SOCIALIFE Magazine | FEBRUARY 2020

HIDALGO CO. EDITION YEAR 16 ISSUE 2

2020

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City of Pharr State of the City

RGV Food Bank Farm Dinner 2020

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ECC - Hustle & Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 LSNB Ribbon Cutting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA PRESIDENT + PUBLISHER

Non-Profit Spotlight: B&G Club Edinburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 City of Pharr - State of the City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Etiquestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MCC - Government Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 City of Mission - Texas Citrus Fiesta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GMCC - Buenas Tardes Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 STHS - Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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US Senate Candidate Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 RGV Food Bank - Farm Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 MCC - All About Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Rodriguez Tile Grand Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rancho Guadalupe Open House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 UTRGV - #RallyTheValley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 RGVHCC - Manic Monday Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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RGV Partnership - Presentation on Mexican President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 RGVHCC - Empresario Business Expo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Quinta Mazatlan - Birder’s View of the Valley Seasons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 IMAS - Empty Barrels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 #Socialifing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Out and About - Margaritas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Modern Chaos Fashion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 MOST History - Just a Girl and her Horse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Guest Writers

Letty Leal Jane Smith Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa Quinta Mazatlan Kelly Francis-Love Roxanne Casares Colleen Hook Alexis Alvarado

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At Rio Grande Regional Hospital, we put our hearts into caring for yours. Our dedicated team of medical professionals provide patients with full-service cardiovascular care, from the fast treatment of events like heart attack and stroke, to treatment of underlying heart and peripheral vascular diseases. The full-range of Heart & Vascular services led by Dr. Guillermo Salinas, Cardiologist and Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology, include cardiac catheterization lab, heart and vascular surgery, and electrophysiology (EP).

As a certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center, our cardiologists, and the heart care team, use innovative technology to prevent, diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. Rio Grande Regional Hospital (RGRH) is proud to be the FIRST and ONLY hospital in Hidalgo County to offer the community the most advance in robotic assisted technology used to treat heart and artery disease. This new technology allows the physicians, during interventional procedures, precise device and stent positioning.

In addition, February is heart month, and RGRH is committed to raising awareness in the communities we serve about the importance of heart health.

We encourage both men and women over the age of 50 to visit RioGrandeHearts.com and take a free Heart Risk Assessment. The Heart Risk Assessment can help you take control of your heart health and gain a better understanding of your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. The results of the assessment can help you talk to your doctor and determine if you would benefit from any screening or diagnostic test that could help lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. We are here to help you learn more about your heart health, because the most important heart you have to take care of is your own.

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Our staff includes board-certified cardiologists and highly skilled cardiac care nurses. Now’s the time to take care of your heart and the hearts of your loved ones.

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HUSTLE & BRUNCH

SPONSORED BY BOB’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE Edinburg Photography by Christopher Cabello

On January 31st, the Edinburg Chamber hosted its first Hustle & Brunch, proudly sponsored by Bob’s Steak & Chop House. Hustle & Brunch provides chamber members and non-members the opportunity to develop new leads over the course of brunch. Guests take turns presenting a ninety second pitch of their business to their designated table following with a rotation schedule to make as many leads as possible.

NATALIE GARZA AND ALYSSA PEREZ

JULIO CARRANZA, RONNIE LARRALDE, HIREN GOVIND, AND MARIO LIZCANO

DIANA SEPULVEDA, TOM BROWNMILLER, MARIBEL GORIS, AND BECCA

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MAE VELA AND ERIC CALLOWAY

VERONICA ARELLANO, ALYSSA POTTER, RUBY CASAS, AND LEONOR MEDINA

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LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING Pharr Photography by Sergio Arratia

Lone Star National Bank celebrated the Grand Opening of their newest banking center in the City of Pharr located at 300 S. Cage Blvd. The staff is ready to deliver quality products and services to the community. Lone Star National Bank…Proud to be The Valley’s Bank.

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COMMISSIONER ELEAZAR GUAJARDO, MAYOR DR. AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ, AND MARIO LIZCANO

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COMMUNITY PRIDE

NON-PROFIT SPOT LIGHT

History of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley Since 1969, Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley has been at the forefront of youth development, with the mission to provide opportunity to all youth in a positive, caring environment to enable them to become productive, responsible, influential citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley has actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys whom other youth agencies have had difficulty in reaching. They are dedicated to ensuring that their community’s disadvantaged youngsters have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

In a world that has never seemed more threatening and devoid of promise for a disproportionate number of America’s children, Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV provides youth, ages 6 to 18, with a tangible measure of hope. The Club offers them what they need and want most: • Adults who respect and listen to them; • A safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves; and • Interesting, constructive activities that channel youthful energy into challenging pursuits.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV is facility-based. Paid youth development professionals and volunteers work with the youth. They offer daily access to a broad range of programs that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and civic engagement for the youth served.

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All Boys & Girls Club programs are carefully designed to support achievement and foster a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness and influence that builds self-confidence and self-esteem. The Youth Development Outcomes movement that articulates for young people to succeed is central to their program methodology: positive self-identity, educational, employment, emotional and cultural competencies, community and civic involvement, health and well-being and a moral compass.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, working to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. It offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation.

Today, over 18,000 boys and girls at risk and in need are taking advantage of the programs, activities, and services provided at the eight (8) Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley Units covering 30 miles in Edinburg and the surrounding communities of Faysville, San Manuel Linn, Hargill and San Carlos. They benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help young people take control of their lives, envision productive futures, and reach their goals.

For more information please email: arendon@edinburgkids.com

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C I T Y

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Pharr Joins PSJA ISD in Hosting 2020 Lunar New Year Festival The Pharr community came together to celebrate the 2nd Annual Lunar Year Festival! Community members, students, and families each enjoyed an immersive experience as they learned about the Chinese culture. Â

Benefit: Community and educational partnerships that teach about other cultures and backgrounds.

Operation Clean Sweep Pharr has been working with community partners, volunteers, local organizations, and students to keep our city clean, green, and beautiful through monthly clean sweeps sponsored by the Public Works Department.

Benefit: Keeping the City of Pharr clean by encouraging civic leadership among our community.

STC RCPSE in Pharr Receives First Responder Grant AT&T recently presented a $101,570.00 First Responder Certification Training Program Grant to the South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr, benefiting current and future students.

Benefit: This grant will assist first responders in the region and students in Pharr interested in applying for the program.

Keep up with all the great things in the city : www.facebook.com/cityofpharr For more information, contact us at (956) 402-4000.

PHARR SHINES BRIGHT IN 2020 CITY OF PHARR

Pharr Photography by Sergio Arratia

The Pharr Events Center was packed with hundreds of local leaders, business partners, and community organizations as Pharr mayor, Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, hosted the fourth annual State of the City Address on January 16, 2020. This year ’s theme highlighted the city ’s many accomplishments, growth, and progress of the previous year with Mayor Hernandez announcing that the City of Pharr’s future is “brighter than ever!”

MYRTHA TIJERINA, MAYOR AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ, AND SISTER NORMA PIMENTEL

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BRIAN GODINEZ, KASSANDRA ELLEJARZA, BOBBY CARRILLO, AND ED WYLIE

ANETTE MUÑIZ, SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, AND LAURA WARREN

HUGO RAMIREZ, ANNETTE FRANZ, MAYOR OF REYNOSA MAKY ORTIZ, AND JOHN DAVID FRANZ

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SENATOR JUAN “CHUY” HINOJOSA, ANA GARCIA, SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO JR.

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WHAT THE!~

ETIQUESTIONS Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa

I plan to host a couple of parties soon and would like to know what should be included in the invitation. Can you help me?

When you prepare your invitations, you want to make sure they are clear. Include necessary information such as date, time, and place.

Additionally, include any information that would be helpful such as attire, rsvp, etc. However, stick to the basics. It becomes confusing to the guests when too much detailed information is included. Always include a phone number or email address where a guest could contact you with any questions.

I just love to attend galas and events in my community. However, I really never know when to arrive. It seems most people arrive at events well past the time listed on the invitation. How early is too early and how late is too late?

Most etiquette experts will tell you to be on time (punctual). However, punctuality means different things to different people. The general rule is that guests should arrive at the time listed on the invitation or shortly thereafter. However, arriving later than 15 minutes past the time listed on the invitation is often considered rude.

What is the proper way to thank the host of an event before I leave?

This is a great question! You always want to thank you hosts before you leave an event. It is not usually appropriate to just exit without finding the host and telling them thank you for the invitation. It is a great idea to quickly tell them how much you enjoyed the event. Additionally, it is a great idea to follow up with a second thank you by phone, email, or better yet, a thank you card.

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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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETING

BY THE MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The McAllen Chamber hosted the first Government Affairs Council meeting of the year on Thursday, Januar y 9 at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the chamber ’s building. This month’s speakers were Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and Representative Bobby Guerra who talked about their upcoming 2020 elections.

McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

COMMISSIONER SEBI HADDAD AND MARIO LIZCANO

SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, KHATTYE SHEPERD, AND JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ

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SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, DR. FRED FARIAS, STATE REP. BOBBY GUERRA, AND STEVE AHLENIUS

WILLARD MOON AND EVA MULLINS

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BUENAS TARDES LUNCHEON

BY THE GMCC

Mission Photography by Sergio Arratia

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce hosted Texas Workforce Commissioner, Julian Alvarez, III, as their keynote speaker for their January 2020 Buenas Tardes Luncheon. Mr. Alvarez gave an overview of the City of Mission’s workforce programs and accolades as well as gave some really great insight into the current workforce initiatives taking place in our region.

MIKE COSTILLON, DR. SHIRLEY REED, AND PAUL RODRIGUEZ

NICHOLE HERNANDEZ, JULIAN ALVAREZ III, GISELLE MASCAREÑAS-VILLARREAL, AND NORMA GUEVARA

BOB VACKAR AND JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ

C.J. SANCHEZ, BRENDA ENRIQUEZ, AND CHRISTOPHER JULIAN

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MAYOR DR. ARMANDO AND MARIA O’CAÑA

AIDA LERMA AND J.J. GUERRERO

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JULIAN ALVAREZ

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SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM CERTIFIED COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CENTER McAllen Photography by Erika Barrera

South Texas Health System McAllen i s t h e f i r s t D N V- G L c e r t i f i e d Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Upper Rio Grande Valley, bringing the highest level of stroke certification available to Hidalgo Count y. The announcement was made on January 21, 2020 during a press conference outside the hospital located in McAllen, Texas.

The distinction is earned by hospitals equipped to handle the most complex neurological needs, and includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education. S tate legislators joined stroke survivors, community members, and hospital staff at the press conference where endovascular neurologists explained the importance of having a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center close to home.

SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO JR., TODD MANN, DR. ALEXANDER L. GEORGIADIS, REP. BOBBY GUERRA

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LOCAL STUDENTS ORGANIZE FEDERAL PRIMARY CANDIDATES DEBATE McAllen Photography by Erika Barrera

Local high school students engaged in the statewide dialogue with a U.S Senate Candidate Forum on January 22nd at the McAllen Convention Center.

The student-led debate featured Chris Bell, Michael Cooper, Amanda Edwards, Jack Foster Jr., Victor Hugo Harris, and Sema Hernandez. The forum consisted of three high school representatives from each McAllen campus that offered each candidate an opportune moment to share their opinions on federal policy. Therefore, the rhetoric fostered a platform for students to advocate for unilateral reform on national issues such as veteran affairs, healthcare, border security, and gun violence.

ELDA GARCIA AND SEMA HERNANDEZ

BIANCA RIVERA AND LETTY CASTAÑEDA

KAROLINA VARGAS, JONAH E. RIOJAS, AND ALEXIS ALVARADO

COMMISSIONER SEBY HADDAD, ILIANA RIOJAS, AND STEPHANIE RAMIREZ

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SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY IS A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL!

CELEBRATING THE EXPERTISE AND EXCELLENCE THAT HAPPENS ALL ACROSS MCALLEN ISD!

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FARM DINNER 2020

HOSTED BY THE FOOD BANK RGV Pharr Photography by Christopher Cabello

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley hosted its annual Farm Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Food Bank RGV in Pharr. Proceeds from the Farm Dinner will help support the Gem Valley Farm, a community garden at the Food Bank RGV, which will help to grow and expand its program to teach participants about self-sustainability, natural chemical-free farming, and healthy nutrition. “A Night in Tuscany” was the theme for the evening and began with a cocktail hour on the farm followed by an elegant five-course meal inside the Food Bank RGV. Chef Larry and Jessica Delgado of house. wine.+bistro., SALT: New American Table, and Salome on Main prepared the gourmet dinner with all locally sourced and natural foods.

MAYOR DR. AMBROSIO AND CRISTINA HERNANDEZ

CHEF LARRY DELGADO

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DEE CHAVEZ AND REBECCA ARIZMENDI

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ALL ABOUT WOMEN

PRESENTED BY THE MCALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE McAllen Photography by Erika Barrera

MARIELLA GORENA, ANNETTE FRANZ ABD CINDY TREVIÑO

MICHELLE ZAMORA AND IRMA GARZA

OFELIA RUIZ, DORA SANCHEZ AND DAVID SANCHEZ

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The All About Women “Legendar y Businesswomen’s Luncheon” was scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2020, at the Radisson Hotel McAllen.

The Chamber honored businesswomen Dora Jean Sanchez , owner of De Sanchez Day Spa & Salon; Deanna Cochran, owner of Coffee Zone; and Delia Lubin, owner of Delia’s Tamales.

The Chamber recognized these women who have owned businesses in McAllen for over 25 years, and who overcame adversity and challenges to reach their goals. Their three honorees had the opportunity to discuss their journeys to success as they were interviewed by the moderator.

MARIA GARZA AND DELIA LUBIN

SOFIA LUBIN, JOHN KING, RICHIE CANTU, AND LIZ CANTU

MIKE COCHRAN AND DEANNA COCHRAN

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CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW LOCATION Mission Photography by Sergio Arratia

ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ, MAYOR RAMIRO RODRIGUEZ, AND BELEM ARIAS

Rodriguez Tile Group opens their new gallery at 4105 N. Conway Ave. in Mission, Texas where you can find flooring and tile to fit all your needs.

The Rodriguez family wishes to thank all those in attendance, including esteemed State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, as well as all the domestic and foreign companies who showed their support.

We hope to see you at our new location soon!

ROBERTO JUAREZ, ROBERT HERNANDEZ, AND JUAN HAYEK

ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ AND SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO

ROBERTO JUAREZ, BELEM Z. ARIAS, AND ROBERTO HERNANDEZ

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EVER VILLARREAL, SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, AND ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ

MAYOR RAMIRO RODRIGUEZ AND ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ

EVERARDO VILLARREAL, ROBERTO MENCHACA, ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ, AND NORMA MONTALVO

PATRICIA HERNANDEZ, JENS VLIETSTRA, BELEM Z. ARIAS, JOE CALDERON, AND SANDRA PRATT

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ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ, SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, AND ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ JR

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RANCHO GUADALUPE OPEN HOUSE

Edinburg Photography by Christopher Cabello

R a n c h o G u a d a l u p e i nv i t e d t h e community to their first open house of 2020! Guests came to be inspired by classic, new and different designs for the special day. Vendors participated and showcased their amazing decor, food, and music, and guests also had the opportunity to win a couple of great prizes!

GABRIELA GUAJARDO, SAMMY PERALEZ, AND LESLEY CHAVEZ

FERNANDO PALACIOS AND ELAISA PALACIOS

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THE VALLEY’S DIVISION I TEAM Big time college sports isn’t just something that can be found on TV or by driving to Austin, College Station and beyond. It can be found locally at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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This month alone, the UTRGV baseball team hosted and beat Kansas State twice to open the 2020 season.

Kansas State competes in the Big 12, the same conference as the University of Texas.

Conference Tournament Championship. When the basketball and baseball teams travel on the road, games are routinely carried on the ESPN and Fox family of networks.

Over the past two years, UTRGV athletic programs have hosted a number of opponents from “Power 5” conferences, including Oklahoma (men’s basketball), Texas (women’s basketball and women’s soccer), Oklahoma State (baseball), Mississippi State (baseball), Texas Tech (baseball and volleyball), Washington State (volleyball), and Miami (women’s soccer).

“We take the responsibility of representing the Rio Grande Valley on the national stage very seriously,” UTRGV Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque said. “We strive to bring positive recognition to our communities and we want to use athletics as a platform to showcase our region and better tell the story of UTRGV and the Rio Grande Valley.”

Even when not playing a Power 5 opponent, UTRGV Athletics is representing the Rio Grande Valley on the national stage. This past January, the men’s basketball team was featured on SportsCenter’s Top Plays twice, receiving a great deal of national recognition. Last March, the women’s basketball team jumped in on March Madness by advancing to the Western Athletic

Beyond the opponents, UTRGV brought that big-time college sports atmosphere to campus with the launch of Vaquero Village in December. Vaquero Village is a new pregame experience that features a bar for adults and a custom inflatable bounce house for kids, among other amenities, an hour and a half before home basketball games.

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Multidisciplinary Studies, Calgary, Canada, Men’s Soccer

Multidisciplinary Studies, Edinburg, TX, Baseball

Multi Disciplinary, Brownsville, TX, Women’s Golf

Yariel Matute

Alberto Mello Economics, San Paulo, Brazil, Men’s Tennis

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Interdisciplinary Studies, Weslaco, TX, Men’s Basketball

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“The reason we created the Vaquero Village was to improve the fan experience,” Conque said.

“Together, we can create something special for the Rio Grande Valley. Big time athletics is about big time support, and creating an environment that folks want to be part of is important to our future success.”

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Not only is UTRGV promoting the RGV throughout the country, but the athletics department has put an emphasis on keeping the most talented local athletes at home, with about one-third of the 275 student-athletes hailing from the Valley. Additionally, UTRGV is finding an international foothold with which to further promote the Valley, with about one-third of the student-athletes coming from 41 different countries.

“We are the Valley’s Division 1 team,” Conque said. “As such, we are attracting an impressive group of young men and women, many of whom are from our communities.

We are proud to be able to give them the opportunity to play in front of their friends and family. We’re also fortunate to have such a large international presence – the blending of cultures makes our cohort of student-athletes a very special group. We all learn a great deal from one another.”

The commitment of these student-athletes to the Valley has been apparent, not only in competition, but in the classroom and the community as well. UTRGV Athletics boasts a cumulative grade point average of 3.17. Additionally, UTRGV ranked 20th in the nation in community service hours in the fall.

UTRGV Athletics is working for the Valley. Now it’s time we rally around them!

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MANIC MONDAY MIXER AT TOYOTA

Pharr Photography by Sergio Arratia

MARISA RIVERA AND LEO RODRIGUEZ

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted their monthly mixer at Toyota at Pharr. Chamber and community members attended this first mixer of 2020, all while having the opportunity to network and market their company. For more information on the RGVHCC and the chamber benefits, call 956-928-0060.

DAVID VIELMA AND JOHN BARTOLOMEO

KIMBERLY BARBOZA AND ESTELA SALAZAR

ELIAS MORA, JUAN ROSALES, AND JOHN KOWALSKI

TINA ZIEGLER, LEONOR ALMAGUER, GENEVA WALDEN, AND TESSA CORRAL

MARINA GARCIA, YOLANDA GUZMAN, MANUEL VILLALPANDO, AND DELIA MOLINA

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Mexico City is woven with rich histories from the Aztec period to the Spanish conquest to the Mexican revolution to now.

Traveling to Mexico City is not unlike visiting London, Paris or Tokyo but for us, it is so close and just one non-stop flight away.

Ride the Double Decker Turibus, visit Museo Soumaya with over 60,000 works spanning centuries, or take the Polanco food tour with three hours of mouthwatering Mexican specialties in Mexico City’s best neighborhoods.

Just 10 of the thousands of things to do in the 5th largest city in the world Parque México

Basílica de Guadalupe

one of central Mexico City’s most attractive urban gardens

one of the most visited Catholic Shrines in the world

Palacio de Bellas Artes

The Castillo and Bosque de Chapultepec

music, dance, theatre, opera, literature and important exhibits

since the days of the Aztec Empire, The castle has unparalleled CITY views

Catedral Metropolitana

Museo Nacional de Antropología

seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico atop the former Aztec sacred precinct

Museo Soumaya

the largest and most visited museum in Mexico

Pirámides de Teotihuacán

spectacular architecture and even more impressive art collection

The Pyramid of the Moon, the Sun, the Citadel, Temple of Quetzalcoatl AND MORE

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PRESENTATION ON MEXICAN PRESIDENT AND THE 4TH TRANSFORMATION OF MÉXICO AT ONE YEAR McAllen Photography by Erika Barrera

The RGV Partnership hosted an update on Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and his administration at year one of his presidency of Mexico. The presentation was provided by Duncan Wood, director of the Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC, who is an expert in Mexico’s policy, trade, and energy. The audience had the opportunity to hear first-hand of the recent initiatives in Mexico and their impact on the business environment.

IBC Bank facilitated the opportunity to look back at AMLO’s first year in office, the transformation of Mexico under the Moreno Party, the final steps of USMCA, and an informed look at the future of Mexico under AMLO.

CITY MANAGER ROY RODRIGUEZ AND MAYOR JIM DARLING

AARON RAMIREZ, MARK MAGNON, DORA BROWN, ADRIAN VILLARREAL, EDNA POSADA, MANUEL MUÑIZ, FERNANDO DE LA CERDO

BRIAN DISQUE, TONY AGUIRRE, AND LUIS SAENZ

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JUAN OLAGUIBEL, DANIEL SILVA, MICHELLE ZAMORA, JOEL GARZA, RANDY PEREZ

BRYAN HUMPHREYS, TOM TORKELSON, AND LINCOLN TORKELSON

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EMPRESARIO BUSINESS EXPO

BY THE RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Pharr

The 1st Annual Empresario Business Expo was hosted by the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jan. 23rd at the Pharr Event Center. There were fifty vendors at the Expo from all kinds of different businesses, from cosmetics, travel agencies, insurance companies, import/export liquor stores, gifts, entertainment centers, lending institutions, professional services, etc.

Vendors got to network with each other as well as with the public. Door prizes were given out every thirty minutes with a major prize given out at the end of the event. The purpose for the Expo was to give small businesses the opportunity to market their business in an inexpensive way while reaching out to a large number of people.

VICTORIA GOMEZ, ESTELA SALAZAR, AND CYNTHIA SAKULENZKI

ROEL DELGADO AND DAVID VIELMA

CHRISTINA BARRERA AND KARLA KERNZ

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ANNA GALLEGOS AND MARLEN DE LEON

MELISSA MENDOZA

OSCAR JUAREZ, MARILYN ABAD, AND MARIA MARTINEZ

KEVIN RAMIREZ AND RYAN GARZA

JOSE PEQUENO, NINA FLORES, ROSARIO CASTILLO, AND NIKOLE VALDEZ

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Birder’s View of the Valley Seasons by: Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center

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Winter: December - February Winters in the Valley are mild with temperatures ranging from the 50s to 80s. It’s this time of year that the temperate birds invade from the cold north. Often times, the cold fronts bring birds down with them.

The LRGV is host to many wintering passerines, both transients and winter residents. Some of the more common winter birds include the Bluegray Gnatcatcher and Orange-crowned Warbler. There are many other warbler and vireo species that can be seen as well. Winter is also the time of year when many of our rarities are spotted, given how many visiting eyes are on nature.

By February the transition to spring is beginning; trees are beginning to grow leaves and early breeding birds such as Long-billed Thrashers and Great-horned Owls are singing.

Spring: March - May Peak migration is between April and May and “norther” cold fronts can cause massive fallouts on South Padre Island, especially along the coast, and inland as well.

The wintering birds begin to filter out in early spring and are nearly all gone by the beginning of summer. The transients (neo-tropical or long-distance migrants) pass through during this time as well. Meanwhile, the permanent resident species such as the Great Kiskadee, Plain Chachalaca, Altamira Oriole, and Green Jay begin breeding.

Summer: June - September This is the Valley’s longest season of the year and temperatures are sizzling--90s to 100s!

By early summer, many of our permanent residents are on their second brood, while the summer residents like the Groove-billed Ani and Yellowbilled Cuckoo are on their first and usually only brood. There is little to no migration in the early summer months.

Fall: October – November The Valley’s “true” fall is very short, and unlike many of the northern areas, the leaves on the trees do not produce the spectacular autumn colors.

The weather is variable with a few cool fronts periodically passing through the area.

The purely summer residents leave, and raptor migration begins to pick up. This is one of the best times to see Broad-winged Hawks, Mississippi Kites, and Swainson’s Hawks overheard.

Quinta Mazatlan wishes you a great year of birding and outdoor adventures!

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Thursday, March 5, 2020 • 6:30PM Embassy Suites, McAllen Convention Center 800 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen INTERNATIONAL ATTIRE ENCOURAGED

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Mission Photography by Christopher Cabello

The International Museum of Ar t & Science has organized the first Empty Barrels: A Food & Fund Drive to benefit the Food Bank RGV Inc. Empty Barrels is a collaborative project that aims to bring artists and communities together to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in the RGV. Six wine and whiskey barrels have been donated by 5x5 Brewing Co. in Mission, T X , and Hilmy Cellars in Fredericksburg, TX, to serve as artists’ canvases and then food donation collection vessels.

Local artists answered an open call to participate in this project and are transforming these barrels with their unique art form. Updates on the project and locations can be found on brewseum.com

GEORGE REYES AND NESTOR DELMAREZ

STUART HANIFF AND SANDY MAGALLAN

KIRK CLARK, ANN FORTESCUE, AND JOSH FORRESTOR

JASON PEREZ, SANDY MAGALLAN, KIRK CLARK, AND JAMES JENSON

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C: An evening of fine wines, select beers, tantalizing cuisine and amazing music by Premier Show Band Satellite and The Renaissance Rockers Saturday, March 7, 2020 7pm llpm

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF HARLINGEN

Saturday, April 25, 2020 The Harlingen Convention Center JOIN US FOR CELEBRATORY DINNER AND DRINKS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND CHARITABLE CASINO GAMES ALL WHILE HELPING SAVE THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY ANIMALS! FOR TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION, CONTACT SARAH AT 956-454-1274 OR WINEANDWHISKERS@HSHTX.ORG

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 2020 8:00 PM

Indiana Jones AND THE Wild West

A MUSICAL ADVENTURE TO THE CORNERS OF THE EARTH

Heart-stopping adventure and pulse-pounding melodies will take the Symphony on a musical journey to the corners of the earth and across the American West!

FEATURING:

Jared Broussard, Trumpet

ARTIST SPONSOR:

PRESENTED BY: Mrs. Trudie Elmore Abbott

McALLEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

801 Convention Blvd, McAllen, TX | Tickets start at $25 Purchase online at www.valleyorchestra.org or call (956) 661-1615 Visit the MPAC Box Office M-F 10am - 5pm

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MAESTRO'S SEASON FINALE EVENT FEATURING MARIACHI AZTLร N Mariachi Aztlรกn returns for a concert featuring the best of music of the Rio Grande Valley and Concertmaster Geoffrey Wong performing Paganini's La Campanella.

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MAESTRO SPONSOR: Wanda Boush

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Costa Messa Restaurant 3 Locations in McAllen

Mon 11:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Tue - Wed 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Thur 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Fri - Sat 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sun 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

City Cafe & Catering 2901 N 10th St, McAllen

Mon 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tues - Sat 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sun 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sun - Thur 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fri - Sat 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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Koko’s Cafe Uptown 6100 N 10th St A, McAllen

Mon - Thur 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fri - Sat 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sun Closed

Suerte Bar & Grill 400 W Nolana Ave, McAllen

Mon - Sun 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Mon - Fri 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Sat - Sun 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

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Just a Girl and her Horse

By Kelly Francis-Love the archivist for MOSTHistory

Here’s a South Texas story about love: the love a young woman had for a horse, and the love her future husband had for her.

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In February 1951, the Morgan Horse Magazine featured an advertisement for a contest. The contest was for entrants under 21 years old. All they had to do to enter was write a story about Morgan horses. The goal was for the magazine to obtain more personal stories to be published in the magazine. Five winners would be chosen from five different areas of the country. The prize?

A Morgan colt.

In Donna, Texas, 14-year-old Rosemary “Tuts” Washburn, daughter of Mayor Dale Washburn, decided to enter the contest. Tuts wrote her essay about how she had always loved horses, but Morgans held a special place in her heart. A total of 217 entries were received from the West Central zone, and Tuts was chosen as the winner.

In December of 1951, Tuts traveled to Kansas to pick up her new horse from the donor, Locke Theis. She was told that she could have her pick of colts, and chose a young female. She decided to name her new horse Lockelyn, after the donor Locke and the young filly’s mother, Texas Lyn. Her winning essay, as well of her story of traveling to pick up her horse, were published in the January 1952 issue of Morgan Horse Magazine.

Tuts loved her new horse, and they spent five years together, but in 1957 she made the tough decision to sell Lockelyn to help pay for college. She first contacted Locke Theis to see if he might be interested in taking her back, but by that time he had gotten out of the horse breeding business. Eventually Lockelyn was able to find a new home with a woman in Houston, Maxine Merchant. Miss Merchant went on to become the President of the Texas Morgan Club, and in her hands Lockelyn became a champion show horse.

As for Tuts, she proceeded to graduate from college and marry Don Curl, but she never forgot her Morgan. In the 1970s, her husband decided to see if he could track down her old horse. At some point Lockelyn had been sold to a woman in California, where Don found her. The owner in California had been thinking of putting her down due to her age, but agreed to return the horse to the Curls instead. Lockelyn lived another year and a half with the Curls in the South Texas sunshine.

That’s the story of how a young horse lover won the horse of her dreams and was reunited with her nearly 20 years later, thanks to her husband who just wanted to make his wife happy.

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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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Incredible custom Cantu Construction built home is situated at the end of a Cul-De-Sac in the exclusive Country Club Terrace Subdivision in South McAllen. This impeccably kept home is accented with Spanish inspired details throughout and boasts 5 spacious bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, an office, large family room, guest room, living and dining areas combed with sunlight. The master suite has outside access, along with perfect built-ins and an inspired master bath! The kitchen has a double oven, a wine fridge, custom built-in refrigerator, dishwasher and island. This home is perfect for entertaining with an indoor wet-bar that looks over the open-concept living and dining areas.The backyard is truly a sight to behold with an incredible patio, heated pool, heated spa, and cabana.

In addition, there is an outdoor bar for those days lounging by the pool; all surrounded by lush landscaping! This home was built with every detail in mind--don’t lose this luxury paradise!

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LEASING • BROKERAGE • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • DEVELOPMENT

SOLD - 2019 Former Jimmy Johns – Retail - McAllen

This former Jimmy John’s location is ideally situated in South McAllen with proximity to Top Golf and Main Event. The asset was acquired by a Regional Investment Group will be occupied by Title Max.

SOLD - 2019 Stone Oak Plaza – Net Lease Investment - McAllen

This Net-Lease Investment sits in an Academy anchored Shopping Center and is located in one of McAllen’s busiest retail districts. The multi-tenant Strip Center was acquired by a Regional Investment Group and is home to a Corporate AT&T Store and a Corporate Five Guys Burgers.

SOLD - 2019 Former Carl’s Jr. – Retail - McAllen

This former Carl’s Jr is perfectly set up with a full kitchen. With a rare, North McAllen location with drive-thru, this site is perfect for any QSR (Quick Service Restaurant). The building was acquired by a Regional Investment Group and will be re-let.

SOLD - 2019 3800 Ursula – Industrial Disposition - McAllen

This distribution facility is ideally located in South McAllen with proximity to McAllen’s Foreign Trade Zone. The 50,000 square foot facility is equipped with a 8 dock-high doors, a full sprinkler system, and has excess land. The facility was acquired by an End User.

SOLD - 2019 James Avery – Net Lease Investment - Harlingen

This brand-new, James Avery Store is located in Harlingen’s premier, retail trade area. The former Capital One Bank location was acquired by a Regional Investment Group and was leased to James Avery Artisan Jewelry. The Net Lease Investment was then sold to a 3rd party, Regional Investment Group.

SOLD - 2019 Black Bear Diner – Build to Suit – Brownsville

Las Palmas Retail Center is a new-construction development in the heart of Brownsville. Black Bear Diner will open its first, Rio Grande Valley Location within the project and hopes to be open by end of year 2020.

SOLD - 2019 Denny’s Acquisition – Retail - San Juan

San Juan Shoppes are home to a new-construction Denny’s Restaurant. Denny’s acquired the location from a Regional Developer. The Shopping Center enjoys excellent visibility from Interstate 2 and is easily accessible from the Upper and Lower Rio Grande Valley.

SOLD - 2019 Denny’s/Bluewave - Retail - Peñitas

Peñitas, Texas is home to a new-construction Denny’s Restaurant and will soon be home to a Bluewave Express Carwash.

The two groups acquired the locations from a Regional Developer and should both be operational by the end of 2020.

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

www.cbcworldwide.com

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SAVEtheDATE

Heritage Ranch Gala March 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Honoring 2020 Heritage Associate FRIENDS of MOSTHistory

Advanced reservations are required.

Call 956-383-6911 for reservations. mosthistory.org/events for information

February 6

EDINBURG CHAMBER PUBLIC AFFAIRS LUNCHEON Superintendents 2020 Resolution | Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 11:30 a.m.

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.

February 8

5K STUD RUN

February 20

ADDY AWARDS GALA American Advertising Federation RGV The Grand Banquet Center 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

February 22

RIO GRANDE VALLEY IDEA 5K & HEALTHY LIVING EXPO IDEA Public Schools Mayor Pablo Peña Park Weslaco 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SOUTH TEXAS LITERACY SYMPOSIUM South Texas Literacy Coalition UTRGV Campus Ballroom 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MET GALA MCALLEN SAKURA Boys & Girls Club of McAllen McAllen Country Club 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity McAllen Fireman’s Park 7:45 a.m.

February 27

LOVE YOURSELF HEALTHY FEST

Capstone Scholars Texas Card House 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Quinta Mazatlan 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

“STEAK” IN YOUR COMMUNITY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF EDINBURG RGV Edinburg Conference Center At Renaissance 6:00 pm

SHAKEN NOT STIRRED Junior League of McAllen Sophie’s SS Saloon 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

February 14 MERCYME

Bert Ogden Arena 7:30 p.m.

February 15 CAJUNFEST

Edinburg Rotary Club Echo Hotel and Conference Center 6:00 pm 92

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A NIGHT IN LAS VEGAS

February 28

INDIANA JONES AND THE WILD WEST Valley Symphony Orchestra McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

February 29 5K CASA RUN

CASA of Hidalgo County Edinburg Municipal Park 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11TH ANNUAL PUPPY LOVE GALA: LEAP INTO FIESTA! PVAS Mission Events Center 6:00 p.m.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Bert Ogden Arena 7:00 p.m.

March 3

JERSEY BOYS McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

March 4

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

March 5

HOPE IS IN BLOOM AROUND THE WORLD Catholic Charities RGV Embassy Suites Convention Center 6:30 p.m.

March 6

FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL BOOKS AND ART (FESTIBA) City of Edinburg and UTRGV Edinburg City Hall Courtyard 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

March 7

10TH ANNUAL VINOS Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County Embassy Suites Convention Center 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

March 8

17TH ANNUAL RGV EXTRAVAGANZA STARS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Save the Date

THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

CHER- HERE WE GO AGAIN TOUR 2020 Bert Ogden Arena 7:30 p.m.

March 7

March 9

BREW-SEUM BEER DINNER IMAS Salome on Main 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

March 11

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

March 13-14

BERT OGDEN POLO MATCH & HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Victory Cup Save the Date

March 13

TACOS ‘N TEQUILA McAllen Chamber of Commerce Tres Lagos Subdivision Save the Date

March 14

14TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K RUN/ WALK City of Pharr PSJA Stadium 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

“SIZZLING IN THE TROPICS” BBQ COOK-OFF McAllen Chamber of Commerce Tres Lagos Subdivision Save the Date

March 15

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

March 19 - 22

CIRCUS DE SOLEIL Bert Ogden Arena 7:30 p.m.

5TH ANNUAL PROM NIGHT CAPABLE KIDS FOUNDATION

March 21

Mission Event Center 6:00 p.m.

Quinta Mazatlan 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MONARCH FEST

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April 16

McAllen Chamber of Commerce McAllen Convention Center 6:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.

Quinta Mazatlan Save the Date

TASTE MCALLEN

March 27

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

April 2

PRETTY IN PEARLS Comfort House RGV Embassy Suites Convention Center 6:30 p.m.

April 2 - 4

9TH ANNUAL UFO FESTIVAL City of Edinburg Edinburg’s City Hall Courtyard & Auditorium Save the Date

April 4

MISSION ARTS FESTIVAL City of Mission 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

April 4 - 5

PAW PATROL Bert Ogden Arena Save the Date

April 6

PRESIDENTS’ CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT McAllen Chamber of Commerce Palm View Golf Course Save the Date

April 11

NOCHE DE MARGARITAS GALA RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Pharr Event Center Save the Date

MOON OVER MAZATLAN

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

April 17

ART AND WINE FESTIVAL 2020 MASQUERADE Hope Family Health Center 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

April 18

April 28

RENT - THE MUSICAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

April 30

SOUTH TEXAS SENIOR SUMMIT RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mission Event Center Save the Date

May 1

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

September 19

MCALLEN VEGFEST Tres Lagos 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

September 25

LATINA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance Save the Date

October 1

CAPABLE KIDS GALA Pharr Event Center

21ST ANNUAL EVENING OF WISHES

McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m

Make A Wish RGV McAllen Country Club 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

May 2

56TH ANNUAL ACCESS TO HOPE GALA

RGV Literacy Center Save the Date

November 7

April 23

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

April 24 - 25

FISHING FOR KIDS 3RD ANNUAL SUPERINTENDENT’S TOURNAMENT McAllen ISD Louie’s Backyard, South Padre Island Save the Date

April 24

MCALLEN CRAWFISH BOIL McAllen South Rotary Save the Date

April 25

NOCHE DE MARGARITAS GALA RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Pharr Event Center Save the Date

4TH ANNUAL WINE & WHISKERS Humane Society of Harlingen The Harlingen Convention Center Save the Date

9TH ANNUAL BOOTS & BLING GALA

May 7

26TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AND CHAMPAGNE Access Esperanza Clinics Art Village on Main 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

October 16

Access Esperanza Clinics Save the Date

HOT JALAPEÑO SKEET SHOOT RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Save the Date

May 8 LATINO FORUM 2020

RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Casa de Palmas 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

May 15 REIK EN CAMBIO Bert Ogden Arena 8:30 p.m.

June 3

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS DINNER RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Save the Date

August 6

LEGISLATIVE REPORT CARD LUNCHEON RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Save the Date

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Why Cataract Patients are Choosing Multifocal Lenses

It’s all about Quality of Life

Before having cataract surgery, you have a choice to make about the lens for your eyes, when replacing the eye’s natural cloudy lens. These lenses are referred to as intraocular lenses (IOLs). There is single focal IOL and multifocal IOL. With today’s technology, there are multifocal lens with different functions that can correct astigmatism, enable you to see near, far and everything in-between. And, if you just need to correct presbyopia (the need for reading glasses), there are multifocal lens that can do that too. It is all about quality of life and minimizing the need for glasses.

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