Brownsville at Large with Tino Villarreal Jr.

Brownsville is growing at a rapid pace… If we want our community to compete in the future then education and workforce development have to lead the way.I sit down with Veronica Gonzales from UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to talk about how the City and UTRGV are working together through the “Task Force of the Future” to align growth, opportunity, and workforce needs.We talk about:✅ The expansion of Engineering programs in Brownsville✅ Workforce opportunities connected to SpaceX, LNG, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing✅ The future UTRGV expansion into North Brownsville✅ Student life, internships, research, and keeping local talent here at home✅ How Brownsville students can pursue more degrees locally without having to leave the cityEpisode Highlights:​ Over $514 MILLION invested by UTRGV into Brownsville since 2015​ UTRGV enrollment now exceeds 35,000 students Valley-wide​ Nearly 90% of students pay little to no tuition through financial aid and Tuition Advantage​ Engineering expansion directly tied to future workforce demand in Brownsville​ The City of Brownsville and UTRGV are building long-term partnerships focused on economic growth and opportunityGrowth is here. The question now is whether we are preparing our people to lead it?Watch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts:

Texas legend Vince Young joins Commissioner Tino Villarreal Jr. on Brownsville At Large for a powerful conversation about football, family, leadership, adversity, and inspiring the next generation.From Madison High School to the University of Texas, from the unforgettable national championship win over USC to becoming an NFL quarterback, Vince Young shares the lessons that shaped his life on and off the field. But this conversation is about more than football.During his visit to Brownsville, Vince spoke with local students about hard work, discipline, failure, social media, leadership, and the importance of believing in yourself even when life gets difficult.In this episode, Vince opens up about his journey, his relationship with Coach Mack Brown, the meaning behind number 10, his life today as a father and businessman, and why giving back to young people has become part of his purpose.Episode Highlights:• Vince Young returns to Brownsville to connect with local youth• Growing up in adversity and choosing discipline over distractions• The role of mentors, coaches, and staying focused early on• College recruitment and the path to the University of Texas• The story behind the 2006 National Championship vs USC• The legendary 4th down play and winning touchdown• Why discipline mattered more than celebration in that moment• Getting drafted to the NFL and proving doubters wrong• The meaning behind wearing number 10• Life after football: family, business, and giving back• Staying connected with Coach Mack Brown and teammates• Thoughts on today’s Texas Longhorns and Arch Manning• A powerful message to youth about failure and resilience• The impact of social media and staying grounded in real life• Leadership, respect, and carrying yourself with purpose• Closing message: kindness and positive energyWatch the full episode of Brownsville at Large and hear the story behind the athlete, the leader, and the man.* Vince Young interview* Vince Young Texas Longhorns* Vince Young Rose Bowl* Vince Young motivation* Brownsville at Large* Brownsville Texas podcast#VinceYoung#TexasLonghorns#RoseBowl#Motivation#Leadership#BrownsvilleTexas#Podcast#RGV