SOCIALIFE MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020

HIDALGO CO. EDITION YEAR 16 ISSUE 9

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Quinta Mazatlan Saving Migratory Birds

Women of Distinction

Valley Symphony Orchestra

MOST History - Dealing with Pandemics in South Texas

VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Saving Migratory Birds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Women of Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Dealing with Pandemics in South Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Save Migratory Birds

By John Brush, Urban Ecologist, City of McAllen

The world has become a brighter place, quite literally. We affix lights to almost everything we build and use. We use them when we are awake, and many of them continue to shine as we sleep. Our dependency on light, however, can blind us to how it affects the other organisms that share our spaces.

One of the most horrifying sounds for a bird-lover is the sickening thud of a bird hitting a window. It is startling to hear and tragic to see. The most obvious result, though not guaranteed, is the outright death of the bird. The most striking examples occur during migration. In 2017, the Animal Services of Galveston, Texas documented nearly 400 birds killed by one building. A 2014 study done by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and Oklahoma State University put a number to how many birds die from hitting buildings: a whopping 365 to 988 million per year in the United States alone.

Because the majority of American songbirds migrate at night, artificial light plays an important role in causing bird-building collisions. Birds are attracted to light, meaning that brightly lit areas can disorient and lure birds off-track. Towns and cities, where concentrations of buildings and glass surfaces abound, become particularly dangerous. Yet despite the appalling mass death events at buildings like those in Galveston and Charlotte, just over 2 out of every 5 birds that die from collisions are at one of our residences.

The circumstances ultimately responsible for birds crashing into buildings are not going away; birds are going to keep migrating and the number and size of cities will continue to grow. However, there is a readily apparent way we can mitigate the impact: limit how much light we let into the sky.

There are three key areas to focus on to reduce light pollution for birds:

1. Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights. This one is the

simplest solution. If you do not need to have a light on, please turn it off. For example, turning off decorative outdoor lighting, especially when the lights face upward, can make a big difference.

2. Reduce interior lighting. In addition to turning off

lights when rooms are not occupied, this can be accomplished by using task lighting or pulling down window coverings to prevent light trespass.

3. Use fully shielded light fixtures. The less light that escapes into the sky, the less light will meet a thrush or warbler eye. Using fully shielded or downward shielded lights means you are preventing it from escaping above a horizontal plane.

Not just birds would benefit from fewer lights at night; it would benefit our wallets too. An estimated $3 billion dollars is wasted by poor outdoor lighting in the United States alone (IDA), and the fewer lights we use, the smaller effect it has on our electric bills. It also would affect our health. In humans, exposure to ALAN is a risk factor for breast cancer and circadian misalignment, which may have negative effects on our mental and physical well-being.

There are plenty of reasons to reduce our lighting. This fall migration, I hope you will join Quinta Mazatlan and the Center for Urban Ecology in reducing how much light we use at night to help our migratory birds on their way.

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

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The R GV Hi spani c C hamb er o f C o m m e r c e Wo m e n ’s C o m m i tt e e proudly presented the 2020 Women of Distinction Honorees at a recent webinar. The ladies were all judged on their accomplishments in their fields, their community involvement, and their desire to make improvements and open doors for others. There are nine different categories with a new category that was created this year.

Being honored this year were, front row: Military, Maria Pecina Osorio, Retired Army Staff Sgt.; Entrepreneur, Edna Posada, owner of several Spa La Posada’s; Rising Star, Addison Bortnick, self advocate for the challenged; and Dr. Mollie Ramon, Education. Back row: Government, Hidalgo County Commissioner Ellie Torres; Ar ts & Entertainment, Vivian Vargas, Valley Symphony Orchestra; Professional, D eborah C ordova, Attorney ; and Humanitarian, Dr. Elaine Hernandez, Rotary International St. Judge. The new category of Essential Leader was Priscilla Grun of HEB.

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McAllen Heritage Center - Museum of History & Culture

By Elva M. Cerda, Managing Director and Founder Founded 2006

The McAllen Centennial festivities in 2004 included a festival held at Archer Park and a Dinner Gala honoring founding families in celebration of McAllen’s 100 years of history.

Due to the success of these events, Centennial committee members set a principal goal to establish a history museum for the community.

Thus, the McAllen Heritage Center – Museum of History & Culture (MHC) was formed in early 2006 as a not-for-profit corporation with a founding board comprised of a core of Centennial committee members.

MISSION: To provide a place to exhibit and assist in the preservation of works of art, documents, papers, pictures, records and writings of historical, traditional or cultural value. The MHC wants to perpetuate those customs of the people and traditions and folklore which beautify and enrich the community life of historic McAllen, Texas. MHC will cooperate with other persons, groups, organizations and agencies in effecting these objectives and in educating the public, especially our youth, with the knowledge of the inherited regional values.

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During 2006 to 2008, the founding board completed the work necessary for the establishment of the museum. The board then engaged in a successful campaign in our community to raise seed money needed to fund initial operations. MHC opened in June 2008 at the beautiful and historic “La Placita” building and former McAllen Post Office in downtown McAllen.

The future of MHC is filled with many new possibilities and opportunities which will result in continued service for our community in honor of our city history and historic preservation! We continue to diligently process donations to our collection and add oral histories to our archives. We will continue to host art exhibits by local artists in the “Artist’s Corner” at MHC and offer various programs to our community when the health crisis is over.

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I am trying to support local small businesses, but I am not yet comfortable with shopping in person. What should I do?

Thank you for supporting local small businesses. It is very important that we all try our best to buy local.

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I am beginning to get a little tired of having all my meetings in a virtual format. How can I change it up so that it is not so boring?

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Now that my children are learning from home, what are some things I should keep in mind when helping them?

So many of us have this same question! Thanks for asking. It is important to recognize that our children still need some social interaction even though they are engaging in distance learning. Since many of our children are not going to school, it is important to schedule some fun and social virtual time with their friends. Consider hosting a virtual game night and have your child invite a few friends to join you online for some type of game. We are all hoping to go back to face to face interaction soon, but in the meantime, have fun with the virtual platforms.

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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“Nothing can change that. It has survived plagues and war and all sorts of society-altering moments. Music is a constant, it is a healer, and it is part of what shapes a community’s identity.”

Indeed, the resiliency and dedication displayed daily in the Rio Grande Valley during this extraordinary time extends to the Valley Symphony Orchestra, one of the first symphonies in Texas to deliver online and televised classical music performances as an alternative to performing in person during the Covid-19 crisis.

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PR E SS PL AY More than 24,000 people saw Virtual VSO, the Symphony’s first streamed concert performed by husband-and-wife duo Brendan and Shoko Kinsella on September 10. “We need to stay safe, but we also need to connect with one another,” said Katy Coy, executive director of the Valley Symphony.

“Thankfully, the VSO’s supporters have made a way for both of those things to happen.” Virtual VSO was made possible in part by The Bridges at Edinburg, The Bridges at Mission, and Valley Keyboards, and raised funds to support the organization’s digital production efforts.

The Symphony’s three-concert fall season begins October 23, and will be made available to all through the generosity of donors and sponsors. These dynamic chamber programs, each 30-40 minutes, will premiere on Facebook and be re-broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 in the days following the premieres. Each concert

features a different section of the orchestra, as well as behind-the-scenes remarks from Maestro Dabrowski and the performers. From the comfort of their homes, patrons can enjoy the performance and catch a glimpse of the musicians, the stage, and all the sights and sounds of an evening at the concert hall.

“As Virtual VSO was happening, we were all getting texts and seeing posts from friends and colleagues, photos that they’d taken of their families gathered around the TV, tuning in,” said Coy. “While it doesn’t look the same as a full concert hall on a Friday night, the connection was there. We’re finding a way. And the VSO is so honored to play a part in folks sharing a moment of joy or inspiration. It’s why we are here.”

To receive information about the Symphony’s fall concerts and more, visit valleyorchestra.org

The VSO Fall Season THE SYMPHONY STRINGS FEATURING THE VSO PIANO QUINTET Premieres on Facebook Oct. 23 Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 Oct. 25

MELODY AND RHYTHM FEATURING THE VSO WOODWINDS AND PERCUSSION Premieres on Facebook Nov. 20 Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 Nov. 22

A TOUCH OF FROST FEATURING THE VSO HOLIDAY BRASS AND HARP Premieres on Facebook Dec. 18 Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 Dec. 20

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2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DRIVE-THRU PARTY AT BERT OGDEN ARENA Edinburg Photography by Christopher Cabello

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Bert Ogden Arena celebrated their 2nd anniversary on Friday, August 21st with a Drive-Thru Party. This amazing event was open to the public and offered music, goodies, giveaways, and a car decorating contest. Bert Ogden Arena wanted to thank everyone who participated and to all their sponsors!

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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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Hilton CleanStay builds upon Hilton’s already high standards of housekeeping and hygiene, where hospital-grade cleaning products and upgraded protocols are currently in use, to ensure Hilton guests enjoy an even cleaner and safer stay from check-in to check-out.

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1. Lights, Lamps, Switches & Electronic Controls 2. Handles & Knobs 3. Major Bathroom Surfaces 4. Climate Control Panels 5. Remote Controls, Telephones & Clocks 6. Bed & Bedding 7. Bath Amenities 8. Tables, Desks & Nightstands 9. Iron & Safe 10. Food & Beverage Amenities

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by Francisco Guajardo, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer

COVID-19 has shaken the world.

The last time we were threatened by something like this was more than a century ago, when the Spanish Influenza ravaged the globe between 1917 and 1919 and killed more than 50 million people.

Before the spring of 2020, none of us could relate with that era.

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ut for those who venture into the archives of the Museum of South Texas History, there are numerous opportunities to get a glimpse into how people of South Texas and northeastern Mexico have dealt with pandemics, epidemics and other biological scourges.

COVID-19 is not the first time the region has been tested, and the museum archive serves as a reservoir of evidence that shows how local people have responded.

A peek into Dr. Cayetano Barrera’s family story, which resides in the museum’s oral history archive, reveals the story of Dr. Barrera’s great grandmother and matriarch, Antonia Guerra. Years after her husband Manuel died of a heart attack, the Rio Grande borderland became a destination for the deadly yellow fever epidemic. To protect her children, Barrera tells the story that Antonia relocated the family from their home in Mier, Tamaulipas, to Los Brasiles Ranch. The ranch was located north of

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Rio Grande City, on the 17,000-acre Charco Redondo Land Grant, just west of presentday Falfurrias. In 1898, the family would establish La Reforma Ranch in northern Starr and Hidalgo counties.

Emilia Schunior (Ramirez) graduated from Edinburg High School in 1919, as one of two members of the senior class--Ann Lipscomb (Magee) was the other graduate.

In Emilia’s journal, she wrote an address titled “America’s Part in the Reconstruction,” where she expounded upon the virtues of the nation. She wrote that America had been tasked with “rescuing” the world in the aftermath of the Great War (World War I) and amid the Spanish Influenza.

In a journal section labeled “Holidays,” Emilia wrote vividly about the energy and feel of the seasons, as the seasons interacted with the global pandemic. She wrote: “Those were grim days--the days of 1918. They were brought about by the Spanish Influenza. It (the calamity) filled

every one with terror; they (the holidays) were like summer without sunshine. But at last they came to an end...But then followed the Christmas Holidays. They were not sad; they were like spring, in spite of their ‘wintery’ appearance.”

Barrera reiterates the story of his greatgrandmother in his 1998 book, “One Family’s Journey: The Story of La Reforma Ranch,” which is for sale at the Museum Store.

Emilia, too, would write stories focused on ranch life in South Texas, “Ranch Life in Hidalgo County after 1850” is also available at the Museum Store. These storytellers show us how South Texas is an integral part of the broader narrative of humanity.

Antonia Guerra and Emilia Schunior offer first-hand evidence of resiliency and offer words of hope during a time of global stress. We have much to learn from them as we attempt to make sense of the realities that grip our lives in the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.

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500 North Jackson Road, Pharr, Tx 78577

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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.

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

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3,381 9.6 / 1,000 cars

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McAllen Northwest Shopping Center Retail/Professional Service User

Tribeca Square - McAllen Retail - Office - Medical

Owassa Lakes Business Park - Warehouse – Cold Storage – Edinburg

Broadway North Shopping Center - Retail - McAllen

McAllen Northwest Shopping Center is a Target anchored Shopping center located off the Ware Road & Nolana Avenue intersection, This Center is situated at an extremely high traffic location with great visibility and is easily accessible. With some of McAllen, TX’s healthiest demographics McAllen Northwest Shopping Center is ideal for retail, office, or professional service users.

This Class A, Warehouse facility is ideally located in Edinburg, Texas and has excellent proximity to Interstate 69C and Interstate 2. With accessibility from Owassa Road to Interstate 69C. Owassa Lakes Business Park has secure access and parking and entails five total buildings. There are dock-high and grade levels spaces available and there is excess land for truck and trailer parking.

Valencia Marketplace - Retail/Professional Service - McAllen

Valencia Marketplace is a Sam’s Club anchored shopping center located just off of the Trenton Road and Tenth Street intersection. The Center is situated at an extremely high traffic location with great visibility and is easily accessible.

With some of McAllen’s healthiest demographics, Valencia Marketplace is the perfect location for any retail, office, or restaurant user.

Tribeca Square is perfectly situated in one of McAllen, TX’s busiest, commercial districts, and has excellent frontage on Interstate 2. The mixed-use center has great access from Interstate 2, and is surrounded by dense, mixed-use development. Tribeca Square is anchored by Heroes Dental, and is an excellent location for any retail, medical, or office user.

This 23,930 square foot anchor location sits ideally in North McAllen, TX and is the premier space at Broadway North Shopping center. The site is situated just off of the Tenth Street and Dove Intersection with frontage on West Dove Avenue.

Sam Houston Plaza - Retail - Professional Service User – Pharr

This new- construction strop center is ideally situated on Sam Houston Boulevard, Just East of Jackson Road in Pharr, TX. The center has proximity to major, medical facilities, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Sam Houston Plaza is perfect for any retail, medical, or professional service user.

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September 4

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

September 5

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

September 9 - 12

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

September 24

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL (ZOOM) Speaker McAllen Mayor Jim Darling McAllen Chamber of Commerce 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

COVID-19 IN HISPANICS & MINORITY COMMUNITIES (VIRTUAL) Speaker Dr. Anthony Fauci Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

September 27 - 29

VIRTUAL SPRING WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL (ZOOM) Boys & Girls Club of San Juan 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

2020 NATIONAL CONFERENCE (WEBINAR) The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Save the Date

September 22

September 29

September 10

SBA VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY (VIRTUAL) RGV Partnership 10:00 a.m.

September 23

LATINA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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BUENAS TARDES LUNCHEON (VIRTUAL) Community Leader Spotlight Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

October 1

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

October 2

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 2ND ANNUAL 4 PAWS FOR A CAUSE 5K, 10K, AND ONE MILE SKY SPRINT Edinburg Municipal Park 8:00 am - 11:30 am FANDANGO 2020! (VIRTUAL) Masquerade de Oro Museum of South Texas History 6:30 p.m.

October 7 - 26 DAY OF GIVING IMAS Save the Date

October 10 - 31

11TH ANNUAL MISSION PINK 5K WALK/ RUN (VIRTUAL) “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” American Cancer Society Save the Date

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PITBULL Bert Ogden Arena POSTPONED

MCALLEN LOBSTER FESTIVAL Springfest Park Polo Field 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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October 14

November 6

REIK EN CAMBIO

DISABILITY (ONLINE) Employer Awareness Virtual PreConference Kick-Off Disability Chamber of Commerce 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

October 15

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

October 16

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

October 23

FALL SEASON PREMIER (VIRTUAL) Valley Symphony Orchestra Save the Date

October 30 - 31

THE BERT OGDEN & FIESTA DEALERSHIPS Polo Match & Hot Air Balloon Festival Save the Date

October 31

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

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January 29

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

Bert Ogden Arena

November 7

RGV POKEFEST

HOT JALAPEÑO SKEET SHOOT RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Save the Date November 20 Woodwind and Percussions (Virtual) Valley Symphony Orchestra Save the Date

December 10

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

December 18

A TOUCH OF FROST Valley Symphony Orchestra Save the Date

8:30 p.m.

February 7

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

February 11

CRISTIAN CASTRO HITS TOUR McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 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.

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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