SOCIALIFE MAGAZINE | SEPTEMEBR 2019

HIDALGO CO. EDITION YEAR 15 ISSUE 9

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UT Health -- RGV Multispecialty Clinic

2019 CASAblanca Gala

Valley Symphony Orchestra

TEDx McAllen Speaker Reveal

An Organizational

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T h e Va l l e y S y m p h o n y O r c h e s t r a increases its impact

Les Pétales Place Vendôme Collection

Santa Fe Champagne Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Empty Bowls Kick-Off Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SALLY FRAUSTRO GUERRA PRESIDENT + PUBLISHER

Red, White, and Blue Welcome Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rio Grande Regional Ribbon Cutting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Edinburg CISD General Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bob’s Steak & Chop Wine Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Derrick Kinney & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Girls Scouts - Dessert First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 UT Health Multispecialty Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 City of Pharr Press Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

BRONSON DELRIO

VICE PRESIDENT + PUBLISHER

RGV Partnership - NAFTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 UTRGV Welcome Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 UTRGV New Dean of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Freedom Bank Ribbon Cutting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2019 CASAblanca Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 McAllen ISD Golf Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

KARLA KERNZ

HCC - Congressional Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Food Bank 5K Color Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 IMAS New Director Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Valley Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 VSO Press Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Etiquestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

CHRISTINA BARRERA SALES COORDINATOR

2019 Viva McAllen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Non-Profit Spotlight: Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Easter Seals Perfect Pair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Miss Texas World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 TEDx McAllen Speaker Reveal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mission Pink Kick-Off Mixer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Great Minds Drink Alike: Beer in the RGV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

CLIFF RANSON

PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR

Valley History: Golden Eras of RGV Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Birding in the Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Design

Decibel Communications

Event Photographers

Sergio Arratia Anai Noyola Dustin Coronado Victoria Gaytan Felicia Cuellar

Guest Photographers

Guest Writers

Quinta Mazatlan Juan Rodriguez Randy Salazar Jennifer Galindo Elsa Garza Marie Garcia

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ON THE COVER: This Month: Cover art is courtesy Cliff Ranson. Awesome work!

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BUBBLY FOR ALL OUR FRIENDS AT SANTA FE STEAKHOUSE & CANTINA

McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

Did someone say champagne?! Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina hosted a wonderful champagne tasting sponsored by L&F Distributors. Guests also enjoyed the new summer tasting menu with complimentary appetizers

by Chef Jesse Castellon.

JESSICA DELGADO

SONY REGO AND FRED HARMS

DANIEL TAMEZ AND MAURICIO DE LEON

PHIL MCLEARD, LAURA MCLEARD, AND LOURDES VIADA

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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.

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SANTA FE STEAKHOUSE HOSTS EMPTY BOWLS MIXER McAllen Photography by Victoria Gaytan

Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina hosted an Empty Bowls Mixer on August 13th.

This was a great networking event with appetizers, drink specials, live music, door prizes and a chance to preview bowls from Empty Bowls 2019. Santa Fe Steakhouse and sister restaurant, Republic of the Rio Grande, are also Lime Sponsors for Empty Bowls 2019!

Save the date for the Food Bank RGV’s biggest fundraiser! The 14th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon and Auction is confirmed for Sept. 17, 2019 at the Pharr Events Center.

EMILIO SANTOS, JERRY WIGHT, AND OMAR GUEVARA

GABRIELA NUNNERY AND ALVIE BRITTON

LAUREN ELIZANDO AND JIM TABAK

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ANDREW PEREZ, MICHELLE ZAMORA, AND JOACIM HERNANDEZ

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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE WELCOME PARTY

McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

The Miss Texas World America Organization held a Red, White, and Blue Welcome Party to start the pageant weekend with a fun activity. The party was held at the Cambria Hotel on Thursday August 1, 2019. The Miss Texas World America and Miss Texas Teen World America contestants were able to meet and greet each other and dance the night away.

DELLA FAY PEREZ

TERI SIPES AND ASHLEY GOODSON

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RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL OPENS DEDICATED NEUROLOGY UNIT McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

Rio Grande Regional Hospital, having just earned the highest level of recognition in stroke care from the American Heart Association, opened a new 8-bed neurology unit dedicated exclusively to treating patients of stroke, seizures and other neurological disorders. As Rio Grande Regional Hospital brings a new level of neurological care to Hidalgo County, it is also being hailed for their stroke response program, which reduces the time it takes doctors to administer life-saving medication to stroke victims, a critical advancement given seven million brain cells die every minute a stroke is not treated.

DR. HAMZAH SAEI, CLAUDIA IRIZARRY, AND DR. KEVIN MCMAHON

CEO CRIS RIVERA AND MAYOR JIM DARLING

NEUROLOGIST, DR. HAMZAH SAEI

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DR. ERIC CHANG, DR. HAMZAH SAEI, AND DR. KEVIN MCMAHON

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EDINBURG CISD HOSTS 2019 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Edinburg Photography by Sergio Arratia

More than 5,000 Edinburg CISD teachers, principals and staff recently attended the 2019 General Assembly at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. The event kicked off the start of the school year and included a special performance by their fine arts students. The keynote speaker was former NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez, who shared his journey of growing up in a migrant working family to becoming an astronaut aboard the space shuttle Discovery.

YOLANDA FUENTES, BARBARA ARIAS, AND LAUREN LERHART

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ORIN SWIFT CELLARS WINE DINNER AT BOB’S STEAK AND CHOP Edinburg Photography by Sergio Arratia

Bob’s Steak and Chop hosted their monthly wine dinner featuring Orin Swift Cellars, pairing it perfectly in a one-of-a-kind four course dinner.

Founder David Swift Phinney studied abroad in Florence, Italy, followed by a stint at the Robert Mondavi Winery before launching his own label in 1997.

He spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the brand to what it is today. Guests welcomed wine and plenty of wine knowledge with each tasting. For more information on their monthly wine dinners, please call 956-380-2627.

DORORTY THOMAS AND DALINDA RAMIREZ

SPENCER ALLEN, ANNA PERRY, AND TYSON PERRY

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LSNB Mobile™ requires Web access and access fees may be charged by your mobile carrier; check with your mobile provider for specific details on fees and charges. (2) Available to LSNB Mobile™ App users.

(3) Bank to Bank transfers are available to Internet Banking and LSNB Mobile™ App users. (4) Requires enrollment through Mobile Wallet App.

DESSERT FIRST

GIRL SCOUTS FUNDRAISER Edinburg Photography by Dustin Coronado

Girls Scouts of Greater South Texas held its inaugural Dessert First. The Dessert First fundraiser benefited Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas’ Outreach Program.

The Outreach Program reaches over 3,200 girls in the RGV with a majority from lower socio-economic areas in Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr counties.

The Outreach Program provides the Girl Scout Leadership Experience at no cost to girls or their families.

“We believe every girl should have the opportunity to be a leader in her community.

Through the Outreach Program, girls learn important new skills that will help them be successful in so many areas of their lives like science and technology, healthy living, first aid, and money management” said CEO Lydia Aleman.

NOEL HERNANDEZ, JULIA, LYONS RYLE, JULIE GONZALEZ, AND LYDIA ALEMAN

ALEJANDRA LLYMS AND LYDIA ALEMAN

ESTELLA SAENZ, MARISA CASTANEDA, DEBORAH CORDOVA, AND JANET VACKAR

BRENDA ENRIQUEZ, DEBORAH CORDOVA, AND YVETTE PADILLA

ABEL GARZA, SONIA GONZALEZ, YOLANDA GONZALEZ, AND MARIO LIZCANO

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MODERN JAPANESE GRILL THE FIRST ROBATA GRILL IN THE RGV

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UT HEALTH RGV

UT Health RGV, the clinical practice of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, celebrated the opening of its 20th site location – the UT Health RGV Multispecialty Clinic – and solidified its commitment to providing access to high-quality healthcare in South Texas. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Aug. 15 formally opened the state-of-the-art facility, located at 3804 South Jackson Road in Edinburg.

MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC Edinburg Photography by Jennifer Galindo

MARTA SALINAS-HOVAR, ASHLEY HOVAR, DR. KELLY SCRIVNER, DR. HERB NASSOUR, AND RABBI CLAUDIO COGAN

MIKE PATRIARCA, LINDA NELSON, AND MIKE DAVIS

RICK ANDERSON, DR. NAUSHEEN JAMAL, AND BEN PLANTAN

LINDA NELSON, TESMOL JAMES AND DR. JACK KROUSE

DR. NAOMI D. ACOLATSE AND DR. JULIE ANDERSON

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CITY OF PHARR HOSTED PRESS CONFEERENCE

PHARR INTERNATIONAL TRUCKING EXPO Pharr Photography Sergio Arratia

OLIVIA LEMMUS AND RON MEIJERINK

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MIRTHA TIJERINA , SOCORRO CHOLULA, AND VICTOR PÉREZ

The City of Pharr and the Pharr Economic Development Corporation hosted a press conference to announce details for the upcoming Pharr International Trucking Expo--the only trucking industry expo in the region. The press conference was held on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the Pharr Economic Development Corporation.

“The trucking industry plays a vital role in our economy through the delivery of goods and services from the distributor, through the supply chain, and on to the final destination,” stated Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. Attendees at the press conference included: Pharr City Commissioner and Pharr EDC Board Member Ramiro Caballero, M.D.; Pharr EDC Director Victor Perez; Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan; Mexican Consul in McAllen Socorro Jorge Cholula; CANACAR Delegate of Reynosa,Tam., Leopoldo Jose Chow; CANACAR Delegate of Nuevo Laredo, Tam., Eduardo Javier Lozano; and the Secretary of Economic Development of Reynosa, Tam., Ing. Leonel Cantu Robles.

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C I T Y

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U P D A T E

Census 2020 Pharr is on the move to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census. If everyone is counted, that equals more funding for our citizens, our city, and our communities.

BENEFIT: An accurate count helps determine funding for public services for our Pharr Families

Pharr Hosts United States Mexico Canada Agreement Forum International trade is crucial to Pharr’s thriving economy.

The USMCA will replace and modernize NAFTA for today’s economy while ensuring the city’s continued growth.

BENEFIT: USMCA proposes to improve wages, worker protections, and modernize trading

Pharr Municipal Court Renovations The Pharr Municipal Court is receiving muchneeded interior and technology upgrades, with plans to install electronic kiosks for faster and more easily accessible payment processing for customers.

BENEFIT: Enhance customer service, technology, and the interior of the courtroom Keep up with all the great things in the city : www.facebook.com/cityofpharr For more information, contact us at (956) 402-4000

PROPOSED NEW NAFTA

RGV Partnership presented a discussion on the U.S.- Mexico - Canada Agreement at the Pharr Event Center. The event, which was about the importance of the international trade for our region, provided federal perspective from U.S. Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar and a local perspective from speakers from the Port of Brownsville, Luis Bazan from Pharr International Bridge, and Keith Patridge from McAllen EDC.

AGREEMENT DISCUSSION Pharr Photography by Sergio Arratia

SERGIO CONTRERAS AND PHARR CITY MANAGER ALEX MEADE

CARLOS MARGO AND PRISCILLA GABRIELLE DURAN

CASSANDRA DE LA GARZA AND COMMISSIONER BOBBY CARRILLO

CESAR SUAREZ, ELIAS LONGORIA, AND COMMISSIONER SEBY HADDAD

JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO, SENATOR JUAN CHUY HINOJOSA, AND MAYOR OF MISSION DR. ARMANDO O CAÑA

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UTRGV NAMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT

UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey introduced Chasse Conque as the new Vice President and Athletic Director at a press conference in the university’s student center. Student athletes, coaches and many members of UTRGV’s staff came out in support of this momentous occasion. Conque is ready to take the University’s athletic program to new heights. “I think there’s a true opportunity here to rally the Valley behind UTRGV athletics,” Conque said. “We want to continue to push the envelope.”

AND DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Edinburg Photography by Christina Barrera

BLAKE HUBER AND BRYAN NOVOA

CHASSE CONQUE AND UT-RGV PRESIDENT GUY BAILEY

JAI STEADMAN AND TONY FORINA

TOM SEGURA AND MARIO LIZCANO

ANA BERGH, NORMA P. ADAMS

ELOY ALANIZ, JANNA ARNEY, AND DOUG ARNEY

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COMMUNITY PRIDE

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

ON T HE MOVE

CHASSE CONQUE The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) hired Chasse Conque (pronounced Chase Konk) as the Vice President and Director of Athletics on Aug. 2, 2019.

Conque previously served as Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 2015.

During Conque’s tenure at Little Rock — which competes at the NCAA Division I level — he helped lead a resurgence of the athletic department, both on and off the playing surfaces: » Little Rock won a combined 19 team and individual Sun Belt Conference championships, highlighted by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams reaching the second round of the NCAA tournament. » Three Little Rock head coaches garnered Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year honors. » Nearly four dozen Little Rock student-athletes were named all-conference. » In 2017-18, Little Rock posted the highest Graduation Success Rate of any Division I institution in Arkansas in six of the last seven years, graduating 82 percent of Trojan student-athletes. » Little Rock student-athletes have posted a department-wide GPA above 3.00 for 13 consecutive semesters, including a 3.36 GPA following Fall 2018 in which 124 Little Rock student-athletes registered a GPA of 3.00 or higher and 38 boasted a perfect 4.00. » In Spring 2018, Little Rock added a wrestling program that joined the Pac-12 Conference. » In 2017-18, Little Rock set a program record for fundraising, raising $4.3 million to bring its total to more than $11 million over the past three years.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CHASSE CONQUE “UTRGV just hired a winner. Chasse is one of the great young athletic directors in the country. He brings with him a strong background in fundraising and doing things the right way. I will miss not having him in the Sun Belt but glad to have him in Texas. He is going to do a great job for UTRGV and they couldn’t have picked a better person for the job.”

JIM BAKER, Director of Athletics at UT Arlington “UTRGV has hired one of the real upand-comers in athletics administration.

Chasse is a very talented and solid man who will be a great asset to the university and to the community.”

DR. JOEL ANDERSON, chancellor emeritus at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

One of Little Rock’s top athletic highlights under Conque came in 2015-16 when the men’s basketball team finished the season 30-5 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after an 85-83 double-overtime win over Purdue. The head coach of that team was Chris Beard, whom Conque hired in April of 2015. Beard is now head coach at Texas Tech and considered one of the top coaches in the country after leading the Red Raiders to the national championship game in 2019.

“UTRGV has made an outstanding hire in Chasse Conque,” Beard said. “Chasse is a leader in every sense of the word. He will work tirelessly with everyone involved to elevate UTRGV Athletics. Chasse knows how to build championship programs and his work ethic, integrity and innovative thinking

“Chasse Conque is a great athletic director and an even better person. He is a consummate professional yet makes work enjoyable for all. Chasse will instill confidence in all constituents regarding the athletics program growing the brand on many levels. I congratulate Chasse and all the Vaqueros.”

DR. BRAD TEAGUE, Director of Athletics at Central Arkansas

make him a perfect fit for UTRGV. Congratulations President Bailey and UTRGV for winning big with this hire.”

Conque earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2008 and his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Central Arkansas.

Conque and his wife, Lisa, have three daughters: twins Julianna and Sydney (7) and Adeline (5).

“Chasse Conque is truly one of the ‘rising stars’ in this business. While a big loss for Little Rock, this is a great — no, tremendous — hire for UTRGV.”

KARL BENSON, former commissioner of the Mid-American, Western Athletic and Sun Belt Conferences

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Rio Grande Regional Hospital Top 100

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Mochila Ministry

The RGV Killer Bees Are Back

Inside The Kitchen Chef Fernando Perez

Pharr Mayor Hernandez Celebrating our Heritage

Carats Fine Jewelry and Gifts

Bert Ogden Arena #GameChanger

Voyage into Fate

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All Across the Plains of Mexico

DHR Health Transplant Institute

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MCC- Annual Man & Women of the year

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FREEDOM BANK TEXAS GRAND OPENING McAllen Photography by Elsa Garza

On August 1st, Freedom Bank officially opened its doors to serve the Rio Grande Valley community. The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and local city officials joined Freedom Bank’s Chairman and CEO, Arturo “Art” Ortega, in welcoming the local community to the bank’s location at 1301 E. Nolana Ave. Attendees were treated to an evening of live music, laughter, and celebration.

MARSHA ACOSTA, ART ORTEGA, AND BOBBY ACOSTA

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HARLAN GARRETT, MIKE ORTEGA, ART ORTEGA, AND VIC KASAN

SERGIO MELENDEZ, ART ORTEGA, AND JENNIFER MELENDEZ

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6TH ANNUAL CASABLANCA GALA Edinburg Photography by Sergio Arratia

CASA of Hidalgo County hosted their 6th Annual CASAblanca Gala at the Legacy Event Center. This annual gala has been one of the largest funding sources for the CASA organization, whose efforts aim to break the vicious cycle of child abuse each year in Hidalgo County by providing a voice to the most vulnerable children in our community. Justice Leticia Hinojosa was the honorary guest of the evening. This fantastic evening event featured a seated dinner, live music, silent auctions, and much more.

The generous support they received will enable CASA to continue to serve 100% of these children.

JUDGE LETICIA HINOJOSA

DAVID AND CRIS RIVERA

ROGER PEREZ, JUDGE DORI CONTRERAS, DR. MARIA AND ALAN LEONARD

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CHRISTINA BARRERA AND ABRAHAM GARCIA

BRITTANY AND MICHAEL GABRIELSON

ANA BERGH AND NORMA P. ADAMS

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3RD ANNUAL SUPERINTENDENT’S GOLF TOURNAMENT McAllen Photography by Juan Rodriguez

McAllen ISD held its third annual Superintendent’s Golf Tournament on August 17, 2019, at McAllen’s Palm View Golf Course. Nearly 100 members of the business community signed up to play and help raise money for high school students to visit colleges and universities. Each year, this event raises thousands of dollars for students. The fourth annual event is scheduled for October, 2020. Anyone interested in helping to sponsor this event should call 956-618-6023.

JORGE GONZALEZ, TITO SALINAS, TONY FORINA, AND PAUL VILLARREAL

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2 YRS IN A ROW McAllen I S D e a r n e d these 3 to p r a t i n g s in 2018 & 2 0 1 9 !

McAllen ISD earns highest grade in state accountability ratings – again! * Earned All Distinctions!

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McAllen ISD earns Post-Secondary Readiness Distinction for 3rd straight year!

“All of our teachers,

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parents and Board of Trustees

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Readiness, Graduation Rate and more!

District earns state’s highest rating for financial integrity with perfect score!

Excellence in Financial Integrity!

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Perfect Score 8 years!

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RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER CONGRESSIONAL LUNCHEON McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

BRENDA ENRIQUEZ AND KANE DAWSON

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted their Congressional Luncheon at the DoubleTree Suites

by Hilton. US Congressman Vicente Gonzalez delivered an update on the 116th session and how recent policies will affect business and the community in the Rio Grande Valley.

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The 2019 5K Color Bash, presented by the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, was held at the Edinburg Municipal Park. The event brought together over 700 runners and raised over $21,000 for its School Tools program. Runners experienced a 5K filled with family fun, Zumba, neon colors, and live entertainment.

Community members, volunteers, and dedicated food bank staff worked diligently together to bring the runners and attendees an unforgettable run that is now set to come annually.

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Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Na�onal Award Winner for Whole Person Health

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) par�cipated in a na�onal research study (Sí Texas Project), in which results showed significant improvement in health outcomes for individuals who received both behavioral health and primary care services.

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IMAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANN FORTESCUE WELCOMING RECEPTION McAllen Photography by Dustin Coronado

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce, along with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation and the City of McAllen, welcomed the new President and Executive Director for the International Museum of Arts and Science, Ann Fortescue. The reception was held at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on August 29th. Fortescue will relocate from Springfield, OH, where she has served since 2011 as Executive Director of the Springfield Museum of Art. She holds a Master of Science in Museum Education from Bank Street College, New York, NY, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Bates College, Lewiston, ME. Fortescue said, “My husband Jeff and I are thrilled to be moving to McAllen and look forward to becoming part of the community. I am eager to advance the great work done by those who have led IMAS before me.”

MICHAEL WHITACRE, COMMISSIONER VERONICA WHITACRE, JOHN GERLING, LESLEY CHAVEZ DE GOMEZ, AND EMILIO SANTOS

KIRK CLARK, ROBERT LOPEZ, AND JORGE SANCHEZ

COMMISSIONER JOAQUIN ZAMORA, ANN FORTESCUE, AND ELIZABETH ZAMORA

CONSUL SOCORRO GUADALUPE JORGE AND CITY MANAGER ROY RODRIGUEZ

ANN FORTESCUE

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MAESTRO PETER DABROWSKI

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“There are no silver bullets out there, but symphonies have that kind of effect,” said Katy Coy, executive director of the Valley Symphony Orchestra.

“Higher property values, stronger education outcomes, increased consumer spending – they all correlate with the presence of an orchestra in a community.” Coy has been leading the Symphony’s administration since Fall 2018 and has her sights set on more than playing music. “We’re part of making the Valley a second-to-none place to live and work. We employ almost 100 artists, deliver arts education to 10,000 students every year, and create groundbreaking concert experiences for our patrons.”

Established more than 65 years ago as a community and educational ensemble, the VSO has defied national trends and grown consistently in size and scope over time. “We have been through it all,” said Suzi McDonald, the Symphony’s 2020 Cultural Leader awardee and longtime VSO board member, chorale member, and arts leader. “We’ve played under leaky roofs and had to come up with emergency instrument replacements as people were taking their seats in the hall. But the show always went on!”

These days, the 75+ member ensemble led by Maestro Peter Dabrowski is filling the McAllen Performing Arts Center with record numbers of patrons.

The organization is attracting attention from the state and regional levels by pushing the boundaries of traditional concert experiences. Often, VSO performances incorporate multimedia visual elements, and Maestro Dabrowski doesn’t hesitate to connect with the audience directly, sharing more about the music as a concert takes place. Though somewhat non-traditional, these touches are what make a VSO experience truly spectacular.

“Other orchestras are just starting to come around to many ideas that the Maestro has been incorporating for some time,” said Coy. “Rather than play just one type of music on a concert program, he will pair a traditional classical piece with a suite of music by The Beatles, for instance, in a pretty fearless way. People know that when they come to a VSO concert, they’re going to hear familiar things with a fresh perspective, or be taken somewhere totally new by the music.”

The ranks of the VSO are filled with professional musicians who have trained their entire lives on their instruments and are leaders in their field.

“The musicians are our pride and joy,” said Coy. “They are the hardest workers, often practicing their music for hours each day. They teach, they go on tour, they run their own chamber ensembles in addition to playing with the Symphony.” Most of them are local to the Valley or have made it their permanent home because of the breadth of artistic opportunities available. “This area is very artist-friendly,” said Coy. “Affordable cost of living, a variety of playing opportunities and locations, and good schools all make it an easy place for our folks to thrive.”

The Valley Symphony begins its 68th season, “Symphony by Design,” on September 27 at 8:00 pm. The Orchestra will welcome internationallyrenowned master pianist Alex Slobodyanik, whose appearance is made possible by generous support from North Park Lexus - RGV. Tickets can be purchased at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office at (956) 661-1615.

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VSO 2019-20 CONCERT SEASON PRESS CONFERENCE McAllen Photography by Karla Kernz

The Valley Symphony Orchestra and Peter Dabrowski, Music Director/ Conductor, announced the launch of the 2019-20 concert season on August 27, 2019, at a special press and community event at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. “Symphony by Design” includes the five concert series package that opens the season on September 27 with “Back to School,” a concert of academic celebration featuring internationallyrenowned pianist Alex Slobodyanik.

The season also includes symphonic performances of music from the James Bond films (on October 25) and a guest appearance from UTRGV’s Ballet Folklorico (on December 13). All five concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

MAESTRO PETER DABROWSKI AND KATY COY

KATY COY, SUSANNE MCDONALD, AND EVA PASCAL

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SEASON PREMIERE CONCERT

SEPTEMBER 27 Peter Dabrowski Music Director/Conductor

"BACK TO SCHOOL"

A concert of academic celebration featuring: SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Concerto No. 2 with soloist

HAYSUN KANG LISZT Les préludes and more!

HAYSUN KANG

Just announced - award-winning pianist Kang returns to perform with the VSO for the first time since 2010!

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ETIQUESTIONS Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa

“to ma ke a p le a sa nt and friendly impression is not only go o d ma nne rs but equally good business.” ~ E m i ly Pos t ( 1 9 2 2 )

What do I do with the plates and utensils once I am done eating, and the wait staff have not come to collect them? Many times, the wait staff is busy and takes a long time to collect the dishes.

This may seem like a strange table etiquette rule, but it is important to let the wait staff do their jobs. Do not stack plates or move them around on table. It is important to be patient and wait for the staff to come by and remove any used dishes.

When I attend a gala or dinner event, I never know where to sit at the table. Do you have any tips?

When you are walking towards the dining table, don’t just find your chair right away. If your dining table consists of 8 or more people, it is ok to leave the chairs on the end of the table for the host (whoever invited you to the event).

If it is a round table, it is ok to leave the seats facing the speaker or stage open for the host.

What is your most important advice to me when I am dining with people who I consider more polished than I am?

Wow! What a great question. My best advice for anyone who is dining with other people is do not slurp, burp, or chew loudly. You will want to make sure that, while dining, you are not making any unnecessary noises as it may really bother other people at your table.

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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Access to hope Friday, November 15 Mission Events Center

Celebrating Our Super Hero

Patricio Gonzalez, CEO Benefitting Local Women’s Health Care

Cocktails 6pm

Dinner 8pm

Live & silent auctions

Dress as your favorite Super Hero (or Semi-Formal)

Super Committee Members:

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2019 VIVA MCALLEN STREETS PRESENTED BY MCALLEN CRIME STOPPERS McAllen Photography by Anai Noyola

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The McAllen Crime Stoppers hosted their annual Viva McAllen Streets event at the McAllen Convention Center.

The McAllen Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to public safety. Since 1984, McAllen Crime Stoppers has remained committed to its mission to solve and prevent crime in our community to keep our residents and visitors safe. The program is a partnership between citizens, law enforcement and media. McAllen Crime Stoppers’ success is due to your participation for providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspect(s) involved in any illegal activity. Call 956-687-TIPS anonymously to keep our community safe.

McAllen Crime Stoppers 956-687-TIPS

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HOPE Family Health Center Community HOPE Projects, Inc., doing business as HOPE Family

In 2018, HOPE launched the Rio Grande Valley’s first Peer Run

Health Center, has a mission to provide medical, counseling,

Warm Line (844-755-HOPE). The Warmline is a toll free hotline

integrated behavioral health, case management, and lifestyle

for anyone experiencing depression, loneliness, anxiety, or other

intervention services to the uninsured living in the Rio Grande

stressors and needs someone with life experiences to talk to. The

Valley, Texas. These services aim to strengthen families, foster

WarmLine serves the community by helping those in need reach

personal dignity, and empower each person to take responsibility

out to someone, reducing their depression and anxiety, and gain

for their health and wellness.

tools to find peace in their lives.

HOPE was established in 1995 as a way for the community to

HOPE asks patients for a $5-$15 donation for services and asks

receive quality health care services, no matter their economic

that patients contribute to any lab work or diagnostic testing.

status or ability to obtain insurance. HOPE has never had a

The volunteers and staff at HOPE know that many of the clients

physician on staff. Rather, volunteers from the medical community

in need do not have the ability to pay for services. HOPE’s case

as well as medical residents donate three to four hours per week

managers and care coordinators work diligently to assist patients

or monthly to patients in need.

in locating assistance for their needs. This may include charity

In 2019, HOPE has already held over 5,000 medical and counseling appointments. Services provided at the clinic include primary

care programs, connecting them with the food bank, or helping them find transportation.

medical services, chronic care management, diabetes care,

Hidalgo County alone has an uninsured rate of over 34%. HOPE’s

integrated/team based health care, individual counseling and

staff, volunteers, and board of directors are committed to ensuring

family counseling, as well as therapy groups. HOPE also holds

the community health needs are met. HOPE’s goal is to increase

diabetes management classes, partnering with organizations to

their capacity to serve more individuals, reducing the amount of

host cooking and lifestyle classes. HOPE also holds organizational

chronic illnesses including depression and diabetes, and improve

development presentations on Joy in the Workplace, presents on

individual’s quality of life through health.

Laugher Yoga, and hosts an annual mental health conference.

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TEXANS RECOVERING TOGETHER Crisis Counseling Program

WERE YOU AFFECTED BY THE DISASTER?

Texans Recovering Together provides free, short term crisis counseling and stress management to those affected by the June, 2018 floods. Crisis counselors meet with and advise survivors on dealing with stress, disaster preparedness and taking advantage of available resources in their community.

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2019 PERFECT PAIR Edinburg Photography by Sergio Arratia

Easterseals Rio Grande Valley presented their 2019 Perfect Pair event on August 22nd at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. This year, the Perfect Pair Champions were Laura Warren and Dan Ogletree, who build and create strong foundations for the future.

This event supports the programs and services at Easterseals that are necessary to build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning. This red carpet event featured a live auction of designer handbags, and celebrity butlers showcased designer shoes. Guests enjoyed a silent auction and sampled tasty food and drinks while shopping for a cause. It was an exceptional evening of couture and compassion.

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DAN OGLETREE AND LAURA WARREN OGLETREE

SAUL SANCHEZ, MAYOR AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ, PATRICIA ROSENLUND, AND CARLOS MELGUIZO

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2019 MISS TEXAS

2019 Miss Texas World America was held at the McAllen Convention Center last August. Lucy Lopez was crowned 2019 Miss Texas World America. Lopez is a 2019 graduate of Hanna High School in Brownsville and a communication major at the University of Texas- Austin.

Genesis Garza was crowned as Miss Texas Teen and is a senior at McAllen High School.

WORLD AMERICA

McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

The contestants competed in a Charity Project Competition, Top Model, Influencer, Sports, Fitness Wear competition, Interview, and an optional Talent and Entrepreneur competition.

The Most Photogenic contestant and The Yellow Rose of Texas also received an award.

JEN AND ARMANDO GARZA

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TEDX MCALLEN 2019 SPEAKER REVEAL PARTY McAllen Photography by Sergio Arratia

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TEDx McAllen 2019 hosted a Speaker Reveal Party at the Yard on Dallas Ave. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. As they continue to organize TEDx McAllen 2019, they aim to harness the spirit of McAllen. With this in mind and while narrowing down this year’s theme, they realized that as a community we are DREAMERS. TEDx McAllen will celebrate our stories of triumph and discovery.

TEDx will be a platform to showcase the community’s innovations, resilience, and passions. Speakers will be 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.

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10TH ANNUAL MISSION PINK KICK OFF MIXER

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On August 22nd, Mission Regional Medical Center and the American Cancer Society hosted a kick-off mixer for the 10th Annual Mission Pink, benefitting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Cimarron Country Club in Mission. Guests included sponsors, survivors and participants.

For more information please visit: www. makingstrideswalk.org/riograndetx or call (956)682-8329. Save the date for October 12, 2019, at Mission Regional Medical Center.

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October 12, 2019 10th Annual Mission Pink Walk Benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Mission Regional Medical Center 900 S. Bryan Rd, Mission, TX Check in at 7:00 am & walk begins at 8:30 am

Flagship Sponsor

The 10th Annual Mission Pink Walk benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will raise money to fund the American Cancer Society’s patient programs in the Rio Grande Valley, breakthroughs in cancer research, and help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it's most treatable. Entrance fee is $25.00 and the first 150 participants will receive a free t-shirt.

For more information call (956) 682-8329 or visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/RioGrandeTX

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5x5 Brewing Co.

801 N Bryan Rd Ste 174, Mission

Thur - Fri: 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Sat & Sun: 2:00pm - 10:00pm | Mon- Wed: Closed

Big River Brewery 505 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr

Brewsome Brewery

1303 N 10th Street, McAllen

Sun - Tue: CLOSED Wed - Thur 4:00pm - 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 4:00pm - 12:00am

Mon - Thur: 4:00pm - 12:00am Fri: 4:00pm - 2:00am Sat: 12:00pm - 2:00am Sun: 10:00am - 8:00pm

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Schneider’s German Gasthaus and Beergarden 5507 N Ware Rd, McAllen

Sun - Tue: CLOSED Wed - Sat: 5:00pm to 12:00am

Smokin’ Moon BBQ & Beer Garden 1617 W Polk Ave. Pharr

Roosevelt’s at 7 821 N Main St, McAllen

Mon - Thur: 11:00am - 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 11:00am - 12:00am Sun: 11:00am - 8:00pm

Whistling Duck

1603 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission

Mon - Fri: 11:00am - 2:00am Sat & Sun: 1:00pm - 2:00am

Mon: CLOSED Tue - Thur: 11:00am - 11:00pm Fri & Sat: 11:00am - 1:00am Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm

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GOLDEN ERAS OF RIO GRANDE VALLEY FOOTBALL

By Joseph Fox, the associate education officer at MOSTHistory

1927 EHS football team

While H.G. Bessinger’s “Friday Night Lights” highlighted the triumphs and tragedies of small town football in West Texas,

the Rio Grande Valley has its own gridiron traditions of teamwork and young athletes overcoming long odds dating back almost 100 years.

Football in the Valley traces its origins to the

Topping them all was the 1961 Donna Redskins

Anglo-American farming culture that emerged in

who became the first Valley football team to win

the early 20th century. In the 1920s, the first teams

the State Championship under the solid play of

to stand out with their aggressive play to dominate

quarterback Luz Pedraza and defensive back

the district in their divisions were the Harlingen

Alfredo Avila. The 1980s and 90s proved to be the

Cardinals and the Brownsville “Screaming Eagles.”

Second Golden Era of Valley football as an intense

By the 30s and 40s other schools such as the

rivalry developed between the Harlingen Cardinals

Donna Redskins, McAllen Bulldogs (team of the

led by Coach Jesse Longhofer (who took the team

Valley’s first All-American George Strohmeyer),

four rounds deep into the playoffs in 1989) and

Weslaco Panthers and Edinburg Bobcats developed

the San Benito Greyhounds led by Coach Tommy

successful football programs. Notably, the Mission

Roberts. The Greyhounds finally emerged victorious

Eagles of 1941 were led by Valley football legend

over the Cards with a 15-6 win in the 1995 Battle of

and future Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry,

the Arroyo. Edinburg High School also emerged as

whose passing, running and punting led his team to

a strong team when Coach Richard Flores took the

a district championship.

Bobcats to seven straight playoff appearances from

During the 1950s and 60s, Valley football entered into what sports writer and UTRGV professor Dr. Greg Selber calls the first Golden Era of Valley football as civil rights led to more MexicanAmerican football players entering onto the gridiron alongside their Anglo classmates. A notable example of how the increased integration of sports elevated Valley football is the 1953 season, which

1982 to 1988. The Bobcats continued their success when Valley legend Coach Robert Vela returned from Edcouch-Elsa to his alma mater in 1997. Coach Vela based his leadership style on other Texas football legends like Tom Landry and Fred Akers.

He cemented his legacy at Edinburg by leading the Bobcats to six playoff appearances during the eight years he spent coaching there.

produced a scoring rivalry between running backs

Today, Robert Vela High School memorializes his

Carlos Esquivel of Edinburg and Corky Crane of

success as a football coach in the region. Will the

Lyford. Their efforts launched their respective

teams this year follow in the footsteps of their

teams into the postseason. Although both teams

predecessors and launch another Golden Era of

ended up losing in the 1953 playoffs, it opened the

Valley football? Valley football fans will have to

path for other Valley teams (such as the Mercedes

watch and find out!

Tigers in 1957 and the Edcouch-Elsa Yellow Jackets in 1959) to out-hustle fierce competition and make a mark in the postseason.

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ELIZABETH DAVIS

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Representantes de la ciudad de McAllen, Asesora de Negocios y Emprendedores estarán presentes en paneles de discusión sobre:

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Birding in the Valley

a treasure hunt

By Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center

Learning about the vast world of birds is like a treasure hunt.

There are many paths that we can take to help us find these beautiful gems in nature. Learning opportunities are constantly present when you find yourself looking for birds. To start, books are a great way to learn about birds. Bird field guides help us grasp the physical attributes of different birds’ appearances, as well as providing us with a feel of where the birds can be found, and what their vocalizations can sound like.

To aid the learning process and to attract many varieties of birds throughout the year, set up bird feeders and birdbaths in your backyard. In addition, planting native habitat can be especially effective at luring these feathered beauties, plus the native plants add an attractive touch to any landscape.

Besides being educational, birding is often a social activity, with light and fun casual talk often being present. When a bird is seen or heard, everyone’s curiosity gets the best of them as words dwindle to focus on finding the bird. Experienced birders understand how to read birds: their flight, perching behavior, slight body movements, feeding patterns, and a host of other identifying characteristics.

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One of the best ways to learn about birds is to spend time with experienced birders at birding hotspots.

Quinta Mazatlan is one of the nine World Birding Centers located within the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The Songbird Strolls are a great place to learn about birds every Saturday at 8:30 a.m., from September to May. Private tours can be arranged for larger groups that make reservations in advance. Many of the Rio Grande specialty bird species make this natural area their home. From the stout, dark-toned Green Heron and diminutively-beautiful Inca Doves, to the goose-like Black-Bellied Whistling-Duck and secretive Olive Sparrow, Quinta Mazatlan has so much to offer.

A handful of migrating birds have already made their presence known at Quinta Mazatlan this summer, and sightings are increasing as fall approaches.

Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen is one of the valley’s gems that is sure to inspire your avian curiosities. Have fun birding!

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Cornerstone Plaza – Mixed-Use - Edinburg

Valencia Market - Restaurant - McAllen

Practical Business Plaza - Mixed Use - Pharr

Tribeca Square - Mixed Use - McAllen

McColl Plaza – Mixed Use - Edinburg

Jackson Plaza – Retail - Pharr

Cornerstone Plaza is a new construction, mixed-use project that sits just east of the McColl Road and Trenton Road Intersection The Plaza is located within Edinburg’s Medical Corridor and is perfect for medical, retail, office, and professional service uses.

Practical Business Plaza is ideally located in South Pharr, TX. With frontage on Jackson, the plaza has excellent visibility & easy access. Perfect for any medical, retail, office, or professional service users. Negotiable Lease Rates and Tenant Improvement Allowances.

McColl Plaza is perfectly situated in Edinburg, Texas with excellent proximity to The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. The Plaza also has excellent proximity to Edinburg’s major, medical facilities. With great visibility and easy access, McColl Plaza is perfect for any office, medical, or professional service users.

Valencia Marketplace is a Sam’s Club anchored shopping center in the heart of North McAllen, busiest retail district.

The site enjoys excellent easy access and is surrounded by dense retail development. The available space is set up for a restaurant operator.

Tribeca Square is a new, mixed-use center that is perfectly situated in one of South McAllen’s busiest and fastest growing areas. Anchored by Heroes Dental, Tribeca Square is perfect for medical, office, or professional service users.

Jackson Plaza is a retail strip center that sits in The Heart of Pharr, TX’s retail district. This high-traffic strip center has proximity to South McAllen’s Medical District and sits among some of the most dense, retail development in The Rio Grande Valley. With easy access, the location is perfect for any retail user.

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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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

September 14

IMAS COLLAGE ANNUAL GALA

International Museum of Arts & Science Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

September 15 JOJO SIWA

Bert Ogden Arena 7:00 p.m.

September 17

EMPTY BOWLS 2019 RGV Food Bank Pharr Event Center 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

September 19

DR. HECTOR P. GARCIA TEXAS STATE RECOGNITION DAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation First National Ballroom - Mercedes, TX. 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

GOOD DAY LUNCHEON

McAllen Chamber of Commerce DoubleTree Suites by Hilton 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

7TH ANNUAL PSJA EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

PAULINA RUBIO DESEO TOUR

October 5

September 21 - 22, 2019

Hidalgo-Starr County A&M Club Mi Ranchito Sporting Clays 8:00 a.m.

McAllen Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.

FIESTA DE PALMAS / PALMFEST McAllen Convention Center Save the Date

September 24

DINE AROUND RGV

October 11

The Vannie E. Cook Children’s Hospital McAllen Convention Center 12:00 p.m.

Mission Event Center 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CELEBRATION OF HEROES

September 26 MALUMA 11:11

Bert Ogden Arena 7:00 p.m.

September 27

BACK TO SCHOOL

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

Fundacion RAMMAC Palm View Golf Course 7:30 a.m.

Bob’s Steak House & Chop 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

September 21

PHARR INTERNATIONAL TRUCKING EXPO Pharr Event Center 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SADDLE UP UNDER THE MOONLIGHT Cattle Baron’s Ball 2019 American Cancer Society Sofie’s “S.S.” Saloon 6:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.

PROJECT ANGEL GALA

Project Angel/Proyecto Desarollo Humano Mission Event Center 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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October 10

September 25

September 20

HONIG WINE DINNER

Museum of South Texas History 6:30 p.m.

A NIGHT WITH THE STARS GALA

September 28

Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

2019 FANDANGO! HISTORY MYSTERY

RGV Restaurant Association L&F Distributors 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Pharr Event Center Save the Date

SECRET INDULGENCE WINE DINNER

9TH ANNUAL SKEET SHOOT

2019 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

PHARR FIRST RESPONDERS FESTIVAL City of Pharr Downtown Pharr 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

STC Valley Scholars Program Save the Date

LIVE2LEAD 2019

2ND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC RGV Food Bank Cimarron Country Club 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 12

10TH ANNUAL MISSION PINK WALK Making Strides Against Breast Cancer American Cancer Society Mission Regional Medical Center 7:00 a.m.

UNIVERSITY DRAFTHOUSE BEERFEST Edinburg City Hall 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

DANCING WITH THE STARS OF HIDALGO COUNTY RGV Diabetes Association Save the Date

October 17

GREATER

ANNUAL GMCC AWARDS GALA: A CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA

Bert Ogden Arena 7:00 p.m.

Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Mission Event Center 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

October 3

PLANTA NATIVA

Capable Kids Foundation Pharr Event Center 6:30 p.m.

October 18

RED CAPE GALA - UNA NOCHE EN SAN MIGUEL

October 4-6

33RD ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas Embassy Suites McAllen Save the Date

Quinta Mazatlan 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF COLOR Infinite Love Mission Event Center 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

CATS - THE MUSICAL

McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

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October 25

December 2

March 15

Quinta Mazatlan 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

SANTA FE STEAKHOUSE WINE CLASSIC JAMES BOND MEETS BRAHMS Valley Symphony Orchestra McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

October 26

2ND ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR STROKE AWARENESS 5K Rio Grande Regional Hospital 8:00 a.m.

WE WILL ROCK YOU - THE MUSICAL McAllen Performing Arts 8:00 p.m.

THE BLUE MAN GROUP

December 7

MCALLEN HOLIDAY PARADE

McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium 6 p.m.

December 10

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE

DIA DE MUERTOS AT MOST HISTORY

McAllen Performing Arts 5:00 p.m.

McAllen Chamber of Commerce Save the Date

7TH PAELLA FESTIVAL

McAllen Pregnancy Center Provenza Ranch - Edcouch 3:00 p.m.

November 11

JALAPEÑO GOLF CLASSIC

RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cimarron Country Club Save the Date

November 14

MANA: RAYANDO EL SOL 2019 TOUR Bert Ogden Arena 8:00 p.m.

November 15

ACCESS TO HOPE GALA Access Esperanza Clinics Mission Event Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

November 27 - January 6 FRIO MCALLEN

McAllen Convention Center Save the Date

March 27

DESIGNED BY DABROWSKY

April 14

A TOUCH OF FROST

December 29

65TH ANNUAL BANQUET “MAN AND WOMEN OF THE YEAR”

McAllen Convention Center Save the Date

December 13

McAllen Convention Center 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

November 7

TASTE MCALLEN

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

November 2

Museum of South Texas History 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

March 26

McAllen Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.

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

TECATE CATRINA MUSIC FESTIVAL

BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROL KING MUSICAL

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER

2020 January 19

MCALLEN MARATHON

Scott Crane Memorial Run Save the Date

January 28

FINDING NEVERLAND - THE MUSICAL

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

April 16

MOON OVER MAZATLAN Quinta Mazatlan Save the Date

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.

McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

February 28

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

March 3

Jersey Boys McAllen Performing Arts 7:30 p.m.

March 8

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

March 13-14

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

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