2010 Membership Directory | Community Profile
Front Cover
Table of Contents Overview
Welcome From the Chamber.........................................................................................4 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce ...........................................................................5
Government
Brownsville Government.....................................................................................................................................................6 Border Film Commission.....................................................................................................................................................9 Police, Fire, & Emergency Medical Services.................................................................................................................10 Who to Call............................................................................................................................................................................13
Business & Industry
Economic Profile........................................................................................................... 15 Business on the Border............................................................................................... 18 Shopping Around......................................................................................................... 20 InternationalTrade andTransportation..................................................................... 22 Steps for Operating a Business in Brownsville...................................................... 25
Health Care
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville................................................................. 30 Valley Regional Medical Center.................................................................................... 33 Brownsville Doctors Hospital........................................................................................ 34 Driscoll Children’s Services............................................................................................ 35 Other Regional Medical Providers............................................................................... 36
Education
Brownsville Independent School District................................................................ 38 The University ofTexas at Brownsville andTexas Southmost College............ 40 Additional Educational Resources............................................................................ 43
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Arts & Culture
Fine Arts................................................................................52 Museums..............................................................................58 Fiesta!....................................................................................60
Where the Wild Things Are
Brownsville Is for the Birders............................................64 It’s a Jungle in Here.............................................................66
Outdoor Recreation
Come Outside and Play...................................................... 67
Matamoros, Mexico
Sister City to the South............................................................ 70
South Padre Island
Sun, Surf, Sand, and Much More ...................................................73
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Index of Advertisers.........................................................................................76 Alphabetical Listing..........................................................................................77 Categorical Listing............................................................................................95
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Overview
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ienvenidos a Brownsville! Brownsville is a semi-tropical paradise of stately palm trees, ever-blooming bougainvilleas, exotic birds and coastal breezes. Add to this the rich history of two countries separated by the Rio Grande River, but joined by hundreds of years of tradition, family and trade, and you have a wonderful venue to visit, live or do business. Brownsville’s population is quickly approaching 200,000 and is growing. Our sister city of Matamoros has a population in excess of 750,000, and as the seat of Cameron County, Brownsville is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States. Community resources include city transportation, municipally owned electricity and water, religious facilities, excellent health care facilities, proximity to beaches, resort properties, retirement communities, a premier zoo, a community theatre, a fine arts museum, a children’s museum, a variety of historic sites, a sports park, and an institution of higher education. For the business-minded, trade activity in Brownsville has been great, as the maquiladora industry has entered into its second year of growth. Brownsville’s international bridge crossings have increased, while the Port of Brownsville experienced an increase. 4 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Retail activity in Brownsville has remained strong as national retailers continue to open their doors in Brownsville. The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is one of the many organizations working to improve the economic vitality and the quality of life for the community. The Chamber does so by leveraging the support, talent and resources of its diverse membership. Founded in 1937, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is the community’s leading membership-driven advocate and champion for business. The Chamber provides leadership, volunteer programs and businessbuilding initiatives that focus on critical priorities in the community. On behalf of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and its more than 1,000 members, we invite you to be a part of our growth and success. Lastly, I hope that you will support the many merchants and businesses that you will find in this publication. Onward,
Angela R. Burton, IOM President/CEO
Overview
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce P P
ast residents and Chairmen 1914–1915: A. Wayne Wood 1929–1930: M.H. West 1930–1933: H.L.Yates 1936–1937: A. Wayne Wood 1937–1938: Chas. A. Burton 1938–1939: John H. Hunter 1939–1940: Frank L. Davis 1940–1941: Ken Faxon 1942–1943: G.W. Dennett 1943–1944: Robin M. Pate 1944–1945: Herbert L. Stokley 1945–1946: Sam Pearl 1946–1947: R.N. Curry 1947–1948: W.Travis Jennings 1948–1949:Ygnacio Garza 1949–1950: H.R. McKay 1950–1951: John E. Mitchell 1951–1952: Joe Lindaberry 1952–1953: Robin M. Pate 1953–1954: Floyd Davis 1954–1955: Manuel A. Sanchez 1955–1956: F.W. Hughes 1956–1957: L. WM. Long 1957–1958: Jack Wiech 1958–1960: Minor Wilson 1960–1961: Paul V. Springman 1961–1962: Bat Corrigan III 1962–1963: Eugene S. Hurt 1963–1964: J.W. Hiester 1964–1966: Glen Herman 1966–1967: A.J. Carnesi 1967–1968: E.B Roberts Jr. 1968–1970: Irving Shepard 1970–1971: Robert E. Velten 1971–1972: John Gillis Jr. 1972–1973: Al Cisneros 1973–1974: Bob Fowler
1974–1975: Bill John 1975–1976: J.B. Coulter 1976–1977: W.M. Stevenson 1977–1978:Tom Champion Jr. 1978–1979: Sam Pate 1979–1980: Arnulfo L. Oliveira 1980–1981: Joe Hahn 1981–1982: Bud Richards 1982–1983: Larry Jokl 1983–1984: Ray Lopez 1984–1985: Bill Hughes 1985–1986: MemeTrevino 1986–1987: Julius Collins 1987–1988: Vincent L. Crixell, III 1988–1989:T. Mark Blakemore 1989–1990: E.A. (Gene) Gibbs 1990–1991: John Wood 1991–1992: Charles E. Hamilton 1992–1993:Terry Ray 1993–1994: Harris Lasseigne 1994–1995: Susana Reynosa 1995–1996: John Reed 1996–1997: JimTipton 1997–1998: Frank Parker Jr. 1998–1999: David Merrill 1999–2000: David Hughston 2000–2001: Arturo Farias 2001–2002: Raymond Cisneros 2002–2003: Morris Edelstein 2003–2004:Traci Wickett 2004–2005: Reba Cardenas McNair 2005–2006: Frank E. Perez 2006–2007: Kevin Alford 2007–2008: Maribel Baca 2008–2009: Juan Armando Recio 2009–2010: Barry Goodrich
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Government
Brownsville Government AH S S igher
tandard of
ervice
By Tim Hastings
Legislative Body Brownsville is governed by its City Commission, comprised of the mayor and six city commissioners. A fulltime city manager implements decisions made by the Commission and prepares the budget, coordinates city operations and programs, appoints and supervises city personnel, enforces municipal laws and ordinances, oversees special city projects, and recommends improvements in operations. Elections to the Commission are held in odd-numbered years (unless a vacancy occurs); each commissioner serves a four-year term. Positions on the Commission expire on a staggered basis. Brownsville has four single-member districts, and two Commission members and the mayor are elected at-large.
Services A full-service city, Brownsville’s departments include parks and recreation, emergency management, engineering, and planning and community development, as well as standard municipal services. Special services include: 88 Brownsville Urban System (BUS), an affordable, convenient, and easily accessible public transportation system. 88 Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (see page 22), which offers daily non-stop commercial flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston. 6 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
88 Brownsville Events Center, a first-class destination for conventions, trade shows, dinners, and receptions. The facility will hold 1,200 guests seated theater-style, or 800 banquet-style. 88 Brownsville Public Library System, offering residents more than 165,000 volumes, computer access, special programming, and more.
Utilities Electricity Through the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), the city owns and operates its own electric generation, transmission, and distribution system. For residents and businesses, that means the best of both worlds — low rates and responsive, localized customer service. BPUB is certified by the Public Utilities Commission of Texas to provide power to most areas of the city. Those not receiving electricity through BPUB are served by either American Electric Power or Magic Valley Electric Cooperative. Water and Sewer The Brownsville Public Utilities Board provides water and sewer service to Brownsville and outlying areas. BPUB has sufficient water treatment capacity to accommodate future growth, recently constructing a brackish water treatment plant that both reduces the city’s dependence
Government on water from the Rio Grande and lessens the impact of drought. Telephone and Cable While AT&T is the primary local telecommunications service provider, Time Warner Cable also provides service in the region. Brownsville’s network is all-digital, and fiber-optic cable has been deployed in all four quadrants.
Travel Becomes Even Easier 88 Brownsville already enjoys extensive transportation infrastructure (see page 22), but the city is continuing to expand its services, offering even greater speed and convenience for residents and visitors. 88 Business travel is now even easier with the addition of daily non-stop flights from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport to DallasFt. Worth International. The American Eagle Airline flights, which began in June 2009, joined existing Continental Airline daily non-stops to Houston. 88 Helping to ensure that all residents enjoy easy travel around the city, in 2008 the Brownsville Urban System (BUS) added three low-floor buses to improve accessibility for the disabled. The city also added one light-duty bus for scheduled services, such as transporting residents to medical appointments. BUS, which operates a fleet of 17 buses covering different 14 routes, logged 1.8 million passenger trips in 2008.
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Government A cinematographer takes advantage of Brownsville’s unique architecture for this location shot for director Julio Quintana’s feature film, Death of an Ally.
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Border Film Commission
Action! in Brownsville
onvinced that Brownsville and the surrounding region have what it takes to provide the perfect background for movies, television, and commercials, the City of Brownsville established the Border Film Commission with the sole mandate to facilitate production in the region. The commission assists filmmakers with location scouting, By Tim Hastings catering and lodging, and making arrangements for filming in Brownsville’s sister city, Matamoros, Mexico. Although Brownsville rarely requires permits for filming, the commission facilitates this when needed. Traffic control, emergency services standby, and on-camera requirements are other services.
Brownsville and Matamoros offer a variety of locales and architecture. Filmmakers have access to locations along the Rio Grande, wide ocean views, and sandy beaches. The region offers several different choices in terrain, ranging from sparse plains and brush to near-tropical. The feature film Benvenido Paisano, starring two of Mexico’s prominent film idols, was filmed mostly in Brownsville. Among recent feature films shot in Brownsville and Matamoros that are expected to be distributed in the United States are Pepe & Santo vs. America and Puños Rosas (“Pink Punch”). Granada TV and the BBC have used Brownsville locations to produce documentaries for The History Channel and PBS. The city also attracts graduate students working on thesis films. The Texas Legislature recently increased financial incentives for making films in the state. For more information, visit www.brownsvillefilm.com.
The Brownsville Border Film Commission assisted in producing the feature film Pepe & Santo vs. America. Photo to the left: Line producer Raul Carrera sets up the camera. Photo to the right: Director Javier Chapa gives actor Charlie Clark instructions for his role as “The Green Ghost.”
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Government
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Police, Fire, & Emergency Medical Services Protecting and Partnering
ublic safety is a high priority for the City of Brownsville. A citywide 911 system is in place for emergency assistance, and a significant portion of the budget is set aside for public safety funding. Brownsville’s police and fire departments have responded to their mandate not only with outstanding protection, but also by tailoring services to the community’s unique needs and by creating programs that reach out to residents.
By Tim Hastings
Police
The Brownsville Police Department operates with an annual budget of nearly $25 million, supplemented by grants for various community programs. The department employs approximately 237 officers and about 100 civilian staff.
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The department is extending its reach through citizen volunteer programs. Brownsville Police Sergeant Jimmy Manrrique says graduates of the Citizen’s Police Academy serve as advocates for law enforcement. “One graduate of our academy was talking to a friend whose home had been broken into,” Manrrique said. “The graduate told their friend to contact the police. The friend objected and said, ‘The police won’t do anything.’ The graduate shared an example he had learned at the academy of how detectives had investigated a robbery and one fingerprint they found led to an arrest.” The Brownsville Police Department offers the 10-week academy free of charge. Topics include firearm safety, police vehicle orientation, and techniques of collecting evidence.
Government A similar program, Explorers, gives high school students volunteer experience in making seat belt and bicycle safety presentations and assisting with child identification programs. The Explorers tested their skills in national competition in 2008 in Fort Collins, Colo. In 2007, they took second place in South Texas regional competition. The department also provides internships for area college students preparing to work in law enforcement.
The Brownsville Fire Department is a full-scale professional fire/EMS firstresponse department. Fire/EMS The Brownsville Fire Department is a full-scale professional fire/EMS firstresponse department. Nine fire stations are located throughout the city, including a substation at Brownsville South Padre Island Airport. The department’s comprehensive fleet of safety equipment includes 10 pump trucks, two ladder trucks, two aircraft rescue/firefighting trucks, two brush-fire trucks, two rescue boats, six medical intensive care units, several administration and prevention vehicles, and two heavy-rescue trucks. The department sponsors specialized teams for emergency situations, including the hazardous-materials response team; a swift-water rescue team; certified, trained personnel in aircraft firefighting and rescue; certified, trained personnel for marine firefighting; and a dive and swift-water rescue team.
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Who to Call
Important Brownsville Phone Numbers
In case of emergency, dial 911. Area code is 956.
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.........................................542-4341
Fire (non-emergency)..................................................................546-6351
Brownsville Community Improvement Corp............................548-6006
Health...........................................................................................542-3437
Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau...............................546-3721
Human Resources.......................................................................548-6037
Brownsville Department of Animal Control..............................544-7351
Library.......................................................................................... 548-1055
Brownsville Economic Development Council............................541-1183
Municipal Court...........................................................................548-7181
Brownsville Public Utilities Board..............................................983-6100
Parks and Recreation...................................................................542-2064
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport..............542-4373
Permits..........................................................................................550-8345
Brownsville Urban System (Public Transportation).................. 541-4881
Planning and Community Development...................................548-6150
Building Inspections....................................................................550-8345
Police (non-emergency)..............................................................548-7000
City Attorney.................................................................................548-6011
Public Works................................................................................. 542-7511
City Auditor..................................................................................548-6003
Purchasing and Contracts...........................................................548-6081
City Manager................................................................................548-6007
Ringgold Civic Pavilion............................................................... 547-6850
City Secretary...............................................................................548-6001
Social Security Office.................................................................. 574-7417
Downtown Development............................................................ 548-6176
Time and Temperature................................................................546-2481
Driver’s License Registration...................................................... 983-1920
Traffic............................................................................................ 546-1768
Emergency Management........................................................... 504-7405
TV 12............................................................................................. 548-1055
Emergency Medical Services..................................................... 541-9491
U.S. Postal Service...................................................................... 546-2411
Environmental Services.............................................................. 542-7511
Vehicle Registration.....................................................................544-0804
Engineering.................................................................................. 541-1012
Veterans Affairs............................................................................546-2822
Events Center...............................................................................554-0700
Workforce Solutions – Cameron................................................548-6700
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business & indusTry
Economic Profile B
rOwnsville By tHe
numBers
EMPLOYMENT Non-Farm Brownsville MSA Texas (millions) United States (millions)
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
111,700 9,514 131,826
114,900 9,416 130,341
115,300 9,371 129,999
115,800 9,497 131,435
116,700 9,735 133,463
121,300 10,053 136,174
123,600 10,359 137,621
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
1.8% 0.9% 0.0%
2.9% –1.0% –1.1%
0.3% –0.5% –0.3%
0.4% 1.3% 1.1%
0.8% 2.5% 1.5%
3.9% 3.2% 1.8%
1.9% 3.0% 1.1%
Growth Rate Brownsville MSA Texas United States
Sources: Texas Workforce Commission; U.S. Department of Labor
TOP 20 EMPLOYERS
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES Brownsville MSA Texas United States
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
7.9% 5.0% 4.7%
9.0% 6.4% 5.8%
9.5% 6.7% 6.0%
8.7% 6.0% 5.5%
7.5% 5.3% 5.1%
6.6% 4.9% 4.6%
6.0% 4.3% 4.6%
1980
1990
2000
2007
Projected 2010
84,997 209,727 537,811
98,962 260,120 701,888
139,722 335,227 978,369
Sources: Texas Workforce Commission; U.S. Department of Labor
POPULATION Brownsville Brownsville MSA Rio Grande Valley
data PrOvided By tHe BrOwnsville eCOnOmiC develOPment COunCil, 5/2009.
172,437 199,841 395,161 434,130 1,202,596 1,342,788
1 Brownsville ISD Education 2 AMFELS Manufacturing 3 UT Brownsville Education 4 Cameron County Government 5 Wal-Mart Retail 6 City of Brownsville Government 7 Convergys Corp. Call Center 8 HEB Food Stores Retail 9 Valley Regional Medical Center Medical 10 Valley Baptist Medical Center Medical 11 Trico Technologies Manufacturing 12 National Electric Coil Manufacturing 13 Public Utilities Board Utilities 14 U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Government 15 ORC Industries Manufacturing 16 Rich SeaPak Manufacturing 17 Dillard’s Retail 18 International Shipbreaking Manufacturing 19 Brownsville Community Health Center Medical 20 U.S. Postal Service Government Source: Brownsville Economic Development Council
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business & indusTry EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR 2003
2004
2005
2006
% Change % Change Since 2006 Since 2001
Sector
2001
2002
2007
Manufacturing
11,300
10,200
9,100
7,800
7,300
7,700
7,500
–2.6%
–33.6%
Natural Resources/Construction
4,800
4,700
4,600
4,700
4,400
4,600
4,400
–4.3%
–8.3%
Transportation/Trade/Utilities
22,600
22,700
22,500
22,900
23,000
24,200
24,700
2.1%
9.3%
Financial Activities
4,200
4,300
4,500
4,600
4,700
4,800
4,900
2.1%
16.6%
Information
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,400
1,300
1,300
1,400
7.7%
–6.6%
Professional/Business Services
6,500
7,400
7,300
7,400
7,800
8,100
9,200
13.6%
41.5%
Education/Health Services
20,600
23,100
24,800
25,700
26,800
27,900
28,900
3.6%
40.1%
Leisure/Hospitality
11,100
11,500
11,400
11,700
11,400
11,800
12,700
7.6%
14.4%
Other Services
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,300
3,200
3,200
0.0%
–8.6%
Government
25,700
26,000
26,100
26,400
26,800
27,700
28,700
3.6%
11.7%
Sources: Texas Workforce Commission; U.S. Department of Labor
RETAIL ACTIVITY Retail Trade – Gross Sales (billions) Brownsville % Change Brownsville MSA % Change
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,337,711 12.2% 2,890,645 8.1%
1,509,271 12.8% 2,890,645 0.0%
1,583,259 4.9% 2,975,605 2.9%
1,592,603 0.6% 3,048,040 2.4%
1,600,978 0.5% 3,157,163 3.6%
1,717,537 7.3% 3,322,064 5.2%
1,860,803 8.3% 3,496,315 5.2%
Sales Tax Receipts Brownsville % Change
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
14,676,228 11.1%
16,155,477 10.1%
17,031,423 5.4%
18,052,722 6.0%
19,351,470 7.2%
20,222,526 4.5%
22,872,186 13.1%
Sources: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; City of Brownsville
TRADE ACTIVITY Infrastructure Entity International Bridge Truck Crossings Brownsville/SPI Air Passengers Port Waterborne Cargo (metric tons in millions)
COST OF LIVING INDEX* 2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
217,693
215,573
198,586
201,447
205,198
N/A
294,114
70,854
70,074
61,973
67,821
76,848
84,300
94,043
3.9
4.6
3.6
3.8
4.5
5.3
4.7
Overall ..................................................................75 Food......................................................................87 Utilities ................................................................ 105 Miscellaneous ................................................... 102 *Note: U.S. average for all indices is 100. Source: Sperling’s BestPlaces, 2009
Sources: Brownsville/SPI International Airport; Port of Brownsville; Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mechanical Contractor
I NDUSTRIAL C OMMERCIAL R ESIDENTIAL HVAC • CHILLERS COOLING TOWERS SHEETMETAL 295 U.S. Hwy. 281 Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 546-8937 Fax (956) 542-3165 Toll-Free (877) 518-8937
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State Farm®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington Illinois 61710
Kay Conly LUTCF, Agent 2401 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521-2307 Bus 956 542 0222 Fax 956 504 5814 kay.conly.b3e7@statefarm.com
24 Hour Good Neighbor Service®
business & indusTry UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE-TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE Enrollment Degrees Conferred
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
9,373 1,290
9,974 1,389
10,604 1,836
11,560 1,923
13,316 2,085
15,688 2,179
17,500 2,100+
Source: University of Texas at Brownsville
MAQUILADORA ACTIVITY Plants: Matamoros % Change Employment: Matamoros % Change
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
125 5.0% 60,875 –7.9%
127 1.6% 55,207 –9.3%
126 –0.8% 53,226 –3.6%
126 0.0% 53,394 0.3%
121 –4.0% 54,690 2.4%
117 –3.3% 55,455 1.4%
116 –.9% 56,700 2.2%
Source: INEGI
BUILDING PERMITS New Residential Monthly Average New Commercial Monthly Average Total Valuation (millions)
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
1,362 113 195 16 $203.3
1,536 128 180 15 $213.1
1,649 137 156 13 $309.8
1,453 121 175 14 $249.2
1,476 123 167 14 $262.1
1,326 110 151 12 $240.0
779 78 93 9 $163.9
*Statistics from January through October Source: City of Brownsville Building Inspections Department
BANK DEPOSITS Brownsville (billions p/mos) % Change
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
$1.47 1.1%
$1.67 13.1%
$1.95 17.0%
$2.16 10.9%
$2.02 -6.6%
$2.38 17.8%
$2.52 5.8%
Note: Figures are for deposits in FDIC insured banks in Brownsville. Source: Rio Grande Valley Partnership
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Business & Industry
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Business on the Border South Texas Tops in Strength and Growth
n September 2008, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Dr. Arthur Laffer, acclaimed economic researcher and consultant, unveiled an economic study of two of the nation’s economic heavyweights: Texas and California. By Carol Cummings Reasonable regulations, along with Texas’ low taxes and limited government, have created a superior economic climate, with growth in income, wealth, and employment projected to strengthen relative to California “Brownsville and Matamoros have and the nation as a whole, according to formed a unified and steadfast the study. Laffer’s study partnership to better market the vast compared Texas and California in six major economic advantages of conducting categories, including taxes on labor income, business along the border.” capital income, and consumption, along with the overall tax environment, government spending policies, and government regulatory policies. The study found the Texas economic 18 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
environment to be more competitive than California’s in five of the categories and equal to California’s in the sixth — taxes on consumption. In addition, according to a comprehensive regional report by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, economic indicators point to a solid economic outlook for South Texas. Major growth is anticipated in the education, health, financial, professional, trade, transportation, and utility sectors. “South Texas’ strengths include vibrant international trade, a young and rapidly growing population, and impressive gains in education and workforce development,” Comptroller Susan Combs stated in a press release.
Partners in Progress Brownsville and Matamoros have formed a unified and steadfast partnership to better market the vast economic advantages of conducting business along the border. Brownsville-Matamoros United is dedicated to serving the industrial and economic growth of the global marketplace. According to a national ranking
Business & Industry by IndustryWeek magazine, Brownsville is now the sixth-fastest-growing manufacturing region in the United States. With four bridges linking Brownsville to Matamoros and a strong seaport, this pro-business growth environment allows smooth commutes from industrial production to destination routes. Matamoros possesses strong assets such as a large young workforce, established and experienced industries, and a great availability of land, allowing room for expansion and growth. Brownsville-Matamoros United offers strong border qualities, leadership cooperation between both communities, and diverse industry logistics. These benefits will capitalize on opportunities for sustainable economic growth in this competitive global environment. Brownsville-Matamoros United offers an array of advantages that make living, working, and conducting business here a rewarding experience.
Help From the BEDC The Brownsville Economic Development Council (BEDC) is a publicly funded organization created in 1992 to help companies establish or expand operations in the Brownsville area. The six-person BEDC staff offers companies the financial, job training, and site location assistance needed to be successful here. The BEDC guides a prospective firm through the processes of acquiring permits and zoning, identifying potential suppliers, making contacts with other businesses, and meeting community leaders.
New Development Highlights 88 Matamoros added 2 million square feet of industrial space in 2008. 88 The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation will receive $196,514 for the construction of the North Brownsville Industrial Park. 88 The Texas Department of Transportation plans to fund the $36 million Port Spur project that will alleviate truck traffic and connect the Port of Brownsville to Highway 77 and the future I-69. 88 The Brownsville leg of the proposed I-69 will be the first to be constructed of three superhighways coming to South Texas.
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rownsville’s retail activity grew by the astounding rate of 56 percent from 2000 to 2008 (BEDC, 2008), and retail growth doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time in the near future. According to the Brownsville Economic Development Council, the By Carol Cummings & Laura Wilcoxen city’s sales tax base increased from $1.3 billion in 2000 to $1.8 billion in 2006. Figures for the Brownsville MSA also rose between 2000 and 2007, increasing from $2.8 billion to $3.4 billion. And 2008 saw continued retail and service construction, including the city’s second Ross store, a Conn’s and Kohl’s outlet, and a string of restaurants and banks. Retailers questioned about their decision to come into Brownsville cite several factors: 88 The relatively inexpensive real estate in Brownsville. 88 The presence and success of big-box retailers like Wal-Mart and Target. 88 Infrastructure improvements. 88 Population and resident income growth. 88 Proximity and ease of access to Mexico. New industry, a growing population base, and expanding tourism have all impacted the retail sector of Brownsville’s economy. According to the Texas comptroller’s office, 2008 third-quarter year-to-date sales tax revenues for the City of Brownsville were up by 2.81 percent over 3Q2007 figures, while figures for the Brownsville MSA rose by 5.98 percent during the same period. According to the BEDC, between 2001 and 2008, Brownsville’s bank deposits grew by 42 percent. These
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figures correlate with the increase in sales tax revenues, retail gross sales, and the city’s population boom. Combined, the Rio Grande Valley’s $11 billion in bank deposits per month are the second-highest in South Texas, closely trailing San Antonio. The growth of South Texas and Northern Mexico as a region is catching the eye of many. The Federal Reserve of Dallas, which ranks the Brownsville-Matamoros region as the third-largest border metro in Texas, cites Brownsville’s retail growth as a testament to ever-increasing border traffic on the city’s four international bridges.
The growth of South Texas and Northern Mexico as a region is catching the eye of many. Selections In addition to Sunrise Mall — which features several department stores, shops, dining choices, a theater, and even a hand-crafted carousel — and the adjoining Sunrise Commons, Brownsville offers a variety of shopping plazas around the city. For a more traditional and intimate shopping experience, the charming and historic downtown Brownsville and the markets of Matamoros offer abundant souvenirs and gifts, including handcrafted jewelry, pottery, and clothing. Fresh, local produce can be found at seasonal roadside stands as well as at Brownsville’s Farmers Market, held Saturdays in front of the Federal Courthouse.
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rownsville and Matamoros are at the epicenter of one of the most dynamic and exciting regions in North America. Situated where the Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico meet, the cities are uniquely positioned as hubs for international trade in the NAFTA marketplace. The cities have emerged as a top destination for retailers, manufacturBy Carol Cummings & Laura Wilcoxen ers, and logistics firms looking for a thriving new location to do business. According to the Texas comptroller’s office, trade between Mexico and the South Texas region totaled nearly $162 billion in 2007, up 28 percent from 2004. Brownsville alone saw $11.5 billion in truck trade and $1.3 billion in rail trade with Mexico in 2007.
Industrial Space The Brownsville-Matamoros metro area is home to 12 industrial areas, with the newest being two maquiladora parks. La Ventana Park According to a national ranking Industrial and Los Palmares Industrial Park both by IndustryWeek magazine, opened in 2007, and Brownsville is now the sixthboth began signing tenants the day they fastest-growing manufacturing broke ground. In all, Brownsville region in the United States. has five industrial parks, and Matamoros is at seven. Brownsville-Matamoros added 2,285 jobs in the manufacturing sector and 997,000 square feet in industrial space in 2007. According to a 22 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
national ranking by IndustryWeek magazine, Brownsville is now the sixth-fastest-growing manufacturing region in the United States.
Transportation Land An expressway runs through Brownsville, and all major U.S. and regional carriers service the area. Trucks leaving Brownsville and Matamoros can be in Chicago in less than 48 hours. More than 80 U.S. freight companies provide shipping, trucking, and motor freight services for commercial and residential shippers from and to any point within the United States. Brownsville and Matamoros have three international bridges with truck crossings to Mexico, offering fast and efficient travel and transport between the two countries. Trucks moved the majority of goods sent to Mexico from South Texas in 2007, accounting for $125 billion, or 77 percent, of the total. Air
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) is setting records for passenger service. It leads all airports in the Southwest in load factor, the percentage of seats occupied on each flight. BRO is also home to the largest Free Trade Zone in the United States. Travelers can fly into or out of Brownsville several times a day on Continental Airlines through its Houston hub. From there, connections are available to close to 300 destinations worldwide. Daily non-stop flights from BRO to Dallas-Ft. Worth International via American Eagle were added in June 2009. BRO is the only airport in the Rio Grande Valley to offer Midnight Express Air Cargo
Business & Industry Service and the only one of five area airports to offer free secure parking BRO is also the only airport in the Rio Grande Valley with 24/7 customs and immigration service. International flights carrying movie stars, royalty, presidents, and corporate leaders often stop in Brownsville to clear customs and continue as domestic origin flights. At just 18 miles away, Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is the closest airport to one of America’s most popular beaches — that on South Padre Island. The airport offers a $2 shuttle to the island, which is free to participating hotels. The terminal has undergone a major renovation and has a brand-new, awardwinning restaurant; newsstand; and gift shop. The airport has more than a dozen improvement projects under way, including longer runways, expanded air cargo facilities, new hangars, sidewalks, and more free parking. BRO was the first airport in the Rio Grande Valley to offer all jet flights and the first to provide a free flight alert program. After registering online, passengers are called on their cell phones with the latest status of their flights.
Sea – Barge Brownsville is the only Texas border city with a deep-water port. The Port of Brownsville’s first-class cargo and fishing port is connected to the Gulf of Mexico by a 17-mile, 42-foot-deep channel. Products going to and from the Rio Grande Valley, northern Mexico, and the world pass through the Port of Brownsville, which is also home to the local shrimp fleet. Rail lines and truck routes from both sides of the border connect with the Port for cargo transport. Waterborne cargo tonnage rose nearly 36 percent between 2001 and 2008. In 2006, a private consulting firm estimated that the Port of Brownsville was responsible for about 38,000 direct and indirect jobs in Texas and $1.9 billion in personal income in the state. Additionally, the study credited the Port with annually generating nearly $2.8 billion in business revenue and indirect purchases, as well as nearly $174 million in state and local taxes. Rail Union Pacific lines run through the city and provide direct access to Mexico. From the Mexico crossing at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge, Ferrocarriles
Nacionales (the Mexican National Railway) can move railcars to any part of the country. Rail service between Brownsville and Matamoros runs through multiple industrial parks. Brownsville’s rail service train crews operate on a 24-hour, six-days-per-week time frame. The Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad (the “Railroad”) is a short-line railroad providing exclusive common carrier rail transportation to all facilities within the Brownsville Navigation District of Cameron County, Texas. All traffic is interchanged with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) at its Olmito yard. Interchange with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company (BNSF) is accomplished via a haulage agreement between UP and BNSF. Interchange with the Mexican Railroad carrier TFM is done via an intermediate switch with UP at the Brownsville & International Matamoros Bridge. The Railroad operates as a common carrier, subject to all rules of the Surface Transportation Board.
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Business Legal Structure and Name The initial step in starting your business is to correctly record the name of your business and to decide the legal arrangement of your business. The legal arrangement is the most critical, since it will have significant impact on your taxes and liability, both financially and legally. See the Chamber directory for a list of attorneys. BUSINeSS NaMe
Upon determining the legal organization and a name for the business, if the name of the business will be other than the owner’s name, a business name must be filed with the county clerk’s office and/or the secretary of state, depending on its legal structure. LOCaL ReGIStRatION
All business entities doing business in Cameron County as a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership will need to file an Assumed Name Certificate with the respective county courthouse. For further information, call or visit Cameron County at 956-544-0815 or www.cameroncountyclerk.org. State ReGIStRatION
All business entities doing business in the State of Texas as Limited Partnerships, Registered Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, Professional Corporations, Non Profit Corporations, and Professional
Associations must submit documentation with the secretary of state. For further information, visit the secretary of state’s Web site at www.sos.state.tx.us. Finally, with corporations, all businesses will need to file Articles of Incorporation with the secretary of state. The fee for filing is $300. Navigating Through the Tax Maze The specific taxes that are applicable to organizations vary based on the legal structure selected, the location of the business, the number of employees hired, and other varying factors. The following is a summary of the different types of taxes that most businesses are required to pay; it should not be construed as a comprehensive list. A tax accountant should be contacted to verify the taxes that are applicable to your organization. FeDeRaL taxeS
When forming your business, one of the first steps is to apply for a Federal Taxpayer Identification Number. If you are in a trade or business, your taxpayer ID number is generally your Employer Identification Number (EIN), which must be shown on all of your business tax returns as well as on any tax-related documents and statements. When filing income tax returns as an individual proprietor, a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, you must place your Social Security Number and EIN on your personal income tax return (Form 1040); Form 1040 for
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Business & Industry sole proprietorships, partners, and LLCs; and Form 1120 for corporations. If you have changed the legal form of the organization (i.e., incorporated your individual proprietor business, formed a partnership, or vice versa) you must get a new Employer Identification Number. The same is true if there is a change in ownership of the business (such as the purchase or inheritance of an existing business); you cannot use the EIN of the former owner, even if he or she is your spouse. A new number is required if you terminate an old partnership and begin a new one. To apply for an Employee Identification Number, complete form SS-4 from: Internal Revenue Service 2701 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550 956-365-5185 www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html Once this form is processed, you will receive your ID number, a federal deposit tax slip, and relevant information about the taxes you will need to pay. As an employer, you are responsible for withholding and paying certain taxes connected with the salaries, wages, tips, and other compensation
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paid to your employees. The most common taxes are the Federal Income Tax, the Federal Insurance Contribution Tax Act (FICA), and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). It is important to note that you, as the employer, are liable for regular payments to the government (federal, state, and local) of the various taxes that are withheld from your employees’ compensation. You are subject to severe penalties for non-payment. A business tax kit is available at the IRS office; this kit includes forms and brochures that will help you comply with federal tax laws and regulations. The kit also contains a Tax Guide for Small Business, which explains step-by-step the taxes for which you may be liable, sample filled-in forms, and other helpful information. Contact the IRS office to request the Business Tax Kit and other publications at 800-829-3676 or 800-829-4059. State Taxes
The agency in charge of administration and collection of state and local sales taxes from businesses operating in Texas, as well as any franchise taxes owed by Texas corporations, is the Comptroller of Public Accounts. For further information, contact:
Comptroller of Public Accounts 955 W. Price Road, Suite B Brownsville, TX 78520-8703 956-542-8426 Some employers must contribute to the state unemployment insurance fund. The agency in charge of collecting all unemployment taxes for workers employed in Texas is the Texas Workforce Commission. For further information about these taxes, obtaining a state employer’s identification number, and tax credits, contact: Texas Workforce Commission Tax Department 101 E. 15th St. Austin, TX 78776 www.twc.state.tx.us/ • New Employer Accounts/Status of Accounts: 800-832-9394. • Quarterly Reports and Rates: 512-463-2407. • Unemployment Insurance Customer Service: 512-463-2542. • Labor Market Information: 512-491-4922. • Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): 800-695-6879.
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Corporations and Limited Liability Companies organized or doing business in Texas are subject to the Texas franchise tax. For additional information, call 800-252-1381 or visit the Texas State Comptroller’s Web page at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/index.html. When a business owner sells taxable items (tangible personal property or taxable services), he or she must collect state sales or use tax plus the appropriate local sales or use taxes. Sales taxes can reach a maximum of 8.25 percent. The state levies 6.25 percent of the sale’s price on qualifying items. The state also collects sales taxes for the cities and other municipal taxing authorities, which can reach an additional 2.0 percent combined, then rebates money to the local authorities. Depending on the anticipated sales volume for the business, the owner will file sales tax reports quarterly, monthly, or yearly. The State’s Comptroller’s Office will send preprinted report forms to the taxpayer before the due date. For more information, visit www.window.state.tx.us/ taxinfo/sales/new_business.html. LOCaL taxeS
Owners of real property and tangible personal property located in Texas on the date of assessment, and that is used in generating income, are subject to tax. The tax rate is set by the local (county) taxing unit. Real property includes land and improvements on the land. Tangible personal property includes boats, trailers, inventory, and depreciable tangible personal property, with certain exemptions for inventory. For further information, contact the local county appraisal district where the business is located.
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NOTE: A variety of miscellaneous state and federal taxes, such as the gasoline tax, must be filed in specific situations. The aforementioned tax rates and other tax matters covered are subject to change. It is recommended that you see the IRS office, the Texas Comptroller of Public Account office, or your accountant for updated information. See the Chamber directory for a list of member accountants. Business Licenses and Permits by Business Type The Texas Department of Economic Development has an updated list of licenses, permits, certifications, and registrations for a specific business on the federal, state, and local levels. Visit their Web site at www.texasonline.com/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=9 or contact them at 800-888-0511. www.brownsvillechamber.com 27
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Business Employer Requirements Employers have to comply with labor, safety, and tax obligations at federal and state levels.
Texas Workforce Commission 101 East 15th St. Austin, TX 78778 512-837-9559 or 800-832-9243 www.texasworkforce.org
The Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission publishes a new law guide, a quarterly newsletter and an information brochure for employers to help them become more familiar with the basic requirements for workers’ compensation in Texas. To obtain these publications, contact: Southfield Building 4000 South IH 35 Austin, TX 78704 512-448-7900 eQUaL eMPLOYMeNt ReQUIReMeNtS
Federal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination. The United States Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Texas Commission on Human Rights (TCHR) are charged with enforcing fair employment laws, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. Current statutes cover all employment transactions. All employers with 15 or more employees engaged in an industry affecting commerce, employment agencies, and labor unions are prohibited from denying equal employment opportunities. Regardless of the number of individuals employed, a county, municipality, and any state agency or instrumentality, including public institutes of education, are also prohibited from denying equal employment opportunities. The TCHR will assist local governments in establishing human rights commissions and will provide technical assistance and training to employers to facilitate compliance with laws prohibiting employment discrimination. The TCHR has jurisdiction for investigating employment complaints in Texas. The EEOC promotes voluntary programs that allow employers and organizations to implement equal employment opportunity programs within their businesses. For inquiries regarding federal equal employment requirements, contact: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission San Antonio District Office 5410 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 200 Mockingbird Plaza, Plaza II San Antonio, TX 78229 210-229-4810 or 210-229-4858
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protection for people with disabilities in the areas of employment, public services and transportation, public accommodation, and telecommunications. For more federal information on how the Americans with Disabilities Act will affect a business and for technical assistance with provisions applying to employment, contact: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1801 L Street NW Washington, D.C. 20507 800-669-4000 or 800-669-6820 (TDD) www.eeoc.gov SaFetY ReQUIReMeNtS
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) U.S. Department of Labor, Regional Office 525 Griffin St., Room 602 Dallas, TX 75202 214-767-4731 WaGe aND LaBOR ReQUIReMeNtS
The Texas Workforce Commission is charged with investigating and notifying appropriate county and/or district attorneys regarding all labor law violations. The Labor Law Department is charged with the enforcement of state and federal labor laws as well as the prosecution of offenders of these laws. State statutes include the Pay Day and Child Labor laws. For additional information, contact: U.S. Department of Labor Regional Wage and Hour Offices Corpus Christi: 512-888-3520 San Antonio: 210-229-4515 DRUG-FRee WORKPLaCe
Advice is available to Texas employers with 15 or more employees who maintain workers’ compensation coverage. Employers must comply with certain drug-free workplace requirements and are also subject to federal regulations. These federal regulations include the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations requiring drug and alcohol testing. For information, contact: Texas Drug-Free Workplace Initiative 2525 Wallingwood, Building 5 Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1144 or 800-343-3822 28 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Health Care An award-winning team helps physicians provide life-saving care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Staff members include, from the left: Tony Ashley, RN, Cath Lab Supervisor; Edgar Tovar, RT(R), Scrub Tech; William Robertson, LVN, Cath Lab Tech; Rudy Sanchez, RN, Cardiovascular Services Director; Samuel Herrera, Registered Radiology Technologist; Josh Atkinson, RN; and Reynaldo Reyna, Cardiovascular Technician.
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hrough its dedicated team of caring doctors and nurses, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville is offering an array of new services, quality improvements, and new facilities for the benefit of Valley residents and visitors. As Brownsville’s largest hospital, Valley Baptist-Brownsville has been upgrading its surgical suites and inpatient floors and recently opened the new Foot Care By Michael Swartz Institute, which offers specialized care for diabetes and other patients. VBMC-Brownsville was also the first hospital in Cameron County to offer a new type of computer-guided knee surgery. The surgery, performed by Dr. Jose A. Bossolo, is resulting in smaller incisions and quicker healing times for many patients. In addition, Valley Baptist, in partnership with local physicians, has expanded beyond its main 243-bed hospital off Central Boulevard by opening a new imaging center — featuring an open MRI — in north Brownsville.
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The North Brownsville Medical Plaza, conveniently located on Expressway 77 north of Alton Gloor Boulevard, also includes an ambulatory surgery center and physical therapy clinic. Valley Baptist is also expanding services at its campus in East Brownsville, which includes Brownsville’s first inpatient behavioral health facility (37 beds), as well as outpatient mental health and seniors’ programs.
“We are committed to providing outstanding care to our patients and the community.” Valley Baptist-Brownsville physicians and staff have received many national awards for their quality service and clinical excellence, including 5-Star PRC (top 10 percent in the nation) awards for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Outpatient Laboratory. Meanwhile, the
Health Care Emergency Department Outpatient Services and Inpatient Units received 4-Star Awards for exemplary care and service. In 2009, Valley Baptist-Brownsville was the only hospital in Texas to receive the “Gold Triple Recognition Award” from the American Heart Association for treating coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. In addition, Valley Baptist-Brownsville and Valley Baptist-Harlingen recently became the only
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville uses lifesaving emergency medicine to reverse strokes in the Emergency Room. Attending to a patient are, from the left: Jose Sosa Jr., RN; Ross Peterson, RN, BSN, CEN, Stroke Coordinator for Valley Baptist-Brownsville; Dr. Khadim Hussain, Emergency Physician; Kathryn Taylor, RN; and Luis Hernandez, ER Medical Technician.
two hospitals in the Valley to be certified as “Primary Stroke Centers” by national accrediting organization the Joint Commission. “These honors are a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our physicians and employees at VBMC-Brownsville,” said Leslie Bingham, hospital CEO. “We are committed to providing outstanding care to our patients and the community.”
As Brownsville’s largest hospital, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville offers an array of health care services for Valley residents and visitors.
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Valley Regional Medical Center 100 Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville :: 956-350-7000 :: www.ValleyRegionalMedicalCenter.com
Treating You Like Family
ounded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville and the surrounding communities. Valley Regional is committed to providing the best health care for the residents in the Rio Grande Valley. Affiliated with HCA, the largest hospital company in the world, Valley Regional Medical Center moved to its current location at the corner of Expressway 77 and Alton Gloor in 1998 upon completion of a state-of-theart, 214-bed replacement facility. By Robin Brechot With over 200 physicians representing over 25 specialties, Valley Regional Medical Center is a leader in a vast array of high-quality programs, including advanced diagnostic imaging, interventional cardiac catheterization, open-heart surgery, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, women’s services, and neonatal intensive care. The Emergency Department, a designated Level III Trauma Center, treats a wide range of emergent needs 24 hours a day.
Valley Regional Medical Center offers technologically advanced imaging services. When it comes to quality imaging, size does matter. Valley Regional offers a 64-slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI, 4D ultrasound testing, and much more. Many imaging centers simply cannot compete with such advanced technology. The heart of Valley Regional Medical Center is our staff. Living our mission, patients at our facility become part of our extended family. Leading the Rio Grande Valley with the number of nurses who have obtained advanced certifications, you can count on our staff to provide you with compassionate and quality care. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Our commitment to patient safety and high standards of nursing care is evident through our compassionate and caring staff, which lives our mission and vision daily by treating you as “family.” When you want the very best, choose Valley Regional Medical Center.
Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville and the surrounding communities. With over 200 physicians representing over 25 specialties, Valley Regional Medical Center is a leader in a vast array of highquality programs.
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Health Care Brownsville Doctors Hospital recently completed a $20 million, 80,000-square-foot expansion. New services have been added as well, including a stateof-the-art Imaging Center, the Wound Center, cesarean deliveries, and expanded inpatient services.
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hysician-owned Brownsville Doctors Hospital recently completed a $20 million, 80,000square-foot expansion. The new facility includes seven operating rooms, an expanded imagining center, and 55 beds. With this recent expansion, hospital owners have invested $35 million in the community’s health care services. The staff at Brownsville Doctors Hospital performs thousands of surgeries each year and can boast of one of the lowest infection rates in the country (0.001 percent), together with the lowest morbidity and mortality rate of any area hospital. Contributing to these outstanding results is a patient-to-nurse ratio of 3-to-1, allowing each nurse to focus closely on his/her patients and By Staff Writer their specific needs and earning the hospital state and national recognition. Brownsville Doctors Hospital (previously Brownsville Surgical Hospital) was the first hospital in the Rio Grande Valley to be awarded the Joint Commissions (JCAHO) “Gold Seal” of approval. The staff at Brownsville Doctors Hospital Brownsville Doctors Hospital has steadily added new serperforms thousands of surgeries each year vices to the facility. Among recent additions, the hospital has introduced its state-of-the-art Imaging Center, the Wound and can boast of one of the lowest infection Center, and cesarean deliveries and has also expanded inparates in the country (0.001 percent). tient services.
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Driscoll Children’s Services Driscoll Children’s Hospital :: 3533 S. Alameda St., Corpus Christi :: 361-694-5000 Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center :: 5500 N. Expressway 77/83, Brownsville :: 956-982-2439 :: www.driscollchildrens.org
Hope and Healing
ince opening its doors in 1953, Driscoll Children’s Hospital (DCH) in Corpus Christi has been offering hope and healing to children in the entire South Texas region. That care is complemented by the hospital’s specialty clinic in Brownsville. By Michael Bratten DCH is a 189-bed pediatric tertiary care center with pediatric specialists representing 19 medical and nine surgical specialties. Each year, more than 100,000 children receive care through Driscoll, including 40,000 patients who are seen at South Texas’ first emergency room created specifically for pediatrics. Additionally, Driscoll maintains a state-of-the-art ground-air transport team.
Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center is a pediatric outpatient clinic in Brownsville. The facility includes 12 physician rooms and provides pediatric services in the areas of: 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88
gastroenterology hematology and oncology nephrology neurology neurosurgery orthopedics plastic and reconstructive surgery psychology and behavioral services surgery urology
Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 189-bed pediatric tertiary care center with pediatric specialists representing 19 medical and nine surgical specialties.
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Other Regional Medical Providers Comprehensive Care By Tim Hastings
Solara Hospital Brownsville 956-546-0808 :: www.solarahc.com/fac_brownsville.asp
Solara Healthcare, a Dallas/Fort Worth-based longterm acute-care hospital company; Valley Baptist Health System; and the local community opened Solara Hospital Brownsville in October 2007. Solara Hospital Brownsville is a 41-bed, all-private-room hospital designed to treat patients with acute complicated care needs requiring an average hospital stay of 25 days or more. The hospital also features a six-bed ICU.
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South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital 956-554-6000 :: STRH.ernesthealth.com
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-theart 40-bed acute rehabilitation hospital specializing in inpatient and outpatient care of patients with stroke, trauma, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other disabling impairments. The staff at South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital knows that therapy is a very emotional experience requiring a caring, highly trained, and supportive team to maximize recovery. For the third consecutive year, South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
Health Care ranked in the top 10 percent of 813 rehabilitation facilities ranked in the IRF (In-patient Rehab Facilities) database of Uniform Data System (UDSMR). STRH was cited for care that is effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered.
Other Care Services Brownsville is home to a wide variety of physicians providing service through an array of private offices, clinics, labs, medical centers, minor emergency centers, outpatient surgical centers, and night clinics. The city also has several assisted living centers and nursing homes. These include one facility with a high-security unit to meet the needs of Alzheimer’s patients. Each of the facilities has professional medical staff. Flexible financial plans are available. Hospice care is also available in Brownsville.
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Education Encompassing 95 square miles, Brownsville Independent School District is the largest school district in the Rio Grande Valley and the largest employer south of San Antonio, Texas.
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n October 14, 2008, at a ceremony held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, two former U.S. secretaries of education, Rod Paige and Richard Riley, announced that Brownsville By Tim Hastings Independent School District was the winner of the 2008 Broad Prize, the largest education prize in the country. Started in 2002, the $2 million Broad (rhymes with “road”) Prize is an annual award honoring large urban school districts that demonstrate the strongest student achievement and improvement while narrowing achievement gaps between income “Brownsville is the best-kept secret in and ethnic groups. The money goes America. Other school districts can learn a directly to gradugreat deal from Brownsville’s success.” ating high school seniors for college —Eli Broad scholarships. A Founder of the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation jury of 10 prominent American government, education, business, and civic leaders, including the two former U.S. secretaries of education, selected Brownsville ISD, which received $1 million in college scholarships for 2009 graduating seniors. The four finalists each received $250,000 in college scholarships. The selection jury evaluated quantitative data on the finalists, consisting of publicly available student performance data compiled and analyzed by MPR Associates Inc., a leading national education research consulting firm. In addition, the jury evaluated the five finalist districts’ policies and practices based on site visits, classroom observations, and interviews with administrators, teachers, principals, parents, community
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leaders, school board members, and union representatives. The site visits were led by Massachusetts-based School Works, an education consulting company. Reasons Brownsville stood out among the large urban school districts included: 88 Brownsville ISD outperformed other similar Texas districts. 88 There was greater improvement by ethnic and income subgroups. 88 The district showed closing achievement gaps between income and ethnic groups. 88 Brownsville ISD has strong districtwide policies and practices. Brownsville’s Broad Prize selection was covered extensively by many major national newspapers, publications, and wire services, including The New York Times, Newsweek, and the Associated Press.
Brownsville ISD Fast Facts 88 Encompassing 95 square miles, Brownsville ISD is the largest school district in the Rio Grande Valley and the largest employer south of San Antonio, Texas. 88 BISD is the 17th-largest school district in Texas and currently operates 52 campuses. 88 Approximately 7,300 employees serve a student population rapidly approaching 50,000. 88 Several new schools are under construction; three new elementary schools will open their doors during the 2009–2010 school year.
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he history of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College is as rich as that of the Rio Grande Valley and this corner of Texas. Recognizing the need for quality higher education, local leaders and residents of Brownsville created a community college in 1926. The college expanded through the years, then took a giant leap forward through the By Cheryl Taylor creation of a historic partnership between Texas Southmost College and The University of Texas System in 1991. This unprecedented partnership provides residents the opportunity to pursue degrees offered at a four-year institution, but it does not eliminate the programming customarily offered by a community college. The unique mix of the two institutions has been dubbed by many as the “community university.” “The establishment of the partnership has enabled us to respond to traditional and nontraditional students in our area,” said UTB/TSC President Dr. Juliet V. García, the first Hispanic female to become president of a university or college. “Since that time (1991), we have graduated more than 17,000
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students with certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, and we are looking forward to May 2010 and the graduation of our first College of Education doctoral students in curriculum and instruction.”
A College and University Are Born The face of UTB/TSC has changed dramatically since the 1991 partnership, when the entire campus was confined to part of the remaining historic Fort Brown, established in 1846 by Gen. Zachary Taylor during the Mexican-American War. After the war, the fort was rebuilt by Capt. William A. Wainwright, post quartermaster; some of those buildings remain today. The historic buildings on campus have been carefully restored and adapted for use as administration offices, among them the Office of the President in the arched, colonnaded Gorgas Hall, built as the post hospital, where Army surgeon Lt. William C. Gorgas began research on yellow fever. The three-level fort commissary, which later also served as a brig, has been restored and is the new home of the Division of Institutional Advancement. One of Fort Brown’s last remaining
Education wooden frame structures, the commandant’s house, has also been rescued and is now the office of the university’s provost.
Academics Hailing from every continent, a diverse faculty is also transforming UTB/ TSC with cutting-edge research, new teaching techniques, and real-world knowledge, all of which benefits both students and the community. Many faculty members consider themselves to be educational pioneers, attracted to UTB/TSC by the opportunity to be part of building a great university from the ground up. Several departments enjoy outstanding credentials, including the Physics and Astronomy Department, with its Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy, and the award-winning music programs of the Fine Arts Department. Health and human performance, nursing, and education faculty members are actively involved in researching the particular health problems that disproportionately affect residents of the Rio Grande Valley, among them diabetes and Alzheimer’s. UTB/TSC offers numerous associate degrees, including allied medical health professions such as sonography, polysomnography, respiratory therapy, and emergency medical technology. Added just last year, a twoyear pre-architecture program in partnership with Texas Tech University is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition to Tech’s School of Architecture.
New Places to Learn In 2004, voters in Texas Southmost College taxing district approved a $68 million bond for the addition of five large buildings on campus:
88 The final large construction project under way is the Science and Technology Learning Center, a $33.8 million facility funded by The University of Texas System that will focus on medical research.
Education and Business Partnership A vital component of UTB/TSC is the International Technology, Education and Commerce Center (ITEC Center), a 647,000-square-foot facility just one mile from the Fort Brown Campus. Conceived as a place where the university partners directly with business and industry, the center includes a variety of programs aimed at assisting regional employment growth and economic development efforts. Part of the 2004 bond funding, an extensive remodeling was completed in January 2009, which created 50,000 square feet of classrooms, including two extra-large lecture halls. As a result, the ITEC Center is now an ideal location for small business conferences and meetings. Among the programs at the ITEC Center is the Workforce Training and Continuing Education Center (WTCE) (see related story, page 43). WTCE maintains an average annual enrollment of about 5,000, with students participating in studies such as criminal justice, foreign language courses, and customized industry training. Also at the ITEC Center is the International Innovation Center, a business incubator designed to help new ventures get a solid start, particularly those seeking to partner with the growing research capabilities of UTB/TSC in information technology, the nano sciences, and biomedical technology. Helping the community conduct business internationally is another important facet of ITEC Center’s mission. The International Trade Center
88 The Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center (The REK) opened last summer, immediately becoming the hot spot on campus. 88 Also completed in time for the fall semester were a new 43,300-squarefoot library, a 39,000-square-foot classroom building, and the Center for Early Childhood Studies. This new center will serve as a teaching laboratory for university child development students while providing quality on-campus day care. 88 Across University Boulevard from the childhood studies center, UTB/ TSC student housing is always at capacity. A former hotel, this facility will be phased out as up-to-date student housing is built in its place. 88 The recently opened crown jewel of the bond projects, The Arts Center, is located next to the Fort Brown Resaca. The center will have classrooms, practice space, and an 808-seat performance hall that will enhance the university’s fine arts program and bring more cultural opportunities to local residents.
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Education assists with a variety of trade support and financing programs. The Mexican Consulate and the Brownsville Economic Development Council are also located at ITECC. To date, UTB/TSC remains the largest institute of higher learning south of San Antonio, totaling 467 acres, boosted recently by the acquisition of the 82-acre Los Tomates Banco tract, designated as the future athletic zone.
Medical Partnering UTB/TSC is also home to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Brownsville Campus, housed in the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC). Since 2000, research at the RAHC has been dedicated to identifying and preventing local public health issues through communitybased models of public health awareness, practice, and education. In addition to ongoing research, the academic programs available at the RAHC include a graduate certification, a master’s and a doctorate in public health, and a doctoral degree in epidemiology.
Beyond The Campus Being located on the U.S.–Mexico border promotes relevant degree programs, among them international business and bilingual/duallanguage education studies and translation studies.
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The marine biology and environmental sciences departments benefit greatly from close proximity to the Gulf Coast and the Laguna Madre wetlands, extraordinary hands-on laboratories just a 30-minute drive from campus. Rising from sea level to 3,750 feet — about 270 miles south of Brownsville — is another unique ecosystem for biology students to visit for study and research. UTB/TSC’s Rancho del Cielo Field Station in Tamaulipas, Mexico, is a no-frills camp high in the cloud forest of the Sierra Madre Oriental, in the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve. Not limited to geography, there is also great diversity among the UTB/TSC student population. International students comprise almost 6 percent of full-time students. Of those, most are from Mexico, yet many come from such faraway places as Serbia, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and numerous South American countries. The native languages of these students are intertwined with English and Spanish, the predominant languages on the UTB/TSC campus, all contributing to the richness of the environment, the history, and the culture that characterize this corner of Texas. At The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, knowledge knows no boundaries.
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Additional Educational Resources Learning Never Ends By Cheryl Taylor
Workforce Training and Continuing Education Center
Career Centers of Texas - Brownsville
956-882-4148 :: http://wtce.utb.edu/businessandindustry.htm
800-987-1242 :: www.CareerCenters.edu
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College’s Workforce Training and Continuing Education Center (WTCE) offers a variety of classes to help businesses train employees and help adults upgrade their skills. WTCE often uses grants to help employers provide customized training in technical and business management fields. The center also offers certification classes for peace officers, nurse assistants, teachers of advanced placement classes, and real estate sales. Electrician apprentice-journeyman, English-as-a-Second Language, computer, Kids College, and GED are also offered.
The Career Centers of Texas Brownsville Campus grants diplomas in the health care, information technology, and professional fields. Classes are taught by instructors with experience working in the fields they teach and are scheduled throughout the day and in the evenings. Diplomas are conferred in medical assistant, medical office specialist, and computer business systems. Career Centers of Texas offers an HVAC/R diploma that prepares graduates for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification exam. The Career Services Department helps students write resumes, prepare for interviews, and secure part-time employment while attending classes.
Allied Skills Training Center 956-548-2100 :: alliedskills@yahoo.com
At Allied Skills Training Center (ASTC), students are trained in combination welding. ASTC is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, and Veterans Education. It is also a member of the American Welding Society. ASTC strives to equip each student with real industry welding experience and has trained more than 200 graduates for jobs nationwide paying from $8 to $40 an hour. Border Tech School
Inter-Tech Technical School 956-554-9664 :: www.IntertechTS.com.
Inter-Tech offers career programs to support the area’s growing industrial and business demands. Courses include computer office specialist, accounting office specialist, medical office specialist, medical assistant, and GED. Citizenship and intensive English courses are available for the growing Hispanic community.
956-465-4487
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Located in West Brownsville, Border Tech is a small career school specializing in personalized, focused training programs that can be quickly completed.
888-509-3584 :: www.stvt.edu
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT) offers hands-on career training in high-demand fields, including www.brownsvillechamber.com 43
Education essay contest also won first place in the State of Texas contest. 88 Accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. Guadalupe Regional Middle School 956-504-5568
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Catholic school for grades six through eight. Tuition-free. Only 15 students per class. Rigorous college-prep curriculum. Accredited by Texas Catholic Education Department, in conjunction with the Diocese of Brownsville.
Incarnate Word Academy 956-546-4486 :: www.IW-Academy.com
medical assisting, medical administrative assisting technology, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, professional massage therapy, and computer accounting specialist. STVT also offers an intensive English language program. Job placement assistance is available to all STVT graduates. STVT’s most recent endeavour is the addition of the Continuing Education Department. Shortterm programs include personal fitness trainer certification preparation and nursing assistant. However, STVT will soon boast the Aesthetics Laser Certification Preparation Seminar and Laser Clinic, making STVT one of only three Laser schools in the entire United States. For more information on the Continuing Education Department, please contact Yvonne Keathley, corporate business developer, by phone at 956-212-7517 or via e-mail at ykeathley@ atienterprises.edu. Southern Careers Institute 956-550-9962 :: www.SCITexas.com
Southern Careers Institute (SCI) provides educational programs relevant to today’s job market. Professional instructors bring realworld experience to the classroom, where lesson plans are skills- and knowledge-based, rather than relying on books and theories. The
Brownsville campus of SCI offers health care and business programs, including administrative assistance, business accounting, medical billing and coding, medical assistance, sales and marketing, and cosmetology, as well as English as a Second Language classes. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, and job placement assistance is offered to graduates. A student services coordinator can assist students who need day care, housing, transportation, or tutoring. Episcopal Day School 956-542-5231 :: www.EpiscopalDaySchool.net
88 Pre-3K through grade six. 88 Science fair for grades five and six and a spelling bee for grades three through six held each year. 88 Offers Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Chess Club. 88 In March 2009, five sixth graders attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. 88 In spring 2009, students won top honors in the Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Republic of Texas essay contests. The winner of the DAR
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Livingway Christian School 956-548-2223 :: www.LivingWayRGV.com.
Private Schools
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88 Private Catholic school for Pre-3K through grade eight. 88 Conducted by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. 88 Fully accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. 88 One of only 12 schools nationwide to receive the Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award for “Total Community Involvement” from Today’s Catholic Teacher magazine. 88 Integrates technology through the use of SMART boards, laptops, and a computer lab.
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88 Ministry of Livingway Family Church. 88 Pre-3K through grade 12. 88 Expansion projects include larger auditorium and full-length high school gym. 88 Activities include Samaritan’s Purse project, food drive. 88 Nine athletic programs include basketball, soccer, softball, and cheerleading. 88 Fully accredited by the International Christian Accrediting Association. Saint Joseph Academy 956-542-3581 :: www.SJA.us
88 Grades seven through 12. 88 Conducted in the tradition of the Marist Brothers of the Schools.
Education 88 College preparatory education; comprehensive curriculum in the arts and sciences. 88 Student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. 88 Thirty-eight percent of staff hold advanced degrees. 88 Honors and advanced placement courses in a variety of subjects. St. Mary’s Catholic School
88 Students in grades kindergarten through five have classes in computer, art, music, physical education, Spanish, health and nutrition, multiculturalism, character education, and speech. 88 Departmentalization begins in third grade; students have subject teachers for math, English, science, and social studies.
956-546-1805 :: www.StMarys-CS.org
IDEA Public Schools
88 Pre-3K through grade six. 88 Fully accredited in accordance with the guidelines of the Texas Catholic Conference and recognized by the Texas Education Agency. 88 Curriculum approved by the Diocese of Brownsville. 88 Students consistently score above Texas and national averages on standardized tests. 88 State-of-the-art mobile computer lab and Internet-accessible computers in all classrooms.
956-373-5814 :: www.IDEAPublicSchools.org
Charter Schools Harmony Science Academy-Brownsville 956-574-9555 :: www.HSABrownsville.org
88 Harmony follows an advanced curriculum under which students take classes at upper grade levels.
88 IDEA Frontier Academy and College Preparatory founded in Brownsville in 2006 as one of IDEA Public Schools’ first expansion campuses. 88 IDEA Frontier serves more than 900 students in Pre-K and grades six through 10 (86 percent from low-income families); the campus will be a fully scaled Pre-K–12 campus in the 2010–11 academic year. 88 IDEA Public Schools’ IDEA College Preparatory (located in Donna) named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 “Best High Schools” and honored as the No. 1 high school in the Rio Grande Valley, the No. 2 high school in Texas, the No. 6 charter school in the nation, and the No. 19 high school in the nation.
Premier High School of Brownsville 956-550-0084 :: www.PremierHighSchools.com/Brownsville.html
88 Premier High Schools is a leader in dropout recovery. 88 Students work at their own pace toward achieving their diplomas. 88 Day classes start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m., allowing students to both attend school and work. 88 Premier High School of Brownsville is the only campus offering night classes in the RES District. The school accepts 19- to 26-yearolds who want to obtain a high school diploma. Hours for evening sessions are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Raul Yzaguirre School of Success 956-542-2404 :: www.tccc-ryss.org
88 Public charter school, grades Pre-K through six. 88 Affiliated with Tejano Center for Community Concerns. 88 Received Gold Performance Acknowledgments in mathematics and reading/ELA in 2007.
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At Home With It All
You Oughtta Be in Brownsville
ill it be a quiet home in the country, or a place in the heart of urban excitement? Do you want to be serenaded by the sea at a peaceful beach-side retreat, or do you crave the energy of the city scene? Natural beauty and urban appeal aren’t usually found side-by-side; but when you live in Brownsville, By Jennifer Bull & Laura Wilcoxen you don’t have to choose — you can have a home with it all. Located “on the border by the sea,” Brownsville offers fishing, swimming, birding, wildlife, and many more outdoor activities to enjoy. The climate cooperates in the natural appeal, with an average 223 sunny days a year and moderate rainfall. With lows of 51 degrees in the winter and highs of 93 degrees in the summer, beautiful flora graces the region year round, including stately palm trees and gorgeous purple bougainvilleas. But Brownsville is a burgeoning metro area as well, offering a solid economy and a host of cultural and entertainment attractions like theater, music, historic sites, museums, restaurants, shopping, and more. Brownsville holds deep appeal for both the lover of nature and the lover of nightlife. Perhaps that’s why the area continues to grow each year. In 2007 Brownsville was ranked the 24th-fastest-growing city in the country. With a 2007 population of 172,437, Brownsville grew by 23.41 percent between 2000 and 2007. Since Brownsville has experienced explosive growth in popularity, one might expect that the cost of buying a home in the city has risen out of reach. But this is not the case. The average price of a home in Brownsville was $105,400 at the end of 1Q2009, compared to $175,200 in Texas and $169,900 in the United States as a whole.*
Subdivisions have sprung up all over town, with brand-new homes and lots priced to fit any budget. According to Metrostudy, there were 2,217 new homes started during the 12 months ending in September 2008 and an inventory of 1,081 finished vacant homes in the Rio Grande Valley totaled homes at the end of 3Q2008. Housing dollars go far here. A buyer can find spacious newer, single-family homes with such amenities as three to four bedrooms, two full baths, and an enclosed garage for between $85,000 to $100,000, or, if seeking a home with less maintenance, an abundance of brand-new condos. There are plenty of new luxury homes on the market here as well. While there are homes in the $500,000-plus range in the region, there are also executive-style homes boasting amenities like vaulted ceilings, formal dining rooms, large master suites, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, water views, and more for under $400,000. Brownsville’s location on the border of Mexico is a source of pride to the local community. Many of the homes in the region show a decidedly Spanish influence in design and décor. Homes are often constructed of stucco, brick, or stone of a sandy golden hue, some with red tile roofing. Open, flowing interiors are popular; homes are frequently tiled throughout, with large vaulted ceilings and open columns. Residents enjoy the natural beauty of this semi-tropical region with large patios on spacious lots. The close relationship Brownsville shares with Matamoros also adds to the exceptional quality of life enjoyed by Brownsville residents. Residents of both Brownsville and Matamoros frequently cross the border to visit their neighbor’s museums and churches, browse through the marketplace, participate in festivals, or enjoy a meal at one of many restaurants. If you want to live in a tropical paradise with a rich cultural heritage — but without the hefty price tag — then come make your home with us in Brownsville! Please see the Chamber directory for a list of member real estate agents that can help you find your perfect home in paradise. *Average price data: Real Estate Center at Texas A&M; National Association of Realtors
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Discover Historic Brownsville The Historic Brownsville Museum is located in the old Southern Pacific Depot building, constructed in 1928. A popular exhibit is the Baldwin wood-burning, narrow gauge railroad locomotive, Rio Grande Engine No. 1, the last of its kind in the world.
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“Crossroads of the Hemisphere”
rownsville is a semi-tropical paradise of stately palm trees, ever-blooming bougainvilleas, exotic birds, and warm Gulf breezes. Steeped in a rich South Texas heritage, Brownsville is located on the banks of the Rio Grande, with Matamoros, Mexico, just steps By Carl Chilton & Carol Cummings away from the border. Brownsville’s southern Texas location has played an important role in both the history and the progress of the community. Known as the “crossroads of the hemisphere,” Brownsville is the only city on the Mexican border that offers four methods of international transportation: water, rail, highway, and air. This area near the Rio Grande saw action in the 1846, during the first battles of the Mexican War. Led by Gen. Zachary Taylor, those American victories established that land north of the Rio Grande was part of the United States. In 1848, A U.S. Army post known as Fort Brown was established. The fort was named after Maj. Jacob Brown, who had died in nearby fighting during the Mexican War. A new community was established adjacent to the fort and was named Brownsville in his honor. During the Civil War, Brownsville and Fort Brown saw even more military action. The Confederacy exported cotton to markets in Europe, and the Union blockaded all Southern ports. Cotton was moved overland to the Rio Grande, then across into Mexico, where it was loaded onto waiting ships. Both Union and Confederate troops occupied Fort Brown at times. Confederate troops helped with the cotton trade, while
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Union troops tried to stop it. Brownsville’s population and economy grew because of the cotton trade, but local military action caused turmoil in the area. Largely because of its geographic isolation, Brownsville developed slowly after the Civil War, with a population of around 5,000. Most transportation was by ocean shipping, but stagecoach service was also available. Steamboat service on the Rio Grande moved people and cargo to and from the coast and up the river for 100 miles or so, depending on water levels. Local people engaged in ranching, farming, and trading with communities in Mexico, but there was considerable border unrest, along with cattle rustling by bandits. The nearest American communities were Laredo and Corpus Christi.
Brownsville is the only city on the Mexican border that offers four methods of international transportation: water, rail, highway, and air. Life was challenging, but Brownsville citizens developed good businesses and enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle. The year 1904 brought railroad service to the area, providing the first convenient transportation to and from the rest of the country. Railroad lines were extended about 100 miles throughout the area, and soon nearly a dozen new communities were established. New residents began arriving, and developers cleared acreage for irrigated farming. Attracted
Discover Historic Brownsville by the warm climate and year-round growing season, prospective residents came by train from other states to inspect this newly opened country, known as the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Agriculture became a major industry, and the area’s farmers produced citrus and vegetables. By 1930 the city had grown to more than 20,021 residents, with much of this growth occurring during the prosperous 1920s. During this period, Brownsville took steps to establish itself as a modern city. The many improvements included paved streets, a junior college, a municipal airport, a second bridge across the Rio Grande to Mexico, a multi-story hotel, a radio station, and numerous churches and schools. Like the entire nation, Brownsville suffered during the Depression, but the community had resources to pull through. The airport was the home of a Pan American Airways base, which employed 220 people. This sizable payroll helped alleviate economic problems. A significant event in Brownsville history was the development of the Port of Brownsville, which opened in 1936 after many years of preparation. Soon after the Port opened, it attracted cargoes of vegetables, cotton, petroleum, and other products. By 1950, Brownsville’s population topped 36,000. At the Port of Brownsville, a large fleet of shrimp boats operated, and chemical plants had been built. The 1950s saw an increasing level of trade with Mexico, as well as an increase in Mexicans crossing the border to shop in Brownsville. The latter half of the 20th century was a time of continued growth and progress. Brownsville grew to 98,962 in 1980 and to 107,027 in 1990. This progress was due to more trade with Mexico, more tourism, more industrial development, and the increasing number of retirees choosing the area. The establishment of maquiladora plants in nearby Matamoros, Mexico, has also contributed to economic growth. These plants employ thousands of workers, and many have facilities in Brownsville. The NAFTA trade agreement has brought increased trade between the United States and Mexico. In 161 years of Brownsville history, the city has seen its share of challenges, such as hurricanes, freezes, droughts, and Mexican peso devaluations. But progress has continued and has gained momentum in the 21st century. Brownsville’s population is projected to hit nearly 200,000 by 2010, and the community is home to a youthful and skilled population and a positive outlook. www.brownsvillechamber.com 49
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Historical Attractions E O H xploring
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By Carol Cummings
Brownsville Heritage Complex 1305 E. Washington, Brownsville 956-542-5560 :: www.brownsvillehistory.org
The Brownsville Historical Association operates the Brownsville Heritage Complex, which includes the Stillman House Museum, Brownsville Heritage Museum, Aiken Education Center, and the Preservation Resource Center. The Stillman House Museum, built in 1850, is the former home of Charles Stillman, founder of Brownsville. The home is a Texas Historic Landmark and a National Register Historic Landmark and is the only historic house museum in the Rio Grande Valley still standing on its original location. 88 The Brownsville Heritage Museum portrays the history of Brownsville from early settlement through the first half of the 20th century. The museum hosts numerous presentations, musical performances, and book signings throughout the year. 88 The Preservation Resource Center offers a research library for those wishing to preserve their historic home and is a clearinghouse for architectural salvage material from Brownsville’s historic buildings. 88 The Aiken Education Center houses temporary exhibitions and is the site for history and art multidisciplinary presentations.
Commemorative Air Force Museum Rio Grande Valley Wing 955 S. Minnesota Ave., Brownsville 956-541-8585 :: www.RGVWingCAF.com
The Rio Grande Valley Wing of the Commemorative Air Force showcases the history of World War II, including the events building up to the war and the aftermath of the fall of the Third Reich and the defeat of the Japanese Empire. Many artifacts on display have been lent to or given to the museum by Brownsville area families. One mission of the Commemorative Air Force is to keep the historical aircraft in flying condition. The Rio Grande Valley boasts 50 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
nine fully functional WWII trainers, five liaison aircraft, and two transport aircraft in its hangars. The lounge has a collection of aircraft photographs and models. The museum keeps regular hours during the school year, but tours are available by appointment at any time.
Historic Brownsville Museum 641 E. Madison St., Brownsville 956-548-1313 :: www.BrownsvilleMuseum.org
The Historic Brownsville Museum is located in the old Southern Pacific Depot building, constructed in 1928. A magnificent example of Spanish colonial revival architecture, the building is a Texas Historical Marker and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum opened in 1986 and houses a variety of exhibits that interpret events from Brownsville’s past, including data from the earliest military fort in the area, to the arrival of French teaching nuns, to displays of agricultural and ranching tools. Featured displays include artifacts from the MexicanAmerican War, a restored wood-burning railroad locomotive, a 19th-century telephone switchboard, and soldiers’ uniforms. A popular exhibit is the Baldwin wood-burning, narrow gauge railroad locomotive, Rio Grande Engine No. 1, the last of its kind in the world. A hand-carved mahogany bedroom set (circa 1850) is also among the permanent displays. The bedroom set belonged to Simon Celaya, a prominent local businessman and vice-consul to Spain.
Market Square Research Center 1150 Market Square St., Brownsville 956-546-4242
The Brownsville Historical Association also operates the Market Square Research Center, located at Historic Market Square. The center houses the historic textiles, photographs, artifacts, and archives of the Brownsville Historical Association. There is also a gallery with temporary rotating exhibitions from BHA’s
Discover Historic Brownsville historic art collections and a research library, available to the public and scholars. The Market Square Research Center is also home to the Backal Collections of Mexico City, rare art and artifacts from colonial Mexico through contemporary Mexico.
Mitte Cultural District The Mitte Cultural District, located between 6th and 7th streets, has a natural clustering of Brownsville’s most exciting and fascinating cultural entities located within walking distance of each other. These popular attractions are representative of the culture and diversity Brownsville has to offer. The district was the vision of the Roy F. and JoAnn Cole Mitte Foundation, which recognized that the area surrounding Dean Porter Park was home to most of the city’s cultural organizations. Designating the area a “cultural district” to provide the impetus to promote and enhance historical, cultural, educational, and family activities, the foundation provided funding for renovations to Dean Porter Park, construction of the Civic Pavilion, and establishment of the Mitte Cultural Education Center.
Old City Cemetery Center 600 E. Jackson (corner of 6th and Monroe), Brownsville 956-541-1167
The Old City Cemetery Center, managed by the Brownsville Historical Association, focuses on the history, architecture, art, and folk customs of the Brownsville Historic City Cemetery. The center offers a permanent exhibition focused on the cemetery, as well as rotating exhibitions focusing on folk art customs. The mission of the center is to advance learning about the history, architecture, art, genealogy, and folk art traditions of the Brownsville Historic City Cemetery and the surrounding Buena Vida Neighborhood through exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs. Guided tours are offered through the Old City Cemetery Center by appointment or every Friday at 10 a.m. The Brownsville Historic Cemetery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was established in 1853 and is recognized as an outstanding historical landmark by the Texas Historical Commission. The cemetery reveals much of the city’s history; victims of war, gunfights, yellow fever, and cholera are buried there, and their graves are evidence of early conditions in the border town. Buried in the Old City Cemetery are veterans of every war except for the American Revolutionary War.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park On May 8, 1993, the National Park Service formally dedicated the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site. The historic site was expanded to include Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, and the name changed to Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park on March 14, 2009. The park has a broad mandate to interpret the Mexican-American War, including the story of the causes and consequences of this important conflict. The centerpiece is the Palo Alto Battlefield Unit. Palo Alto Battlefield Unit Intersection of FM 1847/FM 511 Visitor Facility: 1623 Central Blvd., Brownsville 956-541-2785 :: www.nps.gov/paal/
This battlefield, a National Historic Landmark, marks the site of an artillery duel that opened the U.S. war with Mexico on May 8, 1846. The battle was the first in a two-year conflict that changed North America. This expanse of coastal prairie and dense chaparral is one of the best-preserved battle sites in the nation. The annual November candlelit memorial honoring the 8,000 U.S. and Mexican troops who died in the clash is breathtaking. The site also features a one-mile, round-trip walking trail. Nature lovers will be impressed with the vast array of local wildlife, such as coyotes, bobcats, jackrabbits, tortoises, and a variety of birds. The battlefield also features a Visitors Center with special exhibits and a 15-minute video program, War on the Rio Grande.
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
Paredes Line Road between Price Road and Coffee Port Road, a half-mile south of the junction of FM 1847 and Highway 802 956-541-2785 www.nps.gov/paal/historyculture/resacadelapalma.htm
The site of the second battle of the MexianAmerican War is also a National Historic Landmark. Early in the morning of May 9, 1846, the army of Gen. Zachary Taylor marched from Palo Alto Battlefield and met resistance from Mexican Gen. Mariano Arista at Resaca de la Palma. At Resaca de la Palma, a decisive battle between Taylor’s and Arista’s forces took place. The National Park Service is currently working with the Brownsville Community Foundation on proposals to preserve the remaining portions of the Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Unit and to open it to the public on a full-time basis.
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Arts & Culture
Fine Arts The Play’s the Thing By Amanda Knoles
Camille Lightner Playhouse 1 Dean Porter Drive, Brownsville 956-542-8900 :: www.freewebs.com/camilleplayhouse/
The Camille Lightner Playhouse features year-round entertainment including plays, musicals, and special events. Audiences last season enjoyed an eclectic season that included Bye Bye Birdie, Dracula, Tuesdays With Morrie, and High School Musical, while the 2009–2010 season promises A Chorus Line, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Agnes of God, and a female version of The Odd Couple. Originally constructed with generous donations from the city and community, the theater has become 52 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
so successful over the years it is now entirely selfsupporting. Artistic director Ben Agnesti, a professional actor and director for more than 30 years, also offers youth workshops focusing on acting, stage makeup, set construction, and costume design. “Next year, the local premiere of Rent, a show that changed the face of the musical for modern audiences and became an instant classic, is our most challenging and anticipated show,” Agnesti noted. “After many requests we also hope to expand our theater workshops to older students and adults.”
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eople in Brownsville, Texas, have something sweet to smile about with the area’s first Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
“Who doesn’t love chocolate? People come in and their eyes light up. We give them samples and enjoy talking with them. Our customers always leave with a smile,” says Maria Marroquin, the new store’s owner. Before she opened her chocolate shop, Maria says “there was nothing like it in Brownsville.” Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is located at Sunrise Mall across from Luby’s. Visitors to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory are treated to a bright shop filled with the irresistible smell of chocolate and shiny display cases overflowing with the trademark chocolate, caramel and nut Bears™, truffles, English toffee, nut clusters, caramels, and more, available in signature generous portions and all made from time-honored recipes. In addition, a complete line of sugar-free chocolates is offered. Customers especially enjoy watching Maria make fudge on the big marble candymaker’s table, and appreciate the freshly made samples that follow. The store also entertains with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s famously delicious handmade caramel apples. Crisp Granny Smith apples are spun in caramel and then rolled in tasty toppings. Varieties range from the brown sugar, cinnamon, and white confection of the Apple Pie Apple™ and the Caramel Apple featuring Snickers® Bar to a traditional peanut-covered variety. Maria credits her brother Pedro Gomez, the shop’s chef and manager, with creating the popular gourmet apples. Trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu chef’s school in France, Gomez has an eye for what tastes and looks delectable and likes to introduce new apples. One of the chocolate shop’s most popular gourmet apples is the Chile Limón, the shop’s tribute to the region’s love of anything spicy: a red candy apple rolled in chile and lemon powders, with an optional final drizzle of liquid chile. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory also offers custom gift baskets and treat trays. Maria sees a real need for the corporate and special-occasion offerings, from chocolate business cards, dipped-apple party trays, boxed chocolates, and holiday-themed gift items to wedding trays and customer “Thanks for the Business” baskets. A former elementary school teacher, Maria, like her husband and business partner, Ricardo, is a longtime Matamoros/Brownsville resident. The couple has three sons — ages 5, 8, and 11 years — who are delighted that their mother opened her chocolate store. “The whole community is excited about Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. People find out what I do and they are thrilled. Having the store has been a very nice experience. It’s been so much fun,” says Maria. The first Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory store opened in 1981 in the picturesque Old West mining town of Durango, Colorado, where the factory continues to create chocolates for more than 300 franchised and company-owned stores throughout North America. For more information about the Brownsville Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, visit rmcf.com/tx/brownsville50792 or call (956) 982-7501.
Arts & Culture Capitol Theatre Restoration 956-831-9590 :: www.brosociety.org
The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA) is the driving force behind the restoration of the Capitol Theatre in the city’s historic downtown district. Consulting with top theater restoration and performing arts consultants, the BSPA is working with community leaders and local organizations to raise funds that will transform the 1928 movie theater into a state-of-the-art, 1,200seat venue that will provide a stage for music, art, dance, and theater companies. The building will also serve as a community center for local schools, churches, and other groups.
UTB/TSC Arts Presentations UTB/TSC Fort Brown Memorial Center 600 International Blvd., Brownsville 956-882-7945 :: www.utb.edu/ba/fortbrown Patron of the Arts Series 956-882-7025 :: http://blue.utb.edu/finearts/patronhome.htm
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College offer high-quality entertainment throughout the year. Typically six to eight events, featuring everything from ballet and comedy to stage plays, are held each year at the Jacob Brown Auditorium. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009, the Patron of the Arts Series entertains audiences with concerts at the Science, Engineering and Technology Building Lecture Hall and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Brownsville. Beginning in 2010 all events will take place at a new Arts Center behind the Jacob Brown Auditorium. Along with presentations from regional and international artists, the series features student soloists, musical groups, and faculty. All funding for the series comes from donations and subscriptions from local families. Paul Kavanaugh, a development research associate for UTB/ TSC, appreciates the quality and affordability of the concerts. “I’ve lived in towns with huge universities that aren’t able to do what Patron of the Arts does.”
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Museums Exploration and Education By Amanda Knoles
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art 660 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville 956-542-0941 :: http://brownsvillemfa.org
Founded in 1935 by local artists who would become known as the Brownsville Art League, the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art was housed in the historic 19th-century Neale House until moving to its current 17,000-square-foot facility in 2006. Located across the street from the Gladys Porter Zoo and near the hiking trail leading to the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site, the museum is in the heart of the city’s Mitte Cultural District. Boasting a permanent exhibition gallery with works from famous names like Chagall, Daumier, Samuelson, and Whistler, the museum also showcases paintings and sculptures from traveling exhibitions as well as regional artists, demonstrating the diversity of art in the 21st century. The museum offers a variety of educational classes and workshops for children and adults, including the popular Museum Summer Art Camp, which offers daily courses in art appreciation for youth from age 5 to 17.
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Annual events include an International Art Show and Juried Exhibition, which includes a Student Category. In February 2009 the museum launched an NPR radio broadcast, “Speaking of Art,” featuring lively dialogues with regional artists and community members.
Children’s Museum of Brownsville 501 Ringgold St., #5 Dean Porter Park, Brownsville 956-548-9300 :: www.cmofbrownsville.com
Adults and children of all ages love the Children’s Museum of Brownsville! A popular destination since it opened in 2005, this kid-friendly museum offers a fun environment where youngsters can participate in a variety of activities, including story hours, field trips, and summer camps. Interactive displays designed for hands-on exploration include Tac Tile Panels, a mosaic of unusual textured panels, and the Infant/Toddler Area, decorated with fish, birds and sea creatures. Themed exhibits include All World’s Café, By The Sea, Construction Zone, Dance
Arts & Culture With Me, Dr. Bones Health Clinic, Texas Farmhouse, The Plaza, and KRGV Channel 5 First Warn Weather Station. A new physics exhibit designed in cooperation with the University of Texas at Brownsville is scheduled to open in 2010. “Since so many schools have had to cut back on field trips, we will be doing more outreach programs in 2009–2010, with a special emphasis on health,” said Executive Director Mandy Jo Euresti. “For instance, our 7-foot-tall doll, Stuffee, provides a unique way for us to teach students about the organs of the body. We stress the importance of health, exercise, nutrition, and safety in a program that children can easily understand.”
Costumes of the Americas Museum 501 Ringgold St, #5 Dean Porter Park, Brownsville 956-547-6890 :: www.costumesoftheamericasmuseum.com
Located in the Mitte Cultural Education Center at Dean Porter Park, the Costumes of the Americas Museum has been delighting adults and children since 2005. Sponsored by the Pan American Round Table I and the City of Brownsville, the museum features more than 400 colorful costumes and accessories worn by indigenous people from North and South America. Offering fascinating facts and bits of history for each country represented by a costume, the exhibits give visitors a chance to learn about different cultures and view styles of dress through different periods of history. Many of the costumes in the collection were acquired through private donations, and the displays include museum-quality pieces and a library of resource books. As part of its ongoing educational outreach program, the museum provides lesson plans and presentations for schoolchildren and hosts field trips for students studying different cultures.
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Fiesta! Brownsville’s Festivals By Amanda Knoles
Air Fiesta 956-541-8585 :: www.rgvwingcaf.com/airfiesta
Vintage World War II planes are the highlight of this mid-March air show organized by the Commemorative Air Force, Rio Grand Valley Wing. Spectators get a chance to see incredible battle re-enactments in the sky and view modern military planes like the F-15 and F-18 on display. Aerobatic teams entertain the crowd with chilling stunts, and a trade show features vendors selling a variety of new merchandise and collectibles, from plane models and posters to apparel and accessories. 60 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
A concurrent arts and crafts show with food booths enhances the carnival-like atmosphere and provides a fun experience for the whole family. Funds raised at the annual show help defray costs of operating the Wing Museum and maintaining the collection of aircraft. Show dates for 2010 are March 13–14.
Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival 956-831-9590 :: www.brosociety.org
The Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival, an internationally acclaimed event, features prominent jazz artists and showcases local musicians. The Brownsville Society for
Arts & Culture the Performing Arts promotes multicultural diversity throughout the event, which features a variety of music genres, including salsa, merengue, bossa nova, samba, mambo, rumba, and flamenco in a remarkable display of fusion jazz. Prior performers have included Latin jazz greats such as Ray Vega, Ruben Rodriguez, Felix Figueroa, Jimmy Bosch, and Dave Valentin, among others. Latin Dance Night, a highlight of the event, features dance exhibitions led by champion Latin dancers such as ESPN world salsa champions Abel Pena and Zulmara Torres. The citywide festival, originated in 1997 by the late Tito Puente, takes place annually in mid-October as a four-day music extravaganza and draws Latin jazz and dance enthusiasts from around the globe.
Charro Days 956-542-4245 :: www.charrodaysfiesta.com
Charro Days, a 72-year-old tradition and one of the largest celebrations in the Rio Grande Valley, is a week-long festival in February celebrating international friendship between Brownsville and its south-of-theborder neighbor, Matamoros, Mexico. Kicking off with Baile de Sol, the fiesta begins with the traditional grito (a shout of joy performed by festival organizers and local officials) and a street carnival where students dressed in colorful costumes perform traditional Mexican dances. Throughout the week locals are encouraged to dress in native Mexican apparel, and festival participants enjoy a variety of events on both sides of the border, including tortilla-eating contests, parades, fireworks, boat races, bullfighting, a rodeo, and a grand ball. The presentation of Mr. Amigo,
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Brownsville Heritage Complex is managed by the Brownsville Historical Association and is located in the heart of historic downtown Brownsville. It is home to the Stillman House Museum, the home of Charles Stillman, the founder of Brownsville. The complex also includes the Brownsville Heritage Museum, which portrays visual images of the historical evolution of the city and surrounding regions from discovery and exploration up through the first half of the 20th Century. The Complex also includes the Preservation Resource Center and Library. The Association also manages the downtown Market Square Research Center’s special collections archive/art gallery and Old City Cemetery Center which focuses on the history, architecture, art and folk customs of the Brownsville Historic City Cemetery.
Tel: 956-541-5560 Fax: 956-541-5524 Email: info@brownsvillehistory.org
Arts & Culture a crowd-pleasing highlight, honors a famous Mexican entertainer, politician, or other local celebrity who participates in festival events and serves as an ambassador of friendship. An outstanding Mexican citizen is honored during the Mr. Amigo Association event for his or her contribution to international friendship and the development of mutual understanding and cooperation. Activities, including a Mexican costume dance and an awards banquet, are held with the selected celebrity as the guest of honor.
Guitar Ensemble Festival 956-882-7527 http://blue.utb.edu/finearts/guitarfestival.htm
Sponsored by the Brownsville Society of Performing Arts and the largest event of its kind in the United States, the Guitar Ensemble Festival is held the last week of March and features performances by elementary, middle, high school, and college students, along with professional groups. The display of fine classical instruments from guitar makers and sellers is a must-see for guitar enthusiasts. UTB/TSC is the leading university in the United States for guitar teacher training for classical players and has earned national recognition for its training program for performers. The guitar orchestra has performed throughout Texas for nine years, and its members have won numerous state and regional competitions.
at Washington Park from Thursday through Saturday, the celebration features music and entertainment, arts and crafts, more than 30 food booths, cooking competitions, and fun challenges such as jalapeño eating contests. Live music performances and a street party atmosphere have made this one of the most highly anticipated events of the year in Brownsville. Local nonprofit groups donate their services to help operate the festival in exchange for donations to their organizations. Organizers credit the high attendance at the festival (40,000 or more each year) with helping to fund numerous community improvement projects.
Other Annual Events 88 Rio Grande Valley South Texas Music Festival takes place in February at the Livestock Show Grounds in Mercedes, a 30-minute drive from Brownsville. It features three days of country, bluegrass, gospel, and folk music, plus arts and crafts, food booths, and more. 88 Texas Onion Fest is held annually in April at Weslaco City Park, a short drive from Brownsville. The day-long event features live music, arts and crafts, food booths featuring onion specialties like the sweet onion blossom, dancing horse shows, kiddy rides, and onion-eating contests.
88 International Art Shows, sponsored by the Brownsville Art League, are held in April and May. 88 Fireworks Over The Bay is a fireworks display at South Padre Island, held in the center of the bay every Friday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on New Year’s Eve. Pyrotechnic displays begin at 9:15 p.m. sharp. 88 Cinesol Film Festival is a celebration of Latin films held in downtown Brownsville each June. 88 Expo Fiesta, just across the border in Matamoros, Mexico, is held from mid-June to July. It features internationally known artists, concerts, and crafts from regional vendors, including decorative ceramic items, silver jewelry, and leather apparel. 88 Festival Internacional de Otoño is held in Matamoros in October. Featuring an array of world-class performers, concerts take place at the city’s main square, the Reforma Theatre, and Mundo Nueve Convention Center. 88 The Brownsville Art League sponsors the Arts and Crafts Festival in November. 88 Fiesta of Lights Parade is held in Brownsville’s historic downtown district, along with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Visitors Information Center, kicking off the holiday season in early December.
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival 800-531-7346 :: www.rgvbirdfest.com
The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, held in nearby Harlingen in mid-November, has been an annual event for 16 years. The four-day event features an extensive program of educational seminars, guided field trips, vendor booths, youth programs, and social events to help nature lovers make the most of bird-watching opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley. Guided tours of local birding centers give participants prime views of some of the most colorful birds in the United States. Other activities include boat trips on the Gulf of Mexico for an up-close look at marine fowl and canoe excursions on the Rio Grande to explore the biodiversity of Southern Texas and Northern Mexico.
Sombrero Festival
956-550-9682 :: www.sombrerofestival.com
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Where the Wild Things are
Brownsville Is for the Birders Regional Bird-Watching Sites and Wildlife Refuges By Amanda Knoles
A Beacon for Bird-Watchers Brownsville is at the southern tip of the Texas Coastal Birding Trail, and bird enthusiasts flock to the area all year round to view the more than 500 counted species of birds in the Rio Grande Valley. Bird watching is at its peak in fall and spring, when hundreds of bird species migrate to the Rio Grande Valley, but the winter months also provide plenty of viewing opportunities. More than 500 bird species have been counted in the area, and the city frequently hosts fun activities and special programs for birding enthusiasts. Popular bird-watching sites around town include Tamaulipas Crow Park, Boca Chica Beach dunes and wetlands, and the city’s resacas. Created by the Rio Grande River, the resacas area is a semi-tropical environment covering 1,700 acres. Thanks to controls put in place for the benefit of wildlife, species like the heron, blackbellied whistling duck, purple gallinule, and long-billed thrasher find the bird-friendly surroundings hard to resist. 64 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
The dense vegetation also attracts the olive sparrow, least grebe, and white-eyed vireo. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service operate the World Birding Center at Brownsville’s Resaca de la Palma State Park, the largest in a network of birding centers spanning 120 miles from South Padre Island to Roma. The Sabal Palm Audubon Center and Los Ebanos Preserve are other popular spots for bird watching. Wild birds are frequently spotted at Gladys Porter Zoo. Red-crowned parrots, egrets, herons, cormorants, and woodpeckers, not officially a part of the zoo collection, have found sanctuary, food, and safe places to nest within its varied habitats. The region is dotted with preserves providing protecting habitat not only for birds, but also for a variety of flora and fauna. Grab your hiking boots, binoculars, and camera and head out for a day “where the wild things are.”
Where the Wild Things are Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Located 20 miles northeast of Brownsville, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is situated along the banks of the Laguna Madre and is famous for its diversity of bird species. Featuring a fascinating mix of coastal brush lands, freshwater lakes, mud flats, and beaches, it is a habitat for exotic birds, butterflies, and wildlife ranging from alligators and armadillos to the endangered ocelot, Texas tortoise, and javelina. Volunteers and rangers lead birding tours on weekends from November through April. Five self-guided, diverse trails offer views of birds, wildlife, native shrubs, trees, and wildflowers.
Situated along the banks of the lower Rio Grande, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge covers more than 2,000 acres. Established in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds, it features more than 400 types of birds, as well as wildlife ranging from indigo snakes and armadillos to bobcats, coyotes, and long-tailed weasels. Providing a diverse mix of desert, gulf coast, great plains, and subtropical climates, it provides an attractive habitat for half of the known butterfly species in the United States, and thousands of birds fly over the area on their way to and from Central and South America. The Visitor Center offers educational programs, books, field guides, maps, and binoculars. Twelve miles of foot trails are available for hikers, and a seven-mile wildlife drive for motorists and bicyclists provides access to more remote areas. A 60-seat guided tram leaves the visitor center three times daily from Thanksgiving to the end of April. The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge is headquartered at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Rated as one of the most biologically diverse national wildlife refuges in the United States, it features 11 distinct habitats, including desert brushlands, oxbow lakes, riverside woodlands, and coastal barrier islands. It is home to 1,100 plant species, 700 vertebrates, 484 bird species, and over 300 types of butterflies. Wildlife include the endangered ocelot and jaguarundi, collared peccary, Kemp’s ridley turtle, southern yellow bat, and the reticulate collared lizard.
Highway 106 and Buena Vista Road, Rio Hondo 956-748-3607 :: www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/laguna.html
Los Ebanos Preserve
27715 Highway 100, San Benito 956-399-9097 :: www.losebanospreserve.com
This 82-acre nature park features tropical landscaping and several varieties of palm trees. Trails winding through the property take visitors past butterfly gardens and a lake that is home to several types of marine fowl. Visitors may explore self-guided trails or observe the birds and butterflies from lakeside benches. Birds frequently spotted at the preserve include the great kiskadee flycatcher, hooded oriole, green kingfisher, and the plain chachalaca. Butterfly sightings range from giant swallowtails, white peacocks, and zebras to Mexican bluewings and blue metalmarks, among others. Casa Los Ebanos, the elegantly decorated Southern colonial home at the center of the preserve, is a popular spot for weddings and other special events.
Sabal Palm Audubon Center
5169 Sabal Palm Grove Road at Southmost Road (FM 1419) 956-541-8034 :: http://tx.audubon.org/sabal.html
Situated in a bend of the Rio Grande River along the U.S.-Mexico border, Sabal Palm Audubon Center is a 557-acre sanctuary that features native plants and animals not found anywhere else in the United States, including the largest remaining stand of Texas sabal palms. Hikers often spot hummingbirds, hooded orioles, green kingfishers, and other colorful birds along its three miles of scenic trails. The center features numerous wildlife viewing areas, including a wheelchair-accessible observation deck, and special tours and workshops are offered throughout the year. Through its educational projects, conservation programs and ongoing efforts to protect its unique ecosystem, the center attracts more than 10,000 visitors a year.
FM907 and U.S. Highway 281, Alamo 956-784-7521 :: www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/TEXAS/lrgv.html
World Birding Center Resaca de la Palma State Park :: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. and FM 1732 956-350-2920 :: www.worldbirdingcenter.org
Catering to bird-watchers and butterfly enthusiasts, this day-use park offers visitors views of wildlife in a natural setting that includes a six-mile resaca winding through the park, marshes, dense thorn scrub, re-vegetated grasslands, mature palm trees, and ebony forests. Amenities include four observation decks, a visitor center with concessions and a gift shop, picnic area, interpretation hall, and more than eight miles of dirt trails accessible by hiking, biking, or walking. A paved 3.5-mile loop traveled by tram makes two stops. Thanks to its diverse habitats, proximity to Mexico and Central America, and its location along two American migratory flyways, the park attracts more than 250 species of birds, including many that are not seen north of the Rio Grande Valley. Colorful birds like the Atlamira oriole, American redstart, green jay, and yellow-breasted chat provide stunning photo opportunities. Interpreter-led bird and nature walks are held on Saturday and Wednesday mornings, and special bike tours take place throughout the year.
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It’s a Jungle in Here
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Gladys Porter Zoo 500 Ringgold St., Brownsville :: 956-546-2177 • www.gpz.org
pen 365 days a year, this 34-acre zoological preserve, built on an old channel of the Rio Grande River, was donated to the City of Brownsville in 1971 by the Earl C. Sams Foundation. It has become one of the most popular attractions in South Texas. A unique landscape of winding paths takes visitors past gardens with cactus and succulents from all over the world, exotic plants like the Hong Kong orchid tree, and brilliant flowering vines like the bougainvillea. Wildlife in open exhibits is surrounded by natural waterways, and visitors may view more than 1,500 animals representing 337 species, including 46 that are endangered. Divided into four major geographic By Amanda Knoles areas — Tropical America, IndoAustralia, Asia, and Africa — the zoo also features a herpetarium, free-flight aviary, bear grottoes, a California sea lion exhibit, an aquatic wing, and animal contact yard. Educational and entertaining temporary exhibits like Butterflies, Bugs and Blooms; Return of the Dinosaurs; World of Whales; and Into the Ice Age are crowd pleasers every year. Summer Safari offers a day camp environment where children participate in fun group activities like crafts, puppet shows, and tours. Other family-oriented events include Boo at the Zoo in October and Zoo Nights and Lights in December. Visitor amenities include a children’s nursery, numerous concession stands (including Pizzooria, which opened in July 2009), and a gift shop. Safari Express, a special train tour, runs on Sundays.
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Come Outside and Play Variety Is Key
rownsville, blessed with fantastic weather throughout the year, has a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Fishing, swimming, boating, and other water sports keep those who love water busy during the sunny, warm days. A variety of locations offer golfing that is both challenging and fun. And By Jennifer Bull Brownsville has a variety of parks for nature lovers and sports lovers alike. With a wide variety of recreational activities to choose from, Brownsville is a wonderful place to visit, live, or vacation.
Fishing
Brownsville’s unique location means fishermen can sample both freshwater and saltwater fishing. There are many opportunities available, including sports fishing, charter boats, pier fishing, and surf and offshore fishing. 88 Brownsville Ship Channel allows fishing in two different areas and is known for its speckled trout, snook, and redfish. 88 Resacas, former channels of the Rio Grande, are unique to the area and provide a wide variety of fishing
opportunities. Those fishing in area resacas have caught bass, trout, and catfish year round. 88 Surf fishing can be found within a 20-mile drive at beaches thriving with fish, including whiting and flounder. 88 Peaceful bay fishing can be found at the bays of Port Isabel and South Padre Island. 88 Deep sea fishing is an option as well; boats can be chartered in the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville’s outlying areas also offer many fishing locations, including Falcon Lake, the Arroyo Colorado, and Laguna Madre.
Golf In a region where there is sunshine 223 days of the year, golfing is a pastime that almost never has to be cancelled due to inclement weather. With seven different golf courses to choose from, the natural terrain provides a unique challenge, as the resacas and lakes test the skills of even accomplished golfers. There are lighted driving ranges to help golfers perfect their swing and pro shops offering exactly the equipment needed to make even the pickiest golfer happy. www.brownsvillechamber.com 67
Outdoor Recreation Brownsville Tennis Center 3 Event Center Blvd., Brownsville 956-547-8326
The Brownsville Tennis Center features 15 fully lighted all-weather courts (including two stadium courts), a full-service pro shop, dressing rooms, a lobby area, a meeting room, a vending area, and a veranda.
Southern Pacific Linear Park
See the directory at the back of this book for a list of Chamber-member golf courses.
Parks The natural beauty of the Brownsville region is enhanced and showcased by the many parks located throughout the area. The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department states on their homepage (www.cob.us/ parksandrec/) that they are “committed to providing quality recreational services, facilities, and programs necessary for the positive development and well-being of the community and the improvement of the quality of life for all residents.” Part of how they accomplish this challenging goal is through a wide variety of parks and recreational opportunities, including
Brownsville’s rich history makes the Southern Pacific Linear Park an excellent place to visit. With trails that allow hiking and biking, Southern Pacific Linear Park takes visitors from the abandoned Southern Pacific rail line from Harrison Street to the entrance of Palo Alto Battlefield. The trial offers beautiful scenery and picnicking and even includes a caboose from the Rio Grande Railroad.
three pools that host activities such as swim classes. The park system has four softball fields, nine baseball fields, 12 kickball fields, two adult and nine youth soccer fields, and two gymnasiums. The jewel of the park system, Dean Porter Park boasts two enclosed and air-conditioned pavilions that can each seat up 500 people. An additional outdoor pavilion holds up to 800 people and includes barbecuing facilities. Playground equipment and individual barbecue and picnic areas make for a great location for families to relax and play. The park is also home to the Brownsville Children’s Museum, Costumes of the Americas, the Camille Lightner Playhouse, and botanical gardens. Other amenities include trails, a boardwalk, public restrooms, and nature areas.
Boca Chica Beach For those who prefer their beaches without the noisy commercialization found elsewhere, Boca Chica Beach is the perfect place to visit. Possessing no development at all, Boca Chica Beach offers a variety of fun activities such as birding, dolphin viewing, surf casting, snorkeling, kiteboarding, shelling and beach diving, just to name a few. The pristine and undeveloped beach is owned by the state of Texas and is technically considered a park, but there are no park facilities on the land. A simple drive from Brownsville on Route 4 east takes you to this beautiful beach.
Brownsville Sports Park 88 The excitement over the Brownsville Sports Park is well-deserved, given the scope of facilities being made available to the public. The official groundbreaking ceremony on August 26, 2006, had a host of people from the community show up in support, including a variety of sports leagues and prominent members of the Brownsville community. 88 The $26 million park is located off 77/83 at the Merryman Road Exit. Once completed, it will have a wide variety of amenities and activities, including: 88 Sports fields equipped to handle: 88 Archery 88 Baseball 88 Basketball 88 Football
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88 Little League Baseball 88 Little Miss Kickball 88 Disc Golf 88 Miracle Field 88 Soccer 88 Softball A gymnasium with a full-sized basketball court Nine basketball courts A complete disc golf course with goals Flexible field areas for a variety of activities A full skateboard park A BMX bike park A public park and nature trail for picnicking and hiking A lake, boardwalk, and recreational fishing pier with natural wetland plants and animal life, perfect for birdwatching during seasonal migration
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A playground and shaded rest areas Chess boards throughout the park Shaded pavilions Restroom and concession facilities Three lighted parking lots
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Resaca de la Palma State Park 1000 New Carmen Blvd. and FM 1732
88 Resaca de la Palma State Park provides the largest tract of native habitat found in the World Birding Center network. With 1,200 acres of land, the park was shaped by the Rio Grande before recorded history. The resacas — abandoned coils of river beds — create ponds that, when full, attract a wide variety of wildlife. 88 Dense stands of banco woodlands and marsh vegetation in some areas, and dry Tamaulipan thorn woodlands with mesquite and anacahuitain in other areas, provide the perfect area for a diverse population of birds and wildlife. The resaca levels can be controlled to support wildlife, and often species such as the least grebe, blackbellied whistling duck, purple gallinule, herons, and migrating waterfowl can be found. Other birds found in the park include the summer tanager, American redstart, yellow-breasted chat, olive sparrow, long-billed thrasher, and white-eyed vireo. 88 The World Birding Center visitor’s center can get you started on one of the eight miles worth of trails, or if you prefer, there are four decks that overlook six miles of resaca and a tram that loops through 3.2 miles of the park. The trails throughout the park are open for hiking, walking, or biking. Facilities also include picnic areas and restrooms.
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Matamoros, Mexico
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Sister City to the South Brownsville’s International Neighbor Is an Important Cultural and Economic Partner
ust across the Rio Grande from Brownsville is beautiful Matamoros, Mexico. Our friendly neighbor invites visitors to add an international flavor to their visit and to enjoy all that Mexico has to offer. In addition to its prime geographic location and world-class culture and arts, Matamoros has manufacturing and business on an international level, numerous schools, and considerable agricultural, ranching, and fishing production. By Carol Cummings The close relationship between Matamoros and Brownsville is most evident in the United States Consulate in Matamoros. The oldest
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The close relationship between Matamoros and Brownsville is most evident in the United States Consulate in Matamoros. continuously active diplomatic post, this consulate reflects the close relationship the cities have had in the exchange of commerce, culture, and celebration. Matamoros possesses several unique tourist attractions, all full of history and beauty. Matamoros offers visitors modern services, first-class hotels, unique
Matamoros, Mexico restaurants with delicious northern Mexican cuisine, and many cultural and business centers. While the city has grown and modernized over time, the unique style of the historical construction has been well maintained.
Historic and Cultural Appeal Many sites in Matamoros take you into a colorful past. Plaza Hildago, in the center of town, offers unique architecture. Visitors can discover a marvelous cathedral built in 1825 and renovated historic buildings such as the Matamoros Casino. At Plaza Hildago, visitors can also visit the Museo del Agrarismo Mexicano, which depicts the agricultural heritage of the State of Tamaulipas and Mexico with numerous exhibits and authentic artifacts from the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The city also has many other unique plazas with restored historic buildings, such as the Cross House, which provides an excellent example of the diverse structural designs of the 1800s. The Main Plaza and City Hall were first built in 1800 and have been reconstructed numerous times over the years due to the large number of hurricanes that hit the area. The first “Kiosko� was built in the center of the Plaza in 1889. Most of the wood used is of Morocco style, making this one of the architectural treasures of the city. On Saturday and Sunday, citizens and tourists alike enjoy one the most popular traditions of the city — relaxing at the Plaza and enjoying the many wonders of the area. Homemade candy is available from street vendors, and many cultural events take place each weekend. The main City Hall building was recently rebuilt to match the architectural design of the 1800s and is open to the public for tours. The Main Plaza and City Hall are located at 6th Street between Gonzalez and Abasolo streets. Casamata Museum, the last remaining fort in northern Mexico, is traditionally associated with the intrigue and struggle of Mexico in the mid-1800s. Construction of the fortress began in 1845, in preparation of the expected invasion of Mexico by U.S. Gen. Zachary Taylor in 1846. The fort was restored as a historical museum, and its collection includes sabers, bullets, cannons, uniforms, pictures of historical events, a newspaper archive, and other memorabilia from 1810 through 1920. The museum is open daily, and admission is free.
Shopping Art and handcrafts from throughout Mexico can be found in the shops and markets of Matamoros. Goods include leather, silver, and gold jewelry, as well as talavera pottery, Zarapes, boots, and art. Many shops are just across the Gateway International Bridge. However, more shops are just a short taxi or tour bus ride away at the Juarez Market. Located on 9th street between Abasolo and Matamoros streets, the original market (El Parian) was started by a small congregation of merchants. In 1873, the market was renamed Juarez Market in memory of President Benito Juarez, who died in 1872. The attraction offers more than 100 shops, making it the largest shopping center in the city.
Dining Matamoros offers a number of diverse restaurants to suit many tastes. The food of Matamoros has long been impressing visitors and is one of the best reasons to visit the city. From traditional Mexican fare, to regional seafood dishes, to hearty steaks, visitors
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Matamoros, Mexico are sure to be satisfied. The dining experience often takes on added dimensions with costumed servers and mariachi music.
Natural Attractions Matamoros offers unique natural sights, such as the Rio Grande and the Gulf of Mexico, which provide many fun water activities, including a relaxing day at Playa Bagdad Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Thatched palapa structures can be found along the beach, regional fishing tournaments are held year-round, and beach camping is a tradition among the locals.
Festivals The city is also one of celebration, as annual festivals include the Semana Santa at Easter, the Expo Fiesta in June and July, Mexican Independence Day in September, the Festival Internacional de Otono in October, and the Day of the Dead in November. In December, an array of breathtaking Christmas lights adorns the city.
Arts Matamoros was built upon a strong historic background of architecture, literature, painting, music, sculpture, history, poetry, and dance. The city’s many museums, theaters, and auditoriums showcase the arts and culture of the city and provide a fitting counterpoint to Matamoros’ bustling modern amenities. All of this, combined, makes Matamoros a wonderful entrance to Mexico.
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outh Padre Island, just 25 minutes from Brownsville, is a modern beach resort with a warm, inviting style. The 34-mile stretch of white sand is bordered to the east by the Gulf of Mexico and to the west by Laguna Madre Bay. The miles of pristine island terrain, along with modern resort conveniences, draw thousands of visitors to the area each year. By Carol Cummings Linked to the mainland by the Queen Isabella Causeway and located at the same latitude as Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the island’s weather averages 65 degrees in the winter and 82 South Padre Island is as rich degrees in the summer. Ranked as one in history as it is in beauty. of America’s top 10 beaches, the sandy shores of South Padre Island provide a perfect playground for sailing, windsurfing, aquatic sports,
diving, fishing, dolphin watching, horseback riding, golf, spa days, and shopping. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico offer an exquisite backdrop for breathtaking sunsets. South Padre Island is as rich in history as it is in beauty. Padre Nicholas Balli, for whom the island was named, was the first European to bring families to the island. Twenty-six miles north of the island’s southern tip, he and his nephew, Juan, founded El Rancho Santa Cruz de Buena Vista (later known as the Lost City), where he kept cattle, horses, and mules. The actual ranch and outbuildings were little more than thatched huts, known as jacals. Because of its natural fences of water, the island was a perfect spot for raising livestock. In 1811, Padre Balli stated in his will that he owned 1,000 head of cattle. He also built the first church on the island for the conversion of the Karankawa Indians and for the benefit of the settlers. Ironically, Balli never lived on the island that bears his name. He left the day-to-day operations of the ranch to www.brownsvillechamber.com 73
South Padre Island his nephew, who also held title to a sizable amount of the island, while Balli spent most of his time on the mainland, ministering to the spiritual and material needs of his people. Padre Balli died on April 16, 1829, and was buried near Matamoros. A statue of Padre Balli stands sentinel at the eastern foot of the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway. Visitors to South Padre Island can choose from beach homes, luxurious hotels, condominiums, and affordable motels. While its many amenities make South Padre a popular vacation spot, its location also makes it one of the premier spots in the state to observe wildlife in its natural state — particularly birds. The animals of the island can be enjoyed a variety of ways, with special tours, services, and centers available. The Dolphin and Nature
Research Center offers an educational look at sea creatures and encourages interactive participation. South Padre Island also affords opportunities for dining and nightclubs. Dozens of restaurants and night clubs offer live music, dancing, and fabulous food. From seafood restaurants with gorgeous views of the water to sports bars with big-screen televisions, you can find what you’re looking for on South Padre Island. Caribbean and Mexican dishes delight the palate, while steaks, burgers, and sandwiches offer more casual fare. A wide variety of museums, recreational areas, golf courses, and parks complete the list of attractions that can fill each day of a South Padre vacation with fun and relaxation.
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Index of Advertisers
Advertiser.....................................................................Page Number
Advertiser.....................................................................Page Number
Active Life Rehabilitation Center....................................................104
Incarnate Word Academy.................................................................66
Alford Insurance Agency, Inc............................................................21
International Christian Center.............................................................7
Allied Skills Training Center..............................................................41
Kantack Alcantara Law Office, P.C....................................................44
Astral Axiom....................................................................................28
Lago Vista / Cardenas Development Co., Inc.....................................49
B Town Realty..................................................................................46
Livingway Family Church & School...................................................69
BBVA Compass................................................................................17
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative.....................................................69
Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad...............................29
Marcello’s Italian Restaurant & Lighthouse Pub................................75
Brownsville Coffee Shop #2, Inc.......................................................61
Mervis Industries.............................................................................13
Brownsville Economic Development Council &
Metro Electric, Inc............................................................................15
the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation...............................5
Mi Pueblito Restaurant Bar & Grill....................................................71
Brownsville Events Center................................................................61
New Horizon Medical.......................................................................37
Brownsville Golf Center....................................................................55
Ospeca Logistics Management Transport, Inc...................................72
Brownsville Historical Association....................................................62
Parker & Company Worldwide..........................................................19
Brownsville Independent School District...........................................13
PlaGar Engineering LLC...................................................................25
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art.......................................................59
Port of Brownsville...........................................................................26
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.................................32
R. L. Lackner.........................................................Outside Back Cover
Brownsville Orthopedics and Rehabilitation......................................12
Rain Forest Nursery.........................................................................44
Brownsville Parks & Recreation............................... Inside Back Cover
RGV Vein, Laser & Aesthetic Clinic....................................................37
Brownsville Pediatrice & Adolescent Care........................................33
Ricardo’s International Cuisine.........................................................61
Brownsville Public Utilities Board.....................................................11
Ringgold Civic Pavilion at Dean Porter Park......................................62
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.........................74
Rio Bank..........................................................................................33
Burton McCumber & Cortez, L.L.P.....................................................23
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory..................................................53
CAF Flying Museum /
Saint Joseph Academy.....................................................................66
Rio Grande Valley Wing Commemorative Air Force........................71
Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grill...........................................................49
The Car Spa Hand Car-Wash............................................................15
Sierra Title Company........................................................................51
Career Centers of Texas...................................................................39
South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau.............................74
Cargo USA Logistics.........................................................................24
Spaw Glass.............................................................. Inside Back Cover
CD Financial Group – Carlos De La Rosa..........................................25
State Farm Insurance – Rick Armendariz.........................................11
Chris Sepulveda Commercial Painting..............................................11
State Farm Insurance – Kay Conly...................................................16
City of Brownsville...........................................................................66
Staybridge Suites.......................................................................56–57
Cobblestone Court Restaurant..........................................................54
Temp Control, Inc.............................................................................16
Community Merchants Financial, LLC................................................8
Tipton Ford......................................................................................12
Costumes of the Americas Museum.................................................54
United First Financial.......................................................................41
Designer’s Showroom......................................................................75
University of Texas at Brownsville / Texas Southmost College...........39
Dutch Fisher Real Estate..................................................................47
The University of Texas Pan American /
Ebony Lake Healthcare & Rehab Center...........................................32
Business Development & Innovation Group...................................29
Eco Living Solutions.........................................................................65
Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville........................................31
Edward Jones – Humphrey G. Thomas.............................................21
Valley Federal Credit Union..............................................................14
Gladys Porter Zoo..............................................................................7
Vermillion Restaurant & Watering Hole.............................................25
Guajardo Aesthetic / Medical Spa.......................................................3
Wilkinson Jim Iron & Metal Inc.........................................................19
H. Saenz Jr. Inc................................................................................51
Workforce Solutions Cameron..........................................................24
Holiday Inn / Homewood Suites........................................................27
Xavier Leos Family Dentistry, PA......................................................44
IBC Bank..................................................................Inside Front Cover The information in this membership directory has been provided and reviewed for accuracy by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. CommunityLink and Craig Williams Creative Inc. assume no responsibility for omissions or errors of any kind.
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#1 Quality Electric Inc.
Jose J. Sanchez 22784 San Miguel Harlingen TX 78552 (956)421-2078 ........ Fax: (956) 421-4026 qualsan@aol.com Electricians-Electric Contractor-Electric Repair & Service
Aaron Economic Consulting, LLC
Vanessa Casanova, Ph.D. Brownsville TX 78521-4985 (956)639-1698 ..........Fax: (956) 554-1698 aaronecon@gmail.com http://www.aaecg.com Business & Management Consultants Business Development
Alfredo De La Fuente 7620 Victoria Ct., Suite 4 Brownsville TX 78521-6937 (956)838-2700 ........ Fax: (956) 838-5051 adelafuente@victoria-lake.com Contractors-General & Sub
A.M. International Language Services
Alfredo Mercuri 155 Pinar Del Rio Ave. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)542-8149 ..........Fax: (956) 542-8149 alfredofre@aol.com Translation & Interpreting Services
A Plus Cleaning Services
Guillermo J. Lambarri 1035 E. San Marcelo Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)517-8393 ..........Fax: (956) 248-0659 sales@apcleaningonline.com http://www.apcleaningonline.com Janitorial Service
A. Stars Over Stripes Co.
Cedric Boyd P.O. Box 2623 South Padre Island TX 78597-2623 (956)299-1000 ..........Fax: (956) 772-0100 cedricboyd@realnicerecords.com http://www.realnicerecords.com Employment Agencies
A & V Lopez Supermarkets
Norma Lopez - Leal 2814 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-3122 (956)546-3120 ..........Fax: (956) 546-3980 Normal@avlopez.net Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
A-1 Health Service Agency
Mary Barrera 3670 Boca Chica Blvd. Suite 3 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)574-0596 ........ Fax: (956) 574-0086 mbarreragarcia@yahoo.com Home Health Care Services - Nursing Home Health Care
A-Bay Self Storage
Guillermo E. Garza 85 Industrial Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-3201 (956)982-7887 ..........Fax: (956) 542-1178 billekrane@sbcglobal.net Storage - Household & Commercial Warehouse-Storage
AAA Electrical Sign
Steve Smith 2407 East Business Hwy 83 Donna TX 78537-3545 (800)825-5376 ..........Fax: (956) 464-2408 signs@3asigns.com http://www.3asigns.com Signs - Electrical
Aaron Economic Consulting, LLC
Vanessa Casanova, Ph.D. 740 Acacia Lake Drive Brownsville TX 78521-4985 (956)639-1698 ..........Fax: (956) 554-1698 aaronecon@gmail.com http://www.aaecg.com Business & Management Consultants Business Development
Fred Hernandez 6305 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-9555 (956)574-8300 ..........Fax: (956) 574-8305 fred@aghconsultants.com http://www.aghconsultants.com Engineers-Civil-Consulting-Land Surveying
Alamo Concrete Products, Ltd.
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A. D. Welding Co.
AGH Engineering & Surveying, LLC
Accion Texas
Marlene Rodriguez 2300 Boca Chica Blvd., 2nd Floor Brownsville TX 78521-2230 (866)312-3778 ...... Fax: (956) 541-7542 mrodriguez@acciontexas.org http://www.acciontexas.org Accion Texas, a nonprofit organization, makes loans to small business owners that don’t have access to loans from commercial sources. We offer loans from $500 - $50,000 to help start or grow your business. Call 1-866-312-3772 to learn more. Loans-Micro Lending
Acclaim Health Services, Inc.
Rogelio Cázares, R.N. 3505 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 203 Brownsville TX 78521-4214 (956)986-0942 ..........Fax: (956) 986-0961 claudia@acclaimhealth.com http://www.acclaimhealth.com Home Health Care Services - Nursing Home Health Care
Acetylene Oxygen Company
Joe Garcia 3557 E. 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521-3235 (956)546-1696 ..........Fax: (956) 548-0508 joe@aoctx.com http://www.aocweldingsupply.com Welding Supplies & Equipment
Acetylene Oxygen Company
Joe Garcia Brownsville TX 78521-3235 (956)546-1696 ..........Fax: (956) 548-0508 joe@aoctx.com http://www.aocweldingsupply.com Welding Supplies & Equipment
Oliver Achleitner, M.D., P.A.
Oliver Achleitner 535 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2483 (956)982-6982 ........ Fax: (956) 982-0436 oliver@oamd.com http://www.brownsvilleortho.com Physicians-Orthopedic Surgeons
Active Life Rehabilitation Center
Surya Raguthu, M.D. 315 Jose Marti Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-2868 (956)546-7530 ..........Fax: (956) 546-7531 medical100@hotmail.com Physicians-Physiatrist Rehabilitation-Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy See ad page 104
Affordable Attic
Darrel Johnson 2805 S. Business 77 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)428-4040 http://wwwaffordableattic.com Storage - Household & Commercial
Affordable Clinic of Brownsville, LLC Richard Garza 814 N. Expressway 77, Ste. #5 Brownsville TX 78521-1422 (956)548-0035 ..........Fax: (956) 548-0036 rglvhh@yahoo.com Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
Andy Petrach 6981 East Evans Rd. San Antonio TX 78266 (210)208-1570 ..........Fax: (210) 208-1553 apetrach@alamoconcrete.com Concrete, Cement, Gravel, Sand & Stone
Alford Insurance Agency, Inc.
Kevin Alford 147 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3527 (956)542-7415 ..........Fax: (956) 541-0247 kevin@alfordinsurance.com Insurance Agencies & Agents See ad page 21
Alivio Pain & Injury Recovery Center Alex Flores 5327 S. McColl Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956)631-2277 Chiropractors
All Star Metals, LLC
Nick Shah 101 Box Car Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-9217 (956)838-2110 ..........Fax: (956) 838-2190 nikhil@allstarmetals.com http://www.allstarmetals.com Shipbreaking-Dismantling Services
All Star Realtors
Mary McGowan 400 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2466 (956)546-3378 ..........Fax: (956) 546-5109 pamape@aol.com http://www.allstarrealtorstx.com Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
Allegra Printing & Imaging
John Ely 1273 Alton Gloor, Suite A Brownsville TX 78526-3919 (956)548-1301 ..........Fax: (956) 548-0225 allegrabrn@sbcglobal.net Blueprinting-Digital Printing Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics
Allex International Properties
David E. Allex 920 West Van Buren Harlingen TX 78550-6058 (956)425-6199 ..........Fax: (956) 425-7121 DALLEX@ALLEXIP.com http://www.allexip.com Real Estate Development-Industrial International Trading Company
Allied Skills Training Center
Janie Sanchez-Solano 2045 Les Mauldin Ste. B Brownsville TX 78521-5635 (956)548-2100 ..........Fax: (956) 548-2105 alliedskills@yahoo.com http://www.alliedskills.info Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 41
Allied Waste
Jon Deicla 9402 W. Expressway 83 Harlingen TX 78552-6696 (800)423-7316 ..........Fax: (956) 428-2045 http://www.disposal.com Waste and Sanitation Services - Sanitation/ Residential
membersHiP direCTory Aloha Pools of Texas
American Heart Association
Alton Motors
American Investigations & Security Int’l
Randy Russell 10 Business Drive, Suite B Brownsville TX 78521-4293 (956)592-1550 ..........Fax: (956) 544-1315 rrussell12@aol.com http://www.alohapoolsoftexas.net Swimming Pool Contractors, Service, Equip. & Maint. Rick Masso 4624 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521 (956)350-0050 ..........Fax: (956) 350-5864 altonmotors@yahoo.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used
Daniel B. Flores 30 Business Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-4293 (956)542-8256 ........ Fax: (956) 542-8294 aminv@msn.com http://www.a-i-s-i.com Private Investigations-Security Services/ Civil Process
Amazonia Restaurant Bar & Lounge
Delia Lazo Brownsville TX 78520-8332 (956)982-2122 ..........Fax: (956) 982-4414 amazoniarestaurant@yahoo.com http://www.amazoniarestaurant.com Night Clubs-Lounges Restaurants
American Red Cross Blood Services Lisa Montemayor 4800 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas TX 75235-7717 (214)678-4800 http://www.redcross.org Blood Banks - Plasma Centers
Amberjack’s Bar & Grill
Lance Mullins 209 W. Amberjack St. South Padre Island TX 78597 (956)761-6500 ...... Fax: (956) 761-4470 events@amberjacks.info http://www.amberjacks-spi.com ~ Make Sure to Book Your Events Here ~ Featuring the Freshest Seafood & Aged Prime Steaks Location Perfect for Sunset Dinners & Bayside Dining Restaurants
Ambiotec Group, Inc.
American Red CrossSouth Texas Chapter
Michael Huckabee P.O. Box 2202 Harlingen TX 78551-2202 (956)423-0523 ..........Fax: (956) 423-0542 stxredcross@rgv.rr.com http://www.southtexasredcross.org Blood Banks - Plasma Centers Organizations-Non-Profit
Americas Best Value
Carlos Marin 5420 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-9400 (956)548-9333 ..........Fax: (956) 548-9399 cmmarin@ambiotec.com http://www.ambiotec.com Engineers-Civil, Environmental, Mechanical & Consulting Environmental Consultants
American Contracting U.S.A, Inc.
Leticia Barcenas 1606 S. Reynolds Rio Hondo TX 78583-3023 (956)748-4030 ..........Fax: (956) 748-2891 acusainc@aol.com Roofing Contractor
American Eagle Airlines
Nancy Rogers 700 Amelia Earhart Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-5739 (800)433-7300 ..........Fax: (956) 550-0737 nancy.rogers@aa.com http://www.aa.com Airports-Airline-Aircraft
American Eagle Airlines
Nancy Rogers Brownsville TX 78521-5739 (800)433-7300 ..........Fax: (956) 550-0737 nancy.rogers@aa.com http://www.aa.com Airports-Airline-Aircraft
American Firing Range, Inc.
Jaime Escobedo 55 Galonsky St., Suite 100 Brownsville TX 78521-3647 (956)542-2285 ..........Fax: (956) 504-5060 americancompanies@gmail.com http://www.americanfiringrange.net Sports
American Firing Range, Inc.
Jaime Escobedo Brownsville TX 78521-3647 (956)542-2285 ..........Fax: (956) 504-5060 americancompanies@gmail.com http://www.americanfiringrange.net Sports
Victoria Salazar 1400 South Cage Blvd., Suite 9 Pharr TX 78577-6290 (956)984-0201 ..........Fax: (956) 984-0202 victoria.salazar@heart.org http://www.americanheart.org Health Services Organization Organizations-Non-Profit
Chris Patel 1130 E. Expressway 83 Pharr TX 78577 (956)702-3330 ..........Fax: (956) 702-7358 americasbvi@pacbell.net Hotels-Motels
Amigo Pawn & Jewelry
Robert Galindo 6181 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78526-3508 (956)554-0293 ..........Fax: (956) 542-1135 Pawn Shops
Amigoland Event Center
Michael Belleville 1010 Mexico Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-4179 (956)504-7230 ..........Fax: (956) 504-7234 amigoeventcenter@att.net Reception Facilities
Andre
Renata Ledesma 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1252 Brownsville TX 78521-1205 (956)668-6601 ..........Fax: (956) 688-6602 renata@andrefashion.com http://www.andrefashion.com Apparel Shoes
Angel’s of Mercy
Oscar Huerta 3201 West Expressway 83, Suite 2 Penitas TX 78576 (956)583-9995 ..........Fax: (956) 583-1305 angelshh@yahoo.com Nursing Facilities-Nursing Care
Anita’s Tortilleria
Avi Schwarcz 603 E. Jefferson St. Brownsville TX 78520-6065 (956)542-8497 ..........Fax: (956) 542-2451 kalmanavi@aol.com http://www.anitasbville.com Tortilla Factory-Tamales-Menudo - BBQ
Anita’s Tortilleria
Avi Schwarcz Brownsville TX 78520-6065 (956)542-8497 ..........Fax: (956) 542-2451 kalmanavi@aol.com http://www.anitasbville.com Tortilla Factory-Tamales-Menudo - BBQ
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Membership Directory Antonio’s Restaurant
Jose Campos, Jr. 840 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78521-2450 (956)542-6504...........Fax: (956) 542-1125 antoniosmexicanvillage@netzero.com Caterers Restaurants
Antonio’s Restaurant
Jose Campos, Jr. Brownsville TX 78521-2450 (956)542-6504...........Fax: (956) 542-1125 antoniosmexicanvillage@netzero.com Caterers Restaurants
AOG-Logistics, LLC
Steve Perez 301 Mexico Blvd., Suite G7-102 Brownsville TX 78520-4159 (956)346-0755...........Fax: (713) 481-8368 steveperez@aog-logistics.com http://www.aog-logistics.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
AQUA TECH
Bobby Evans 4309 N. 10th McAllen TX 78504-3008 (956)630-1402...........Fax: (956) 664-9963 aquatech@prodigy.net http://www.aquatechlawn.com Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Aramark, LLC
Michelle Cid 7100 Old Alice Rd. Olmito TX 78575-5150 (956)472-2530...........Fax: (956) 350-8069 cid-michelle@aramark.com http://www.aramark.com Caterers
Archer Business Systems, Inc.
Richard Archer 717 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen TX 78550 (956)554-9500...........Fax: (956) 425-7687 rgarza@sharp-abs.com http://www.sharp-abs.com Copiers, Faxes, Printers, & Scanners-Sales and Service
Argus Security Systems/ASG
Tamatha Main 314 Ash Avenue McAllen TX 78501-2556 (800)683-7487...........Fax: (956) 686-2427 tmain@asgsecurity.com http://www.asgsecurity.com Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service Security-Products, Systems, Burglar & Fire Alarms & Companie
Arrhythmia Consultants of South Texas
Frank Mazzola, MD 160 Plaza Santa Rosa Brownsville TX 78520-9785 (956)550-8700...........Fax: (956) 550-0242 tenriquez@acstonline.org Physicians-Cardiologists
Astral Axiom
Frank Esparza 4406 Roberto Ave. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)466-0677 info@astralaxiom.net http://www.astralaxiom.net Advertising & Marketing Web Design Development & Hosting See ad page 28
AT&T
Sergio Contreras 721 Beech Avenue B-A-06 McAllen TX 78501-2693 (956)630-8243...........Fax: (956) 630-8246 sergio.contreras@att.com http://www.att.com Communications-Telecommunications
AT&T
Pamela Garcia 4305 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-9479 (956)541-6200...........Fax: (956) 350-9108 pamela.garcia@att.com http://www.wireless.att.com Communications-Wireless
Austin Star Detonator Co.
Homer Solis 901 Cantu Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-9200 (956)831-7751...........Fax: (956) 831-7760 Manufacturing-Explosives
Auto Repair Solutions
Ernest Kim 3800 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-9481 (956)542-9600...........Fax: (956) 547-9624 atlbrownsville@yahoo.com Automobile Repairs & Service
Automatic Ice, LLC
Howard Curry 118 S. Bowie San Benito TX 78586 (956)399-9309 Ice-Fuel-Industrial Supplies
Avanza International
Sandra Duran 200 Texas Ave., Suite 100 Brownsville TX 78521-3400 (956)572-9151 sduran@avanzamex.com http://www.avanzamex.com Business & Management Consultants
Avis Rent A Car
Leticia Montiel 700 S. Amelia Earhart Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-5739 (956)541-9271......... Fax: (956) 541-9273 avisbro@cbrac.com http://www.avis.com Automobile Renting & Leasing
Ayusa Construction & Development
L. Adrian del Pozo 1623 Central Blvd., Suite 201 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)504-4833...........Fax: (956) 504-4830 Ldelpozo@grupoayusa.net http://www.grupoayusa.net Construction
ARTDECON
Horacio Lira 4964 Juniper Dr. Brownsville TX 78526-3871 (956)504-0489....... Fax: (956) 504-0489 artdecon_57@msn.com http://www.artdecon.com Construction
Associacion de Maquiladoras de Matamoros Robert Mattus Acambaro No. 2 Fracc. Entre Carlos Salazar y Colima H. Matamoros, Tamps. MX 87300 (868)810-7000 rmattus@ammatamoros.org http://www.ammatamoros.org Organizations-Non-Profit
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B-Town Realty, LLC
Rolando Guerra 803 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3557 (956)541-2200...........Fax: (956) 541-2206 roland_guerra@yahoo.com http://www.b-townrealty.com Real Estate-Residential & Commercial See ad page 46
Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law
Victor Quintanilla 2200 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 120 Brownsville TX 78521-2217 (956)504-6611...........Fax: (956) 504-6633 strevino@galyen.com http://www.thetexasattorney.com Attorneys
78 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Baja Duty Free
Karina Zaleta 1401 East Washington Street, Suite D Brownsville TX 78520-5740 (956)550-9300......... Fax: (956) 550-1035 karinaz@fairn.com http://www.bajadutyfree.com Retail - Duty Free
Bargain Book
Linda Medrano 1300 Wildrose Lane Brownsville TX 78520-8600 (956)546-5113...........Fax: (956) 546-0903 adcopy@bargainbook.cc http://www.bargainbook.cc Newspapers
Sahadeo Basdeo “Basil”
Sahadeo Basdeo “Basil” 1415 Mulberry Lane Brownsville TX 78520 (956)371-9997...........Fax: (956) 542-8902 sahadeo.basdeo@valleybaptist.net Individual Members
BBVA Compass
Best Buy
Paul Rodriguez 2701 Pablo Kisel Brownsville TX 78526-4125 (956)546-0755...........Fax: (956) 983-1502 paul.rodriguez2@bestbuy.com http://www.bestbuy.com Audio-Visual-Eqpt & Production Computer Products & Services Home Audio/Video Installation
Best Western La Copa Inn and Suites
BMC y Fragoso S.C.
Lesa Labar 350 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island TX 78597-6501 (956)761-6000...........Fax: (956) 761-6013 reservations@lacoparesort.com http://www.bestwestern.com Hotels-Motels
BBVA Compass
Bicycle World of Brownsville
Diana Delaunay 629 E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520-5248 (956)547-3800...........Fax: (956) 547-3806 http://www.texasstatebank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page 17
BBVA Compass
Juan M. Loya 2000 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-2800 (956)547-3963...........Fax: (956) 982-2167 juan.loya@compassbank.com http://www.texasstatebank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page 17
BBVA Compass
Belinda Garces 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1018 Brownsville TX 78521-1106 (956)541-2112...........Fax: (956) 544-7622 belinda.garces@bbvacompass.com http://www.bbvacompas.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page 17
Benchmark Mortgage
Charley Whitlow 5156 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78526-4057 (956)350-4466...........Fax: (956) 350-4799 Mortgage & Loans Companies
Benjamin Thomas Home Furniture
Yesenia Martinez 2625 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)541-3448...........Fax: (956) 541-3447 bthfurniture1@aol.com Furniture
Bert Whisenant Insurance
Bert Whisenant,III 14 E. Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520-5402 (956)546-4222...........Fax: (956) 546-0157 BWhisenant@bwi-ins.com http://www.bwi-ins.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
Blue Rio
Pete Patel 2520 N. 10th Street Hidalgo TX 78557 (956)843-1234...........Fax: (956) 843-6127 Hotels-Motels
Bestway Refrigerated Service
BBVA Compass
Mike Kirby Donna TX 78537-5687 (956)461-3636...........Fax: (956) 461-3760 operations@blandds.com http://www.blandds.com Cold Storage Distribution Center Adriana Lopez 1544 Cardinal Lane Brownsville TX 78521-1515 (956)908-7844 bluerioband@hotmail.com http://www.bluerioband.com Entertainment
Best Western Arena Inn & Suites
Patty Castillo 3255 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3511 (956)547-3900...........Fax: (956) 544-6187 http://www.texasstatebank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page 17 David McWhorter 3201 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8845 (956)546-1771...........Fax: (956) 546-7092 http://www.texasstatebank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page 17
Bland Distribution Services
Scott Stachowiak 6665 Padre Island Hwy, Suite 204 Brownsville TX 78521-5218 (956)831-7825...........Fax: (956) 831-3568 s.d.stachowiak@honey-bestway.com Trucking Companies
Sergio L. Fragoso Honduras #144 Col. Modelo H.Matamoros, Tam. CP 87360 (868)812-1214...........Fax: (868) 816-2600 sfragoso@bmcyfragososc.com Accountants-Certified-Public
BNA Drive-Thru
Benny Rendon 10 South Central Avenue Brownsville TX 78521-5604 (956)541-5828 benny.rendon@yahoo.com Convenience Stores-Drive Thru
Bob Richardson & Associates, Inc.
Terry Hall 1275 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8622 (956)541-9712...........Fax: (956) 541-9717 Bicycle Shops & Repair Fitness Center and/or Fitness Supplies
Bob Richardson 1623 Central Blvd., Suite 200 Brownsville TX 78520-8345 (956)542-1775...........Fax: (956) 542-1980 bobrichardson@bizrgv.rr.com http://www.bobrichardson.org Financial Planners
Big Daddys Burgers and Shakes
Boca Chica Animal Hospital
Bill Biggadike & Assoc. Landscape Lighting Designs, Inc.
D. Marty Bogart, CPA
Rosie Paredes 3065 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-0555 Restaurants
Ben Biggadike 809 A Savannah McAllen TX 78503-3003 (830)643-0303......... Fax: (830) 643-1395 bs@biggadike.com http://www.moonlighterdesigns.com Landscape Lighting Designers
BizTax Income Tax Service
Jeanneth Escobedo 2685 N. Coria Street, Suite B1 Brownsville TX 78520-8813 (956)541-4447...........Fax: (956) 541-6114 efile@biztaxrefund.com http://www.biztaxrefund.com Income Tax Services
BizTax Income Tax Service
Glenn Head 1733 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-8140 (956)541-5249 Veterinarians
D. Marty Bogart, CPA 1805 E. Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite B20 Brownsville TX 78521-1115 (956)504-6550...........Fax: (956) 504-6555 marty@pdlrmail.us Accountants-Certified-Public
Boogedy Bear’s Partyland
Blanca E. Perez-Moreno 22 Palm Village Shopping Center Brownsville TX 78520-7265 (956)541-6920...........Fax: (956) 541-6920 boogedybears@sbcglobal.net http://www.boogedybears.com Event Organizer Party Hall
Border Customs Service
Jeanneth Escobedo Brownsville TX 78520-8813 (956)541-4447...........Fax: (956) 541-6114 efile@biztaxrefund.com http://www.biztaxrefund.com Income Tax Services
Salvador Lopez 1280 Cheers Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-4432 (956)548-0311...........Fax: (956) 548-1286 slopez@bordercustoms.com http://www.bordercustoms.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
T. Mark Blakemore
Border Financial Services, Inc.
T Mark Blakemore 905 E. Los Ebanos Blvd., Suite C Brownsville TX 78520-8720 (956)541-5900...........Fax: (956) 541-5905 tmblakemore@tmb-atty.com Individual Members
Bland Distribution Services
Mike Kirby 2243 N. Golie Rd. Donna TX 78537-5687 (956)461-3636...........Fax: (956) 461-3760 operations@blandds.com http://www.blandds.com Cold Storage Distribution Center
Keyla Maradiaga Financial Services
Border Properties, Inc.
Mark Johnson 1100 N. Expressway 83 Suite E Brownsville TX 78521-1407 (956)546-3551...........Fax: (956) 546-3552 borderprop@att.net http://www.borderpropertiesinc.com Real Estate Appraisers-DevelopersInvestors Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
Membership Directory Border Tech School
Maria Sanchez-Fletcher 355 W. Elizabeth St. , Suite 110 Brownsville TX 78520-5597 (956)465-4487...........Fax: (956) 544-3349 info@bordertechschool.com http://www.bordertechschool.com Schools, Colleges & Education
Border Technology Enterprise, Inc.
Peter Lounsbery 814 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)574-9000...........Fax: (956) 546-7891 sales@border-tech.com http://www.border-tech.com Audio-Visual-Eqpt & Production Printers-Laser - Service & Supplies
Boys and Girls Clinic
Pamela Lambert 5850 FM 802, Suite C6-7 Brownsville TX 78522 (956)831-0880...........Fax: (956) 831-0815 Physicians-Pediatricians/Adolescent Care
BrandyWyne Apartments/B-Wyne Management, LP
Tammy Cuevas 605 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78521-2456 (956)542-7159...........Fax: (956) 542-5945 bwynemanagement@yahoo.com Apartments Townhomes & Condos
Bravo Logistic Services
Carlos E. Ramirez 900 E. Levee Street Brownsville TX 78520-5104 (956)542-7851...........Fax: (956) 542-5720 carlosrm@att.net Import-Export
Breeden/McCumber, Inc.
Don Breeden 1724 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8141 (956)542-5193...........Fax: (956) 544-2842 don@breedenmccumber.com http://www.breedenmccumber.com Advertising Agencies
Briggs Equipment
Dago Magallan 454 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521-1405 (956)504-5900...........Fax: (956) 504-5955 dago.magallan@briggsequipment.com http://www.briggsequipment.com Construction Equipment-Sales-RentalRepair Leasing-Equipment
Brisky & Perez Insurance Agency, Inc.
Albert L. Perez, Jr. 46 Cove Circle Brownsville TX 78521-2661 (956)541-9115...........Fax: (956) 542-8335 albert@hia-bpia.net Insurance Agencies & Agents
Brownsville Affordable Homeownership Corporation
Steven D. Solis 896 Ridgewood, Suite C Brownsville TX 78520-8636 (956)621-2813...........Fax: (956) 621-2815 solis@rgv.rr.com Housing Development Services
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Angela R. Burton 1600 University Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-4972 (956)542-4341...........Fax: (956) 504-3348 info@brownsvillechamber.com http://www.brownsvillechamber.com Chambers of Commerce Organizations-Non-Profit
Brownsville Children’s Clinic
Asim Zamir, M.D. 4430 E. 14th Street, Suite A Brownsville TX 78521-3364 (956)544-5557...........Fax: (956) 544-5100 Physicians-Pediatricians
Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2, Inc.
Brownsville Group Services
Brownsville Community Foundation
Brownsville Gulfside Warehouse, Inc.
Jovita Chase 3230 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3216 (956)542-9650 Restaurants See ad page 61
Elvira Ramos 275 Jose Marti Blvd., Suite E Brownsville TX 78526-1746 (956)546-8787...........Fax: (956) 546-8262 Organizations-Non-Profit
Brownsville Community Health Center
Paula Gomez 2137 E. 22nd St. Brownsville TX 78521-2908 (956)548-7400......... Fax: (956) 546-2056 ealpert.bchc@tachc.org http://www.ebchc.org Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers See ad page 37
Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mariano Ayala 650 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78520-9107 (956)546-3721...........Fax: (956) 546-3972 mayala@brownsville.org http://www.brownsville.org Travel Information & Marketing
Brownsville CrimeStoppers
J.J. Trevino 30 Business Drive Brownsville TX 78521-4293 (956)546-TIPS.............Fax: (956) 982-0439 jtrevino@cob.us http://brownsville.crimestoppersweb.com Organizations-Non-Profit
Brownsville Doctors Hospital
Jose Jimenez, PhD 4750 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78526-4120 (956)554-2000...........Fax: (956) 350-6171 http://www.brownsvillesurgicalhospital.c Hospitals
Brownsville Economic Development Council
Jason Hilts 301 Mexico Blvd. Ste. F1 Brownsville TX 78520-4159 (956)541-1183...........Fax: (956) 546-3938 info@bedc.com http://www.bedc.com Business Development See ad page 5
Brownsville Elks Lodge #1032
Roy D. Turner 2223 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8711 (956)542-3545 bpoe1032@sbcglobal.net Organizations-Non-Profit Professional & Business Organization
Brownsville Events Center
Corine Parris 1 Events Center Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-1171 (956)554-0700......... Fax: (956) 554-3886 corine@cob.us http://eventscenter.cob.us Meeting Facilities Reception Facilities See ad page 61
Brownsville Farmer’s Market
Katharine Martin Linear Park - Corner of 6th Street & Harrison Brownsville TX 78521 (956)882-5896...........Fax: (956) 882-5152 thebrownsvillefarmersmarket@gmail.com Markets
Teresa Huddleston 717 N. Expressway Ste. A Brownsville TX 78520-8536 (956)982-0462...........Fax: (956) 982-0468 BGS1@SouthernTexasTitle.com Real Estate - Property Tax Information Lee Ostos 400 R.L.Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-4241...........Fax: (956) 831-2200 LOstos@dixshipping.com http://www.brownsvillegulfside.com Warehouse-Storage
Brownsville Historical Association
Priscilla Rodriguez 1325 E. Washington St. Brownsville TX 78520-5705 (956)541-5560...........Fax: (956) 541-5524 info@brownsvillehistory.org http://www.brownsvillehistory.org Museums Organizations-Non-Profit See ad page 62
Brownsville Independent School District
Brett Springston 1900 Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2495 (956)548-8000...........Fax: (956) 548-8010 pio@bisd.us http://www.bisd.us Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 13
Brownsville Junior Service League
Lela Burnell Brownsville TX 78523-3151 (956)455-9269...........Fax: (956) 831-3851 brownsvillejsl@hotmail.com http://www.bjsl.org Organizations-Non-Profit Youth Organizations & Centers
Brownsville Kiddie Health Center
Carmen Rocco 95 E. Price Rd. Building F Brownsville TX 78521-3531 (956)504-6080...........Fax: (956) 504-6419 ajgoza@pol.net Physicians-Pediatricians
Brownsville Literacy Center
Victor Rivera 1235 E. Jefferson St. Brownsville TX 78520-5832 (956)542-8080...........Fax: (956) 542-0078 brownsvilleliteracy@yahoo.com http://www.brownsvilleliteracycenter.org Education Organizations-Non-Profit
Brownsville Local Development Co., Inc.
Jessica Gonzalez 1150 E. Adams St., 2nd Floor Brownsville TX 78520-5804 (956)548-6150...........Fax: (956) 548-6134 lucyg@cob.us http://bldc.cob.us Business Development Organizations-Non-Profit
Brownsville & Matamoros Bridge Co. Jose F. Galvan 1300 Mexico Blvd. Brownsville TX 78522-4119 (956)548-2415...........Fax: (956) 548-2426 josegalvan@up.com http://www.expressbridge.com International Bridge
Brownsville Mineral Warehouse Charles Van Sickle 100 Boxar Road Brownsville TX 78521 (704)969-6314 chuck@905logistics.com
Brownsville Montessori Academy
Norma Frausto Brownsville TX 78520-7508 (956)525-4530...........Fax: (956) 525-4530 millyuribe@gmail.com Http://www.bma-montessori.com Schools, Colleges & Education
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
660 E. Ringgold St. Brownsville TX 78520-7974 (956)542-0941...........Fax: (956) 542-6931 bhorn@brownsvillemfa.org http://www.brownsvillemfa.org Museums Organizations-Non-Profit Reception Facilities See ad page 59
Brownsville Navigation District (Port of Brownsville)
Eduardo A. Campirano 1000 Foust Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1000 (956)831-4592...........Fax: (956) 831-5006 eacampirano@portofbrownsville.com http://www.portofbrownsville.com Port Authority See ad page 26
Brownsville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Marcos Cavazos 320 Lorenaly Drive Brownsville TX 78526-4060 (956)350-2252....... Fax: (956) 350-2256 mcavazos@rnct.com http://www.brownsvillenursing.com Commitment To: Communication Commitment To: Service Commitment To: Higher Standards Commitment To: Growth Commitment To: Fiscal Responsibility Nursing Facilities-Nursing Care See ad page 32
Brownsville Obstetrics & Gynecology Assoc., PLLC
Jose R. Nieves-Sosa 800 West Jefferson St., Suite 210 Brownsville TX 78520-6300 (956)550-8733...........Fax: (956) 550-9299 Physicians-Obstetrics-Gynecology
Brownsville Pediatric & Adolescent Care
Jorge E. Dominguez, M.D., P.A. 3150 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3214 (956)548-1100...........Fax: (956) 504-1907 Physicians-Pediatricians/Adolescent Care See ad page 33
Brownsville Public Library System
Geraldo Salazar 2600 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8824 (956)548-1055...........Fax: (956) 548-0684 http://www.bpl.us Library
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
John Bruciak 1425 Robinhood Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-4230 (956)983-6100...........Fax: (956) 983-6289 inquiries@brownsville-pub.com http://www.brownsville-pub.com Utilities Utilities-Electric See ad page 11
Brownsville Rehabilitation Services, P.C.
Christina Achleitner 535 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2483 (956)982-8907......... Fax: (956) 982-0436 christina@oamd.com http://www.brownsvilleortho.com Rehabilitation-Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy
Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad
Norma Torres 12650 Hwy 48 Marine Way Rd. Brownsville TX 78523 (956)831-7731......... Fax: (956) 831-2142 ntorres@brgrr.com http://www.brgrr.com Shortline Railroad Railroad See ad page 29
Brownsville Scrap Paper, Inc.
Ruben V. Guerrero 5850 FM 511 Brownsville TX 78526-9719 (956)838-1999...........Fax: (956) 838-1976 bspaperinc@aol.com Recycling Paper Material Recycling Services
Brownsville Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
Ivianne R. Merrill 1954 S. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2478 (956)546-4517...........Fax: (956) 546-5832 IMerrill@bsmwinc.com Metal Fabricators Sheet Metal-Welding
Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts
George Ramirez 6700 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-6914 (956)831-9590...........Fax: (956) 831-7810 info@brosociety.org http://www.brosociety.org Festivals Organizations-Non-Profit
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Larry Brown 700 Ameilia Earhart Drive Brownsville TX 78521-5739 (956)542-4373......... Fax: (956) 542-4374 labrown@cob.us http://www.flybrownsville.com Airports-Airline-Aircraft Industrial Park See ad page 74
Brownsville Tennis Center
Ceferino Couoh Event Center Blvd. # 3 Brownsville TX 78526-1171 (956)547-8326...........Fax: (956) 541-1432 brownsvilletennis@sbcglobal.net http://www.brownsville.usta.com Recreation-Entertainment Tennis Centers
Brownsville U-Pull-It, Inc.
Tim Tillman 40881 State Hwy 48 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)838-2800...........Fax: (956) 838-2273 tim@upiautoparts.com http://www.upiautoparts.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used Salvage Companies
Brownsville Urban System
Norma Zamora 700 Jose Colunga Jr. Street Brownsville TX 78521-5789 (956)541-4881....................Fax: 544-7603 Transportation
Brownsville Winter Haven Resort
Anna Garza 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-9560 (956)831-7755...........Fax: (956) 831-7757 winterhaven@rgv.rr.com http://www.winterhavenresort.com Mobile Home Parks
Brownsville/SPI Board of Realtors
Nora Pompa 1825 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8330 (956)546-8920...........Fax: (956) 546-5279 bbor1103@aol.com http://www.brownsvillespibor.com Meeting Facilities Organizations-Non-Profit
Bryan, Gonzalez Vargas y Gonzalez Baz, S.C. Rosa Hilda Posada P.O. Box 4978 Brownsville TX 78523-4978 (868)813-6000 Attorneys-Mexico
www.brownsvillechamber.com 79
Membership Directory Bryant Industrial Services
Daniel Bryant 10148 State Highway 48 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)838-5120...........Fax: (956) 838-5140 Daniel Construction
Bryant & Stingley, Inc.
Maureen Stingley 2010 E. Harrison St. Harlingen TX 78550-7312 (956)428-0755...........Fax: (956) 428-7133 bryantstingly@bryantstingley.com http://www.bryantstingley.com Court Reporters
Burton Companies
Scott Vaughan 3800 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3254 (956)546-5175...........Fax: (956) 546-7454 http://www.burtoncompanies.com Automobile, Truck & Industrial Parts
Burton McCumber & Cortez, L.L.P.
Gregg S. McCumber 1950 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1692 (956)542-2553...........Fax: (956) 542-8940 gmccumber@bmctexas.com http://www.bmctexas.com Accountants-Certified-Public Computer Products & Services See ad page 23 C
C & C Wings
Lori Indridson 6550 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-6910 (956)831-3460...........Fax: (956) 831-0245 candc_wings@yahoo.com Restaurants
C.H. Harden, Jr. Advertising Specialties
C.H. (Skip) Harden, III 240 West St. Charles Brownsville TX 78520-5515 (956)542-7301...........Fax: (956) 542-6733 chharden@sbcglobal.net http://www.chharden.com Marketing & Promotional Products Trophies & Plaques
Cameron Appraisal District
Frutoso Gomez, Jr. 2021 Amistad Dr. San Benito TX 78586-7732 (956)399-9322......... Fax: (956) 361-6097 fgomez@cameroncad.org http://www.cameroncad.org Real Estate Appraisers-DevelopersInvestors
Cameron County Children Advocacy Centers, Inc.
Elizabeth Shull P.O. Box 5418 Brownsville TX 78523-5418 (956)986-2770...........Fax: (956) 986-2708 mh@ccacmh.org http://www.cccacmh.org Organizations-Non-Profit Social Services - Abused & Neglected Children
Cameron County Drainage District No. 1
Ernesto Gamez, Jr. 3510 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville TX 78526-9553 (956)838-0162...........Fax: (956) 831-7602 veronicamartinez33@msn.com Organizations-Non-Profit
Cameron County Judge’s Office
Carlos Cascos 974 E. Harrison St. Brownsville TX 78520-7198 (956)544-0830...........Fax: (956) 544-0801 bernardina.olvera@co.cameron.tx.us Individual Members
Camille Playhouse
Ben Agresti No. 1 Dean Porter Park Brownsville TX 78520-7971 (956)542-8900......... Fax: (956) 542-0567 patcranick@aol.com http://www.camilleplayhouseonline.com Theaters-Live
Capital One
Isela Del Angel 1075 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2696 (956)698-3200...........Fax: (956) 541-1362 Lynette.bennett@capitalonebank.com http://www.capitalonebank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Capital One, N.A.
Cynthia Graham 3275 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3511 (956)546-4528...........Fax: (956) 541-0997 cynthia.graham@capitalonebank.com http://www.capitalonebank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Capital One, N.A.
Jorge Zarate 4150 N. Expressway 77 Brownsville TX 78526-4330 (956)698-3224...........Fax: (956) 698-3318 lilly.delarosa@capitalonebank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Cardenas Development Company, Inc.
Reba Cardenas McNair 1603 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1409 (956)542-8919...........Fax: (956) 504-3276 cardevelop@aol.com http://www.cardenasdevelopment.com Real Estate-Developers See ad page 49
Cardenas Motors, Inc.
Andy Hagan 1500 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521-1439 (956)542-3541...........Fax: (956) 542-6581 andy@sellscars.org http://www.cardenasautogroup.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used
Career Centers of Texas-Brownsville Robert Montz 1900 N. Expressway, Suite O OMNI Pavillion Shopping Center Brownsville TX 78521-1563 (956)547-8200...........Fax: (956) 547-8208 rmontz@kaplan.com http://www.cct-bv.com Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 39
Caring For You Home Health, Inc.
Marcelo Baca 441 E. Washington St. Brownsville TX 78520-6021 (956)546-1361...........Fax: (956) 542-3365 caring4uhh@aol.com Home Health Care Services - Nursing Home Health Care
Carinos Italian
Carruthers Embroidery
Ana Rodriguez 1325 E. San Marcelo Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-1866 (956)371-1454 carruthersembroidery@gmail.com Embroidery & Screen Printing Marketing & Promotional Products
Casa Los Ebanos/ Los Ebanos Preserve
Taylor Blanton 27715 State Hwy. 100 San Benito TX 78586-7771 (956)399-3543...........Fax: (956) 399-7664 tblanton1941@aol.com http://www.losebanospreserve.com Birding Reception Facilities
CASA of Cameron & Willacy Counties, Inc.
Alicia Cardenas 1175 W. Price Rd., Suite 3 Brownsville TX 78520-8738 (956)546-6545...........Fax: (956) 546-6612 CWCASA@aol.com Organizations-Non-Profit Social Services - Abused & Neglected Children
Casa Rodriguez Tile
Julio Villafranca 3090 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-2812 (956)504-2422...........Fax: (956) 504-2460 julio_villafranca@yahoo.com www.ferreteriarodriguez.com Ceramic Tile Distributors-ContractorsSupplies
Castex Export, Inc.
Fernando Nunez 3300 E. 14th St. Brownsville TX 78521-3232 (956)541-7169...........Fax: (956) 541-7317 nugadiesel@sbcglobal.net Truck Parts - Wholesale - Import-Export
Cavazos Income Tax & Financial Services, LLC
Centracore Business Services Enrique Flores Brownsville TX 78521-5335 (956)543-9415 eflores@centra-core.com Business Development
CENTURY 21 Johnston Company
Tip Johnston 109 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3527 (956)541-8073...........Fax: (956) 546-7882 c21johnston@aol.com http://www.century21johnston.com Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
Manuel Chacon
Manuel Chacon 5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)365-1888...........Fax: (956) 365-1875 manny.chacon@ harlingenmedicalcenter.com Individual Members
Tom Champion
Tom Champion 201 Tesoro Ranch Viejo Country Club Rancho Viejo TX 78575-9537 (956)350-9155 Individual Members
Chema’s Trucking, LLC
Carmen Garza 2030 N. Indiana Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-6610 (956)838-2343...........Fax: (956) 838-1819 jmgarza@chemastrucking.com http://www.chemastrucking.com Trucking Companies
Chemtex
Cavazos Insurance Agency
Joe Magdaleno 4325 N. 77 Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-9479 (956)350-9488...........Fax: (956) 350-9295 Restaurants
Johnny N. Cavazos 315 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2276 (956)542-2508...........Fax: (956) 542-1143 cavazosinsagy@sbcglobal.net Insurance Agencies & Agents
Rosie E. Cavazos
Rosie E. Cavazos 4515 Graham Rd. Hut 109 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)561-5899 rosie.cavazos@valleybaptist.net Individual Members
Cavender’s Western Outfitter
Carling Technologies, Inc.
CD Financial Group
80 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Cedillo 6068 N . Expressway Brownsville TX 78520 (956)350-8244...........Fax: (956) 350-8244 dcedillo@prodigy.net.mx http://www.inmaq.com Manufacturing-Plastic Injection Molding
Daniel Cavazos 3900 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78526-1138 (956)546-1004...........Fax: (210) 855-5072 Daniel@CavazosTax.com http://www.CavazosTax.com Financial Services Income Tax Services
Joaquin Rodriguez 2600 N. Expressway 77 Brownsville TX 78526-4100 (956)986-2550...........Fax: (956) 986-2554 keno_rodz@hotmail.com http://www.carinos.com Restaurants Fred Martinez 3734 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3230 (956)546-5564...........Fax: (956) 546-0323 fred.martinez@carlingtech.com http://www.carlingtech.com Manufacturing-Electronics
Cedillo Enterprises
Martin Zarate Brownsville TX 78520-8491 (956)350-3355...........Fax: (956) 350-3311 cbc053@cavendars.com http://www.cavenders.com Western Wear & Supplies Carlos de la Rosa 1905 E. Los Ebanos Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2209 (956)544-3185...........Fax: (956) 544-3014 Ldelarosa@isimail.com http://www.cdfinancialgroup.net Accountants-Certified-Public Financial Planners See ad page 25
Tom Jones 1642 E. Price Rd., Suite 104 Brownsville TX 78521-1455 (956)542-1022...........Fax: (956) 574-0048 http://www.chemtexindustries.com Manufacturing-Chemicals
Chick-fil-A
Chris Sepulveda Commercial Painting
Chris Sepulveda 301 E. Washington Ave. Harlingen TX 78550 (956)536-2419......... Fax: (956) 230-1026 cbs89lx@yahoo.com Painting-Commercial Paints-Manufacturing, Dealers & Contractors See ad page 11
Christ Church of the Valley John Phillips 28 Alvarado Ave. Rancho Viejo TX 78575 (956)455-3302 123jphillips@gmail.com Churches-Synagogues
Church’s Chicken
Joe De Jesus 2395 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2204 (956)546-7762 oandrade@churchs.com http://www.churchs.com Caterers Restaurants
Cintas The Service Professionals
Josh Home 700 Dawson Rd. Mercedes TX 78570-4339 (956)565-9996...........Fax: (956) 565-0330 homej@cintas.com http://www.cintas.com Uniforms-Linens Supplies & Service
Circle Industries, Inc.
Wayne Bishop 815 W. Tyler Harlingen TX 78550 (956)423-2836...........Fax: (956) 423-7246 circle@sbcglobal.net Contracting Manufacturer
City of Brownsville
Pat M. Ahumada, Jr. 1001 E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520-5128 (956)548-6005...........Fax: (956) 546-4021 http://www.cob.us Government See ad page 66
Clearview Builders
Chris Caraveo 5465 Garden View Ct. Brownsville TX 78526-9585 (956)592-4704 chrisclearviewhomes@yahoo.com http://www.clearviewhomes.net Construction
Chick-Fil-A at Sunrise Mall
Clinica Del Rey Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Center
Children’s Museum of Brownsville
CM Graphics & Signs
Joe Magdaleno 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1348 Brownsville TX 78521-1223 (956)541-4222...........Fax: (956) 541-6423 brd4256@aol.com http://www.chick-fil-a.com Restaurants Mandy Jo Euresti 501 Ringgold Street, No. 5 Dean Porter Park Brownsville TX 78520 (956)548-9300...........Fax: (956) 504-1348 mjeuresti@cmofbrownsville.com http://www.cmofbrownsville.com Museums
Chili’s Bar & Grill
Victor Hernandez 2750 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78526-4101 (956)574-9955...........Fax: (956) 574-9966 coo627@chilis.com http://www.chilis.com Restaurants
Franco Reyes Jacome Calle 5a. # 1809 Esq. con Hidalgo Matamoros MX 8700 (956)341-3680...........Fax: (868) 813-0642 Dr.Franco@ClinicaDelRey.com.mx http://www.clinicadelrey.com.mx Physicians-Cosmetic Surgeon Miguel Plata 1018 E. Jefferson Ave., Suite A Harlingen TX 78550-5637 (956)421-2114...........Fax: (956) 421-2114 miguel@cm-graphics.net http://www.cm-graphics.net Signs
Coastal Automation & Supply
Juan Blanco 292 Kings Highway, Suite 10 Brownsville TX 78521-4265 (956)554-3390...........Fax: (956) 554-3489 j.blanco@coastalautomation.us http://www.coastalautomation.us Electric Supplies Industrial Distributor
Membership Directory Coastal Realty
Mark Barnard 2901 Central Blvd., Ste. A Brownsville TX 78520-8900 (956)541-9000...........Fax: (956) 541-9020 info@coastalrlty.com http://www.coastalrlty.com Real Estate Development-Industrial Real Estate-Commercial Properties
Cobbleheads Bar & Grill
Joseph F. Kenney, Jr. 3154 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8844 (956)546-6224...........Fax: (956) 546-6772 http://www.cobbleheads.com Caterers Restaurants
Cobblestone Court Restaurant James DuBois 2200 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 124 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)982-0911 james@cobblestone-court.com http://www.cobblestone-court.com Restaurants See ad page 54
Julius Collins
Julius Collins 163 Creekbend Brownsville TX 78521-4325 (956)546-6495 jjcolin3@aol.com Individual Members
Comfort Suites
Monica Garza 651 Sunrise Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-4384 (956)541-3332...........Fax: (956) 621-0003 comfortbrownsville@ogihotels.com http://www.choicehotels.com/hotel/tx966 Hotels-Motels
Community Development Corporation of Brownsville
Nick Mitchell-Bennett 901 E. Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520-5164 (956)541-4955...........Fax: (956) 541-4990 nmitchell@cdcb.org http://www.cdcb.org Housing Development Services
Community Merchants Financial, LLC
John Stephens 5460 N. Paredes Line Rd., Suite 206-296 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)465-4334...........Fax: (281) 763-7088 john@communitymerchantsfinancial.com h ttp:// www.communitymerchantsfinancial.com Financial Services See ad page 8
Conquistador East Apartments
Steven de la Garza 375 Billy Mitchell Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-5054 (956)982-0323...........Fax: (956) 982-0324 Apartments Townhomes & Condos
Constantino STYLELABB
Carlos Constantino 800 Alton Gloor Blvd., Suite C Brownsville TX 78526-4296 (956)550-0750...........Fax: (956) 550-0750 constantinosalon@sbcglobal.net Beauty Salons-Tanning-Nails
ConsultingPoint, Inc.
Coyote Canyon A Steak Buffet
Don Morgan 700 Amelia Earhart Drive Brownsville TX 78521-5739 (956)504-5831...........Fax: (956) 504-0054 don.morgan@coair.com http://www.continental.com Airports-Airline-Aircraft
Convergys
Cathy Cassels 935 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8619 (956)547-5237...........Fax: (956) 544-7843 cathy.cassels@convergys.com http://www.convergys.com Call Center
Copy Graphics, Inc.
Amy Miller 112 E. Pecan Street, Suite 1800 San Antonio TX 78205-1521 (210)554-5500......... Fax: (210) 226-8395 http://www.coxsmith.com Attorneys Mario Hernandez 4495 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville TX 78520-8491 (956)350-3999...........Fax: (956) 350-5080 hernandez.mario1014@gmail.com http://www.stockadecompanies.com Caterers Restaurants
CRH North America
Greg Landis Av. Lauro Villar Km 9 #67 H.Matamoros, Tamps. MX 87499 (956)525-4515...........Fax: (956) 542-8940 r.gray@crh-group.com Manufacturing-Automotive Maquiladora
David S. Valdez 2604 International Blvd., Suite A Brownsville TX 78520-3183 (956)504-9354 info@copyg.com http://www.copyg.com Computer Products & Services Copiers, Faxes, Printers, & Scanners-Sales and Service
Cricket Communications
Corrigan Dispatch Co.
Cristina R. Camargo 355 Kings Hwy. Brownsville TX 78521-4228 (956)542-0524...........Fax: (956) 542-5879 support@cristyscakes.com http://www.cristyscakes.com Bakeries
Harold C. Averill 1350 Cheers St. Brownsville TX 78521-4439 (956)831-4222...........Fax: (956) 831-2582 brownsville@corrigandispatch.com http://www.corrigandispatch.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
Sherry Cortez
Sherry Cortez 3100 J Street, Apt. 5 McAllen TX 78501 (956)682-6277 sherry@ia-agency.com Individual Members
Companion Animal Hospital
Dr. J.B. Coulter
Yi-Lin Chao 835 W. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78520-8743 (956)986-2772...........Fax: (956) 986-2882 Maquiladora
Dahill
Ralph Cowen P.O. Box 4496 Brownsville TX 78523-4496 (956)831-8533...........Fax: (956) 831-4949 ralphcowen@yahoo.com Individual Members
Continental Airlines
Sean Corrigan 4742 Holts Prairie Rd. Pinckneyville IL 62274-3436 (800) 455-5600...... Fax: (866) 898-8307 sean.corrigan@communitylink.com http://www.communitylink.com Publications
Components Anchia Intl., L.L.C
Ralph Cowen
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated
Lita Pashos 501 Ringgold St. #5 Dean Porter Park Brownsville TX 78520 (956)548-9300...........Fax: (956) 838-5955 costumesmuseum001@yahoo.com http://www. costumesoftheamericasmuseum.c Museums See ad page 54
Robert R. Maza, DVM 2600 F.M. 802 Brownsville TX 78526-2804 (956)544-5868...........Fax: (956) 544-4101 cah@cahrgv.com http://www.cahrgv.com Veterinarians
D-Sign Print Solutions
Thomas Perez 3955 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-9391 (956)350-4600...........Fax: (956) 350-4678 Thomas.Perez@marriott.com http://www.courtyard.com/brocy Hotels-Motels
Joel Gonzalez 301 Mexico Blvd. No. 700 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)986-2727...........Fax: (956) 986-2731 joelg@consultingpoint-tx.com http://www.consultingpoint-tx.com Manufacturing
Costumes of the Americas Museum CommunityLink
Courtyard by Marriott
J.B. Coulter 5502 Autumn Mist Ln. Brownsville TX 78521-5110 (956)542-7705 Individual Members
Country Casuals, Inc.
Mike Pierce 2200 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2212 (956)546-3771...........Fax: (956) 546-1932 mpierce@rgv.rr.com Apparel-Women’s & Children’s Shoes
Leonel Garza 3025 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite E Brownsville TX 78521-3580 (956)544-5730 lgarza@cricketcommunications.com http://www.mycricket.com Communications-Wireless
Cristy’s Cake Shop
Vincent L. Crixell
Vincent L Crixell P.O. Box 3242 Brownsville TX 78523-3242 (956)504-5616....................Fax: 541-8894 Individual Members
Cubco Construction, Inc.
Rick Cardenas 1603 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1409 (956)542-6680...........Fax: (956) 546-0370 eva@cubcoconstruction.com Contractors-General & Sub
Culligan Water of the Rio Grande Valley
Winslow Stenseng 1300 West Highway 77 San Benito TX 78586-4102 (956)399-1780...........Fax: (956) 399-1785 culligan@h2orgv.com http://www.culligan.com Water Treatment-Bottled D
D & T Construction, Inc.
Daniel Sanchez 33222 FM 2893 San Benito TX 78586 (956)233-1130...........Fax: (956) 233-1126 texmexeqm@yahoo.com Construction
Eduardo Araiza Brownsville TX 78520-7537 (956)504-7150...........Fax: (956) 504-7144 dsignprint@att.net http://www.dsignprint.com Advertising & Marketing Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics
De Shopping en el Valle de Texas
Gloria Gracia Badiola 801 N. Ware Road McAllen TX 78501-8916 (956)630-9571...........Fax: (956) 630-9591 gloria@deshoppingenelvalle.com http://www.deshoppingenelvalle.com Advertising & Marketing Newspapers
Joey Pollard 2635 South 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen TX 78550-8320 (800)603-9951...........Fax: (956) 425-3025 jpollard@dahill.com http://www.dahillindustries.com Copiers, Faxes, Printers, & Scanners-Sales and Service
Decoma Litetek
Dairy Queen
Deep Southtex Terminals, L.P.
Robert Lozano 208 N. Cage Blvd. Pharr TX 78577-3906 (956)787-8770...........Fax: (956) 787-8749 maryl@thedqteam.com http://www.thedqteam.com Restaurants
Dairy Queen West
David Duncan P.O. Box 1376 Tulsa OK 74101 (918)584-2225...........Fax: (918) 584-2324 melx@sbcglobal.net Asphalt Binder Manufacturing & Wholesale
Dr. Francisco J. Del Castillo,M.D.
Francisco J. Del Castillo, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 4970 N. Expressway 77/83, Suite B Brownsville TX 78526-4269 (956)350-8788...........Fax: (956) 350-0009 veronica@drdelcastillo.com Physicians-Obstetrics-Gynecology
Henry Talbot 844 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8303 (956)542-0680 henrytal@aol.com http://www.dairyqueen.com Restaurants
Delphi Componentes Mecanicos de Matamoros
Dalco Protection Systems
Albino Carrasco 1127-A E. Levee Street Brownsville TX 78520-5001 (956)541-6056......... Fax: (956) 541-6961 acalarmed@aol.com Security-Products, Systems, Burglar & Fire Alarms & Companie
Darling-Mouser Funeral Home
Juan Jose Gallegos 945 Palm Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-6120 (956)546-7111...........Fax: (956) 542-7242 rodriguez@legacyfuneralgroup.com http://www.darling-mouser.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks Funeral Plans-Pre-Arranged
Dave’s Serv-Tech
David Ramirez 2120 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)554-4870...........Fax: (956) 554-4871 dservtech@hotmail.com Air Conditioning - Sales, Service & Installation
David Champion, M.D., P.A.
David Champion 3125 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3213 (956)542-4100...........Fax: (956) 542-2558 davidchampionmd@yahoo.com http://www.davidchampionmd.com Physicians
Davidson & Troilo
John W. Davidson 7550 W. IH-10 Suite 800 San Antonio TX 78229-5814 (210)349-6484...........Fax: (210) 349-0041 JDavidson@davidsontroilo.com http://www.davidsontroilo.com Attorneys
Days Inn
Steve Bowler 4694 Coffee Port Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-5283 (956)832-7100...........Fax: (956) 832-0042 steve.bowler@magna.com http://www.decoma.com Manufacturing-Automotive
Mohammed Chowdhury 715 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville TX 78520-8536 (956)541-2201...........Fax: (956) 541-6011 mchowd4337@aol.com http://www.daysinn.com Hotels-Motels
Rosalinda Torres 1900 Billy Mitchell Blvd. Building B Brownsville TX 78521-5610 (956)228-1888...........Fax: (956) 228-1992 Manufacturing-Automotive
Delphi Delco Electronics de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Barry Goodrich 601 Joaquin Cavazos Rd. Los Indios TX 78567 (956)228-7000...........Fax: (956) 228-7206 barry.f.goodrich@delphi.com Manufacturing-Automotive
Ace Eateries dba Denny’s
Alvie Britton 6131 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)687-9511...........Fax: (956) 687-2974 alvie@aceeateries.com http://www.dennys.com Restaurants
Ace Eateries dba Denny’s
Alvie Britton 1875 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8840 (956)554-3042...........Fax: (956) 554-3047 dennys7584@aceeateries.com http://www.dennys.com Restaurants
Design Elements, L.L.C.
Jose L. Perez, AIA 212 N. Arroyo Blvd., Suite B Los Fresnos TX 78566 (956)233-9546...........Fax: (956) 233-1390 designelementsllc@rgv.rr.com Architects
Design Group 692
Roberto Valencia 3300 E. 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521-3232 (956)504-7131...........Fax: (956) 541-7317 valenc5@aol.com http://www.designgroup692.com Construction-Builders-Developers
Designer’s Showroom
Julie Edelstein-Best 350 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8054 (956)542-6602......... Fax: (956) 542-6605 julie.ebf@sbcglobal.net http://www.designers-showroom.com Furniture See ad page 75
www.brownsvillechamber.com 81
membersHiP direCTory Wayne Devora
Wayne Devora 3349 SE Loop 410 San Antonio TX 78222 (210)887-9597 ..........Fax: (866) 260-0947 DevoraW@cintas.com Individual Members
Digital Office Systems
Daniel Montano 4800 W. Expressway 83 McAllen TX 78501-3015 (956)554-3900 ........ Fax: (956) 631-7728 dmontano@digitalrgv.com http://www.digitalrgv.com Copiers, Faxes, Printers, & ScannersSales and Service Printers-Laser - Service & Supplies
E
E & D G, LLC
Ernest Garcia 3320 Creekwood Dr. Brownsville TX 78526-2898 (956)371-3226 gar9dia@aol.com Construction-Builders-Developers
E.R.A Sunrise Realty
Eva Ortiz 2345 Hudson Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-8333 ..........Fax: (956) 542-3406 noenilo@era.com http://www.erasunrisergv.com Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
Dillard’s Department Store # 729
Kevin Lyon 2340 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78526 (956)546-4581 ..........Fax: (956) 574-6950 http://www.dillards.com Department Stores
Dipasa U.S.A., Inc.
Leopoldo Cruz 6600 East FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-6953 (956)831-4072 ..........Fax: (956) 831-5893 info@dipasausa.com http://www.dipasausa.com Sesame Products
Divine Skin Inc.
Rosie Rivera 120 Plaza Santa Rosa, Ave. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)455-9830 rbriverarn@aol.com Massage-Spa Services
Dix Shipping Company, Inc.
Robert Lee Ostos 400 RL Ostos Road Brownsville TX 78521-1050 (956)831-4228 ..........Fax: (956) 831-2559 LOstos@dixshipping.com Steamship Agents Stevedores-Warehouse Facilities
Dixie Tool Company
David M. Garcia 275 Kings Highway, No. 102 Brownsville TX 78521-1050 (956)544-4333 ..........Fax: (956) 544-0410 sales@dixietoolcompany.com http://www.dixie-tool.com Industrial Machinery and Supplies
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Tammy Weaver 3533 S. Alameda Corpus Christi TX 78411-1721 (800)DCH-LOVE..........Fax: (956) 698-8637 Tammy.weaver@dchstx.org http://www.driscollchildrens.org Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
John Dunkel
John Dunkel 604 Escandon Ave. Olmito TX 78575-9711 (956)350-5520 choate14@aol.com Individual Members
Duro Bag Manufacturing Co.
Carlos Villarreal 3401 David Shore Drive Brownsville TX 78521-1039 (956)831-4209 ..........Fax: (956) 831-2112 cvillarreal@durobag.com Manufacturing
Dutch Fisher Real Estate
Dutch Fisher 664 Hillcrest Court Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-3474 ..........Fax: (956) 546-3444 ludyfisher@yahoo.com http://www.dutchfisherrealestate.com Real Estate-Residential & Commercial See ad page 47
Ebony Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Jerry A. Trevino 1001 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-7533 (956)541-0917 ...... Fax: (956) 541-2860 jtrevino@transitionhealth.net http://www.ebonylakehealthcare.com Specializing in rehabilitation: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy/ Vital Stim Care Nursing Facilities-Nursing Care See ad page 32
Eco Living Solutions
Maria Ferraez McKenzie 7 N. Tupelo Cir. Brownsville TX 78521-2630 (956)459-6616 ..........Fax: (956) 554-3906 mariaanto@aol.com http://www.ecoquest.com/msmaria Air Purification See ad page 65
Ecological Services International, Inc.
F. Paul Seales 41786 FM 510 Los Fresnos TX 78566-4846 (956)233-4609 ..........Fax: (956) 233-3196 bbreceda@esimfg.com http://www.esimfg.com Manufacturing
ED’S World Class Tae Kwon Do Academy
Edward Arriaga 3271 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville TX 78526-4350 (956)544-4003 ..........Fax: (956) 504-1690 edwardarriga@att.net http://www.edsmartialarts.com Martial Arts
Edith Saldaña Photography
Edith Saldaña 74 S. Price Road, Suite 9 Brownsville TX 78521-0262 (956)543-3993 esphotography@hotmail.com http://www.edithsaldanaphotography.com Photography-Studio-Video
Edward Jones
El Jardin Water Supply Corporation
Gale Armstrong, Jr. 5250 Coffeeport Rd. Suite “D” Brownsville TX 78521-5377 (956)831-9981 ..........Fax: (956) 831-9983 ejwscorp@sbcgobal.net Utilities-Water
El Pato Mexican Food, L.P.
Terry Van Burkleo 2425 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-1183 (956)547-9100 ..........Fax: (956) 687-5231 tvb@elpatomexicanfood.com http://www.elpatomexicanfood.com Restaurants
El Pollo Loco Restaurant Mark W. Wright 54 S. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8029 (956)554-3450 markw.wright@att.net http://www.elpolloloco.com Restaurants
El Toro Sporting Goods, Inc.
Fracisco V. Cermeño 1223 E. Elizabeth Street Brownsville TX 78520-5025 (956)542-3156 ..........Fax: (956) 544-7826 eltoro01@aol.com Sporting Goods
Electric Fixture Supply
William Duncan 810 E. 11th St. Brownsville TX 78520-6433 (956)546-2401 ..........Fax: (956) 546-4372 elecfixture@hotmail.com Electrical Wholesale Materials Lighting-Fixtures-Ceiling Fans & Supplies
Elite Promotions
Rossy Galarza 50 East Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)982-2059 ..........Fax: (956) 982-2499 rossy@elite4promo.com http://www.elite4promo.com Marketing & Promotional Products
Escobedo’s Pharmacy & DME
Farmers Insurance Group
Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.
Farmers Insurance Group David Villarreal Insurance
Josephat Escobedo 4430 E. 14th Street, Suite B Brownsville TX 78521-3364 (956)986-0707 ..........Fax: (956) 986-0770 josephat1962@yahoo.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy Medical Equipment & Supplies Noe Hinojosa, Jr. 1717 Main St., Suite 4700 LB 47 Dallas TX 75201-4640 (214)658-1670 ..........Fax: (214) 658-1671 bgarza@estradahinojosa.com Investment Bank
Executive Inn
P.K. Patel 1945 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78520 (956)986-0333 ..........Fax: (956) 546-3485 Exe0333@yahoo.com Hotels-Motels
Express Employment Professionals
Jeff Reed 1100 N. Expressway 77/83, Suite 2 Brownsville TX 78521-1454 (956)550-8510 ..........Fax: (956) 550-8516 Jeff.Reed@expresspros.com http://www.expresspros.com Employment Agencies
Exxon Food Store
Mike Tidwell 4990 N Expressway Brownsville TX 78526-4121 (956)350-4515 ..........Fax: (956) 350-3737 Convenience Stores F
Jorge Elizondo 4699 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-7401 (956)831-7174 ..........Fax: (956) 831-7178 elizondo@elizondocrane.com http://www.elizondocrane.com Crane & Rigging Services
Fajitas Grill
Elva’s Restaurant Bar & Grill
Falcon International Bank
Rolando Martinez Brownsville TX 78521-4393 (956)350-2200 rmj.transports@yahoo.com Restaurants
Evelin Salazar 1775 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)504-3371 ..........Fax: (956) 504-6959 elvas_bargrill@yahoo.com Caterers Restaurants
Apolonio Borrego 2200 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 100 Brownsville TX 78521-2212 (956)548-2265 ..........Fax: (956) 982-1649 arecio@falconbank.com http://www.falconbank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
English Motors, Inc.
Family First Medicine in Brownsville
Dollie Lucio 3000 E. Price Road Brownsville TX 78521-3174 (956)547-9898 englishmotorsinc@aol.com http://www.englishmotorsinc.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used
Episcopal Day School
El Clavo Lumber Co., Inc.
Ernie Hernandez 205 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78521-2247 (956)546-1722 ..........Fax: (956) 546-1728 fiesgrafix@aol.com Embroidery & Screen Printing Signs
82 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Insurance District Office
Richard Jaross 16200 Jose Garza Road Brownsville TX 78521-9207 (956)831-8300 ........ Fax: (956) 831-8343 RJaross@escomarine.com http://www.escomarine.us Shipbreaking-Dismantling Services Scrap Metal
Elizondo Crane Service
Humphrey G. Thomas, AAMS 2494 Central Blvd., Suite C Brownsville TX 78520-8458 (956)574-8281 ..........Fax: (866) 515-2185 humphrey.thomas@edwardjones.com http://www.edwardjones.com Financial Consultants Investment Counselors See ad page 21 Richard Buchholz 3261 E. 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521-3317 (956)541-7401 ..........Fax: (956) 541-7580 elclavolumber@yahoo.com Hardware-Building Materials
ESCO Marine, Inc.
Teresa Hoskins 34 N. Coria St. Brownsville TX 78520-8310 (956)542-5231 ..........Fax: (956) 504-9486 mosborn@episcopaldayschool.net http://www.episcopaldayschool.net Schools, Colleges & Education
Ernie’s Fiesta Graphics
Armando “Mando” Gonzalez Brownsville TX 78526 (956)350-9600 ..........Fax: (956) 350-8424 mando.gonzalez@HCAhealthcare.com Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
FAMSA Edelstein’s Better Furniture
Henry Hernandez 234 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78523-2258 (956)542-5585 ..........Fax: (956) 542-5655 http://www.edelsteinsrgv.com Furniture
Farmers Insurance
Ernie Hernandez 1425 FM 802, Suite R Brownsville TX 78526 (956)546-4040 ..........Fax: (956) 546-2235 ehernandez@farmersagent.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
Norma Villarreal 10213 N. 10th Street, Suite B McAllen TX 78504 (956)383-8841 ..........Fax: (956) 383-8861 nvillarreal1@farmersagent.com http://www.farmersinsurance.com Insurance Agencies & Agents Small Business Opportunity Claudia Rodriguez 4000 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78526-1112 (956)542-1133 ..........Fax: (956) 542-1156 crodriguez1@farmersagent.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
Nathan David Villarreal 3040 FM 802, Suite C Brownsville TX 78526-2871 (956)541-9050 ..........Fax: (956) 541-9055 nvillarreal@famersagent.com http://www.farmersagent.com/nvillarreal Financial Services Insurance Agencies & Agents
Farmers Insurance-Roy Garcia Agent Roy Garcia 1213 East Alton Gloor, Suite A Brownsville TX 78526-3906 (956)541-4939 ..........Fax: (956) 541-6033 rgarcia@farmersagent.com http://www.farmersangent.com/rgarcia Insurance Agencies & Agents
Fatty Chem By-Products
Enrique Ayala 39808 Highway 100 Los Fresnos TX 78566 (956)233-5691 ..........Fax: (956) 233-4760 fattychem@aol.com http://www.fattychem.com Recycling Services - Cooking Oil
William A. Faulk, P.C.
William “Rusty” A. Faulk 185 East Ruben M. Torres, Sr. Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-9071 (956)546-5304 ..........Fax: (956) 541-9695 rfaulk@wafpc.com http://www.wafpc.com Attorneys
Federal Petroleum Company
Stephen Jones 5694 S Padre Island Hwy Brownsville TX 78521-4416 (956)831-9303 ..........Fax: (956) 831-2367 ruby@federalpetroleumco.com http://www.federalpetroleumco.com Oil & Petrochemicals - Processing & Distribution & Storage
FedEx Office & Print Center
Linda de la Rosa 1100 North Expressway, Suite A Brownsville TX 78521 (956)504-6002 ..........Fax: (956) 504-9960 linda.delarosa@fedex.com http://www.fedex.com Copying Services Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics
Fel-Glo, Inc.
Felipe Mendez 2250 Angler’s Place Road Brownsville TX 78521 (956)838-1234 ..........Fax: (956) 831-5795 intrmash@msn.com Sheet Metal-Welding
Feldman’s Valley Wide Liquor Stores Carrie Carmona 754 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8338 (956)542-4561 ccarmona@feldmansvalleywide.com Liquor Stores
Financial Corporation of America
David F. Pickett 12515 Research Blvd. Bldg 2, Ste. 100 Austin TX 78759 (512)719-7500 ..........Fax: (512) 719-3517 DPickett@fcoa.com http://www.FCOA.com Financial Services
membersHiP direCTory Firebird Bulk Carriers, Inc.
Tyler S. Bosard 9100 Old State Hwy 48 Port of Brownsville Brownsville TX 78521 (956)832-0888 ..........Fax: (956) 832-0284 tylerb@firebird-tx.com http://www.firebird-tx.com Transportation
First Cash Financial Services
Jose A. Ramirez 497 W. Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520-5552 (956)546-7296 ..........Fax: (956) 546-7298 http://www.firstcash.com Pawn Shops
First Cash Financial Services
Joe A. Ramirez 915 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-5742 (956)546-4270 ..........Fax: (956) 550-0904 joer@firstcash.com http://www.firstcash.com Pawn Shops
First National Merchant Solutions
Chris Escobar 371 Calle Alegre San Benito TX 78586-7480 (956)456-6805 ..........Fax: (956) 233-8157 cescobar@fnni.com http://www.fnms.com Credit Cards & Checks Processing
FNB Wealth Management
Flavio Gonzalez 50 Morrison Rd., Suite B Brownsville TX 78520-7262 (956)544-3617 ..........Fax: (956) 544-3625 ricardo.filizola@fnbwm.com http://www.fnbwm.com Financial Consultants
Frost Brokerage Services
Ruben P. Lozano 5480 Paredes Line Rd Brownsville TX 78520 (956)554-6321 ..........Fax: (956) 554-6317 ruben.lozano@frostbank.com Financial Consultants
Frullati Cafe
Jose Moreno 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1352 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)541-8002 ..........Fax: (956) 554-3200 morecafeinc@yahoo.com http://www.frullati.com Restaurants
Functional Performance Rehab Consultants
Marcos Ricoy 721 W. Tyler, Suite C Harlingen TX 78550 (956)440-7783 ..........Fax: (956) 440-8341 FPRC03@yahoo.com Health & Fitness Consultant
Fundación ALE Matamoros
Maria Isabel Velarde Brownsville TX 78521-1665 (956)455-4397 fundacionalematamoros@gmail.com http://www.quierodonartamaulipas.org.mx Health Services Organization Organizations-Non-Profit
Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista & Burial Park
Eduvijes Treviño 5 McDavitt Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2124 (956)541-5400 ..........Fax: (956) 550-0668 eduvijes.trevino@sci-us.com http://www.dignitymemorial.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks
Fortin de Bravo Restaurant Bar & Grill
Ana Luisa C. Gonzalez Calle Sexta #1721 y Calle Sauto Fracc. Moderno H. Matamoros, Tamps MX 87456 (868)817-5209 ..........Fax: (868) 817-0317 fortindebravorestba@yahoo.com.mx Restaurants - Matamoros
Frank E. Perez & Associates
Frank E. Perez 300 Mexico Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-4162 (956)504-5403 ..........Fax: (956) 504-5991 fperez@feperezandassociates.com Attorneys Mediators
Free Energy Solutions, LLC
Mario Meza San Benito TX 78586-7810 (956)572-9753 ..........Fax: (956) 504-0770 meza_mario@hotmail.com http://www.freeenergysolutionsllc.com Solar Panels - Wind Turbines
Friends Construction Jose Hernandez 3029 Lazy Acres Brownsville TX 78521 (956)561-3608 Construction
Friendship of Women, Inc.
Lillie Champion 315 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3546 (956)544-7412 ..........Fax: (956) 541-7676 ceo@fowinc.com Organizations-Non-Profit Social Service Organizations
Frost Bank
Patti Ayala 5480 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78526-9400 (956)554-6310 ..........Fax: (956) 554-6317 patti.ayala@frostbank.com http://www.frostbank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
G
G & K Services
Mark Lewis 425 James Richard Closner, Suite A La Feria TX 78559 (956)797-2573 ..........Fax: (956) 797-4090 mlewisol@gkservices.com http://www.gkservices.com Uniforms-Linens Supplies & Service
G.M.S. Waste Disposal
Mike Bennett 2965 E. 13th St. (Entrance on 14th-nxt to Wilkenson Yard) Brownsville TX 78521-3344 (956)544-2100 ..........Fax: (956) 544-4527 Solid Waste-Commercial-Recycling
G & T Paving
Abel Gonzales 2005 Mercedes Road Brownsville TX 78520-9058 (956)546-3633 ..........Fax: (956) 546-5333 gpavingco@rgv.rr.com Construction-Paving
G-Shank, Inc.
Chinhung Lin 1034 Old Port Isabel Rd., Suite 2 Brownsville TX 78521-3654 (956)550-9565 ..........Fax: (956) 550-9575 gs2us@aol.com Manufacturing-Metal Stamping
Gage Pintail Lodge
Romolo De La Rosa 143 North Street, Suite D Brownsville TX 78521-2363 (956)546-9101 ..........Fax: (956) 544-4731 http://www.gageoutdoor.com Hunting & Fishing Tours
Galaxy Bowling Center
Corina Murillo 3451 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-4141 (956)350-5252 ..........Fax: (956) 350-0927 corinagal@yahoo.com http://www.galaxybowlingcenter.com Bowling Lanes-Supplies Caterers
Gallegos Electric, Inc.
Ana Liza Cisneros 1350 El Jardin Heights Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-9569 (956)542-0058 ..........Fax: (956) 548-1392 gallegoselectric@gmail.com http://www.gallegoselectric.com Electricians-Electric Contractor-Electric Repair & Service
Garcia Bookkeeping
Raul Garcia 2380 Everglades Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-9373 ..........Fax: (956) 465-0013 garciabookkeeping@gmail.com Accountants-Bookkeeping
Garcia’s Curios & Liquors
E. Manuel Garcia Ave. Alvaro Obregon No. 82 H. Matamoros, Tamps. MX 87330 (800)769-2470 ..........Fax: (868) 812-0131 admingarcia@prodigy.net.mx http://www.garcia-s.com Restaurants - Fine Dining Restaurants - Matamoros
Garza & Garza, L.L.P.
David C. Garza 680 E St. Charles Street, Ste. 300 Brownsville TX 78520-5258 (956)541-4914 ..........Fax: (956) 542-7403 dgarza@garzaandgarza.com http://www.garzaandgarza.com Attorneys
Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc.
Tony A. Cantu 1460 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville TX 78521-1457 (956)546-0632 ..........Fax: (956) 546-0640 lin@gatewayp.com http://www.gatewayp.com Office-Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics
George Cunningham Co. Inc.
Albert Escobedo 610 N. Expressway 77 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)423-8437 ..........Fax: (956) 425-2473 aescobedo@gcincac.com http://www.gcincac.com Air Conditioning - Sales, Service & Installation
German Chocolate, Inc.
Lalys Aleman 6990 US Military Hwy 281 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-0550 ..........Fax: (956) 546-0550 Bakeries Caterers
John Gillis
Godinez Communication
Brian Godinez 300 South 8th Street McAllen TX 78501 (956)655-4655 ..........Fax: (956) 661-0401 brian@godinezintl.com Marketing Research & Marketing Companies
Gold’s Gym
Frank Williams 3100 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island TX 78597-7035 (956)536-8465 ..........Fax: (800) 336-3243 frankwilliams@letsgondo.com Advertising & Marketing
Gonzalez & Arrambide, Inc.
Ruth S. Gonzalez Weslaco TX 78596-9138 (956)447-9009 ..........Fax: (956) 447-9339 ruthg1234@aol.com http://www.texas-tax-cpa.com Accountants-Certified-Public Income Tax Services
Gonzalez Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
Edmundo R Gonzalez, Jr. 153 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3527 (956)546-5515 ........ Fax: (956) 546-2804 edmundo@gonzalezengineering.com Engineers-Civil-Consulting-Land Surveying
Gonzalez Furniture
Jorge Gonzalez, Jr. 701 Sunrise Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-4243 (956)574-8200 ..........Fax: (956) 550-8534 jgonzalez@rioplexwireless.com Appliances Electronics-Electric Equipment Supplies
Ricardo Gonzalez Customs Broker
Ricardo Gonzalez 5250 Coffeeport Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-5361 (956)831-9651 ..........Fax: (956) 831-2740 rgonzalez@itsbrownsville.com http://www.itsbrownsville.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
Good Samaritan Society Brownsville
Gladys Porter Zoo
Good Shepherd Church
Carter S. Huber 2000 Redbud Ave. McAllen TX 78504-4130 (956)686-0545 ..........Fax: (956) 686-2759 chuber@glazers.com Beer Wholesalers & Distributors
Gloor Hardware & Specialty Lumber, Inc.
Leslie Gloor 1600 Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-3916 (956)546-4244 ..........Fax: (956) 546-1736 Lumber Companies
Richard Hinojosa 300 W. Morrison Rd. Brownsville TX 78520-9480 (956)350-8282 ..........Fax: (956) 350-9673 corinneg@ies.net http:// www.goodshepardcommunitychurch.co Churches-Synagogues
Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc.
Lawrence V. Lof 510 E. St. Charles Street Brownsville TX 78520-5349 (956)504-6862 ..........Fax: (956) 504-0806 gorgas@utb.edu http://www.gorgassciencefoundation.org Organizations-Non-Profit
Rose Gowen, M.D. P.A.
Joseph Graham Attorney and Counselor at Law
Grande Mart
GONDO (Toonville is a division of GONDO)
Claude Mapp 510 Paredes Line Rd Brownsville TX 78521-2494 (956)546-5358 ........ Fax: (956) 541-2623 cmapp@good-sam.com http://www.good-sam.com Nursing Facilities-Nursing Care
Glazer’s
Rose Gowen, M.D. Brownsville TX 78520-6300 (956)504-6880 ..........Fax: (956) 504-9199 rmzgmd@me.com Physicians-Obstetrics-Gynecology
Joseph Graham 117 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3527 (956)982-2221 ..........Fax: (956) 550-9553 jgraham@arcticmail.com Attorneys
Hugo Robinson 800 Sunrise Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-4136 (956)544-6533 rflores@goldsgym.com http://www.goldsgym.com Fitness Center and/or Fitness Supplies
John Gillis 2410 Lois Lane Brownsville TX 78523-9062 (956)542-2469 jgillis5@yahoo.com Individual Members Patrick M. Burchfield 500 Ringgold St. Brownsville TX 78520-7998 (956)546-7187 ..........Fax: (956) 541-4940 admin@gpz.org http://www.gpz.org Recreation-Entertainment Zoological & Botanical Gardens See ad page 7
Rose Gowen, M.D. P.A.
Rose Gowen, M.D. 800 W. Jefferson St., Suite 100 Brownsville TX 78520-6300 (956)504-6880 ..........Fax: (956) 504-9199 rmzgmd@me.com Physicians-Obstetrics-Gynecology
Roger Bhakta 952 Palm Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)574-9252 Convenience Stores
Guadalupe Regional Middle School
Leo Shea 1214 E. Lincoln Street Brownsville TX 78521-2057 (956)504-5568 ..........Fax: (956) 504-9393 guadalupe678@gmail.com http://guadalupe.schoolfusion.us Schools, Colleges & Education
Guajardo Export Trade Group, LLC
David Guajardo Brownsville TX 78520-4159 (956)551-0386 ..........Fax: (956) 882-4119 daviid@worldsalesunlimited.com http://www.worldsalesunlimited.com Import-Export
J. Gabriel Guajardo, MD
Gabriel Guajardo 100B Alton Gloor Blvd., Suite 130 Brownsville TX 78526-3356 (956)350-4821 ..........Fax: (956) 350-6718 noelia.galvan@hcahealthcare.com http://www.gabrielguajardomd.com Physicians-Obstetrics-Gynecology
Manuel G. Guajardo, M.D.P.A.
Manuel G. Guajardo 300 Lorenaly Drive Brownsville TX 78526-4060 (956)350-5007 ...... Fax: (956) 350-0945 Aaguilar@ies.net Quality aesthetic products & services from a name you know & trust. Surgical procedures under local anesthesia include Tumescent Liposuction/Liposculpting and Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). Call us today for your FREE consultation. Physicians-Obstetrics-Gynecology Physicians-Surgeons-Specialists See ad page 3
Gulf Breeze Mobile & R.V. Park
Rebecca Witt 1313 N. Minnesota Ave. Brownsville TX 78521-7175 (956)831-4606 ..........Fax: (956) 831-3552 gulfbreeze@mceproperties.com http://www.gulfbreezeresorts.net Mobile Home Parks RV Parks
Gulf Packaging
Blanca Puga 801 E. Fronton Brownsville TX 78520-5136 (956)504-9999 ..........Fax: (956) 504-9800 bpuga@gulfpackaging.com Forklifts & Material Handling Equipment Packaging
Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.
Mark Hoskins 2993 North Indiana Ave., Suite 3 Brownsville TX 78526-6674 (956)831-6766 ..........Fax: (956) 831-6763 gsmb@gulfstreammarine.com Stevedores-Warehouse Facilities
www.brownsvillechamber.com 83
Membership Directory Gulmar, Inc.
Mauricio Martinez 9675 Jose Garza Road Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-4547...........Fax: (956) 831-3526 mauricio@gulmar.net Pig iron and ferroalloys Pig iron and ferroalloys H
H.A.R.P. Hispanic Active Relationships Project
Perla Garza 1601 East Alton Gloor, Bldg. A Brownsville TX 78526-3902 (956)544-7165...........Fax: (956) 544-7158 pgarza@harpcc.com http://www.harpcc.com Marriage & Relationship Education Organizations-Non-Profit
H.E.B. Store #1
Joe Lucio 924 E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520-5147 (956)542-4191...........Fax: (956) 504-5997 http://www.heb.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
H.E.B. Store #2
Greg Wood 2250 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2216 (956)541-1251...........Fax: (956) 982-8726 http://www.heb.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
H.E.B. Store #3
Jaime Cavazos 1628 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8327 (956)541-4816...........Fax: (956) 546-0314 Cavazos.Jaime@heb.com http://www.heb.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
H.E.B. Store #4
Jesse Lugo 2950 Southmost Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-4787 (956)541-8406...........Fax: (956) 541-8814 Lugo.Jesse@heb.com http://www.heb.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
H.E.B. Store #5
Tom Linville 2155 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1609 (956)574-9701...........Fax: (956) 574-9725 Linville.Tom@heb.com http://www.heb.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
H & R Block
Adam Saba 4354 N. Expressway, Ste. 750 Brownsville TX 78520-4867 (956)350-8262...........Fax: (956) 423-7177 adam.saba@hrblock.com http://www.hrblock.com Income Tax Services
H & R Block
Adam Saba 2921 Boca Chica Blvd., Ste. 127 Brownsville TX 78521-3500 (956)544-4447...........Fax: (956) 423-7177 adam.saba@hrblock.com http://www.hrblock.com Income Tax Services
H & R Block
Adam Saba Brownsville TX 78520-4867 (956)350-8262...........Fax: (956) 423-7177 adam.saba@hrblock.com http://www.hrblock.com Income Tax Services
H & R Block
Adam Saba Brownsville TX 78521-3500 (956)544-4447...........Fax: (956) 423-7177 adam.saba@hrblock.com http://www.hrblock.com Income Tax Services
H. Saenz Jr., Inc.
Heard & Smith, LLP
John R. Heard 2494 Central Blvd., Suite A Brownsville TX 78520-8458 (956)546-1500...........Fax: (210) 820-3777 jrhatty@heardandsmith.com http://www.heardandsmith.com Attorneys
Beto Saenz 4740 Coffeeport Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-5291 (956)831-5313...........Fax: (956) 831-7977 beto@hsaenzbro.com http://www.hsaenz.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders See ad page 51
Emilio O. Hernandez, D.D.S., P.C.
H. Yturria Land & Cattle Co.
Ghery Valladares 4535 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-5202 (956)831-8033...........Fax: (956) 831-8019 gvalladares@homs.com.mx http://www.homs.com.mx Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
Daniel Y. Butler 1155 East Van Buren St. Brownsville TX 78520-7055 (956)542-4212...........Fax: (956) 542-4261 Hunting & Fishing Tours
Hales - Bradford, L.L.P.
Billy R. Bradford, Jr. 855 W. Price Rd., Suite 25 Brownsville TX 78520-8718 (956)542-9196...........Fax: (956) 544-1860 billybjr@hbacpa.com http://www.halesbradford.com Accountants-Certified-Public
Charles E. Hamilton, P.C.
Charles E. Hamilton 805 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville TX 78521-3557 (956)504-5500...........Fax: (956) 504-3866 ceh@rgv.rr.com http://www.chasham.com Attorneys
Hands On Technologies
Anna Marroquin 855 W. Price Rd., Suite #2 Brownsville TX 78520-8742 (956)504-6800...........Fax: (956) 504-5115 amarroquin@handon.net http://www.handson.net Computer Networking Computer Products & Services Medical Billing Management
Happy Hearts Adult Day Care
Lisa De la Rosa-Dwyer 4080 Ted Hunt Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-7806 (956)831-0202...........Fax: (956) 831-3963 HappyHeartsADC@aol.com Adult Day Care Centers
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
Crisanne Zamponi 311 E. Tyler Ave. Harlingen TX 78550-9121 (956)423-5440...........Fax: (956) 425-3870 czamponi@harlingen.com www.harlingen.com Chambers of Commerce
Harmony Science Academy -Brownsville
Emrah Emrah 1124 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-7513 (956)574-9555...........Fax: (956) 574-9558 emrah@harmonytx.org http://www.hsabrownsville.org Schools, Colleges & Education
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Thomas B. Rodino 113 Calle Conejo Bayview TX 78566-4467 (956)233-9931...........Fax: (956) 233-4213 tom.rodino@hdrinc.com http://www.hdrinc.com Engineers-Civil, Environmental, Mechanical & Consulting
Healthy Communities of Brownsville
Rose Timmer 80 Fort Brown, SPH Building 5400 Brownsville TX 78520-4956 (956)882-5067...........Fax: (956) 882-5152 healthycommunities@utb.edu http://www.healthybrownsville.org Organizations-Non-Profit
84 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Emilio O. Hernandez 2989 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8958 (956)542-8777...........Fax: (956) 542-8543 IRUN2B@aol.com Dentists-Dental Care
Hessen Forwarding, Ltd.
High Velocity Gymnastics Jonathan Lopez 4202 E. FM 802, Suite E Brownsville TX 78526 (956)455-2285 Gymnastics
Hilton Garden Inn Beach Resort South Padre Cristin Howard 7010 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island TX 78597-7712 (956)761-8700 cristinhiltonspi@yahoo.com http://www.sopadrelive.com Hotels-Motels
Hilton Garden Inn Beach Resort South Padre Cristin Howard South Padre Island TX 78597-7712 (956)761-8700 cristinhiltonspi@yahoo.com http://www.sopadrelive.com Hotels-Motels
E. “Timo” Hinojosa
Eutimio Hinojosa 440 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-9102 (956)542-2960 Individual Members
Historic Brownsville Museum
Holt Cat
Kathy Bower 725 E. Hwy 83 Weslaco TX 78596 (956)968-2161...........Fax: (956) 968-1887 katherine.bower@holtcat.com http://www.holtcat.com Construction Equipment-Sales-RentalRepair
Holtzman Property Company
Larry Holtzman 24 Calle Cenizo Brownsville TX 78520-7402 (956)982-4540...........Fax: (956) 546-8558 lholtz130@aol.com Real Estate-Commercial & Industrial Real Estate-Commercial Properties
Homemaid Professional Cleaning Service
Monica Garza 1153 Sage Valley Trail Brownsville TX 78520-9056 (956)266-9241...........Fax: (866) 552-2949 homemaid_bro@yahoo.com http://www.homemaid.vpweb.com Janitorial Service
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Shelly Sojitra 3759 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-9376 (956)574-6900......... Fax: (956) 574-6910 shradha.sojitra@hilton.com http:// www.brownsville.homewoodsuites.co Hotels-Motels See ad page 27
Hotel Ritz
Gerardo Rodriguez 7a y Matamoros No. 612 H. Matamoros,Tamps. MX 87300 (868)812-1190...........Fax: (868) 813-0279 gerardordz@msn.com http://www.ritzhotel.org Hotels/Motels - Matamoros
Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
Esiquio Luna, Jr. 2606 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2312 (956)541-8315...........Fax: (956) 541-7860 Bha@txbha.com http://www.txbha.com Government Social Service Organizations
Marisela Cortez 641 East Madison Street Brownsville TX 78520-6098 (956)548-1313...........Fax: (956) 548-1391 cortezmarisela@aol.com http://www.brownsvillemuseum.org Meeting Facilities Museums
Hughston Insurance Agency
HNTB Corporation
Khadim Hussain 2812 Deer Trail Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-5155 kh_vision2010@yahoo.com Individual Members
Lamberto “Bobby” Balli 1805 E. Ruben Torres Sr., Blvd. Suite A-15 Brownsville TX 78521-1112 (956)554-7508...........Fax: (956) 554-7509 bballi@hntb.com http://www.hntb.com Architects-Planners Engineers-Civil-Consulting-Land Surveying
Holiday Inn
Ravi Deva 3777 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-9376 (956)547-1500...........Fax: (956) 547-1550 gm@holidayinnbrownsville.com http://www.holidayinn.com/brownsvilletx Caterers Hotels-Motels See ad page 27
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Juani Gonzalez 1985 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8849 (956)550-0666...........Fax: (956) 550-9449 hie4446@yahoo.com http://www.hiexpress.com/brownsvilletx Hotels-Motels
David Hughston 46 Cove Circle Brownsville TX 78521-2661 (956)542-4387...........Fax: (956) 542-8335 david@hia-bpia.net Insurance Agencies & Agents
Dr. Khadim Hussain
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IBC Insurance Agency
Chad Hainley 1600 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521-1104 (956)547-1181......... Fax: (956) 547-1187 chainley@ibc.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
IDEA Public Schools
Lindsey Price 505 Angelita Dr., Suite 9 Weslaco TX 78596-4694 (956)373-5814 lprice@ideapublicschools.org http://www.ideapublicschools.org Organizations-Non-Profit Schools, Colleges & Education
Ideas In Action, Inc.
Miriam Avila 110 Gil Drive San Benito TX 78586-4114 (956)399-5554...........Fax: (956) 399-2636 mavila@ideasinactioninc.com http://www.ideasinaction.com Marketing & Promotional Products
Ignite Consultants Plus
Maria Hall 14 Hacienda Drive Laguna Vista TX 78578-2894 (956)459-2138 maria@igniteconsultantsplus.com Consultants Training-Professional Development
ILSCO Corporation
Javier Cantu 3501 Nafta Pkwy, Ste. A Brownsville TX 78526-8414 (956)831-0500...........Fax: (956) 831-5700 mjohnson@ilsco.com Maquiladora
Inca Del Sol
Melissa Casaretto 1050 Ruben M. Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)541-2929...........Fax: (956) 541-4253 melissa@incadelsol.com http://www.incadelsol.com Caterers Restaurants
Incarnate Word Academy
Magda G. Garza 244 Resaca Boulevard Brownsville TX 78520-7436 (956)546-4486...........Fax: (956) 504-3960 magdagarza@iw-academy.org http://www.iw-academy.org Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 66
Industrial & Electric Supply Co.
Ralph Munoz 209 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2247 (956)541-3743...........Fax: (956) 541-2106 ralph@mrocrib.com http://www.mrocrib.com Industrial Distributor Industrial Supplies & Services Electric Supplies Fluid Power-Products & Services
Inter National Bank
Marly Marin 1785 Ruben M. Torres Sr. Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)574-8500...........Fax: (956) 574-8580 mmarin@inbweb.com http://www.inbweb.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Inter-Tech Technical School
Erick Sandoval 1205 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8622 (956)554-9664...........Fax: (956) 554-9685 info@intertechts.com http://www.intertechts.com Schools, Colleges & Education
Interim Healthcare
Conrado Balli 950 E. Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-3936 (956)541-4410...........Fax: (956) 541-4434 cballi@mindspring.com Home Health Care Services - Nursing Home Health Care
Interlube Corporation
Arturo Romero 750 N. Anchor Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-9204 (956)831-7046...........Fax: (956) 831-8064 arturo@interlube-corp.com Lube Oil Storage Terminal
Membership Directory International Bank of Commerce
Guillermo Lambarri 1623 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8326 (956)547-1320...........Fax: (956) 504-9447 Glambarri@ibc.com http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
Margarita San Miguel 630 E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520-5249 (956)547-1350...........Fax: (956) 542-8719 MSANMIGUEL@ibc.com http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
International Carpets
Francisco Galvan 5575 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-9433 (956)350-6777...........Fax: (956) 525-4131 intercarpets@sbcglobal.net http://www.intcarpets.com Carpet-Flooring Dealers & Supplies
International Christian Center
Bob Ordeman 2855 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78526-1121 (956)541-3500...........Fax: (956) 541-4050 info@iccenter.org http://www.iccenter.org Churches-Synagogues See ad page 7
International Construction Services
Sara Rodriguez 4520 E. 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521-4027 (956)547-1300...........Fax: (956) 547-1314 http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
David Bolding 759 W. Rodriguez Ave. Raymondville TX 78580-2355 (956)689-0248...........Fax: (956) 689-6558 julie@iwcs-ics.com http://www.iwcs-ics.com Construction Weighing Services
International Bank of Commerce
International Dielectric Products, Inc.
Fred W. Rusteberg 1600 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-1103 (956)547-1000...........Fax: (956) 547-1028 frusteberg@ibc.com http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
Joe Capetillo 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1222 Sunrise Mall Brownsville TX 78526-1206 (956)547-1380...........Fax: (956) 544-5326 Jcapetillo3@ibc.com http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
Denise Atkinson 3600 W. Alton Gloor Blvd. Wal-Mart Brownsville TX 78520-9288 (956)547-1391...........Fax: (956) 350-3393 http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
Leticia Gonzalez 7480 South Hwy 48 Wal-Mart Brownsville TX 78521 (956)547-1370...........Fax: (956) 831-3388 http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
Pilar Ruiz 79 E. Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-9090 (956)547-1360...........Fax: (956) 547-1369 http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
Miguel Angel Garza 2721 Boca Chica Blvd. Wal-Mart Brownsville TX 78521-3501 (956)547-1260...........Fax: (956) 547-1269 mgarza6@ibc.com http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
Leticia Gonzalez 2250 Boca Chica Blvd. Inside H-E-B Brownsville TX 78521-2216 (956)547-1280...........Fax: (956) 547-1289 http://www.ibc.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page Inside Front Cover
Matthew Wyatt 2025 Billy Mitchell Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-5627 (956)541-8890...........Fax: (956) 541-8812 idpi@awsomenet.net Manufacturing-Electronics
International Forwarding & Storage, Corp.
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Jamestown Plastics, Inc.
Fernando Baca 3200 N. F M 511 Brownsville TX 78526-9730 (956)831-8800...........Fax: (956) 831-9600 fbaca@jamestownplastics.com http://www.jamestownplastics.com Packaging Supplies-Specialty TapesMaterial Handling
Brian G. Janis, P.C.
Brian G. Janis 1325 Palm Blvd., Suite B Brownsville TX 78520-7268 (956)541-2168...........Fax: (956) 541-8663 brian@brianjanis.com Attorneys
Jason’s Deli
Lupe Perales 4365 S. Expressway 77, Suite 900 Brownsville TX 78520-4858 (956)350-2400...........Fax: (956) 350-2450 lupe.perales@jasonsdeli.com http://www.jasonsdeli.com Caterers Restaurants
Jesse’s Enterprise Electric, Inc.
Jesus J. Ruiz, Sr. 34734 California Road Los Fresnos TX 78566-4518 (956)350-9919...........Fax: (956) 350-8204 jessesenterprise@yahoo.com Electricians-Electric Contractor-Electric Repair & Service
Abel G. Duran Cavazos 1650 N. Central Avenue Brownsville TX 78521-5255 (956)831-2422...........Fax: (956) 831-3442 if_sc@duranlongoria.com http://www.duranlongoria.com Import-Export
Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction
International Shipbreaking LTD, L.L.C.
JIT Services, LLC
Robert Berry 18501 R.L. Ostos Road Brownsville TX 78521-1038 (956)831-2299...........Fax: (956) 831-4112 neptunerlb@aol.com http://www.shiprecycling.com Shipbreaking-Dismantling Services
International Warehouses of Brownsville, Inc.
Jaime King Cancino 1705 N. Minnesota Ave. Suite # 200 Brownsville TX 78521-7003 (956)838-1816...........Fax: (956) 838-1254 fjking@aajking.com http://www.aajking.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
ISCE, Inc.
Jose L. Guerrero, Sr. 4402 Austin Road Brownsville TX 78521-4157 (956)831-0900...........Fax: (956) 831-0771 isce@isceinc.net International Trade Consultants
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Shirley Donahue 500 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island TX 78597-6615 (956)761-6511...........Fax: (956) 761-5397 SDonahue@islagrand.com http://www.islagrand.com Hotels-Motels
IT Computer Solutions
David Ricoy 301 Mexico Blvd. Suite H3A-209 Brownsville TX 78520-4286 (956)547-7772...........Fax: (646) 607-5599 david@it-c-s.com Computer Networking Computer Products & Services
Robert Closner 8 1/4 North FM 491 Mercedes TX 78570 (956)565-2688......... Fax: (956) 565-0347 robert@jimmyclosner.com Contractors-General & Sub Stephen C. Woolley 62 Avenida Cortez Rancho Viejo TX 78575-9627 (956)592-6042...........Fax: (561) 828-0974 swoolley@jitservices.com http://www.jitllc.com Inventory Management Services
JK Family Medical Clinic
Satnam Bhondi, M.D. 2686 W. Alton Gloor Blvd., Ste. 1 Brownsville TX 78520-4055 (956)350-5444...........Fax: (956) 350-2493 raquelace@rocketmail.com Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
JKF LLC
Virginia Wood 1180 Toya Lane Brownsville TX 78520 (956)345-9576 Investments
JKJ Workforce Agency, Inc.
James K. Judkins 32775 FM 106 Rio Hondo TX 78583-3135 (956)748-0550...........Fax: (956) 748-0553 carnival.workforce@gmail.com Foreign Worker Consultant
Joel Loera Construction Joel Loera 12 Sam Perl Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)909-1160 Construction
John Wood & Associates Realty, LLC John Wood 1180 Toya Lane Brownsville TX 78520 (956)778-7175 jwarealty@aol.cm Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
Johnstone Supply of Brownsville
Cindy Aguilar 1244 Robinhood No. 115 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)550-9739......... Fax: (956) 550-8562 cindy.aguilar@johnstonesupply.com http://www.johnstonesupply.com Air Conditioning - Sales, Service & Installation
Larry Jokl
Kearfott Corp. Motion Systems Division
Roger Priest 5964 E. 14th Street, Suite B Brownsville TX 78521 (956)838-1745...........Fax: (956) 838-1764 Navigation Equipment for Aerospace Industry
Kennedy Bag Impressions, Inc.
Larry Jokl P.O. Box 3865 Brownsville TX 78523 (956)778-7181...........Fax: (956) 832-5005 larry@bremcoinc.com Individual Members
Fred Kennedy 7838 E. FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)350-9172...........Fax: (956) 350-9877 okbi0524@rgv.rr.com http://www.kennedybagimpressions.com Wholesalers-Store Fixtures & Supplies
Jones Liquor
Keppel AmFELS, Inc.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.North Brownsville Branch
Key Mortgage
Mike Jones 800 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Suite A Brownsville TX 78526-4296 (956)541-4241...........Fax: (956) 541-3312 lupita@jonesliquor.com http://www.jonesliquor.com Liquor Stores
Doris Arredondo 4999 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-9445 (956)350-6562...........Fax: (956) 350-0918 doris.arredondo@chase.com http://www.chase.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.North Brownsville Branch
Doris Arredondo Brownsville TX 78520-9445 (956)350-6562...........Fax: (956) 350-0918 doris.arredondo@chase.com http://www.chase.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Irma Arismendi 2300 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2230 (956)982-7606...........Fax: (956) 982-7622 http://www.chase.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Sandra Garcia 1475 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-1564 (956)548-6901...........Fax: (956) 548-6809 sandra.g.garcia@chase.com http://www.chase.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Juan Carlos Photography and Design
Lillian Kim 1022 E. Tyler, Suite 1 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)428-6363...........Fax: (956) 428-6175 keymortgagergv@yahoo.com Mortgage & Loans Companies
KGBT - TV 4
Ben Tucker 9201 W. Expressway 83 Harlingen TX 78552-6624 (956)366-4444...........Fax: (956) 366-4494 listens@kgbt4.com http://www.kgbt4.com Television-Radio Stations
Kiss’l Flowers & Decor
Leticia Robinson 3001 Pablo Kisel, Suite J Brownsville TX 78526-4280 (956)982-7700...........Fax: (956) 982-6930 Florists
Kool Smiles General Dentistry for Kids
Jessica Garcia 2921 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 15 Brownsville TX 78521-3574 (956)544-6039...........Fax: (956) 544-6419 jmgarcia@ncdrllc.com http://www.koolsmilespc.com Dentist-Pediatric Dentists-Dental Care
Angela M. Kozak, D.O.
Angela M. Kozak 2955 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-6945...........Fax: (956) 546-0098 Individual Members
Juan C. Garza 1034 Old Port Isabel Rd., Suite 3 Brownsville TX 78526-3654 (956)639-0849 juancgarza@yahoo.com http://www.juancphotos.com Photography-Studio-Video
KRGV - TV 5
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K+ architects
Stanford Knowles 333 Ebony Ave. Brownsville TX 78520-8015 (956)542-7660...........Fax: (956) 550-8118 knowlesaia@aol.com Architects-Planners
Kantack Alcantara Law Office, P.C.
GS Tan 20,000 State Highway 48 Brownsville TX 78521-8910 (956)831-8220...........Fax: (956) 831-6220 G.Tan@keppelamfels.com Ship & Offshore Oil Rig Construction & Repair
Ramona Kantack Alcantara 1534 E. 6th Street, Suite 200 Brownsville TX 78520-7238 (956)982-1880...........Fax: (956) 982-1875 ramona@kantacklawoffice.com http://www.kantacklawoffice.com Attorneys See ad page 44
John Kittleman 900 E. Expressway 83 Weslaco TX 78596-4500 (956)544-5555...........Fax: (956) 973-5003 news@krgv.com http://www.krgv.com Television-Radio Stations
KTLM - TV- Telemundo
Martha Muñiz 3900 N. 10th St., 7th Floor McAllen TX 78501-1735 (956)686-0040...........Fax: (956) 686-0770 gm@ktlm-tv.com http://www.telemundo40.com Television-Radio Stations
KVEO - TV NBC 23
William Jorn 394 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521-2259 (956)544-2323...........Fax: (956) 544-4636 wjorn@KVEO.com http://www.kveo.com Television-Radio Stations
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L & F Distributors, Ltd.
Juan Gonzales 3502 Spur 54 Harlingen TX 78552-3523 (956)423-2256 ..........Fax: (956) 423-3096 juan.gonzales@lnfdist.com http://www.lnfdist.com Beer Wholesalers & Distributors
L & G Concrete Construction
Erasmo Lopez 2100 W. Expressway 83 Mercedes TX 78570-9764 (956)565-6334 ..........Fax: (956) 565-1089 moe@lgconcrete.com http://www.lgconcrete.com Construction-Paving
La Estancia at River Center
Flor Ruiz 2651 FJRM Brownsville TX 78520 (956)541-9200 ...... Fax: (956) 541-9201 fruiz@assetcampusproperties.com 2651 FJRM Brownsville, TX 78520 Apartments
La Mansion del Paseo
Arlene Adami 2700 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78526-2821 (956)574-0555 ..........Fax: (956) 542-9665 lamansiontx@aol.com http://www.lamansionapts.com Apartments
La Michoacana Meat Market
Richard Lane 1627 Resaca Village Brownsville TX 78521-1409 (956)546-7255 ..........Fax: (956) 546-5992 fidelbonilla@lmmm.net http://www.lamichoacanameatmarket.com Grocery Stores-Supermarkets Restaurants
La Milpa Tortilleria
John L. Villarreal 239 W. St. Charles Brownsville TX 78520-5514 (956)541-7079 john.l.villarreal@hotmail.com Tortilla Factory-Tamales-Menudo - BBQ
La Pampa Argentinean Steak House
Las Campanas Center
D. Marty Bogart 1805 E. Ruben Torres, Suite B-20 Brownsville TX 78521-1112 (956)504-6550 ..........Fax: (956) 504-6555 winlandinvestments@cox.net Shopping Centers-Malls
Las Campanas Center
D. Marty Bogart Brownsville TX 78521-1112 (956)504-6550 ..........Fax: (956) 504-6555 winlandinvestments@cox.net Shopping Centers-Malls
Las Palmas Apartments
Maria Martinez 4200 Las Palmas Circle Brownsville TX 78521-2791 (956)554-9552 ........ Fax: (956) 554-3996 http:// www.laspalmasapartmenthomes.com Apartments
Las Palmas Bakery
Patricia Mar 1020 Palm Blvd., Suite D Brownsville TX 78520-6194 (956)548-1161 ..........Fax: (956) 542-9795 Bakeries
Lasseigne Enterprises, Inc.
Harris Lasseigne, Jr. 3545 Dry Dock Court Brownsville TX 78521-9256 (956)831-4331 ..........Fax: (956) 831-3101 sidney@ies.net Shrimpers-Trawlers
Law Offices of Paul Hemphill
Paul Hemphill 815 Ridgewood St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-5596 ..........Fax: (956) 544-7201 Attorneys
Law Offices Of Robert Garza, PC
George Farish 3201 Central Blvd., Suite 202 Brownsville TX 78520-3806 (956)541-8900 ..........Fax: (956) 504-3083 george@paradisecove.us http://www.paradisecove.us Real Estate-Developers
Lineage Power Corporation
Bryan Kerrick 1385 Cheers St., Suite A Brownsville TX 78521-4440 (956)547-6010 ..........Fax: (956) 547-6013 bryan.kerrick@lineagepower.com Manufacturing-Electronics
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
Mark Moody 1805 Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite B-28 Paseo Plaza Center Brownsville TX 78521-1119 (956)546-1216 ..........Fax: (956) 546-1624 mark.moody@publicans.com Attorneys
Link Staffing Services
Gloria Salazar 2414 E. Price Rd., B-101 Brownsville TX 78521-3195 (956)504-5349 ..........Fax: (956) 504-5223 gsalazar@linkstaffing.com http://www.linkstaffing.com Employment Agencies
Little Farm Frozen Foods, Inc.
Livingway Family Church & School
Ruben Pe単a 700 Paredes Ave., Suite 103 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-5775 ........ Fax: (956) 546-5778 Riolaw1@aol.com Attorneys
Lazar Developments
Laguna Development Group, Ltd.
Wesley Reed, III 222 E. Van Buren Ave., Suite 703 Harlingen TX 78550-6856 (956)423-4114 ..........Fax: (956) 412-8872 wesley_reed@msn.com Financial Services Insurance Agencies & Agents
Law Offices of Ruben R. Pe単a
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Marivete Martinez 1405 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521-1100 (956)546-4262 ..........Fax: (956) 541-3076 marivetem@lacksvalley.com http://www.lacksvalley.com Appliances Electronics-Electric Equipment Supplies
Lincoln Financial
Yolanda Martinez 1919 Billy Mitchell Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-5625 (956)544-1919 ..........Fax: (956) 541-0958 yolanda.martinez@lahuerta.com.mx http://www.lahuerta.com.mx Frozen Foods-Wholesale
Lawn Care Services
Lacks Galleria
Maude T. Lette 145 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite B Brownsville TX 78520-7877 (956)541-7252 ........ Fax: (956) 542-8757 maude@letteinsuranceagency.com http://www.letteinsuranceagency.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
Robert Garza 2320 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)544-1111 ........ Fax: (956) 544-1108 jrobert@rgarzalaw.com Attorneys
Jose Antonio Lopez Santove単a 1655 Ruben Torres, Suite 208 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)504-5858 ..........Fax: (956) 504-5875 antonio4v67@yahoo.es http://www.lapampasteakhouse.com Restaurants - Fine Dining Billy Schrank 7000 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island TX 78597-7726 (956)772-7000 ..........Fax: (956) 772-9311 lq0730gm@lq.com http://www.sopadrelive.com Hotels-Motels
Lette Insurance Agency
John Finley P.O. Box 188 Los Fresnos TX 78566-0188 (956)434-6065 ..........Fax: (956) 233-4702 finleylsfrsns@aol.com Lawn Maintenance Clifford W. Lazar 9717 Cisco St. Los Angeles CA 90034-1053 (310)838-3885 ..........Fax: (310) 838-8066 lazarcw@ca.rr.com Office Buildings-Office Space
Learn 2 Center, LLC
Angelina Macias Brownsville TX 78521-4872 (956)550-0041 am@learn2center.com http://www.learn2center.com Schools, Colleges & Education
Paul A. Lenz, M.D., P.A.
Paul Lenz 2300 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)544-6111 ........ Fax: (956) 546-7957 Paullenz@sbbcglobal.net Physicians-Family Practice
86 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Bill Moore 350 Ruben M.Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)548-2223 ..........Fax: (956) 548-1970 livingwaychurch@lfc-jubillee.com http://www.livingwayrgv.com Churches-Synagogues Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 69
Loera Customs Brokerage, Inc.
Minerva G. Loera 5845 E. 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-9000 ..........Fax: (956) 831-4103 minerva@loeracbi.com http://www.loeracbi.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders Warehouse-Leasing-Distribution
Loma Alta Trap & Skeet, Inc.
Jose Paredes 500 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)371-7436 LomaAltaTrapSkeet@gmail.com http://www.LomaAltaTrapSkeet.com Sports
Lone Star National Bank
Raymond Cisneros 3300 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville TX 78526-4137 (956)554-6800 ........ Fax: (956) 554-6851 http://www.lonestarnationalbank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Lone Star National Bank
Margarita Gonzalez 2100 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2234 (956)574-7300 ..........Fax: (956) 574-7355 http://www.lonestarnationalbank.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Lone Star Professional Services
Raul Rodriguez 3620 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)544-6200 ..........Fax: (956) 544-6205 raul.qb@sbcglobal.net Accountants-Bookkeeping Training-Professional Development
Lone Star Shredding & Document Storage
Dan Hernandez 1970 W. Expressway 83 Mercedes TX 78570-9700 (956)565-1200 ..........Fax: (956) 565-1208 mario@lonestarshredding.com http://www.lonestarshredding.com Computer-Imaging Supply & Services Shredding Services-Paper
Long Chilton, L.L.P.
A. Carlos Barrera 3125 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-9523 (956)546-1655 ..........Fax: (956) 546-0112 cbarrera@longchilton.com http://www.longchilton.com Accountants-Certified-Public
Ray Lopez
Ray Lopez P.O. Box 4852 Brownsville TX 78523-4852 (956)233-4081 Individual Members
Lower Valley Dental Association, PA
J. Patrick Pirtle 4920 N. Expressway 77, Suite E Brownsville TX 78526 (956)350-0059 ...... Fax: (956) 350-5447 http://www.lowervalleydental.com Jordan Patrick Pirtle, DDS & Claudia E. Rodriguez, DDS Dentist-Pediatric Dentists-Dental Care
Luke Fruia Motors
John T. Edge 2645 Barnard Rd. Brownsville TX 78520-8628 (956)541-3141 ..........Fax: (956) 548-6492 jtedge@justaskforluke.com http://www.justaskforluke.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used M
M & M Mooring Services Mark Clive 1951 W. Monroe Brownsville TX 78520 (956)574-8361 Marine & Industrial Supply
Magic Valley Electric Co-Op
Cesar Aleman 1825 N. Indiana Road Brownsville TX 78526 (866)225-5683 ..........Fax: (956) 838-2274 marketing@magicvalley.coop http://www.magicvalley.coop Utilities-Electric Utilities See ad page 69
Magic Valley Marketing, Inc.
Arthur Monaghan 5990 Forest Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-4142 (956)554-7792 ..........Fax: (956) 554-7792 mvm@earthlink.net http://www.magicvalleymarketing.net Advertising & Marketing
Sergio Makiolke
Sergio Makiolke 155 Sugartree Brownsville TX 78520 (956)266-1613 smakioke@yahoo.com Individual Members
Dr. Juan Mancillas, FACOG
Juan Mancillas 844 Central Blvd., Suite 470 Brownsville TX 78521-5530 (956)546-0369 ..........Fax: (956) 548-1879 Physicians-Obstetrics-Gynecology
Manna Therapy Services
Jee Dellota 135 San Diego Ave. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)541-6976 ..........Fax: (956) 546-7959 Rehabilitation-Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy
Manpower Temporary Services
Brenda Ortiz 2494 Central Blvd., Suite G Brownsville TX 78520-8458 (956)544-7153 ..........Fax: (866) 899-4162 brenda.ortiz@na.manpower.com http://www.us.manpower.com Employment Agencies
Manrique Custom Vision Center
Heriberto Manrique 5505 Expressway 83/77, Suite 105 Harlingen TX 78550-3223 (956)430-9000 ..........Fax: (956) 430-9001 accounting@manriqueeye.com http://www.manriqueeye.com Physicians-Optometrist, Medical Eye Specialist
Maquilogistics, Inc.
Juan Martinez 594 S. Vermillion Brownsville TX 78521 (956)504-6440 ..........Fax: (956) 504-2665 cruiz@maquilogistics.com http://www.maquilogistics.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
March of Dimes Foundation
Karina Corral 1418 Beech, Suite 106 McAllen TX 78501-4657 (956)682-7114 ..........Fax: (956) 682-7786 kcorral@marchofdimes.com http://www.marchofdimes.com/texas Organizations-Non-Profit
Marco Sales, Inc.
Larry Hodgson 4783 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-5515 (956)541-4821 ..........Fax: (956) 542-0846 msshrimp@aol.com Seafood
Marine Service
Billy Kenon P.O. Box 416 Port Isabel TX 78578 (956)943-2648 ..........Fax: (956) 943-4516 billy@marineservice.us http://www.marineservice.us Mariners Services
Marshall International e-Commerce
Winifred Marshall 1022 Avenida de Estrellas Rancho Viejo TX 78575-2701 (956)472-3701 ..........Fax: (866) 324-0867 winifredm@msn.com http://www.quixtar.com Cosmetics e-Commerce, Shopping, Sales, & Franchises
Mary Kay
Angela Rodriguez-Bricker 813 Ivy Ave. McAllen TX 78501-2662 (956)630-4832 arodriguez-bricker@marykay.com http:// www.marykay.com/arodriguez-bricker Cosmetics
Mary Kay - Nelly Burguete
Nelly Burguete Brownsville TX 78526-2874 (956)572-9925 nburguete@marykay.com http://www.marykay.com/nburguete Cosmetics
Membership Directory MAT Construction, Inc.
Chuck Tijerina P.O. Box 8363 Brownsville TX 78526-8363 (956)548-1278...........Fax: (956) 542-7599 maggimed@aol.com http://www.matconstruction.com Construction-Retaining Walls-Sea WallsBulk Heads Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Materiales para Construccion Triple AAA, Inc.
Jose G. Alvarez 6521 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78526-9538 (956)504-9064...........Fax: (956) 544-7761 josegalvarez@yahoo.com http://www.materialestripleaaa.com Brick Distributor Ceramic Tile Distributors-ContractorsSupplies
Matthews Institute of Languages C. Mark Matthews 1640 Palm Valley Dr. E. Harlingen TX 78552-9050 (868)812-1166 matthews.institute@att.net Schools, Colleges & Education
Mattress Firm
James Perez 4350 North Expressway Suite F Brownsville TX 78526-4366 (956)992-9004...........Fax: (956) 992-5030 MATTFIRMCCTX@aol.com http://www.mattressfirm.com Furniture
Maury Collections
Jose Rolando Paredes 1509 Artemisa Ave. Brownsville TX 78526-1924 (956)371-2553...........Fax: (956) 544-3528 noramaury@hotmail.com www.maurycollections.com Linens - Rental Rentals-Party Equipment
McCall, Gibson & Company
Michael M. McCall 13100 Wortham Center Dr. #235 Houston TX 77065-5610 (713)462-0341...........Fax: (713) 462-2708 Accountants-Certified-Public Financial Consultants
McCoy’s Building Supply
Angel Sosa 5500 Padre Boulevard Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-9887...........Fax: (956) 831-3056 http://www.mccoys.com Hardware-Building Materials
Salvador Mendez
Salvador Mendez 1631 Lincoln St. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)204-1610...........Fax: (956) 504-0576 mendezsalvador@sbcglobal.net Individual Members
Mercator International, Inc.
Pablo Aguilera 5460 N. Paredes Line Rd., Suite 206 Brownsville TX 78526-9741 (956)243-2190 mercatorvending@yahoo.com Vending Machines
Mercator International, Inc. Pablo Aguilera Brownsville TX 78526-9741 (956)243-2190 mercatorvending@yahoo.com Vending Machines
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios
Edna G. Posada 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1470 Sunrise Mall Brownsville TX 78521-1225 (956)546-1638...........Fax: (956) 546-6126 ednamnc@aol.com http://www.spalaposada.com Beauty Salons-Tanning-Nails
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Newlin Lancaster 1655 E. Ruben M. Torres Blvd., Ste. 101 Brownsville TX 78526-1597 (956)544-5831...........Fax: (956) 544-2013 newlin_lancaster@ml.com http://www.ml.com Financial Consultants Investment Counselors
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Newlin Lancaster Brownsville TX 78526-1597 (956)544-5831...........Fax: (956) 544-2013 newlin_lancaster@ml.com http://www.ml.com Financial Consultants Investment Counselors
Mervis Texas L.P.
Jorge Alvarez 6955 North FM 511 Brownsville TX 78526-9494 (956)838-0011...........Fax: (956) 838-0013 jorge.alvarez@mervis.com http://www.mervis.com Recycling Services See ad page 13
Metro Electric, Inc.
Anna E. Oquin 2721 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-3501 (956)554-7715...........Fax: (956) 550-8106 Restaurants
Jack Gerdes 5255 Commercial Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-5260 (956)686-2323......... Fax: (956) 686-4559 http://www.metroelectric-rgv.com Electrical Subcontractors See ad page 15
McNair & Company, Inc.
Mexico Industrial Supply
McDonald’s
Harry E. McNair, Jr. 730 E. Fronton St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)541-5276...........Fax: (956) 541-5279 hemjrbrotxusa@aol.com Warehouse-Leasing
Med Pro Financial Services, Inc.
Arthur A. Delgado 1072 Los Ebanos, Suite A Brownsville TX 78520 (956)541-1278...........Fax: (956) 541-2854 info@mpfsi.com Medical Billing Management
Mejia & Rose, Inc.
Eduardo H. Mejia 1643 W. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78520-8642 (956)544-3022...........Fax: (956) 544-3068 yalmaguer@cngmail.com Engineers-Civil-Consulting-Land Surveying Surveyors
Jaime Espinoza 250 S. Expressway 83, Suite B Brownsville TX 78520-8036 (956)541-9449...........Fax: (956) 541-8809 mexindsup@aol.com Industrial Supplies & Services
Mi Pueblito Restaurant
Milwhite, Inc.
Mr. Gatti’s
Irina A. Minina, MD, PLLC
Mr. Music
Mike Hughes 5487 South Padre Island Hwy. Brownsville TX 78521-4411 (956)547-1990......... Fax: (956) 547-1998 mhughes@milwhite.com http://www.milwhite.com Manufacturing Irina A. Minina 1201 E. Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-3831 (956)542-2188...........Fax: (956) 542-2199 iraminina@aol.com Physicians-Internal Medicine
MIR Import/Export
Joseph Sevier 1425 E. Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite H Brownsville TX 78521-1117 (956)542-2503...........Fax: (956) 504-1258 JohnSevier@sbcglobal.net Music - Lessons Music Stores-Instruments and accessories
Marcos Tello Bahia de Banderas No. 259 Fracc. Paseo de las Brisas H.Matamoros, Tamp. MX 87444 (868)203-1552...........Fax: (868) 203-1552 importadoramir@hotmail.com Import-Export
MTZ Group, LLC
MLT International Consultants
Murfee Engineering Co., Inc.
Juan F. Garza Parra 2900 Central Blvd., Ste. C Brownsville TX 78520-8922 (956)544-4640...........Fax: (956) 544-4002 paco@mltic.com http://www.mltic.com Manufacturing-Start Up Management Consulting & Recuiting
Moody Clinic
Debbie Sears 1901 E. 22nd Street Brownsville TX 78521-2956 (956)542-8504...........Fax: (956) 542-6510 dsears@moodyclinic.org http://www.moodyclinic.org Organizations-Non-Profit Rehabilitation-Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy
Motel 6
Claudia Benavidez 2255 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville TX 78520-8852 (956)546-4699...........Fax: (956) 546-8982 m60348bo@motel6.com http://www.motel6.com Hotels-Motels
Newtek Business Services
Brian Flax 301 Mexico Blvd., Ste. H4-A UTB/TSC ITECC Innovation Center Brownsville TX 78520-4159 (800)381-8022...........Fax: (800) 823-0094 bflax@newtekbusinessservices.com http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com Credit Cards & Checks Processing Financial Services
Dr. Everett Nievera
Everett Nievera 2501 Paredes Line Road, Suite A-10 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)544-4700...........Fax: (956) 544-4774 Physicians-Pediatricians/Adolescent Care
North Brownsville Surgery Center
Margaret Beavers 5700 N. Expressway, Suite 201 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)698-4970......... Fax: (956) 698-4927 margaret.beavers@valleybaptist.net Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
Artemrio Martinez 5460 Paredes Line Rd., Suite 206-218 Brownsville TX 78521-9334 (956)832-2220 Recycling Paper Material Recycling Services Robert Ferguson 1101 Capitol of Texas Highway South Building D Austin TX 78746-6482 (512)327-9204...........Fax: (512) 327-2947 rferguson@murfee.com Engineers-Civil-Consulting-Land Surveying
North Park Plaza Shopping Center
Mycsa Ag, Inc.
NRS Consulting Engineers
Federico Casillas 3539 E. 14th Street, Suite G Brownsville TX 78521-3250 (956)546-9119...........Fax: (956) 546-9229 fcbro@mycsaag.com http://www.mycsaag.com International Trading Company
Myers & Associates Consulting, LLC
Marylin Myers Brownsville TX 78521-3095 (956)504-1868...........Fax: (956) 504-3609 http://www.allstateagencies.com Financial Consultants Insurance Agencies & Agents N
Gwen T. Benton One North Park Plaza Brownsville TX 78521-1428 (956)542-4128...........Fax: (956) 548-2057 ajala57@aol.com Shopping Centers-Malls Joseph Norris 1222 E. Tyler Suite C Harlingen TX 78550 (956)423-7409...........Fax: (956) 423-7482 bnorris@nrsengineers.com http://www.nrsengineers.com Engineers-Civil, Environmental, Mechanical & Consulting
Nuga Diesel, Inc.
Fernando A. Nuñez 3300 E. 14th St. Brownsville TX 78521-3232 (956)548-0984...........Fax: (956) 541-7317 nugadiesel@sbcglobal.net Marine & Industrial Supply Truck Equipmment & Parts
National Electric Coil
Nurses That Care
Fred Dawson 3330 E. 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521-3232 (956)541-1759...........Fax: (956) 541-5499 ct@national-electric-coil.com http://www.national-electric-coil.com Manufacturing-Power Generation Products
Angela de la Garza 1200 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-7542 (956)682-0800...........Fax: (956) 682-1120 adelagarza@nursesthatcare.net http://www.nursesthatcare.net Home Health Care Services - Nursing Home Health Care
Motion Industries Inc.
National Hispanic Professional Organization
Nye Plantation
Calvin Zamzow 488 Regal Row, Suite 108 Brownsville TX 78520-4226 (956)546-5191...........Fax: (956) 546-6927 TX42@motion-ind.com http://www.motionindustries.com Industrial Distributor
Felix Espinoza, Jr. 247 Center Dr. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)908-6941 lowervalley@nhpo.us http://www.nhpo.us Professional & Business Organization
Mr. Amigo Association
Navco Logistics, LLC
Mother of Perpetual Help Nursing Home
Noemi Perez 519 E. Madison St., Suite A Brownsville TX 78520-6082 (956)546-6745...........Fax: (956) 546-0711 Nursing Facilities-Nursing Care Organizations-Non-Profit
David Morales P.O. Box 4897 Brownsville TX 78523-4897 (956)455-1432 Festivals Organizations-Non-Profit
Alfonso J. Cardenas Calle 5 Y Constitucion H.Matamoros, Tamp. MX 87330 (956)455-3543......... Fax: (868) 813-8723 mipueblito1@prodigy.net.mx http://www.mi-pueblito.com Caterers Restaurants - Matamoros See ad page 71
Mr. B Motor Co. Sales & Rentals
Mary Miller
Ramiro Gonzalez 1201 El Jardin Heights Brownsville TX 78526-9507 (956)399-1809...........Fax: (956) 399-1566 rrpavingco@aol.com Fireworks - Retail
Mary Miller 655 W. St. Francis Brownsville TX 78520 (956)459-6024 mary.miller@valleybaptist.net Individual Members
David Jimenez 2100 FM 802, Suite A Brownsville TX 78526-9507 (956)546-6221...........Fax: (956) 548-8854 manager@gattispizzabrownsville.com http://www.mrgattis.com Restaurants
Baldomero Treviño, Sr. 2300 Southmost Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3763 (888)311-3542...........Fax: (956) 546-6735 MRB@MRBMOTORCO.com http://www.mrbmotorco.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used
Mr. G’s Fireworks
Dorothy N. Irwin 9506 Southmost Road Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-4052 dnirwin@bwwonline.com Farm Operation O
Jim Griffin 2100 Les Mauldin Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-5631 (956)542-4138...........Fax: (956) 544-2139 jgriffin@navcologistics.com http://www.navcologistics.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders Warehouse-Leasing-Distribution
Nevill Imaging Solutions
Reed Allan Melnick 1601 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Suite D Harlingen TX 78550-8161 (956)412-6482...........Fax: (956) 412-9692 rmelnick@nevillsolutions.com http://www.nevillsolutions.com Copiers, Faxes, Printers, & Scanners-Sales and Service
Oakcrest Management, Inc.
James Cortez 6600 E. FM 802, Suite A Brownsville TX 78526-6954 (956)838-1133...........Fax: (956) 838-1766 jcortez@oakcrestmgmt.com http://www.oakcrestmgmt.com Builders-Developers-Management Warehouse-Leasing
Office Depot #372
Edgar Perez 2944 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3506 (956)504-0900......... Fax: (956) 504-1997 ods00372@officedepot.com http://www.officedepot.com Office-Supplies, Equipment & Furniture
www.brownsvillechamber.com 87
Membership Directory Office Furniture USA
Pete Lipscomb 1008-A E. Pecan McAllen TX 78501-5751 (956)605-8727...........Fax: (956) 440-7433 pete@ofsuargv.com http://www.ofusargv.com Office-Supplies, Equipment & Furniture
Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, Inc.
Joseph Gayman 1905 Bayou Court Brownsville TX 78521-8919 (956)831-4839...........Fax: (956) 831-9296 opfuel@tiagris.com Oil & Petrochemicals - Processing & Distribution & Storage
Outstanding Development, Ltd.
William P.C. Hudson 1805 E. Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite B-20 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)504-6550...........Fax: (956) 504-6555 bill@pdlrmail.us http://www.valleylakes.us Real Estate-Developers Shopping Centers-Malls
Owen Roofing Company
Stuart Owen 1905 N. Illinois Ave. Brownsville TX 78521-6732 (956)546-6638...........Fax: (956) 831-9811 owenroof@sbcglobal.net Roofing Contractor
Christopher E. Olson, M.D., P.A.
Christopher E. Olson 535 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2438 (956)544-6727...........Fax: (956) 544-7475 colsontx@prodigy.net Physicians-Orthopedic Surgeons See ad page 12
One Stop Realty, GMAC
Gloria A. Gonzales 830 W. Price Road Brownsville TX 78520-8702 (866)551-7867....... Fax: (956) 541-6193 G5417867@aol.com http://www.onestopgmac.com Your ONE STOP for all your real estate needs - National Award Winner for the last 3 consecutive years for being one of the top 5 and top 10 companies to excel in closed unit sales. Call us. Our expertise can work for you. Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
ORC Industries, Inc.
Barbara F. Barnard 2807 Central Ave. Brownsville TX 78526-5105 (956)831-0618...........Fax: (956) 831-0689 http://www.orcindustries.com Assembly Plant Manufacturing-Apparel
Julian Ordonez
Julian Ordonez 2299 El Metro St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)554-9631...........Fax: (956) 554-9635 autodoorservices@att.net Individual Members
Gilbert J. Ortiz Insurance & Real Estate
Gilbert J. Ortiz 2404 Boca Chica Blvd. Suite D Brownsville TX 78521-2359 (956)542-8723...........Fax: (956) 548-1324 gilberto33@sbcglobal.net Insurance Agencies & Agents Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
Oscar Lara Export
Oscar Lara 1615 Tyler St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)739-2563 Import-Export
OSPECA Logistics Management Transport, Inc.
Daniel V. Saenz 4740 Coffeeport Road Brownsville TX 78521-5291 (956)831-4525......... Fax: (956) 831-2664 dsaenz@ospecagroup.com http://www.ospecagroup.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders See ad page 72
Outdoor Mexico Ultimate Hunting
Danny Putegnat P.O. Box 8520 Brownsville TX 78526-8520 (956)541-6062...........Fax: (956) 504-3851 dpute76547@aol.com http://www.mexicobirdhunt.com Hunting and Fishing Lodge
P
Padre Insurance Agency
Ramiro Lerma 1805 E. Ruben Torres, Suite B2 Brownsville TX 78521-1113 (956)986-2886......... Fax: (956) 541-8569 ramlerma@allstate.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
Padre Insurance Agency
Ramiro Lerma 795 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78521-3095 (956)504-5493......... Fax: (956) 504-6595 ramlerma@allstate.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
Padre South Hotel
Ramachandran Raju 1500 Gulf Blvd. South Padre Island TX 78597 (956)761-4951...........Fax: (956) 761-4954 padresouth@ies.net http://www.padresouth.com Condominiums Hotels-Motels
Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, Inc. Espie Benavidez 100 Tangerine Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-4368 (956)546-7423...........Fax: (956) 504-5745 palmrespk@aol.com Mobile Home Parks
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park
Mark Spier 1623 Central Blvd. , Suite 213 Brownsville TX 78520-8345 (956)541-2785...........Fax: (956) 541-6356 mark_spier@nps.gov http://www.NPS.GOV/PAAL Government
Paradise Construction Group Joey Kitterman 1001 Balboa Ave. Rancho Viejo TX 78575 (956)466-1080 Construction
Parker & Company
Frank Parker, Jr. 4694 Coffeeport Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-5283 (956)831-2000...........Fax: (956) 831-4140 fparker@parker-logistics.com http://www.parkerandcompany.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders Warehouse-Leasing Warehouse-Leasing-Distribution Import-Export Freight Forwarders - Transmigrantes See ad page 19
Parra Furniture & Appliance Center, Inc.
Jaime Parra 744 E. Washington St. Brownsville TX 78520-5907 (956)546-3129...........Fax: (956) 542-6371 http://www.brandsource.com Appliances Electronics-Electric Equipment Supplies
88 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Parra Loan Company
Robert L. Perkins, III, CPA
Planto Roe Financial Services, Inc.
Paseo de la Resaca Landscape & Lighting Maint. District
Perma-Temp Personnel Services, Inc.
Plitt Crane & Equipment, Inc.
Luigi Cristiano 2025 Central Blvd., Suite B Brownsville TX 78520-8691 (956)550-8367...........Fax: (956) 542-0904 lcristiano@perma-temp.net Employment Agencies
David Musso 2601 R.L. Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1020 (956)831-4278......... Fax: (956) 831-9626 david.musso@plittrigging.com http://www.plittrigging.com Crane & Rigging Services
Paseo Plaza Apartments
Pesa Labeling Systems
Pocket Communications
Sam Pate
Petro Corn LLC
Polaris Construction Services
Carlos H. Cascos 647 E. Saint Charles St. Brownsville TX 78520-5217 (956)544-7778...........Fax: (956) 544-8465 ccascos@pbhcpa.com http://www.pbhcpa.com Accountants-Certified-Public
Philip T. Cowen, CHB
Popeii, LLC
Payne Volkswagen Suzuki
Philly’s Americana Cheesesteaks
Jaime Parra, Jr. 744 E. Washington St. Brownsville TX 78520-5907 (956)546-3129...........Fax: (956) 542-6371 plc@parracorp.com Loan Companies
Bill Hudson 1805 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-1112 (956)504-6550...........Fax: (956) 504-6555 bill@pdlrmail.us Organizations-Non-Profit Laura Garcia 2701 Paredes Line Rd. - Business Office Brownsville TX 78526-1101 (956)541-6868...........Fax: (956) 541-6066 paseoplaza@coachrealty.us Apartments Townhomes & Condos Sam Pate 1301 E. Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520-5005 (956)542-2556 Individual Members
Pattillo, Brown, Hill LLP.
Brad Anderson 4017 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville TX 78520-9375 (956)350-4488...........Fax: (956) 350-9677 http://www.payneautogroup.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used
PaySmart Payroll Service
Irene Romero Girard 3125 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-9523 (956)546-1655......... Fax: (956) 546-6951 igirard@longchilton.com http://www.longchilton.com Payroll Services
Pelican Station, Inc.
Jeff Zimmerman 201 S Garcia St. Port Isabel TX 78578-4112 (956)943-3344...........Fax: (956) 943-4522 nautmar@aol.com http://www.pelicanstation.net Restaurants
Pen III, LLC
Ernesto Pena, Jr. 20005 State Highway 48 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-4995...........Fax: (956) 831-2599 sales@shallowh2o.com http://www.shallowH2O.com Boat Dealers & Marine Supplies Boat Repairs & Maintenance
Peninsula Island Resort and Spa
Mario Salinas 340 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island TX 78597-6501 (956)761-3726...........Fax: (956) 761-6095 gerardo@peninsulaislandresort.com http://www.peninsulaislandresort.com Hotels-Motels
Perfect Crab Company
Arnold I. Benson 1120 Robinhood Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-4275 (956)504-2006...........Fax: (956) 504-1556 arnold@perfectcrab.com Seafood
Robert L. Perkins, III 3302 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 102 Brownsville TX 78521-4202 (956)546-2900...........Fax: (956) 546-3606 bobperkins@sbcglobal.net Accountants-Certified-Public
Damian Galvan 275 Kings Highway # 104 Brownsville TX 78521-5266 (956)544-3323......... Fax: (956) 544-3362 pesalabel@aol.com http://www.pesalabeling.com Labeling-Industrial Guilly Garza 1900 Fisherman Place Brownsville TX 78521 (956)994-9887...........Fax: (956) 994-8131 noemicosta0717@hotmail.com Industrial Supplies & Services Philip T. Cowen 500 E. Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520-5343 (956)541-6031...........Fax: (956) 541-6872 ptchb@worldnet.att.net Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders Walter Underwood 2155 N. Expressway, Ste. G Brownsville TX 78520-9829 (956)554-7000 phillysamericana@yahoo.com http://www.phillysamericana.com Restaurants
Physicians Health Choice
Manny Marquez 1907 E. Tyler Harlingen TX 78550-7393 (956)364-0325...........Fax: (956) 364-2415 mmarquez@phyhc.com http://www.phccares.com Insurance Agencies & Agents Medicare Advantage Plans
Pioneer Equipment Co.
Hector Silva 3675 East 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521-3237 (956)550-8822...........Fax: (956) 550-8784 HSilva@Pioneerequipment.com http://www.pioneerequipmentrgv.com Agriculture-Dealership
Madhavan Pisharodi, M.D.
Madhavan Pisharodi 3475 W. Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-9277 (956)541-6725...........Fax: (956) 541-2070 Unniyettan@aol.com. http://www.pisharodiclinic.com Physicians-Neurological Surgeons
RGV Pizza Hut, L.L.C.
Chris Wicker 1201 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-3400 cwicker@pizzahutrgv.com http://www.pizzahutrgv.com Restaurants
PLAGAR Engineering, LLC
Placido J. Garcia, Jr. 1155 Military Hwy. Brownsville TX 78520-4731 (956)550-9995...........Fax: (956) 550-9939 plagar@sbcglobal.net Engineers-Civil-Consulting-Land Surveying See ad page 25
Robert Swantner 2494 Central Blvd., Suite F Brownsville TX 78520-8458 (956)541-2041...........Fax: (956) 542-3936 robert.swantner@plantoroe.com Financial Consultants
Danny Cortez 6902 W. Expressway 83 Harlingen TX 78552-3701 (956)577-7000 dcortez@pocket.com http://www.pocket.com Communications-Wireless
Rolando Flores 340 Lion Lake Dr. Progresso Lakes TX 78596 (956)472-0311...........Fax: (956) 565-3540 19flores80@gmail.com Construction-Commercial Cuzette Perry Brownsville TX 78521-3549 (956)541-4429...........Fax: (956) 504-0727 popeiicompany@gmail.com Ice Cream-Dairy Shop
Port Warehouse Properties, L.P. Ralph Cowen 2700 Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)592-3439 ralphcowen@yahoo.com Warehouse-Leasing-Distribution
Posada de las Palmas Apartments
Marcela V. Cope 3775 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-4141 (956)541-2931...........Fax: (956) 541-7969 posadadelaspalmas@rgv.rr.com Apartments
Powers Financial Services
Herman Otis Powers, Jr. 1642 East Price Rd., Ste. 101 Brownsville TX 78521-1455 (956)542-1629...........Fax: (956) 542-2003 taxirs@aol.com Financial Services
Precious Flowers by Aracely
Aracely Villarreal 3724 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite E Brownsville TX 78521 (956)525-0191 preciousflowersbyaracely@yahoo.com Florists
Premier Granite & Marble
Juan Campos 4605 E. Ruben Torres Brownsville TX 78526 (956)541-1300......... Fax: (956) 541-1449 premiergranitemarble@yahoo.com Granite
Premier High School of Brownsville
Norma Sorola 955 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78521-2659 (956)550-0084...........Fax: (956) 554-0890 NSorola@PremierHighSchool.com http://www.premierehighschool.com Education Schools, Colleges & Education
Professional Printing, Inc.
Irma Jean Cantu 794 Paredes Line Road Brownsville TX 78521-2442 (956)541-2901...........Fax: (956) 541-4800 jvela@pprinting.com http://www.pprinting.com Copying Services Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics
Membership Directory Pronto Carriers, Inc.
R & R Paving, LLC
Pronto Insurance
R. Soto Transport Trucking
Arturo Saldana 4745 Mar Street Brownsville TX 78520-5294 (956)831-0117...........Fax: (956) 831-0070 salavepro@aol.com Transportation Clemente Rendon 805 Media Luna, Suite 401 Brownsville TX 78520-5267 (956)574-9787......... Fax: (956) 574-9076 clementerendon@prontomga.com www.prontoinsurance.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
Ramiro Gonzalez 1201 El Jardin Heights Brownsville TX 78520 (956)399-1809...........Fax: (956) 399-1566 rrpavingco@aol.com Construction-Paving Roberto Soto 2413 E. Ave. Brownsville TX 78521-4701 (956)459-4291 Trucking Companies
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.
Rosie Rivera 25 Business Brownsville TX 78521 (956)838-1801...........Fax: (956) 838-0170 ptlhealthcare@aol.com Home Health Care Services - Nursing Home Health Care
Martin Vila, P.E. 143 North Street, Suite A Brownsville TX 78521-2350 (956)504-9777...........Fax: (956) 504-9763 mvila@rkci.com http://www.rkci.com Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Engineers-Civil, Environmental, Mechanical & Consulting
Pueblo Tires & Services
Radio Dual, S.A. de C.V.
PTL Health Care, Inc.
Domingo Hernandez 2904 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3506 (956)542-8473...........Fax: (956) 541-8664 brownsville@pueblotires.com http://www.pueblotires.com Automobile Repairs & Service Tire Dealers - New
Georgina E. Puga
Jorge Cardenas 145 Fireside Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-1646 (868)812-0202...........Fax: (868) 812-1476 mazubizar@hotmail.com http://www.wfm977.com Television-Radio Stations
Rainforest Nursery
Georgina E. Puga 2521 Chuparosa Ct. No. 1 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)357-1350 ginapuga@gmail.com Individual Members
Lily Lopez 6949 West Business 83 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)425-0852......... Fax: (956) 428-3889 rainforestnursery@yahoo.com Nursery-Wholesale See ad page 44
Pur Fitness & Health
Ralph Ruby Landscaping
Omar Garza Brownsville TX 78520-8492 (956)592-8359 purfitnessstudio@yahoo.com Health & Fitness Consultant
PXE Construction
Marco Romero 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1002 Brownsville TX 78521-1106 (956)832-3753 Construction Q
Quality Weighing Services, Inc.
Hilda G. Esparza 875 Milo Road Port of Brownsville Brownsville TX 78521-1044 (956)831-8253...........Fax: (956) 831-8649 Weighing Services
Ram’s Plumbing
George Saenz P.O. Box 4448 Edinburg TX 78540 (956)580-8087...........Fax: (956) 580-3603 ramsplbg@sbcgobal.net Plumbers
Marie Ramirez
Marie Ramirez 1415 Mulberry Lane Brownsville TX 78520 (956)459-9242...........Fax: (956) 542-8902 marieramirez@yahoo.com Individual Members
Rana Laboratories
Quiznos Sub
Alex M. Patel Brownsville TX 78520-8499 (956)350-8988...........Fax: (956) 350-3660 quiznos9031@gmail.com http://www.quiznos.com Caterers Restaurants R
R.G.V. Wing Commemorative Air Force David Hughston 955 S. Minnesota Ave. Brownsville TX 78521-5731 (956)541-8585 http://www.rgvwingcaf.com Museums Organizations-Non-Profit See ad page 71
R.L. Lackner, Inc.
Ralph Ruby 1301 W. Minnesota Rd. Pharr TX 78577-9695 (956)781-0392...........Fax: (956) 702-3448 Rubylandscaping@aol.com Landscape Contractors
Shannon Ostos 2200 Boca Chica Blvd. Suite 118 Brownsville TX 78521-2241 (956)542-3351...........Fax: (956) 542-3893 smostos@sbcglobal.net Jewelers See ad page Outside Back Cover
Jim Gilmore 5225 Commercial Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-5260 (956)831-4771...........Fax: (956) 831-9399 jim.gilmore@carolina.com Laboratories
Rancho Caracol
Dean Putegnat 2424 Village Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-1432 (956)542-3482......... Fax: (956) 542-5765 dean@ranchocaracol.com http://www.ranchocaracol.com Hunting and Fishing Lodge
Rancho Viejo Realty
Sonia Richardson 3501 Carmen Avenue Rancho Viejo TX 78575 (956)350-0099...........Fax: (956) 350-2269 tesoro705@aol.com http://www.ranchoviejorealty.com Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club
Timothy Trapp 1 Rancho Viejo Drive Rancho Viejo TX 78575-9740 (956)350-4000...........Fax: (956) 350-5696 stay@ranchoviejoresort.com http://www.playrancho.com Golf Course-Country Clubs Hotels-Motels
Ransome & Ray, P.C.
Marshall Ray 550 East Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520-5343 (956)542-3642...........Fax: (956) 542-3698 marshall@ransomeray.com Attorneys
Raul Yzaguirre School for Success
Ninfa Diaz 2255 N. Coria Brownsville TX 78520-8731 (956)542-2404...........Fax: (956) 542-2667 diaz.n@tccc-ryss.org http://www.tccc-ryss.org Education Schools, Colleges & Education
RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.
Jan Bartholomew 1001 Fannin, Suite 400 Houston TX 77002-6759 (713)651-3342...........Fax: (713) 651-3347 jan.r.bartholomew@rbcdain.com http://www.rbcdain.com Financial Consultants
RBD Fashion, Inc.
Jorge L. Robledo 1474 W. Price Road, Suite 6 Brownsville TX 78520-8675 (956)548-2032...........Fax: (956) 548-2036 Jorge@RBDfashion.com http://www.RBDmoda.com Apparel Apparel-Bridal & Evening
Recording Media International, Ltd.
Moshe Galonsky 25 E. Sam Pearl Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-5066 (956)541-8518...........Fax: (956) 982-4381 Distributors of Recording Media-USBMemory Cards
Red River Service Corporation
Lourdes Viada 36861 FM 2480 Los Fresnos TX 78566-4362 (956)233-6805...........Fax: (956) 233-5542 mgr@redriverservice.com http://www.redriverservice.com Solid Waste-Commercial-Recycling
Reeds Jewelers
Jesse Gomez 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1154 Brownsville TX 78521-1211 (956)547-8320...........Fax: (956) 547-8291 tetogf@yahoo.com Jewelers
Rental World, LLC
Richard Melchor 2615 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-2311 (956)546-6666...........Fax: (956) 504-9075 http://www.rentalworld.com Rentals-Party Equipment
Resaca de la Palma State Park/ World Birding Center
Pablo de Yturbe 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-4044 (956)350-2920...........Fax: (956) 350-3814 lauren.acevedo@tpwd.state.tx.us http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us Birding Meeting Facilities
Residence Inn by Marriott Brownsville
Rene Rodriguez 3975 N. Expressway 77 Brownsville TX 78520-9391 (956)350-8100...........Fax: (956) 350-8101 rene.rodriguez@marriott.com http://www.marriott.com/brori Hotels-Motels
RGV Day & Night Clinic
Jorge R. Guevara, M.D. 425 E. Los Ebanos, Suite 104 Brownsville TX 78520-8482 (956)542-2520...........Fax: (956) 544-2580 rhunter@maob.net http://www.maob.net Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
RGV Medical Equipment
Nereida Tellez 421 E. 12th Street Brownsville TX 78520 (956)504-0462......... Fax: (956) 504-0498 rgvmedical@aol.com Medical Equipment & Supplies
RGV Vein, Laser & Aesthetic Clinic
Thomas Clark 5700 N. Expressway 77 Suite 102 Brownsville TX 78520-4353 (956)350-6561...........Fax: (956) 350-6700 bowieclark@aol.com http://www.valleyvein.com Physicians See ad page 37
Ricardo’s International Cuisine LLC
Ricardo Serna 3000 Pablo Kisel Blvd., Suite 200-E Brownsville TX 78526-4292 (956)544-2069...........Fax: (956) 541-6840 Caterers Restaurants See ad page 61
Carlton J. (Bud) Richards
Carlton J. Richards 17 Casa Linda Brownsville TX 78521-2735 (956)542-0800...........Fax: (956) 542-7565 Individual Members
Villarreal, Rick , D.D.S
Rick Villarreal, D.D.S 925 W. Jefferson Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-4135 vallevillarrealdentalcenter@yahoo.cm http://www.vallevillarrealdentalcenter.c Dentists-Dental Care Yoli Perez-Ayala 501 E. Ringgold Brownsville TX 78520 (956)547-6850......... Fax: (956) 547-6879 yolip@cob.us http://rcp.cob.us Meeting Facilities Reception Facilities See ad page 62
Rio Bank
Lloyd Molina 3401 Old Hwy 77 Brownsville TX 78520-9135 (956)542-9858...........Fax: (956) 542-9854 L.Molina@riobk.com http://www.riobk.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page 33
Rio Bravo Forwarding, LLC
Abel Duran Cavazos 1650 North Central Ave. Brownsville TX 78521-5255 (956)831-2422...........Fax: (956) 831-3442 if&sc@ies.net Import-Export
Ernesto Carballo, Jr. 6912 W. Expressway 83 Harlingen TX 78552-3701 (956)423-0250...........Fax: (956) 421-4950 ecarball@bsamail.org http://www.riograndecouncil.org Education Organizations-Non-Profit
Rio Grande Guardian
Buddy Zepeda 119A Couch Rd. Olmito TX 78575 (956)350-5151...........Fax: (956) 350-4175 Wholesale Produce Distributor
Rio Grande Shredding Company
Robert L. Berry 18601 RL Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1053 (956)831-3500...........Fax: (956) 831-3518 neptunerlb@aol.com Shredding Services-Metal
Rio Grande Tool Co., Inc.
Kenneth W. Graham 5295 Commercial Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-8249...........Fax: (956) 831-8303 kengraham@riograndetool.com Manufacturing-Plastic Injection Molding Tool & Die Molds-Design & Repair
Rio Grande Valley Abstract Co., Inc.
Alicia Hernandez 905 West Price Road Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-4367...........Fax: (956) 542-7041 Title Companies
Rio Grande Valley Professional Hockey Club
Grant Buck Borough Hidalgo TX 78557-4352 (956)843-7825...........Fax: (956) 843-6644 tickets@killerbeehockey.com http://www.killerbeehockey.com Sports
Rio Grande Valley Partnership/ Chamber of Commerce
Bill Summers 322 South Missouri Weslaco TX 78596 (956)968-3141......... Fax: (956) 968-0210 mail@valleychamber.com http://www.valleychamber.com Chambers of Commerce
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Ringgold Civic Pavilion
Rio Grande Council, Boy Scouts of America
Rio Grande Okra Sales, Inc.
Brian M. Cooper McAllen TX 78504-2919 (956)972-1144...........Fax: (956) 972-1150 jgoldberg@rgvipers.com http://www.rgvipers.com Entertainment Sports
Rio Plastics, Inc.
Carl Meyer 2700 R.L. Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-2715...........Fax: (956) 831-9851 info@rioplastics.com http://www.rioplastics.com Manufacturing
Rio R.V. Park, Inc.
Lee Zieger 8801 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (866)279-1775...........Fax: (956) 831-0147 RioRVpark@aol.com http://www.riorvpark.com RV Parks
Valda S. Rispoli, C.P.A.
Valda S. Rispoli 905 Los Ebanos Blvd. Suite B Brownsville TX 78520-8720 (956)544-2706...........Fax: (956) 544-2707 Accountants-Certified-Public
River Bend Resort, Inc.
4541 U.S. Military Hwy 281 Brownsville TX 78520-3927 (956)548-0191...........Fax: (956) 548-0191 info@riverbendresort.us http://www.riverbendresort.us Golf Course-Country Clubs RV Parks
Melinda Barrera P.O. Box 5057 McAllen TX 78502-5057 (512)917-5778 staylor@riograndeguardian.com http://www.riograndeguardian.com Online Media
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Membership Directory Rivera’s Forwarding Service
Victor Rivera 2451 Courage Street Brownsville TX 78521-5137 (956)546-2446 riveras1966@yahoo.com.mx http:// www.guiaaduanaldetamaulipas.com/r Import-Export Parking Lot - Trucking
Rivera’s Forwarding Service
Victor Rivera Brownsville TX 78521-5137 (956)546-2446 riveras1966@yahoo.com.mx http:// www.guiaaduanaldetamaulipas.com/r Import-Export Parking Lot - Trucking
RM Walsdorf, Inc.
Robert M. Walsdorf 10155 SH 48 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-3984...........Fax: (956) 831-4923 kim@rmwalsdorf.com Contractors-General & Sub
Robinson, Duffy & Barnard, L.L.P.
Steve Robinson, MAI, CCIM 1906 East Tyler Avenue, Suite C Harlingen TX 78550 (956)428-4480...........Fax: (956) 428-4154 srobinson@rdbllp.com Real Estate Appraisers-DevelopersInvestors
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Ricardo Marroquin 2370 N. Expressway Suite 1090 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)982-7501 roberi_rmcf@hotmail.com http://rmcf.com/TX/Brownsville50792 Candy & Nuts Gift Shops See ad page 53
Rodco Marine Supply, Inc.
Rosario Rodriguez 1750 Anglers Place Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-8271...........Fax: (956) 831-9550 gloria@rodcomarine.com Marine & Industrial Supply
Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P.
Jeffrey D. Roerig 855 W. Price Rd., Suite 9 Brownsville TX 78520-8718 (956)542-5666...........Fax: (956) 542-0016 jroerig@rofllp.com Attorneys
Roman’s Plumbing
Roman Avila 513 E. Jackson, No. 224 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)423-1208...........Fax: (956) 423-1917 romansplumbn@aol.com Plumbers
Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens
Eduvijes Treviño 4464 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville TX 78526-9618 (956)831-4216...........Fax: (956) 831-0631 eduvijes.trevino@sci-us.com http://www.dignitymemorial.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks
Rosemont of El Dorado
Marcy Benavides 185 Robindale Brownsville TX 78521-4386 (956)831-0404...........Fax: (956) 831-0606 rosemonteldorado@southwesthousing.com http://www.southwesthousing.com Apartments
Rosenbaum Flowers & Gifts
Yolanda Rosenbaum 874 Hortencia Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-4733 (956)542-7493...........Fax: (956) 541-8552 http:// www.rosenbaumsflowersandgifts.com Florists
Roser Customs Service, Inc.
Alfred Roser 400 E. 13th St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-5544...........Fax: (956) 546-0258 aroser@rosercustoms.com http://www.rosercustoms.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
Roser & J. Cowen Logistical Services, LTD.
Danny Lopez 4695 Towerwood Drive Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-8533...........Fax: (956) 831-4949 dlopez@rosercowen.com http://www.rosercowen.com Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
Rotary Club of Brownsville
Rudy Valle 925 W. Jefferson St. Brownsville TX 78520-6337 (956)371-0481 rudyvalledds@aol.com Organizations-Non-Profit Professional & Business Organization
Rotary Club of Brownsville
Rudy Valle Brownsville TX 78520-6337 (956)371-0481 rudyvalledds@aol.com Organizations-Non-Profit Professional & Business Organization
Rotary Club of Brownsville Sunrise
Michele Sanchez, P.C.
RZB, Inc. DBA Global Electric
Rene Z. Barrera 4705 Towerwood Dr. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-5004....... Fax: (956) 831-5005 rbar1234@aol.com Electricians-Electric ContractorElectric Repair & Service S
Sabal Palm Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Bob Benson Palm Grove Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-5169 (956)541-8034...........Fax: (956) 504-0543 bbenson@audubon.org http://www.sabalpalmaudubon.org Birding Nature Tourism
Saber Steel Group, Inc.
Ankjaer Jensen 125 Industrial Dr. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-4292...........Fax: (956) 546-0684 ajensen@sabersteelgroup.com http://www.sabersteelgroup.com Distributors - Fastners Maintanence Repair Opertations-Products
John Herrera P.O. Box 5448 Brownsville TX 78523-5448 (800)838-1243 http://www.brownsvillesunriserotary.org Organizations-Non-Profit Professional & Business Organization
Saenz Jewelry, Inc.
Royal Metal Building Components
Juan M. Martinez 8010 Westway Dr., Suite 3 Harlingen TX 78552-6478 (800)738-8237......... Fax: (956) 425-9303 jmm@safeguardpcrgv.com http://www.safeguardpc.com Exterminator Services-Pest Control
Pat Pace, Jr. 2031 Amistad Dr. San Benito TX 78586 (956)399-2271...........Fax: (956) 399-2275 http://www.royalmbc.com Metal Products-Metals-Steel-Buildings & Industrial Plastics
Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. Atty. James H. Hunter, Jr. 55 Cove Circle Brownsville TX 78521-3509 (956)542-4377......... Fax: (956) 542-4370 jim.hunter@roystonlaw.com http://www.roystonlaw.com Attorneys
RSC Equipment Rental
Enrique Moreno, IV 3495 E. Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-7435 (956)544-1856......... Fax: (956) 544-2625 enrique.moreno@rscrental.com http://www.rscrental.com Rentals-Construction-Petro Chemical Equipment
RTW Terminals
Fred Figueroa 1005 Anchor Rd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)831-7117......... Fax: (956) 831-7194 rtw.rmc@royalmfg.com Trans Loading-Liquid Storage & Blending
Rudy’s Bar-B-Q
Brad Scrivner 2780 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville TX 78526-4101 (956)542-2532...........Fax: (956) 542-3218 rudysbrn@fordrstgrp.com http://www.rudys.com Caterers Restaurants
90 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Sylvia M. Saenz 1805 E. Ruben Torres, Suite B-12 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)504-1507...........Fax: (956) 504-3606 Jewelers-Distributors & Manufacturing
Safeguard Pest Control
Saint Joseph Academy
Lucy Williams 101 Saint Joseph Drive Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-3581...........Fax: (956) 542-4748 mgonzalez@sja.us http://www.sja.us Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 66
Marc Saldana
Marc Saldana 864 Central Blvd., Suite 3200 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-2845...........Fax: (956) 548-9019 Individual Members
SAM’S CLUB
Al Garcia 3570 W. Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)350-6917...........Fax: (956) 350-5370 http://www.samsclub.com Wholesalers
Sanborn’s Mexico Insurance
Mary Staves 1945 Expressway 77/ Executive Inn Brownsville TX 78520-8849 (800)258-1656...........Fax: (956) 504-2919 brownsville@sanbornsinsurance.com http://www.sanbornsinsurance.com/ brownsv Insurance-Tourist Auto
Dan Sanchez
Dan A. Sanchez 501 E. Tyler Harlingen TX 78550 (956)425-5297...........Fax: (956) 425-1844 Individual Members
Michele Sanchez 717 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8536 (956)541-7211...........Fax: (956) 541-4294 michele@msanchezpc.com Attorneys
Sarati International Ltd.
Barbara Creighton 27502 Ted Hunt Rd. Los Fresnos TX 78566-4715 (956)233-5001...........Fax: (956) 233-1890 bcreighton1@yahoo.com http://www.saratiprivatelabel.com Healthcare Cosmetic Manufacturer
Savor The Sip Cafe
Yvonne Hatley 100-A Alton Gloor Blvd. Inside Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville TX 78526 (956)350-7470...........Fax: (956) 350-7526 Restaurants
Scampi’s Restaurant & Bar
Tom Hansen 206 West Aries South Padre Island TX 78597 (956)761-1755......... Fax: (956) 761-2534 jhansen950@aol.com http://www.scampisspi.com Restaurants - Fine Dining
Schaefer Stevedoring
Kenton Schaefer 4201 Foust Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-4007......... Fax: (956) 831-9751 kschaefer@schaeferstevedoring.net http://schaeferstevedoring.com Stevedores-Warehouse Facilities
Schor’s
Becky Jordan 2200 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 104 Brownsville TX 78521-2241 (956)541-7701...........Fax: (956) 542-8110 schors@aol.com Gift Shops Jewelers
Scrub-Inn
Kristin McKee 22 North Park Plaza Brownsville TX 78521 (956)554-0159......... Fax: (956) 554-9844 Kristin@scrub-inn.com Uniforms/ Workwear - Medical
Seahorse Transportation
Mark Haynes 2700 R.L. Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78523 (956)831-0600...........Fax: (956) 831-4164 Trucking Companies
Seasonal Support Services, Inc.
Alejandro Trevino 5460 Paredes Line Rd., Suite 206 PMB 333 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)748-4253...........Fax: (956) 748-4253 carnival.workforce@gmail.com Foreign Worker Consultant
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Brian Epps 4345 S. Expressway 77/83, Suite 800 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)244-1172...........Fax: (956) 428-8950 bepps@ssfcu.org http://www.ssfcu.org Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Select Staff
Sheila Rouse 5460 N. Paredes Line Road, Ste. 199 Brownsville TX 78526-9742 (956)544-8373......... Fax: (956) 544-1366 srouse@select-staff.com http://www.select-staff.com Employment Agencies
Serafy Laboratories
Nick Serafy, Jr. 205 W. Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-5313...........Fax: (956) 542-4041 nick@serafy.com http://www.aab.org Laboratories
Serendipity Salon and Spa
Manuela Perez 409 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)982-7588...........Fax: (956) 982-7589 serendipity409@att.net Beauty Salons-Tanning-Nails
Serenity Springs Day Spa & Hair Design
Angie Arambula 1552 Palm Blvd #23 Palm Village Brownsville TX 78520-7264 (956)541-0393...........Fax: (956) 541-1405 serenitysprings05@sbcglobal.net http://www.serenityspringsdayspa.com Beauty Salons-Tanning-Nails Day Spa
Service Master Professional Cleaning Services Abel Rosas 1104 East Valle Vista Pharr TX 78577-7858 (956)655-9439 arosas@smcprofclg.com Janitorial Service
SGS Industrial Supplies
Bill Conner 2771 Robindale Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-5106 (956)831-4291......... Fax: (956) 831-9434 info@sgsindustrial.com http://www.sgsindustrial.com Industrial Supplies & Services Steel Sales
Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grill
Dean Feurtado 2451 Pablo Kisel Blvd., Suite H Brownsville TX 78526 (956)986-2337...........Fax: (956) 986-2336 Dean_Feurtado@yahoo.com Restaurants See ad page 49
Seccion Amarilla USA, LLC
Shepard Walton King Insurance Group
Security Depot, Inc.
Brad Shields
Alejandro Vasquez 3505 Boca Chica Blvd., Ste. 360 Brownsville TX 78521-4063 (956)542-7222...........Fax: (956) 542-7733 isabel.perezduran@seccionamarilla.com http://www/seccionamarilla.com Advertising-Directory Eric Hoff 2212 S. International Blvd. Weslaco TX 78596 (956)973-1666...........Fax: (956) 969-3465 eric.hoff@securitydepotinc.com http://www.securitydepotinc.com Security-Products, Systems, Burglar & Fire Alarms & Companie
Robert Shepard 1906 E. Tyler, Suite B Harlingen TX 78550-7109 (956)423-8755...........Fax: (956) 428-0730 http://www.shepardwaltonking.com Financial Services Insurance Agencies & Agents Brad Shields 120-B N. Main St. La Feria TX 78559 (956)797-6116...........Fax: (956) 797-6117 brad@bradshieldslaw.com Individual Members
membersHiP direCTory Shoney’s
Cindy Gonzalez 2355 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520 (956)504-1500 trini_benavides@yahoo.com http://www.shoneys.com Restaurants
Shrimp Outlet
Mary Helen Flores Brownsville TX 78521-9220 (956)831-8114 ..........Fax: (956) 831-3851 shrimpoutlet@wildblue.net Seafood Seafood Brokers
Sierra Title Company
Neida Ruth Soto
Neida Ruth Soto 3202 Noble Dr. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)543-6633 neida.soto@valleybaptist.net Individual Members
South Padre Island Golf Club
Justin Awtrey #1 Golf House Rd. Laguna Vista TX 78578-2663 (956)943-5678 ..........Fax: (956) 943-2070 justin@spigolf.com http://www.spigolf.com Golf Course-Country Clubs Real Estate-Developers
SPAN America Austin Inc.
Jim Hutchins 5200 George McVay Drive, Suite C McAllen TX 78503 (956)522-4435 jhutchins@spanltd.com Maquiladora
Spanish Meadows Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Cent
Ramiro Lozano 440 East Ruben M. Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-9102 (956)546-7378 ..........Fax: (956) 546-8562 Assisted Living Facility Nursing Facilities-Nursing Care
Neel Fulghum 1765 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-1412 (956)541-9893 ..........Fax: (956) 504-0568 nfulghum@sierrargv.com http://www.sierratitle.com Title Companies See ad page 51
South Texas Railroad Construction Co.
Fernando San Miguel 2801 South Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-4030 ..........Fax: (956) 831-4030 southtexasr.r.@juno.com Railroad Construction
Jose Luis B. Garza 801 East Fir McAllen TX 78501 (956)631-5628 ..........Fax: (956) 631-0832 jose@spanishprint.com http://www.spanishprint.com Newspapers
Sign Solution
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
Spaw Glass
Luz Maria Averill Brownsville TX 78521-2257 (956)554-0402 lucha@brownsvillesignsolution.com http://www.brownsvillesignsolution.com Signs
Signet Maritime Corporation
Barry Snyder 7400 Foust Road Brownsville TX 78521-1012 (956)838-6800 ..........Fax: (956) 838-6801 shipping@signetmaritime.com http://www.signetmaritime.com Tugboats & Barges
Dr. Jaime L. Silva, M.D.
Jaime L. Silva, M.D. 100 Uptown Ave. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-5500 ..........Fax: (956) 546-2035 Jsilva5831@aol.com http://www.JaimeSilvamd.com Physicians-Cardiologists
Simmons Homes
Lourdes S. Carrasco 167 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3527 (956)546-2216 ..........Fax: (956) 546-2388 http://www.simmons-home.com Construction-Builders-Developers
Snodgrass Inc.
Sam Snodgrass 2025 Angler Place Rd. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)831-3210 ..........Fax: (956) 831-7520 Shrimpers-Trawlers
Society for Human Resource Management
Camille Lilly 1474 W. Price Rd., No. 274 , Suite 7 Brownsville TX 78520-8687 (956)547-5268 ..........Fax: (956) 544-7843 camille.lilly@convergys.com http://www.lvcshrm.org Human Resource Professionals
Solara Hospital Brownsville
Larry Witgenn 333 Lorenaly Drive Brownsville TX 78520-4333 (956)546-0808 ..........Fax: (956) 546-0811 lwitgenn@solarahc.com http://www.solarahc.com Hospitals
Sombrero Festival, LTD
David Musso P.O. Box 5240 Brownsville TX 78523-5240 (956)831-4278 ..........Fax: (956) 831-9626 http://www.sombrerofestival.com Festivals Organizations-Non-Profit
Jessie Eason Gonzales 425 E. Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-3361 (956)554-6000 ..........Fax: (956) 350-6150 http://www.strh.ernesthealth.com Hospitals Rehabilitation-Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Spanish Print Media, Inc.
Rene Capistran 4909 East Grimes, Suite 116 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)412-9880 ..........Fax: (956) 412-3581 rene.capistran@spawglass.com http://www.spawglass.com Construction-Commercial See ad page Inside Back Cover
Specialty Advertisers
Maria M. Carrejo 2144 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)554-3515 ..........Fax: (956) 554-3542 stvtbrownsville@stvt.edu http://www.stvt.edu Schools, Colleges & Education
April M. Rodriguez 3664 Commerce Drive Brownsville TX 78521-3249 (956)986-0958 ..........Fax: (956) 986-0959 aprilmarie.rodriguez@yahoo.com http://www.specialtyadvertisers.com Marketing & Promotional Products Trophies & Plaques
South Texas Woodmill, Inc.
SSP Design, LLC
David Wilhite 5250 Coffeeport Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-3304 ..........Fax: (956) 831-4981 sales@stx-woodmill.com http://www.stx-woodmill.com Manufacturing-Casework
Southern Careers Institute Mark Gonzalez 1424 W. Price Rd., Ste. K Brownsville TX 78520-8680 (956)550-9962 mark.gonzalez81@yahoo.com http://www.sci.com Schools, Colleges & Education
Southern Stone, LLC
John Webber 1100 E. Expressway 83 Donna TX 78537-4129 (956)464-5979 ..........Fax: (866) 520-7609 info@southernnaturalstone.com http://www.southernnaturalstone.com Concrete, Cement, Gravel, Sand & Stone
Southern Texas Physicians Network-Brownsville
Jaime Villarreal, MD 100B Alton Gloor Blvd., Suite 260 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)350-3901 ..........Fax: (956) 350-3900 jose.carr@hcahealthcare.com http://www.brownsvillesurgical.com Physicians-Surgeons-Specialists
Southern Texas Title Company
Guy Huddleston 717 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-6777 ..........Fax: (956) 544-0592 guy@southerntexastitle.com http://www.southerntexastitle.com Title Companies
Southwestern Security Services, Inc. Jesse Morales 505 E. Washington Street Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-4141 ..........Fax: (956) 546-5845 Security-Products, Systems, Burglar & Fire Alarms & Companie
Scott Pajeski 789 E. Washington St. Brownsville TX 78520-5909 (956)547-9788 ..........Fax: (956) 547-9977 spajeski@sspdesign.com http://www.sspdesign.com Architects-Landscape
St. Mary’s Catholic School
John Barreda 1300 Los Ebanos Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-1805 ..........Fax: (956) 546-0787 jbarreda@stmarys-cs.org http://www.stmarys-cs.org Schools, Colleges & Education
Staff Force Personnel Services
David Martinez 1424 W. Price Road, Suite E Brownsville TX 78520 (956)550-9093 ..........Fax: (956) 550-9063 cvillarreal@staff-force.com http://www.staff-force.com Employment Agencies
State Farm Insurance
Spencer Gaille 1140 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2628 (956)541-4848 ..........Fax: (956) 541-8286 spencer.gaille.b3ag@statefarm.com http://www.statefarm.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
State Farm Insurance Rick Armendariz
Rick Armendariz 3525 International Blvd., Suite C2 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-7425 ..........Fax: (956) 542-7435 http://www.rickarmendariz.com Insurance Agencies & Agents See ad page 11
State Farm Insurance Ruben Garcia
Sunset Funeral Home
Ruben Garcia 434 Paredes Line Road, Suite B Brownsville TX 78521 (956)544-2464 ........ Fax: (956) 544-7747 ruben.garcia.b4li@statefarm.com Insurance Agencies & Agents
State Farm Insurance-Kay Conly
Kay Conly 2401 Boca Chica Blvd Brownsville TX 78521-2158 (956)542-0222 ........ Fax: (956) 504-5814 Kay.Conly.B3E7@statefarm.com http://www.statefarm.com Insurance Agencies & Agents See ad page 16
State Representative Eddie Lucio III
2402 W. Business Highway 77, Suite I San Benito TX 78586 (956)361-2795 ..........Fax: (956) 361-9158 Ruben.Obell@house.state.tx.us http://www.house.state.tx.us Government Individual Members
Noe Ortiz Los Fresnos TX 78566-5064 (956)233-6333 ..........Fax: (956) 233-1148 http://www.sunsetfuneralhomergv.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks
Sunset View Inc.
John Perez 2251 N. 10th Street, Suite B Hidalgo TX 78557 (956)843-2552 ..........Fax: (956) 843-5230 http://www.roxxiaccessories.com Construction-Builders-Developers
Sunwave Air Conditioning & Heating Co.,LLC
Tomas Gutierrez 7250 N. Expressway Olmito TX 78575-9712 (956)350-4813 ..........Fax: (956) 350-9447 Air Conditioning - Sales, Service & Installation
Supercut
Linda Jordan 1505 Morningside Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)541-5285 ..........Fax: (956) 465-1320 Manufacturing
Jack N. Sutter Staybridge Suites
Connie Hensley 2900 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-4293 (956)504-9500 ...... Fax: (956) 504-9584 chensley@ascensionmgt.com http://www.staybridge.com/brown Hotels-Motels See ad page 56–57
Ingrid Steinbach
Ingrid Steinbach 713-1 Continental Unit 264 Box 12 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)698-5594 isteinbach@aol.com Individual Members
Synergy Outpatient Therapy Services Burt Nicart 435 Paredes Line Road, Suite A Brownsville TX 78520 (956)544-4500 ..........Fax: (956) 544-4502 synergytx@yahoo.com Rehabilitation-Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy T
T-Mobile
Stewart Title Cameron County
Rick Wickett 700 FM 802, Building A Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-4533 ..........Fax: (956) 554-6969 rick.wickett@stewart.com http://www.stewartcameroncounty.com Title Companies
Stitch Gallery, Inc.
Eduardo Diaz 113 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen TX 78550 (956)412-3087 ........ Fax: (956) 412-7597 stitchgallery@sbcglobal.net http://www.stitchgalleryinc.com Embroidery & Screen Printing
Sudarshan Eye Experts/Vista Optical Alexander P. Sudarshan, MD 1058 Los Ebanos Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)541-4828 ........ Fax: (956) 541-4568 valleyvision@sbcglobal.net http://www.theeyeexperts.com Optical, Optometrists, Opticians & Optical Labs Physicians-Optometrist, Medical Eye Specialist
Suites At Sunchase
Tonny de la Torre South Padre Island TX 78597-6605 (866)926-7711 ..........Fax: (956) 761-6410 fom@suitesatsunchase.com http://www.suitesatsunchase.com Hotels-Motels
Sunrise Mall
Jack Sutter 4104 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-9604 (956)831-4488 Individual Members
Cesar Briseño 2370 N. Expressway, Suite 1446 Brownsville TX 78526-1595 (956)541-5302 ..........Fax: (956) 546-0251 Cesar_Briseno@cblproperties.com http://www.sunrisemalltx.com Shopping Centers-Malls
Marco Garza 1 CSR Drive Brownsville TX 78526 (956)983-7100 Communications-Telecommunications
Taco Palenque Del Valle, L.L.C.
Francisco Ochoa 1803 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8142 (956)544-8400 ..........Fax: (956) 574-9344 info@tacopalenque.com http://www.tacopalenque.com Caterers Restaurants
Taco Pueblito, LLC
Pedro Cepeda Brownsville TX 78521-0965 (956)312-0555 pedrocepeda@tacopueblito.com http://www.tacopueblito.com Restaurants
Take Two Variety Band
Noe Ortiz Brownsville TX 78526-3806 (956)546-7855 dublinortiz@yahoo.com http://www.TakeTwoVarietyBand.com Entertainment Musicians
Talamantez Chiropractic Neurology Fili Talamantez 302 Kings Highway Suite 205 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)986-6100 Chiropractors
TD American Limestone Liliana Trevino 9805 Old Highway 48 Brownsville TX 78521-8916 (956)838-2755 Granite
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Membership Directory Teach for America
Robert Carreon 200 S. 10th St., Ste. 800 McAllen TX 78501-4867 (956)630-6781...........Fax: (956) 682-7619 robert.carreon@teachforamerica.org http://www.teachforamerica.org Education Organizations-Non-Profit
Teach for America
Robert Carreon McAllen TX 78501-4867 (956)630-6781...........Fax: (956) 682-7619 robert.carreon@teachforamerica.org http://www.teachforamerica.org Education Organizations-Non-Profit
Teacherbuilder.com
Frank Sauceda 44 North Park Plaza Brownsville TX 78521-1428 (956)455-9982 fsauceda@teacherbuilder.com http://www.teacherbuilder.com Education Schools, Colleges & Education
Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.
Patricia (Pat) G. Bubb, E.D. 1902 North Loop 499 Harlingen TX 78550-3697 (956)364-4509...........Fax: (956) 364-5143 pat.bubb@harlingen.tstc.edu http://www.techpreprgv.com Education Organizations-Non-Profit
TechNet Consultants, Inc.
Jesus Rivas P.O. Box 8400 Brownsville TX 78526-8400 (956)542-9090...........Fax: (956) 542-9092 info@technetconsultants.com http://www.technetconsultants.com Computer Products & Services
Tejas Equipment Rental & Sales
Matt Musgrove 3320 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-3636...........Fax: (956) 542-3687 Tejasbro2@aol.com http://www.tejasequipment.com Rentals-Construction-Petro Chemical Equipment Rentals-Party Equipment
Temp Control, Inc.
Texas Community Bank
Twila Young 3505 Boca Chica Blvd. #109 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-7333...........Fax: (956) 546-7287 tyoung@tcb.cc http://www.tx-communitybank.cc Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Texas Gas Service
Dean LaFever 5602 East Grimes Road Harlingen TX 78550 (800)743-2945...........Fax: (956) 444-3997 dlafever@txgas.com http://www.txgas.com Utilities
Texas Roadhouse
Eddie Stewart 3400 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)554-9900...........Fax: (956) 554-9955 store_brownsville@TexasRoadHouse.com http://www.texasroadhouse.com Restaurants
Texas Southmost College District
David Pearson 80 Fort Brown Brownsville TX 78520 (956)882-6567...........Fax: (956) 882-8811 Kim.sanchez@utb.edu http://www.utb.edu/ Schools, Colleges & Education
Texas Wipers & Rags, LLC
Enrique Melguizo 739 E. Fronton St. Brownsville TX 78520-5246 (956)554-7500......... Fax: (956) 554-7500 texaswipers@sbcglobal.net Manufacturing-Cleaning Cloths Clothing-Used
Textile Recycle World, LLC
Yacoub Lawani 2908 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite A Brownsville TX 78521-3506 (956)546-8320...........Fax: (956) 550-8499 http://www.ilerecycleworldllc.com Clothing-Used Import-Export
The Balli Group, LLP
Fernando R. Balli Brownsville TX 78520-7960 (956)541-9394...........Fax: (956) 544-6954 balligroup@rgv.rr.com Construction
Felipe Garcia 295 U.S. Hwy 281 Brownsville TX 78520-4429 (956)546-8937......... Fax: (956) 542-3165 tempcontrolinc@sbcglobal.net http://www.tcitexas.com Air Conditioning - Sales, Service & Installation See ad page 16
The Brownsville Golf Center
Terreas Advance Community Development
Daniel Cavazos 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-4301...........Fax: (956) 504-1119 rdaniel_cavazos@link.freedom.com http://www.brownsvilleherald.com Newspapers
Rafael Chacon 504 Jose Marti Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)547-7777...........Fax: (956) 547-9979 rschacon@terreas.com Shopping Centers-Malls
Terrier Transportation, Inc.
Robert Lindsay 1800 W. San Marcelo Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-1701 (956)541-2582...........Fax: (956) 541-1906 elicob@cob.us Golf Course-Country Clubs See ad page 55
The Brownsville Herald
The Car Spa Hand Car-Wash
Ruben Ortiz 11800 R.L. Ostos Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-9954...........Fax: (956) 831-9958 ruben.ortiz@terriertran.com http://www.tertrans.com/ Transportation-Logistics-Warehousing
Lidia Lopez 1235 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8622 (956)547-9274 urba_lydia@hotmail.com http://www.the-carspa.com Car Wash See ad page 15
Terry Ray Construction, Inc.
The CopyLady, LLC
Terry Ray 5296 Commercial Dr. Brownsville TX 78521-5259 (956)548-2000...........Fax: (956) 548-2075 tar@terryray.com http://www.terryray.com Construction-Commercial Contractors-General & Sub
Pam Gardiner 2031 East Price Rd. Suite “F” Brownsville TX 78521-3229 (956)299-COPY...........Fax: (956) 541-0300 copylady@aol.com Copiers, Faxes, Printers, & Scanners-Sales and Service
92 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
The Humphreys Group of Supreme Lending
Tip of Texas Family Outreach
Linda Humphreys 700 E. Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite 101 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)465-0467...........Fax: (956) 983-6980 ronald.humphreys@supremelending.com http://www.supremelending.com Mortgage & Loans Companies
Donna Barron 455 E. Levee Brownsville TX 78520 (956)541-5566...........Fax: (956) 541-7978 donnabarron.familyoutreach@yahoo.com http://www.totfo.com Organizations-Non-Profit Social Service Organizations
The Inn at Chachalaca Bend
Tipotex Chevrolet, Inc.
Suzanne Clifton 36298 Chachalaca Bend PR No. 03 Los Fresnos TX 78566-4471 (956)233-1180...........Fax: (956) 233-1932 inn@chachalaca.com http://www.chachalaca.com Bed & Breakfast Birding
The Printers Border Press
John G. Champion, Jr. 620 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-2793...........Fax: (956) 831-4565 borderpress@rgv.rr.com http://www.theprinters.us Copying Services Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics
The Shop
Dillon E. Vanderford 213 Texas Ave. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)541-4557...........Fax: (956) 546-6245 dillonsshop@att.com Automobile Repairs & Service
The Sign Depot
Mario Martinez 1604 E. Price Road Brownsville TX 78521-1411 (956)547-9797...........Fax: (956) 547-7744 erik@thesigndepot.net http://www.thesigndepot.com Signs
The Travel Agency
Narciso Escareño 2035 Price Road Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-6773...........Fax: (956) 542-8441 travelagency@lycos.com Travel Agencies
The User-Friendly Phone Book, LLC
Gabino Ortiz 1401 E. Hackberry Ave., Suite B McAllen TX 78501-5791 (877)235-0708...........Fax: (956) 682-7671 gortiz@ufpb.net http://www.ufpb.net Publications
Thelsa International Moving
Sergio Garza 1300 East Hackberry Suite C McAllen TX 78501 (956)686-3960...........Fax: (956) 686-3960 mcallen@thelsa.com http://www.thelsa.com Import-Export
TIA, Inc.
E. A. Guetzow 3549 East 14th St., Suite C Brownsville TX 78521-3241 (956)982-0846...........Fax: (956) 982-0852 tia@tiausa.com http://www.tiausa.com Distributors- Industrial Wholesale
Time Warner Cable
Sabrina Heins 2921 South Expressway 83 Harlingen TX 78550 (956)425-7880...........Fax: (956) 425-5756 http://www.twcrgv.com Multi Channel Broadband Distributor
Tino’s Seafood
Tino Villarreal 1400 Palm Blvd. Ste. 14B-C Brownsville TX 78520-7256 (956)541-2451...........Fax: (956) 542-0234 villarreal.tino@gmail.com Restaurants
S Mark Roberts 1600 North Expressway 77/83 Brownsville TX 78521-1440 (956)541-3131...........Fax: (956) 983-1890 tipotex@tipotexchevrolet.com http://www.tipotexchevrolet.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used
Tipton Motors, Inc.
Jim Tipton 3840 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78526-4007 (956)350-5600...........Fax: (956) 350-5626 keithp@ies.net http://www.tiptonmotors.com Automobile Dealers-New & Used Automobile Repairs & Service See ad page 12
Tlapaleria y Ferreteria Universal, S.A. de C.V.
Roberto Rdgz. de la Garza 1a. Lauro Villar y Juan Alvarez # 126 Matamoros, Mexico (868)816-6718...........Fax: (868) 816-6718 universal@compusys.net.mx Hardware-Building Materials
TMC-Teaching & Mentoring Communities
Mary Alice A. Reyes 110 S Daniel Salinas Donna TX 78537 (956)464-5000...........Fax: (956) 464-2100 mary.reyes@mail.tmccentral.org http://www.tmccentral.org Organizations-Non-Profit
Tommy Boy’s Country Farmer’s Market
Tom Rhodes Brownsville TX 78520-4717 (956)621-3446...........Fax: (956) 621-3445 t.rhodes69@yahoo.com Farmers Market Wholesale Produce Distributor
Tony Martinez Paints
Tony Martinez 2793 El Mar St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)455-4259 tonymartinezpaints@yahoo.com Paints-Manufacturing, Dealers & Contractors
Tony Roma’s
Saul Saldivar 1805 North Expressway Brownsville TX 78520-8840 (956)986-2884...........Fax: (956) 986-2359 http://www.tonyromas.com/ Caterers Restaurants
Tony’s Wrecker Service
Tony Garcia 3407 Burton Dr. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-0770...........Fax: (956) 544-6244 Tonyq0770@aol.com Wrecker Service
Top Cut Lawn Care Inc.
Louis Stewart 1200 East Highway 83 La Feria TX 78559 (956)423-4318...........Fax: (956) 797-4179 louis.stewart@topcutcorp.com http://www.topcutcorp.com Landscaping
Torr Sales
William H. Dorsett 300 Escandon Ave. Rancho Viejo TX 78575-9706 (956)350-0938...........Fax: (956) 350-0843 whdorsett@aol.com Individual Members
Total Workout, Inc.
Joe G. Reyna 1180 Robinhood Dr. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-6600 jgreyna@bisd.us Fitness Center and/or Fitness Supplies
Transmigrantes Mireya
Mireya Miranda 213 FM Rangerville Rd. 1479 Los Indios TX 78567 (956)440-9350...........Fax: (956) 440-9449 transmireya@hotmail.com Freight Forwarders - Transmigrantes
Transmigrantes Nuevo Milenio
Mary Zelaya 30471 Rangerville San Benito TX 78586 (956)592-2459...........Fax: (956) 428-8804 suseth2006@yahoo.com http://www.transnuevomilenio.com Freight Forwarders - Transmigrantes
TransMontaigne Partners L.P.
Mark Helmke 10150 State Highway 48 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-3531...........Fax: (956) 831-0448 mhelmke@transmontaigne.com http://www.transmontaigne.com Oil & Petrochemicals - Processing & Distribution & Storage
Travelodge
Billy Schrank 6200 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island TX 78597 (956)761-4744...........Fax: (956) 761-3144 travelodgespi@yahoo.com http://www.southpadretravelodge.com Hotels-Motels
Treviño & Bodden, Attorneys
Eddie Treviño, Jr. 805 Media Luna, Suite 300 Brownsville TX 78520-4058 (956)554-0683...........Fax: (956) 554-0693 etrevino@trevinobodden.com http://www.trevinobodden.com Attorneys
Trevino Funeral Home, Inc.
Juan Sierra 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2726 (956)542-2583...........Fax: (956) 542-8512 Garza@TrevinoFuneral.com http://www.trevinofuneral.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks Funeral Plans-Pre-Arranged
Trimac Transportation
Carlos Berriochoa 2020 N. Central Ave. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-4405...........Fax: (956) 831-7989 cberriochoa@trimac.com http://www.trimac.com Transportation
Trinity Scrap Processors dba Port of Brownsville Recycling
Nancy Gaytan 6915 FM 511 Brownsville TX 78526-9494 (956)831-6707...........Fax: (956) 831-6769 ngaytan@pbrecycling.com Recycling Services Scrap Metal
Tropical Patios, Inc.
Jonathan Kidd 817 E. Vinson Harlingen TX 78550 (956)428-7073...........Fax: (956) 428-2014 Jonathan@TropicalPatios.com http://www.tropicalpatios.com Patios-Custom & Brick Paving
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Coni Diedrich Aguirre 1901 South 24th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 (956)289-7130...........Fax: (956) 289-7128 diedrich@ttbh.org http://www.ttbh.org Mental Health & Retardation Services
Membership Directory Troy Giles Realty & Management
Patrick McNulty 5813 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island TX 78597 (956)761-2040...........Fax: (956) 761-6080 pmcnulty@troygilesrealty.com http://www.tgreo.com Real Estate-Management Real Estate-Residential & Commercial
TrueBlue, Inc.
Letty Garza 3638 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite #3 Brownsville TX 78521-4060 (956)982-1443...........Fax: (956) 982-8629 lgarza@laborready.com http://www.laborready.com Employment Agencies U
U.S. Clay, L.P.
Donald Shoupe 13905 R.L. Ostos Road Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-8140...........Fax: (956) 831-8260 Manufacturing-Clay Products
U.S. Forwarding Agency, L.L.C.
Maria Guadalupe Lozano 2035 N. Central Ave. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-0405...........Fax: (956) 831-3563 marilu@geasa.com.mx http://www.geasa.com.mx Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
U.S. Herr Industrial Metals Co., Inc.
Jose Angel Herrera, Jr. 3498 Burton Dr. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)504-9450......... Fax: (956) 504-9451 brownsville@herrmetals.com http://www.herrmetals.com Metal Fabricators Metal Products-Metals-Steel-Buildings & Industrial Plastics Welding Supplies & Equipment
U.S. - Mexico Chamber of Commerce Roberto Fuerte Av. Fundidora No. 51 Edif. Cintermex PB L-114 Monterrey, NL MX 64010 (818)369-6477...........Fax: (818) 369-6714 rfuerteg@gmail.com http://www/usmcoc.org Chambers of Commerce
Uchi Japanese Restaurant
Jong Mi Park 1805 Ruben Torres, Suite A17 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)547-8244...........Fax: (956) 547-7776 isla1213@aol.com Restaurants
UETA Duty Free Stores
Rafael Alberto Rego 1401 E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville TX 78520-4961 (956)546-3996...........Fax: (956) 542-0641 arego@ueta.com http://www.ueta.com Import-Export Retail - Duty Free
Ukoli Care Clinic
Preston M. Ukoli, M.D. 2945 Central Blvd, Suite B Brownsville TX 78520-8950 (956)542-1655...........Fax: (956) 542-1881 prestukoli@pol.net Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
Unique Molded Products, Inc.
Robert Redfern 615 Elca Lane, Suite B Brownsville TX 78521 (956)982-1500...........Fax: (956) 541-2985 bob.redfern@leggett.com Manufacturing-Plastic Injection Molding
United Blood Services
Frank Esparza 1400 S. 6th St. McAllen TX 78501-2955 (956)213-7500...........Fax: (956) 213-7549 fesparza@bloodsystems.org http://www.unitedbloodservices.org Blood Banks - Plasma Centers Organizations-Non-Profit
United First Financial
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Valle/Villarreal Dental Center
Rudy Valle 925 W. Jefferson St. Brownsville TX 78520-6337 (956)542-4135...........Fax: (956) 542-1150 rudyvalledds@aol.com http://www.vallevillarrealdentalcenter.c Dentists-Dental Care
Amy Hill 218 Kings Court South Padre Island TX 78597 (252)453-2400 amy@payitofffast.com http://www.unitedfirstfinancial.com Financial Services See ad page 41
Valley AIDS Council
United Marine Shipyard
Valley Baptist Health Plans
Charles R. Smith 857 E. Washington St. , Suite G Brownsville TX 78520 (956)541-2600...........Fax: (956) 541-9202 http://www.valleyaids.org Organizations-Non-Profit Social Service Organizations
A.B. Bernard 1325 Spindletop Ave. Beaumont TX 77705 (409)833-7070...........Fax: (409) 833-0744 mail@umtexas.us http://www.umtexas.us Ship & Offshore Oil Rig Construction & Repair
Jay Swoveland 2005 Ed Carey Drive Harlingen TX 78550-8257 (956)389-2273...........Fax: (956) 389-2281 mlara@firstcare.com http://www.valleybaptisthealthplans.com Insurance Agencies & Agents Insurance-Supplemental/Employee Benefits
United Rentals
Valley Baptist Health System
Rafael Trevi単o 3381 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-9060...........Fax: (956) 504-2822 rtrevino@ur.com http://www.unitedrentals.com Rentals-Party Equipment
Randall Baker 2101 Pease Street Harlingen TX 78550-8307 (956)389-1614...........Fax: (956) 389-6677 randy.baker@valleybaptist.net http://www.valleybaptist.net Hospitals
United Way of Southern Cameron County
Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville
Traci Wickett 634 East Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)548-6880...........Fax: (956) 548-6906 traci.wickett@unitedwayrgv.org http://www.unitedwayrgv.org Social Service Organizations Social Service Organizations
Leslie Bingham 1040 West Jefferson Brownsville TX 78520 (956)698-5400...........Fax: (956) 698-5747 Teri.Retana@valleybaptist.net http://www.valleybaptist.net Hospitals See ad page 31
The University of Texas at Brownsville
Valley Business Report
Juliet V. Garcia 80 Fort Brown Brownsville TX 78520 (956)882-8200...........Fax: (956) 548-0020 president@utb.edu http://www.utb.edu Meeting Facilities Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 39
University Park, Ltd.
Rollins M. Koppel 1305 N. Stuart Place Rd. Harlingen TX 78552 (956)412-2029...........Fax: (956) 412-2032 rollinskoppel@yahoo.com Real Estate Appraisers-DevelopersInvestors
Unlimited Printing
Julia Lopez Brownsville TX 78520-8812 (956)542-3232 uprinting@yahoo.com Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics
UTB Center for Civic Engagement Kids Voting USA - Brownsville
Armand Mathew, OMI 1301 E. Madison St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)882-7659...........Fax: (956) 882-4309 armand.mathew@utb.edu http://www.civicengagement.com Education Youth Organizations & Centers
UTB/TSC ITEC Center
Irv Downing 301 Mexico Blvd. E102 Brownsville TX 78520-4159 (956)882-4148...........Fax: (956) 882-4150 jim.holt@utb.edu http://www.wtce.utb.edu Business Development Education
Todd Breland Mission TX 78574-5025 (956)310-8953 todd@valleybusinessreport.com http://www.valleybusinessreport.com Newspapers
Valley Coca Cola Bottling Company
Oscar Valdez 2050 Turner Rd. San Benito TX 78586 (800)595-7270......... Fax: (956) 444-3575 ovaldez@cokecce.com Distributors
Valley Commerce Corp.
Adriana Muller 5304 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-7101...........Fax: (956) 831-3313 valleycommerce@sbcglobal.net Sanitary ware and tile distributors
Valley Day & Night Clinic
C. Lynn Anderson, Jr. M.D. 3302 Boca Chica Ste. 109 Brownsville TX 78521-4271 (956)982-1001...........Fax: (956) 982-1938 valleydayandnite@aol.com Clinics-Medical Centers-Surgery Centers
Valley Federal Credit Union
Olga I. Villarreal 183 E. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-3527 (956)546-3108...........Fax: (956) 544-5404 normajasso@valleyfederalcreditunion.net http://www.vfcu.net Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions See ad page 14
Valley Garden Center
Jon Klement McAllen TX 78501 (956)618-1899...........Fax: (956) 618-0580 jon@southernlandscapes.com http://www.southernlandscapes.com Garden Center Landscape Contractors
Valley International Airport
Valley Warehouse Rack & Supply
Valley International Christian Center
Valley Wide Security
T. Michael Browning, A.A.E. 3002 Heritage Way Airport Terminal Bldg., 3rd Floor Harlingen TX 78550-3622 (956)430-8600...........Fax: (956) 430-8619 http://www.flythevalley.com Airports-Airline-Aircraft Jaime Loya 2007 E. Expressway 83/77 San Benito TX 78586 (956)399-5590...........Fax: (956) 399-5585 vicc@viccchurch.com http://www.viccchurch.com Churches-Synagogues
Valley International Country Club
Adolph Pereida 95 Country Club Drive Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-5331...........Fax: (956) 548-9184 Golf Course-Country Clubs Restaurants - Fine Dining
Valley International Supply
Flavio Marquez 1474 W. Price Rd., Suite 107 Brownsville TX 78520-8681 (956)592-1927...........Fax: (915) 990-2008 fmarquez@valleyintlsupply.com http://www.valleyintlsupply.com Distributors- Industrial Wholesale Industrial Supplies & Services
Valley Lubricants
David Eymard 17555 SH 48 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)831-4123...........Fax: (956) 831-7860 beymard@worldnet.att.net Oil & Petrochemicals - Processing & Distribution & Storage
Valley Medical Recruiting
Steve Muschenheim P.O. Box 484 Brownsville TX 78522 (956)455-0198...........Fax: (956) 831-4140 stevemus@parker-logistics.com http://www.parkerandcompany.com Racks Jaime S. Ochoa 810 E. Van Buren Brownsville TX 78520 (956)544-4726...........Fax: (956) 544-5274 JOchoa6@sbcglobal.net Security Guard Services Security-Products, Systems, Burglar & Fire Alarms & Companie
Valley Wide Sprinkler Systems
Frank Jaramillo 1902 South 1st Street Harlingen TX 78550 (956)425-8402......... Fax: (956) 425-3821 valwsprinklers@aol.com Lawn Sprinkler Systems Landscape Contractors
Value Place
Sam Guess 995 Media Luna Road Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-1684...........Fax: (956) 542-4401 bro78520@valueplace.com http://www.valueplace.com Apartments Hotels-Motels
Vela & Associates, LLC
Melissa I. Vela 457 Arboleda Ln. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)621-0804 melinigu@yahoo.com Business & Government Consulting
Baker Niazi 3214 Brook Arbor Ln. Sugar Land TX 77479-3851 (956)459-6618...........Fax: (956) 982-1579 bakerniazi@hotmail.com http://www.physicianswork.org Physician Recruiting & Consulting
Vera Insurance Agency - Farmers Insurance Group
Valley Radiologists & Associates
Verizon Wireless
Lorraine Webster 1717 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen TX 78550 (956)421-3041...........Fax: (956) 425-4266 lwebster@rgv.rr.com Physicians-Radiologists
Valley Regional Medical Center
David Handley 100 Alton Gloor Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526-3354 (956)350-7000...........Fax: (956) 350-7111 david.handley@HCAHealthcare.com http://www.valleyregionalmedicalcenter.c Hospitals
Valley Speech Language & Learning Center
Elsa Cardenas Hagan 535 Stovall Road Brownsville TX 78520 (956)504-2200...........Fax: (956) 504-2231 valleyspeech@worldnet.att.net Education Speech Services
Alfredo Vera, Jr. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-1133...........Fax: (956) 542-1156 avera@farmersagent.com Insurance Agencies & Agents Hilario Gonzalez 508 Springmart Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)350-9273...........Fax: (956) 350-9278 alejandro.sandoval@verizonwireless.com http://www.verizonwireless.com Communications-Wireless
Vermillion Restaurant
Dan Davidson 115 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-9893...........Fax: (956) 541-4221 http://www.thevermillion.com Restaurants See ad page 25
Victory Packaging
Abraham Graustein 1100 E. Military Hwy. Pharr TX 78577 (956)702-8704...........Fax: (956) 782-8714 agraustein@victorypackaging.com http://www.victorypackaging.com Maquiladora
Valley Tire Shop & Road Service
Villa Maria Language Institute
Valley Trucking Co., Inc.
Vizta Property Development
Jorge Gabino 1954 E. 14th Street Brownsville TX 78521 (956)986-2828...........Fax: (956) 986-2818 valleytireshop@yahoo.com Automobile Repairs & Service Tire Dealers - New Richard Caruthers 4550 Coffeeport Rd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-4511...........Fax: (956) 831-4224 valleytrucking@ies.net Trucking Companies
Fernando Pineda 224 Resaca Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-7196...........Fax: (956) 546-1731 vmli@sbcglobal.net http://www.villamarialg.com Schools, Colleges & Education Ada U. Medina 5219 Mcpherson, Suite 300 Laredo TX 78041 (956)725-1297......... Fax: (956) 725-1299 ada@bizlaredo.rr.com http://www.santandertexas.com Real Estate-Management
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Membership Directory VOIP Digital Communication LLC Martin Flores Brownsville TX 78520-4286 (956)525-4083 lic@martinflorese.com http://www.voip-mex.com Advertising Agencies Communications-Telecommunications W
Wal-Mart #5493 Supercenter
Tino Vidaurri 7480 Padre Island Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)832-0376...........Fax: (956) 832-0956 http://www.walmart.com Discount Stores Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
Wal-Mart Super Center
Robert Rousey 2721 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-3501 (956)544-0394...........Fax: (956) 544-9229 http://www.walmart.com Discount Stores Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Whataburger, Inc. #280
Wells Fargo Advisors
David Merrill 2334 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 400 Brownsville TX 78521-2698 (956)541-6344....... Fax: (956) 542-2827 david.merrill@wfadvisors.com http://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com Financial Consultants
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
Janie Hernandez 1175 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521-0938 (956)983-1455...........Fax: (956) 983-1472 http://www.wellsfargo.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
Joe A. Atkinson 835 E. Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520-5101 (956)546-2421...........Fax: (956) 548-6354 joe.a.atkinson@wellsfargo.com http://www.wellsfargo.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
Jorge Montiel 3500 W. Alton Gloor Brownsville TX 78526-9286 (956)350-2022...........Fax: (956) 350-2026 http://www.walmart.com Discount Stores Grocery Stores-Supermarkets
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
Walgreen’s - Store #10465
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
Christina Flores 2105 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78526 (956)504-3142...........Fax: (956) 504-3468 http://www.walgreens.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy
Walgreen’s - Store # 10826
Carla Herrera 1525 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)546-3701...........Fax: (956) 546-5583 http://www.walgreens.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy
Walgreen’s - Store # 2896
Fernando Vasquez 4490 East 14th St. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)542-3507...........Fax: (956) 542-8849 http://www.walgreens.com Drug Stores-Pharmacy
Walker Perez Associates
James Calvin Walker 7 Creekbend Drive Brownsville TX 78521-3603 (956)546-7094...........Fax: (956) 541-0342 wpabville@aol.com Architects-Planners
Warehouse Group, LLC
Mark A. Johnson 1100 N. Expressway 83, Ste. E Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-3551...........Fax: (956) 546-3552 borderprop@att.net Real Estate Development-Industrial Warehouse-Leasing
Weight & Test Solutions, Inc.
Anna Rodriguez 910 Ruben Torres Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-9059 (956)548-6293...........Fax: (956) 986-2256 http://www.wellsfargo.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions Noemi C. Escalante 3310 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521-4202 (956)547-1604...........Fax: (956) 547-1610 noemic.escalante@wellsfargo.com http://www.wellsfargo.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
Jorge A. Resendiz 2514 Southmost Road Brownsville TX 78521-3767 (956)983-1409...........Fax: (956) 983-1410 http://www.wellsfargo.com Banks-Savings & Loans-Credit Unions
WELLS FARGO Home Mortgage
Jackie Vasquez 1175 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)504-9165...........Fax: (956) 574-9316 http://www.wfhm.com/brownsvillebranchtx Mortgage & Loans Companies
Westwind Homes Rio Grande Valley
Jaime Gonzalez 8122 W. Expressway 83, Suite C Harlingen TX 78552-6476 (956)425-7111...........Fax: (956) 425-7066 jgonzalez@westwindhomes.com http://www.westwindhomes.com Construction-Builders-Developers
Whataburger #740
Analee Rodriguez 6100 FM 802 Brownsville TX 78521 (956)831-0761...........Fax: (956) 831-2508 http://www.whataburger.com Restaurants
R. M. Voreis 120 Lomax Road San Benito TX 78586 (956)350-4588...........Fax: (956) 350-9842 scales@wtsindustrial.com http://www.wtsindustrial.com Fluid Power-Products & Services Scales-Sales, Service & Rental
Whataburger #777
Weingarten Realty Investors
Roxanne Mora 1400 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-8044...........Fax: (956) 542-8068 http://www.whataburger.com Restaurants
Henry Peterman 2600 Citadel Plaza Drive, Suite 300 Houston TX 77008 (713)866-6025...........Fax: (713) 866-6049 hpeterman@weingarten.com Real Estate-Developers
Nora Garcia 3580 Alton Gloor Brownsville TX 78521 (956)350-8863...........Fax: (956) 350-8870 http://www.whataburger.com Restaurants
Whataburger #801
94 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Guillermo Lopez 2290 N. Expressway Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-2572...........Fax: (956) 548-2058 http://www.whataburger.com Restaurants
Whataburger, Inc. #283
Bert Gonzalez 2419 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-2361...........Fax: (956) 546-0631 http://www.whataburger.com Restaurants
Whataburger, Inc. #500
Carlos DeAnda 2021 International Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)542-0963...........Fax: (956) 542-6626 http://www.whataburger.com Restaurants
Marilyn I. White
Marilyn I. White P.O. Box 5358 Brownsville TX 78523-5358 (956)542-7662 Individual Members
Wilkinson Jim Iron & Metal, Inc.
Jim Wilkinson 3145 E. 14th St. Brownsville TX 78521 (956)546-4042......... Fax: (956) 542-8687 Wilkinsoniron@sbcglobal.net Scrap Metal See ad page 19
Wings Pizza N Things
Miguel Cisneros 4365 N. Expressway, Suite 100 Brownsville TX 78520 (956)350-2229...........Fax: (956) 350-2407 wingspizza@gmail.com http://www.brownsvillewingspizzanthings. Restaurants
WorldWide Digital Company & Edemsa
Ziwa Corporation
Worldwide Education Consultant Services, Inc.
Zonta Club of Brownsville #451
Wes Hoffman 5925 E. 14th Street, Suite C Brownsville TX 78521-4487 (956)541-0600...........Fax: (956) 541-0604 whoffman@gocontec.com http://www.gocontec.com Maquiladora
Abel Gonzalez 5521 N. Expressway 77 Brownsville TX 78520-1516 (956)350-4660....... Fax: (956) 350-2462 info@wecseval.com http://www.wecseval.com Our mission is to assist in having foreign studies recognized in the US for purposes of employment, education, immigration status, military and to provide information on attorneys and institutions which might help in obtaining your goals. Foreign Credential Evaluations Education X
Xavier Leos Family Dentistry PA
Xavier Leos, D.D.S. 1800 Central Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-8331 (956)542-4466......... Fax: (956) 982-1418 Dr.leos@hotmail.com Dentists-Dental Care See ad page 44
XC Networks
Jaime Martinez 154 E. Saint Francis St. Brownsville TX 78520-5416 (956)541-4877...........Fax: (956) 541-5366 jmartinez@xcnetworks.com http://www.xcnetworks.com Communications-Telecommunications
Wingstop
Rudy Alarcon 2501 Paredes Line Rd., Ste. A-3 Brownsville TX 78526 (956)546-6700...........Fax: (956) 546-2210 raul.torres@sbcglobal.net http://www.wingstop.com Restaurants
Wink’s Saloon Grill & Roping Arena
Jorge “Wink” Garza 10700 FM 1421 Brownsville TX 78520-3960 (956)399-9465...........Fax: (956) 399-9466 winks@winkssaloon.com http://www.winkssaloon.com Restaurants
John Wood
John Wood 1100 E. Monroe St. Brownsville TX 78520 (956)983-5091...........Fax: (956) 983-5090 jwood@co.cameron.tx.us Individual Members
Woodfin Trade Services, Inc.
Jon M. (Mike) Woodfin 2001 Foust Road Brownsville TX 78521-1002 (956)831-4200...........Fax: (956) 831-3988 wtstx@aol.com Grain Dryers, Bulk Handling & Storage Equipment
Workforce Solutions Cameron
Gaylen Lange 245 East Levee St. Brownsville TX 78520-5405 (956)548-6700......... Fax: (956) 548-6717 http://www.wfscameron.org Employment Agencies Organizations-Non-Profit See ad page 24
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Young Dental Manufacturing Co.
Nathan Butler 4401 Paredes Line Rd. Brownsville TX 78526-1117 (956)544-5938...........Fax: (956) 544-1707 nbutler@youngdental.com http://www.youngdental.com Manufacturing
Mary Yturria
Mary Yturria 54 Calle Cenizo Brownsville TX 78520-7402 (956)542-2612...........Fax: (956) 504-3083 Individual Members
Pete Yzaguirre
Pete Yzaguirre 95 East Price Rd., Bldg. F, Suite A Brownsville TX 78521 (956)343-2424 Individual Members Z
Zavaleta Family Health
Beverly A. Zavaleta 844 E. Central Blvd., Ste. 140 Brownsville TX 78520-7535 (956)698-5040...........Fax: (956) 698-4954 silvia.garzaperez@valleybaptist.net Physicians-Family Practice
Joe D. Zayas, D.D.S., P.C.
Joe D. Zayas, D.D.S. 555 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville TX 78520-7735 (956)546-7788...........Fax: (956) 546-6688 Dentists-Dental Care
Jorge de la Garza 1952 S. Price Rd. Brownsville TX 78521-2478 (956)542-8167...........Fax: (956) 986-2775 jdlg@ziwacorp.com http://www.ziwacorp.com Construction Contractors-General & Sub Lee Ann Greer 701 Sunshine Road Brownsville TX 78521-1635 (956)346-2114...........Fax: (956) 544-3361 leeanngreer@yahoo.com Organizations-Non-Profit Professional & Business Organization
membersHiP direCTory
CateGOriCal listinG ACCOUNTANTS-BOOKKEEPING
Garcia Bookkeeping
AIR CONDITIONING SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION
(956)831-9373
Dave’s Serv-Tech
Lone Star Professional Services
George Cunningham Co. Inc.
(956)544-6200
ACCOUNTANTS-CERTIFIED-PUBLIC
BMC y Fragoso S.C. (868)812-1214
D. Marty Bogart, CPA (956)504-6550
Burton McCumber & Cortez, L.L.P. (956)542-2553 See ad page 23
CD Financial Group (956)544-3185 See ad page 25
Gonzalez & Arrambide, Inc. (956)447-9009
Hales - Bradford, L.L.P. (956)542-9196
Long Chilton, L.L.P. (956)546-1655
McCall, Gibson & Company (713)462-0341
(956)554-4870 (956)423-8437
Johnstone Supply of Brownsville (956)550-9739
Sunwave Air Conditioning & Heating Co.,LLC (956)350-4813
Temp Control, Inc. (956)546-8937 See ad page 16
AIR PURIFICATION
Eco Living Solutions (956)459-6616 See ad page 65
AIRPORTS-AIRLINE-AIRCRAFT
American Eagle Airlines (800)433-7300
American Eagle Airlines (800)433-7300
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Pattillo, Brown, Hill LLP. (956)544-7778
(956)542-4373 See ad page 74
Robert L. Perkins, III, CPA
Continental Airlines
(956)546-2900
(956)504-5831
Valda S. Rispoli, C.P.A.
Valley International Airport
(956)544-2706
(956)430-8600
(956)831-0202
ADVERTISING AGENCIES
Breeden/McCumber, Inc.
APARTMENTS
BrandyWyne Apartments/ B-Wyne Management, LP (956)542-7159
Conquistador East Apartments (956)982-0323
(956)542-5193
ADVERTISING & MARKETING
Astral Axiom
(956)466-0677 See ad page 28
D-Sign Print Solutions (956)504-7150
De Shopping en el Valle de Texas
APPAREL-BRIDAL & EVENING
RBD Fashion, Inc. (956)548-2032
APPAREL-WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S
Country Casuals, Inc. (956)546-3771
APPLIANCES
Gonzalez Furniture (956)574-8200
Lacks Galleria (956)546-4262
Parra Furniture & Appliance Center, Inc. (956)546-3129
ARCHITECTS
Design Elements, L.L.C. (956)233-9546
ARCHITECTS-LANDSCAPE
SSP Design, LLC (956)547-9788
ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS
HNTB Corporation (956)554-7508
K+ architects (956)542-7660 (956)546-7094
Deep Southtex Terminals, L.P. (918)584-2225
(956)831-0618 (956)541-9200 2651 FJRM Brownsville, TX 78520 Fax: (956) 541-9201 E-mail Address: fruiz@assetcampus properties.com
La Mansion del Paseo (956)574-0555
(956)504-5500
Heard & Smith, LLP
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
Spanish Meadows Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Cent (956)546-7378
ATTORNEYS
Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law
AUTOMOBILE RENTING & LEASING
Avis Rent A Car
Brian G. Janis, P.C. (956)541-2168
Kantack Alcantara Law Office, P.C. (956)982-1880 See ad page 44
Law Offices of Paul Hemphill (956)546-5596
Law Offices Of Robert Garza, PC (956)544-1111
Law Offices of Ruben R. Peña (956)546-5775
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP Ransome & Ray, P.C. (956)542-3642
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE
Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. Atty. (956)542-4377
Michele Sanchez, P.C. (956)541-7211
Treviño & Bodden, Attorneys (956)554-0683
ATTORNEYS-MEXICO
Bryan, Gonzalez Vargas y Gonzalez Baz, S.C. AUDIO-VISUAL-EQPT & PRODUCTION
Best Buy
(956)546-0755
Border Technology Enterprise, Inc. (956)574-9000
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS-NEW & USED
Alton Motors
(956)542-9600
International Bank of Commerce
Pueblo Tires & Services (956)542-8473
The Shop
(956)547-1380 See ad page Inside Front Cover
Tipton Motors, Inc.
International Bank of Commerce
(956)350-5600 See ad page 12
(956)547-1391 See ad page Inside Front Cover
Valley Tire Shop & Road Service
International Bank of Commerce
(956)541-4557
(956)547-1370 See ad page Inside Front Cover
(956)986-2828
AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK & INDUSTRIAL PARTS
(956)546-5175
International Bank of Commerce
BAKERIES
Cristy’s Cake Shop
(956)547-1260 See ad page Inside Front Cover
German Chocolate, Inc.
International Bank of Commerce
(956)542-0524
(956)547-1280 See ad page Inside Front Cover
(956)546-0550
Las Palmas Bakery
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.North Brownsville Branch
(956)548-1161
BANKS-SAVINGS & LOANS-CREDIT UNIONS
BBVA Compass
(956)982-7606
(956)546-1771 See ad page 17
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
BBVA Compass
Lone Star National Bank
(956)548-6901
(956)547-3800 See ad page 17
(956)554-6800
Lone Star National Bank
BBVA Compass
(956)574-7300
(956)547-3963 See ad page 17
Rio Bank
(956)542-9858 See ad page 33
BBVA Compass
(956)350-0050
(956)541-2112 See ad page 17
Brownsville U-Pull-It, Inc.
Capital One
Cardenas Motors, Inc.
Capital One, N.A.
English Motors, Inc.
Capital One, N.A. (956)698-3224
(956)546-3108 See ad page 14
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
(956)838-2800 (956)542-3541
Security Service Federal Credit Union (956)244-1172
(956)698-3200
Texas Community Bank (956)542-7333
(956)546-4528
Valley Federal Credit Union
(956)504-6611
GONDO (Toonville is a division of GONDO)
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated
Luke Fruia Motors
Falcon International Bank
Paseo Plaza Apartments
(956)536-8465
(956)541-6868
(210)554-5500
Frost Bank
Magic Valley Marketing, Inc.
Posada de las Palmas Apartments
Davidson & Troilo
Mr. B Motor Co. Sales & Rentals
ADVERTISING-DIRECTORY
Seccion Amarilla USA, LLC (956)542-7222
Rosemont of El Dorado (956)831-0404
Value Place
(956)542-1684
AGRICULTURE-DEALERSHIP
Pioneer Equipment Co. (956)550-8822
APPAREL
Andre
(956)668-6601
(956)541-3141
(210)349-6484
(888)311-3542
William A. Faulk, P.C.
Payne Volkswagen Suzuki
(956)546-5304
(956)350-4488
Frank E. Perez & Associates
Tipotex Chevrolet, Inc.
(956)504-5403
(956)541-3131
Garza & Garza, L.L.P.
Tipton Motors, Inc.
(956)541-4914
Joseph Graham Attorney and Counselor at Law (956)982-2221
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.North Brownsville Branch JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
BBVA Compass
Las Palmas Apartments
(956)541-2931
(956)350-6562
(956)350-6562
(956)547-3900 See ad page 17
(956)630-9571
(956)554-7792
International Bank of Commerce
(956)547-1360 See ad page Inside Front Cover
Burton Companies
(956)547-9898
(956)554-9552
International Bank of Commerce
(956)547-1000 See ad page Inside Front Cover
Auto Repair Solutions
Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P. (956)542-5666
International Bank of Commerce
(956)547-1300 See ad page Inside Front Cover
(956)541-9271
(956)546-1500
(868)813-6000 ASPHALT BINDER MANUFACTURING & WHOLESALE
ORC Industries, Inc. La Estancia at River Center
Charles E. Hamilton, P.C.
(956)546-1216
ASSEMBLY PLANT
VOIP Digital Communication LLC (956)525-4083
(956)548-2032
Walker Perez Associates
ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
Happy Hearts Adult Day Care
RBD Fashion, Inc.
(956)350-5600 See ad page 12
(956)548-2265
(956)983-1455
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
(956)554-6310
(956)546-2421
Inter National Bank
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
(956)574-8500
(956)548-6293
International Bank of Commerce
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A.
(956)547-1320 See ad page Inside Front Cover
International Bank of Commerce
(956)547-1604
WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A. (956)983-1409
(956)547-1350 See ad page Inside Front Cover
BEAUTY SALONS-TANNING-NAILS
Constantino STYLELABB (956)550-0750
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Membership Directory Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios (956)546-1638
Serendipity Salon and Spa (956)982-7588
Serenity Springs Day Spa & Hair Design (956)541-0393
Bed & Breakfast
The Inn at Chachalaca Bend (956)233-1180
Beer Wholesalers & Distributors
Business Development
Aaron Economic Consulting, LLC (956)639-1698
Aaron Economic Consulting, LLC (956)639-1698
Brownsville Economic Development Council (956)541-1183 See ad page 5
Brownsville Local Development Co., Inc. (956)548-6150
Centracore Business Services (956)543-9415
Glazer’s
(956)686-0545
L & F Distributors, Ltd.
UTB/TSC ITEC Center (956)882-4148
(956)423-2256
Bicycle Shops & Repair
Bicycle World of Brownsville (956)541-9712
Birding
Casa Los Ebanos/ Los Ebanos Preserve (956)399-3543
Resaca de la Palma State Park/ World Birding Center (956)350-2920
Sabal Palm Audubon Center & Sanctuary (956)541-8034
The Inn at Chachalaca Bend (956)233-1180
Blood Banks - Plasma Centers
American Red Cross Blood Services (214)678-4800
American Red Cross-South Texas Chapter (956)423-0523
Business & Government Consulting
Vela & Associates, LLC (956)621-0804
Business & Management Consultants
Aaron Economic Consulting, LLC (956)639-1698
Aaron Economic Consulting, LLC (956)639-1698
Avanza International (956)572-9151
Blueprinting-Digital Printing
Allegra Printing & Imaging (956)548-1301
Boat Dealers & Marine Supplies
Pen III, LLC
Call Center
Convergys
(956)547-5237 Candy & Nuts
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (956)982-7501 See ad page 53
Pen III, LLC
(956)831-4995 Bowling Lanes-Supplies
Galaxy Bowling Center (956)350-5252
The Car Spa Hand Car-Wash (956)547-9274 See ad page 15
Carpet-Flooring Dealers & Supplies
International Carpets (956)350-6777
Caterers
Materiales para Construccion Triple AAA, Inc. (956)504-9064
Builders-DevelopersManagement
Oakcrest Management, Inc. (956)838-1133
Affordable Clinic of Brownsville, LLC (956)548-0035
Jason’s Deli
Brownsville Community Health Center
(956)350-2400
Mi Pueblito Restaurant (956)455-3543 See ad page 71
Quiznos Sub
(956)350-8988
Quiznos Sub
(956)350-8988
Ricardo’s International Cuisine LLC (956)544-2069 See ad page 61
Rudy’s Bar-B-Q (956)542-2532
Taco Palenque Del Valle, L.L.C. (956)544-8400
Tony Roma’s
(956)986-2884
(956)548-7400 See ad page 37
Driscoll Children’s Hospital (800)DCH-LOVE
Family First Medicine in Brownsville (956)350-9600
JK Family Medical Clinic (956)350-5444
North Brownsville Surgery Center (956)698-4970
RGV Day & Night Clinic (956)542-2520
Ukoli Care Clinic Valley Day & Night Clinic (956)982-1001
Texas Wipers & Rags, LLC
(956)504-2422
(956)554-7500
Materiales para Construccion Triple AAA, Inc.
Textile Recycle World, LLC
Bland Distribution Services (956)461-3636
Bland Distribution Services (956)461-3636
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
U.S. - Mexico Chamber of Commerce (818)369-6477
CommunicationsTelecommunications
AT&T
(956)630-8243
T-Mobile
(956)525-4083
XC Networks
AT&T
Communications-Wireless
(956)541-6200
Cricket Communications (956)544-5730
Christ Church of the Valley
Pocket Communications
(956)455-3302
(956)577-7000
Aramark, LLC
Good Shepherd Church
Verizon Wireless
Church’s Chicken
International Christian Center
(956)472-2530
Cobbleheads Bar & Grill (956)546-6224
Coyote Canyon A Steak Buffet (956)350-3999
Elva’s Restaurant Bar & Grill (956)504-3371
Galaxy Bowling Center (956)350-5252
German Chocolate, Inc. (956)546-0550
96 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
(956)350-8282
(956)350-9273
Livingway Family Church & School
IT Computer Solutions
(956)399-5590
(956)504-6800 (956)547-7772
Lone Star Shredding & Document Storage (956)565-1200
Concrete, Cement, Gravel, Sand & Stone
Alamo Concrete Products, Ltd. (210)208-1570
Southern Stone, LLC (956)464-5979
Best Buy
(956)546-0755
Burton McCumber & Cortez, L.L.P. (956)542-2553 See ad page 23
(956)843-2552
Westwind Homes Rio Grande Valley (956)425-7111
Construction-Commercial
Polaris Construction Services (956)472-0311
Spaw Glass
(956)412-9880 See ad page Inside Back Cover
Terry Ray Construction, Inc. (956)548-2000
Condominiums
Padre South Hotel (956)761-4951
Construction-Paving
G & T Paving
(956)546-3633 Construction
L & G Concrete Construction (956)565-6334
R & R Paving, LLC (956)399-1809 (956)504-0489 4964 Juniper Dr. Brownsville, TX 78526 http://www.artdecon.com
Ayusa Construction & Development Bryant Industrial Services
Construction-Retaining WallsSea Walls-Bulk Heads
MAT Construction, Inc. (956)548-1278
Consultants
Ignite Consultants Plus (956)459-2138
(956)838-5120
Clearview Builders (956)592-4704 (956)233-1130
Contracting Manufacturer
Circle Industries, Inc. (956)423-2836
Contractors-General & Sub
(956)561-3608
A. D. Welding Co.
International Construction Services
Cubco Construction, Inc.
(956)689-0248
(956)542-6680
Joel Loera Construction
Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction
(956)909-1160
Paradise Construction Group (956)466-1080
PXE Construction (956)832-3753
The Balli Group, LLP (956)541-9394
(956)838-2700
(956)565-2688
RM Walsdorf, Inc. (956)831-3984
Terry Ray Construction, Inc. (956)548-2000
Ziwa Corporation (956)542-8167
Ziwa Corporation Construction EquipmentSales-Rental-Repair
Briggs Equipment (956)504-5900
Holt Cat Computer Products & Services
(956)546-2216
Sunset View Inc. Computer-Imaging Supply & Services
(956)542-8167
Hands On Technologies
Valley International Christian Center
Simmons Homes
(956)542-9090
Computer Networking
(956)541-3500 See ad page 7
(956)548-2223 See ad page 69
TechNet Consultants, Inc.
Friends Construction
Antonio’s Restaurant (956)542-6504
(956)371-3226
VOIP Digital Communication LLC
Talamantez Chiropractic Neurology Churches-Synagogues
E & D G, LLC
(956)547-7772
D & T Construction, Inc.
(956)541-4877
(956)986-6100
IT Computer Solutions
(956)983-7100
Alivio Pain & Injury Recovery Center (956)631-2277
(956)504-7131
(956)504-4833
(956)423-5440
Rio Grande Valley Partnership/ Chamber of Commerce
Design Group 692
(956)504-6800
ARTDECON Cold Storage
Construction-BuildersDevelopers
Hands On Technologies
(956)546-8320
(956)504-9064
(956)542-4341
(956)504-9354
Clothing-Used
Casa Rodriguez Tile
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Copy Graphics, Inc.
(956)542-1655
Ceramic Tile DistributorsContractors-Supplies
Antonio’s Restaurant (956)542-6504
Clinics-Medical CentersSurgery Centers
(956)541-2929
Chiropractors
(956)546-7762 Brick Distributor
Inca Del Sol
(956)968-3141 Car Wash
(956)831-4995 Boat Repairs & Maintenance
(956)547-1500 See ad page 27
Chambers of Commerce
United Blood Services (956)213-7500
Holiday Inn
(956)968-2161
Convenience Stores
Exxon Food Store (956)350-4515
Grande Mart
(956)574-9252 Convenience Stores-Drive Thru
BNA Drive-Thru Construction Materials Testing & Inspection
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. (956)504-9777
(956)541-5828
Membership Directory Copiers, Faxes, Printers, & Scanners-Sales and Service
Maquilogistics, Inc. (956)504-6440
Archer Business Systems, Inc.
Navco Logistics, LLC
Copy Graphics, Inc.
OSPECA Logistics Management Transport, Inc.
(956)554-9500 (956)504-9354
Dahill
(800)603-9951
Digital Office Systems (956)554-3900
Nevill Imaging Solutions (956)412-6482
The CopyLady, LLC (956)299-COPY
Copying Services
FedEx Office & Print Center (956)504-6002
Professional Printing, Inc. (956)541-2901
The Printers Border Press (956)831-2793
(956)542-4138
(956)831-4525 See ad page 72
Parker & Company (956)831-2000 See ad page 19
Philip T. Cowen, CHB (956)541-6031
Roser Customs Service, Inc. Roser & J. Cowen Logistical Services, LTD. (956)831-8533
Mary Kay
(956)630-4832
Mary Kay - Nelly Burguete (956)572-9925
Court Reporters
Bryant & Stingley, Inc. (956)428-0755
Crane & Rigging Services
Elizondo Crane Service (956)831-7174
Plitt Crane & Equipment, Inc. (956)831-4278
Credit Cards & Checks Processing
First National Merchant Solutions (956)456-6805
Newtek Business Services (800)381-8022
Customs Brokers-Freight Forwarders
AOG-Logistics, LLC (956)346-0755
(956)831-0405
Day Spa
Serenity Springs Day Spa & Hair Design Dentist-Pediatric
(956)350-0059 Jordan Patrick Pirtle, DDS & Claudia E. Rodriguez, DDS 4920 N. Expressway 77, Suite E Brownsville, TX 78526 Fax: (956) 350-5447 Web Site: http://www.lower valleydental.com Dentists-Dental Care
Emilio O. Hernandez, D.D.S., P.C. (956)542-8777
Kool Smiles General Dentistry for Kids (956)544-6039
Lower Valley Dental Association, PA
(956)350-0059 Jordan Patrick Pirtle, DDS & Claudia E. Rodriguez, DDS 4920 N. Expressway 77, Suite E Brownsville, TX 78526 Fax: (956) 350-5447 Web Site: http://www. lowervalleydental.com
Ricardo Gonzalez Customs Broker
Xavier Leos Family Dentistry PA
(956)831-5313 See ad page 51
Hessen Forwarding, Ltd. (956)831-8033
International Warehouses of Brownsville, Inc. (956)838-1816
Loera Customs Brokerage, Inc.
(956)542-4135 (956)542-4135
(956)542-4466 See ad page 44
Joe D. Zayas, D.D.S., P.C. (956)546-7788
Department Stores
Dillard’s Department Store # 729 (956)546-4581
Rio Grande Council, Boy Scouts of America (956)423-0250
Teach for America (956)630-6781
Teach for America (956)630-6781
Teacherbuilder.com Distribution Center
Bland Distribution Services (956)461-3636
Bland Distribution Services (956)461-3636
Distributors
Valley Coca Cola Bottling Company (800)595-7270
Distributors - Fastners
Saber Steel Group, Inc. (956)546-4292
Distributors- Industrial Wholesale
TIA, Inc.
(956)982-0846
Distributors of Recording Media-USB-Memory Cards
Valle/Villarreal Dental Center
H. Saenz Jr., Inc.
(956)350-2022
Lower Valley Dental Association, PA
(956)544-6039
Corrigan Dispatch Co.
(956)831-9651
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Valley International Supply
Villarreal, Rick , D.D.S
(956)831-4222
(956)544-0394
Kool Smiles General Dentistry for Kids
Border Customs Service (956)548-0311
Wal-Mart Super Center
U.S. Forwarding Agency, L.L.C.
Cosmetics
(956)472-3701
(956)832-0376
(956)546-5544
(956)541-0393
Marshall International e-Commerce
Discount Stores
Wal-Mart #5493 Supercenter
(956)592-1927
Recording Media International, Ltd. (956)541-8518
Drug Stores-Pharmacy
Escobedo’s Pharmacy & DME (956)986-0707
H.E.B. Store #1 (956)542-4191
H.E.B. Store #2 (956)541-1251
H.E.B. Store #3 (956)541-4816
H.E.B. Store #4 (956)541-8406
H.E.B. Store #5 (956)574-9701
(956)455-9982
Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. (956)364-4509
UTB Center for Civic Engagement - Kids Voting USA - Brownsville (956)882-7659
UTB/TSC ITEC Center (956)882-4148
Valley Speech Language & Learning Center (956)504-2200
Worldwide Education Consultant Services, Inc. (956)350-4660
Electric Supplies
Coastal Automation & Supply (956)554-3390
Industrial & Electric Supply Co. (956)541-3743
Electrical Subcontractors
Metro Electric, Inc. (956)686-2323 See ad page 15
Electrical Wholesale Materials
Electric Fixture Supply (956)546-2401
Electricians-Electric Contractor-Electric Repair & Service
#1 Quality Electric Inc. (956)421-2078
Ernie’s Fiesta Graphics (956)546-1722
(956)412-3087
Employment Agencies
A. Stars Over Stripes Co. (956)299-1000
Express Employment Professionals
(956)550-8367
(956)544-8373
Staff Force Personnel Services
Brownsville Literacy Center (956)542-8080
Premier High School of Brownsville (956)550-0084
Raul Yzaguirre School for Success (956)542-2404
Mr. Amigo Association (956)455-1432
(956)550-9093
Sombrero Festival, LTD
TrueBlue, Inc.
(956)831-4278
(956)982-1443
Workforce Solutions Cameron
Edward Jones
Engineers-Civil, Environmental, Mechanical & Consulting
FNB Wealth Management
Ambiotec Group, Inc. (956)548-9333
Lacks Galleria (956)546-4262
Parra Furniture & Appliance Center, Inc.
McCall, Gibson & Company
NRS Consulting Engineers (956)423-7409
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Engineers-Civil-ConsultingLand Surveying
(956)544-5831
Myers & Associates Consulting, LLC (956)504-1868
(956)546-5515
Planto Roe Financial Services, Inc. (956)541-2041
RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc. (713)651-3342
(956)544-3022
Murfee Engineering Co., Inc. (512)327-9204
PLAGAR Engineering, LLC (956)550-9995 See ad page 25
Entertainment
Blue Rio
(956)908-7844
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (956)972-1144
Take Two Variety Band (956)546-7855
Ambiotec Group, Inc. (956)548-9333
Wells Fargo Advisors
(956)541-6344 2334 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 400 Brownsville, TX 78521-2698 Fax: (956) 542-2827 E-mail: david.merrill@ wfadvisors.com Web Site: http://www. wellsfargoadvisors.com Financial Planners
Bob Richardson & Associates, Inc. (956)542-1775
Environmental Consultants
Carruthers Embroidery
(713)462-0341
(956)544-5831
(956)504-9777
(956)546-3129
Embroidery & Screen Printing
(956)544-3617 (956)554-6321
(956)233-9931
Gonzalez Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
(956)574-8200
(956)574-8281 See ad page 21
Frost Brokerage Services
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Jesse’s Enterprise Electric, Inc.
Electronics-Electric Equipment Supplies
Financial Consultants
(956)548-6700 See ad page 24
(956)574-8300
Gonzalez Furniture Education
(956)831-9590
(956)542-0058
(956)831-5004 4705 Towerwood Dr. Brownsville, TX 78523 Fax: 956-831-5005
Festivals
Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts
Select Staff
Mejia & Rose, Inc.
(956)472-3701
(956)621-3446
Perma-Temp Personnel Services, Inc.
Walgreen’s - Store # 10826
Marshall International e-Commerce
Tommy Boy’s Country Farmer’s Market
(956)544-7153
(956)504-3142
e-Commerce, Shopping, Sales, & Franchises
Farmers Market
Manpower Temporary Services
(956)554-7508
(956)542-3507
(800)738-8237
(956)542-4052
(956)504-5349
Gallegos Electric, Inc.
RZB, Inc. DBA Global Electric
Safeguard Pest Control
Nye Plantation
Link Staffing Services
HNTB Corporation
Walgreen’s - Store # 2896
Exterminator Services-Pest Control
Farm Operation
(956)550-8510
Walgreen’s - Store #10465
(956)546-3701
(956)541-6920
Stitch Gallery, Inc.
AGH Engineering & Surveying, LLC
(956)350-9919
Event Organizer
Boogedy Bear’s Partyland
CD Financial Group (956)544-3185 See ad page 25
(956)371-1454
(956)831-9000
www.brownsvillechamber.com 97
membersHiP direCTory FINANCIAL SERVICES
Border Financial Services, Inc. -
Cavazos Income Tax & Financial Services, LLC (956)546-1004
Community Merchants Financial, LLC (956)465-4334 See ad page 8
Farmers Insurance Group David Villarreal Insurance (956)541-9050
Financial Corporation of America (512)719-7500
Lincoln Financial (956)423-4114
Newtek Business Services (800)381-8022
Powers Financial Services (956)542-1629
Shepard Walton King Insurance Group (956)423-8755
United First Financial (252)453-2400 See ad page 41
FOREIGN CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS
Worldwide Education Consultant Services, Inc.
(956)350-4660 Our mission is to assist in having foreign studies recognized in the US for purposes of employment, education, immigration status, military and to provide information on attorneys and institutions which might help in obtaining your goals. FOREIGN WORKER CONSULTANT
Argus Security Systems/ASG (800)683-7487
FIREWORKS - RETAIL
Mr. G’s Fireworks (956)399-1809
FITNESS CENTER AND/OR FITNESS SUPPLIES
Bicycle World of Brownsville (956)541-9712
Gold’s Gym
(956)544-6533
Total Workout, Inc. (956)542-6600
FLORISTS
Kiss’l Flowers & Decor (956)982-7700
Precious Flowers by Aracely
(956)542-7493
FLUID POWERPRODUCTS & SERVICES
Weight & Test Solutions, Inc. (956)350-4588
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (956)982-7501 See ad page 53
Schor’s
(956)541-7701 GOLF COURSE-COUNTRY CLUBS
Seasonal Support Services, Inc.
River Bend Resort, Inc.
(956)748-4253
(956)350-4000 (956)548-0191
South Padre Island Golf Club FORKLIFTS & MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Gulf Packaging (956)504-9999
FREIGHT FORWARDERS TRANSMIGRANTES
(956)943-5678
The Brownsville Golf Center
(956)831-2000 See ad page 19
(956)546-5331
GOVERNMENT
City of Brownsville
Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville
(956)544-1919
FUNERAL HOMES & MEMORIAL PARKS
Darling-Mouser Funeral Home (956)546-7111
Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista & Burial Park
(956)541-8315
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park (956)541-2785
State Representative Eddie Lucio III (956)361-2795
(956)831-4216
Sunset Funeral Home (956)233-6333
Trevino Funeral Home, Inc. (956)542-2583
FUNERAL PLANS-PRE-ARRANGED
Darling-Mouser Funeral Home (956)546-7111
Trevino Funeral Home, Inc. (956)542-2583
GRAIN DRYERS, BULK HANDLING & STORAGE EQUIPMENT
Woodfin Trade Services, Inc. (956)831-4200
GRANITE
Premier Granite & Marble (956)541-1300
TD American Limestone (956)838-2755
GROCERY STORES-SUPERMARKETS
A & V Lopez Supermarkets (956)546-3120
H.E.B. Store #1 (956)542-4191
H.E.B. Store #2 (956)541-1251
FURNITURE
Benjamin Thomas Home Furniture (956)541-3448
Designer’s Showroom (956)542-6602 See ad page 75
FAMSA Edelstein’s Better Furniture (956)542-5585
Mattress Firm (956)992-9004
H.E.B. Store #3 (956)541-4816
H.E.B. Store #4 (956)541-8406
H.E.B. Store #5 (956)574-9701
La Michoacana Meat Market (956)546-7255
Wal-Mart #5493 Supercenter
McCoy’s Building Supply
Wal-Mart Super Center Wal-Mart Supercenter (956)350-2022
Best Western Arena Inn & Suites (956)843-1234
(956)621-2813
Comfort Suites
(956)541-4955
(956)761-6000
Tlapaleria y Ferreteria Universal, S.A. de C.V.
Days Inn
HEALTH & FITNESS CONSULTANT
Community Development Corporation of Brownsville
(956)541-3332
Courtyard by Marriott
(868)816-6718
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Brownsville Affordable Homeownership Corporation
Best Western La Copa Inn and Suites
(956)831-9887
(956)350-4600 (956)541-2201
Days Inn
(956)541-2201
HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS
Society for Human Resource Management (956)547-5268
HUNTING AND FISHING LODGE
Outdoor Mexico Ultimate Hunting
Functional Performance Rehab Consultants
Executive Inn (956)986-0333
(956)541-6062
Pur Fitness & Health
Hilton Garden Inn Beach Resort South Padre
Rancho Caracol
(956)440-7783 (956)592-8359
HEALTH SERVICES ORGANIZATION
(956)984-0201 (956)455-4397
HEALTHCARE COSMETIC MANUFACTURER
Sarati International Ltd. (956)233-5001
HOME AUDIO/VIDEO INSTALLATION
(956)546-0755 HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES NURSING HOME HEALTH CARE
A-1 Health Service Agency (956)574-0596 (956)986-0942
Caring For You Home Health, Inc. (956)546-1361
Interim Healthcare (956)541-4410
Nurses That Care (956)682-0800
Hilton Garden Inn Beach Resort South Padre (956)761-8700
Holiday Inn
(956)547-1500 See ad page 27
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (956)550-0666
Homewood Suites by Hilton (956)574-6900 See ad page 27
Isla Grand Beach Resort La Quinta Inn & Suites (956)772-7000
Motel 6
(956)546-4699
Americas Best Value (956)702-3330
Bravo Logistic Services (956)542-7851
MIR Import/Export
(956)350-4000
Residence Inn by Marriott Brownsville (956)350-8100
(868)203-1552
Oscar Lara Export (956)739-2563
Parker & Company (956)831-2000 See ad page 19
Rio Bravo Forwarding, LLC (956)831-2422
Staybridge Suites
(866)926-7711
Rivera’s Forwarding Service (956)546-2446
Rivera’s Forwarding Service (956)546-2446
Textile Recycle World, LLC (956)546-8320
Thelsa International Moving (956)686-3960
UETA Duty Free Stores (956)546-3996
(956)761-4744
Value Place
(956)542-1684
INCOME TAX SERVICES
BizTax Income Tax Service (956)541-4447
HOTELS/MOTELS - MATAMOROS
Hotel Ritz HOTELS-MOTELS
IMPORT-EXPORT
Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club
Travelodge
(956)350-7000
(956)399-9309
(956)831-2422
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
Valley Regional Medical Center
ICE-FUEL-INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
Automatic Ice, LLC
(956)761-3726
Suites At Sunchase
(956)698-5400 See ad page 31
(956)541-4429
International Forwarding & Storage, Corp.
Valley Baptist Health System (956)389-1614
ICE CREAM-DAIRY SHOP
Popeii, LLC
Peninsula Island Resort and Spa
(956)554-6000
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
(956)542-4212
(956)551-0386
(956)504-9500 2900 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78526-4293 Fax (956) 504-9584 chensley@ascensionmgt.com http://www.staybridge.com/ brown See ad page 56–57
(956)546-0808
H. Yturria Land & Cattle Co.
(956)761-4951
HOSPITALS
Solara Hospital Brownsville
(956)546-9101
Guajardo Export Trade Group, LLC
(956)838-1801
(956)554-2000
HUNTING & FISHING TOURS
Gage Pintail Lodge
Padre South Hotel
PTL Health Care, Inc.
Brownsville Doctors Hospital
(956)542-3482
(956)761-8700
(956)761-6511
Best Buy
(956)832-0376 (956)544-0394
98 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
(956)541-7401
Acclaim Health Services, Inc.
(956)541-5400
Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens
El Clavo Lumber Co., Inc.
Fundación ALE Matamoros
Transmigrantes Nuevo Milenio
Little Farm Frozen Foods, Inc.
HARDWARE-BUILDING MATERIALS
Valley International Country Club
(956)440-9350
FROZEN FOODS-WHOLESALE
(956)455-2285
American Heart Association
(956)548-6005 See ad page 66
(956)592-2459
GYMNASTICS
High Velocity Gymnastics
(956)541-2582 See ad page 55
Parker & Company
Industrial & Electric Supply Co. (956)541-3743
GIFT SHOPS
(956)748-0550
(956)525-0191
Rosenbaum Flowers & Gifts
(956)618-1899
Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club
JKJ Workforce Agency, Inc.
Transmigrantes Mireya FIRE EXTINGUISHER SALES & SERVICE
GARDEN CENTER
Valley Garden Center
(868)812-1190
BizTax Income Tax Service (956)541-4447
Cavazos Income Tax & Financial Services, LLC (956)546-1004
Gonzalez & Arrambide, Inc. (956)447-9009
membersHiP direCTory H & R Block
(956)350-8262
H & R Block
(956)544-4447
H & R Block
(956)350-8262
H & R Block
(956)544-4447 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Sahadeo Basdeo “Basil” (956)371-9997
T. Mark Blakemore (956)541-5900
Cameron County Judge’s Office (956)544-0830
Rosie E. Cavazos (956)561-5899
Manuel Chacon
Dan Sanchez (956)425-5297
Brad Shields
(956)797-6116
Neida Ruth Soto (956)543-6633
State Representative Eddie Lucio III (956)361-2795
Ingrid Steinbach (956)698-5594
Jack N. Sutter (956)831-4488
Torr Sales
(956)350-0938
Marilyn I. White (956)542-7662
John Wood
(956)983-5091
(956)365-1888
Mary Yturria
Tom Champion
Pete Yzaguirre
(956)350-9155
(956)542-2612 (956)343-2424
Julius Collins (956)546-6495
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTOR
Sherry Cortez
Coastal Automation & Supply
(956)682-6277
Dr. J.B. Coulter (956)542-7705
Ralph Cowen (956)831-8533
Vincent L. Crixell (956)504-5616
Wayne Devora (210)887-9597
John Dunkel
(956)554-3390
Industrial & Electric Supply Co. (956)541-3743
Motion Industries Inc. (956)546-5191
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES
Dixie Tool Company (956)544-4333
(956)542-2469
E. “Timo” Hinojosa (956)542-2960
Dr. Khadim Hussain (956)546-5155
Larry Jokl
(956)778-7181
Angela M. Kozak, D.O. (956)542-6945
Ray Lopez
(956)233-4081
Sergio Makiolke (956)266-1613
Salvador Mendez (956)204-1610
INDUSTRIAL PARK
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (956)542-4373 See ad page 74
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES
Industrial & Electric Supply Co. (956)541-3743
Mexico Industrial Supply (956)541-9449
Petro Corn LLC (956)994-9887
SGS Industrial Supplies (956)831-4291
Valley International Supply (956)592-1927
Mary Miller
(956)459-6024
Julian Ordonez (956)554-9631
Sam Pate
(956)542-2556
Georgina E. Puga (956)357-1350
Marie Ramirez (956)459-9242
Carlton J. (Bud) Richards (956)542-0800
Marc Saldana (956)542-2845
(956)383-8841
Farmers Insurance Group
INSURANCE AGENCIES & AGENTS
Alford Insurance Agency, Inc. (956)542-7415 See ad page 21
Bert Whisenant Insurance
(956)541-9115
Cavazos Insurance Agency (956)542-2508
Farmers Insurance (956)546-4040
(956)425-6199
Mycsa Ag, Inc.
Farmers Insurance Group David Villarreal Insurance
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(956)541-9050
Farmers InsuranceRoy Garcia Agent (956)541-4939
Hughston Insurance Agency (956)542-4387
IBC Insurance Agency
(956)546-9119
JIT Services, LLC (956)592-6042
INVESTMENT BANK
Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. (214)658-1670
(956)547-1181
Lette Insurance Agency (956)541-7252
Lincoln Financial (956)423-4114
Myers & Associates Consulting, LLC (956)504-1868
Gilbert J. Ortiz Insurance & Real Estate (956)542-8723
INVESTMENT COUNSELORS
Edward Jones
(956)986-2886
Padre Insurance Agency
(956)364-0325
Pronto Insurance (956)574-9787
Shepard Walton King Insurance Group (956)423-8755
State Farm Insurance State Farm Insurance Rick Armendariz (956)542-7425 See ad page 11
State Farm Insurance Ruben Garcia
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (956)544-5831
JANITORIAL SERVICE
A Plus Cleaning Services (956)517-8393
Homemaid Professional Cleaning Service (956)266-9241
Service Master Professional Cleaning Services (956)655-9439
JEWELERS
R.L. Lackner, Inc.
(956)542-3351 See ad page Outside Back Cover
Reeds Jewelers Schor’s
Vera Insurance Agency Farmers Insurance Group (956)542-1133
Lawn Care Services (956)434-6065
(956)541-7701 JEWELERS-DISTRIBUTORS & MANUFACTURING
Saenz Jewelry, Inc. (956)504-1507
(956)546-4292
ConsultingPoint, Inc. (956)986-2727 (956)831-4209
Ecological Services International, Inc. (956)233-4609
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
AQUA TECH
Milwhite, Inc. (956)547-1990
Rio Plastics, Inc.
(956)630-1402 (956)548-1278
(956)831-2715
Supercut
(956)541-5285
Young Dental Manufacturing Co.
(956)425-8402
(956)544-5938
LEASING-EQUIPMENT
Briggs Equipment
MANUFACTURING-APPAREL
ORC Industries, Inc. (956)831-0618
LIBRARY
(956)345-9576
Saber Steel Group, Inc.
Duro Bag Manufacturing Co.
LAWN MAINTENANCE
INVESTMENTS
JKF LLC
State Farm InsuranceKay Conly
(956)389-2273
(956)423-4318
(956)504-5900
(956)547-8320
Valley Baptist Health Plans
Top Cut Lawn Care Inc.
Valley Wide Sprinkler Systems
(956)544-5831
MAINTANENCE REPAIR OPERTATIONSPRODUCTS
MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPING
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
(956)544-2464
(956)542-0222 See ad page 16
(830)643-0303
MAT Construction, Inc.
(956)504-5493
Physicians Health Choice
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING DESIGNERS
Bill Biggadike & Assoc. Landscape Lighting Designs, Inc.
(956)574-8281 See ad page 21
Padre Insurance Agency
MANUFACTURING-AUTOMOTIVE
Brownsville Public Library System
CRH North America (956)525-4515
(956)548-1055
LIGHTING-FIXTURESCEILING FANS & SUPPLIES
Electric Fixture Supply (956)546-2401
Decoma Litetek (956)832-7100
Delphi Componentes Mecanicos de Matamoros (956)228-1888
Delphi Delco Electronics de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
LINENS - RENTAL
(956)228-7000
Maury Collections (956)371-2553
MANUFACTURING-CASEWORK LIQUOR STORES
South Texas Woodmill, Inc. (956)831-3304
Feldman’s Valley Wide Liquor Stores
MANUFACTURING-CHEMICALS
(956)542-4561
Chemtex
Jones Liquor
(956)542-1022
(956)541-4241 LOAN COMPANIES
MANUFACTURING-CLAY PRODUCTS
U.S. Clay, L.P.
Parra Loan Company
(956)831-8140
(956)546-3129
LOANS-MICRO LENDING
MANUFACTURING-CLEANING CLOTHS
Texas Wipers & Rags, LLC
LABELING-INDUSTRIAL
(956)554-7500
Pesa Labeling Systems INSURANCE-SUPPLEMENTAL/ EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Valley Baptist Health Plans (956)389-2273
INSURANCE-TOURIST AUTO
Sanborn’s Mexico Insurance (800)258-1656
(956)546-4222
Brisky & Perez Insurance Agency, Inc.
INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY
Allex International Properties
(956)542-1133
(956)541-4848
(956)350-5520
John Gillis
Farmers Insurance District Office
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
Brownsville & Matamoros Bridge Co. (956)548-2415
(956)544-3323
LABORATORIES
Rana Laboratories (956)831-4771
Serafy Laboratories (956)546-5313
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
ISCE, Inc.
(956)831-0900
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Ralph Ruby Landscaping (956)781-0392
Valley Garden Center (956)618-1899
INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONSULTANTS
MANUFACTURING-ELECTRONICS
Accion Texas
Valley Wide Sprinkler Systems (956)425-8402
LUBE OIL STORAGE TERMINAL
Interlube Corporation (956)831-7046
Carling Technologies, Inc. (956)546-5564
International Dielectric Products, Inc. (956)541-8890
Lineage Power Corporation (956)547-6010
MANUFACTURING-EXPLOSIVES
Austin Star Detonator Co. (956)831-7751
MANUFACTURING-METAL STAMPING
LUMBER COMPANIES
Gloor Hardware & Specialty Lumber, Inc.
G-Shank, Inc. (956)550-9565
(956)546-4244
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membersHiP direCTory MANUFACTURING-PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING
Cedillo Enterprises (956)350-8244
Rio Grande Tool Co., Inc. (956)831-8249
Unique Molded Products, Inc. (956)982-1500
MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION
H.A.R.P. Hispanic Active Relationships Project (956)544-7165
MARTIAL ARTS
ED’S World Class Tae Kwon Do Academy (956)544-4003
MANUFACTURING-POWER GENERATION PRODUCTS
National Electric Coil (956)541-1759
MANUFACTURING-START UP MANAGEMENT CONSULTING & RECUITING
MLT International Consultants
Divine Skin Inc. (956)455-9830
MEDIATORS
Frank E. Perez & Associates (956)504-5403
MEDICAL BILLING MANAGEMENT
Components Anchia Intl., L.L.C (956)986-2772
CRH North America
Hands On Technologies (956)504-6800
Med Pro Financial Services, Inc. (956)541-1278
(956)525-4515
ILSCO Corporation (956)831-0500
SPAN America Austin Inc. (956)522-4435
Victory Packaging
(956)504-9450
MOBILE HOME PARKS
Brownsville Winter Haven Resort (956)831-7755
Gulf Breeze Mobile & R.V. Park (956)831-4606
MASSAGE-SPA SERVICES
(956)544-4640
MAQUILADORA
U.S. Herr Industrial Metals Co., Inc.
Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, Inc. (956)546-7423
MORTGAGE & LOANS COMPANIES
Benchmark Mortgage (956)350-4466
Key Mortgage (956)428-6363
The Humphreys Group of Supreme Lending (956)465-0467
WELLS FARGO Home Mortgage (956)504-9165
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Escobedo’s Pharmacy & DME (956)986-0707
RGV Medical Equipment (956)504-0462
MULTI CHANNEL BROADBAND DISTRIBUTOR
Time Warner Cable (956)425-7880
(956)702-8704
WorldWide Digital Company & Edemsa (956)541-0600
MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
M & M Mooring Services (956)574-8361
Nuga Diesel, Inc. (956)548-0984
Rodco Marine Supply, Inc. (956)831-8271
MARINERS SERVICES
Marine Service (956)943-2648
MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
C.H. Harden, Jr. Advertising Specialties (956)542-7301
Carruthers Embroidery (956)371-1454
Elite Promotions (956)982-2059
Ideas In Action, Inc. (956)399-5554
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
Physicians Health Choice (956)364-0325
MEETING FACILITIES
Brownsville Events Center
MARKETING RESEARCH & MARKETING COMPANIES
Godinez Communication (956)655-4655
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Brownsville/SPI Board of Realtors
Children’s Museum of Brownsville
(956)546-8920
(956)548-9300
Historic Brownsville Museum
Costumes of the Americas Museum
(956)548-1313
Resaca de la Palma State Park/ World Birding Center (956)350-2920
Ringgold Civic Pavilion (956)547-6850 See ad page 62
The University of Texas at Brownsville (956)882-8200 See ad page 39
MENTAL HEALTH & RETARDATION SERVICES
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (956)289-7130
Historic Brownsville Museum (956)548-1313
R.G.V. Wing Commemorative Air Force (956)541-8585 See ad page 71
(956)546-4517
U.S. Herr Industrial Metals Co., Inc. METAL PRODUCTS-METALS-STEELBUILDINGS & INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS
Royal Metal Building Components (956)399-2271
(956)838-1745
NEWSPAPERS
Bargain Book (956)546-5113
De Shopping en el Valle de Texas (956)630-9571
Spanish Print Media, Inc. (956)631-5628
The Brownsville Herald (956)542-4301
Valley Business Report (956)310-8953
NIGHT CLUBS-LOUNGES
Amazonia Restaurant Bar & Lounge (956)982-2122
NURSERY-WHOLESALE
Rainforest Nursery (956)425-0852 See ad page 44
NURSING FACILITIES-NURSING CARE
Angel’s of Mercy (956)583-9995
Brownsville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
(956)350-2252 Commitment To: Communication Commitment To: Service Commitment To: Higher Standards Commitment To: Growth Commitment To: Fiscal Responsibility See ad page 32
Mr. Music
(956)542-2503 MUSIC STORESINSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Mr. Music
MUSICIANS
NATURE TOURISM
Sabal Palm Audubon Center & Sanctuary (956)541-8034
OIL & PETROCHEMICALS PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION & STORAGE
Federal Petroleum Company
Ebony Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (956)541-0917 Specializing in rehabilitation: *Physical Therapy *Occupational Therapy *Speech Therapy/ Vital Stim Care See ad page 32
Good Samaritan Society Brownsville (956)546-5358
Mother of Perpetual Help Nursing Home (956)546-6745
Spanish Meadows Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Cent (956)546-7378
OFFICE BUILDINGS-OFFICE SPACE
Lazar Developments (310)838-3885
Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc. (956)546-0632
Office Depot #372
(956)544-7412
Fundaci≤n ALE Matamoros (956)455-4397
Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc. (956)504-6862
Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, Inc.
H.A.R.P. Hispanic Active Relationships Project
(956)831-4839
TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (956)831-3531
Valley Lubricants (956)831-4123
ONLINE MEDIA
Rio Grande Guardian (512)917-5778
OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS & OPTICAL LABS
Sudarshan Eye Experts/ Vista Optical (956)541-4828
ORGANIZATIONS-NON-PROFIT
American Heart Association (956)984-0201
American Red CrossSouth Texas Chapter (956)423-0523
Associacion de Maquiladoras de Matamoros (868)810-7000
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce (956)542-4341
Brownsville Community Foundation (956)546-8787
Brownsville CrimeStoppers (956)546-TIPS
(956)541-5560 See ad page 62
Brownsville Junior Service League (956)455-9269
Brownsville Literacy Center (956)542-8080
Brownsville Local Development Co., Inc. (956)548-6150
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
(956)544-7165
Healthy Communities of Brownsville (956)882-5067
IDEA Public Schools (956)373-5814
March of Dimes Foundation (956)682-7114
Moody Clinic
(956)542-8504
Mother of Perpetual Help Nursing Home (956)546-6745
Mr. Amigo Association (956)455-1432
Paseo de la Resaca Landscape & Lighting Maint. District (956)504-6550
R.G.V. Wing Commemorative Air Force (956)541-8585 See ad page 71
Rio Grande Council, Boy Scouts of America (956)423-0250
Rotary Club of Brownsville (956)371-0481
Rotary Club of Brownsville (956)371-0481
Rotary Club of Brownsville Sunrise (800)838-1243
Sombrero Festival, LTD (956)831-4278
Teach for America (956)630-6781
Teach for America (956)630-6781
Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. (956)364-4509
Tip of Texas Family Outreach (956)541-5566
TMC-Teaching & Mentoring Communities (956)464-5000
(956)542-0941 See ad page 59
United Blood Services
Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts
Valley AIDS Council
(956)831-9590
Brownsville/SPI Board of Realtors (956)546-8920
Cameron County Children Advocacy Centers, Inc. (956)986-2770
OFFICE-SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE
Friendship of Women, Inc.
(956)831-9303
Brownsville Historical Association
(956)504-0900
100 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
(956)605-8727
(956)542-3545
Take Two Variety Band (956)546-7855
Office Furniture USA
Brownsville Elks Lodge #1032
MUSIC - LESSONS
(956)542-2503
Brownsville Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
Kearfott Corp. Motion Systems Division
(956)548-9300 See ad page 54
METAL FABRICATORS
(956)504-9450
(956)882-5896
(956)541-5560 See ad page 62
(956)554-0700 See ad page 61
MARKETS
Brownsville Farmer’s Market
Brownsville Historical Association
(956)542-0941 See ad page 59
Specialty Advertisers (956)986-0958
MUSEUMS
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Cameron County Drainage District No. 1 (956)838-0162
CASA of Cameron & Willacy Counties, Inc. (956)546-6545
(956)213-7500 (956)541-2600
Workforce Solutions Cameron (956)548-6700 See ad page 24
Zonta Club of Brownsville #451 (956)346-2114
PACKAGING
Gulf Packaging (956)504-9999
membersHiP direCTory PACKAGING SUPPLIES-SPECIALTY TAPES-MATERIAL HANDLING
PHYSICIANS-COSMETIC SURGEON
Jamestown Plastics, Inc.
Clinica Del Rey Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Center
PAINTING-COMMERCIAL
PHYSICIANS-FAMILY PRACTICE
(956)831-8800
Chris Sepulveda Commercial Painting (956)536-2419 See ad page 11
PAINTS-MANUFACTURING, DEALERS & CONTRACTORS
Chris Sepulveda Commercial Painting (956)536-2419 See ad page 11
Tony Martinez Paints (956)455-4259
(956)341-3680
Paul A. Lenz, M.D., P.A. (956)544-6111
Zavaleta Family Health (956)698-5040
PHYSICIANS-INTERNAL MEDICINE
Irina A. Minina, MD, PLLC (956)542-2188
PHYSICIANS-NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
Madhavan Pisharodi, M.D. (956)541-6725
PARKING LOT - TRUCKING
Rivera’s Forwarding Service (956)546-2446
Rivera’s Forwarding Service (956)546-2446
PARTY HALL
Boogedy Bear’s Partyland (956)541-6920
PATIOS-CUSTOM & BRICK PAVING
Tropical Patios, Inc. (956)428-7073
Boys and Girls Clinic (956)831-0880
Brownsville Pediatric & Adolescent Care (956)548-1100 See ad page 33
Dr. Everett Nievera (956)544-4700
PHYSICIANS-PHYSIATRIST
Active Life Rehabilitation Center (956)546-7530 See ad page 104
PHYSICIANS-RADIOLOGISTS
Valley Radiologists & Associates (956)421-3041
PHYSICIANS-OBSTETRICSGYNECOLOGY
Brownsville Obstetrics & Gynecology Assoc., PLLC (956)550-8733
Dr. Francisco J. Del Castillo,M.D. (956)350-8788
PHYSICIANS-SURGEONS-SPECIALISTS
Manuel G. Guajardo, M.D.P.A. (956)350-5007 See ad page 3
(956)504-6880
Rose Gowen, M.D. P.A. (956)504-6880 (956)350-4821
PIG IRON AND FERROALLOYS
Gulmar, Inc.
(956)831-4547
(956)554-0293
(956)580-8087
First Cash Financial Services
Roman’s Plumbing
First Cash Financial Services (956)546-4270
PAYROLL SERVICES
PaySmart Payroll Service (956)546-1655
PHOTOGRAPHY-STUDIO-VIDEO
Edith Saldaña Photography (956)543-3993
Juan Carlos Photography and Design (956)639-0849
PHYSICIAN RECRUITING & CONSULTING
Valley Medical Recruiting (956)459-6618
PHYSICIANS
David Champion, M.D., P.A. (956)542-4100
RGV Vein, Laser & Aesthetic Clinic (956)350-6561 See ad page 37
PHYSICIANS-CARDIOLOGISTS
Arrhythmia Consultants of South Texas (956)550-8700
Dr. Jaime L. Silva, M.D. (956)546-5500
(956)350-5007 Quality aesthetic products & services from a name you now & trust. Surgical procedures under local anesthesia include Tumescent Liposuction/Liposculpting and Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). Call us today for your FREE consultation. See ad page 3
Dr. Juan Mancillas, FACOG (956)546-0369
(956)423-1208
PORT AUTHORITY
Brownsville Navigation District (Port of Brownsville) (956)831-4592 See ad page 26
PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS, TYPESETTERS & GRAPHICS
Manrique Custom Vision Center
(956)548-1301
D-Sign Print Solutions FedEx Office & Print Center (956)504-6002
(956)430-9000
Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc.
Sudarshan Eye Experts/ Vista Optical
Professional Printing, Inc.
(956)541-4828
PHYSICIANS-ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS
Oliver Achleitner, M.D., P.A. (956)982-6982
Christopher E. Olson, M.D., P.A. (956)544-6727 See ad page 12
PHYSICIANS-PEDIATRICIANS
Brownsville Children’s Clinic (956)544-5557
Brownsville Kiddie Health Center (956)504-6080
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
Brownsville Elks Lodge #1032 (956)542-3545
National Hispanic Professional Organization (956)908-6941
Rotary Club of Brownsville (956)371-0481
Rotary Club of Brownsville
(956)546-0632 (956)541-2901
The Printers Border Press (956)831-2793
Unlimited Printing (956)542-3232
Rotary Club of Brownsville Sunrise (800)838-1243
Zonta Club of Brownsville #451 (956)346-2114
PUBLICATIONS
Border Technology Enterprise, Inc. (956)574-9000
Digital Office Systems (956)554-3900
Brownsville Group Services
Holtzman Property Company (956)982-4540
The User-Friendly Phone Book, LLC (877)235-0708
RACKS
Valley Warehouse Rack & Supply (956)455-0198
RAILROAD
Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad (956)831-7731 See ad page 29
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION
South Texas Railroad Construction Co. (956)831-4030
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERSDEVELOPERS-INVESTORS
Border Properties, Inc. (956)546-3551
Cameron Appraisal District (956)399-9322
Robinson, Duffy & Barnard, L.L.P. (956)428-4480
University Park, Ltd. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTINDUSTRIAL
Allex International Properties (956)425-6199
Coastal Realty (956)541-9000
Warehouse Group, LLC (956)546-3551
Amigoland Event Center (956)504-7230
Brownsville Events Center (956)554-0700 See ad page 61
REAL ESTATECOMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Coastal Realty
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art (956)542-0941 See ad page 59
(956)541-9000
Holtzman Property Company (956)982-4540
Casa Los Ebanos/ Los Ebanos Preserve (956)399-3543
REAL ESTATE-DEVELOPERS
Cardenas Development Company, Inc. (956)542-8919 See ad page 49
Ringgold Civic Pavilion (956)547-6850 See ad page 62
RECREATION-ENTERTAINMENT
Laguna Development Group, Ltd.
Brownsville Tennis Center (956)547-8326
(956)541-8900
Gladys Porter Zoo (956)546-7187 See ad page 7
South Padre Island Golf Club (800) 455-5600 4742 Holts Prairie Rd., P.O. Box 306 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 www.communitylink.com
(956)761-2040
RECEPTION FACILITIES REAL ESTATECOMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
(956)504-6550
CommunityLink
Troy Giles Realty & Management
(956)982-0462
Outstanding Development, Ltd.
(956)412-2029 PRINTERS-LASER SERVICE & SUPPLIES
REAL ESTATE - PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION
(956)371-0481
Allegra Printing & Imaging
(956)504-7150 PHYSICIANS-OPTOMETRIST, MEDICAL EYE SPECIALIST
(956)542-8256
PLUMBERS
Ram’s Plumbing
Manuel G. Guajardo, M.D.P.A.
American Investigations & Security Int’l
(956)350-3901
Amigo Pawn & Jewelry
(956)546-7296
PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS-SECURITY SERVICES/CIVIL PROCESS
Southern Texas Physicians Network-Brownsville
Rose Gowen, M.D. P.A.
J. Gabriel Guajardo, MD PAWN SHOPS
PHYSICIANS-PEDIATRICIANS/ ADOLESCENT CARE
(956)943-5678
RECYCLING PAPER MATERIAL
Brownsville Scrap Paper, Inc.
Weingarten Realty Investors (713)866-6025
(956)838-1999
MTZ Group, LLC
REAL ESTATE-MANAGEMENT
Troy Giles Realty & Management
(956)832-2220
RECYCLING SERVICES
Brownsville Scrap Paper, Inc.
(956)761-2040
(956)838-1999
Vizta Property Development (956)725-1297
REAL ESTATE-RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
All Star Realtors (956)546-3378
Mervis Texas L.P. (956)838-0011 See ad page 13
MTZ Group, LLC (956)832-2220
Trinity Scrap Processors dba Port of Brownsville Recycling
B-Town Realty, LLC
(956)831-6707
(956)541-2200 See ad page 46
Border Properties, Inc. (956)546-3551
RECYCLING SERVICES - COOKING OIL
Fatty Chem By-Products (956)233-5691
CENTURY 21 Johnston Company
REHABILITATION-PHYSICAL THERAPYOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(956)541-8073
Dutch Fisher Real Estate (956)546-3474 See ad page 47
Active Life Rehabilitation Center (956)546-7530 See ad page 104
E.R.A Sunrise Realty (956)542-8333
John Wood & Associates Realty, LLC (956)778-7175
Brownsville Rehabilitation Services, P.C. (956)982-8907
Manna Therapy Services (956)541-6976
One Stop Realty, GMAC
(866)551-7867 Your ONE STOP for all your real estate needs - National Award Winner for the last 3 consecutive years for being one of the top 5 and top 10 companies to excel in closed unit sales. Call us. Our expertise can work for you.
Gilbert J. Ortiz Insurance & Real Estate (956)542-8723
Rancho Viejo Realty (956)350-0099
Moody Clinic
(956)542-8504
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital (956)554-6000
Synergy Outpatient Therapy Services (956)544-4500
RENTALS-CONSTRUCTIONPETRO CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT
RSC Equipment Rental (956)544-1856
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Rentals-Party Equipment
Maury Collections (956)371-2553
Rental World, LLC (956)546-6666
Tejas Equipment Rental & Sales (956)542-3636
United Rentals (956)546-9060
Fajitas Grill
(956)350-2200
Frullati Cafe
(956)541-8002
Inca Del Sol
(956)541-2929
Jason’s Deli
(956)350-2400
La Michoacana Meat Market (956)546-7255
McDonald’s
(956)554-7715
Mr. Gatti’s
(956)546-6221 Restaurants
Amazonia Restaurant Bar & Lounge (956)982-2122
Amberjack’s Bar & Grill
(956)761-6500 ~* Make Sure to Book Your Events Here* ~ Featuring the Freshest Seafood & Aged Prime Steaks Location Perfect for Sunset Dinners & Bayside Dining
Antonio’s Restaurant (956)542-6504
Antonio’s Restaurant
Pelican Station, Inc. (956)943-3344
Philly’s Americana Cheesesteaks (956)554-7000
RGV Pizza Hut, L.L.C. (956)542-3400
Quiznos Sub
(956)350-8988
Quiznos Sub
(956)350-8988
Ricardo’s International Cuisine LLC
(956)542-6504
(956)544-2069 See ad page 61
Big Daddys Burgers and Shakes
Rudy’s Bar-B-Q
(956)542-0555
Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2, Inc. (956)542-9650 See ad page 61
C & C Wings
(956)831-3460
Carinos Italian (956)986-2550
Chick-fil-A
(956)350-9488
Chick-Fil-A at Sunrise Mall (956)541-4222
Chili’s Bar & Grill (956)574-9955
Church’s Chicken (956)546-7762
Cobbleheads Bar & Grill (956)546-6224
Cobblestone Court Restaurant (956)982-0911 See ad page 54
Coyote Canyon A Steak Buffet (956)350-3999
Dairy Queen
(956)787-8770
Dairy Queen West (956)542-0680
Ace Eateries dba Denny’s (956)687-9511
Ace Eateries dba Denny’s (956)554-3042
El Pato Mexican Food, L.P. (956)547-9100
El Pollo Loco Restaurant (956)554-3450
Elva’s Restaurant Bar & Grill (956)504-3371
(956)542-2532
Savor The Sip Cafe (956)350-7470
Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grill (956)986-2337 See ad page 49
Shoney’s
(956)504-1500
Taco Palenque Del Valle, L.L.C. (956)544-8400
Taco Pueblito, LLC (956)312-0555
Texas Roadhouse (956)554-9900
Wink’s Saloon Grill & Roping Arena (956)399-9465
Restaurants - Fine Dining
Garcia’s Curios & Liquors (800)769-2470
La Pampa Argentinean Steak House (956)504-5858
Scampi’s Restaurant & Bar (956)761-1755
Valley International Country Club (956)546-5331
Restaurants - Matamoros
Fortin de Bravo Restaurant Bar & Grill (868)817-5209
Garcia’s Curios & Liquors (800)769-2470
Mi Pueblito Restaurant (956)455-3543 See ad page 71
Retail - Duty Free
Baja Duty Free (956)550-9300
UETA Duty Free Stores (956)546-3996
Roofing Contractor
American Contracting U.S.A, Inc. (956)748-4030
Owen Roofing Company (956)546-6638
RV Parks
Gulf Breeze Mobile & R.V. Park (956)831-4606
Rio R.V. Park, Inc. (866)279-1775
River Bend Resort, Inc. (956)548-0191
Tino’s Seafood (956)541-2451
Tony Roma’s
(956)986-2884
Uchi Japanese Restaurant (956)547-8244
Vermillion Restaurant (956)542-9893 See ad page 25
Whataburger #740 (956)831-0761
Whataburger #777 (956)350-8863
Whataburger #801 (956)542-8044
Whataburger, Inc. #280 (956)546-2572
Whataburger, Inc. #283
Salvage Companies
Brownsville U-Pull-It, Inc. (956)838-2800
Sanitary ware and tile distributors
Valley Commerce Corp. Scales-Sales, Service & Rental
Weight & Test Solutions, Inc. (956)350-4588
Schools, Colleges & Education
Allied Skills Training Center (956)548-2100 See ad page 41
Border Tech School
Whataburger, Inc. #500
Brownsville Independent School District
Wings Pizza N Things
(956)548-8000 See ad page 13
Wingstop
Brownsville Montessori Academy
(956)546-6700
102 Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Episcopal Day School (956)542-5231
Guadalupe Regional Middle School (956)504-5568
Harmony Science Academy -Brownsville (956)574-9555
IDEA Public Schools (956)373-5814
Incarnate Word Academy (956)546-4486 See ad page 66
Inter-Tech Technical School (956)554-9664
Learn 2 Center, LLC (956)550-0041
Livingway Family Church & School (956)548-2223 See ad page 69
Matthews Institute of Languages (868)812-1166
Premier High School of Brownsville
(956)525-4530
Seafood Brokers
Shrimp Outlet (956)831-8114
Security Guard Services
Valley Wide Security (956)544-4726
Security-Products, Systems, Burglar & Fire Alarms & Companie
Argus Security Systems/ASG (800)683-7487
Dalco Protection Systems (956)541-6056
Security Depot, Inc. (956)973-1666
Southwestern Security Services, Inc. (956)546-4141 (956)544-4726
Sesame Products
Dipasa U.S.A., Inc. (956)831-4072
Sheet Metal-Welding
(956)550-0084
Raul Yzaguirre School for Success
Fel-Glo, Inc.
(956)542-2404
Saint Joseph Academy (956)542-3581 See ad page 66
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (956)554-3515
Southern Careers Institute (956)550-9962
St. Mary’s Catholic School (956)546-1805
Teacherbuilder.com (956)455-9982
(956)546-4517 (956)838-1234
Ship & Offshore Oil Rig Construction & Repair
Keppel AmFELS, Inc. (956)831-8220
United Marine Shipyard (409)833-7070
ShipbreakingDismantling Services
All Star Metals, LLC (956)838-2110
ESCO Marine, Inc.
Texas Southmost College District
(956)831-8300
The University of Texas at Brownsville
(956)831-2299
(956)882-6567
(956)882-8200 See ad page 39
Villa Maria Language Institute (956)546-7196
ESCO Marine, Inc. (956)831-8300
Trinity Scrap Processors dba Port of Brownsville Recycling (956)831-6707
Wilkinson Jim Iron & Metal, Inc. (956)546-4042 See ad page 19
Seafood
Marco Sales, Inc. (956)541-4821
Perfect Crab Company (956)504-2006
Shrimp Outlet (956)831-8114
Shortline Railroad
Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad (956)831-7731 See ad page 29
Shredding Services-Metal
Rio Grande Shredding Company (956)831-3500
Shredding Services-Paper
Lone Star Shredding & Document Storage (956)565-1200
Shrimpers-Trawlers
Lasseigne Enterprises, Inc. (956)831-4331
Snodgrass Inc. (956)831-3210
Valley Wide Security
Brownsville Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
Scrap Metal
(956)465-4487
(956)350-2229
(956)547-8200 See ad page 39
(956)831-7101
(956)546-2361 (956)542-0963
Career Centers of TexasBrownsville
International Shipbreaking LTD, L.L.C. Shoes
Andre
(956)668-6601
Country Casuals, Inc. (956)546-3771
Shopping Centers-Malls
Las Campanas Center (956)504-6550
Las Campanas Center (956)504-6550
North Park Plaza Shopping Center (956)542-4128
Outstanding Development, Ltd. (956)504-6550
Sunrise Mall
(956)541-5302
Terreas Advance Community Development (956)547-7777
Signs
CM Graphics & Signs (956)421-2114
Ernie’s Fiesta Graphics (956)546-1722
Sign Solution (956)554-0402
The Sign Depot (956)547-9797
Signs - Electrical
AAA Electrical Sign (800)825-5376
Small Business Opportunity
Farmers Insurance District Office (956)383-8841
Social Service Organizations
Friendship of Women, Inc. (956)544-7412
Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville (956)541-8315
Tip of Texas Family Outreach (956)541-5566
United Way of Southern Cameron County (956)548-6880
Valley AIDS Council (956)541-2600
Social Services - Abused & Neglected Children
Cameron County Children Advocacy Centers, Inc. (956)986-2770
CASA of Cameron & Willacy Counties, Inc. (956)546-6545
Solar Panels - Wind Turbines
Free Energy Solutions, LLC (956)572-9753
Solid Waste-CommercialRecycling
G.M.S. Waste Disposal (956)544-2100
Red River Service Corporation (956)233-6805
Membership Directory Speech Services
Valley Speech Language & Learning Center (956)504-2200
Sporting Goods
El Toro Sporting Goods, Inc. (956)542-3156
Sports
Theaters-Live
Camille Playhouse (956)542-8900
Tire Dealers - New
Pueblo Tires & Services (956)542-8473
Valley Tire Shop & Road Service (956)986-2828
American Firing Range, Inc. (956)542-2285
American Firing Range, Inc. (956)542-2285
Loma Alta Trap & Skeet, Inc. (956)371-7436
Rio Grande Valley Professional Hockey Club (956)843-7825
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (956)972-1144
Steamship Agents
Dix Shipping Company, Inc. (956)831-4228
Steel Sales
SGS Industrial Supplies (956)831-4291
Stevedores-Warehouse Facilities
Title Companies
Rio Grande Valley Abstract Co., Inc. (956)542-4367
Sierra Title Company (956)541-9893 See ad page 51
Southern Texas Title Company Stewart Title Cameron County (956)546-4533
Tool & Die Molds-Design & Repair
Rio Grande Tool Co., Inc. (956)831-8249
Tortilla Factory-TamalesMenudo - BBQ
Anita’s Tortilleria (956)542-8497
Anita’s Tortilleria
Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.
La Milpa Tortilleria
(956)831-6766
Schaefer Stevedoring (956)831-4007
Storage - Household & Commercial
A-Bay Self Storage (956)982-7887
Affordable Attic (956)428-4040
Surveyors
Mejia & Rose, Inc. (956)544-3022
(956)542-8497 (956)541-7079
Townhomes & Condos
BrandyWyne Apartments/ B-Wyne Management, LP (956)542-7159
Conquistador East Apartments (956)982-0323
Paseo Plaza Apartments (956)541-6868
Aloha Pools of Texas (956)592-1550
Television-Radio Stations
KGBT - TV 4
(956)366-4444
KRGV - TV 5
(956)544-5555
KTLM - TV- Telemundo (956)686-0040
KVEO - TV NBC 23
Ignite Consultants Plus Lone Star Professional Services (956)544-6200
(868)812-0202
Tennis Centers
Brownsville Tennis Center (956)547-8326
Utilities-Water Travel Agencies
The Travel Agency (956)542-6773
Travel Information & Marketing
Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau (956)546-3721
El Jardin Water Supply Corporation (956)831-9981
(956)542-7301
Specialty Advertisers (956)986-0958
Truck Equipmment & Parts
Nuga Diesel, Inc. (956)548-0984
Truck Parts - Wholesale Import-Export
Castex Export, Inc. (956)541-7169
Trucking Companies
Bestway Refrigerated Service
Mercator International, Inc. (956)243-2190
Mercator International, Inc. Veterinarians
Boca Chica Animal Hospital (956)541-5249
Companion Animal Hospital (956)544-5868
RTW Terminals (956)831-7117
Translation & Interpreting Services
A.M. International Language Services (956)542-8149
Transportation
Brownsville Urban System (956)541-4881
Firebird Bulk Carriers, Inc. (956)832-0888
Pronto Carriers, Inc. (956)831-0117
Trimac Transportation (956)831-4405
Warehouse-Leasing
McNair & Company, Inc. (956)541-5276
Oakcrest Management, Inc. (956)838-1133
Parker & Company (956)831-2000 See ad page 19
Warehouse Group, LLC (956)546-3551
(956)831-7825
Chema’s Trucking, LLC (956)838-2343
R. Soto Transport Trucking (956)459-4291
Seahorse Transportation (956)831-0600
Valley Trucking Co., Inc. (956)831-4511
Tugboats & Barges
Signet Maritime Corporation
(956)546-1696
Acetylene Oxygen Company (956)546-1696
U.S. Herr Industrial Metals Co., Inc. (956)504-9450
(956)243-2190
C.H. Harden, Jr. Advertising Specialties
Welding Supplies & Equipment
Acetylene Oxygen Company
Vending Machines
Trophies & Plaques
Warehouse-Leasing-Distribution
Loera Customs Brokerage, Inc. (956)831-9000
Navco Logistics, LLC (956)542-4138
Parker & Company (956)831-2000 See ad page 19
Port Warehouse Properties, L.P. (956)592-3439
(956)838-6800
Warehouse-Storage
Western Wear & Supplies
Cavender’s Western Outfitter (956)350-3355
Wholesale Produce Distributor
Rio Grande Okra Sales, Inc. (956)350-5151
Tommy Boy’s Country Farmer’s Market (956)621-3446
Wholesalers
SAM’S CLUB
(956)350-6917 WholesalersStore Fixtures & Supplies
Kennedy Bag Impressions, Inc. (956)350-9172
Wrecker Service
Tony’s Wrecker Service (956)542-0770
Youth Organizations & Centers
Brownsville Junior Service League (956)455-9269
UTB Center for Civic Engagement - Kids Voting USA - Brownsville (956)882-7659
Zoological & Botanical Gardens
Gladys Porter Zoo (956)546-7187 See ad page 7
A-Bay Self Storage (956)982-7887
Scrub-Inn
(956)554-0159 UniformsLinens Supplies & Service
Cintas The Service Professionals (956)565-9996
Trans Loading-Liquid Storage & Blending
(956)544-2323
Radio Dual, S.A. de C.V.
(866)225-5683 See ad page 69
(956)831-9954
Uniforms/ Workwear - Medical Training-Professional Development
(956)459-2138 Swimming Pool Contractors, Service, Equip. & Maint.
Terrier Transportation, Inc.
Magic Valley Electric Co-Op
(956)542-6777
Dix Shipping Company, Inc. (956)831-4228
Transportation-LogisticsWarehousing
G & K Services
Brownsville Gulfside Warehouse, Inc. (956)831-4241
Waste and Sanitation Services Sanitation/Residential
Allied Waste
(800)423-7316
(956)797-2573
Water Treatment-Bottled Utilities
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (956)983-6100 See ad page 11
Magic Valley Electric Co-Op (866)225-5683 See ad page 69
Texas Gas Service (800)743-2945
Utilities-Electric
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (956)983-6100 See ad page 11
Culligan Water of the Rio Grande Valley (956)399-1780
Web Design Development & Hosting
Astral Axiom
(956)466-0677 See ad page 28 Weighing Services
International Construction Services (956)689-0248
Quality Weighing Services, Inc. (956)831-8253
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Phone: 956-546-7530 Fax: 956-546-7531 E-mail: medical100@hotmail.com Website: www.activeliferehab.net
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Mobile: 956-639-8666
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