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MCC- Annual Man & Women of the year

City of Mission Texas Citrus Parade

Jones & Jones

UTRGV Athletics Hall of Fame

Uniting.

Serving.

Transforming.

One of the largest universities in Texas, UTRGV consistently ranks above its peers while providing one of the best values in higher education. Every day, our groundbreaking research and thriving campus community are uniting, serving, and transforming the Rio Grande Valley and the lives within it. Join us.

BEST IN TEXAS RANKINGS 1st

UT AUSTIN

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RICE

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TEXAS A&M

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IDEA’s HQ 2nd Anniversary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Election watch party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA PRESIDENT + PUBLISHER

Make a fashion statement at MOSTHistory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Top Golf Grand Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Edinburg CISD Parent Youth Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ECC- Annual Banquet 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MCC- 64th Annual Banquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Wobble for Warmth Coat Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

BRONSON DELRIO

VICE PRESIDENT + PUBLISHER

DHR Ribbon Cutting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Texas Citrus Parade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Paella Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Jones & Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 The Gift of Nature - Quinta Mazatlan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

KARLA KERNZ EDITOR

Non-Profit Spotlight CASA of Hidalgo CO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Richard Cortez Golf Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Buddy V’s Grand Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 UTRGV - Hall of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 La Monarca Ribbon Cutting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 RGV Partnership Golf Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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CLIFF RANSON

PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR

Design Event Photographers

Decibel Communications Anai Noyola Dustin Coronado Felicia Cuellar Victoria Gaytan Haron Saenz

Guest Photographer

Kevin Martinez Dominic P. Garcia Pamela Morales Christian Gonzalez Pilar Mondragon Quinta Mazatlan

Guest Writers

Tom Fort Jane Smith Letty Leal Cavett Thorne Lynne Beeching Jonah Goldberg Elva Cerda Veronica Whitacre Bianca Lopez Esmeralda F. Davila Ronnie Larralde John Brush

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ON THE COVER: Texas Citrus Fiesta 81st Queen Citrianna

Photography by Jesse Vega.

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IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

On November 15, IDEA Public Schools partnered with Green Mountain Energy Sun Club and Alba Energy to “flip the switch” for a 1,072 solar panel system at the IDEA headquarters in Weslaco,Texas.

The ceremony served a dual purpose-to celebrate IDEA going solar and the IDEA headquarters building turning two years old!

HQ TURNED TWO!

Weslaco Photography by Dustin Coronado

The powering of the 364-kilowatt solar array system at IDEA was made possible, in part, by a $100,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. It will offset 861,898 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of 789 households turning off their lights for a year or not driving 1,064,204 miles.

This solar project will help establish IDEA Public Schools as a leader in sustainability, and with the inclusion of edible gardens, power generation and innovative waste solutions, IDEA Headquarters could become the first self-sustaining building in South Texas.

MICHEAL AND CORY ADAME

LAURA ESPINOZA, CARLA MCCALEB, DARYL SMITH, AND DOUG CROFT

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JUAN GAMA, AIMEE ESCAMILLA, JOANN GAMA, AND JOAQUIN ESCAMILLA

PAUL RODRIGUEZ AND JOHN KLEMENT

ANDREW STANTON, ROSE MARQUES, AND RAJESH KAPILESHUARI

TOM TORKELSON AND ALBA ENERGY TEAM

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EVERY CHILD CAN AND WILL SUCCEED IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY.

At IDEA Public Schools, we are closing the opportunity gap and increasing levels of achievement by preparing students from underserved communities for success in college and in life.

We believe that no student’s potential should be limited.

DISCOVER MORE AT IDEAPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG

ELECTION

A large group of friends and supporters gathered at the Watch Party held on November 6, 2018, at the The Forum to await election results for re-election candidates U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, State Representative Bobby Guerra and Democratic Hidalgo County Judge-elect Richard Cortez.

Many notable community leaders and elected officials joined the festive event to offer their congratulations for all the candidates, as the evening ended on a positive note with all three winning their races for office.

WATCH PARTY

McAllen Photography by Haron Saenz

CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ, AND JUDGE-ELECT RICHARD CORTEZ

DR. GUY BAILEY AND VAL LAMANTIA PEISEN

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DR. JOEY AND ARLENE CAZARES

MCALLEN MAYOR JIM DARLING AND SANDRA DARLING

NAHIELY PINKY, JULIETA PAREDES, AND YVETTE SALINAS

SANDY CORTEZ AND LAURA CORTEZ

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At this time of the year, we reflect on how fortunate we are to work with so many great people and organizations. May the holidays be filled with peace and prosperity.

Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year ahead.

Ford Sasser Rio Bank CEO / President

956.781.2265

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Make a Fashion Statement at the Museum of South Texas History Written by: Lynne Beeching, Development Officer • Photography by: Kevin Martinez, Dominic P. Garcia and Pamela Morales

Be fashionably generous as the year ends and make a donation to expand the Museum of South Texas History’s costume collection. The collection needs both full representational costumes for museum educators and individual costume parts for visitors to enjoy from Try-On Trunks. The

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goal for the Pass the Hat initiative is $1,500 to fund three 20th century costumes to use in connection with future activities in the 1910 Jail and other programs.

Historical Costumes • • • • •

Bring history to life Spark the imagination Reinforce learning Enhance visitor experience Extend memory of the experience

Make a donation by going to: mosthistory.org/try-on-history-project Or by calling: The Museum of South Texas History 956.383.6911

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From Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. and the Pharr City Commission, administration and employees we wish you a blessed holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

TOPGOLF

Topgolf is now open in Pharr--their newest venue is here in the Rio Grande Valley! Topgolf had several events before the very-anticipated ribbon cutting ceremony. The events ranged from a media tour, to a sneak preview, a VIP night and of course the ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests learned about and enjoyed all that Topgolf had to offer. Through the premium experience of play, food, beverage and music, Topgolf inspires people of all ages and skill levels-- even non-golfers–to come together for playful competition. Guests can enjoy point-scoring golf games using microchipped balls that instantly score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots on a TV screen in their hitting bay.

Topgolf venues feature a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs, flexible private event spaces, and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-season comfort. Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, groups, golf tournaments and instruction.The new Pharr venue is located at 1901 W. Interstate 2. More than 350 full- and part-time associates have been hired in advance of the opening. Guests can enjoy new menu offerings, weekend brunch and other special events including a New Year’s Eve Bash. For more information about the venue and upcoming events, visit topgolf.com/ pharr, facebook.com/topgolfpharr or @ Topgolf on Twitter and Instagram.

EVERYONE’S GAME Pharr Photography by Anai Noyola

REBECCA ARIZMENDI AND EDNA DE SARO

STEPHANIE CANALES, CLIFF TWIGGS, AND LILY SALINAS

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ABRAHAM GARCÍA , ELIZA ALAVARO, CJ SANCHEZ, CRISTINA HERNANDEZ, AND DOLLY RAMIREZ

CJ SANCHEZ, REBECCA ARIZMENDI, AND ABRAHAM GARCÍA

AMBROSIO HERNÁNDEZ, CRISTINA HERNANDEZ, AMANDA HINOJOSA, AND SENATOR JUAN “CHUY” HINOJOSA

AMBROSIO HERNÁNDEZ AND LARRY SAFIR

DAMIAN GUEVARA, PERLA TAMEZ, NICOLE JASSO, AND PRISYLLA JASSO

CASEY RIETZ AND LILY SALINAS

SAUL SANCHEZ, LAURA WARREN, AND CAROLS MELGUIZO

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A five-course meal featuring natural, seasonal, locally harvested ingredients expertly prepared by Chef Larry & Jessica Delgado

The Food Bank RGV is an equal opportunity provider.

EDINBURG CISD HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL PARENT-YOUTH FAIR Edinburg Photography by Haron Saenz

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District’s 32nd Annual ParentYouth Fair was a huge success! More than 1,000 people attended the free event, which was held at the ECISD Administration Courtyard in Edinburg.

Approximately 40 of the district’s campuses each sponsored a booth, providing a variety of educational activities and information. Parents and their children also enjoyed live entertainment, food and lots of fun!

MIRNA BARRIOS, HOMERO CANO, LOURDES LOPEZ, ALYSSA IBARRA, AND BELEN VILLARREAL

LAURA CAUDILLO, JOSE LUIS CAUDILLO, KEVIN DELFIN, AND MIRIAM DELFIN

KENDRA AND MAGGIE DELGADO

BRIANA ESTRADA AND ANA AVILA

MYA AND NORMA ZARATE

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ELIZABETH VILLA, KASSANDRA GONZALEZ, AND DAISY VIVES

STEVEN AND MELISSA GUERRA

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ECISD Receives 170 Total Distinctions, Earns Postsecondary Readiness Distinction

Building and Transforming Our Community

It is the policy of Edinburg C.I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, handicap, religion, race, color, or national origin in its educational programs. Es poliza del Distrito Escolar de Edinburg el no discriminar por razones con base en sexo, edad, religion, raza, color, origen nacional, ni descapacidad dentro de sus programas educacionales.

(Edinburg CISD Media Publication 10/18)

EDINBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 86TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Edinburg Photography by Haron Saenz

MARSHA GREEN AND CHERIE ONDERDONK

MANUEL CANTU, FLO PRATER, ABISAI ORTIZ, AND MARTY MARTIN

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce held their 86th annual awards banquet in November at The Social Club in Edinburg.

The event was attended by 150 local business and community leaders and featured a social hour with music and a fine dinner. The banquet was emceed

by Stephan Wingert . The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce recognized many local, well-deserving leaders including the 2018 Man and Woman of the Year, Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group. Also honored that evening was incoming President of the Board Jennifer Garza. They also recognized the 2018 Ambassador of the Year Agustin Lozano Jr. (Bert Ogden Auto Group); 2018 Leadership Award Recipient Bay and Thelma Rex (St. Vincent De Paul); and the 2018 Edinburg Fireman of the Year Michael Luna.

CASEY AND LEENA SMITH

BRENDA GARZA AND PAULA SCHWEBEL

JESSICA MALDONADO AND MARIE GARCIA

ZULEIDA AND JOSEPH HABBOUCHE

KELLY SCARBOROUGH, MARTY MARTIN, HIREN GOVIND AND MAYOR RICHARD MOLINA

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With Warm Appreciation We Wish You a

Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year

Photography by Cliff Ranson

2018

12th Annual Gala Fundraiser

1st Place Erika Sciaraffa w/Abel Segovia - Lone Star National Bank 2nd Place: Jon Alvarez w/Gaby Gutierrez - InterNational Bank 3rd: Dr. Audrey Jone w/Taryk Hodge - Primary Care Alamo

Dancers & Partners Jean Grearhart w/Ralph Reyna, Daniel Luna w/Michelle Chapa, Selma Wadwani w/Eduardo Alfaro, Erica Castillo w/Taryk Hodge, Juan Pacheco w/Anushi Buxani, Mayra Galvan w/Rickey Reyna, Terry Palacios w/Rebecca Segovia, Andrew Smith DDS w/Paloma Limas, Lance Ames w/Jasmine Perez, Veronica Whitacre w/ Paul Nguyen, Chef Larry Delgado w/Madeline Luaces, Gabriella Garza w/Sean Gilpatrick

Sponsors

The mission of the Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (RGVDA) is dedicated to the prevention of diabetes and its complications through educational services, early detection, and awareness.

For more information about the RGVDA, please call (956) 318-1900

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PRINCESS & VENETIAN PRINCESS COLLECTIONS

64TH ANNUAL BANQUET MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR McAllen Photography by Anai Noyola

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosted their 64th Annual Banquet to celebrate McAllen’s Man & Woman of the Year, Bill Wilson and Veronica Gonzales-Villarreal. The Day of the Dead themed banquet was held on November 1st at Valencia Event Center. The evening included a silent and live auction, music, dinner and beverages for all to enjoy.

MAN OF THE YEAR BILL WILSON AND WOMEN OF THE YEAR VERONICA GONZALEZ-VILLARREAL

MICHAEL WHITACRE AND COMMISSIONER VERONICA WHITACRE

SENATOR JUAN “CHUY” HINOJOSA AND AMANDA HINOJOSA

JACQUELINE FLORES AND MICHELLE GARZA

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WOBBLE FOR WARMTH LEADERSHIP MCALLEN COAT DRIVE McAllen Photography by Haron Saenz

LAUREN CHRISTY AND MONICA FRANKSON

REBECCA GARCIA AND LOGAN GARCIA

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Leadership McAllen hosted a coat drive held at Bill Schupp Park on November 17. The inaugural event is designed to gather coats and blankets for the less fortunate while bringing Leadership McAllen alumni, class members, other leadership organization groups and the community together. Wobble for Warmth was a joint effort with Tim’s Coats and all participants were able to “wobble” in a fun-filled potato sack race while simultaneously being able to help out the community of the Rio Grande Valley.

GABY JONES, MARIO LOPEZ, AND FABI URGEL

BERNICE SMITH

LISA JONES AND ABBY ALANIZ

MELANIE WATSON, TREY YBARRA, LOLA, AND SHAGGY

WILL LOWRY AND LISA FRANKLIN

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DHR HEALTH WELLNESS INSTITUTE GRAND OPENING EVENT McAllen Photography by Victoria Gaytan

DHR Health is proud to celebrate the grand opening of the DHR Health Wellness Institute, an innovative center that provides a patient-centered, holistic-minded approach to health care. The DHR Health Wellness Institute is led by Dr. Dimple Desai, a boardcertified family medicine physician who has been trained in obesity and functional medicine.

The DHR Health Wellness Institute is a membership-based clinic that includes unlimited appointments with Dr. Desai and the onsite, registered dietician, Clarissa Garcia. Members of the clinic will have 7-day and afterhours access to Dr. Desai via phone and email. Additionally, members of the clinic will be able to receive various IV infusion therapies, genetic testing, and supplements.

DIMPLE DESAI, MARISA CASTANEDA, SUZAN TURELY, JESSICA DE LEON, AND NOEHLY ALEGRIA

The goal of the DHR Wellness Institute is to offer personalized, holistic medicine to patients. Personalized, patientcentered care is achieved by providing same or next-day appointments, low doctor-to-patient ratios, extended appointment times to address all patient concerns, and a personalized wellness plan that includes nutritional and lifestyle recommendations.

DR. JONATHAN LUGO AND MARIBEL TORRES

JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ, MARIO LIZCANO, EMILO SANTOS, AND HIREN GOVIND

AMY VIVARETTE, NOHELY ALEGRIA MD, DIMPLE DESAI, AND CLARISSA GARCIA

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KELLI QUIN AND ROBIN LILLARD

ABRAHAM GARCIA, HIREN GONVIND, PAT BARRIENTOS, AND RONNIE LARRALDE

FORMER CONGRESSMAN RUBEN HINOJOSA, MARTY HINOJOSA, AND GREGORY TURLEY

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Wellness Personalized

For You.

At DHR Health Wellness Institute, we provide a person-centered, holistic-minded approach to health care. We are your trusted advocate throughout your journey toward whole health. Rather than simply treating symptoms, together we will address the root causes of your condition in order to heal your mind, body, and spirit. Functional Medicine focuses on treating not just a single ailment, but examining the whole body to find the root of the problem.

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FAMILY MEDICINE NUTRITION SERVICES BLOOD/LAB TESTING PHYSICAL THERAPY GENETIC TESTING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING • FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE • PREVENTIVE CARE • IV INFUSION THERAPY Doctors Hospital at Renaissance proudly meets the federal definition of a “physician-owned hospital” (42 CFR § 489.3). As required by law, a list of the hospital’s physician owners and investors is available at www.dhr-rgv.com. DHR, Ltd. and its affiliated entities comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Hummus Veggie Wrap 1 FLAVORED WRAP OR TORTILLA • 1/3 CUP HUMMUS • 2 SLICES CUCUMBER (LENGTHWISE) • FRESH SPINACH • SLICED TOMATO • 1/4 AVOCADO, SLICED • FRESH BROCCOLI • FRESH MICROGREENS • BASIL, IF DESIRED

1. Spread hummus on the bottom 1/3 of the wrap, about 1/2 inch from the bottom edge - spreading out to the side edges.

2. Layer the cucumber, spinach, tomato, avocado, microgreens, and basil.

3. Fold the wrap tightly, as you would a burrito, tucking in all of the veggies with the first roll then rolling firmly to the end.

4. Cut in half and enjoy.

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T he Texas C it r us F i e st a i n Miss i on , Te x as is now held ye arly on t he l ast we ek of Janu ar y. It has e volve d i nto a histor i c a l, c u ltu r a l and e n r i chi ng e ve nt i n t he R i o Gr and e Va l l e y. T he t r a dit i on of promot i ng t he are a’s cit r us i ndust r y is f u l f i l l e d i n a t r u ly mag nif i c e nt man ne r. Ma ke su re to b e a p ar t of t his f u n f r u it - f i l l e d we eke nd!

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Meet the Joneses W h e n y o u h e a r t h e n a m e “J o n e s & J o n e s ”, y o u a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h i n k o f e l e g a n c e , q u a l i t y, c l a s s a n d e x c e p t i o n a l c u s t o m e r service!

Jones & Jones, in different capacities, has been a

staple in McAllen since 1926. That is over 90 years! In 8 shor t years, it will be celebrating 100 years! Imagine, a centur y of tradition at its finest .

Their stor y begins with a young teacher Amy and her mechanically minded husband, Frank Jones.

To g e t h e r, t h e y

opened Jones Book Store in 1926 giving McAllen, its first book a n d s t a t i o n e r y s t o r e . A m y, w h o w a s k n o w n f o r h e r f i n e t a s t e a n d a r t i s t i c f l a i r, a d d e d a f i n e g i f t s h o p . A f t e r Wo r l d Wa r I I , the office business separated from the gift shop. Frank took over the off ice supply business and Amy oversaw the gift shop and renamed it Jones & Jones. The gift shop moved to a three s t o r y b u i l d i n g w i t h r o o m t o g r o w.

Jim Jones, who was Amy

a n d F r a n k ’s s o n , j o i n e d t h e f a m i l y b u s i n e s s a n d s t a r t e d t h e f u r n i t u r e a n d i n t e r i o r d e c o r a t i n g s t u d i o . S o o n a f t e r, A m y f e l t Photography by: Cliff Ranson

an employee dining facility should be included in the new building. The restaurant became such a success that it opened to the public. The Patio became a beautiful dining experience in McAllen.

I n 1 9 5 7, t h e g r o w t h c o n t i n u e d w h e n t h e y a d d e d l a d i e s ’ fashions.

T h e r e f o r e , i n t h e l a t e 1 9 6 0 ’s , p l a n s w e r e m a d e t o

acquire proper t y to build a larger facility to accommodate the n e w d e p a r t m e n t s . J i m ’s s o n a n d d a u g h t e r, L a n a n d J i l l , j o i n e d t h e b u s i n e s s i n t h e 1 9 7 0 ’s . T h e J o n e s f a m i l y o p e n e d a s t u n n i n g , 90,000 square foot Jones & Jones, in May 1976 at L a Plaza Mall.

I t i n c l u d e d m e n ’s a p p a r e l , p r e c i o u s j e w e l r y, l a d i e s s h o e s , a gourmet shop, an Orlane spa and a beauty shop. Jones & Jones was a n e x q uisi te f i x ture a t L a Plaz a Ma l l f o r 2 0 suc c e s sf ul yea r s .

I n J u n e 1 9 9 6 , F o l e y ’s d e p a r t m e n t s t o r e , o f f e r e d t h e J o n e s e s a n a m a z i n g o f f e r. F o l e y ’s n e e d e d t h e J o n e s ’s p r o p e r t y t o g a i n entrance to the mall. During this time, Jim wanted to enjoy his summer home in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Jill was married and

raising a family in San Antonio. So the family decided to sell.

J o n e s & J o n e s w a s r e o p e n e d i n A p r i l 1 9 9 7, o p e r a t e d b y L a n J o n e s and the family tradition continued. A new 1,500 square feet store o p e n e d i n t h e J o n e s & J o n e s Wa r e h o u s e . C u s t o m e r s w o u l d c o m e asking for him to open and he did with Nellie Tijerina as Store D i r e c t o r. A f t e r s i x y e a r s , t h e s t o r e m o v e d t o U p t o w n P l a z a C e n t e r on Nor th 10th Street in McAllen.

In Februar y 2013, Lan Jones sold Jones & Jones to Nellie Tijerina and

After almost 90 years, Jones & Jones in Nor th McAllen, continues its

Donna Hutchins. Nellie Tijerina, who has been an impor tant par t in the

tradition of qualit y produc ts with qualit y ser vice.

success of Jones & Jones, continues the traditions of fine qualit y and

and their associates, pride themselves in providing an exemplary

style. Jones & Jones continues to provide what they are most known

level of customer service. They consider it a privilege to serve their

for; exceptional and personal customer ser vice.

customers. This is what Jones & Jones has always been known for!

Some examples of

qualit y brands include, St . John, Escada, Sophia Cashmere, Christofle

This is what Jones & Jones continues to strive for!

S i l v e r, B a r b o g l i o , N e s t C a n d l e s , S c a n d i a H o m e , J o s e a n d M a r i a B a r r e r a , Bond No. 9 and Beatriz Ball.

In addition, there is a Fine Jewelr y

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Altamira Oriole

Great Kiskadee Rio Grande Valley Sunset Guayacan

Green Jay City of McAllen Bird

Texas Ebony

The Gift of Nature

By Quinta Maz atlan World Birding C enter

During the holiday season, gifts

a frequent topic of discussion. The

among birdwatchers. As a species,

sun (enough that neighborhoods with

appear in diverse ways. Some come

Millenium Ecosystem Assessment

their populations heavily rely on the

mature trees can be 4 to 6ºF cooler

as delicately wrapped packages

defines ecosystem services as

natural habitats scattered throughout

than new, less treed neighborhoods),

placed under a tree, others as an

“the benefits people obtain from

the Valley’s developing landscape,

lessen the powerful flow of water

edible treat - a platter of cookies, or

ecosystems.” In essence, they are the

but with enough trees and shrubs

during heavy rains, clean our air, and

a tightly covered casserole. They

gifts of nature.

can be found in towns and cities.

raise property values.

might come as company, the simple

They, along with the 500+ other

happiness felt when surrounded by

Like holiday gifts, they take many

species of bird found in the region,

As the year draws to its close,

friends or family. They are freely given

forms. A prominent example in

help generate hundreds of millions of

moments spent in the shade of tree

and gratefully received, exchanged

the Rio Grande Valley is the gift of

dollars in economic impact.

or in view of a colorful bird can be

between people showing their

ecotourism. Well-regarded as one

appreciation.

of the best birdwatching locations

Other gifts of nature can be found

bustle of daily life, and a reminder of

in the country, the Valley draws

among the trees that line our

the ways that nature enhances Valley

Yet there are gifts of another sort,

thousands of visitors every year in

streets and clump together as urban

life through its many gifts.

that come from another source.

search of our regionally famous birds.

woodlands. Apart from their aesthetic

Over the past few decades, the idea

The Green Jay, a bright bird (both in

appeal, dense tree canopies provide

of ecosystem services has become

color and intelligence), is a favorite

shade from the blazing South Texas

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CASA of Hidalgo County, Inc. is part of a

was hired. Office space was procured from

the children during their involvement in

national volunteer movement that began

the County of Hidalgo at the courthouse for

the child welfare system. Therefore, our

in 1977 when Judge David Soukup in

the inception of the program. Circa 1996, a

very committed volunteers work tirelessly

Seattle decided he needed to know more

generous donor, Attorney Richard Roth,

in the task when helping in making

about the children whose lives were in his

donated the house where the current

decisions that will greatly impact the lives

hands. His solution was to ask community

office for the program is located.

of abused and neglected children. The

volunteers to act as a “voice in court” for

CASA Volunteer provides the court with

abused and neglected children. These

CASA of Hidalgo County, Inc. serves

objective information about their assigned

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

community volunteers who act as

child to help the judge make sound

provided him with the detailed information

Guardian ad Litem under the jurisdiction

decisions about the child’s future. They

he needed to safeguard the children’s best

of Judge Carlos Villalon Jr. in the Child

spend significant time getting to know the

interests and ensure that they were placed

Protection Court. CASA’s speak in the best

child and gaining their trust. They review

in safe, permanent homes as quickly as

interest in court on behalf of foster children

records and interview relevant people in

possible. The program was so successful

in Hidalgo County. CASA Volunteers

the child’s life to determine the facts and

that it was copied around the nation.

are appointed to one child or group of

circumstances of their unique situation.

siblings, allowing them to advocate and In 1993, CASA of Hidalgo County, Inc. was

devote their efforts to that child or sibling

Today, CASA of Hidalgo County, Inc. is led

initiated by then Judge of County Court at

group. This allows the CASA to ensure

by a ten-member board of directors and

Law #4, Leticia Hinojosa, who gathered a

that these children do not fall through

a staff of seven, including: an Executive

group of concerned citizens to serve in the

the cracks of the foster care system. The

Director, one (1) Program Director, three (3)

initial board and create policies, a mission

CASA Volunteer completes a 30 hour pre-

Volunteer Supervisors, one (1) Volunteer

and vision statement, and strategies

service training and has ongoing training

Coordinator, and one (1) Administrative

for fundraising.

The organization was

throughout the year. They are frequently

Assistant. In 2017, CASA of Hidalgo County

incorporated in 1994, and the first director

the most consistent adult in the lives of

served 357 children with 67 volunteers.

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The Richard Cortez Golf Tournament held at Tierra Santa Golf Club in Weslaco on Saturday, November 3rd was a great success with a capacity group of golfers supporting the event. The weather was made to order and along with the best prizes and plenty of food and refreshments, all the golfers enjoyed the day. Many well-wishers, sponsors and special dignitaries were in attendance including U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez. A warm thank you to all who helped organize the event along with our generous sponsors and the Tierra Santa Golf course staff.

GOLF TOURNAMENT Weslaco Photography by Dustin Coronado

DUSTIN GARZA, ROLAND VILLARREAL, AND SKYLAR

JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ

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BUDDY V’S RISTORANTE OPENS ITS DOORS IN THE VALLEY McAllen Photography by Victoria Gaytan

TAYLOR MONDSHEIN, CHRISTOPHER CHANDLER, AND LAMONT MITCHELL

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Buddy V’s Ristorante has arrived to the RGV with an incredible ribbon cutting ceremony and a VIP grand opening by Buddy Valastro and family! Valastro, an internationally renowned baker, ventured into the restaurant business, creating Buddy V’s, and has partnered with veteran restaurateurs and hospitality visionaries Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla. Buddy V’s ribbon cutting with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce was a complete success, and included, of course, a taste of Buddy V’s best dishes.

STELLA GALLEGOS, BUDDY VALASTRO, AND LETICIA GUERRA

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JEANETTE SAUCEDA, RICHARD SAUCEDA, AND MEGAN SAUCEDA

ERICA DE LA CRUZ, AVA SANDLIN, BARBARA BRAVATA, JOSEFINA CONTRERAS, AND MIGUEL BARVATA

JESSICA DAWSEN, RYAN SONGER, BEATRIZ WONGER, AND LISA VALASTRO

LIC ARTURO TAPIA, SANDRA MERCADO, AND JULIA A. MERCADO

LARRY SAFIR AND LIA KROWTOWSKI STROMBERG

LON KRUGER

INDUCTED INTO ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Pharr Photography by Anai Noyola

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inducted Lon Kruger into the Athletics Hall of fame and Lon and Barbara Kruger into the Hall of Honor at the Valencia Event Center. Lon and his wife, Barbara, made the first six-figure donation in department history and remain active boosters of UTRGV Athletics.“Barb and I are very honored by everyone who came out for us,” Lon Kruger said. “To take a chance on a 29-year old at that point in time was very much appreciated. The biggest takeaway from our time here is the people. In recruiting, we don’t talk about facilities or attendance, we talk about people. The Rio Grande Valley has people that treat you how you want to be treated, and we’ve always wanted to treat people the same way we were treated when we were here. We’re delighted to be back, and we check the scores every day. We’re cheering for UTRGV.”

AISSA GARZA, KEVIN SANCHEZ, AND ALICIA KING

CARLOS MUÑOZ AND NATHAN BURK

BOB HANEWICH, LILY SALINAS, EDNA DE SARO, AND PETTER HIGGINS

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IRMA L. GARZA, PATTY FALLEK, LARRY FALLEK, MYRTHA TIJERINA, AND SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA

JIM CALDWELL, ROBERT CABELLO, AND LLOYD SHESTERLY

RUBEN AND TERRY PLATA

JULIE ANDERSON, KELLY SCRIVNER, JANET VACKER , AND VAL LAMANTIA PEISEN

KEVIN SANCHEZ, AISSA GARZA, ALEX DEL BARRIO, AND DAVID OLIVERA

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WHAT UNITES US, IGNITES US. Thank you to our 2018 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Rio Grande Valley sponsors for standing united against breast cancer. The annual event raises awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer.

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LA MONARCA EXQUISITE CUISINE GRAND OPENING

Mission Photography by Haron Saenz

ARTURO GARZA AND LAWRENCE MEULEMANS

DENISSE RODRIGUEZ AND DANIELA PENICHE

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Renee’s of Sharyland unveiled its renovated restaurant La Monarca in November. The concept of “La Monarca” was born from a table talk. “We were talking about how Renee’s of Sharyland has been growing and transforming itself... We’ve remodeled the salon, we face-lifted the boutique, and have now added the bar,” said owner Elsa LoRusso. The restaurant has opened its doors in the City of Mission and serves breakfast and brunch during the day on its newly-added terrace. In the evening, the restaurant is transformed into La Monarca where guests can enjoy exotic signature drinks by the bar or have dinner.

DEBRA BLUE, DR. DONALD BLUE, AND DR. RUBEN RAMIREZ

LETICIA GUERRA CANTU AND JASMINE RICO

MONICA AND DARRYL RIVERS

NORMA UVALLE, PATTY SANCHEZ, AND DR. BLANCA FERREL

JESSICA DAWSON AND VICTORIA ROJAS

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31ST ANNUAL RGV PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Weslaco Photography by Dustin Coronad

On behalf of the RGV Partnership Board of Directors, thank you to all our sponsors that supported our successful golf tournament. Proceeds benefit RGV Students that attend an RGV Higher-Ed Institution.

The 31st Annual RGV Partnership Foundation Golf Tournament hosted 148 participants from across the Rio Grande Valley. Thank you, Brent Baldree with Texas Regional Bank for being the Chair of the foundation and Atanacio “Tachi” Hinojosa, Magic Valley Electric Coop for being the Chairman of our golf committee.

BRIAN LEWIS AND CHRIS HOFFMAN

TATO TAMEZ AND DANNY GURWITZ

DULCE MARTINEZ, ATANACIO HINOJOSA, AND SERGIO CONTRERAS

RAMIRO GARZA AND MONICA SANCHEZ

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281 Plaza • Retail/Office • Pharr

Tribeca Square • Mixed Use • McAllen

Las Palmas • Retail • Weslaco

Cage Plaza • Retail • Pharr

The Chase Tower • Office • McAllen

Cornerstone Medical Park • Office • Edinburg

281 Plaza is a new construction strip center situated with frontage on US 281 and Eldora Rd. The center has great proximity to the new, Bert Ogden Arena, and it’s perfect for any retail, medical, or office use.

South Point Plaza will be ideally located in The Heart of The RGV. With frontage on Expressway 83 in Weslaco, TX, South Point Plaza will have excellent visibility and easy access. Located just off of the Westgate Drive intersection. South Point Plaza will enjoy great proximity to Weslaco High School and South Texas College,

A newly remodeled, landmark, building in the heart of McAllen’s Central Business District, The Chase Tower offers unbeatable views, 24-hour, uniformed security, and on-site banking and dining. Move-in ready and custom spaces available.

Tribeca Square is a new construction, mixed-use center, perfectly situated in one of South McAllen, TX’s busiest and fastest growing areas. Perfect for retail, medical, and office.

Cage Plaza is located at the Northeast corner of Cage Boulevard and Ridge Rd, in Pharr, TX. The Plaza sits at a signalcontrolled intersection and sits cadi-corner to HEB Plus! The property fronts two of Pharr’s major arterial roads and experiences high day and night traffic. The Center has proximity to major medical facilities, entertainment, shopping and dining.

This beautiful, Class “A”, Edinburg office building sits perfectly within Edinburg’s Medical Corridor. A hard-corner location on Trenton Road and McColl Road make it the ideal office location.

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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.

PHARR TOWN CENTER

500 North Jackson Road, Pharr, Texas 78577

MEDICAL SPACE AVAILABLE - 8,505 SF

For more information: info@levcor.com 713.952.0366

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS 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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Traffic Counts

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

Parking Provided Parking Ra�o

Consumer Expenditure - Ent. and Rec.

Average

3,381 9.6 / 1,000 cars

Index

Total

Entertainment/Recrea�on

$5,165

166 $81,143,703

Entertainment/Recrea�on-Fees & Admissions

$1,154

181 $18,135,780

CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF THE RGV December 1

December 21

January 30

McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium 6:00 p.m.

McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

MCALLEN HOLIDAY PARADE

SANTA ANA 75TH ANNIVERSARY Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge 9:00 a.m.

THE NUTCRACKER

Rio Grande Valley Ballet McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

December 2

THE NUTCRACKER

Rio Grande Valley Ballet McAllen Performing Arts 2:00 p.m.

MOTOWN

Renaissance Cancer Foundation Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 7:00 p.m.

December 6

GOOD DAY LUNCHEON

McAllen Chamber of Commerce Embassy Suites 11:30 a.m.

December 7

VALLEY SYMPHONY III: A TOUCH OF FROST McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

SHEN YUN

December 22 SHEN YUN

McAllen Performing Arts 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

December 23 WONDERLAND

Cirque Musica Holiday McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

December 28 ABBA MANIA

State Farm Hidalgo Arena 8:00 p.m.

December 30

MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER McAllen Performing Arts 3:00 p.m.

January 17

CITY OF PHARR STATE OF THE CITY Pharr Event Center 11:00 a.m.

LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL

February 7

DIVAS OF THE SYMPHONY GALA VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA McAllen Convention Center Ballroom 6:30 p.m.

February 8

LEAD OFF DINNER UTRGV BASEBALL DoubleTree Suites 5:00 p.m.

February 9 FAN DAY

UTRGV Baseball 1:00 p.m.

February 16

CAJUNFEST 2019

Echo Hotel & Conference Center

February 23

KICKIN’ IT UP FOR KIDS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MCALLEN McAllen Country Club 6:00 p.m.

January 19

February 27

McAllen Convention Center

McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

MCALLEN MARATHON & HEALTH EXPO FARM DINNER 2019

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL

RGV Food Bank 5:00 p.m.

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Club of Edinburg

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