The 956 Drive Home Rewind

The 956 Drive Home – Zach Cantu and Davis Rankin talk about what’s happening in the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas.

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We look at news coming out of Mexico, what are veterans facing in 2025, can the oil industry recover from the government shutdown, and how are local farmers dealing with the water shortage.

Idelfonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us the latest news coming from Mexico. Ron Glasgow an advocate for veterans, talked about what veterans are facing in 2025.Tim Snyder with Matador Economics, talked about how the oil industry is recovering after the government shutdown ended.Local farmer Brian Jones talked about how local farmers are dealing with the water shortage.  

11-16
48:10

We look at the Texas economy, how older people are keeping their brains healthy, the U.S. Transportation Department cancels 13 routes to Mexico and are there too many political signs during election seasons.

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman gives us a stet of the Texas economy.  Dr. Patrick Porter talked about a recent study that showed some older people have cognitive function on par with younger people.  McAllen City manager Issac Tawil talked about US Transportation department cancelling 13 routes to Mexico.  Political science professor Dr. Bo Kabal talked about the many political signs during election seasons. 

11-07
43:49

What does the Bowie Development Project in McAllen entail, we look at the growth in blue collar jobs, what’s the latest in Texas politics and we look at the Texas A&M education center in McAllen.

McAllen City manager Issac Tawil talked about Bowie Development project. Blue collar jobs expert Roger Wakefield talked about why people are leaving white collar jobs for blue collar jobs.  Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum report gave us the latest from Texas politics.  Manny Vela talked about the impact of the Texas A&M higher education center has had in the RGV. 

11-01
44:50

We look at some of the bigger political races in Texas, how to get into college sororities, The Texas GOP censored 5 republican law makers, and a recent survey done for senator of Texas shows a surprise on the democrat side.

Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about some of the bigger political races from Texas.  Stacia Damron from Hiking and Heels, a sorority coaching program talked about how to get in a sorority in college.  Renzo Downey with the Texas Tribune talked about the Texas GOP censoring 5 Republican law makers.  Michael Adams with Texas Southern University talked about a recent survey done to see who leads on the democrat side for a senator of Texas. 

10-17
48:24

We get an update on the latest news on ICE raids, what are the latest headlines coming from Mexico, we look at redistricting in Texas and how is the relations with humans and AI evolving.

Bob Price from Breitbart.com talked about the ongoing ICE raids against illegal immigrants. Ildefonso Ortiz from Breitbart Texas gave us the latest news from Mexico. Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about redistricting in Texas.  Dr. Jonathan Thorpe with quantum connections.com talked about the evolution AI and human relations.

10-10
43:27

We get an update on news from Mexico, the Fed reduces interest rates, we get an oil industry update and what are closed primaries.

Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update on news coming from Mexico.  Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talked about the fed lowering interest rate to .25%. Tim Snyder form Matador economics gave us an update on the oil industry.  Political Science professor Brandon Rottinghaus talked about closed primaries and what does it mean. 

09-26
44:32

We get an update on news from Mexico, Hidalgo County has seen cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, we get an update from Palm Valley Animal Society, and how should social studies be taught in Texas schools.

Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update on news coming from Mexico.  Hidalgo County Health authority Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the county seeing several cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. Jarod Munoz with Palm Valley Animal Society gave us an update on the animal shelter.  L.J. Francis, board member on the State Board of Education talked about a recent vote on how social studies is taught in school.

09-19
43:13

We get an oil industry update, we get a Texas legislative update, what does it take to be a truck driver in 2025, and McAllen revokes permits for some downtown bars.

Economist Tim Snyder with Matador Economics, gave us an update on oil prices.  Brad Johnson with the Texan.news gives us a legislative special session update. Mike Kucharski with JKC Trucking talked about being a truck driver in 2025.  McAllen City Manager Issac Tawil talked about the city revoking permits for some downtown bars. 

09-12
46:30

We get a legislative update, how is the local real estate market doing and what changes could be coming to the downtown McAllen entertainment district.

Brad Johnson with the Texan.news gives us a legislative special session update. Harvey Krongberg with the Quorum Report also gives us a legislative update.  Local realtor Craig Grove gives us a local realty update. McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil talked about possible changes coming to the downtown McAllen entertainment district.

09-06
45:33

State democrat representatives leave the state to avoid quorum during the special session, we get an energy update, state democrats return for the 2nd special session, how has ICE immigration raids affected the local labor market.

Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about democrat representatives leaving the state to avoid quorum at the special session. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gives us an energy update.  Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about democrat representatives returning to the state for a 2nd special session. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos talked about the current budget and how is ICE roundups are affecting the labor market.

08-26
44:45

School is back in session, motorist should take caution around schools, we look at the budget for McAllen, McAllen International Airport is looking to expand, and how important is sleep for kids going back to school.

Edinburg police chief Jaime Ayala talked about the back-to-school road safety. McAllen mayor Javier Villalobos talked about creating a balance budget for McAllen. Jeremy Santoscoy, Director of Aviation with McAllen International Airport talked about expanding the airport.Healthy living expert Paul Folford talked about the importance of sleep for kids heading back to school.

08-15
44:30

: A recent Texas Polls shows the how Texas residents feel about THC, rightwing Texas lawmakers are trying to California your Texas, is paying college athletes getting out of hand, and we get an update on news happening in Mexico.

Dr. Jim Henson with the Texas Politic Project talks about a recent survey done to see how Texans feel about THC. Christopher Hooks with Texas Monthly talked about how dome right wing lawmakers are trying to California your Texas.Football Fred Alfaro talked about how paying college athletes is getting out of control.Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest news from Mexico.

08-05
42:16

We get an update on news happening in Mexico, how will tariffs on tomatoes affect the RGV, we get an update on the upcoming legislative special session, and how will the proposed Medicaid spending cuts affect the RGV.

Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest news from Mexico.Dante Galeazzi, President of the Texas International Produce Association talked about new tariffs on tomatoes. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report talked about the upcoming Texas legislative special session. Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the proposed cuts to Medicaid spending in the latest budget bill.

07-18
53:28

: What does a new Texas poll show about how Texans feel, we get an update on news happening in Mexico, we take a look at the upcoming special session, and how is Hidalgo County helping with the flooding in Central Texas.

Dr. Jim Henson at the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin talked about a recent poll conducted in Texas.Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest news from Mexico.Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report talked about the upcoming Texas legislative special session. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez talks about how the county is helping flooding relief efforts in central Texas. 

07-11
49:37

We talk with Robert Edsel about his new book, how does the European Union affect our tech, what’s the latest travel advisory for Mexico, and we get an update on oil prices.

Robert Edsel talks about his new book “Remember Us”. Tech expert Kyle Moran talked about how the EU (European Union) is involved in our tech.Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest Mexico travel advisoryTim Snyder with Matador Economics gives us an update on oil prices. 

07-03
44:39

We talk about the ebb and flow of the current US economy, how might FEMA cuts affect a local community, how are the current US Mexico relations, and Texas decides to stop funding the state border wall program.

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talks about the ebb and flows of the current economy. Berenice Garcia with the Texas Tribune talks about how FEMA cuts might affect a local community.Dr. Tony Payan talks about the latest in U.S Mexico Relations.Zach Despart with the Texas Tribune talks about Texas not funding the state border wall program. 

06-28
42:09

We talk with the owner of one of the top BBQ places in Texas, how is AI affecting the workplace, the SBA is in town to help small businesses, and we look at the latest news coming out of Mexico.

George Watts from GW’s BBQ talks about being named one of the top BBQ restaurants in Texas. Workplace expert Heather Lisle talked about how AI is changing the workplace.Gabe Perales PIO, Small Business Association talked about how they are helping small businesses after flooding rains in March.Brandon Darby with Breitbart Texas gave us the latest news coming out of Mexico.

06-21
46:37

: How are Tik Tok mental health videos affecting Gen Z, we look at the growth of the city of Edinburg, FEMA is in town helping residents affected by a recent flooding rain storm , and we get a recap on the just finished legislative session.

Scott Baradell an expert in trust at Idea growth talks about mental health Tik Toks and how it’s affecting Gen Z.  Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza talks about how Edinburg is growing. Alberto Pillot with FEMA talked about the funds available to residents affected by heavy rains and flooding from a recent storm.   Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Reports gives us a legislative recap. 

06-14
43:40

What rights do kids have concerning social media, we get a Texas legislative recap, we’ll look at the gas and oil prices heading into the summer driving season, and Palm Valley Animal Society will be moving to a new location.

Legal expert Jermy Rosenthal talked about what rights kids have concerning social media bans. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report gives a recap of the Texas legislative session. Ray Trevino from Pecos Country energy talked about the price of oil and gas as we head into the summer driving season.  Jarod Munoz with Palm Valley Animal Society talked about the move to a new location. 

06-07
44:25

How does illegal immigration affect the trucking industry, we get the latest headlines on the news coming out of Mexico, should the government be concerned with our health, Should the U.S. president be allowed to use an auto pen to sign documents.

Mike Kucharski, owner of JKC Trucking talks about how illegal immigration affects the trucking industry.  Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update on news from Mexico. Healthcare policy analyst Sofia Hamilton talked about the Make America Healthy Again movement Jerry Joyner, Host of Weed and Whiskey Tv talks about the future of medical marijuana and hemp in Texas.  Professor Cal Jilson talks about the use of auto pens by U.S. presidents. 

05-31
46:56
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