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3rd Annual Spring Fling Cruisin' into Spring.................................................. 16
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recinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes hosted his annual 2017 Golf Classic. Supporters, colleagues, and friends showed their support and recognition at Tierra Santa Golf Club by enjoying a day filled with golf, food, music, and fun.
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Toni Williams, Victoria Gómez, Karla Kernz, Aleda Reyes, Kelly Solís, Cynthia Sakulenzki, Elsie Pérez, Adelita Figueroa Muñoz and Della Fay Pérez
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3rd Annual Spring Fling Cruisin’ into Spring Hosted by The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas-RGV
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he HWNT-RGV hosted their annual Spring Fling Cruisin’ into Spring where attendees were able to enjoy shopping, a silent auction and a runway show with the latest trends of 2017. All of the proceeds went towards raising funds for the Latinas in Progress Scholarship, a program which helps graduating high school girls from Hidalgo and Starr County go to college.
Dalilah García, Cynthia Sakulenzki, Gloria García and Irma L. Ramos
Denise Peña and Amber Salinas
Edna Posada, Della Fay Perez and Eloina González
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Edna Posada, Nadia Borrego, Alexandria Posada, Sarah Hammond and Sylvia Fortuin
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Ellie García, Dora Martínez, Norma Brand and Nelda Perez, Francis Paz, Mary Treviño and Laurie Voelkel
Ashley Deluna and Doria Mendiola
Claudia González and Celina Maluf
Debi Chavez, Logan Fortuin, Sylvia Fortuin and Gracie Yarritu
Melissa Gonzalez and Aleda Reyes, Adalyss Ramírez, Gloria Champion García, Clarissa Ramírez and Betty Ramírez-Lara
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Sylvia Rachel Fernandes
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riends and family gathered at The McAllen Country Club to celebrate the engagement of Miss Sylvia Rachel Fernandes and Mr. Felix William Ortix III. The Bridal Shower was hosted by her mother Mrs. Chelito Drews, Sylvia's sisters Anna Paola and Thays Helena Fernandes and family friend Mrs. Margery
Chelito Drews and Sylvia Fernandes
Woodin-Sanchez. The event was attended by the groom’s mother Mrs. Elba Ortiz who flew in from New York City to attend the event. The wedding will take place in July at the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. The couple will make Austin, TX their home.
Elba Ortiz, Sylvia Fernandes and Thays Fernandes
Sylvia Fernandes, Chelito Reyes, Carmen Deler and Amelia López
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Nelly Peña, Ana Isabel García-Rojas, Chelito Drews, Sylvia Fernandes, Joan Urquiola and Sylvia Bradshaw
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A JOURNEY TO
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OUTH TEXAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is a school with a unique brand of education. It is a private school that has been in operation since the 1980’s, previously called Upper Valley Adventist Academy. This longevity has allowed the school to see the growth of McAllen, while the school has undergone growth of its own. In 2004 the school moved to its current location and then expanded to a nearby lot in 2009, with an amazing church sandwiched in-between. This school is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system and is located on North Ware road just above 4-mile/ Lark and offers a unique brand of education: spiritual, mental, and physical. SPIRITUAL STCA is a school that puts the Christian message first. We do not shrink away from showing our faith as a school through daily prayer, worship in the classroom, and weekly chapels. These items might be controversial in public education, but at STCA they are common. We speak of Jesus and his role in our lives with power to our students. The students also have the opportunity to take their faith in their own hands by leading out in chapel, or even being the speaker. We do not stop of speaking the message, but we also live the message.
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Community outreach is an important part of the experience at STCA. We go out and do community outreach in the McAllen area and abroad. In 2013, STCA went to Belize and helped to build school as a part of our outreach. Another part of our outreach has also been in our local community as well. The school has helped feed our citizens around Christmas and Thanksgiving for many years, and even helped to build a house for a family in need. Christianity and community outreach play important parts in our educational program at STCA. MENTAL STCA gives its students a high quality education. In the past 3-years STCA has undergone a technology revolution to fully jump into the 21st Century. I-pads for all high school students, a Mac Lab, Aero Hive hubs, and fiber-optic cabling have allowed our school to fully embrace 21st Century technology, thus having a digital education. We have not stopped at just including technology, but we have certified teachers for our classrooms that provide instruction to students they know by name. In grade Pre-Kindergarten through 5, the students are in a self-contained classroom with one teacher, but specialized teachers for computer education, choir, and physical education. In our Junior High and High School we
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have certified teachers that specialize in the subject areas that they teach. Our teaching staff also includes a Doctor of Musical Arts that leads our band which has high quality instruments that we purchased 3-months ago! We also provide enrichment through Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, and Renaissance Learning's testing; for Early Literacy, Star Math, and Star Reading. When it comes to accelerated math we take it seriously because we want our students to read! We have a dedicated librarian and a well-stocked library as well as rewards for students that reach the Accelerated Reading goal for the semester. We have an annual Science Fair that allows students to put the scientific method into practice. These are all important parts to the mental education that students receive at South Texas Christian Academy. PHYSICAL STCA lives it message for health through activity. A part of our mission is to educate the body as well as the spirit and mind. Physical activity is an important part of our education that is why we have programs and special events to keep our students moving. We give our students breaks to enjoy the outside during the day on those cool winter days. In our
physical education program we have a teacher whose only job is to teach physical education and he uses the SPARK curriculum to enhance student involvement in Physical Education. For those students that like playing on sports teams, from 5th grade through 12th grade we have teams for soccer, basketball, and volleyball. These teams play against Public Schools and Christian Schools in the valley, and our high school teams are involved in TAPPS statewide competition. Physical activity is an important part of our school. South Texas Christian Academy is a school that is a unique blend between the 21st Century education and Christian education. We offer a spiritual education based upon the teaching of Jesus Christ. We give our students opportunities to reach out to people in need in our community and our hemisphere. We provide an excellent education that has seen some of our alumni attend Johns Hopkins University, New York University, and Tecnolรณgico de Monterrey. We keep our students active and educate them on important health principles to keep them living long healthy lives. These are all the part of South Texas Christian Academy. We encourage you to look at our school and apply today. Sincerely, Eric Enright Principal of South Texas Christian Academy
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Edinburg, TX | Photographs by Karla Kernz
4 ANNUAL ARTRAGEOUS ART SHOW rd
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he top Rio Grande Valley artist came together to exhibit and sell their eye-catching works of art, handmade sculptures beautiful glass work and, handcrafted jewelry designs. The primary goal of Artrageous is to showcase the quality art work and artist of our community.
Edinburg Arts Foundation Board
EAF Board w/Artrageous Committee Member with City Council Member Richard Molina and City Manager Richard Hinojosa
Ines Kowalyszyn, Craig Weigand and Linda Shreeve
Gaby Rico and Celerino Castillo
Mirna Perez, Frances Whitworth and Kevin Whitworth
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Ponciano Longoria, Mario Garza, Minerva Garza and Enrique Gonzalez
Noe Tamez and Edna Pena
Linda Trevino and Irma Murray
Elias Longoria and Dolly Flores
EAF Board with Artrageous Committee Member Richard Molina and Letty Leija
Lidia Zapata and Cristina Acosta
Raul Andrade and Homer Rincones
Music by Mario Aleman with EAF Board Member
Work by Gabriel Salazar
FATHER'S DAY
MAYOR JIM DARLING Jamie: "Thank you Dad for all you have done for me. I love you." Jenna: " Thank you for always being there for me. Love you lots."
SENATOR JUAN (CHUY) HINOJOSA Happy Father's Day!! Kris and Jonathan
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BRAIN LEWIS Daddy, Thank you for loving us, inspiring us and pushing us to be the very best version of ourselves each and every day. We love you !! Leslie, Matthew and Michael
DR. JOEY CAZARES Our dad is our hero. Kids might say that when they're young and adults might joke about that, but in our case, it's no joke and couldn't be more true. We have never known our father to break a promise, lie, or do anything that would negatively affect someone else. He works harder than anyone I know and is the strongest person we ever met. Most of all, he has a huge heart and does the most he can in the best ways that he knows how to in order to bring happiness to those around him. We consider ourselves the luckiest people alive to have him as our dad. We have never witnessed a more unconditional love anywhere than from our dad and we could not be more thankful for it. He is our ultimate role model. He is our hero. We love you, Bryan, Jose, Ali & Arlene
FATHER'S DAY
FATHER'S DAY PEPE CABEZA DE VACA To the best dad ever‌ If it weren't for you, we wouldn't know who we would be. You once told us that your goal in life was to make a difference, we, let us tell you that you already complete that goal when we first laid eyes on you! You change us completely, you taught us so many things we thought were impossible to learn, you showed us new adventures and for that reason our love for you is much bigger than you can imagine, you mean everything to us. We want to thank you for everything you have done for us. Happy Father’s Day! With love, Baby Pepito, Tania, Mauricio & Mario
LEON DE LEON We are blessed with the most loving and generous father who is always willing to put others before himself. His powerful words of advice motivate us and inspire us everyday of our lives.
DR. JIM GARZA To the greatest, coolest, most fun dad Happy Father's Day! I hope you know how blessed we are to have you in our lives, today and always. You will always be the "cool dad", our best friend, comedian, greatest mentor, and motivator. God gave us the greatest gift when he chose you as our dad. Thank you for all you have done for us and continue to do everyday. You are and will always be our greatest gift. We will forever be grateful for you daddy. Cheers to you dad - we love you! Butterfly kisses, Alexis, Jacob & Amanda
BALDOMERO VELA, SR. In honor of Father's Day, we remember our father, Baldomero Vela, Sr. who passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2017. Our father taught us the value of hard work and encouraged us to serve our community. We will cherish our memories of him and keep him in our hearts always.
McAllen, TX | Photographs by Cesar Tobon
1 ANNUAL RUN FOR GOD 5K HEALTH AWARENESS ST
Dr. Marcel & Mabel Twahirwa
Pr. Amado & Genoveva Sanchez
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STCA
would like to thank all the volunteers, faculty, sponsors, and participants for helping to make the Run for God an amazing event. The volunteers and faculty were crucial to planning this event and managing it. The sponsors funded all of the great banners and handouts that were present at the race. The participants brought energy and joy to the event! All together, everyone helped to further the students of South Texas Christian Academy and its technology goals by raising approximately $20,000. Praise the Lord!!!
Maricela Enright, Guillermo & Beatriz Saenz
Dr. Arturo Lopez
Prin. Eric Enright and Emily Garcia
Dr. Pedro Mego and Prin. Eric Enright
McAllen, TX | Photographs by Karla Kernz
IBC Bank Dia de las Madres Appreciation Luncheon Honoring International Mothers IBC Bank hosted their annual International Mothers Luncheon to honor and celebrate their continued partnership and commitment. î ˘e event was held at Embassy Suites where IBC Bank showed their appreciation by treating the attendees with a brunch and a rae featuring Kate Spade bags. Guest were also entertained by a fashion show courtesy of Dillards.
Kevin Lyon , Missy Vargas, Dora Brown, Isabel Saenz and Lionel Campbell
Sister Norma Pimentel
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Cynthia Guajardo, Francisca Guajardo, Sally Fraustro Guerra, Sandra Darling, Frances Jones and Sister Norma Pimentel
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Hearts Singing to Heaven Opera Gala 10th Anniversary of Miradas de Esperanza
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iradas de Esperanza Foundation celebrated their 10th Anniversary with an Opera Gala where soprano Dulce Carolina de los Santos de L eón and tenor C arlos Alb er to Velas quez accompanied by pianist Juan de Dios Ocampo presented a rendition of “e Crown of Divine Mercy”. All of the proceeds went to the foundation's projects and mission.
Musical Director Venus Rey Jr. and Hearts Singing to Heaven
Maru Segovia, Patricia Segovia and Gaby Pacheco
Nora Dávila, Sandra Olguin and Luis Olguin
Javier Garza Uribe, Lolina Fernández de Garza Uribe, Carlos Alberto Vazquez and Maestro Francisco Rocafuerte.
Sandra Cerda, Lolina Fernández de Garza Uribe, Laura Montiel, Alicia Garza, Lyra Garza de Favela, Claudia Cardenas de Barrera
Alicia Garza, Lourdes Cabeza de Vaca, Norma de Duron and Consuelo de García Corcuera
Erika Abad, Dasha De la Torre, Rodrigo De la Torre and Asher De la Torre
Isela Freeman, Beatriz Tijerina and Morena Mónaco
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Anabel Valdez and Maritza González
Laura Montiel, Consuelo Jones, Karen Saenz and Maricela Saenz
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América, América - Pops Concert IV Friday, February 2, 2018
UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg Featuring Diana Seitz, violin
McAllen Performing Arts Center Featuring UTRGV Mariachi Aztlan
Triumphant Beethoven - Concert II Friday, October 20, 2017
Spectacular Broadway And Much More Concert V - Friday, March 2, 2018
UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg Featuring Yuliya Gorenman, piano
Touch of Frost - Concert III Friday, November 17, 2017
McAllen Performing Arts Center Featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale and Chorale Conductor, Dr. David Means
McAllen Performing Arts Center Featuring Asiya Korepanova, piano sponsored by: Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP
Forbidden Pleasures of Carmina Burana Concert VI - Friday, April 6, 2018
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ummer days are coming our way, and with it our favorite clothing season: swim season. Though we’re planning on spending as much of June, July, and August relaxin’ and sippin’ by the pool or beach. First we have to take a look at our current swimwear inventory, and it’s not pretty. If you are wearing the same two-piece you’ve had since your college day, you seriously need an upgrade, ASAP. No worries though! After reading this you’re gonna be ready to bring swimwear back into your life. We’ve looked into some of the hottest and fashionable beach trends this summer. This season’s swimsuit trends will instantly give you an upgrade. From sexy high-leg silhouettes that instantly lend you some length in the leg department and retroinspired high-waisted designs will have you channeling your inner cool girl. Feminine frilly trims are also on trend, they’re adorable yet refreshing. With fashion-forward details and sexy cutout details, boring one-pieces are left in the past. The swim styles below are all you need to know before shopping for summer.
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REVEALMD SKIN & BODY LOUNGE Blessing and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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evealMD Skin & Body Lounge, offers innovative treatments and the highest standard medical minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Dr. Gloria Mireles celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and blessing.
Marisol Treviño, Gloria Cantú Mireles, Dr. Ruy Mireles, Sra. Gloria Mireles, Dra. Gloria Mireles and Ruy Mireles.
Norma García, Nohemí Cavazos, Mirthala Balderas, Marcela Gómez de Ramírez and Dra. Gloria Mireles
Miriam Smith, Antonieta Urrutia, Flor Garza, Rosario Botello and Marisol Mireles Treviño
Mariana Garza, Joana Alvarez and Lisa Cantú
McAllen, TX | Photographs by Special to SOCIALIFE
FER GIRON SOLO ART EXHIBITION
Fernando Giron and Cynthia Lozano
Krystina Ginther and Rhanda Zavala
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Lupita M., Margarita de Leon Fernando Giron, Consuelo Jones and Lázaro Ornelas
Ruben Villarreal, Giselle Mascarenhas Villarreal, Arlene Cazares and Lizbeth Cabeza de Vaca
Fer Giron is a local Rio Grande Valley Artist with his roots in Veracruz. That blended wonderfully with his latest Solo Exhibition Art show at Alberico's Fine Wine. With many from the community in attendance the show highlighted beautiful works of art and equally beautiful people.
Africa Gibb
Angela Salinas, Mariana Aguayo and Magda Magdaleno
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hat's special about the Ketogenic diet is that it changes how your body feels and most importantly how your body uses energy by placing you in a state known as Ketosis, and this is where all the magic happens. In Ketosis your body starts utilizing substances known as Ketone bodies which are produced by the breakdown of your body fat. It is important for you to first understand that your body loves glucose, and if it has glucose on hand it's going to use that first for energy. In a Keto diet the amount of carbohydrates you consume goes down, therefore in order to combat the fat your body uses stored glucose but that eventually is going to run out as well. The next step your body will do is to convert ketones into energy with a few steps that happen with the liver and the kreb cycle ( series of chemical reactions to release energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein). This also is really good news for your brain since even though your brain loves glucose also, it can function on ketone bodies as well. In fact, ketone bodies provide more energy per gram for the brain vs glucose. So it's a win- win for your mental capacity!
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Building Urban Cultures Education Event
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arlingen Mayor Chris Boswell welcoming the RGV community in anticipation of a story of urban revitalization through historic preservation - a case study of the Pearl Brewery in San Antonio while at the same time touting the success of not only the appropriately selected historic venue 5th at the Reese a revitalization effort in downtown Harlingen but also the success of its’ own downtown led previously by Cheryl LeBerge and now Ed Meza.
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e were blessed with over 100 attendees from around the Rio Grande Valley and beyond interested in learning about what our amazing speakers had to say about their remarkable accomplishments.
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arlingen Mayor Chris Boswell sitting with his city staff planning director and city manager while getting ready for the evening’s program on The History and Resurrection of the Pearl Brewery complex in San Antonio, TX, Public Art by Ansen Seale and Texas Historic Preservation Commission Sharon Fleming’s Tax Credit program.
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achel Udow one of many downtown Harlingen artists and supporters of urban revitalization efforts in her community at the Building Urban Cultures Education Event at 5th at the Reese. Thanks to Prelude for their support.
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r. Ron Garza, executive director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and guests listening attentively at preservation architect Jeffrey Fetzer’s presentation on The History and Resurrection of the Pearl Brewery complex in San Antonio, TX.
pril 6th Building Urban Cultures Education Event was a HUGE Success. We thank our distinguished speakers from San Antonio and Austin as well as those who attended. Thank you Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Kingsville, Rancho Viejo and the rest of the RGV Community.