Welcome Home RGV 2012/2013 Annual Directory

2012 – 2013

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publisher’s note It is hard to believe that Welcome Home, Rio Grande Valley is in our fifth year. As I reflect on where we were five years ago to where we are today, I have to say it is because of the faith and support that you have placed in us.

TRISH MO TH ER AL PH O TO G R APH Y

HELLO FROM KRISTI

And we're just getting started.

My father has always told me that anyone can be good at many things, but it takes hard work and determination to be the best at something. At Welcome Home, RGV, we want to be the ultimate resource for retirees in the Rio Grande Valley. That's not an easy task, as they are a diverse group. And so are their needs.

What makes us different is that we listen. We participate. We empathize. And we act. At

Welcome Home, RGV, we are proud of what we've accomplished, but more than anything we are excited about where we're going.

This year, we will continue to strengthen our current programs, and find additional ways to make your experience in the Rio Grande Valley a pleasurable one. I'd like to thank you, our staff, volunteers and the business community that you will find throughout this directory, for allowing us the opportunity to be of service.

Yes, we think this is going to be our most exciting season yet. And we’re glad you’re here to enjoy it with us!

Hope to see you real soon,

Kristi

many thanks TO THE TEAM

At Welcome Home, Rio Grande Valley, we are blessed with an amazing team. Our staff has unending faith in the project, amazing patience, a work ethic like none other and such diverse talents. I can't thank them enough for making my job easy – from balancing the checkbook to creating the checklists, they allow this project to grow.

The love, support and sacrifice my families (both at home and at work) have given me is what guides me. As my daddy says, we are most definitely members of the "mutual admiration society".

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S E E W H AT ’ S I N S I D E

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RECREATION AND TRAVEL Attractions Events & Expos Arts | Golf | Fishing Hotels & Motels

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TREATS FOR EVERY APPETITE Breakfast & Bakeries Bar & Grills Delis & Cafes | Buffets BBQ | Burgers & Fast Food Seafood & Sushi | Steak and More!

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SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Apparel | Jewerly & Gifts Arts & Crafts | Gardening Furniture | Hardware Sporting Equipment Music and More!

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED & MORE Beauty Construction Dry Cleaners Exterminators Financial Home | Garden | Flooring Insurance Pet Care Real Estate Storage | Security Utilities and More!

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warm welcome TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY MAP

community HERE TO HELP Chambers and Visitor Bureaus Non Profits Transportation Churches

automotice TRAVEL IN STYLE Dealerships Service | Rentals and More!

retirement living LET THE FUN BEGIN Campgrounds RV Parks & Resorts

health care STAYING HEALTHY Acupuncture | Chiropractic | Dental Health Related Services Hearing | Vision Hospitals Physicians | Clinics Medical Facilities

island living ON & AROUND SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

advertiser index SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES

coupons SAVINGS AND MORE SAVINGS

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Publisher Kristi Collier Administration Sharon Flores Amie Gray Colie Brookins Sales & Marketing Lynne Baker Tootie Madden Promotions April Flowers Greg Schuller Judy Shuck Website Nancy Browning Graphic Design Jenny Carpenter Silent Bytes Design Cover Photo Eleven Eleven Photography With many thanks to all the volunteer members of

Kristi's Crew

Welcome Home, Rio Grande Valley 221 W. Nolana, Suite A McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-5115 956-682-4770 fax www.welcomehomergv.com

www.facebook.com/whrgv

On the Cover MEET THE FREEMANS

Tarry and Bette Freeman spent over thirty years together working for Hallmark Cards and, after knowing each other for over twenty years decided to get married and give life a new start. They have now been married eighteen years. They don't have any children, but Tarry says "might be in the plans but, not until we both 'grow up' first!"

After retiring from Hallmark Cards, they decided to travel in their fifth wheel to see as much of this Great Country as possible. They heard about the Valley from some folks they met in Missouri while looking for places to spend warmer winters than their dear Kansas offered! The Freemans came to the Valley from Lawrence, Kansas, Home of The University of Kansas Jayhawks, for the first time in 1998.

They found themselves at Alamo Palms RV and Mobile Home Park, and thought they would head to Florida shortly after their visit here. They never made it to Florida, as Tarry says "being here just felt so good".

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The Freemans enjoy the many activities the Valley has to offer and, by staying here year round, get to experience so many of them. Bette loves Bingo, who would have guessed, and the nice slow pace of Valley life. She also cares for her Mother full time, feeling blessed that she can enjoy these later years with her. Tarry enjoys most all aspects of Valley life, and that includes eating a lot of shrimp on South Padre Island! Tarry also likes to take photos of people and nature, also has an interest in water color painting (although he says he's "just not so good at it").

Friends also make up a large part of their lives here in the Valley.

Tarry says "'The 'Valley', though we have never quite figured out what that means, has been good to us. The people are friendly and, the climate can not be beat! With folks like Kristi and Welcome Home RGV here to make life even more enjoyable, we can only encourage each of you to 'get here as quick as you can and stay as long as possible', forever being a nice option!

NOTE: Special thanks to Texas Parks and Wildlife for letting us use Estero Llano Grande State Park as the backdrop for our cover photo, Sandy Pena and Lionel's Western Wear in Weslaco for furnishing the clothes and to Linda Blackwell and Rafael Sepulveda with Eleven Eleven Commercial Photography for shooting the photos.

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Dec. 1 - 31, 2012

The biggest display of Christmas Lights in Texas keeps getting bigger! Join us with your friends in Hidalgo and celebrate a Victorian Christmas!

Christmas!

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Trail of Nine Sights Illuminated parade Entertainment Dinners Trolley & Train Tours Ramon Ayala’s Posada Ice Rink And so much more!

956-843-2286 hidalgotexas.com

Feb. 28 - Mar. 3, 2013 – State Farm Arena, Hidalgo

Celebrating the Cultural Treasures of Mexico The largest and oldest cultural and musical heritage festival in South Texas that takes place over four days and nights full of fun and excitement is coming!

• Budweiser BorderFest Grand Parade • 3 Illuminated Parades • More than 20 Entertainment Areas • 100’s of Entertainers

• Cocina Kraft • Country Music • Tejano Legends • Strolling Acts

• World Famous Entertainers • Crafts and Demonstrations • Great food and fun for everyone!

• And, much, much more!

Hasta Pronto Amigos! www.myborderfest.com

956-843-2734, 956-843-2286

entertainment R E C R E AT I O N A N D T R A V E L

ART S & CRAF T S CL ASSE S Hinovations Art Studio 1009 Laurel Avenue McAllen, Texas 78501 956-688-6461 www.hinojosa.myexpose.com McAllen Stained Glass 800 N. Main, Suite 400 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-8682 www.mcallenstainedglass.com The Tipsy Canvas 800 N. Main St. #430 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-307-8161 www.tipsycanvas.com

AT T RACT IONS Frontera Audubon Society 1101 S. Texas Blvd.

Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-3275 www.fronteraaudubon.org Gladys Porter Zoo 500 Ringgold Street Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-546-2177 www.gpz.org Hilltop Gardens, Inc. 100 Lee Lane Lyford, Texas 78569 956-262-2176 www.hilltopgarden.com Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive McAllen, Texas 78503 956-681-3370 www.quintamazatlan.com

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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge 3325 Green Jay Road Alamo, Texas 78516 956-784-7541 www.fws.gov/refuge/santa_ana

Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair P.O. Box 1322 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-460-6887 www.wintertexanexpo.com

Valley Nature Center 301 S. Border Avenue Weslaco, Texas 78599 956-969-2475 www.valleynaturecenter.org

FISHING

Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorale 200 S. 10th Street, Suite 104 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-661-1615 www.vsomusic.org

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS

BINGO HALLS

Wend-Mist Charters 316 Harbour Street Port Mansfield, Texas 78598 956-467-9892

The Club at Cimarron 1200 S. Shary Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-7401 www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/ The-Club-at-Cimarron

Americana Bingo 2901 N. 23rd Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-971-9509 www.americanabingo.com

Harlingen Country Club 5500 El Camino Real Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-412-4100 www.harlingencc.com

Triple City Bingo 301 E. Expressway 83 San Juan, Texas 78589 956-787-3187 www.triplecitybingo.com

Martin Valley Ranch & Golf Course 7400 W. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-2131 www.martinvalley.com

BOWLING Pins & Cues 514 Plaza Los Encinos Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-565-1300

EXPOS & EVENTS All Valley RV Show 956-428-6434

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GUN CLUBS/ SHOOTING RANGES Mission Skeet & Trap 1/2 Mile S. of Exp. 83 on Conway Ave Mission, Texas 78572 956-583-5996 missionskeetandtrap.com

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HOT E L S & MOT E L S Boca Chica Inn & Suites 3280 Boca Chica Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-544-9090 www.bocachicainn.com Casa De Palmas Renaissance Hotel 101 N. Main Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-631-1101 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ mfebr-casa-de-palmas-renaissancemcallen-hotel Casa Rosa Motel 761 W. Highway 100 Port Isabel, Texas 78578 956-943-2052 www.casarosamotelportisabel.com El Rocio Retreat 2519 S. Inspiration Rd. Mission, Texas 78572 956-584-7432 www.elrocioretreat.com Embassy Suites 1800 S. Second Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-686-3000 www.mcallen.embassysuites.com Indian Ridge Bed & Breakfast 209 W. Orange Grove Road Mission, Texas 78574 956-519-3305 www.indian-ridge-bb.com

Texas Inn 1818 N. Texas Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-351-5657 www.texasinnweslaco.com

Museums of San Benito 210 E. Heywood San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-6032 www.sanbenitohistory.org

Travelodge Beach Resort 6200 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, Texas 78597 956-761-4744 www.travelodgespi.com

Old Hidalgo Pumphouse 902 S. 2nd Hidalgo, Texas 78557 956-843-8686 www.hidalgotexas.com

Victoria Palms Hotel 602 N. Victoria Road Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-7801 www.victoriapalms.com

Weslaco Bi-Cultural Museum 500 S. Texas Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-9142 www.weslacomuseum.org

Weslaco Inn 2716 E. Business 83 Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-351-5158 www.weslacoinn.com

RENTAL CARS Aleman Auto Rental Inc 1701 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78503 956-631-8800 www.aleman.net

MUSEUMS Costumes of the Americas Museum 501 Ringgold Street Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-547-6890 www.costumesoftheamericasmuseum.net

International Museum of Art & Science 1900 Nolana McAllen, Texas 78504 956-682-0123 www.imasonline.org

SPORTING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES RGV White Wings Baseball Club 1216 Fair Park Blvd.

Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-9464 www.whitewingsbaseball.net Rio Grande Valley Vipers 4500 N. 10th St., Suite 315 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-972-1144 www.nba.com/dleague/riograndevalley

Los Fresnos Inn & Suites 906 W. Ocean Blvd.

Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 956-233-1133

Mission Historical Museum 900 Doherty Avenue Mission, Texas 78572 956-580-8646 www.missiontexas.us/city-departments/ mission-historical-museum

UTPA Athletics 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-665-2205 www.utpabroncs.com

Super 8 4205 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, Texas 78597 956-761-6300; 800-800-8000 www.Super8Padre.com

Museum of South Texas History 200 N. Closner Blvd.

Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-383-6911 www.mosthistory.org

The Valley has it all!

Check out our website for more ideas on things to do: www.welcomehomergv.com

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Visit and Tour Tour one of the last pumphouses in the Rio Grande Valley and Historic Hidalgo. The Hidalgo Pumphouse and Museum is also home to the World Birding Center offering visitors: • Hike & Bike Trails • Birding and Butterfly Gardens • Rio Grande Rails Model Train Display • 1st Saturday at the Pumphouse Hidalgo Viejo offers visitors: • 1886 Courthouse and Jail • First Post Office in Hidalgo County • The Oldest School in Hidalgo County • The Teacherage • World’s Largest Killer Bee Visit or call the Hidalgo Pumphouse to book you tour now.

902 S. 2nd, Hidalgo, TX 956-843-8686 www.hidalgotexas.com

dining

T R E AT S F O R E V E RY A P P E T I T E AMERICAN/BREAKFAST Country Omelette 2622 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-6461

The Blue Onion 423 S. International Blvd.

Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-447-0067 www.myblueonion.com

HOOTERS 410 E. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-971-9464 www.hooters.com

Shoney’s 2355 N. Expressway Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-504-1500

Chili’s 2750 N. Expressway Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-574-9955

The Republic of the Rio Grande 1411 S. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-994-8385 www.therepublicoftheriogrande.com

602 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-8381 www.shoneys.com

2303 University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-380-2818

Victoria Palms Restaurant 602 N. Victoria Road Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-7801 www.victoriapalms.com

BAKE RIE S A Piece of Cake by Ybarra’s 202 E Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-364-0220 pieceofcakebyybarras.99k.org La Estacion Bakery 2534 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, Texas 78572 956-519-8335 Olivier’s French Bakery 1126 Pecan McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-6548

1725 W. Tyler Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-364-2405 521 E. Nolana Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-668-0326 501 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78503 956-971-0213 4901 E. Expressway 83 Mercedes, Texas 78570 956-565-0055 2419 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-6100 1412 W. Expressway 83 Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-6709 www.chilis.com

BAR AND GRIL L S The Blue Onion 925 Dove Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-682-9884

Frida’s Grill & Cantina 209-A S. 17th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-631-7313

Riverside Club 214 E. Chimney Rd Mission, Texas 78573 956-581-1033 www.ontheriver.net Roosevelts at 7 821 N. Main Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-928-1994 Wink’s Saloon, Grill & Roping Arena 10700 FM 1421 Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-399-9465 www.WinksSaloon.com

BBQ Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q 2780 N. Expressway 77-83 Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-542-2532 209 W. Nolana Avenue Pharr, Texas 78577 956-781-8888 www.rudys.com

BURGERS Marco’s Burger & Fries 2507 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-2588 www.marcosburgersandfries.com

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CAF É S Corner Bakery & Café 4021 N. 10th St. Suite C-4 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-209-8076 www.cornerbakerycafe.com Friends Café & Bakery 5500 N. McColl, Bldg. A McAllen, Texas 78504 956-664-2326 Java Café 204 E. Jackson Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-5282 Mimi’s Café 3000 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-0893 www.mimiscafe.com Ol D’s Soda Shop 105 W. Jackson Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-230-1963 www.oldsss.com

CANDY & SWE E T S Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory 7017 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-618-1022 www.fuzziwigscandyfactory.com

CAF E T E RIAS/BUF F E T S Golden Corral 2912 Boca Chica Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-982-0393 1605 W. Tyler Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-6907 1301 E. Jackson Ave McAllen, Texas 78503 956-682-2774 300 W. Expressway 83 Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-2565 www.goldencorral.com 24

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Luby’s Cafeteria 701 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-580-2555 www.lubys.com

FAST FOOD Burger King 466 E. 83 Frontage Rd. Alamo, Texas 78516 956-781-7448 925 N. Frontage Rd. Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-542-1001 3585 W. Alton Gloor Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-350-6290 2701 E. Tyler St. Brownsville, Texas 956-986-2325 807 Frontage Rd. Suite B Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-0432 1520 S. Closner Blvd.

Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-380-1360 104 E. Expressway 281 Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-318-1414 1902 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-2040 100 S. International Blvd.

Hidalgo, Texas 78557 956-843-5057 1101 S. 10th St. McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-4926 1700 N. 23rd St. McAllen, Texas 78501 956-630-4594 700 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas 78504 956-630-6108

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7209 N. 23rd St. McAllen, Texas 78504 956-686-8200 3700 Buddy Owens Ave. McAllen, Texas 78504 956-686-7256 2414 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-2886 2301 N. Conway Ave. Mission, Texas 78572 956-580-0050 400 N. Jackson Rd. Pharr, Texas 78577 956-781-9331 1200 E. Expressway 83 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-781-8829 101 W. Nolana Ave. Pharr, Texas 78577 956-702-9119 2511 S. Cage Blvd.

Pharr, Texas 78577 956-702-0238 601 W. Sam Houston Blvd.

San Benito, Texas 78586 956-361-9797 Chick-fil-A 1300 E. Jackson Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-664-1994 www.chick-fil-a.com Church’s Chicken Serving you across the Valley www.churchs.com El Pollo Loco 54 S. Expressway 83 Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-554-3450 601 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen, Texas 78504 956-971-8314 www.elpolloloco.com

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ITAL IAN Macaroni Grill 3500 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-3500 www.macaronigrill.com

The Spanish Room 101 N. Main Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-631-1101 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ mfebr-casa-de-palmasrenaissance-mcallen-hotel

ME XICAN F OOD Arturo’s Bar & Grill 702 S. Texas Blvd.

Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-351-5772 www.arturosbarandgrill.com Cabritos Nuevo Leon 2200 W. Nolana Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-631-9997 www.cabritosnuevoleon.com Corner Stone Grill 2702 Cornerstone Blvd.

Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-661-0000 www.cornerstonegrillresturant.com

SANDWICHES & DELIS New York Deli II 1631 E. Price Road Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-550-0025 www.newyorkdeli2.com 122 N. A Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-3500 www.newyorkdeli2.com 829 W. Dove Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-631-8787 www.newyorkdeli2.com

SEAFOOD La Jaiba 400 Nolana, Suite O McAllen, Texas 78504 956-618-5172 www.lajaibashrimphouse.com Red Lobster 1075 FM 802 Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-544-2614 7617 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-682-6877 701 Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-7323 www.redlobster.com

STEAK HOUSES Remington’s Restaurant 1800 S. Second St. McAllen, Texas 78503 956-686-3000 www.mcallen.embassysuites.com Tony Roma’s 1805 N. Expressway Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-986-2884 2121 S. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-631-2121 4400 N. 10th St. McAllen, Texas 78504 956-682-4400 www.tonyromas.com

SUSHI Kohnami Restaurant & Sake Bar 2005 W. Nolana Ave McAllen, Texas 78504 956-630-1111 www.kohnamirestaurantmcallen.com

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ARTS & CRAFTS

Bec’s Fashions 1307 S. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-6351

Judy’s Stitchery Nook 705 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-421-2654 www.judystitcherynook.com

The Boot Jack 1900 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville, Texas 78525 956-546-2273 504 S. Main Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-2467

2x1 Coupons 1-855-848-2462 info@2x1coupons.com www.2x1coupons.com www.facebook.com/2x1coupons

FURNITURE

1428 E. Jackson Avenue McAllen, Texas 78503 956-618-3900

Craig’s Furniture 712 W. Harrison Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-0090; 866-968-8601

6601 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-630-5144 www.bootjack.com

2929 W. Expressway 83 Weslaco, Texas 78596 866-968-8601; 866-968-8601 www.craigsfurnitureonline.com

Lionel’s Western Wear 332 S. Texas Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-2552 Lo-Ree Dress Shop 360 W. Palm Blvd.

San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-1171 www.lo-ree.com Quelle Boutique 117 E. Jackson Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-364-0560 www.quelleboutique.net Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets 5001 E. Expressway 83, Suite 750 Mercedes, Texas 78570 956-565-3910 www.premiumoutlets.com/riograndevalley

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Denver Mattress 537 Springmart Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-567-0329 www.furniturerow.com 1204 W. Expressway 83 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-283-8385 furniturerow.com/DenverMattressCo Lack’s Furniture 802 S. Dixieland Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-421-2221 1200 E. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78503 956-971-1900 2500 E. US Highway 83 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 956-488-6730 www.lacksvalley.com

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GARDEN CENTERS & LANDSCAPING Klement’s Citrus Grove & Country Store 4508 N. Taylor Rd McAllen, Texas 78504 956-682-2980 800-580-1002 www.klementsgrove.com Valley Garden Center 801 E. Highway 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-9411 www.valleygardencenter.com Valley Wholesale Nursery 871 W. Business 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-9003 www.valleywholesalenursery.com

GOLF RELATED Elliott’s Custom Golf 712 N. 77 Sunshine Strip #20 Harlingen, Texas 78550 877-428-5448 877-428-5448 www.elliottsgolf.com H & H Golf Carts & Outdoor Power 115 W. Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-3500 1-877-244-3500 www.hhgolfcarts.com

GROCERY STORES Costco Wholesale 1501 W. Kelly Avenue Pharr, Texas 78577 956-354-3900 www.costco.com El Globo 814 N. Expressway Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-546-5531

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Foy’s Supermarket 501 S. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-2163 Globe Supermarket 915 S. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-7222 HEB Serving you across the Valley! www.heb.com Sam’s Club 3570 Alton Gloor Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-350-6917 7601 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-278-8824 1400 E. Jackson McAllen, Texas 78503 956-618-3363 www.samsclub.com

HARDWARE ST ORE S Borderland Hardware of Mercedes 205 W. 2nd Street Mercedes, Texas 78570 956-565-2181 Matt’s Building Materials 404 E. Expressway 83 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-5589; 800-580-4606 1140 S. Expressway 77/83 San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-2411; 800-580-6288 www.mattsbuildingmaterials.com

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Major Health Foods 1001 S. 10th Suite A/B McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-7759 www.majorhealthfoodsmcallen.com

HOME & HOUSEHOLD Cantera Rancho Alegre 11059 Expressway 83 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-9007

JE WERLY & GIFTS Cherry on Top 4300 S. Bridge Avenue Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-2662 www.cherryontopgifts.com

MANUFACTURED HOUSING Clayton Homes 3201 E. Expressway 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-3379 www.4aclaytonhome.com Homes of America 200 E. Expressway 83 San Juan, Texas 78589 956-787-8787 www.homesofamericargv.net Palm Harbor Homes 3200 Expressway 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-461-4800; 800-880-3412 www.donna.palmharbor.com

MUSIC Karla’s Jewelry and Gifts 4915 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-630-1771 www.karlasjewelry.com

Valley Keyboards 900 Harvey McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-4863 www.everylifeneedsmusic.com

Quips ‘n’ Quotes 709 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-4647

PET CARE

5011 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-928-0800 www.quipsnquotes.com UETA Tax & Duty Free 1301 E. Levee Street Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-542-8452 1040 S. Intl. Blvd.

Hidalgo, Texas 78557 956-843-9852 241 International Blvd.

Progreso, Texas 78579 956-565-6340 9906 S. Cage Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-6044 www.ueta.com

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Exotic Tropical Pet World 1400 E. Expressway 83, Suite, 110 McAllen, Texas 78503 956-668-7387 www.exotictropicalpetworld.com

SPORTING EQUIPMENT Bicycle World RGV 2025 Nolana Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-423-3168 1275 Expressway 77 Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-541-9712 1113 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-3168 www.bicycleworldrgv.com HEST Fitness Products 3501 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-1858 www.hestfitness.com

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND MORE BE AUT Y RE L AT E D A Healing Touch Massage McAllen, Texas 78504 956-655-8070 The Aria Nail Spa & Salon 713 E. Tyler Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-2742 Frida Spa 3707 N. Ware Road McAllen, Texas 78501 956-683-0300 www.fridaspa.com

224 Chaparral Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 956-488-0488 www.thespaprofessionals.com

CONSTRUCTION Araguz Construction 34466 Ebony Lane San Benito, Texas 78586 956-535-2222 www.leoaraguz.com Douglas Remodeling Inc. McAllen, Texas 78501 956-457-3322 www.douglasremodelinginc.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics/ Lynne Baker Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-367-0161 www.marykay.com/lbaker2

Skill Tech Construction 1516 Beech Avenue McAllen, Texas 78503 956-534-8001 www.skilltechinc.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics/ Stephani Risinger 956-802-3123 www.marykay.com/stephanir

DRY CLEANING/LAUNDRY

Spa La Posada 2370 N. Expwy 83, Suite 1470 Brownsville, Texas 78525 956-546-1638 1205 E. Tyler Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-412-6363 4500 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-7544 www.spalaposada.com The Spa Professionals Academy 601 E. Nolana, Suite. C McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-7772

D & M Cleaners 701 S. Closner Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-383-2472 4500 N. 10th St #320 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-630-4622 129 W. Park Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-1401

E XTERMINATORS ABC Insect Control 956-682-8552 www.abcinsect.com BugWorks Termite & Pest Control 715 W. Pecan McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-2645; 866-918-BUGS www.mcallenbugworks.com

FINANCIAL First Community Bank 806 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-399-3331 405 N. Stuart Place Road Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-4100 1151 W. Highway 77 San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-3331 www.fcbweb.net International Bank of Commerce 400 S. Closner Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-688-3640; 888-422-3511 One S. Broadway McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-0263; 888-422-3511 900 N. Bryan Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-688-3630; 888-422-3511 www.ibc.com Lone Star National Bank locations across the Valley 800-580-0322 lonestarnationalbank.com United Bank 203 E. Main Street Mondovi, Wisconsin 54755 715-577-2320 www.unitedbankwi.com Wells Fargo Advisors 2334 Boca Chica Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-541-6344; 800-688-1224

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Wells Fargo Advisors 4900 N. 10th Street, Suite D-1 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-7211; 800-356-9202

FL OORING & CARPE T Acme Carpet Cleaning 1623 N. 11th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-631-4411 www.acmecleans.com All About Floors & More 956-463-2484 Artisan Flooring 5818 N. Cage Blvd., Suite 30 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-961-4390 www.artisanflooring.com

GARDE N CE NT E RS & LANDSCAPING Innovative Environments 1400 N. McColl, Suite 201 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-683-1800 www.innovativenvironments.com Soil-Tech, Inc. 709 W. Expressway 83 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-2533 www.soil-tech.net Southern Landscapes 821 E. Beech McAllen, Texas 78501 956-618-1899 www.southernlandscapes.com

GL ASS COMPANIE S Risica and Sons 403 E. Expressway 83 San Juan, Texas 78589 956-781-3840 www.risicaandsons.com

HVAC/ELECTRIC/ PL UMBING Hamilton A/C, Electric & Plumbing Don Wiley, Licensee Harlingen, Texas 78551 800-399-3227 www.hamiltonacelectricandplumbing.com

Hess Air, Inc. 817 S. Alamo Road Alamo, Texas 78516 956-702-4377; 800-281-4377 www.hessair.com Mike’s Plumbing Electrical & HVAC 618 W. Van Buren Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-264-1453 3104 N. Jackson Road Pharr, Texas 78577 956-686-1353 www.mikespne.com

INSURANCE Ark Assurance Group 212 Old Grande Blvd., Suite A-214 Tyler, Texas 75703 903-509-2292 www.arkassurance.com

Polzin Insurance 801 W. Pecan Blvd.

McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-3161 www.polzininsurancergv.com Shepard Walton King Insurance Group 1906-B E. Tyler St. Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-8755 121 W. Pecan McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-2841 800-446-2471 www.shepardwaltonking.com

PET CARE The Pet Palace 651 W. Hwy. 83, Suite 2 Donna, Texas 78537 956-552-3176 6624 N. 10th Street, Suite L McAllen, Texas 78504 956-605-3073 1521 W. Expressway, Suite A Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-650-3073 www.carlosk9.com

Davis-Johnstone Life Insurance Agency 214 W. Nolana Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-686-8162

San Benito Animal Hospital 1944 W. Bus. Hwy 77 San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-3221 www.sanbenitoanimalhospital.com

Mission Duncan Insurance 220 E. Tom Landry Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-2183 www.missionduncan.com

Sassy Paws 956-525-9880 sassypawsdoggrooming@aol.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

HOME & HOUSE HOL D

Paul Gonzales Insurance Agency 105 E Jackson Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-4862 866-599-9404

ABC Janitorial & Floor Care 908 Sycamore Avenue McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-1700 800-322-5420 www.abcjanitorialandfloorcare.com

You’ve Got MAIDS 1315 W. Polk, Suite #30 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-686-2437 www.mcallenmaids.com

101 S. Sam Houston Blvd.

San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-9404 www.paulgonzalesins.com

Allegra 1273 E. Alton Gloor, A Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-548-1301

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Allegra 1801 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-421-3669 www.allegrargv.com

Commercial Kitchen 221 N. McColl Road McAllen, Texas 78501 956-664-8267; 800-292-2120 www.commercialkitchen.com

Hamlin Pools 300 W. Eldora Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-3281; 800-840-3894 www.hamlinpools.com

Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home 710 Ed Carey Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-3636 www.buckashcraft.com

Core Business Solutions 1301 E. Jasmine McAllen, Texas 78501 956-631-9393; 866-631-2673 www.cbs-tx.com

Kreidler Funeral Home 314 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-0234 www.kreidlerfuneralhome.com

Carrales & Co., LLP, Certified Public Accountants 1217 W. Pecan McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-5578 www.execusite.com/carrales-llp

Darling-Mouser Funeral Home 945 Palm Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-546-7111 www.darlingmouser.com

Mission Paving Company, Inc. 602 N. Los Ebanos Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-4811

COBA Systems 4307 N. 10th Street #B McAllen, Texas 78504 800-928-6306 www.cobasystems.net

Gulf Coast Paper 635 Billy Mitchell Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-541-2281; 800-876-5076 www.gulfcoastpaper.com

Performance Foodservice 204 N. Brownson Victoria, Texas 77901 361-582-7500 www.pfgvictoria.com

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Rio Rico Construction 2001 S. International Boulevard Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-565-6306 www.rioricoconstruction.com

Magic Valley Electric Co-op 2910 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-289-4000 www.magicvalley.coop

SML Sound Systems Brownsville, Texas 956-245-7148 www.smlsoundsystems.com/

Texen Power Company, LLC 812 Fleetwood Place Dr., Suite A Houston, Texas 77079 281-989-7440 www.texenpower.com

Sphero Vision Central 956-203-9300 www.spherovisioncentral.com

REAL ESTATE Lone Star Properties 425 Nolana Loop, Suite “B” McAllen, Texas 78504 956-342-0034 www.CasasByGrace.com

Tesoro Metals 512 N Midway Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-5461 www.tesoroscrapmetal.com

RE-Max 1st Choice 612 Nolana, Suite 220 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-668-8555 www.rgvhomes.com

PROPANE Atkinson Propane, Inc. 956-546-7774 www.atkinsonpropane.com

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

Green Mountain Energy 1400 N. McColl St. Suite 202 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-630-9852; 866-785-4668 www.greenmountain.com

ASG Security Systems 314 Ash Avenue McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-6344; 800-683-7487 www.asgsecurity.com

Not finding what you are looking for?

Check out our website for more listings and information on area businesses. www.welcomehomergv.com

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SPANISH LESSONS Conversational Spanish for Winter Texans 956-681-6707 swahili.edu.glogster.com/wintertexan-spanish/

STORAGE FACILITIES The Affordable Attic 3065 Paredes Line Road Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-554-0808 512 N. Salinas Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-5224 2805 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-4040 1307 Exp. 83 W. La Joya, Texas 78576 956-583-5555 6304 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-6060 1001 N. Ware Road McAllen, Texas 78501 956-994-8866 2201 E. Griffin Pkwy.

Mission, Texas 78572 956-580-6868 799 E. Pike Blvd.

Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-973-0090 www.affordableattic.com Security Self Storage 1821 S. Bicentennial McAllen, Texas 78503 956-668-8200 www.securitysstorage.com

TOURS & TRAVEL World Connections Travel 1315 E. Washington Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-1836; 800-633-9598

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community HERE TO HELP

CHAMBE RS OF COMME RCE /CVB Alamo Economic Development Corporation 715 E. Business 83 Alamo, Texas 78516 956-787-6622 www.alamoedc.org Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. 650 Ruben M. Torres Sr. Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-546-3721 www.brownsville.org City of Hidalgo 704 E. Texano Drive Hidalgo, Texas 78557 956-843-2286 www.hidalgotexas.com City of McAllen 1300 Houston Ave. McAllen, Texas 78501 956-681-1000 www.mcallen.net City of San Benito 401 N. Sam Houston San Benito, Texas 78586 956-361-3800 www.cityofsanbenito.com

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Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau 311 E. Tyler Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-5565 www.visitharlingentexas.com McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Avenue McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-2871 www.mcallen.org Mission Chamber of Commerce 202 W. Tom Landry Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-2727 www.missionchamber.com Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation 406 E. Main Street Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 956-487-3476 www.cityofrgc.com San Benito Economic Development Corporation 401 N. Sam Houston San Benito, Texas 78586 956-361-3800 www.cityofsanbenito.com

Weslaco Chamber of Commerce 275 S. Kansas, Suite B Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-2102 www.weslaco.com

CHURCHES First Presbyterian Church Mission 1102 Ash Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-4829 www.fpcmission.com First United Methodist Church San Benito 400 N. Sam Houston Blvd.

San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-2187 www.sanbenitofumc.com North 7th Street Church of Christ 2206 N. 7th Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-4362; 956-320-7282 www.harlingencofc.org Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church 1108 W. Hackberry Ave. McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-0251 www.oladyofsorrows.org

Downtown Harlingen Harlingen, Texas 78551 956-216-4910 www.downtownharlingen.com

San Juan Economic Development Corporation 430 N. Standard San Juan, Texas 78589 956-783-3448 www.sanjuanedc.com

St. John’s Episcopal Church 2500 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-7191 www.stjohns-mcallen.org

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 602 W. University Dr. Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-383-4974 800-800-7214 www.edinburg.com

Welcome Home RGV 221 W. Nolana, Suite A McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-5115 www.welcomehomergv.com

St. Mark United Methodist Church 301 W. Pecan McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-1481 www.stmark-umc.org

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St. Paul Lutheran Church & School 300 W. Pecan McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-2345 www.stpaulmcallen.org

NON PROF IT ORGANIZ AT IONS Consulate of Mexico 600 S. Broadway McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-0244 www.sre.gob.mx/mcallen

PARKS AND OUT DOOR RE CRE AT ION City of McAllen Parks & Recreation 1000 S. Ware Road McAllen, Texas 78501 956-681-3333 www.mcallen.net/parks

T RANSPORTATION City of Pharr International Bridge 9900 S. Cage Blvd.

Pharr, Texas 78577 956-781-1361; 877-359-1520 www.pharr-tx.gov Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council-Valley Metro 510 S. Pleasantview Drive Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-5761; 800-574-8322 www.lrgvdc.org/valleymetro/

Welcome.

Contact any of the companies listed here for more information on the Valley and our great community.

McAllen International Airport 2500 S. Bicentennial McAllen, Texas 78501 956-681-1500 www.mcallenairport.com Progreso International Bridge Progreso, Texas www.texasmexicobridges.com

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automotive T R AV E L I N S T Y L E

CAR DE AL E RSHIPS (N EW & U SED ) Boggus Ford Lincoln 1400 E. Hwy. 83 McAllen, Texas 78502 956-686-7411 877-686-7411 www.boggusfordonline.com Burns Motors 1300 E. Business Hwy. 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-984-4433 www.burnsmotors.com

Gillman Honda Chevrolet Buick GMC 16408 US Highway 83 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-365-6150 1801 Industrial Way San Benito, Texas 78586 866-599-7185 www.gillmanauto.com L. T. Boswell 1401 W. Business Hwy 77 San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-2468 www.boswellauto.com

Burns Truck Center 2205 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-984-44336 Charles Clark Chevrolet 801 W. Highway 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 800-671-5507 800-671-5507 www.charlesclarkchevy.com Clark Knapp Honda 701 W. Business 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-0555; 800-960-2462 clarkknapphondaofmcallen.com

Payne Auto Group 800 E. Expressway 83 Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-447-6384; 800-229-8312 www.payneautogroup.com 2300 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-584-1477 www.paynemission.com 5353 US Hwy. 83 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 956-487-2582 www.paynergcford.com

Looking for a new car?

Need to tune up your current ride?

These businesses will help you with whatever your auto needs may be.

Payne Auto Group 4017 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville, Texas 78520 800-314-1894 www.paynebrownsvillesuzuki.com

CAR RENTALS Aleman Auto Rental Inc 1701 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78503 956-631-8800 www.aleman.net

CAR WASH A-1 Mobile Handwash 1201 S. 1st Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-281-3658 www.a-1mobilehandwash.com Carwash Carwash 3001 N. 10th St McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-9274 4515 N. 10th St McAllen, Texas 78504 956-664-9274 1620 E. Business Hwy 83 Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-9274 1330 W. Tyler Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-412-9274 Jesse’s Rio Grande Valley Wash & Wax San Benito, Texas 78586 956-622-1191 RC Auto Detail & Hand Car Wash 309 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-624-8296

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Why not travel in style?

Check out these RV Dealers and be on your way today!

RC Auto Detail & Hand Car Wash 20 S. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-624-8296

Gooding RV 1601 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-4481 www.goodingrvcenter.com

5524 N. McColl McAllen, Texas 78501 956-624-8296

PPL Motorhomes 10777 SW Freeway Houston, Texas 77074 713-988-5555; 800-755-4775

RV DE AL E RS DWG Clean Without Water 940-241-1430 www.cleanwithoutwateronline.com

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RV Outlet Mall 4500 S. IH 35, Exit 259 Georgetown, Texas 78627 512-930-4922 www.rvoutletmall.com Swenson RV 26421 N. White Ranch Rd La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-9223 www.swensonrv.com Texas Trader RV 600 W. Expressway 83 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-3000 www.texastraderrv.com

SERVICE & ACCESSORIES Texas Tops 810 E. Hwy 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-1148 www.cleanwithoutwateronline.com

retirement living LET THE FUN BEGIN

AL AMO Alamo Palms Mobile Home & RV Park 1341 W. Business 83 Alamo, Texas 78516 956-787-7571 800-780-7571 www.alamopalms.com Alamo Rose RV Resort 938 S. Alamo Road Alamo, Texas 78516 956-783-2600 www.alamoroserv.com Casa Del Valle RV Resort 1048 N. Alamo Road Alamo, Texas 78516 956-783-5008 sunrvresorts.com/casa_del_valle Trophy Gardens 800 State Highway 495 Alamo, Texas 78516 956-787-7717 www.trophygardens.com Winter Ranch 600 State Hwy 495 Alamo, Texas 78516 956-781-1358 www.winterranchrv.com

BROWNSVIL L E Breeze Lake RV Campground 1710 N. Vermillion Ave. Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-831-4427 www.breezelakervcampground.com Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, Inc. 100 Tangerine Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-546-7423; 800-667-6881 www.palmresacapark.com

Paul’s RV Park 1129 N. Minnesota Ave. Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-831-4852 www.paulsrvpark.com Winter Haven Resort 3501 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-831-7755 www.winterhavenresort.com

EDINBURG The Bridges Assisted Living 5208 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-782-9882 www.thebridgesassistedliving.com Lazy Palms Ranch 35100 Lazy Palms Drive Edinburg, Texas 78541 956-383-1020 www.lazypalmsranch.com

DONNA Big Valley Trailer Park 109 W. Business Highway 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-4154 Bit-O-Heaven 1051 W. US Hwy 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-5191 www.bit-o-heaven.net Magnolia Mobile Home Resort 3707 E. Business 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-2421 www.magnoliaresort.com Shady Acres 310 Hester Avenue Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-2241 www.shadyacresresort.net Victoria Palms RV Resort 602 N. Victoria Road Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-7801; 800-551-5303 www.victoriapalms.com

HARLINGEN Carefree Valley Resort 4506 N. Business 77 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-425-2540 www.carefreevalleyresort.net Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-430-3100 goldenpalmsretirementliving.com Lakewood RV Resort 4525 Graham Road Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-423-1170; 877-570-2267 www.rvonthego.com Palm Gardens Resort 3401 W. Business 83 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-423-7670; 888-960-7256 www.palmgardensresort.com Paradise Park RV Resort 1201 N. Expressway 77 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-425-6881

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Citrus Valley RV Park 2901 W. State Highway 107 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-383-8189; 866-383-8180 www.citrusvalleyrvpark.com

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Sunshine RV Resort 1900 Grace Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-4137 rvonthego.com/Sunshine-RV-Resort

Heritage Village 2105 S. Cynthia McAllen, Texas 78503 956-631-4422 www.heritage-village.us

Bentsen Grove Resort 810 Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-7011; 866-585-7011 www.bentsengroveresort.com

Tropic Winds RV Resort 1501 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-4020 rvonthego.com/tropic-winds.html

The Homestead 2701 N. McColl McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-5392

Bentsen Palm Village 2500 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5568; 877-247-3727 www.bentsenpalm.com/ bentsen-palm-village-rv-resort

L A F E RIA Kenwood RV Resort 1201 N. Main St. # 1 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-1851; 888-427-1042 www.kenwoodrv.com VIP La Feria RV Park East 600 E. Expressway 83 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-1401; 866-714-8471 www.viplaferia.com VIP La Feria RV Park West 300 E. Expressway 83 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-1043; 866-714-8471 www.viplaferia.com

L OS F RE SNOS Holiday Out RV Park 400 E. 3rd Street Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 956-233-5111 www.holidayoutrv.com

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MERCEDES Llano Grande Resort 2215 E. West Blvd Mercedes, Texas 78570 956-565-2638; 800-656-2638 www.llanogranderesort.com Paradise South RV Resort 9099 N. Mile 2 W. Mercedes, Texas 78570 956-565-2044; 877-362-6736 www.rvonthego.com/Paradise-South

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Aladdin Villas 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd W. Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-1288 www.aladdinvillas.org

The Bridges Alzheimer’s Assisted Living 1201 St. Claire Blvd.

Mission, Texas 78572 956-519-9800 www.thebridgesassistedliving.com Chimney RV Resort 4224 S. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5061 www.chimneyparkresort.com Dream Valley Ranch 2401 N. Abram Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-519-3339 El Valle Del Luna 2500 E. Business 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5704 www.elvalledelsolrv.com El Valle Del Sol 2500 E. Business 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5704 www.elvalledelsolrv.com Eldorado Acres 610 N. FM 492 Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-6718 www.eldoradoacres.com

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Mission Gardens Resort 930 W. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5671 www.missiongardensresort.com

Pleasant Valley Resort 7320 W Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-580-2940 www.pleasantvalleyresort.com

Mission West RV Resort 3805 W. Business Hwy 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5551 www.missionwestrv.com

Retama Village 2500 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-207-9803 bentsenpalm.com/retama-village

J-5 RV Park 3907 N. Taylor Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-682-7495 www.j5rvparktx.com

Mobile Gardens 1901 N. Glasscock Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-9829; 886-585-9829

Split Rail RV Park 513 N. Los Ebanos Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-8135; 888-581-2410 www.splitrailrvpark.com

Martin Valley Ranch & Golf Course 7400 W. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-6330 www.martinvalley.com

Oleander Acres 2421 S. Conway Avenue Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-9093; 800-725-9093 www.oleanderacres.com

Waterford Gardens 1522 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, Texas 78572 956-467-9036 waterfordgardensassistedliving.com

Enchanted Valley Ranch 7300 Monroe Street Mission, Texas 78572 956-519-8957 www.evrmission.com Fiesta Village 205 S. Stewart Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-9264 www.fiestavillagetx.com

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PHARR Brook Ridge Retirement Community 1301 W. Ridge Road Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-3933 www.sunshineretirementliving.com Holiday Village 1501 N. Cage Blvd.

Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-9493; 800-400-6580 Texas Trails RV Resort 501 W. Owassa Road Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-6538 www.texastrailsrv.com Tip O’ Texas RV Resort 101 E. Sioux Rd. Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-9959 www.tipotexasrv.com

Leisure World 408 E. 18th Street Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-8412 Ranchero Village 1900 S. Bridge Ave. Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-6223 www.rancherotexas.com Rio Valley Estates 715 N. Westgate Drive Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-2708 www.riovalleyestates.com Snow to Sun RV Resort 1701 N. International Blvd.

Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-0322 888-256-4430 www.sunrvresorts.com/ snow_to_sun

RIO HONDO Hummingbird Cove RV Park 32637 FM 2925 Rio Hondo, Texas 78583 956-245-1544 www.hummingbirdcovervpark.com

Southern Comfort RV Resort 1501 S. Airport Drive Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-3140 www.rvonthego.com

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Trails End MH & RV Park 2001 S. Texas Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-5051 www.trailsendclub.com

Fun N Sun RV Resort 1400 Zillock Road San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-5125 www.funnsunrvresort.com Pan American Mobile Home & RV Park 27401 Hwy. 345 San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-8960

WESLACO Country Sunshine RV Resort 1601 S. Airport Road Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-1557 877-570-2267 www.rvonthego.com 48

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ACUPUNCT URE Dr Richard L Parent, DC 219 W. Nolana Ave. Suite C McAllen, Texas 78504 956-873-0433

CHIROPRACT IC Martin Chiropractic Clinic 206 W. Nolana Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-682-7351 www.martinchiropracticclinic.com

Digirad X Ray Mobile 121 W. Tyler Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-365-4365; 877-762-9729 www.digiradmobile.com

Dr. Ricardo Carreon, DDS & Associates Plaza Rincones de Mexico Nuevo Progreso, Mexico 956-566-0973 www.drcarreondds.com

Foot Solutions of McAllen 6100 N. 10th St. Suite H McAllen, Texas 78504 956-661-9933 www.footsolutions.com

Rock A. Riley, D.C 219 W. Nolana Avenue McAllen, Texas 78504 956-686-2461

Harlingen Dental 321 S. 13th Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-5300 www.rgvdentalgroup.com

421 S. International Blvd.

Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-8686

Mustre Dental Clinic Nuevo Progreso, Mexico 281-552-7603

Tussing Chiropractic Clinic 1805 E. Harrison Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-3364 www.tussingchiropractic.com

Sabal Dental 820 Nolana, Suite A McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-1889 www.rgvdentalgroup.com

DE NTAL Apple Dental Cosmetics Coahuila No. 221, Suite 5 Nuevo Progreso, Mexico 956-246-4100 www.drfloresdds.com Dental Progreso 1st Block East Side Nuevo Progreso, Mexico 866-529-8963; 866-529-8963 www.drxaguirre.com

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HEALTH RELATED SERVICES Air Evac Lifeteam EMS Inc. 1716 S. 5th Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-778-7269; 800-793-0010 www.lifeteam.net

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Health Care Unlimited 1100 E. Laurel Avenue McAllen, Texas 78501 866-428-3678; 800-825-7780 www.hcuinc.com Med Check Labs 1313 Alton Gloor Blvd, Suite B Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-982-4438; 800-423-4745 1939 Owassa Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-631-3170; 800-423-4745 636 Ed Carey Drive, Suite 200 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-4744; 800-423-4745 Medical Air Service Association 409 E. Jackson Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-873-2777 www.masaassist.com South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc. 1705 Vermont Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78553 956-364-2711 www.stec-ems.org

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Tey Women’s Health Center 801 E. Nolana, Suite 18 & 19 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-683-8001 www.teywomenshealth.com United Blood Services 610 Ed Carey Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-216-8080 1400 S. 6th Street McAllen, Texas 78501 956-213-7523 www.unitedbloodservices.org Upper Valley Interventional Radiology PA 905 E. Esperanza Ave. McAllen, Texas 78501 956-631-0124 www.uviv.org Valley House Calls 2395 La Palma Street, Suite I San Benito, Texas 78586 956-276-4560 www.valleyhousecalls.com

HE ARING Family Hearing Aid Center 309 Nolana, Suite 1W McAllen, Texas 78504 956-630-4327 2027 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, Texas 78572 956-632-4327 www.familyhearingaidctr.com Hearing Aids, Inc. 632 Ed Carey Drive #100 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-3298 1317 N. 10th Street, Suite 110 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-1921 406 S. Nebraska Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-6131 www.hearingaidsinc.net 52

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NewSound Hearing Aid Centers 216 Ed Carey Drive #3 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-4011 1201 S. Jackson Road #8 Pharr, Texas 78577 956-283-0040 www.newsoundhearing.com Valley ENT, Professional Hearing Aids 510 N. Victoria Lane, Suite 5 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-440-7130 2101 S. Cynthia McAllen, Texas 78501 956-687-7896 956-618-2505 www.valleyenthearingaids.com

HOSPITALS Edinburg Regional Medical Center 1102 W. Trenton Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-388-6000 www.edinburgregional.com Harlingen Medical Center 5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-365-1000 www.harlingenmedicalcenter.com McAllen Heart Hospital 1900 S. ‘D’ Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-994-2000 www.mcallenhearthospital.com McAllen Medical Center 301 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, Texas 78503 956-632-4000 www.mcallenmedicalcenter.com

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Mission Regional Medical Center 900 S. Bryan Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-323-9000 www.missionrmc.org Rio Grande Regional Hospital 101 E. Ridge Road McAllen, Texas 78503 956-661-3110 www.riohealth.com South Texas Health System 1102 W. Trenton Road Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-388-6000 www.southtexashealthsystem.com Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville 1040 W. Jefferson Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-698-5400 www.valleybaptist.net Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen 2101 Pease Street Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-389-1100 www.valleybaptist.net Weslaco Rehab Hospital 906 S. James Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-2222 www.weslacorehabhospital.com

PHYSICIANS & CLINICS Alvaro Restrepo M.D./ Texas Oncology 1901 S. 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-687-5150 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Alvaro_Restrepo

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Marcelo Boek, M.D./ Texas Oncology 2150 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-548-0810 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Marcelo_Boek

Guillermo Salinas, M.D. 101 B. E. Ridge Road McAllen, Texas 78503 956-682-5665 www.rgvcardiology.com

Marco A. Araneda, M.D./ Texas Oncology 2121 Pease, Suite 101 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-8845 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Marco_Araneda

Habib Ghaddar, M.D., F.A.C.P./ Texas Oncology 1330 E. 6th Street, Suite 204 Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-0021 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Habib_Ghaddar

Maria C. Madrid, M.D. Madrid Family Medical Center 4001 S. Sugar Road, Suite B Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-381-9393 www.madridfamilymedicalcenter.com

Jason R. Phillips, M.D. 615 Camelot Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-5700 www.phillipsgastro.com

Marquez Orthopedics 2402 Cornerstone Blvd.

Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-668-0060 www.drraulmarquez.com

Jeremy Enslein, DO, F.A.C.C. 101 B. E. Ridge Road McAllen, Texas 78503 956-682-5665 www.rgvcardiology.com

McAllen Family Urgent Care 110 E Savannah, Suite A204 McAllen, Texas 78503 956-686-4071 www.urgentcaremcallen.com

Joseph Litam M.D./Texas Oncology 1901 S. 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-687-5150 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Joseph_Litam

Nirupama Shekar M.D./ Texas Oncology 1901 S. 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-687-5150 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Nirupama_Shekar

Laura E. Cisneros, M.D./ Texas Oncology 2121 Pease, Suite 101 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-8845 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Laura_Cisneros

Nurul Wahid M.D./ Texas Oncology 1901 S. 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-687-5150 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Nurul_Wahid

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RGV Cardiology 101 B. E. Ridge Road McAllen, Texas 78503 956-682-5665 www.rgvcardiology.com

Texas Gastroenterology Institute 801 E Nolana Ave Suite 4 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-686-2626 www.digestivehealthpro.com

Ophthalmic Consultants of Texas, P.A. 506 E. Van Buren Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-2100 www.octtx.com

RGV Cosmetic Surgery & Vein Care 5700 N. Exp. 77 Suite 102 Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-350-6561

Texas Oncology 2150 N. Expressway 83 Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-548-0810

Razo Optical 214 Benito Juarez Nuevo Progreso, Mexico

141 Paseo Del Prado Edinburg, Texas 78539 956-687-8346 www.valleyvein.com

2121 Pease, Suite 101 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-425-8845

Rio Valley Dermatology Dr. Michael Hohnadel 864 Central Blvd. Suite 3000 Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-546-7546 www.riovalleydermatology.com Rogelio Salinas M.D./ Texas Oncology 1901 S. Second Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-687-5150 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Rogelio_Salinas Shamoon Doctor, M.D./ Texas Urology Specialists 4770 N. Expressway 83, Suite 305A Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-350-3975 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Shamoon_Doctor Suresh Ratnam M.D./Texas Oncology 1901 S. 2nd Street McAllen, Texas 78503 956-687-5150 www.texasoncology.com/doctors/ Suresh_Ratnam Tavarez Medical Center 801 S. Main Street, Suite C McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-0574 www.tavarezmedicalcenter.com 56

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RGV Optical Images, LLC 1205 Ed Carey Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-2800; 800-580-2020 506 E. Van Buren Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-4333 www.rgvoptical.com Shah Eye Center 8607 McPherson Rd, Suite 102 Laredo, Texas 78045 956-753-0202 5513 N. McColl McAllen, Texas 78504 956-994-1000 1506 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, Texas 78572 956-583-0202 910 E. 8th Street, Suite 9 Weslaco, Texas 78596 1-888-999-3429 www.shaheyecenter.com Valley Retina Institute, P.A. 1113 Central Blvd., Suite E Brownsville, Texas 78520 956-504-1202 1205 Ed Carey Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-2100; 800-363-7091

VISION Ophthalmic Consultants of Texas, P.A. 1205 Ed Carey Drive Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-2100; 800-580-2020

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Co m mu ni t y CHAMBE R OF COMME RCE /CVB South Padre Island CVB 7355 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 800-OK-Padre www.sopadre.com

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Louie’s Backyard 2305 Laguna Boulevard South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-6406 www.lbyspi.com

Los Fresnos United Methodist Church 402 S. Arroyo Los Fresnos, TX 78566 956-233-5760 www.losfresnosumc.com

Padre Rita Grill 4001 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-7482 www.padreritagrill.com

Di ni n g BAR & GRIL L Clayton’s Resort/Beach Bar & Grill 6900 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-2344 www.claytonsresort.com Laguna Bob 2401 Laguna Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-433-5499 www.lagunabob.com Tejas Brew Pub & Smokehouse 3109 Padre Blvd.

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South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-7437 www.pier19.us Pirate’s Landing 110 N. Garcia Street Port Isabel, TX 78578 956-943-3663 www.pirateslandingrestaurant.com Sea Ranch Restaurant & Bar 1 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-1314 www.searanchrestaurant.com

E nt e r t ai n me nt ATTRACTIONS Island Adventures 8805 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-4677 www.horsesonthebeach.com Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark 33261 State Park Highway 100 South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-772-9772 www.schlitterbahn.com South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center 6801 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-243-8179 www.spibirding.com Southern Wave LLC 201 W. Pike Steet South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-639-6899 www.sailspi.com

FISHING Danny B. Fishing Charters Louie’s Backyard 2305 Laguna Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-1389 www.spibayfishing.com

MUSEUMS Shrimp Haus Restaurant 33261 State Park Highway 100 South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-772-9772 www.shrimphaus.com

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Museums of Port Isabel 317 E. Railroad Avenue Port Isabel, TX 78578 956-943-7602 www.portisabelmuseums.com

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T OURS & T RAVE L Black Dragon Cruises 501 Maxan Street Port Isabel, TX 78578 956-943-6283 www.blackdragoncruises.com Breakaway Cruises 1 Padre Blvd.

Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-2212 www.breakawaycruises.com The Original Dolphin Watch 33256 State park Rd 100, Suite 104 Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-4243 www.theoriginaldolphinwatch.com

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Calypso 1501 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-2266 www.calypsospi.com Dee Dee’s Boutique 700 Padre Blvd., Suite C South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-2133

BOOKS Paragraphs on Padre Boulevard 5505 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-433-5057 www.paragraphsbooks.com

JE WERLY & GIFTS Osprey Cruises 1 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-6655 www.ospreycruises.com

Tesori 401 B. Maxan St. Port Isabel, TX 78578 956-434-2494 www.tesoriportisabel.com

South Shore Automotive 1612 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-4770

FINANCIAL First Community Bank 205 E. Ocean Boulevard Los Fresnos, TX 78566 956-233-4100 www.fcbweb.net

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Balboa Auction Company P.O. Box 2 Los Fresnos, TX 78566 956-459-6413 www.balboaauctioncompany.com

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Casa Rosa Motel 761 W. Highway 100 Port Isabel, TX 78578 956-943-2052 www.casarosamotelportisabel.com Los Fresnos Inn & Suites 906 W. Ocean Blvd.

Los Fresnos, TX 78566 956-233-1133 Super 8 4205 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-6300 800-800-8000 www.Super8Padre.com Travelodge Beach Resort 6200 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-4744 www.travelodgespi.com

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SUPPORT THESE WONDERFUL BUSINESSES ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT Americana Bingo.................................................................16 Breakaway Cruises..............................................................15 Harlingen Country Club........................................................17 Mission Skeet and Trap.................................................17, 69 Museum of South Texas History............................................72 Old Hidalgo Pumphouse – City of Hidalgo..............................8 Quinta Matatlan...................................................................21 RGV Vipers....................................................................19, 69 Rio Grande City Trolley Tours................................................16 StateFarm Arena – City of Hidalgo........................................18 Triple City Bingo...................................................................16 UTPA Athletics-Broncos Basketball......................................17

AUTOMOTIVE Aleman Auto Rental.............................................................69 Burns Motors.......................................................................42 Clark Chevrolet....................................................................41 dri-Wash..............................................................................33 Texas Tops...........................................................................42

COMMUNITY Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc......................10 City of Hidalgo...............................................................11, 18 City of McAllen Parks and Recreation...................................13 City of San Benito.................................................................22 Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau...............................39 Rio Grande City EDC............................................................16

DINING Friends Cafe........................................................................67 Hooters................................................................................25 La Estacion Bakery........................................................26, 67 Louie’s Backyard.................................................................65 Macaroni Grill..................................................................2, 67 Marco’s Burgers and Fries...................................................67 Pier 19..........................................................................63, 67 Pirate’s Landing.............................................................63, 67 Remington’s Restaurant................................................25, 67 Spanish Room.....................................................................67 Tony Roma’s.................................................................27, 67

EVENTS & EXPOS Borderfest – City of Hidalgo..................................................11 Festival of Lights – City of Hidalgo........................................11 Golden Age Olympics..........................................................13 Winter Texan Expo and Health Fair.......................................20

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HEALTH CARE Dental Progreso – Dr. Xavier Aguirre.....................................71 Dr. Jason R. Phillips, M.D.....................................................58 Dr. Ricardo Carreon. DDS & Associates..................................4 Marquez Orthopedics..........................................................51 Martin Chiropractic Clinic.....................................................53 McAllen Family Urgent Care.................................................58 MedCheck Labs...................................................................69 Mission Regional Medical Center..........................................60 Mustre Dental Clinic.............................................................55 Rio Valley Dermotology.........................................................53 Shah Eye Center.....................................................................6 South Texas Health Systems................................................61 United Blood Services..........................................................53 Valley Baptist..................................................................8, 59 Weslaco Rehab Hospital......................................................57

RETAIL Bicycle World.......................................................................29 Globe Supermarkets..............................................................2 Karlas...........................................................................29, 69 Lionels.................................................................................69 Homes of America...............................................................49 Palm Harbor Homes............................................................46 Major Health Foods..............................................................69

RETIREMENT LIVING Casa del Valle......................................................................49 Country Sunshine RV Resort................................................47 Fun N Sun RV Resort...........................................................47 Golden Palms Retirement & Healthcare Center....................45 Heritage Village......................................................................3 Kenwood RV-Resort.............................................................49 Lakewood RV Resort............................................................47 Paradise Park RV Resort......................................................47 Paradise South RV Resort....................................................47 Snow to Sun.........................................................................49 Southern Comfort RV Resort................................................47 Sunshine RV Resort.............................................................47 Tropic Winds RV Resort........................................................47

SERVICES Kriedler Funeral Home.........................................................35 Mission Duncan...................................................................35 The Pet Palace.....................................................................69 San Benito Animal Hospital..................................................35 Sassy Paws..........................................................................35 Security Self Storage......................................................35, 69 You’ve Got Maids.................................................................33

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