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SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA PRESIDENT + PUBLISHER

Jalapeño Golf Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Non-Profit Spotlight: IMAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2019 Border Texan Gala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 RGV Partnership - Regional Mobility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mission Veterans Parade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 City of Mission - Citrus Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Access to Hope Gala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

BRONSON DELRIO

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DHR - Walk for a Cure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 City of McAllen - Magica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 MCC - Man & Woman of the Year Banquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 GPCC - Inaugural Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Pharr Veterans Parade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 City of McAllen - FRIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

KARLA KERNZ EDITOR

McAllen Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Etiquestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Annual Clergy Social. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Black & White Gala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Palenque Group Media Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CHRISTINA BARRERA SALES COORDINATOR

Valley Symphony Orchestra at Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 2019 Paella Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Live Music in the Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 HCC - Manic Monday Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Festival of Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Quinta Mazatlan - A Celebration of Earth’s Continents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

CLIFF RANSON

PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR

#SOCIALIFING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 MOST History - Los Ebanos Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 TEDX McAllen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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BORN AGAIN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING McAllen Photography by Christopher Cabello

On Thursday November 21st, Born Again Obstetrics And Gynecology held their grand opening and ribbon cutting. It was an amazing evening filled with joy and laughter. Dr. Flor Aurora Limas welcomed their guests and opened her medical practice for everyone to see her beautiful location. They specialize in women’s health services, including high risk pregnancies and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Born Again is located at 3220 Buddy Owens Blvd., Suite 300, McAllen, TX.

DR. FLOR LIMAS AND HER TEAM

ELIZABETH SANTOS AND DR. J. XAVIER AGUIRRE

DR. AYMELE AND VALERIE AYMELE

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HCBF ANNUAL PAR FORE JUSTICE CHARITABLE GOLF TOURNAMENT McAllen Photography by Christopher Cabello

JUAN YANEZ

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The Hidalgo County Bar Foundation’s annual Par Fore Justice Golf Tournament was held Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Palm View Golf Course. The format of the game was a 3 person Florida scramble. Breakfast and lunch was provided for each player, who also received a goodie bag.

AARON VELA, MINERVA ZAMORA, RUBEN PENA, AND MICHELLE TAYLOR

JIM RAMON AND DAN WORTHINGTON

CYNTHIA GUERRA, JUDGE NEREIDA LOPEZ-SINGLETERRY, AND JUDGE LUIS SINGLETERRY

STEVEN FARRIAS AND STEVEN IAN FARRIAS

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BEST IN CLASS.

They got into an elite college. But they aren’t the only ones.

Last year, over 1,000 IDEA students went to selective and highly selective universities with $50M in scholarships.

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JALAPEÑO GOLF CLASSIC RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mission Photography by Sergio Arratia

ESTHELA SALAZAR AND MARIE GARCIA

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held their 20th Annual Jalapeño Golf Classic on Monday, November 11th at the Cimarron Country Club. The fun tournament had several contests, 6 Hole In One prizes, BBQ and soothing massages out on the course.

Hole In One sponsors were: Lincoln Boggus Ford, Genesis Ber t Ogden Harlingen, North Park Lexus RGV, Rolex from Deutsch and Deutsch, Toyota of Pharr, and F & T Valley MotorSports.

BASILIO VILLARREAL, JUDGE ROMERO MOLINA, AND JOEL VILLARREAL

ENRIQUE LOPEZ AND RAMON GARCIA

JESSE SALDIVAR AND EDDIE ARCAUTE

CHRIS YBARRA AND FRANK ENRIQUEZ

ISSAC MATA AND JERRY FRAUSTRO

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Steaks and Cigars.

January 2020

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For Reservations, Private Dining or Special Events Call (956) 380-2627

NON-PROFIT SPOT LIGHT

“Innovative and inspiring exhibitions on art and science engage museum

visitors of all ages. Partnerships provide opportunities to share real-world applications of science and art happening in our community.”

The International Museum of Art & Science, a Smithsonian Affiliate, was founded in 1967 to enrich the quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley through its mission to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts and sciences through its exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs.

Monthly educational programs and workshops serve young artists, Winter Texans, school groups and community organizations both at the museum and through outreach programs like our animal ambassadors from the McAllen Public Utility BioZone and the H-E-B Portable Planetarium.

Diversity and excellence characterize the offerings at IMAS. Ann Fortescue, President and Executive Director states, “Innovative and inspiring exhibitions on art and science engage museum visitors of all ages. Partnerships provide opportunities to share real-world applications of science and art happening in our community.”

Learn more about the International Museum of Art & Science at theimasonline.org or 956-681-2800. You can also follow IMAS on Facebook @imasmcallen or Instagram and Twitter @imasmuseum.

93% of museum visitors are from McAllen and the RGV. More than half are 17 years and younger including students from 37 school districts. Serving the region’s youth is a priority for the IMAS and its community partners. In 2019 a grant from H-E-B Tournament of Champions supported Free Family Sundays, resulting in a 220% increase in attendance on Sundays. Individual donors and contributors like The Warren Group, Wells Fargo, Clark Chevrolet, and BBVA Compass Bank support IMAS educational programs, making the museum experience accessible for all audiences.

Annually the IMAS hosts a series of cultural events including Lunar New Year Festival, Bunny Bash, Halloween Bash, and Dia de los Muertos Festival. A tradition at the IMAS includes the exhibition of the Annual Christmas Tree Forest, supported by the IMAS Guild, a group of volunteers who support the museum’s mission through service and fundraising.

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2019 BORDER TEXAN OF THE YEAR

McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

DR. NINA AND TOM TORKELSON

Over 650 Rio Grande Valley business leaders, leaders in education, elected o f f i c i a l s a n d p r o m i n e n t Va l l e y residents gathered at the McAllen Convention Center on November 21 for the 2019 Border Texan of the Year Dinner honoring Dr. Guy Bailey, UTRGV President. Dr. Bailey was honored for his work in transforming the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley into a first class higher education institution and providing South Texans an opportunity to access quality higher education at a very reasonable cost. Dr. Bailey credited the success at UTRGV to the hard work and commitment of UTRGV students, faculty, staff and the Valley community. The Border Texan of the Year Committee has been recognizing individuals who work for and advocate for the improvement of issues important to the Border area, including education, funding, transpor tation, business, security, and health issues, and who highlight and help pave the way for opportunities for the region. The annual event raises funds which are awarded to area non-profit organizations of the donated to honoree’s chosen charitable organization or cause.

DAVID OLIVEIRA, MANNY VELA, AND DANNY VELA

LOUIE CHAVEZ, DEBI CHAVEZ, RICK VILLARREAL, AND VERONICA GONZALEZ

DAVID SANDOVAL, STEVEN VILLARREAL, AND RAJ PATEL

PAUL MOXLEY, PAULA MOXLEY, KAYLYN NORMAN, AND ADRIANA MCELRATH

DR. JOHN BLANGERO, DR. SARAH BLANGERO, DR. KELLY SCRIVNER, AND DR. HERB NASSOUR

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JOHN DAVID FRANZ, ANNETTE FRANZ, LAURA WARREN, AND DAVID GUERRA

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REGIONAL MOBILITY

AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT McAllen Photography by Christopher Cabello

The Rio Grande Valley Par tnership hosted a conversation on regional mobility and infrastructure investment.

Featured speakers included U. S. Senator John Cornyn, TxDOT Chairman Bruce Bugg, RGV MPO Chairman Ambrosio Hernandez, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., and T XDOT Pharr District Engineer Pete Alvarez.

Due to the recent merger, the RGV MPO will receive $2.2 billion under the Unified Transportation Program, up from $1.1 billion.

VICTOR PEREZ AND LEE REED

JUDGE EDDIE TREVINO AND CITY OF PHARR MAYOR DR. AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ

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Inside The Kitchen Chef Fernando Perez

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Carats Fine Jewelry and Gifts

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City of Mission Texas Citrus Parade

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McAllen Holiday Parade

North Park Lexus Now Open

Harry Potter Halloween Concert

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RGV Day At the Capitol

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OUR MISSION IS SERVICE MISSION VETERANS DAY PARADE Mission Photography by Victoria Gaytan

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Each year, thousands of people unite to commemorate Veterans Day. This year, the City of Mission honored local military heroes with a four-day Veterans Festival that began Friday, Nov. 8, with a flag-laying ceremony at the RGV State Veterans Cemetery.

The theme for the festival was “Our Mission is Service.� Saturday, Nov. 9, the full-day celebration kicked off with the first-ever Mission Veterans Day Parade. The festive parade showcased floats, RGV veterans, military vehicles, festooned golf carts and local marching bands. Across the street, the Texas Citrus Fiesta hosted a Salute to Service Cook-Off competition with more than 20 teams par ticipating in the IBCA sanctioned event. After the parade, community members took part in the Mission Veterans Day Festival until midnight outside the CEED building in conjunction with the 5 x 5 Brewing Company. The celebration, recognizing military men and women, continued Monday Nov. 11. A golf tournament was held at Shary Municipal Golf Course and was free for all veterans. More than 100 military heroes participated.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Shoe Box Float Competition

1pm Saturday, December 14, 2019 Mission CISD, La Joya ISD, Sharyland ISD (4th & 5th graders) Contact your school librarian for additional information.

Entry Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2019 Shoe Box Float & Grapefruit Pie Competition Winners to be announced

Royal Reception

Saturday, January 11, 2020 Balli’s Terrace Event Center 1509 Industrial Blvd. Mission, TX $50.00 per person

Coronation of King Citrus & Queen Citrianna 7pm Thursday, January 23, 2020 Mission High School Neuhaus Gym 1802 Cleo Dawson Mission, TX $5.00 General Seating/ $10 Reserved Seating

Parade of Oranges

3pm Saturday, January 25, 2020 Parade runs South on Conway Ave. from FM 495 to 1st Street Mission, TX

Fun Fair

10am-10pm Saturday, January 25, 2020 Live Music, Food, Craft Vendors & Much More!

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Heart of America Carnival January 6- January 26, 2020

Texas Citrus Fiesta Annual Fashion Show April 2020 $20 Fashion Show & Luncheon

Texas Citrus Fiesta Annual Sanctioned Vaquero Cook-Off May 2020

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ACCESS TO HOPE GALA Mission Photography by Christopher Cabello

AIDA AND RAMON GONZALEZ

Access Esperanza Clinic hosted their 55th annual Access to Hope Gala at the Mission Event Center. This year ’s honoree was Patricio C. Gonzales for his dedication to AEC for the past 26 years to making access to reproductive and preventative healthcare possible for thousands of uninsured women and men in Hidalgo County. They gave the Legacy Award to the City of Mission for all their support throughout the years to AEC. Proceeds from Access to Hope Gala will help men and women with wellness exams, screenings for breast and cer vical cancers, STI testing/ treatment and family planning care.

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MISSION COMMISSIONER RUBEN PLATA

SANDRA BROWN AND CECILIA JOHNSON

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WALK FOR A CURE Edinburg Photography by Dustin Coronado

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance hosted the 2019 Walk for a Cure. This Breast Cancer Awareness Walk celebrated and honored those in the Rio Grande Valley who have been affected by breast cancer. Participants wore pink as they kicked off the event with a special balloon release dedicated to all cancer fighters, survivors, and those who have lost their lives during the battle.

VICKI OCANYAS, LIZ RAMIREZ, PAMELA BRUCE, AND ARACELI RAMIREZ

MELANIE PEREZ, RACHEL REYNA, MYDA OLIVAREZ, AND COBY FAYYAD

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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.

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MCALLEN DAY IN MONTERREY Monterrey Photography by PolluxCastor Agency

Visit McAllen, a division of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, hosted its annual McAllen Day in Monterrey event in November at Horno3 in Fundidora Park . The annual event is held in Monterrey to promote McAllen’s newest offerings and facilitate networking with key individuals in various industries, including tourism, media and business.

Representatives from McAllen’s hotel, retail and civic communities attended the event.

SASHA CRANE AND RIGO VILLARREAL

MAYOR JIM DARLING AND MONTERREY MAYOR ADRIAN DE LA GARZA

ROBERT LOPEZ, MARLEN SALAZAR, AND RAMIRO GARZA

ANI DE ALBA, SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA, AND TERESA GONZALEZ

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2019 MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR

MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE McAllen Photography by Abel Riojas and Sergio Arratia

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 65th annual banquet “Man & Woman of the Year ” Awards on Thursday, November 7 at Embassy Suites McAllen Convention Center.

This year ’s honorees were Jessica Delgado, owner of Delgado Collective and Bob Boggus, owner of Boggus Ford-Lincoln. Barry Patel and Hershal Patel of Prospective Hospitality were the recipients of the Volunteer of the Year award. All honorees are pillars of the community and have been huge contributors to our wonderful city of McAllen. Over 450 people attended the celebration and enjoyed an evening of live music, dinner and auctions.

Proceeds from the event benefited the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA, MAN OF THE YEAR BOB BOGGUS, AND MAYOR JIM DARLING

BOB BOGGUS AND JESSICA DELGADO

STATE REP BOBBY GUERRA, AMANDA HINOJOSA, SENATOR JUAN CHUY HINOJOSA, AND CHRIS JULIAN

BLANCA CARDENAS AND PABLO TREVINO

SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA, WOMAN OF THE YEAR JESSICA DELGADO, LARRY DELGADO, AND MAYOR JIM DARLING

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KATY COY, BENJAMIN COY, YURIA PAEZ, AND FRANCISCO PAEZ

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BARRY PATEL AND HERSHEL PATEL

HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AND DIANN BARTEK

MARIO DELGADO, YAHAIRA FLORES, AND ROBERT LOPEZ

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INAUGURAL LUNCHEON

GREATER PHARR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Pharr Photography by Christopher Cabello

The Greater Pharr C hamb er o f Commerce held its Inaugural Luncheon on November 20, 2019, at the Pharr Events Center. The luncheon featured honored guest, Dr. Daniel King, former PJSA ISD Superintendent, as well as formally introduced the Chamber ’s Board of Directors and their 20192020 corporate sponsors. The Chamber thanks everyone who attended and looks forward to what is to come this next year!

CHRISTOPHER NICANOR INTERVIEWING DR. KING

CITY OF PHARR MAYOR DR. AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ

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DAVID GUERRA, SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA, REBECCA ARIZMENDI, LARRY LEVINE, AND VICTOR PEREZ

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LAURA WARREN, STATE REP. BOBBY GUERRA, AND ANN FORTESCUE

FRANK NUNEZ, ED WYLIE, LENNY PEREZ, AND JOSE LUENGO

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SARA AND DR DANIEL KING

JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ, MAYOR DR. AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ, AND AGUSTIN LOZANO JR.

SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO JR. AND JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ

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SALUTE TO VETERANS CITY OF PHARR PARADE Pharr Photography by Sergio Arratia

In honor of all Veterans who served in our United States military and armed forces, the City of Pharr was proud to host and celebrate Veterans Day on Saturday, November 9, 2019, with a “Salute to Veterans” parade and fireworks! City of Pharr officials invited all Pharr residents and families to attend and show their support as we honored the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the United States military. The parade and fireworks was held in Downtown Pharr, along Cage Blvd. and was free and open to the public.

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An impressive group of key McAllen officials, leaders, and families were in attendance at a McAllen Mixer honoring Hidalgo County Sheriff J.E. Eddie Guerra. The event was hosted by local, county and state officials that represent McAllen, including Hidalgo County Judge and Commissioners, City of McAllen Mayor and Commissioners, McAllen ISD School Board Trustees, McAllen Public Utility Board Members, state legislators, among other McAllen families and was held at Koko’s Restaurant. Sheriff Guerra is running for re-election in the March 2020 primary election.

SHERIFF EDDIE GUERRA, LUCILE DE LA GARZA, AND PHILLIP FARRIAS

MARCO SUAREZ AND SHERIFF EDDIE GUERRA

D.A. RICARDO RODRIGUEZ AND SHERIFF EDDIE GUERRA

MARTHA HINOJOSA AND SELINA HAYES-MEDRANO

MANDO SALINAS, SHERIFF EDDIE GUERRA, AND HILDA SALINAS

JJ AVILA, SHERIFF EDDIE GUERRA, AND BEVERLY BRADBURN

SENATOR JUAN _CHUY_ HINOJOSA, COMMISSIONER VERONICA WHITACRE, AND STATE REP. BOBBY GUERRA

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“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” ~ E m i ly Pos t

Most of the holiday events I attend have quite a bit of alcohol being served. What is the rule of thumb when it comes to drinking at holiday parties?

Most experts agree that there should be a two drink limit when attending any type of event. Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink ensures that you remain in control and do not say anything you will later regret.

Laura Handrick stated, “One drink makes you fun, two drinks make you silly, and three drinks make you stupid.”

Sometimes, I never know when is the right time to leave a party. I don't want to leave too soon but I also don't want to be the last to leave.

When is the right time?

Generally, once you have had a chance to have a couple of drinks, eat some food, and engage in conversation you can take your cue from the majority of the people in attendance. Leave the party when most people are leaving. Make sure your final stop before departing is thanking the host or hostess as a polite way to acknowledge all their time and effort in planning the party.

If someone has invited me to a holiday dinner, do I need to take a gift? If so, what is appropriate?

It is always a great idea to show your gratitude by gifting your host with a gift. The size and price of the gift is insignificant. What really matters is that the gift is something the person will like. Good options are: a bottle of the hosts’ favorite wine, a bouquet of flowers, boxed candies, or even a box of cookies.

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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Memorial Funeral Home held its Annual Clergy Social on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Memorial Event Center in Edinburg. The event honors the clergy from local churches who volunteer throughout the year to provide services to families in their time of need.

Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and entertainment.

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BLACK & WHITE AWARDS GALA McAllen Photography Christopher Cabello

The Angels of Love Black & White Awards Gala was held at The Grand Banquet and Conference Center. They honored communit y leaders who embody its mission of preventing violence through its victim’s services, access to the justice system, and education for victims. Family violence continues to be a major problem in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. Nearly 200,000 Texans were beaten by their intimate partners in 2017. 74% of all Texans either know someone who has been a victim of domestic violence or have been victims themselves. It is estimated the U.S. economy loses $8.3 billion annually due to domestic violence. Statistics tell us the only human service directly correlated with a decrease in domestic violence is access to legal solutions.

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CINDY CAVAZOS, MARISSA CANO, AND CRISTAL REYNA

CARLA SANDOVAL, EVONNE GARCIA, AND JEANNETTE AVILA

NELDA GARZA, ROSIE MARTINEZ, AND KARINA LUNA

D.A.RICARDO RODRIGUEZ, ROSIE MARTINEZ, MARISSA CANO, AND EVONNE GARCIA

NORMA LONGORIA, DISTRICT ATTORNEY RICARDO RODRIGUEZ, AND ELIZABETH MARTINEZ

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PALENQUE GROUP

This past November 13, 2019, Palenque Group: Taco Palenque, Palenque Grill & Pollo Palenque, held a Media Mixer Appreciation Reunion. This gathering was created with the purpose of thanking all media par tners and vendors who support the Taco Palenque, Palenque Grill and Pollo Palenque brands with their services. Also, it was a good time for Palenque Group to share news about the company and what’s coming for 2020. Guests had the opportunity to win raffle prizes and of course enjoy the best Mexican food in the Valley.

MEDIA MIXER APPRECIATION McAllen Photography by Christopher Cabello

RICHARD MADERA AND CONSUELO JONES

KAREN CASTILLO AND OREANA ZAPATA

MARCELO RODRIGUEZ AND JOSE LUIS VILLARREAL

MARIA ALVAREZ, PABLO RUIZ, AND ANA MOLINA

PATTI BARRETO, ANGELES DIAZ-VALLINA, AND MIKE HOLDERLE

RICK FAVATH, DEAN OCHOA, AND GILBERT MALDONADO

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On November 21, the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Acura of the Rio Grande Valley welcomed patrons and friends to an exclusive holiday showcase held at the Acura of the RGV dealership.

The VSO brass quintet performed a set of holiday selections, and attendees also enjoyed wine, hors d’oeuvres, and shopping, courtesy of Dillard’s, Deutsch and Deutsch, Feldman’s and HEB. Maestro Peter Dabrowski, VSO music director, and Lionel Mascorro, General Manager of Acura, provided remarks throughout the evening.

VICTOR SOTOMAYOR, YOLANDA GUZMAN, DINA SABNANI, AND ORLANDO DE LA GARZA

DR. PETER DABROWSKI

KATIE COY AND JONATHAN VASQUEZ

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9TH ANNUAL PAELLA FESTIVAL Edcouch Photography by Dustin Coronado

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The Ramos Family and Provenza Ranch celebrated the 2019 Paella Festival. For the last ten years, they have supported different non-profit organizations in our community. This year, this amazing festival was in benefit of the McAllen Pregnancy Center, a pro-life center that helps pregnant women in crisis, offering them free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds during their pregnancy, and after their pregnancy, they continue to support them by giving assistance with clothing, diapers, and other necessities for up to two years. This center opened its doors in May 2008 and have helped more than 12,000 women and saved more than 6,000 babies.

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Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina 1918 S 10th St, McAllen, TX 78503

Desert Bloom Band Friday: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

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MANIC MONDAY MIXER AT SMOKIN’ MOON BBQ Pharr Photography by Christopher Cabello

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated their monthly mixer at Smokin’ Moon BBQ and Beer Garden on November 4th. Guests started off their week networking and enjoying a great evening with other fellow professionals. Delicious BBQ and side dishes along with cool beverages were savored in a fun, relaxing venue. The Manic Mixer allows chamber members and future members to network in a fun setting as well as learn of the benefits of being a member to the RGV Hispanic Chamber.

DINA SABNANI AND ELIZA GARZA AWARDING A DOOR PRIZE

CRISABEL BARRERA, KAROL LIPPERT, AND ARTURO TAPIA

CRISABEL BARRERA AND TINA ZIEGLER

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DIWALI FEST

The India Association of Rio Grande Valley (IARGV) celebrated this year ’s Diwali Fest 2019 through a grand event on Nov 2nd at the historic Edinburg Municipal Auditorium and its beautiful courtyard. The event was attended by more than 800 people and included food, fun, entertainment and exhibitors that provided exposure to Indian art, artifacts, and clothing, in addition to, authentic Indian snack booths.

Edinburg Photography by Sergio Arratia

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NORMA CASTILLO, SONIA JAINI, AND ANA LISA MORALES

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STEVEN VILLARREAL, MARYAN AGUILAR, AND ALEJANDRA CANALES

SONAKASHI SHARMA, ISHVEN KALLY, AND ANA CRISTINA FERNANDEZ

DR. K MURALIDHARA, SHIBY VARGHOSE, AND KV KANNEGATTI

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About 200 million years ago, incredible forces separated the earth’s crust creating seven continents. Each continent has evolved with distinct cultures, climates, terrains, and unique animal life. Together, we are home to an estimated 8 million species of plants and animals. Together, we must work to protect our aarth as one million of the plant and animal species on earth are at risk of extinction.

How do we each work to protect the earth?

Start by setting a good example for our children and our co-workers by fostering a sense of stewardship that will last generations to come.

One of the greatest ways to improve our quality of life is to plant native trees—an amazing gift that keeps on giving. Continue to work on reducing, reusing and recycling. Learning and volunteering are priceless gifts to Mother Earth.

If people and wildlife learn to live together— inside and outside protected areas—our future on earth will be bright!

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Seven Beautiful Continents 1. North America is our personal continent with all climates ranging from the frozen tundra to the warm Thorn Forest at Quinta Mazatlán

2. South America is the continent with the most “natural superlatives” like the largest rain forest, highest waterfalls, longest mountain range, and driest place on earth.

3. Europe is home to real reindeer. The reindeer do not fly but can run up to 50 mph and have red noses in the winter.

4. Africa has one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth! Africa also has the most countries—54!

5. Asia is the largest continent with 1/3 of the earth’s land and 2/3 of the earth’s people.

6. Australia is our smallest continent on earth, sometimes called an “island continent” surrounded by oceans. Kangaroos outnumber people!

7. Antarctica is the coldest and windiest continent on earth, completely covered in ice. Penguins greatly outnumber people!

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Los Ebanos Ferry There are 28 places to cross the border between Texas and Mexico. Most people

choose one of the international bridges, but next time, why not choose a crossing with a little more history?

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Photographs courtesy of Margaret H. Mcallen memorial archives

The Los Ebanos ferry is the only hand-pulled ferry on any boundary of the United States. The ferry itself has been in operation since 1950 but was established on an ancient ford site. The first recorded use was in the 1740s by Spanish explorers led by JosĂŠ de EscandĂłn. Over the years the ford was also used by troops during the Mexican War, Texas Rangers and smugglers during the Prohibition era.

Today the ferry is managed by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. It can hold three cars as well as a few passengers.

It takes five men on deck to pull the cable stretching 70 yards across the Rio Grande. The ferry is named for the ebony trees in the area and runs from Los Ebanos, Texas to Diaz Ordaz, Mexico. There are occasional closures due to safety concerns from high water, and a passport is required for travel on the ferry.

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TEDX MCALLEN

X = INDEPENDENTLY ORGANIZED EVENT McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

TEDxMcAllen hosted an event on November 12, 2019, at the Art Village on Main. The Rio Grande Valley community joined together to celebrate the stories of our fellow South Texans and their dreams for themselves and our community. TEDx is a platform to showcase the community’s innovations, resilience, and passions. Speakers were Sister Norma Pimentel, Diana Seitz, Karina Chapa, Evelyn Cano, Sydney Ramon, Michael Fossum, Karen Lozano, Germán Madrazo, Pilar González, Melina Recio, Verónica G. Cárdenas, Andrés Bernal, Shawn Elliot Russell, Leo Benavides, and Luis “Alex” Macias.

CARINA CHAPA

BELINDA ESCOBEDO, REBECCA BORTNICK, AND MELANIE WATSON

HARI NAMBOODIRI, BIANCA CASTILLEJA, AND PATRICIA DIAZ

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They say it takes a village to raise a child. We believe it takes dreamers to ay it takes a village to raise Itaischild.

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2300 Solera Drive : Mission, TX 78572

8 Bed / 8 Bath 3 1/2 Bath

$2,500,000

3 Car Garage

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McAllen ISD

5601 N 4th Street : McAllen, TX 78504

$799,000

6 Bed / 5 Bath 1/2 Bath

2 Car Garage

Tuscany Estate Subdivision

McAllen ISD

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

LEASING • BROKERAGE • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • DEVELOPMENT

Tropical Texas Health Center - Office - Edinburg

101 E. Delta - Professional Service/Retail - Pharr

Riverside Plaza - Professional Service/Retail - Mission

Freestanding Restaurant Location - Retail - McAllen

North Park Village - Retail - McAllen

101 N. 10th Avenue - Office - Edinburg

This new construction facility is ideally located in Edinburg, TX with excellent frontage on I-69C. The new addition to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Center has excellent visibility and is easily accessible. The site is ideal for any medical.

Office or professional service user.

Riverside Plaza is located in South Mission, TX and has excellent visibility from Shary Road. The location is set among dense, residential development and is easily accessible from Interstate 2. Riverside Plaza is perfect for any retail, office, or professional service Tenant.

North Park Village is a unique, Commercial development located in The Heart of North McAllen’s busiest Retail District.

The site is surrounded by anchored shopping centers and some of McAllen’s healthiest demographics. The project offers a unique mix, creating a synergistic effect for all its Tenants, all while maintaining easy access from the newly expanded Auburn Drive in North McAllen.

This Mixed-Use facility is located in the Heart of Hidalgo County, in the middle of McAllen, Edinburg and Pharr for any retail, Professional, or office user.

This Former Slim Chickens Restaurant is ideally located in North McAllen, TX. Just south of Nolana Avenue on McColl Road. The Walmart Neighborhood Market outparcel has excellent proximity to interstate 69C ( Highway 281) and has a full kitchen set up, sitting adjacent to Starbucks.

This office building is located at the Northwest Corner of 10th Avenue and West University Drive in Edinburg, Texas. The building sits directly across from the Hidalgo County Courthouse and has excellent proximity to the University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The building comes with a private, secure parking and is being offered with aggressive, negotiable lease rates.

DANIEL GALVAN, CCIM | 956.451.2983 | dgalvan@cbcworldwide.com

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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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166 $81,143,703

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December 13-14

McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

Quinta Mazatlan 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

December 5

December 13

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

Valley Symphony Orchestra McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

Citizen Award Dinner

December 14

McAllen Chamber of Commerce Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 6:00 p.m.

Downtown Pharr 6:00 p.m.

January 28

December 29

McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

McAllen Performing Arts 5:00 p.m.

January 30

2020

Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Save the Date

THE BLUE MAN GROUP

GOOD DAY MCALLEN LUNCHEON

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -RGV

December 7

MCALLEN HOLIDAY PARADE McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium 6 p.m.

December 8

MUSIC CON SOUL Renaissance Cancer Foundation Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 6:00 p.m.

December 10

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

ILLUMINA FEST

A TOUCH OF FROST

CITY OF PHARR CHRISTMAS POSADA

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER

January 4

RUN 4 AN ANGEL Comfort House Doc Neuhaus Park - McAllen 7:30 a.m.

January 11-12

HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE Bert Ogden Arena 12:30 p.m.

January 19 MCALLEN MARATHON Scott Crane Memorial Run Save the Date

January 23

ALL ABOUT WOMEN “LEGENDARY BUSINESSWOMEN’S LUNCHEON”

FINDING NEVERLAND - THE MUSICAL

BUENAS TARDES LUNCHEON

February 6

BRAVO! GALA Valley Symphony Orchestra McAllen Convention Center Ballroom 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

February 7

HONOR ROLL GALA Teach for America McAllen Convention Center 6:30 p.m.

December 12

January 16

February 14

Bert Ogden Arena 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

City of Pharr Pharr Event Center 11:00 a.m.

Bert Ogden Arena 7:30 p.m.

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February 28

March 13-14

Valley Symphony Orchestra McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

Victory Cup Save the Date

INDIANA JONES AND THE WILD WEST

February 29

PUPPY LOVE GALA Mission Events Center 6:00 p.m.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

RGV POLO MATCH & HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

March 15

BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROL KING MUSICAL McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

Bert Ogden Arena 7:00 p.m.

March 19 - 22

March 3

Bert Ogden Arena 7:30 p.m.

McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

March 26

March 4

McAllen Convention Center Save the Date

JERSEY BOYS

49TH ANNUAL MCALLEN MAYOR’S PRAYER LUNCHEON McAllen Convention Center 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CIRCUS DE SOLEIL

TASTE MCALLEN

March 27

DESIGNED BY DABROWSKY

March 5

Valley Symphony Orchestra McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

Catholic Charities RGV Save the Date

April 4

HOPE IS IN BLOOM

March 8

THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY

April 16

MOON OVER MAZATLAN Quinta Mazatlan Save the Date

GABRIEL IGLESIAS - BEYOND THE FLUFFY Bert Ogden Arena 8:00 p.m.

April 23

IDEA - DINNER & AUCTION SCHOLARSHIP GALA Mission Event Center 6:30 p.m.

April 28

RENT - THE MUSICAL 20th Anniversary Tour McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

May 1

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m

12TH ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE BREW-SEUM International Museum of Arts & Science 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

April 4 - 5

CHER HERE WE GO AGAIN TOUR 2020

Bert Ogden Arena Save the Date

PAW PATROL

Bert Ogden Arena 7:30 p.m.

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