Delta Oaks Ranch

06/18/2025

Did you suffer any damages during the March 27 Flood? Please watch the entire video to know what to do to get assistance.

FEMA Disaster Assistance – What You Need to Know
WHERE TO GET HELP (In-Person Locations)

FEMA satellite offices are now open in:
Harlingen, TX

Weslaco, TX

Sebastian, TX (Willacy County)

Rio Grande City, TX (Starr County)

🗓️ These offices will remain open through August 2025.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
You have 4 ways to file your FEMA claim:

1) Online: www.FEMA.gov
2) FEMA Mobile App: Available on iOS and Android
3) By Phone: Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
4) In-Person: Visit a FEMA satellite office near you

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENTTo help FEMA process your claim, bring:

✅ Photo ID

✅ Social Security Number

✅ Proof of residence

✅ Photos/videos of storm damage

✅ Receipts or repair estimates

✅ Medical/hotel/relocation expenses (if applicable)

✅ Bank account info for direct deposit

📸 Tip: Even if repairs haven’t been made, photos of damage and estimates still count.

SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCESmall businesses impacted by the flood can also apply for:

Low-interest or no-interest loans

Grants (in some cases)

Assistance for lost income, layoffs, or temporary closures

📞 Contact the SBA (Small Business Administration) or visit your nearest FEMA office to learn more.

FEMA Can Cover…

Home or vehicle damage

Replacement of essential property

Medical bills tied to the disaster

Funeral expenses

Temporary housing or relocation costs

Income gaps or job loss caused by the disaster

06/18/2025

If you are in the Dallas area or want to have a Road trip, check out Raymond Orta and Mario Salazar this weekend.

Where’s all my rowdy Fans from Dallas area!!! I have four shows this weekend
Two in Fort Worth Friday.
Two in Dallas Saturday. Who’s coming out!!! 🎤

06/12/2025

Thank you for helping make the Delta Oaks Ranch Podcast a success. We’re proud to tell the stories of our community, by our community.

We’re now looking for our next round of guests, and we need your help to find them!

Know someone with a powerful story? Nominate them!

We’re especially looking for voices from the RGV in these areas:

🔸 MILITARY / OFFICERS – Special Forces, War Veterans, Texas Rangers
🔸 PARANORMAL ENTHUSIASTS – Ghost hunters, UFO investigators
🔸 HISTORIANS – Segregation Era, Hurricane Beulah, or any untold local history

📩 Message us or tag someone below who should be featured in Season 2.
Let’s spotlight the people and stories that make the Valley one of a kind.

06/10/2025

From Marine to Stand-Up Comedian — and everything in between.

In this full episode of the Delta Oaks Podcast, Mario Salazar opens up about the moments that changed his life:
• Hitting rock bottom
• Reconnecting with faith
• Feeling the voice of God
• Using comedy to process pain
• And why he’s committed to being a better veteran today

If you’re from the valley, a veteran, or someone who’s ever had to rebuild yourself, this is for you.

🎥 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/GT5csvf68UE
🎧 Also streaming on Spotify (Link in bio)

Mario “Superstar” Salazar sits down with the Delta Oaks Podcast for a powerful and hilarious conversation about his journey from a small town in South Texas ...

06/06/2025

16 looks good on you, Daelen! 🤠 Celebrated with style and sunshine at Delta Oaks Ranch. Let the teenage years continue!

05/29/2025

Swipe through moments from past episodes featuring some incredible voices from the RGV and beyond:

📸 Valente Rodriguez – Actor & Advocate for RGV culture
📸 Josh Moroles – Environmental Justice Organizer
📸 Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Jr. – Fighting for the Valley in Washington

We’re proud to bring powerful conversations to the ranch.
Which guest inspired you the most? Comment below! 👇 Let us know who you’d like to see on our podcast too.

05/26/2025

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — Timothy 4:7

Today we pause to honor the heroes who gave everything so we could live free. We remember. We are grateful. 🇺🇸

05/21/2025

With Mario Salazar – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/06/2025

A little late, but always worth celebrating 🌵🇲🇽
Julian Silva and his lovely wife brought the spirit of Cinco de Mayo to life at Delta Oaks Ranch — the perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos and video shoots.

Looking for your own rustic dream setting?
📸 Horses available upon request
📍 Now booking: Message us for rates and availability!

05/02/2025

What really happened during the devastating floods on March 27 in the RGV?

On this episode of the Delta Oaks Ranch Podcast, host Julian Silva Jr. sits down with KRGV’s Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith and city leaders from Weslaco and Edcouch to talk about what went wrong, how close we came to disaster, and what it will take to protect our communities in the future.

💬 Topics include:
✔️ 18+ inches of rain—why no city could handle that
✔️ Why drainage systems alone aren’t enough
✔️ How illegal dumping makes flooding worse
✔️ The case for aqueducts and water storage
✔️ Using tech and AI to forecast future threats
✔️ Economic risk if we don’t act now

This isn’t just about weather—it’s about planning, leadership, and protecting the future of the Valley. 🌎

🎧 Watch the full episode now and be part of the solution.