SOCIALIFE MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2020

HIDALGO CO. EDITION YEAR 16 ISSUE 10

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Quinta Mazatlan - Monarch Migration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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City of Mission - Census 2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Carnaval de las Calaveras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2020 Latina Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Texas Superintendent of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Wine & Food Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Etiquestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Buenas Tardes Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Senator Cornyn Press Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Hidalgo County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Edinburg Chamber - New President of the Board. . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Non-Profit Spotlight - El Milagro Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Art of Socialifing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Out & About - Pumpkin Patches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Virtual VSO Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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South Padre Island History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Most History - Family Photo Identify on Mystery Altar. . . . . . . 54 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Letty Leal Jane Smith Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa Carlos Sanchez Cynthia Sakulenzki John Brush Roxanne Casares Francisco Guajardo Jonathan Vasquez Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce

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Quinta Mazatlan MOST History City of Mission RGV Hispanic Chamber El Milagro Clinic McAllen ISD Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce McAllen Chamber of Commerce

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MAGNIFICENT Monarch Migration

By John Brush, Urban Ecologist, City of McAllen

The Monarch butterfly is thought to have been potentially named in honor of various kings, both real (King William III of England) and fictional (Danaus, great-grandson of the Greek god Zeus). However, I would argue that it could easily be called “Monarch” because of its migratory prowess – the king of migratory butterflies.

This beautiful orange, black, and white insect as a species can migrate vast distances, traveling from as far north as southern Canada down into Michoacán, Mexico – a trip that can span over 2,500 miles (or 80 million butterfly body lengths). To put this into perspective, a person of average height in the United States (roughly 5 feet 6.75 inches) would have to walk roughly 225 thousand body lengths to reach San Antonio, TX. Notice that in the previous paragraph I said “as a species can migrate vast distances.” This is due to the nature of the Monarch’s lifecycle. Unlike a bird, the monarch butterfly is incapable of making the round-trip journey in its lifespan; it in fact takes 3-5 generations. The last generation of the summer, the over-wintering generation, is the one that makes the long southward migration. Flyways in the central and eastern United States converge and pass through South Texas (usually mid-late October), arriving in their Mexican wintering grounds in mid-late autumn. It must be noted here that some monarchs (the western populations) spend their winter along the Californian coast.

The northward migration is done in several steps, with the over-wintering generation (the one that spends the winter in Mexico) starting the journey north. They breed and lay eggs on milkweeds in the southern US, and die. It then takes 3-4 subsequent generations (each usually living less than 5 weeks) to complete the journey north. The last generation born (which has a much longer lifespan of up to 8 months) is the overwinter generation, which starts the cycle all over again.

This amazing phenomenon of nature has long captivated

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the minds of both scientists and the general public. The mechanisms for this incredible migration are becoming increasingly well-known as a result of this fascination. We now know that Monarchs use skylight cues (i.e. the sun and polarized light) and a magnetoreception as methods of orientation, and the time of migration is determined by circadian clocks that have a mechanism in the insects’ antenna. However, as with many other organisms, the mechanisms of migration need further study.

We do know this, however; Monarch butterflies have shown drastic declines in North America, with estimates of 90% and 74% declines in the eastern and western populations, respectively (report from the Xerces Society). These declines are thought to be caused by loss of milkweed breeding habitat, pesticide use, climate change, and logging.

But there are ways to help the Monarch. One of the easiest ways you can personally help a monarch is by planting native milkweeds (their host plants) and native nectar plants in your yard. Follow Quinta Mazatlán on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube @QuintaMazatlan to learn more about programs and our natural & cultural heritage in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Hope to see you at Quinta Mazatlan and long live the Monarch!

BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT The Butterfly Lady exhibit was created by local artist, Cele Castillo and on display from October to midNovember during the Sticks & Bones Trail at Quinta Mazatlan.

MONARCH BUTTERFLY Monarch butterflies are identified by their bright orange wings that are bordered with wide black borders and veins. The caterpillars undergo five growth stages (instars) which last a total of nine to fourteen days.

PRAIRIE MILKWEED The Prairie Milkweed is one of our common native milkweeds in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and is one of many milkweed hosts for Monarchs.

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he City of Mission has worked hard over the past several months towards increasing participation in the 2020 Census. Our whole democracy is based on it! The census ensures that each community gets the right number of representatives in government. It also helps with the equal distribution of public funds for educational programs, health care, law enforcement, highway improvements, housing assistance and services for the youth, elderly and disabled.

Getting an accurate count, affects Valley funding for the next decade, so please do your part! You can still get counted by going to 2020census.gov.

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As part of its continued outreach efforts, the City of Mission also hosted numerous sign up events where citizens earned between $50-$100 in gift certificates to participating restaurants, just for signing up for the census on site. The program helped residents and also assisted Mission businesses, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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H-E-B PARK TO HOST CARNAVAL DE LAS CALAVERAS Edinburg Photography by Sergio Arratia

H-E-B Park announced that it will host Carnaval de Calaveras: Dia de los Muertos Festival on October 31 . The event will be the first stadium festival in South Texas since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March. The event, a cultural nod to the Valley’s Hispanic roots, will begin with an Indian prayer for the departed ceremony, followed by a showing of the Disney hit movie Coco, and will conclude with a live performance by Grupo Solido. “ The safety of our guests and staff has been and will remain our top priority,” says Ron Patel, President of Golden Grape Entertainment, which owns and operates the H-E-B Park.From socially distanced seating to mandatory masks and sanitation stations, the H-E-B Park and its staff have taken measures to ensure the health and safety of all patrons and employees.

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LATINA LEADERSHIP VIRTUAL CONFERENCE McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Women’s Committee hosted the 3rd annual “Latina Leadership Conference” on Wednesday, September 23rd, via webinar. The theme for this year ’s conference was “Learning, Planning and Leading in Times of Change”.

The committee met for months and set up a great list of topics and great professional speakers. Heading the conference as the Keynote speaker was Ms. Sylvia Borunda Fir th, the first Hispanic woman to be elected as President-Elect of the State Bar of Texas, one of the largest bar organizations in the country with over 105,000 members.

She is the first person from El Paso, only the 7th woman - and the first Hispanic woman - to serve as President.

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Professionals in each field addressed questions presented by moderators familiar with the topic.

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McAllen ISD’s Dr. Gonzalez earns Texas Superintendent of the Year

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combination of leadership, foresight and determination has catapulted McAllen ISD’s Superintendent, Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, to the top spot in the state – the 2020 Texas Superintendent of the Year! He is the first McAllen ISD superintendent to ever win this award.

Announced by the Texas Association of School Boards in early October, Dr. Gonzalez thanked his family, the School Board and colleagues from across the region and state.

“This award would not be possible without the entire McAllen ISD family … all 3,000 employees, thank you so much,” he said. “To our teachers, thank you for grinding and for pushing hard, even in this remote environment. And, to our wonderful students, thank you for putting us on the map. As educators, we are in the dream business. We are entrepreneurs of the human spirit … and finally, I dedicate this award to my father (Oscar Gonzalez Sr.) and my mother (Elsa Gonzalez). I hope that I made you proud. Thank you.”

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The selection committee stated that Gonzalez works to make dreams come true for students at every level by taking a hands-on approach to leadership, being inclusive and providing the right enrichment to students. They also credited how the district assesses every state-recommended learning objective and closely monitors student progress which is key to the district’s numerous distinctions and its “A” rating.

“He is a tremendous leader, motivator and hard worker who has tirelessly dedicated himself to meeting the needs of our community’s children,” School Board President Conrado Alvarado said on behalf of the School Board and school community.

A veteran educator of 25 years, he has served as McAllen ISD’s Superintendent since 2016. In McAllen ISD, he has worked as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Associate Superintendent.

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VIRTUAL SPRING WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL McAllen Photography by Norberto Treviño

Although the event was held virtually due to the current worldwide pandemic, we saw our community come together with such strength and enthusiasm to benefit the youth, teens, and families of the Boys and Girls Club of Pharr - San Juan. From the delicious food by Santa Fe and City Café, to wine provided by L&F Distributors, to the comedic talents of Raymond Or ta, the event was a complete success. Most importantly, it allowed them to continue to serve their most important clients, the youth of our community.

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ETIQUESTIONS Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa

I just signed up for my first virtual business networking event. What do you recommend I do so that this is a successful event for me?

I have been attending tons of virtual events and I am beginning to get tired of them. What am I missing?

It is a great idea to participate in virtual networking events since it has been so long now since we have been able to network in person. One thing to consider doing soon after registering for an event is reviewing the agenda and doing a little research on the speakers. Leverage Google or LinkedIn and learn a little bit about the background of those involved in the event.

Having some background information will help you with talking points during the event itself.

Well, I do believe we are all probably getting tired of being virtual. However, it is possible we will need to function in this virtual setting for some time, so my best advice is to try and bring a positive attitude to all the events you attend. Positivity is contagious, and people tend to be drawn to it. Make sure you understand the goal for attending the event, then just make the best of it.

I am hosting a Virtual Happy Hour with some of my friends next week. What is something I can do to make it a great experience for all?

Virtual events are a great way to stay connected. If you and your friends usually gathered for Happy Hour at a local establishment, it is likely you would all be listening to music. To replicate the experience of being out, you might consider creating a playlist that you can stream during your virtual hangout. You may even consider allowing your friends to collaborate with you on creating the playlist.

Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa, Ph.D. is a wife, mother, and educator living in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. She is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University with a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies. In addition, she holds an Associate of Arts degree in Education from McLennan Community College, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas – Pan American, and a Master of Arts in Educational Supervision from the University of Texas – Pan American. Dr. Baggerly-Hinojosa’s current research is focused on servant leadership, gender issues in leadership, and leadership communication. www.leadershipempowermentgroup.com

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BUENAS TARDES LUNCHEON: COMMUNITY LEADER SPOTLIGHT Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Mission

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The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual take on one of their signature event’s. Buenas Tardes Luncheon, was a Community Leader Spotlight lined up with a dynamic and insightful panel with some of the RGV’s most respected and inspiring business leaders. Natasha Del Barrio, CEO Bert Ogden Auto Group, Chad Nunnery, President at Composite Access Products and Deborah Cordova, Walsh McGurk Cordova and Nixon.

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SENATOR CORNYN VISITS THE VALLEY Edinburg Photography by Sergio Arratia

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ALONZO CANTU, MCALLEN MAYOR JIM DARLING, AND PHARR MAYOR AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ

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Senator Cornyn visited the Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, September 26, 2020. A press conference was held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance regarding the endorsement of Senator Cornyn by 100 South Texas leaders, including local elected officials. Present at this event was McAllen Mayor Jim Darling, Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez , Weslaco Mayor David Suarez, Mercedes Mayor Henry Hinojosa, McAllen City C o m m i s s i o n e r Jav i e r Vi l la l o b o s , Mission Councilman Ruben Plata, and city leaders from throughout Laredo to South Padre Island.

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TY HIDALGO COUN time of covid leadership in the

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s of the first day of November in this, one of the most challenging years in memory, Hidalgo County will have been operating under a state of maximum emergency readiness for 225 days. In those seven months and eleven days, county leaders and county residents have learned a lot about community, resilience – and resolve.

“I am so proud of so many of the residents of Hidalgo County,” declared Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. “We began educating the people of Hidalgo County about all that we knew of this new and deadly disease beginning in early March.

And more and more people in the county began to respond. To those who complied with these safety measures: we thank you.

And for who chose not to comply: it’s still not too late. This is the definition of community: neighbors looking out for neighbors.”

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takeaways we have learned during the coronavirus pandemic Article By: Carlos Sanchez Photography: Cliff Ranson

But after nearly a year of living under extraordinary conditions, what have we learned about ourselves? And what is next for us?

COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE 1. HIDALGO MORE ENGAGED THAN WE THINK On a daily basis during this crisis, Hidalgo County’s Division of Emergency Management and Hidalgo County’s Health and Human Services Department have kept track of many barometers that have measured the impact of COVID-19 locally. One of those statistics includes the number of telephone calls that the county’s emergency call center has received since Judge Cortez declared a local health emergency on March 21. County officials have taken more than 60,000 calls from residents seeking direction, asking for clarification and, in many cases, asking for permission. By far, most of the calls have been medical inquiries, a sign that residents are committed to fighting this disease.

MEDICAL COMMUNITY 2. THE HAS SHOWN ITS METTLE Throughout this pandemic, one of the biggest worries that health experts and emergency management officials have had throughout the country is a community’s ability to handle the medical challenges of COVID-19. As New York City demonstrated as early as April, no community, no matter how large, was immune to have its hospitals and medical providers overwhelmed by the spread of this virus. Indeed, the month of July challenged the medical infrastructure of Hidalgo County as it has never been challenged before. But with the help of state and federal officials, we rode out the storm of new patients by having all the major hospital groups work together with county officials to treat those in need.

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3. OUR KIDS MATTER In another demonstration of the ingenuity of Hidalgo County, a remarkable supply line of meals for school age children was engineered in a matter of weeks after schools were shut down on the heels of spring break. In a critical reminder of the services provided by our school districts, both public and private, the closing of schools immediately translated into the loss of meals that schools generally provide to our neediest of school children. But instead of abrogating that responsibility when schools shut down, district after local district came up with creative plans to not only continue to prepare meals for school children who were sheltered at home, but of ways to distribute the food in a manner that was safe to both children and school officials. By the end of the summer, it was estimated that school children in Hidalgo County were fed millions of meals while protecting everyone from the invisible virus.

4. GOVERNMENT COOPERATION MATTERS Perhaps one of the least known facts about Hidalgo County is that it is composed of twenty-two independent municipalities, many surrounded by huge swaths of unincorporated rural areas. And while Hidalgo County had a good working relationship with the state at the outbreak of this pandemic, it was demonstrated time after time this year that the cooperation of the municipalities had real impact.

In the spring of 2020, the municipalities met weekly with county officials and were generally on the same page. It is no coincidence, many health experts feel, that the spread of the infection was relatively slow during this period. Sure, there were disagreements over the course of the year, but it was those moments when the

municipalities were in agreement with the county and each other that there were discernable impacts on the spread of the virus.

5. THERE’S GOT TO BE A MORNING AFTER

Even during what seemed like the darkest days of the pandemic, county leaders always remained mindful of recovery – the days when the threat of this pandemic would subside and life would take on the semblance of yesteryear.

Recent computer modeling across the country and locally suggests we should anticipate another rise in the number of COVID-19 cases toward the end of the year.

Hidalgo County is preparing for that rise with the hope that we never see it happen.

“One way to help prevent any rise in cases is to realize the danger is still out there,” Judge Cortez said the day after signing amended orders prohibiting door-to-door Halloween events as well as issuing recommendations for celebrating popular end-of-year holidays such as Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and Christmas. “We must continue to wear facial coverings to protect those we love and we must avoid large crowds to protect ourselves.”

At the county level, this manifested itself into such programs as the Small Business Grant Program; The Hidalgo County COVID-19 Mortgage and Rent Relief Program; and the COVID Condolence Program – all outlined in a website aimed at looking beyond the current crisis aptly called: hidalgocares.org.

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Trouble Paying Your Mortgage or Rent?

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Did you lose a loved one due to COVID-19?

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Do you have a small business in Hidalgo County outside city limits?

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ON THE MOVE

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Announces New President of the Board V

eronica Gonzales, Vice President for Governmental and Community Relations at the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, accepted the gavel and will lead the Edinburg Chamber as President of the Board.

The Edinburg Chamber is pleased to announce the following 20202021 Board of Directors with the addition of one new member:

“As the incoming President of the Board, I look forward to continuing my work with the Chamber to advance commerce and quality of life to Edinburg,” said Gonzales.

Michael Williamson, Incoming President

Gonzales first joined the board in 2016 and has been an active member of Public Affairs and Legislative committees and programs.

Julio Carranza, Vice President of Membership

Gonzales took charge during the Chamber’s annual Board of Directors planning session as they established key goals and objectives for the upcoming fiscal year.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the traditional way of doing business. The Chamber will help navigate during these difficult times, providing businesses an opportunity to build valuable relationships, access development programs and support to help them do business every day,” said Gonzales.

Dina Araguz, Director

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Veronica Gonzales, President of the Board Hiren Govind, Immediate Past President

Mario Lizcano, Vice President of Public Affairs Marsha Green, Vice President of Special Events

Kelly Salazar, Vice President of Leadership Edinburg

James Bassetti III, Director Dina Puente, Director For more information on the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce: 956-383-4974 or visit online at www.edinburg.com.

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As we face the healthcare challenges in our area, El Milagro Clinic’s Board of Directors remains committed to continue serving the primary, preventive and behavioral health care needs of our underserved community.

OUR HISTORY In 1996 when El Milagro Clinic first opened its doors, it offered services out of a 3 exam room facility in downtown McAllen. As the need for medical services to the underserved became more evident, a new facility was built through the collaborative efforts of the City of McAllen, the County of Hidalgo, and the now Texas Department of State Health Services.

This new 20,000 square foot building located in the center of McAllen’s medical district, represents a community investment of over 3 million dollars. Since then, El Milagro has provided access to affordable primary, disease prevention and behavioral health care services to the low-income population of the Rio Grande Valley.

OUR PROGRAM Our Integrated Behavioral Healthcare model provides primary and preventive health care services that emphasize patient education, nutrition classes, and wellness activities, one

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that establishes a medical home and offers affordable services. Some of our services include medical consultations, women’s health, laboratory services, prescription assistance, nutrition education, mental health counseling, diabetes prevention and diabetes management, food distribution, physical and wellness activities.

WHO WE SERVE Our patient population consists of individuals and families that are uninsured, underinsured, unemployed or marginally employed and cannot access more expensive private physicians. We serve those at or below 200% FPL guidelines. The Clinic provides residents quality healthcare services on a sliding scale fee basis.

COVID-19 Since mid-July, El Milagro Clinic has provided access to FREE COVID-19 testing to over 6000 individuals in our community. Our testing site follows the CDC’s considerations on who should get tested and works by appointment only. We believe that awareness is the first step in taking proper precautions and we are hopeful that together we will beat this virus.

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McAllen Chamber Curbside, Pickup or delivery at Sweet & Tasty Bakery I & II, A big THANK YOU to everybody who has joined us today. #SupportLocalBusiness #McAllen #Socialifing

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CHECK OUT THE NEW GROUP PAGE: THE ART OF SOCIALIFING Please help us grow by sharing our page and inviting your friends too!

We have created this page to post pictures of how you are "Socialifing" during this global pandemic whether it is business or pleasure, having meetings via Zoom, celebrating milestones, getting crafty, dancing it off, family time, cooking, dining in with curbside service, gardening, or just trying something new.

SO HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. Post a picture of how you are embracing increased time at home.

2. The photo must include a description and where it took place. Please include City and State.

3. Please add #SOCIALIFING to your post. Then SHARE IT WITH US!

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Donna’s Corn Maze 807 N Valley View Rd, Donna, TX

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Maddie’s Pumpkin Patch McAllen - Mission - Weslaco

For more information please call: (956) 239-4504

Hacienda San Miguel Pumpkin Patch 6917 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission, TX

For more information or tickets go to: maddies-mini-farm.ticketleap.com

For more information please call: 956-639-3370

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St. Mark Pumpkin Patch 301 W Pecan Blvd. McAllen, TX

Rocky Dee’s Pumpkin Patch 4708 E. Richardson, Edinburg, TX

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The Pond at T Ranch 25492 N FM 2556, La Feria, TX

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VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: THE SYMPHONY STRINGS Edinburg Photography by Erika Sanchez

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On October 2, the Valley Symphony Orchestra Piano Quintent performed The Symphony Strings at the McAllen Per forming Ar ts Center. Presented without an audience, the concer t was filmed and produced by Decibel Communications and released online and on television the weekend of October 23. The ensemble performed Erno Dohnanyi’s piano quintet no. 1.

The VSO Piano Quintet is Concertmaster G e o f f r e y Wo n g ( v i o l i n) , A s s t .

Concertmaster Lindsey Gamble (violin), Benjamin Ponder (cello), Jennifer Miller (violin), and Juan Pablo Andrade (piano). The concert is available for viewing at valleyorchestra.org

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ISLAND HISTORY

One of the first buildings constructed at Tarpon Beach in 1908, (Today’s Isla Blanca Park) the Casino Hotel (AKA the Gulf Side Hotel) was only open for a short period before disaster struck.

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hurricane coming ashore during the early summer of 1909 forced visitors to evacuate and seek shelter at the Quarantine Station, which was located in the bay near the southern tip of Padre Island. Many fishing boats were capsized or cast ashore, and one of the ferry-boats was missing.

The action of the waves demolished dozens of fishing shanties.

No lives were lost, and all who wished to leave were brought to the boat docks in Port Isabel.

Another storm swept ashore on August 26th, and again a large group of tourists sought shelter in the quarantine station. At Tarpon Beach, every building except the lighthouse and the quarantine station was either heavily damaged or destroyed. Most of the destruction was caused by the high waves and a general inundation of the Island. The wind itself, which

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barely reached tropical storm status, caused little damage. Repairs took several months, but by 1910, Tarpon Beach and the Casino Hotel were once again open to the public.

Over the next 15 years, several violent Gulf storms damaged or destroyed much of Tarpon Beach, including the Casino Hotel. During this period, the only Island hotel consistently open was the Tarpon Beach Hotel, located bayside and built-in 1908 by Jesus Vega of Brownsville.

In 1926, James A. Dickinson rebuilt the Casino, complete with a water toboggan slide and two fast speedboats to transport passengers to and from the Island. A bus met every boat upon its arrival to take all passengers to the hotel. There was even a lifeguard stationed on the beach when people were in the water.

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Business was brisk over the next few years, and though the great depression cast a pall on most of the country, the Casino continued its operation.

But we who live on the Island know we are always just one hurricane away from utter destruction as illustrated by the following article published in the July 6th, 1933 edition of the Brownsville Herald: “PORT ISABEL, 3:45 p.m., the afternoon wind at Port Isabel was increasing slightly and has changed a little toward the east. Otherwise, the situation remained unchanged from this morning. Three people from the Padre Island Casino were all at the coastguard station on Padre Island when their telephone line went out.

Several more hurricanes struck the Island during the summer-fall of 1933, doing much damage to Tarpon Beach structures. Though heavily damaged, the Casino was repaired and back in business in time to host a gathering of the Port Isabel Rotary Club. In addition to a meal, the group of 25 Rotarians enjoyed watching a coastguard drill put on by the members of the station on Padre Island.”

In March of 1942, a pair of Memphis tourists visiting Brazos Island decided they’d like to have lunch at the Casino Hotel. Donning swimsuits, the

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pair entered the water and swam the Brownsville ship channel.

After a meal, the two repeated their epic swim arriving at Brazos half an hour later.

In a January 14th, 1945 article, Frank Dobie wrote: “A Gulf storm took the top story off the Padre Island Hotel. Winds have swept the sand out from under it. No deserted bunk-house ever looked more dilapidated; yet it has more ancient signs about “cover charges,” “cashier,” “family meals with all the trimmings,” “European plan,” “American plan,” “laundry,” etc. than the Waldorf Astoria. You can sit in one of the two old rope bottomed chairs on the wide front gallery and look over the Gulf, listen to the surf break, watch for a fishing sail and feel your consciousness absorbed into the eternity of the universe.

The noiseless tooth of time continued her meal, and the old Casino faded into obscurity.

Sometime in the early 1950s, it was demolished, and today there is no visible evidence of its existence on Padre Island.

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HEARING POP UP CLINIC COMING SOON TO THE RGV THIS NOVEMBER 2020!

HELP US ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION,

“UNTIL EVERY CHILD IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY HEARS!”

Disability Chamber of Commerce Rio Grande Valley and Aid the Silent have united forces and partnered for a one of a kind opportunity in the RGV! We need partners like you to give the gift of hearing aids to underserviced children in the Rio Grande Valley who are deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH).

Aid The Silent is a non-profit organization, founded by Emma Faye Rudkin who is deaf. Aid the Silent is focusing on the Rio Grande Valley for their next hearing aid pop up clinic. It has come to their attention that youth in rural or inner-city areas have a difficult time getting to an ENT for clearance for hearing aids, getting to a pediatrician for a referral to go to an ENT and finally getting to an audiologist to be fitted for hearing aids. Aid the Silent is setting up a pop-up clinic in The Valley.

They will have a medical and audiologist team to service our youth. It will be completely free. The goal is to get children and teens in hearing aids.

This is a two part clinic: • First will be to identify the youth and get them to the pop up clinic, see doctors and get earmolds made.

• Second: the student will then be fitted with hearing aids and earmolds.

Here is what the ideal candidate looks like: • Child or teen that has already been identified with hearing loss • Child or teen with parents that have had difficulty navigating the system to receive medical clearance from ENTs and Audiologists • Child or teen who’s family cannot afford hearing aids • Child or teen with no insurance or limited Medicaid coverage or insurance that does not cover hearing aids or corresponding appointments Limited Numbers Will Be Seen To Apply for Services - email development@aidthesilent .com to start the application process.

According to the Hearing Loss Association, “hearing loss has been shown to negatively impact nearly every dimension of the human experience: including physical health, emotional and mental health, perceptions of mental acuity, socials skills, family relationships and self-esteem, not to mention work and school.”

Hearing loss without proper care and resources can harm every aspect of a deaf child’s life. The harm carries over into adulthood as we see in the overlooked older deaf community as they struggle with severe unemployment rates and they are dependent upon government involvement for the rest of their lives.

Please consider becoming a part of our mission to radically change young deaf lives in the Rio Grande Valley and the state of Texas.

To sponsor go to https://givebutter.com/helpRGVhear Please consider supporting this great project and remember that any size donation is welcomed. Please contact Evelyn Cano at (956) 522-5206 or Esmeralda Leal at (956) 605-8555 for more information and ways you can help. We will also be needing a few volunteers during the two dates of the pop up clinic.

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The man in the photo looks directly into the camera, hair and mustache neatly combed, hands on his lap. Seated on a wicker chair, he wears a suit, his shoes worn with use but clean.

His gaze stopped Odilia “Odie” Peña Norquest in her tracks, right in the middle of the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg.

“That’s my grandpa!” she recalled exclaiming. “How did this picture get here? Where’s my grandma?”

Odie and her husband, Carrol “Kelly” Norquest Jr., had been browsing the altars at the museum’s annual Día de los Muertos event Nov. 1, 2018. Odie liked looking at old photographs and was enjoying the framed pictures on the large altar in the center of the exhibit. The museum curated that particular altar, known as the Mystery Altar, to pay tribute to the unidentified people within a collection of photographs in the archives that did not have any stories or other information attached to them — not even names.

The altar also served as a reminder of the importance to document family photos as a good preservation practice.

The photo that caught Odie’s eyes did have a name — and a story. Odie grew up seeing photographs from different eras of her grandparents, Teófilo Peña Reyna and María Peña Rodríguez, in one photo frame. The frame on the Mystery Altar did not show Odie’s grandmother. The museum found the pictures, but without any information, separately within the collections in 1990.

Who donated the photographs is a mystery. The Norquests had donated to the museum before — Kelly’s combat boots and uniforms from when he was drafted are on display in the exhibits.

To their knowledge, they had not donated that particular photograph.

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That day, Odie and Kelly notified a staff member at the museum, and the revelation that a photo on the Mystery Altar had been identified by a family member attracted attention. The revelation led the museum to add a plaque about Teófilo, explaining who he was and told part of his story — an

unknown face in an unclaimed photo no longer.

Though Odie was familiar with her grandparents’ portraits, she had not personally known her grandparents.

Odie’s father was 12 years old when his mother died, and his father died

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shortly thereafter. Their family tree branches into the present — and future — through her children and grandchildren. Kelly had spoken with Odie’s father at length about her family story and became familiar with those historical details.

The roots of the family dig deep into the history of the Rio Grande Valley through the distribution of Spanish land grants and the Mexican Revolution of 1910.

The Colonial Viceroy in Mexico City granted the Peña family three porciones south of the Rio Grande along the San Juan river. The settlement that populated there, some 25 miles south of Ciudad Mier, was called Arcabuz — named for an arquebus firearm a Spanish soldier lost at the river’s waterfall crossing. The people there called Teófilo’s father the cacique de los rancheros, or chief of the ranchers. He also acted as a local judge under Mexican President Porfirio Díaz.

Teófilo inherited the title at his father’s death about 1910, a challenging time to have that position of power on the eve of the overthrow of Díaz.

On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero launched the Mexican Revolution.

Madero charged Venustiano Carranza to oversee the revolution in Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. His followers, the Carrancistas seized control, disrupting Teófilo’s family life and the livelihood of other ranchers.

The Carrancistas requisitioned livestock to feed the troops and over

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time depleted herds of cattle, sheep and other livestock.

In 1913, Teófilo ran out of animals to give to the hungry Carrancistas.

When they returned for more, Teófilo had nothing. They took him to the cemetery, hoping to change his mind in light of the dire change in scenery.

When Teófilo said no again, a young officer intervened, vouching for Teófilo’s honesty to the colonel who demanded more livestock. The colonel showed compassion, but warned Teófilo that if he saw him again, he would kill him.

The Mexican Revolution had divided the land among the people with an ejido system, and the family reapplied for a piece of their land. Sadly, Teófilo died of cancer soon after and did not enjoy his newly distributed land.

Odie’s father met and married her mother in Arcabuz and had eight daughters. In 1947, they moved north of the border to Monte Alto, Texas, when Odie was 3 years old.

The Norquests were able to help fill in the blanks when it came to Teófilo’s photo in the Mystery Altar, and now

Teófilo fled for his life. He gathered valuables, which were given by his mother, and left his three small children in his wife’s care — Odie’s father had just been born. Teófilo crossed the Rio Grande and headed north, settling in Karnes City, Texas.

There, he met a rancher who found Teófilo’s experience desirable, so they began working together.

that piece of history is preserved —

Teófilo did not forget about the life he had left in Mexico — his own land and loved ones. He left Karnes City to head to Roma, Texas, sending for his uncles still living in Mexico to update him on the family situation. A family gathering determined that it was unsafe for Teófilo to return to his home, so they brought his wife and three children to live in Karnes City.

Some years later, they moved west to Whitsett.

wonders in placing a picture in time.

In the 1930s, the family returned to Arcabuz.

“I enjoy watching our little grandkids

and the portraits properly saved in the archives.

Kelly and Odie urge people to document their family histories. Oral retellings can change over time, so a written record is better. Simply noting the names of people, the location and the date on the back of the photo does

MOSTHistory encourages the community to donate their family photos and stories. Each photo provides a peek into the past, captured for all time.

It is a legacy the Norquests are already seeing, as their family spends much time visiting the various exhibits at the museum.

taking so much interest,” Odie said.

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October 1

HIDALGO COUNTY RUTH BADER GINSBURG MEMORIAL Hidalgo County Women’s Bar Section Quinta Mazatlan 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

“MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER” American Cancer Society Save the Date

October 14

October 23

LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW OF THE 2021 SESSION (VIRTUAL) RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

STICKS & BONES VERTEBRATE TRAIL Quinta Mazatlan 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

DISABILITY (VIRTUAL) EMPLOYER AWARENESS VIRTUAL PRECONFERENCE KICK-OFF Disability Chamber of Commerce 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

THE SYMPHONY STRINGS (VIRTUAL) Valley Symphony Orchestra Save the Date

October 2

October 15

PHARR POLICE DEPARTMENT Pharr Events Center 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

October 1 - 31

ART WALK (VIRTUAL) McAllen Creative Incubator 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 3

LA CORONA GOLF CLASSIC RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Palm View Golf Course 6:30 a.m

MOON OVER MAZATLAN Quinta Mazatlan 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

October 16

56TH ANNUAL ACCESS TO HOPE GALA (VIRTUAL) Access Esperanza Clinics 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat

October 24- 31

THRILLS AND CHILLS TRAIN TOURS Gladys Porter Zoo Save the Date

October 26 - 30

2ND ANNUAL 4 PAWS FOR A CAUSE 5K, 10K, AND ONE MILE SKY SPRINT Edinburg Municipal Park 8:00 am - 11:30 am

NUESTRA HERENCIA VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Edinburg Cultural Arts 7:00 p.m.

TRAIL OF TERROR CITY OF PHARR Pharr/Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

FANDANGO 2020! (VIRTUAL) MASQUERADE DE ORO Museum of South Texas History 6:30 p.m.

October 17

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October 19

ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY (ZOOM)

October 7 - 26 DAY OF GIVING IMAS Save the Date

October 8

CAR SHOW & SHINE PHARR POLICE DEPARTMENT Pharr Events Center 6:00 p.m. - 8:30p.m.

October 10

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD MORNING Quinta Mazatlan 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

October 10 - 31

11TH ANNUAL MISSION PINK 5K WALK/ RUN (VIRTUAL)

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PINK ON PARADE Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness STHS - McAllen 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WALK ‘N’ ROLL FOR RGV MUSIC THERAPY: VIRTUAL 5K AND ADVOCACY WEEK RGV Music Therapy and Wellness Center Save the Date

October 19 - November 1

HASTA LOS MUERTOS BAILAN City of Edinburg Save the Date

October 21

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AWARENESS DAY CAR PARADE DHR Health 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL (ZOOM) MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Guest speaker Texas Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. 11:00 a.m.

GREATER MISSION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 6:00 p.m.

October 30

ALL ABOUT WOMEN (ZOOM) MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

October 30 - 31

THE BERT OGDEN & FIESTA DEALERSHIPS POLO MATCH & HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Save the Date

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CARNAVAL DE CALAVERAS HEB Park - Edinburg 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

1ST ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT HIDALGO COUNTY YOUNG REPUBLICANS Hidalgo County GOP - Parking Lot 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CKF’S HALLOWEEN DRIVE THRU PARADE FOR FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES The St. Michael Event Gallery -Edinburg 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TRICK OR TREAT ON OUR STREET DRIVE THRU Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

November 6

33RD ANNUAL RGV PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RGV PARTNERSHIP Tierra Santa Golf Course 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

November 11

VETERANS DAY VIRTUAL PARADE (FACEBOOK) CITY OF EDINBURG 10:00 a.m.

November 14

MCALLEN CLASSIC CAR CRUISE NIGHT PRESENTED BY CLARK CHEVROLET MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

November 20

MELODY AND RHYTHM (VIRTUAL) VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Save the Date

December 6

THE NUTCRACKER PRESENTED BY RGV BALLET DEBORAH CASE McAllen Performing Arts Center 3:00 p.m.

December 18

A TOUCH OF FROST (VIRTUAL) VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Save the Date

PRESIDENTS’ CUP GOLF MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Palm View Golf Course 8:00 a.m.

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VIRTUAL ART WALK (VIRTUAL) MCALLEN CREATIVE INCUBATOR 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

REIK EN CAMBIO Bert Ogden Arena 8:30 p.m.

November 7

February 5 - 6

HOT JALAPEÑO SKEET SHOOT RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Save the Date 1ST ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL JUAN DIEGO ACADEMY 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

November 7 - 8

FIESTA DE PALMAS MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER & ONLINE Save the Date

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January 29

ARTRAGEOUS FINE ARTS FAIR EDINBURG ARTS FOUNDATION Save the Date

February 7

RGV POKEFEST McAllen Convention Center 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

February 11

CRISTIAN CASTRO HITS TOUR MCALLEN PERFORMING ARTS 8:00 p.m.

March 25

25TH ANNIVERSARY VIDA GALA VALLEY INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT (VIDA) Victoria Palms-Conference Center Donna,T X 6:00 p.m.

April 8 - 10

EDINBURG UFO CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL 2021 Edinburg Cultural Arts Save the Date

April 15

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES (TOURING) McAllen Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

June 19 33RD ANNUAL RIO GRANDE VALLEY SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Mission Event Center 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

August 5 PITBULL Bert Ogden Arena Save the Date

September 8 ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & RICKY MARTIN Bert Ogden Arena 6:00 p.m.

October 7 GABRIEL IGLESIAS - BEYOND THE FLUFFY Bert Ogden Arena 7:00 p.m.

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Come let us create that one of a kind custom piece you've been dreaming of. We've been "creating" for over 15 years.

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520 E. Cedar Ave. Suite E • 956.683.8377 • myamigosimports@gmail.com