SOCIALIFE MAGAZINE | JUNE 2020

HIDALGO CO. EDITION YEAR 16 ISSUE 6

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The sound of bells – from the light “dinging” of hand bells to the deep boom of churchtower bells – has long been an integral part of life along our lower Rio Grande.

Whether calling the faithful to services, sounding an alarm, or heralding the coming and going of river steamer or locomotive, bells have marked the cycles of the year and events great and small for those along the Great River.

In the second-floor section known as the “River Highway” (part of the Museum’s signature exhibit series, Rio Grande Legacy) is a large bronze bell, cracked down one side. Over thirty years ago this weathered relic came to light in a scrap yard at San Juan, Texas, under a load of junk metal from Monterrey, Nuevo León. Upon finding the bell, the yard manager made a phone call, and presently word of it came to the then Hidalgo County Historical Museum in Edinburg. Intriguing enough as an artifact, the bell stirred even more interest because of the raised lettering in old Spanish around it, and a date: March 6, 1836 – the day the Alamo fell.

There was much excitement locally, and much speculation – namely, did the bell have anything to do with the battle of the Alamo? The question was bound to come up, not only because of the famous date but also because of the year itself. For, by coincidence (or maybe not; the universe works in strange ways at times) the bell’s

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arrival and discovery occurred early in 1986, the year of the Texas Sesquicentennial -- the 150th anniversary of the Texas Revolution itself.

For some time after its discovery the bell was displayed in San Juan, and that city wanted to keep the bell. But the scrap yard was owned by an HCHM trustee, and eventually the “Alamo Bell” (as it was inevitably christened) was donated to the HCHM (now the MOSTH) where it has been on exhibit ever since.

A study of the veteran relic hints at its past.

A gaping crack spirals up from the bottom rim (in bell lingo, the “sound bow”); there a clapper struck repeatedly over many years, suggesting that the bell did not swing but hung stationary. There is further wear in the “cannons”, cast-on loops on top used for suspending the bell. Two of them are deeply worn, possibly from iron chains; similar old campanas still hang that way, in church towers across the Rio Grande. Although

stationary, the bell probably swayed a bit when being struck; the chains probably wearing slowly into the loops. Another mystery is on the front: faintly visible in low relief is an oval-shape halo of light rays where, at one time, an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe must have been present. What happened to it, and why was it removed?

NO ONE KNOWS. And what about an “Alamo connection”?

The answer may lie in the Spanish inscription encircling the bell. The lettering is mostly a mixture of words, abbreviations, and symbols in an older form of Spanish; the famous date was recognized quickly, but a more complete transcription came later. Here is what appears around the bell (unfortunately the computer doesn’t include antique Spanish abbreviations in its program, so some of the contractions are given as words):

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De . M De . Z …PE . ECHA ESPENSAS . De . ESTE RESYNDARYO . P . DYSPOS.on De S . Y[?] [break in the bell] . AY. a Mto. Da .

Ma . GVADALVPE . ECHA …

Po Bo Mzo 6 De 1836 Shortly after the bell came to HCHM, Edinburg attorney and historian Laurier B. McDonald, a Museum Founder with a lifelong interest in this region’s past, offered to help untangle the inscription. Using an obscure but essential book, The Handbook for Translators of Spanish Historical Documents (published in 1941 by the University of Texas), he suggested the following transcription and translation: ECHA A (LA) ESPENSA DE ESTE RESYNDARIO POR (LA) DISPOSICION DE S [break] ALLELUJA MUERTE DONA MARIA GUADALUPE DE MELENDEZ PEDRO BEATO MARZO 6 1836 Translation: MADE AS AN OFFERING OF THIS COMMUNITY THROUGH THE GOOD GRACES OF S/ [break] IN MEMORY OF THE LATE DONA MARIA GUADALUPE DE MELENDEZ

MADE AT THE EXPENSE OF THIS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR [or BY?] THE DISPOSITION OF S. A. Ya. D. Ma. GUADALUPE According to UT, the six-letter formula might stand for: S(anta) Y(lustrisima?) (de la?) M(adre) D(ona) M(aria) (de) GUADALUPE That is where the matter lies. A connection with the Alamo has not been established. Based on what we do know, this is probably the general story: Sometime around 1836 the congregation of an unidentified location in Mexico (perhaps in or near Monterrey, N.L.?), had a church bell cast. The bell’s inscription may commemorate the underwriting of the bell by a local person; or it may, in some manner, commemorate Santa Anna’s victory at the Alamo. During its service life the bell evidently hung stationary, and was rung by a clapper striking the rim at the same place; this probably caused the bell to crack eventually.

Later the bell was removed from the tower (did it fall, causing the crack to widen and spiral?) The raised-relief image of the Virgin of Guadalupe was erased, leaving only the faint outline of the halo. Later still the bell was sold for scrap, and ended up in San Juan, Texas in 1986. The rest, as they say, is history. Efforts to obtain a final translation of the inscription will continue, possibly putting to rest the mystery of the bell.

BLESSED PETER MARCH 6, 1836 Meanwhile, a copy of the inscription had been sent to the University of Texas at Austin, asking if they could help. UT-A suggested the following translation:

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It was a mission accomplished. For the first time ever, the City of Mission was named an All-America City on June 23, 2019, at the 70th annual All-America City awards in Denver.

“I’ve always known Mission is a city with unlimited possibilities,” Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña said. “Being named a 2019 All-America City just reinforced our place among the great cities of our nation. This is one of the goals I wanted to accomplish for our community, and thanks to our civic engagement, our devoted delegation and our great projects, we did it!”

The National Civic League recognizes only ten communities each year for outstanding civic accomplishments. To win, each community must demonstrate civic engagement, innovation, inclusiveness and collaboration by describing successful efforts to address pressing local challenges.

It was the first year the City of Mission applied for the award, and they were named a top 20 finalist. Their theme was: Mission Possible, a play off the American action spy films starring Tom Cruise. Mission’s presentation highlighted the city’s pet adoption program — Mission Pawsible, the expansion of the local food pantry and blessing boxes that serve as mini outdoor pantries placed throughout the community,

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along with their tennis program for the visually impaired, the only program of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. The honor came at a time of mourning for the city following the tragic death of one of their police officers, Jose “Speedy” Espericueta.

“Our Mission delegation worked tremendously hard for this award. We arrived in Denver only to deal with the devastating news of the loss of our Mission police officer,” City Manager Randy Perez said. “I boarded a plane early the next morning and left even though I was part of the presentation. It was heartbreaking for our community. Our delegation rallied, and they represented the best Mission has to offer and proved what a wonderful place Mission is to live, in memory of Speedy.”

The All-America City Award shines a spotlight on the incredible work taking place in communities across the country. The city dedicated its award to Espericueta. “We did this for Speedy. Our community came together and honored his memory with this historic win,” Mayor O’Caña said. “We lost our friend and hero in the line of duty as he was protecting our community. The way our city responded with heart and soul shows why we are an All-America City.”

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SAFE. TRUSTED. READY. At South Texas Health System, patient safety is always our top priority.

This commitment, which is embodied by our CEOs and everyone throughout our System, is reflected in South Texas Health System Edinburg, Heart and McAllen Hospitals earning Hospital Safety Grade “A” from The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent watchdog setting the nation’s highest standards for patient safety.

In fact, during these unprecedented times, our commitment has never been more evident. Whether providing advanced, life-saving treatment to an individual suffering from a

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Having moved forward and resumed surgical and other elective procedures, we recognize that some people may be concerned about going to the hospital or a doctor’s clinic even as they seek to

address pressing health issues.* Please know that we have taken extraordinary measures to help ensure the health and safety of patients, physicians, staff and our community. In addition to following the guidelines of the State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and our local Infection Control and Prevention Team, we have implemented extra precautionary measures and additional safety protocols for our staff, physicians and patients to help ensure a safe and clean environment.

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Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center In March, the Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization faced the prospect of complete shutdown.

Hidalgo County’s Covid-19 confinement orders threatened to shutdown our 17 low-cost adult education class sites in the Rio Grande Valley from La Joya to Mercedes, however, our instructors rose to the challenge! They went fully online. ESL, GED, Spanish as a Second Language (SSL, Computer Literacy, and Citizenship classes became Zoom classes. Instructors became tech experts.

Our students found new ways to keep in touch (Hello WhatsApp Jitsy). Never underestimate the human spirit!! “Students are encouraged to attend class face to face or online at this time, follow social distancing, and wear a mask as needed to stay safe.

Students are mature and are dedicated and want to succeed,” says Diana G. Farias, Executive Director.

We serve nearly 500 low-to-moderate income adults every year.

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We have so many to thank. We owe a debt of gratitude to our interns from Texas A&M who assisted us with everything from phone calls to promotional visits. Thank you to Cambridge Press for providing several free months of online ESL services. A big thanks to Workforce Solutions, who we have worked with for over four years. So grateful for the ongoing help from ProLiteracy, Literacy ConNexus and Literacy Texas. We couldn’t do it all without help from our local municipalities to include, The City of McAllen, The City of Pharr, and our county precincts, Precincts 2 and 3.

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We will work towards our goal which is to afford every student a chance to get into STC, or UTRGV or a technical college. We practice our motto daily: “RGVLC provides economic opportunities by empowering our communities through adult education and literacy” The ESL and GED preparation classes increase the ability for lowincome adults to secure jobs and an education will open a world of higher-paying careers for them. The RGVLC students will help instill in their children a lifelong love of learning that can be passed down from generation to generation.

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ETIQUESTIONS Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa

Is it considered ok to multitask while attending a virtual event? It is so tempting, since we are all not actually in the same room physically.

This is a great question! You are right that it is tempting to multitask while attending a virtual event. However, just like you would refrain from multitasking during an in person event, it is a good idea to avoid it when attending a virtual event as well. If you are unable to pay attention to the person speaking, it appears rude... whether in person or virtually.

Try to set your computer up in a place where distractions are at a minimum.

I have been attending a lot of virtual events lately, and I am never sure what to do when someone on the line forgets to mute their microphone. Help!

I am hosting my first Zoom Cocktail Party this weekend, and I am not sure of what things I need to keep in mind to make this a great experience for everyone attending.

This is such a common issue these days. It is very important to mute your microphone when attending virtual events because it blocks out any background noise or any feedback that may occur if your microphone was unmuted the entire time. It is always a great idea to begin your virtual event with some reminders for everyone. Simply say, “please do not forget to mute your mic before we all get started so that we don’t have any background noise. Just unmute when you want to speak.” Then, if someone forgets, it is ok to say, “Can everyone make sure your microphone is muted? I keep getting some feedback on my end.

Thank you.” It is never a great idea to call someone out individually or by name. Just make a broad statement, and you will see people will usually comply.

This is such a good question and such a fun event. Please take your duties as host seriously. Just as you would do in an inperson event, make sure to greet everyone when they log in.

Facilitate the conversations and make sure that one person does not dominate the evening. Call on specific people and give them time to contribute to the conversation. At the end of the event, make sure to thank everyone for attending.

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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Quinta M A Z AT L A N

The Not So Lonesome Dove

By Colleen Hook, Executive Director at Quinta Mazatlan | Photography by Jaime Villarreal

The male and female construct a platform nest of loose twigs in natives such as the Prickly Pear, Ebony and Mesquite

The mornings in the Thornforest now belong to the White-winged Doves cooing “Who cooks for YOU…Who cooks for YOU”. Breeding season has begun for this dove and will continue through summer. The male and female construct their platform nest of loose twigs. In the Rio Grande Valley, they prefer ebony, mesquite and prickly pear habitat. The female usually lays two smooth, off-white, one-inch oval eggs, and both parents incubate the eggs. Both parents also care for and feed the young, which are called “squabs’. Unlike most other birds, doves of both sexes produce a “crop milk” as a food source for their squabs. White-winged Doves are nearly 100% vegetarian.

At one time, South Texas was their home with an estimated population of several million in the early 1900’s. After the loss of much of their South Texas nesting habitat, they increased their range and now are found throughout Texas and beyond.

Doves are far from lonesome, contrary to the title of the famous 1985 novel and TV series titled “Lonesome Dove”. There are over 308 species, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. North America has 11 species; Texas and the LRGV has 7 species. The White-winged Dove easily

Summer is breeding season in the LRGV for White-winged Doves

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outshines the others as being the most important, serving as a symbol, source of food, economic generator and messenger.

The White-winged Dove’s name is derived from the clear white outline of feathers on the edge of each wing. They are a soft grey, with red legs, blue eye ring and orange irises. This beautiful dove has been able to adapt to people and live in urban areas, but much of our wildlife has not, due to replacing native plants with ornamental plants. I believe the greatest responsibility as planners and architects of our homes, businesses, and cities, is the protection and development of our habitat for the health and wellbeing of all.

How about we all extend a wild olive branch or other native tree home to the beautiful White-winged Dove? Enjoy the great outdoors with your family.

Follow Quinta Mazatlán on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube @QuintaMazatlan to learn more about our natural and cultural heritage in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas.

The female usually lays 2 off-white, oval eggs, and both parents incubate the eggs

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CHRISTIE CANTU IS WITH NORMA MADRIGAL TURKINGTON. TEQUILA MOONLIGHTING IN SOUTH PADRE! #SOCIALIFING #SOUTHPADREISLAND

ALEXIS LONGORIA, EXCITED FOR THE COURTS TO BE OPEN AGAIN, ALTHOUGH WE HAD TO STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE AND GO TO THE FAR END IN MCALLEN TX #SOCIALIFING

CHERYLL ANDERSON IS IN EDINBURG, TEXAS. HOME SCHOOL REWARDS #SOCIALIFING

ANASTASIA RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, #SOCIALIFING WITH MY BOYS AS THEY GATHERED LEAVES AND FLOWERS FROM OUR GARDEN, POPPED IN ROSES, AND MADE THEIR OWN CUSTOM BOUQUETS FOR TEACHERS FOR THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL PARADE. AT HOME IN MISSION, TEXAS

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GIGI MORALES IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. WE CELEBRATED OREOS’S BDAY VIA ZOOM, IT WAS A BLACK AND WHITE EVENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TX #SOCIALIFING

GLORIA CHAMPION GARCIA, OUR FIRST OUTING IN 2 MONTHS—#SOUTHPADREISLAND TX #SOCIALIFING

EMILY STUBLER AND ERIC ALVAREZ ENJOYING A RELAXING WEEKEND. #SOCIALIFING IN AUSTIN, TX

DIANA GARZA NEGRETE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. 80TH BDAY FOR ONE OF OUR BEST FRIENDS....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUDY MUNGUIA!!! #SOCIALIFING

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DIANA GARZA NEGRETE, WALKING AND SPENDING TIME WITH MY OLDEST GRANDSON, LORENZO, IN AUSTIN, MISSING PRECIOUS TIME @ SPI#SOCIALIFING

LANA DE LEON IS AT THE BLUEBIRD THEATER. DENVER, CO DOWNTOWN DENVER THE BLUEBIRD THEATER A SMALL VENUE FOR CONCERTS MADE ME THINK OF THE HISTORIC CINE DEL REY DOWNTOWN MCALLEN AND I GOT A LITTLE TEARY EYED. WALKED AROUND CITY PARK WHERE THE MLK MEMORI

LUCIANO CHANO GARZA, WESLACO #BESTFRIENDS SINCE 1ST GRADE--SOCIALIFING, AND WATCHING THEIR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL 2020 VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT ON FB LIVE! CELEBRATING TOGETHER & REMEMBERING THEIR SWEET WHS MEMORIES! #SENIORS2020 #VIRTUALCOMMENCEMENT #WESLACO

LAURA GUTIERREZ IS IN PALMHURST, TEXAS. JUST WATCHING OUR OUTDOOR CAT CHILLAX AFTER EATING A SCRUMPTIOUS RODENT. #SOCIALIFING

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VANESSA MARIE VERA, BEST SOCIAL DISTANCING GRADUATION PARTY EVER! DONNA, TEXAS #SOCIALIFING

BLANCA BOCANEGRA GARCIA - IT’S BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT WE HAD SEEN OUR BABIES...THIS CORONA HAS US GOING CRAZY BUT WE’RE STILL STAYING SAFE... EDINBURG_DONNA OUTSKIRTS #SOCIALIFING

NAN CONNER COGHILL IN YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA. QUARANTINE FOR DOGS! #SOCIALIFING

PRISCILLA BORBOLLA, ARTS AND CRAFTS AT HOME FROM A DARK COPPER MIRROR TO AN ANTIQUE GOLD #COVID19 #SOCIALIFING #CRAFTING

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So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living form will accompany and sustain it. —Aaron Copland, composer

We are eager to announce our 2020-21 season, and we know you are eager to attend.

As we watch and wait to determine when it is safe to proceed with concerts, we invite you to find us online and enjoy the music we are sharing digitally.

We thank you in advance for your enthusiasm and your participation.

Every VSO ticket purchase is not only the price of admission, it is also a sign of support, a generous gift, and an investment in making the Valley a place where people want to live, work, and celebrate.

Thank you from all of us at the Valley Symphony Orchestra.

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Summa Summatime!

Fruit On Ice

10 N Broadway St. - McAllen, Texas 78501

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Nieve Mexicana Kikiribu

701 N Veterans Blvd Suite E - Pharr, Texas 78577

Call (956) 639-7875 for more information

Yummy’s Ice Cream & Mini Donuts 705 S 10th street - McAllen, Texas 78501

Call (956) 800-4264 for more information

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Call (956) 776-8900 for more information

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Young’s Snow Wiz

2300 Sycamore Ave - McAllen, Texas 78501

Popeye’s Snow Cone

619 S Veterans Rd - San Juan, Texas 78589

Call (956) 971-8181 for more information

Rolling with Cream

129 W Nolana Ave - McAllen, Texas 78504

Call (956) 702-5127 for more information

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www.Ambiancemcallen.com | (956)731-9370 |

@Ambiance.flowersrentals |

@Ambiance.McAllen

CELEBRATING THE BEST 2019 TOP SALES FIRM 2019 TOP LEASING FIRM (OFFICE & RETAIL)

L E A S I N G - B R OK E R A G E - D E V E L OP M E N T - P R OP E R T Y M A N A G E M E N T

DANIEL GALVAN, CCIM 956.451.2983 | dgalvan@cbcworldwide.com www.cbcworldwide.com Listing information provided by Coldwell Banker Commercial RGV. Information is deemed to be reliable but is not guaranteed. ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, dba Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, dba Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates fully supports the principles of the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Coldwell Banker Commercial and the Coldwell Banker Commercial Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, dba Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates.

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Neighborhood: Villa Norte #3

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N. McAllen

This light and airy home in N. McAllen captivates you from the moment you drive up. This 5 bed/5 bath home sits on a large corner lot that home sits on a 1/2 acre corner lot, surrounded by mature trees in the prestigious Villa Norte subdivision.This home features an open living room with custom built ins, plenty of sunlight and goes right out to the sweeping covered back patio and sparkling in-ground pool. The kitchen conveys with stainless steel appliances such as a refrigerator, double oven, dishwasher and microwave and two dining areas frame the kitchen: a large formal dining space and a breakfast area for family time. The bedrooms are large, each with their own bath. The Master suite features built-ins, large bath with a garden tub, separate shower and private toilet, a spacious walk-in closet and double vanity. Other features of this fantastic home include interior/ exterior speaker system, bonus room/office, pool house with a maid’s quarters and full bath and full laundry room. Minutes from Trenton/10th shopping district.

Sally Fraustro Guerra B R O K E R A S S O C I AT E

REPRESENTING BUYERS + SELLERS COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL (956) 458-0085 (956) 631-1322 sally.guerra@coldwellbanker.com

MEDICAL CLINIC AVAILABLE - 8,505 S.F. FINISHED OUT WITH SOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

For more informa�on: info@levcor.com or 713.952.0366

PHARR TOWN CENTER

500 North Jackson Road, Pharr, Tx 78577

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: • • • • • • • •

Finished out with complete medical equipment Located in the booming retail area of Pharr, Texas Located along the highly trafficked N. Jackson Road & Highway 83 470,000 S.F. Shopping Center Anchor tenants include Main Event, Cinemark and Academy Over 3 million visitors to Pharr Town Center a year 1.5 million people live in the Rio Grande Valley There are over 5 million people within an hour’s drive from our center across the border that come to Pharr to shop and eat.

• Jackson Road is on of the main thoroughfares from Mexico that leads right into our project.

Traffic Counts

124,000 cpd - US Expressway 83 25,000 cpd - North Jackson Road

Consumer Expenditure - Ent. and Rec.

Parking Provided Parking Ra�o Average

3,381 9.6 / 1,000 cars

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Total

Entertainment/Recrea�on

$5,165

166 $81,143,703

Entertainment/Recrea�on-Fees & Admissions

$1,154

181 $18,135,780

June 1

MANIC MONDAY MIXER (ZOOM) RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

June 3

HOMESCHOOL DAYS: ART HISTORY (DIGITAL) International Museum of Art & Science Theimasonline.com 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

June 6

BREW-SEUM @ HOME WITH IMAS (DIGITAL) International Museum of Arts & Science theimasonline.org 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

June 11

TASTE MCALLEN McAllen Chamber of Commerce McAllen Convention Center CANCELLED

June 15

RGV U.S. CENSUS AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP KICK-OFF U.S. Census Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 11:00 a.m.

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June 17

July 1

July 24 - 26

RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 11:00 a.m.

Covid-19 Healthcare Forum Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

McAllen Convention Center Save the Date

THE FUTURE OF HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESSES WEBINAR (ZOOM)

ZZ TOP McAllen Performing Arts CANCELLED

June 25

CANCER SURVIVORS PARADE OF HOPE DHR Health and Renaissance Cancer Foundation Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 6:00 p.m.

June 26

VIRTUAL MUSEUM HAPPY HOUR MOST History 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

June 30

MISTAKES THAT LED TO SUCCESS (ZOOM) RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 9:00 a.m.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIVESTREAM

July 2

MCA TALKS (ZOOM) What is the state of the pandemic in Hidalgo County?

With Judge Richard Cortez McAllen Chamber of Commerce 10:00 a.m.

FLOAT ON PARADE City of McAllen 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

July 3

MCA2 VIRTUAL ART WALK McAllen Creative Incubator 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

July 4

CONCERT IN THE SKY

TEXAS HUNTERS & SPORTSMAN’S EXPO

July 29 - August 2 MXLAN

McAllen Convention Center Oval Park CANCELLED

August 1

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

August 13 - 15

EDINBURG UFO CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL 2020 Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance Save the Dates

City of McAllen Broadcast Live

August 22

July 6

DHR Health and Hope Family Health Center Louie’s Backyard - SPI Save the Date

VIRTUAL MANIC MONDAY (ZOOM) RGV Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m.

15TH ANNUAL “FISHING FOR HOPE” TOURNAMENT

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August 27

PRETTY IN PEARLS Comfort House Embassy Suites Convention Center 6:30 p.m.

September 3

RED CAPE GALA Capable Kids Pharr Event Center 6:30 p.m.

September 9

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & RICKY MARTIN - LIVE CONCERT Bert Ogden Arena 6:00 p.m.

September 18

HONIG WINE DINNER Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina 7:00 p.m.

September 24

25TH ANNIVERSARY VIDA GALA Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) Victoria Palms-Conference Center - Donna,TX 6:00 p.m.

September 25

LATINA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance Save the Date

JUANES: MAS FUTURO QUE PASADO McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

October 2 PITBULL

Bert Ogden Arena 6:00 p.m.

October 30

MCALLEN HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL BY THE BERT OGDEN & FIESTA DEALERSHIPS The Victory Cup Save the Date

November 7

2021 January 29

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

February 7

RGV POKEFEST

HOT JALAPEÑO SKEET SHOOT

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

RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Save the Date

February 11

CRISTIAN CASTRO HITS TOUR McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

October 15

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

October 16

56TH ANNUAL ACCESS TO HOPE GALA Access Esperanza Clinics Save the Date

October 22

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

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30 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAMES NOW COMBINED AT ONE PRICE STARTING AS LOW AS $150 - FEATURING -

South Padre Island Tournament Dec. 18-19 Women’s Basketball

Bert Ogden Arena Dec. 2 & Feb. 18 Men’s & Women’s Basketball

Reserve your seats by Aug. 1 and enjoy free popcorn!

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