Luis Buentello brings 12 years of congressional experience working for Blake Farenthold and Michael Cloud to his run for Texas District 34. Born in Mexico, became a citizen after a 5-year process, cut red tape for veterans and constituents, and now wants the job for himself. Discusses why he resigned from Cheniere Energy to run, running a clean campaign despite dirt on opponents, the Farenthold settlement, desalinization expertise from Saudi Arabia and Israel, guest worker visas for construction, why he won't attack other candidates, and how character in little things (like asking before placing yard signs) reveals who someone will be in Washington. Blog Post Here.

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Mayra Flores discusses her run for Texas District 34, which now includes Corpus Christi. From working cotton fields in Memphis, Texas to respiratory therapy to Congress, she addresses water crisis solutions, border security misconceptions, faith through political betrayal, her divorce as a Christian, Trump's endorsement flip, and why she believes Corpus needs $20-30/hour jobs. Unfiltered conversation on immigration, cartel influence, desalinization debate, and balancing motherhood with campaigning. Blog Post Here.

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Bull session with three Corpus Christi comedy veterans: Tina La Cochina fresh off her Kill Tony appearance at the Mothership, Javi Luna discussing comedy etiquette and roast battle boundaries, and Lito Cortez running the only clean comedy showcase in town for 9 years. Topics: surviving panic attacks on stage in front of 2.5 million viewers, why Corpus is big enough for everyone, the social media trap, and why being funny isn't the same as being a comedian. Plus: misconceptions about the local scene and planning a clean open mic.