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December

 
December 31, 2006
Video Only

Save the Trees & Mail-in Ballot Laws

--Tree preservation in the RGV, and an update on mail-in ballot abuse.
December 24, 2006
Video Only

Christmas at the Texas Capitol

--This edition featured a personal holiday tour of the Gov.'s mansion and the Speaker of the Texas House's private "Apartment" in the Capitol.
December 17, 2006
Video Only

Interstates and Fences

--Connecting communities and dividing communities on this edition of Valley Newsline. With special guest Gov. Rick Perry.
December 10, 2006
Video Only

Two Sides To Water

--The current state of water needs and the people who control the flow.
December 3, 2006
Video & Audio

Edinburg Pharmacy School Opens

--University of Texas - Pan American / University of Texas at Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program.

 

November

 
November 26, 2006
Video & Audio

Border Economic Development

--Ron talks with the new head of McAllen Economic Development Corporation.
November 19, 2006
Video & Audio

A New Direction for Cameron County

--The first Republican County Judge-elect for Cameron County in 20 years and the outgoing county judge share their thoughts on the future direction of the county.
November 12, 2006
Video & Audio

Election Aftermath

--Ron and guests discuss the significance that November 7th had and how South Texas maybe a change'n.
November 5, 2006
 

Drainage up for Vote

--Ron wraps up the discussion on the needs for an updated drainage system, which is up for vote in Hidalgo County.

 

October

 
October 29, 2006
Video & Audio

That's One Kinky Interview

--One on one interviews with Kinky Friedman and Gov. Rick Perry. These two candidates for Texas Governor discuss South Texas and Border Issues.
October 22, 2006
 

Walk Against the Border Fence

--Jay Johnson-Castro, Sr., talks about his 176-mile walk from Laredo to Brownsville in protest against the 700 mile border fence.
October 15, 2006
Video & Audio

Bonding for Drainage Part II

--A $100 million bond election is on the ballot for residents of Hidalgo Co., to be voted on. This edition continues the discussion on the needs for an updated drainage system.
October 8, 2006
Video & Audio

Bonding for Drainage

--Ron discusses with guests the seriously inadequate drainage system in Hidalgo County, and what can be done about it.
October 1, 2006
Video & Audio

Protecting Our Water

--Ron finds out what is being done to protect the water supply system of Deep South Texas, which is insecure due to bordering Mexico.

 

September

 
September 24, 2006
Video & Audio

Life of Ann Richards

--A look at the career and life of the late former Governor of Texas.
September 17, 2006
Video & Audio

Academic Health Center Opens in Harlingen

--What the expansion of the University of Texas Health Science Center into the Valley will mean for local students.
September 10, 2006
Video & Audio

Dividing Roads

--Discussing the pros and cons of including a median in the construction of the roads.
September 3, 2006
Video & Audio

Children's Museum

--Ron takes a tour of the recently completed Children's Museum in Brownsville.

 

August

 
August 27, 2006
Video & Audio

To Toll or Not to Toll

--Are toll roads coming to South Texas? Ron finds out why and where.
August 20, 2006
Video & Audio

Goodbye District 25....Hello District 28

--Congressman from District 28: Henry Cuellar, and other Valley officials discuss the newly formed district's problems and needs.
August 13, 2006
Video & Audio

Congressional Lines and a Presidential Visit

--The redrawn congressional districts of South Texas and who will represent them. Also Bush flies down to Anzaldus Park.
August 6, 2006
Video & Audio

Week of August 6, 2006

--Ron discusses the Presidents' Immigration Reform Policy with State Senator Hinojosa.

 

July

 
July 30, 2006
Video & Audio

From Opponents to Colleagues

--Will two former mayors working on the same water board alleviate tensions between the city and the board?
July 16, 2006
Video & Audio

Week of July 16, 2006

--Congressional Redistricting, Immigration, Mexico's Presidential Election, and more.....
July 9, 2006
Video & Audio

Giving Back

--Philanthropic organizations and how to give back to the community.
July 2, 2006
Video & Audio

Hurricane Preparedness

--Preparing yourself for the worst and knowing what to expect in the event of a major evacuation.

 

June

 
June 11, 2006
Video & Audio

Political Border

--In this edition we continue the discussion on immigration with the Republic of the Rio Grande and its relation to the current immigration problems.
June 4, 2006
Video & Audio

The People Manifest Destiny Ignored

--The Mexican-American War which started outside Brownsville and how it effected the current immigration problems.

 

May

 
May 28, 2006
Video & Audio

New Veterans Clinic/VA Summit

--The current status of Veterans Health Care in South Texas.
May 21, 2006
Video & Audio

Last Special Session of the 79th Legislature Ends

--Ron discusses its outcome with the Dean of the RGV Legislative Delegation.
May 14, 2006
Video & Audio

Session on Track/Water Anxiety

--Special Legislative Session update, and the trouble with water.
May 7, 2006
Video & Audio

The Dividing Line

--Ron discusses: school funding, the immigration situation, and funding in general being more difficult; in Austin with Senators Lucio and Hinojosa.

 

April

 
April 30, 2006
Video & Audio

Higher Education is Key

--Ron finds out what is being done to increase higher education enrollment and graduation.
April 23, 2006
Video & Audio

Water Management Troubles

--Will the City of McAllen finally take over the Hidalgo County Water District # 3, which it has wanted for so long?
April 16, 2006
Video & Audio

Changing Demographics

-- With an increasing bicultural population, what can Texas do, to make the best of this unique opportunity.
April 9, 2006
Video & Audio

a Barrister's Race

-- Ron talks with the Candidates for Hidalgo County District Attorney.
April 2, 2006
Video & Audio

Pandora's Immigration Reforms?

--Realities of hispanic immigrants and the economies that depend on them.

 

March

 
March 26, 2006
Video & Audio

Threat of Becoming an Educational Backwater

-- The April Special Legislative Session and what it's outcome could mean for the future of school funding; therefore children and the economy.
March 19, 2006
Video & Audio

A Plethora Run-off

-- Ron talks with the May 13th run-off candidates for Harlingen City Commissioner in Place 1, Place 2, and Place 3.
March 12, 2006
Video & Audio

Show Us Your..... Traffic Jams?

-- Ron finds out what the law enforcement personnel on South Padre Island are doing about the increase of violence & traffic during Spring Break.
March 5, 2006
Video & Audio

Coastal Race

-- Ron talks with the Candidates for State Representative District 43 in the March Democratic Primary.

 

February

 
February 26, 2006
Video & Audio

Gubernatorial Primary

-- Ron talks with the Candidates for Governor in the March Democratic Primary.
February 19, 2006
Video & Audio

Here Comes The Judge

--Ron talks with the candidates in the democratic primary for Hidalgo County Judge (no other party has a candidate running in the main race).
February 12, 2006
Video & Audio

A Plan of Care

--In this edition we discuss the Valley's lack of new nurses, and the trend for current nurses to leave the region.
February 5, 2006
Video & Audio

Border Economic Realities

--University of Texas Pan American Economist's View of South Texas' Economic Realities. Also the Kingsville Pharmacy School needs urgent funding or it will not open.

 

January

 

January 29, 2006
Video & Audio

Political Rumblings

--Discussion on the 2006 Governors race and 2006 Special Legislative Session with Sen. Lucio & Gov. Perry.
January 22, 2006
Video & Audio

We Don't Need No Stink'n Passport

--It seems the current plan in Washington is to make the border between the U.S. and Mexico a ghost town. Will they succeed? Special guest U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
January 15, 2006
Video & Audio

Take 2 Every 5 Hours

--Medicare Prescription Drug Plan deadline and hospitals coming together to help the indigent.
January 8, 2006
Video & Audio

A True Independent?

--Independent candidate for Texas Governor Carole Keeton Strayhorn and her stand on Children's Health Insurance Program. Also U.S. Senator John Cornyn discusses Valley Levee Repairs.

 

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