From Podcast to Public Office: Ruben Camarillo’s Case for County Judge (Ep. 263)

Tonight I sat down with Ruben J. Camarillo—U.S. Army veteran, small business owner, and host of the Now You Know Eagle Pass podcast—who’s now running for Maverick County Judge. We dug into leadership, accountability, and what transparency should actually look like in county government. Ruben talked about how Army values shaped his approach to responsibility, why he believes Maverick County needs to work together across factions, and his priorities around public safety, EMS and fire services, and funding the Sheriff’s Office. We also covered infrastructure gaps in rural areas like Quemado and El Indio, response times, meeting accessibility, budget visibility, and what real economic growth should look like beyond more fast food—think warehousing, higher-paying jobs, and responsible use of grants. Beyond policy, we got personal: the importance of faith in his daily life, what community means in a border town, and why unity—without uniformity—is essential for the future of Maverick County. If you’re voting this primary season, this conversation will help you get a clearer picture of Ruben’s leadership style, his platform, and his vision for a stronger, more transparent Maverick County.Follow The Joe Rooz Show:https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch LIVE tonight at 7PM CT Rumble.com/JoeRooz YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowTwitch TV: https://twitch.tv/joeroozInstagram: https://instagram.com/notjoeroozTikTok: https://tiktok.com/joe.roozMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:56) Opening from Asylum Studios and show setup(00:01:51) Recap of Wednesdays episode with Paul Schrader(00:03:01) Texas primary season and call to vote(00:04:20) Introducing guest Ruben J. Camarillo and his background(00:08:04) Lighthearted icebreakers and language confessions(00:11:42) Path to service: community, Army values, and mentors(00:18:39) From podcasting to candidacy and media philosophy(00:21:00) Local politics intensity and audience Q&A begins(00:24:27) Origins of the Now You Know Eagle Pass podcast(00:27:31) Supporting small businesses and neutral coverage(00:28:59) Top issues: division, community unity, and the big freeze(00:31:43) Border security stance and public concerns(00:34:06) Transparency in local government and meetings access(00:35:56) Budget gaps, Sheriffs staffing, and public safety funding(00:39:05) Infrastructure challenges in rural areas(00:41:00) Plans: grants, engineers, and candid updates(00:44:18) Why services stall in Quemado and working together(00:45:34) Attracting higherpaying jobs and industry growth(00:45:51) Life on the border: perceptions versus reality(00:47:42) Balancing security, stability, and budgets(00:48:54) EMS, fire, and Sheriff response times(00:52:32) Vision for a united Maverick County(00:54:27) Faith, leadership, and accountability philosophy(00:56:39) Closing case to voters and personal inspirations(00:58:22) Where to find Ruben and show wrapup - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com