The oil and gas industry is increasing operations in the Rio Grande Valley with refineries, pipelines, compressor stations, and LNG export facilities. This episode is a reflection on the March 8, 2018, Rio Grande LNG Air Permit Public Meeting that happened in Brownsville, Texas. You will hear my 2 cents about social-economic development, professionalism, organizing the community, and a political narrative. As well as, from 12 individuals that I selected that submitted formal comments.