SOCIALIFE MAGAZINE | JULY 2020

HIDALGO CO. EDITION YEAR 16 ISSUE 7

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Essential Leaders 2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Effective Chambers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Wings Over the Magic Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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UTRGV celebrates Class of 2020 with one-of-a-kind ceremony

By Melissa Vasquez

COVID-19 may have crashed the in-person graduation ceremonies for UTRGV, but that did not stop the university from celebrating with its more than 3,000 Spring 2020 graduates, during its first ever Virtual Commencement event.

UTRGV’s Class of 2020 will forever be a one-of-a-kind class that deserves a distinct virtual event to celebrate this major milestone – even if it meant watching from the comfort of their own homes with their family and loved ones.

This unique class had to learn to adapt to a rapidly changing world, especially when UTRGV in March had to shut down and move classes online to ensure health and safety of the university community. It was the best way to practice social distancing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the transition was not without its challenges.

UTRGV President Guy Bailey spoke to the class via big and small screens everywhere, letting them know how proud he was of them for having “adjusted this spring to the most disruptive semester in the history of American higher education.”

“I’ve been in higher education 41 years, and I have never seen anything like this,” Bailey said. “And, I can’t tell you how proud I am of you for the way you’ve adjusted, for the way you have met this challenge, and of the way you’ve conquered.” Bailey also told students what they have learned in the past few weeks – resiliency, adjusting and adapting to change on the fly, and dealing with hardship – is just as important as what they have learned throughout their entire education. “I know it’s been hard. I know it’s been difficult, but you have blazed a trail, and you will blaze that trail for the rest of your lives. We’re very proud of you and for what you have achieved,” he said.

RIN G I NG IN A NE W CHAPTER

Briana Cortez is one UTRGV student who refused to let the pandemic rain on her parade.

The Brownsville resident was chosen to serve as the first Virtual Commencement Bell Ringer. She rang the ceremonial commencement bell toward the end of the ceremony, a tradition at every UTRGV commencement that signifies a rite of passage from one stage in life to a new and distinguished stage.

Cortez, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Biology, celebrated her summa cum laude honors with a morning,

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socially distanced watch party with her family.

“I am so grateful to my family and friends for making me feel so special and loved,” Cortez said. “They did not allow the pandemic to cast a cloud on one of the most significant events in my life. I am eternally grateful and appreciative for their efforts in trying to make up for this untraditional commencement ceremony.” she said.

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ONE FOR TH E H IS TO R Y B O O KS For Silver Salas, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, this year will be the one he tells his children and grandchildren about.

“I can honestly say I will never forget my last semester as an undergraduate student.

This was and continues to be a monumental year that will go down in the history books,” Salas said. “As unfortunate as the events are, these are the times that we will tell our children and grandchildren about. I feel it is important to acknowledge all the hardships we have faced together as a class and as people, to do better not only for us, but for generations to come.” Salas said he watched the ceremony with his immediate family, who have been his rock throughout his college career, during a brunch graduation party to celebrate his achievements.

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In 2016, Richard Camuccio left his family and friends, packed up his car and drove from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the Rio Grande Valley to study at UTRGV and get a Master of Science degree in physics.

“I definitely feel like it was worth it, and I feel much stronger as a student and scientist for it,” he said. “There were a lot of struggles and other factors along the way that I never foresaw. But I persevered, and it was entirely worth it.”

Camuccio watched the commencement ceremony with his family on a video chat.

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After the ceremony, he said, he was part of a watch party to witness the historic Space X –NASA launch that will send two astronauts into space.

“My goal since I can remember has been to become an astronaut, and seeing this launch is having a profound impact on me,” Camuccio said. “This event is also significant

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for SpaceX, being their first manned flight, and for NASA and the United States, as this is the first American launch since 2011.

In August, Camuccio will be back on the road. He has been accepted into the doctoral program in physics at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

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CONCERT IN THE FOREST FEATURING THE CICADAS

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

The cidada concert is happening this summer in the Thornforest at Quinta

The emergence of the cicadas is the delight of many an animal such as

Mazatlán. The high-pitched song of the insect is a mating call belted out by

raccoons, turtles and birds. People also eat them barbecued, boiled, baked

males. The females do not sing but respond by flicking their wings together.

and sautéed. Cicadas are not poisonous, which is a big part of their appeal

The noise can be heard up to a half-mile away, which makes the cicadas

to other animals, and they do not harm humans. Their primary defense is

(pronounced suh-KEI-duh) one of the loudest insects in the world.

sheer numbers.

There are over 3,000 species of cicadas, 54 in Texas, 11 of which are in

A forest is home to so many creatures that need to be protected, as they are

the Rio Grande Valley. The Giant Cicada is found only in South Texas and

all part of the Circle of Life—a favorite song of the cicadas. Enjoy the great

is the world’s largest and loudest. The cicada sings by contracting the

outdoors with your family at Quinta Mazatlan, Tuesday to Saturday 8 am to

internal tymbal muscles. It sounds like a steady rain in the forest, a sound

5 pm and Thursdays until 8 pm.

repeated without a pause: zwEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. In addition to attracting a mate, the loud noise keeps other animals away to protect the insect.

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.

Cicadas are difficult to study as they spend almost their entire lives underground as what entomologists call “nymphs”. Nymphs grow underground and feed on tree roots for 5 to 17 years, based on the species. The nymphs of all species pass through four molts. The fifth and final molt occurs above ground. The cicadas emerge in huge groups, numbering millions of insects but they have a short lifespan of about a month above ground.

Every summer the cicadas sing the Song of Life in the forest at Quinta Mazatlán. The world’s largest and loudest insect lives in the Rio Grande Valley—the Giant Cicada. Cicadas have 5 eyes. Two large compound eyes used to visually see the world around them. Three small, jewel-like eyes called ocelli are located between the two main eyes.

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DHR Digital Health offers a remote clinical engagement system readily available to care for the needs of patients in the Rio Grande Valley. Patients who are feeling ill, or need to consult with a physician, but prefer to stay home instead of visiting a clinic, can benefit from DHR Digital Health by communicating symptoms to a healthcare provider via mobile phone, tablet, computer or any electronic device.

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to any of our DHR Health Clinics, a phone attendant will send a text message with a link and provide instructions to obtaining a live appointment. DHR Digital Health is not suitable for emergency situations like a heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening symptoms that require immediate attention should be handled by a physician in person or by calling 911.

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Thank you, DHR! The Disability Chamber Of Commerce Rio Grande Valley Board, advisors and chamber ambassadors would like to formally thank the Doctors Hospital At Renaissance health employees for their very generous donation to our chamber today!

This greatly appreciated financial donation will help DCC-RGV do the following: • Host and support youth entrepreneurship trainings for adults with disabilities in the RGV. • Host and run custom corporate training for businesses who show an interest in hiring people with disabilities in the RGV. • Provide educational webinars to the business sector to increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

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• Execute programming that advocates for disability employment legislation that leads to more community-based, integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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ETIQUESTIONS Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa

How much advance notice should I give someone before inviting them to a virtual social event?

I think it is generally a great idea to give people a couple of weeks notice for any event so that they can plan their calendar. Just like you would send out invitations a couple of weeks in advance for face to face meetings, it is a good idea to give about that much notice for social virtual events as well.

How do you politely leave a virtual meeting or social event?

Parting well is still good etiquette, so this is a good question. One way to handle it is to say, at the beginning of the meeting, that you have a “hard stop” at a certain time. That lets everyone know that when that time arrives, you will be dropping off without any announcement.

Another way is to just let everyone know that you have to leave the meeting, then exit the call without waiting for goodbyes, etc. You don’t want to interrupt the meeting with your exit.

Is it rude to eat during a virtual meeting?

If the virtual meeting is a social event (i.e., cocktail hour, etc.), it is okay to eat. If the virtual meeting is a business meeting, then it is probably better to hold off and eat after the meeting is over or turn off your camera and microphone while eating.

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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J u a n “C h u y ” H i n oj o s a TEXAS SENATOR There are times in our lifetime where we face a crisis and are overwhelmed — this is one of those times. To overcome this monster of a pandemic, we need faith, strength, and patience with each other. We need to work together, stay together, and protect our families. We need to trust our health care providers and those working tirelessly to find a cure to this disease. We must have faith that there is an end to this and we will overcome and be stronger than ever.

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COMMISSIONER, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION

HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

Texans helping Texans is the first that comes to mind when I think about the innovative solutions being addressed during these unexpected times. COVID-19 created economic challenges for the Rio Grande Valley and created the need for the Texas Workforce Commission to provide innovative solutions to address unexpected challenges. By partnering up with the valley’s community colleges, economic development corporations, school districts and discussions with our local legislators, I am confident that we will succeed in addressing the needs of our employers, workforce and diverse industry sectors through various grant programs we have in place. These grant opportunities will assist in retooling and combatting the effects of the pandemic. No one does it better than Texas and Texans helping Texans or in this case South Texans helping South Texans is what differentiates us from all the other states. I have no doubt this will make us stronger as a region.

Hidalgo County has come together to fight this horrible virus at the most critical time.

Our hospitals are sharing resources. Our cities are providing testing sites and grants to small businesses. Our state legislators are soliciting more state resources for us. Our Congressman is working to bring a field hospital. Our medical community and first responders are serving our community day and night. Our schools are preparing to return to a safe environment. Our law enforcement officers continue to protect us.

Our faith organizations continue to pray for us.

Wow! I couldn’t be prouder.

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V i c e nt e G o n z a l e z US REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE 15TH DISTRICT OF TEXAS It can be said that a crisis is certainly a human equalizer. It’s one that doesn’t discriminate.

And one that allows us to realize how profoundly interconnected we all are. However, we are blessed to be from a community that always rises to the challenge of the day. And where crisis often brings out the best in us. We find we are capable of qualities we never knew existed. And that is why we always overcome. Without a doubt this experience will make us wiser and better than before. And because of it we will emerge in a brighter, happier & more triumphant place than we can imagine. Stay strong!

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CEO AT RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF

Having been born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley I have firsthand knowledge of how beautiful our home is. Through the years I’ve seen the Valley grow and develop extensively.

However, the year 2020 has practically brought our community to a halt due to the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic. It reminds us that we live in a constantly changing world requiring motivation and perseverance in order to achieve the goals set forth for our region. We must draw from the core values we all learned growing up in the Rio Grande Valley such as the importance of “la familia”, unity, integrity and faith. We must be prepared to listen and adapt while caring for those that have been gravely impacted by this pandemic. There’s still a lot of work to be done now and in the future. Let’s continue to motivate each other and never give up on our beloved Rio Grande Valley and the communities we serve.

On New Year’s Day I was looking forward to the upcoming year. What could never have been expected became a reality; a worldwide pandemic. Even in the midst of this life changing event, I remain optimistic for a brighter future. I have witnessed the dedication and resolve of our first responders, our medical professionals, our educators, our local businesses and the men and women of our community who go to work every day and make a difference. Because of these people, our lives are made a little easier. We will get through this pandemic, we will see better days and we will be stronger for having gone through these times… together.

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J o h n H . K r o u s e , M D, P h D, M B A DEAN, UTRGV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE The past several months have been extremely difficult for all of us as we address the challenges and tragedies of COVID-19. We should, however, look to the future with hope and optimism. By protecting our families, our community, and ourselves—by treating each other with compassion and respect—by remaining vigilant and practicing good health practices and social distancing—we will defeat this terrible virus and return to the lives that we all cherish. We will prevail. The future is bright for all of us in the Rio Grande Valley!

St eve Ahlenius PRESIDENT & CEO MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE This is Not Our Final Destination. These are unprecedented times. I sometimes refer to this as our moment walking through the “valley of the virus.” The most important thing to remember is that this is not our destination, but a moment we are walking through. We need to continue to strengthen our resolve and confidence and to replace the fear with facts. As a community and as a region, we are very resilient and retain a lot of “grit.” Our greatest asset is us, not resources, infrastructure, money, or connections, but our human spirit.

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Quality of Life! You want it. I want it. Ultimately that is the end goal within each of the Chambers across the Rio Grande Valley. To reach that objective, on the various Chambers’ mission statement after mission statement will be found their prime directive–help their membership, business owners large and small, become successful, make money and grow. As Valley Chambers do that, the domino effect goes into play and communities blossom.

Now someone might ask, What does that do for me?

Rio Grande Valley 2020 Walk of Famer, McAllen’s 2020 Dr. Nedra Kinerk Citizenship Award, McAllen Chamber’s 2014 Woman of the Year, and Futuro RGV President put it precisely.

“Chambers are important because they bring together elements in our community and that sense of community is especially needed now during this COVID-19 pandemic crisis. For example, the McAllen Chamber has an initiative to get the community out to support our local restaurants every Thursday. We want to help keep our restaurants and other small businesses active and strong because when they are active and strong, we, as a community are active and strong. We need to feel we are working together and it’s that love of our community which is more important than anything because I believe love lives forever.”

Across the Valley each Chamber has developed special programs to assist their members whether it’s to understand the COVID-19 small business resources, understand laws regarding reopening, developing new methods of promoting their members to their community or simply offering support and encouragement.

President, Mission Chamber of Commerce, Brenda Enriquez, clarifies how Valley Chambers are essential to the business community.

“I truly feel it’s the relationship between the businesses and the Chambers. Chambers act as a business club, a business family. You are able to network with other businesses, discuss with them the right and wrong ways of doing things, hash out problems and explore various avenues of what works for each of them. Chambers are where our membership can go to find answers, to tackle life together, and tackle a pandemic together.”

Without that backbone for our businesses, many businesses could flounder and not make it to see a new year. On the residential side, many of the Valley chambers offer festivals and events for the communities, another way to bring locals out into public and have a whole lot of fun. Such happenings as Taste McAllen, Onion Festival, Winter Texan Fiesta and Texas Cook ‘Em bringing thousands to put a nice spike in local economies.

Ronnie Larralde

Executive Director, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 602 W University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 383-4974 chamber@edinburg.com www.edinburg.com

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Steve Ahlenius

President & CEO, McAllen Chamber of Commerce

McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 682-2871 www.mcallen.org

Then there are the specialty chambers like RGV Partnership.

“The RGV Partnership (RGVP) drives collaboration and communication across our four-county region to bring attention to our challenges and opportunities,” explains RGV Partnership President/CEO Sergio Contreras. “At the direction of our members and Board of Directors, we are focused on building regional economic prosperity and actively promote business-friendly policies.

“During the pandemic, we have been laser focused on creating awareness of the resources available to our members and non-members to ensure they are equipped with information that will support their organization.”

Sally Fraustro-Guerra

Coldwell Banker La Mansion - SOCIALIFE Magazine McAllen Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board

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One might think Chambers aren’t something they need to think about. The fact of the matter is our Chambers, here in the Valley, are committed to have their cities grow and prosper, which, in the long run, includes every resident.

Chambers make us Valley Strong!

Chambers are where

our membership can

go to find answers, to tackle life together, and tackle a

pandemic together.”

- Brenda Enriquez

President, Mission Chamber of Commerce

Cynthia M. Sakulenzki

President/CEO, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 801 E Fern Ave #131 McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 928-0060 | chamber@rgvhcc.com www.rgvhcc.org

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John Gonzalez

Green Insurance RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Chair

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Brenda Enriquez

President & CEO, Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce

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Karina Lopez

Interim President, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce

Mario Lizcano

SVP & Mission Market President- Texas Regional Bank Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board

DHR Health Administrator of Corporate Affairs Chairman of the Board, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce

Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce 202 W. Tom Landry Rd, Mission Tx 78572 956-585-2727 gmcc@missionchamber.com www.missionchamber.com

Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce 1215 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577 956-402-4332 greaterpharrchamber@pharr-tx.gov www.greaterpharrchamber.com

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Sergio Contreras

President & CEO, RGV Partnership

Billy Canales

Barbara Jean Garza

President/CEO, Weslaco Chamber of Commerce

Bobby Calvillo

Rio Motor Company RGV Partnership Chairman

Affordable Homes of South Tx. Weslaco Chamber of Commerce Board Chair

RGV Partnership 322 S. Missouri Ave., Weslaco, TX. 78596 956-968-3141 www.rgvpartnership.com

Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce 275 S. Kansas, Suite B. Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-2102 chamber@weslaco.com www.weslaco.com

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Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement For 25 years, VIDA (Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement) has helped end poverty in South Texas by assisting economically disadvantaged Rio Grande Valley residents obtain the skills and training necessary to obtain an education. VIDA meets employers’ needs for skilled workers and unemployed workers’ education, skill gaps, and training needs. VIDA’s primary goal is for participants to graduate with a degree or industry-recognized certificate in a high demand occupation and achieve living-wage employment. Sixty-one percent of our approximately 500 students each year are between the ages of 25-50, 68% are female, 35% are single parents, and 46% have two or more dependents in their household. The majority of our graduates are in Allied Health majors (a critical need in this time of COVID-19) followed

by Educational/Social Services, STEM, Specialized Trades, Business, Manufacturing, and Marketable Skills. Our program works. We have a 91% persistence rate, and although 95% of our students enter our program as low-income, the average salary at graduation is $41,721. For every $1.00 invested in human capital through VIDA’s program, there is a $12.12 return on investment to the communities it serves.

Because of this success, VIDA has been featured prominently in two national studies. VIDA was one of nine programs in the nation chosen for a rigorous evaluation, Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education, on the effectiveness for improving the skills and economic conditions of lowincome workers. Additionally, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research featured VIDA in a report on innovations to address unmet needs in job training programs.

From the PACE study: “VIDA’s educational effects are among the largest identified by random assignment studies of programs to promote successful completion of postsecondary education and training.”

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THANK YOU On behalf of the hospitality industry and the world, our team would like to thank all essential sectors for your hard work to keep our families safe and healthy during the past few months and beyond. We can’t wait to have you back.

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To fly! An age-old dream turned reality in 1903 and became the 20th century’s great adventure.

by Tom Fort, senior historian “Aeroplanes” took the Rio Grande Valley up into the air age, on a century-long flight that hasn’t landed yet!

It began early. 1910: As the Mexican Revolution blazed, factions under Carranza, Villa and others fought for control; modern warfare erupted across Mexico. Over Monterrey, Matamoros and elsewhere, opponents scouted each other’s positions with “flying machines.” Some pilots took along pistols, then rifles and simple bombs.

Air warfare began.

1915: Army biplanes from Fort Brown observed the fighting in Matamoros.

Ground fire ripped through fabric-covered wings, giving U.S. military aviation its first taste of combat aloft. Later, the Army used aircraft in border surveillance. Its “Border Air Patrol,” begun in 1919, flew from air strips in McAllen, Laredo, Marfa and other locales between Texas and California. Aerial

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surveillance in border security, started by those Army pilots flying wood-and-linen biplanes, continues today with high tech jet aircraft, helicopters and drones.

After World War I, the “Roaring ‘20s” brought national prosperity that spurred aviation.

Traveling pilots — barnstormers — visited the “Magic Valley,” sold airplane rides and gave many their first flight. With Prohibition in effect, smugglers flew “bootleg” liquor from Mexico. Pilots such as the colorful “Slats” Rodgers not only hauled “hooch” but perhaps more provocatively, guns and munitions. After Prohibition ended, “Slats” moved to Mission and joined a rapidlygrowing service industry: crop dusting.

Experiments in applying powdered insecticide from airplanes spawned crop dusting. With its vast agricultural landscape and armies of insect pests, the flat Valley was a crop-duster’s paradise. By the late

1930s, low-flying planes routinely buzzed fields and groves. Those who could afford it found aerial dusting a major weapon against pests. Though beneficial to farmers, however, the practice often had harmful effects on people living nearby and on the environment. The late 20th century saw efforts made to minimize the health risks.

Today there is less aerial spraying, but on some calm early mornings the familiar sound of “dusters” can still be heard.

“Aviation fever” truly gripped the masses in 1927 when quiet Charles A. Lindbergh was first to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Overnight, his feat gave rise to a new folk hero — the lone, adventurous pilot in leather helmet, goggles and scarf. Later, “Lucky Lindy” flew his famed “Spirit of St. Louis” over the Rio Grande Valley en route to Latin America for a goodwill tour. Though Lindbergh didn’t land here on that trip, he would be back.

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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.

2405 DORADO DRIVE, MISSION, TX

$850,000

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Neighborhood: El Dorado

Sharyland School District

Mission

This beautiful and unique home sits on 1 acre in the exclusive El Dorado subdivision in Mission, TX. This home was thoughtfully designed and carefully executed with several rooms overlooking the gorgeous backyard oasis. It features an open kitchen with granite counter tops, high end stainless steel appliances such as a sub zero refrigerator and a large pantry. Other amenities include a dacour metal roof, 6 spacious bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, large office, 2 half baths, 4 car garage, over sized patio with an outdoor kitchen and a sparkling pool that is great for entertaining! You must see this house to appreciate it!

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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Entertainment/Recrea�on

$5,165

166 $81,143,703

Entertainment/Recrea�on-Fees & Admissions

$1,154

181 $18,135,780

July 1

VIRTUAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIVESTREAM COVID-19 HEALTHCARE FORUM Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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 7 - 10

FRIDAYFEST 2020 (FACEBOOK LIVE) City of Edinburg Save the Date

July 8

DISCOVER H2O: VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP ORIENTATION International Museum of Art & Science 2:00 p.m.

July 9

KIDS SUMMER ACADEMY 2020 Topgolf Pharr 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

July 13

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

MINECRAFT ANIMATORS VIRTUAL KIDS SUMMER CAMP South Texas College Continuing Education To register: https:// blackrocket.com/online/stx/

July 4

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July 3

CONCERT IN THE SKY City of McAllen Broadcast Live

July 6

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

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To register: https://www. southtexascollege.edu/ summer-camps/

July 23

MCATALKS (ZOOM) WILL DISCUSS WHAT CURRENT BUSINESS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POST OFFICE WITH U.S. POSTMASTER LINDA CORDOVA McAllen Chamber of Commerce 10:00 a.m.

July 24 - 26

TEXAS HUNTERS & SPORTSMAN’S EXPO McAllen Convention Center Save the Date

July 26

YOUTH ART CLASS: MACRAMÉ FIBER ART International Museum of Art & Science 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Call to Register: (956) 6812800

July 29 - August 2

MXLAN McAllen Convention Center Oval Park CANCELED

July 30

ECONOMIC INDICATORS IN HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL MARKETS -TEXAS AND RGVRGV Partnership 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m..

August 13 - 15

EDINBURG UFO CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL 2020 Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance CANCELED

August 15

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

August 22

15TH ANNUAL “FISHING FOR HOPE” TOURNAMENT DHR HEALTH AND HOPE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER Louie’s Backyard - SPI Save the Date

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.

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September 5

FREE SATURDAY AT THE MUSEUM Weslaco Museum 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

September 9

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

September 9 - 12

SOUTH TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Edinburg Library and Cultural Arts Save the Date

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,T X 6:00 p.m.

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September 25

LATINA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

October 2

PITBULL Bert Ogden Arena 6:00 p.m.

October 3

LA CORONA GOLF CLASSIC RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Palm View Golf Course 6:30 a.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.

October 30

MCALLEN HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL BY THE BERT OGDEN & FIESTA DEALERSHIPS THE VICTORY CUP Save the Date

November 7

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

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.

HOT JALAPEÑO SKEET SHOOT RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Save the Date

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

October 15

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

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