD dealing with a teen crime wave involving vaping cartridges and THC

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez talks about a new airline coming to Brownsville.

We get an update form the Port of Brownsville and how is South Padre Island getting ready for Spring Break

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:41:10 -0600

Port of Brownsville Ed Campirano gave us an update from the port.

South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty talks about what’s happening on SPI.

We get an update from McAllen International Airport and What's happening at Harlingen Economic Development

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:14:09 -0600

Elizabeth Suarez, Director of Aviation at McAllen international Airport give us an update on whats happening at the airport.

City of McAllen cancels contract with ambulance service and we get a legislative update.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:14:42 -0600

McAllen city manager Roy Rodriguez talks about why the ended their partnership with Med-Care EMS on their ambulance service. State rep Terry Canales talked about his effort to make sure the state is using all the funds budgeted for this year.

We get the latest local crime statistics, and we get an update on all the highway construction.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:21:48 -0600

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez give us the latest crime statistics. Tx. DOT engineer Pete Alvarez gave us an update on all the highway construction.

Texas Legislative update and we get an update form the Port of Brownsville

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:04:00 -0600

Edinburg State Representative Terry Canales talks about what his agenda for the legislator. Ed Campirano, director of Port of Brownsville with an update on what’s happening at the port of Brownsville

Hidalgo County Judge starts his new term and what is the ECMO program?

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:01:39 -0600

Hidalgo county judge Richard Cortez talks about the top priorities of his new term. Chief Nursing Officer Deborah Meeks at South Texas Health System Heart talks about the ECMO program.

Brownsville Mayor stepping down and the apprenticeship summit at South Texas College.

News Talk 710 KURV — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:38:36 -0600

Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez talks about why he is stepping down as mayor. Texas Work Force Commissioner Julian Alvarez talks about the apprenticeship summit at South Texas College.

Mission PD investing more in a Mental Health response team and South Texas Health Systems gets Level 1 trauma designation.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:24:54 -0600

Mission police chief Cesar Torres talks about the additional funding they received to expand their mental health response team. Todd Mann, CEO South Texas Health Systems talks about getting designated a Level 1 trauma center.

DHR Health is conducting a multiple sclerosis study and welfare checks for seniors in Alton.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:52:10 -0600

Dr. Alejandro Cruz talks about a multiple sclerosis study that DHR Health is participating in. Alton police chief Jonathan Flores talks about senior citizen welfare checks.

We get an update on RGV unemployment numbers plus Edinburg CISD breaks ground on its new Collegiate High School.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:14:19 -0600

Dan Uribe with WorkForce Solutions gave us an update on Unemployment in our area. Dr. Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Edinburg Schools talks about the groundbreaking on the new collegiate high school.

UT-RGV Vaquero Football is becoming a reality and we get an economic update from the Pharr International bridge.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:36:44 -0600

UT-RGV president Dr. Guy Bailey talks about Vaquero Football becoming a reality Luis Bazan, Director at the Pharr International bridge gives us an economic update.

A car theft ring is broken up and we talk to the new leader at Edinburg economic development.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:35:43 -0600

Martin Sandoval with Brownsville PD talks about the auto theft ring that was broken up. Raudel Garza talks about his move to become the new chief at Edinburg Economic Development.

A look at the real estate market and the significance of McAllen International Airport being named the official South Texas airport of the Dallas Cowboys.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:14:49 -0500

Local Realtor Craig Grove talks about the status of the Real Estate market. Liz Suarez director of aviation at McAllen international airport talks about the airport being named the official South Texas Airport of the Dallas Cowboys.

Early voting is under way for the midterm elections and how is the area doing with flu cases

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:59:52 -0500

Hidalgo and Cameron County Elections administrators talk about early voting under way. Cameron County Health Authority Dr. James Castillo gave us an update on flu and covid cases in our area.

Cancer research facility coming to UT-RGV and how is Matt’s Building Supplies doing after a huge fire at their Pharr store.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:42:08 -0500

Dr. Guy Bailey talked about the cancer research facility coming to UT-RGV Jeremy Smith from Matt’s Building material gave us an update on how their Pharr store is doing after a massive fire destroyed the building.

The annual crime report came out; how did we do? And we get an update on highway construction from Tx. DOT.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:16:28 -0500

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez gave us the latest numbers on crime statistics. Texas Department of Transportation engineer Pete Alvarez gave us an update on the highway construction projects.

More funds to establish an apprenticeship nursing training program and an update from Cameron County officials.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:43:31 -0500

Julian Alvarez with the Texas workforce commission talked about an apprenticeship nursing program. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino gave us a county budget update.

DHR Health celebrates the one-year anniversary of their level one trauma center and a rate hike coming for McAllen residents.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:14:06 -0500

Dr. Jeffrey Skubic talks about the 1-year anniversary of the DHR Health level one trauma center. Mark Vega with McAllen Public utility talks about a water and sewer rate hike for McAllen residents.

Brownsville Economic Update and Sales tax numbers for our area.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:27:49 -0500

Helen Ramirez, Brownsville city manager gave us an economic update. Matt Ruszczak with COSTEP gave us the latest sales tax numbers.

Improving transportation infrastructure and Flu shots are available for the flu season

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:11:57 -0500

State representative Terri Canales talked about the state committee meeting in the valley that talked about improving transportation infrastructure. Hidalgo County health director Eddie Olivarez talked about flu vaccines being available for the flu season

Record number of funds coming for highway and road infrastructure improvements and a tax cut in Edinburg.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:02:14 -0500

Andrew Canon with the Metropolitan Planning Organization talked about the over $2 billion funds coming to our area for road improvements. Hidalgo County Sherriff Eddie Guerra talked about how they are helping border patrol, patrol our border. Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talked about the tax cut coming to the residents of Edinburg. Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 manager Sonny Hinojosa talked about the latest water levels at the reservoir. Ed Campirano, Director at the Port of Brownsville gave us the latest news form the port.

Local water level update and the state of the realty market.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:20:21 -0500

Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 manager Sonny Hinojosa gave us a water level update. Realtor Brian Reed gave us an update on the realty market. UT-RGV President, Dr. Guy Bailey talked about the Fall enrollment numbers at UT-RGV. Dr. Jesus Rodriguez, president of Texas Southmost College talked about the partnership with Space TV. U.S. Customs officer Elias Rodriguez talked about the number of illegal drugs they have seized along our border in the fiscal year.

More kids go back to school; a new expansion to a local hospital and an update of the local sales tax numbers.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:41:31 -0500

Dr. J A Gonzalez, McAllen ISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Dr. Dino Coronado, Weslaco ISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Lance Ames, CEO south Texas Health Systems talked about the new expansion at the Edinburg location. Ed Campirano, Director of the Port of Brownsville gave us an update from the port. Matt Ruszczak with COSTEP gave us the latest local sales tax numbers.

Some kids are back to school; we get an update on water levels at the reservoir plus we get a local covid and monkey pox update.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:55:27 -0500

Dr. Mario Salinas, Edinburg CISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Dr. Alicia Noyola, Harlingen ISD Superintendent talked about the 1st day of school. Sonny Hinojosa, Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 manager gave us a water level update from the reservoir. Dr. Jesus Rodriguez from Texas Southmost College gave us an update on Texas Southmost College. Eddie Olivarez with Hidalgo County Health gave us a Covid 19 and Monkey pox update.

What vaccines are needed as kids head back to school plus more possible water restrictions.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:02:12 -0500

Pediatrician, Dr. Martin Garza talks about the vaccines kids need as they head back to school. Jill Dominguez, area Superintendent for IDEA Public Schools talks about the 1st day school. Steven Sanchez, with North Alamo Water Supply talked about possible water restrictions for their customers. Dan Silva talks about being named the new leader at the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. Jaime Longoria with the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency talked about the rental assistance program ending soon.

A big step for an LNG node at the Port of Brownsville plus more water restrictions

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:53:14 -0500

Ed Campirano, Port of Brownsville talked about the significance of getting an LNG node at the Port of Brownsville. Sonny Hinojosa, General Manager of Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 gave us a water level update John Bruciak, Brownsville Public Utilities Board, talks about water restrictions in Brownsville. Mark Vega with McAllen Public Utility gave us an update on water restrictions in McAllen. David Favela with the city of San Benito talked about upcoming water restrictions coming to San Benito.

Has the influx of illegal immigrants along our border gone down.

News Talk 710 KURV — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:40:32 -0500

Senator Ted Cruz talked about his visit to border as the influx of illegal immigrants continues. Sonny Hinojosa, General Manager of Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 gave us a water level update Natasha Del Barrio with the Bert Ogden group, talks about how car sales are going. Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez gave us an economic update from Harlingen Dr. Sonya Reddy talked about Alzheimer’s starts in the mouth? Gum disease, oral bacteria strongly linked to mind-robbing condition.

Could we see water restrictions soon?

News Talk 710 KURV — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:26:15 -0500

In this episode: Sonny Hinojosa, General Manager of Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 gave us a water level update Mark Vega, General Manager McAllen Public Utilities talks about possible water restrictions Edinburg CISD Superintendent, Dr. Mario Salinas talks about improvement in school security. Dr. James Castillo, Cameron County Health Authority gave us a Covid-19 update form Cameron County. Sebby Haddad with Lone Star National Bank talked about the RGV economy.

An uptick in the local economy?

News Talk 710 KURV — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:11:12 -0500

In this episode: Matt Ruszsceck with COSTEP gives us the May retail numbers from our area. Andrea Hance, Executive Director of Texas Shrimp Association gives us an update on the shrimping season. Ed Campirano, Brownsville Port Director gives us an update on what’s happening at the port of Brownsville. Matt Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley updates us on the construction of the new hospital in Edinburg. Cori Pena with the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation talks about being appointed as director and her vision for Brownsville.

Countdown commencing for Space X to launch!

News Talk 710 KURV — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:36:33 -0500

In this episode: Helen Ramirez, Assistant City Manager of Brownsville talks about Space X getting the green light to launch from space port at Boca Chica. DHR CEO Dr. Sohail Rao talks about services coming to Starr County. Hidalgo County Elections administrator Yvonne Ramon talks about her retirement. Keith Patridge with McAllen Economic Development gives us an update on the economic front Certified Financial Planner Michael Davidson talks about inflation and consumer confidence