---The 1st topic of this edition discusses the serious nursing shortage in the Valley, its causes, and the effects it has on delivery of medical care to patients seeking hospitalization.

---In the 2nd topic (begins at 7:58 into edition), the Chairman for the Hidalgo Co. Water District #3 comments on the city's two legislative bills seeking to take over control of the district. Then the Mayor of McAllen and Commissioner John Ingram give their reasons for choosing to take over the water district.

---The 3rd topic (begins at 18:53 into edition) features interviews of the two main founders of the RGV's first kidney transplant center. In which they mention the great need for kidney transplants in this region which has one of the highest per capita incidence of diabetes in the U.S., resulting in increased renal failures necessitating kidney transplant options.