Best Texas Samuel Sanchez Podcasts (2025)

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S3.EP23 - Rio Grande Recap: Looking back at Season 3 of The Valley’s Local Podcast 26:47

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That’s a wrap on Season 3 of The Rio Grande Podcast! Thanks so much for making this the Rio Grande Valley’s local show and we had a great time getting to know the valley a little better with every episode. Which episode was your favorite? Let us know you watched in the comments and tell us what you’d love to see on season 4! Text us! Support the sh…

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Talking Vaqueros Football and Week Break 8:40

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Hey guys, welcome to another week on the show! Actually… we’re going to be taking this week off the show, but we still wanted to come on for a little bit for you guys! We had to talk about UTRGV football and the fact that the Vaqueros DESTROYED Sul Ross State 66-0! On another note, if you’ve been loving the show, we’d love if you could help us grow…

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S3.EP22 - Josh Moroles, Documentary Filmmaker: Hidden Issues in the RGV 55:45

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Josh Moroles is a local filmmaker working to make sure the community is aware of the issues around them. Find out what's happening right in our backyards - From cat deaths to polluted waters. Listen in to find out what's going on and the things we can do to make our lives better here at home. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe to ⁠ …

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S3.EP21 - Dr. Rashmi Chandran: Rediscovering “Health” in the Rio Grande Valley 38:43

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What is “health”? ‘AltaCair Foundation’ President Dr. Rashmi Chandran joins the show this week to help us reimagine what health is all about - and to invite the public to AltaCair’s Accelerator health summit happening in Harlingen on September 4th. Her foundation works to address the basic needs of underserved populations here at home, connecting i…

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S3.EP20: We Asked a 956 Movie Theatre Manager What Employees Wish You Knew 27:47

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We’ve been wanting to talk to people in different industries and work settings and pick their brains on what they wish the public knew about their jobs - in order to help us be more understanding with them and get a better idea of what things are really like for them behind the scenes. Our first contestant for this conversation is Mr. Montez, an as…

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S3.EP19: Vaqueros Football - UTRGV Senior Vice President & AD Chasse Conque 26:35

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D1 College Football is here! The entire Rio Grande Valley has been waiting decades for this moment - and it’s finally happening. Chasse Conque is the Director of Athletics and Sr. VP of UTRGV and he sat down with us to highlight the magnitude of this accomplishment and get us all riled up for our very own college football team. This program is goin…

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S3.EP18: Dr. Ebere Iheanacho, DDS - “ExtractionKing” on RGV Dental Health 51:50

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Meet Dr. Ebere Iheanacho, DDS - Also known as the Extraction King! Listen in and discover how this Dallas, Texas dentist found himself all the way down in McAllen and how he fell in love with the Rio Grande Valley. We’re talking dental health and myths, pro tips and warnings, and Dr. Ebere highlights his new FREE dental clinic event coming soon Hug…

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S3.EP17 - ArnieTex: South Texas’ BBQ Legend Arnie Segovia 42:41

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ArnieTex is in the house! There’s nobody bigger in the BBQ world than the Valley’s own Arnie Segovia, and this week he’s hopping on the mic with us for some barbecue legend origins stories as he reflects on his incredible cookoff career and the culmination of his new cookbook. ArnieTex has amassed over 1 MILLION YouTube subscribers and 700K Instagr…

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S3.EP16 - Unfinished Business: The Road to Pro with Valentina Morales, NFL Cheer Finalist 42:57

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: This week we’re talking to Valentina Morales, 2025 Houston Texans Cheer finalist. NFL cheer squads are as competitive and rigorous as any professional sports team, and they’re just now staring to earn the respect deserved. The rules of chasing any dream boil down to the same fundamental steps: Never. Give. Up. Huge thanks to Va…

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S3 - INOHA Full Band Street Interview (UNCUT) 10:00

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Check out what San Antonio's own INOHA had to say after their set at Pharr Out Records for Record Store Day 2025. Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas: Samuel Sanchez

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S3.EP15 - Record Store Day 2025 at Pharr Out Records 20:54

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This week we look back at Record Store Day 2025 at the best record shop in the Valley: Pharr Out Records. We decided to try something new and interview attendees to pick their brains on some fun music- and valley-related topics. We might start doing more street interviews… let us know what you think! Text us! Support the show…

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S3.EP14 - RGV Unpopular Opinions: The Valley Said What?? 26:43

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S3.EP13 - San Antonio (ISN’T) South Texas, Local Eats, & Valley Views 26:48

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This week three friends sit back and discuss some RGV-focused topics: Is San Antonio considered South Texas? Favorite local food joint? How do we pronounce the “Grande” in Rio Grande Valley? Favorite music artist? Thanks for supporting the show and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube to help us grow and bring you more of the content…

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S3.EP12 - Defending the Valley with Simran Singh, Esq. 32:33

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Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas: Samuel Sanchez

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S3.EP11 - Physical Exercise for the Mind with Aaron Trains, Personal Trainer 32:43

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Meet Aaron, a personal trainer who used rigorous physical exercise to help develop his own mental strength in the wake of anxiety and depression. There’s a lot of great reasons to get up and get moving - and mental wellness is at the top of the list. #rgv #956 #riograndevalley #mentalhealth #exercise Text us! Support the show…

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S3.EP10 - Unexplained RGV: Edinburg UFO Incident and More with Daniel Alan Jones and Lillian Jimenez 43:26

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S3.EP9 - The Pablo Picasso Incident: Uriel Landeros, Muralist 41:22

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A Picasso?! Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas/RGV 956: Samuel Sanchez

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S3.EP8.PT2 - La Villa Reál: 30 Years of Entertainment HISTORY, Continued 31:54

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The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintani…

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S3.EP8 - La Villa Reál: 30 Years of MASSIVE Entertainment in the Valley, Pt.1 32:12

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The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center. Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintani…

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ICYMI - Valley Drivers, Llanteros, and Why We Love the RGV 30:01

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This week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social me…

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S3.EP7 - Keeping the Valley Moving with Mario Garza, Physical Therapist 31:47

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This week we take a look at the health of the 956 through the lens of physical therapy. Listen to Mario Garza, Doctor of Physical Therapy as he helps us get active and gives us some useful tips on staying healthy and moving in our community. Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on social media and check out @CoreRehabPT for more of Dr.…

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S3.EP6 - Sweeter Dreams and Better Sleep with Angela 28:12

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What does bamboo have to do with a good night’s rest? This week we explore the world of Dulce Dreams Clothing to discover a new way to achieve sweeter dreams and unravel the new “sleepmaxxing” trend. Huge thanks to Angela of @DulceDreamsClothing for jumping on the mic and sharing her sustainable , hypoallergenic new venture. Don’t forget to subscri…

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S3.EP5 - Dr. Ireland Gonzalez, Veterinarian 26:45

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Any pet lovers out there?? This week we talk to Dr. Ireland Gonzalez, DVM and learn how to take better care of our furry friends and pick Dr. Gonzalez’ brain on animal care in the Rio Grande Valley. Thanks for listening, and don’t give your pets any garlic! Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and submit your Valley homework…

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S3.EP4 - Natural Wine 101 with Myra Anzaldua 29:27

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S3.EP3: Only-In-The-RGV?? Unraveling ‘Valleyisms’ 28:52

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This week we go back and dissect the comments section of one of our TikTok posts, discovering things that are apparently Only-In-The-Valley with a guest from California for some insight and verification. How many things can you think of that are only in the 956? #ForTheValley Thanks for subscribing to the show on YouTube and for the incredible IG s…

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S3.EP2 - Inside Level 1 Trauma in South Texas with Dr. Jeffrey Skubic 28:44

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As the Valley reaches new heights in growth and development, we see the need for higher levels of complex medical care. The Valley isn’t ’small’ anymore, and neither are its capabilities. This week we enter the world of Level 1 Trauma with Dr. Jeffrey Skubic, Trauma Medical Director with DHRHealth. We explore what goes on inside DHR’s Trauma Unit a…

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S3.EP1 - Wildlife Photography in the RGV with Manny Marquez 34:55

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Aaand we’re back! Welcome to Week 1 of the THIRD season of @TheRioGrandePodcast! We’re starting this thing off by heading to the brush country at Santa Cruz Ranch with local wildlife photographer @peaceofwildlifetx Emmanuel Marquez to get a glimpse of his work in the RGV oasis that is our backyard wildlife scene. The Valley’s parks and refuges are …

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Season 2 Recap 39:55

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And just like that, Season 2 is all wrapped up! Thanks so much for supporting the show and a huge thank-you to all our guests for an awesome season and great conversations. We can’t wait to be back next season - things are going to look a whole lot different! Don’t forget to subscribe to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and social media and thanks f…

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Welcome to The Rio Grande Valley! 40:44

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This week we’re going back to the basics and talking about what the RGV is all about and giving visitors some insight in the area known as Deep South Texas. Welcome to McAllen, and welcome to the Rio Grande Valley! #ForTheValley #McAllen #RGV #956 Text us! Support the showBy Rio Grande Valley, Texas - RGV 956

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The Rio Grande Podcast: Valley Drivers, Llanteros and Why We Love The RGV 30:04

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This week the podcast crew sits down to dissect the feedback on a recent RGV #Reddit post on reasons why we love the #956. Sit back and enjoy a fun conversation on the area you know so well - and hear Sam’s take on the whole ‘Valley Drivers’ situation. Thanks for subscribing to @TheRioGrandePodcast on YouTube and for following the show on social me…

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The Podcast Meets the Palo Santo Market 18:07

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Bradley Freeman Jr.: From Brownsville TX to Sesame Street, The Muppets and Beyond 52:09

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Bradley Freeman, Jr. grew up dreaming of puppeteering for A-list TV shows like Sesame Street and The Muppets. Fast forward only a few short years, and he is doing Exactly that. It’s amazing: A regular Sesame Street character puppeteer from Brownsville! Get to know @BradleyFreemanJr and listen in on his incredibly rare journey straight to the top of…

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Actress Dannie McCallum from Edinburg, TX! 55:49

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Marvel’s Echo- and Tom Hanks’ Here Actress Dannie McCallum is an Edinburg native who has excelled in the world of film/theatre since her time with ECISD. Now in LA, Dannie is a full-time actress who has already taken on multiple roles in her exciting career. Today, she hops on the podcast to spend some time with the place she calls home. Get to kno…

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UTRGV Football RB Coach Marco Regalado 32:51

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V’s Up! This week we sit down with UTRGV Football RB Coach Marco Regalado, a Zapata, TX native who found his way back to South Texas. You’ll find him on the sidelines or on stage, and you just might find him behind the grill. Find out how he discovered his love for coaching and what drives him every day. Get to know another member of your all-new D…

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KRGV's Tim Smith! 59:19

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This week and we sit down and get to know one of the most recognized and loved faces of the Rio Grande Valley: Channel 5’s very own Tim Smith! Tim reflects on his career journey, shares what he loves about covering weather in South Texas, and answers some fun questions in between. Huge thanks to Tim for taking some time to share his story with the …

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Harlingen’s Cookies4College: A Sweet Small-Business Journey with Madelynn Birdwell 1:09:43

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This week we sit down with Madelynn Birdwell, founder/owner of the beloved ‘Cookies4College’ in Harlingen. We wanted to know: How do you grow a small unknown college-saving side gig into a thriving high-demand business that everyone loves? This is another RGV market/pop-up shop success story that you’ll love, from an incredible local you should kno…

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Nana's Taqueria: A Little Piece of Beautiful México in Weslaco, TX 58:55

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Have you been to @NanasTaqueria in Weslaco? What has blossomed into a ‘Business of the Year’ success story started out as a last-ditch effort to stay afloat in the middle of life-changing moves on a small corner lot in Weslaco. Listen in as owner Roxanna Treviño looks back on a whirlwind journey of determination, necessity, vulnerability and love t…

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Steve Rogers: I Survived Getting Hit By a Truck 1:00:21

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Meet Stephen Rogers, an auto-pedestrian accident victim who lived to tell the tale. Rogers’ life got slammed to a halt by a nightmare of an accident right in front of his daughter. One month-long medically induced coma and multiple trauma and reconstructive surgeries later, he joins the show to reflect on his journey to recovery. Make sure to follo…

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Rick Torres, Paramedic/Fire (Pt.2) - The Life of a Paramedic in South Texas 54:44

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A look inside the lives of our local first responders: Rick Torres is a veteran paramedic with also 10 years of service as a firefighter. As citizens/residents of our communities, we don’t always get to see what really goes on inside the lives and careers of our first-responder neighbors. We learn today that the role of a paramedic involves a lot m…

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Rick Torres, Firefighter/Paramedic (Pt.1) - Inside Fire Rescue in the RGV 39:02

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A look inside the lives of our local first responders: Rick Torres is a 10-year veteran firefighter with 2 years of service as a paramedic. As citizens/residents of our communities, we don’t always get to see what really goes on inside the lives and careers of our first-responder neighbors. We learn today that the role of a firefighter involves a l…

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Sea Turtle, Inc. - Saving the Planet’s Sea Turtles with Wendy Knight, CEO 42:14

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This week we take a deep dive into the work going on at Sea Turtle, Inc. in South Padre Island. Have you visited yet? Sea Turtle, Inc. truly is the future of sea turtle conservation for the world. The most common species found here is the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle - a critically endangered species. One of the facility’s biggest objectives? Educating…

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Gilbert Hernandez of ‘Búho’: The Community Bookstore that Brownsville Needed 41:43

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Have you checked out ‘Búho’ bookstore? Búho is the Rio Grande Valley’s newest local bookstore in downtown Brownsville. What started out literally as a wandering shower thought turned into a local gem of a bookshop that is bringing people together every week to help build the sense of community that the 956 deserves. From regular wine tastings to ad…

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Therapist Valerie Rivera: Trauma, Relationships and Healing in the 956 49:22

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This week we take a dive into the world of therapy and counseling with licensed therapist Valerie Rivera to discuss the state of mental health in the Rio Grande Valley. As a specialist in childhood trauma and couples therapy, Valerie works hard to brighten the lives of her neighbors by helping them heal from life’s trials and navigate everyday chal…

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‘Freddsters’: 1.4 Million on TikTok! Meet Major Foodie-Content Creator Alfredo Garcia 51:39

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Freddsters is in the building! This week we sit down with viral tik tok foodie Alfredo Garcia to talk about his career in content creation and explore how he was able to go from working with the family business to exploding into social media stardom. We also discuss how he found himself in the middle of a viral situation with singer Cardi B! With o…

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Music Artist Daphne Michelle: A Singer’s Dream Unfolding in Front of the World 37:14

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Have you discovered the beautiful Daphne Michelle? Check out this week’s episode to see what it took to turn a dream into a goal - and a goal into an unfolding beautiful reality. Listen to Daphne’s story and check out the music style that is taking her to new heights in the Latin American music world. Support her work and don’t forget to follow @Da…

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Mercedes Author Tessie Ledesma: Fulfilling Dreams and Spreading Love with Polly the Possum 45:14

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Tessie Ledesma is a new author who chased her lifelong dream of writing a book, a journey that took her from pageants to possums in the middle of the pandemic. When she saw first-hand the need to spread a much-needed message about self-love and belonging, she knew she had to act, but she needed to find a way to speak to the thousands of kids that n…

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Lexi Peralta: The (Non-Toxic) Candles That Keep Harlingen Glowing 39:33

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Hey guys! This week we head to Harlingen to talk to Ms. Lexi Peralta of Jade Candle Co. to meet another local business owner who has taken Cameron County by storm with her non-toxic custom made candles. The story of how she got into this business is as fun and interesting as she is herself! Learn about the candle-making process, what she loves abou…

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Celebrity Chef Graham Campbell: From Scotland to Edinburg (Texas!) 49:05

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Did you know the Rio Grande Valley is home to a Michelin-starred celebrity chef? Meet Chef Graham Campbell, owner of Castlehill Bistro in Edinburg, Texas. Find out how a bona fide Scottish Head Chef found his way from the small towns of Scotland to the biggest cooking competitions in the USA. Before he finally found his place in South Texas, he tou…

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RGV Dietician Isaac Anzaldua - Food, Culture and Perspective 54:27

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This week we head to Rio Grande City to talk to Mr. Isaac Anzaldua, Registered Dietician. You might recognize his last name as he is connected to the people that the Anzalduas Park and Bridge around Mission, Texas are named after. Join the conversation as he reflects on his love of food, culture and his people. Be sure to follow @nuestro.nutrition …

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UTRGV Vaquero Football: The Rio Grande Valley Meets Head Coach Travis Bush 24:45

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Hey #VaqueroNation! Your very first UTRGV Football Head coach Mr. Travis Bush has arrived to #RallyTheValley behind our new D1 football program and it’s time to get to know him a little better! A true Texan through-and-through, Coach Bush has absolutely made his mark at the highest levels of Texas High School- and College football, both as a player…