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How to Avoid Internet Scams: Terry Speicher

On our most recent 915 Talk Show, we were joined by special guest Terry Speicher, a savvy expert in navigating the wild world of internet scams. Terry shared invaluable advice on how to protect yourself from sneaky text messages, phishing emails, and shady phone calls all designed to swipe your hard-earned money. He broke down the key differences between a scam and a fraud, helping listeners spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Plus, Terry shed light on why scammers love pushing Bitcoin payments—and why it’s a red flag with no way back once the money’s gone. Arm yourself with the knowledge to outsmart the scammers!

Vanessa Sivadge: The Nurse Who Sounded The Alarm

Vanessa Sivadge is a registered nurse and whistleblower from Houston, Texas, who exposed alleged secret gender-affirming care practices, including hormone treatments for minors, at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH). Working in the endocrinology clinic, she claims TCH violated Texas law and illegally billed Medicaid, despite the hospital’s denials. In 2023, she supported Dr. Eithan Haim’s leaks, faced FBI intimidation, and went public in 2024 with journalist Christopher Rufo. A devout Christian, she sought a religious transfer from the clinic, but TCH fired her in August 2024 after her allegations surfaced, prompting her to sue for retaliation.
If you'd like to find out more, please click the link below.
https://www.givesendgo.com/nurse_whistleblower
https://protectingtexaschildren.com

The Local Food Movement: Patsy Stallworth

Desert Spoon Food Hub is a nonprofit organization based in El Paso, Texas, founded in 2015 by Patsy Terrazas-Stallworth and her daughters, Vanessa Brady and Adriana Clowe. Initially established as a for-profit buyers club sourcing from local farms, it transitioned into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to foster a more local, inclusive, and sustainable food system. Named after the desert spoon (sotol plant) native to the Chihuahuan Desert, the organization reflects its deep ties to the region.
Desert Spoon Food Hub works to support small and mid-sized farmers by coordinating, marketing, aggregating, and distributing locally and regionally sourced foods through fair market channels.

Why Does Fine Arts Education Matter? Ben Vincent

The art teachers losing their jobs in Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas, are typically dedicated educators in their 30s to 50s, with a mix of early-career and veteran instructors who have shaped the district’s elementary fine arts programs. Many hold degrees in art education, fine arts, or related fields from institutions like the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), reflecting the region’s strong teacher-training pipeline. These teachers—numbering among the roughly 300 staff facing layoffs—are often passionate advocates for creativity, having spent years teaching subjects like visual arts and music to Socorro’s 47,000 students, particularly at the elementary level where fine arts are now being cut entirely (except at two specialized academies). We were delighted to have Ben Vincent step up and address this issue.

Bethany Molinar, CEO of Ciudad Nueva here in El Paso.

Ciudad Nueva is a community outreach organization based in El Paso, Texas, focused on empowering youth, supporting families, equipping leaders, and strengthening the community in the downtown Rio Grande neighborhood. Since starting in 2004 with an after-school mentorship program called Launch Pad for 10 third graders, it has grown into a holistic, faith-rooted initiative that serves hundreds of residents through various programs. For youth, Ciudad Nueva offers after-school programs, mentoring, summer camps, soccer and volleyball teams, job training, and college preparation to foster academic success, personal growth, and leadership skills. For families, it provides resources like job referrals, English classes, financial literacy programs, a food co-op, mental health workshops, and immigration legal service consultations. The organization also hires local leaders as "Community Connectors" to support and empower their neighbors, while a Community Advisory Board advocates for neighborhood improvements. Through partnerships with churches, nonprofits, and local entities, Ciudad Nueva works to cultivate hope and create an environment where immigrant youth and families can thrive, emphasizing long-term community development and transformation in central El Paso.
If you'd like to learn more, click the link below
https://ciudadnueva.org

Immigration… is there a solution? Martin Lopez-Wilson

From Mafia Princess to God's Princess: Barbara Cueto

Barbara Cueto has a story that her hometown of El Paso needs to hear.  Her story is rife with challenges and has been featured on the radio program Unshackled and also on the Eric Metaxas Podcast.  As you listen in, be challenged to pray for those around us who are living through similar challenges today, and then be prepared to be floored by the redeeming power of our Father in Heaven.

El Paso Citizens' Police Academy, Community Events & Retail: David Doherty

David Doherty is a true Borderland patriot.  He loves his city and bringing people together.  In this conversation, we discuss the El Paso Citizens' Police Academy, Community Events and David's journey in retail.

An El Paso War Hero & The Blue Whistler Cannon: Historian Bernie Sargen

Bernie Sargent loves history AND he loves our Borderland community.  Bernie's passion for Borderland history shines through in this lively discussion focusing on a WWI war hero from El Paso and the saga of the Blue Whistler Cannon.  Listen in, be prepared to learn, and have fun!
 

What Is An Army Chaplain and What Do They Do? Chaplain Ryan Johnson