Richard Cortez Fundraiser Reception

JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ FUNDRAISER RECEPTION

McAllen Photography by Tania De Luna

LARRY FALLEK, PATTY FALLEK, JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, HERB NASSOUR, AND KELLY NASSOUR

JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AND JUDGE ISRAEL RAMON JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AND LAURA HINOJOSA Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez held an extremely successful fundraiser reception at the Embassy Suites Hotel Convention Center in McAllen on October 26 for his re-election campaign. The festive evening included an impressive lineup of speakers including Master of Ceremonies Dr. Ivan Melendez, Sister Norma Pimentel, Colonel Frank J. Plummer, Sheriff Eddie Guerra, and Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa.

Judge Cortez started his remarks by thanking all his host committee members for sponsoring the event. He went on to reflect on goals met during his first term in office as well as the many monumental hurdles overcome during his tenure. Despite the many challenges created by the unprecedented Covid19 pandemic, much was accomplished, but more time is needed to meet other goals of his administration. Judge Cortez said he looks forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Hidalgo County and further Covid19 recovery and health initiatives.

Judge Cortez is a pro-business and development leader, and he will focus on continuing to bring economic opportunities to our area, develop smart growth plans and continue critical drainage improvements. He will also work closely with area leaders to address ways to improve poverty levels and seek solutions for mental health needs in our area. His message was inspiring and positive to all in attendance. He expressed his gratitude to the many elected officials, supporters, friends, and family at the event as he concluded his remarks.

JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ DAVID GUERRA, JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, AND SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA

MASTER OF CERMONIES DR. IVAN MELENDEZ

NEDRA KINERK, PATTY FALLEK, LARRY FALLEK, SISTER NORMA PIMENTAL, AND MYRTHA TIJERINA NORMA GUEVARA, JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, AND OMAR GUEVARA

MARIO LOPEZ, JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, AND DIANN BARTEK

LAURA CORTEZ AND JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AND LUCY CANALES TREY PEBLEY, JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, AND KATHLEEN PEBLEY