Welcome Home, Rio Grande Valley 2011/2012

2011 – 2012

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publisher’s note HELLO FROM KRISTI

Time flies when you are having fun. That's an understatement in the Rio Grande Valley! I am honored to provide you with our fourth edition of the Welcome Home, RGV directory, and thrilled to say that it truly has been the best four years being of service to you.

Every day is a new adventure, and we are proud to announce that the response to our project has been amazing. Over the course of the last year, we've developed new outreach programs to help make your experience in the Rio Grande Valley an unforgettable one. We've launched our Retirement Community Initiative, with educational programs and information specifically for your managers and activity directors. We recognize that they are such an integral part of your home away from home - and we feel it is also our responsibility to assist them with their needs. We've also launched our First Responder Leadership Program, which we hope will allow your volunteers the opportunity to network with others from communities across the Valley, strengthen programs already in place, provide quality education and training, and develop strong relationships with our local resources in regards to the health care industry. Finally, we are in the primary phase of planning our Volunteer Program,

which will give our retirees the opportunity to give back to the Rio Grande Valley in a variety of different capacities. Whether that be spending an afternoon at the Food Bank or at one of the many fantastic festivals the Valley hosts - we'll put you to work in an atmosphere that fosters fun!

Welcome Home, RGV is able to provide this outreach due to the support of our sponsors and advertisers. We would like to extend a special thank you to the City of McAllen, Health Care Unlimited, Valley Baptist Health System, Shah Eye Center, Clark Chevrolet, Clark Knapp Honda, and Texas Oncology. As you patronize our sponsors, as well as advertisers in this directory, please thank them for their support.

At Welcome Home, Rio Grande Valley ~ we know that you are an important, vital part of our culture.

We can't thank you enough for choosing our home as your home, and we look forward to showing you South Texas hospitality this season.

We will be out and about right there with you, whether that be at morning coffee, afternoon happy hour, shuffle tournaments, craft shows, line dancing or at the Don Wes ~ we hope to see you real soon.

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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 Golf Hotels and Motels

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SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Apparel Jewerly and Gifts Furniture Sporting Equipment and More!

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TREATS FOR EVERY APPETITE Delis and Sandwiches BBQ Steak and Seafood Burger Joints and More!

warm welcome TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY MAP

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

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND MORE Automotive Camping and RV Financial For the Home Insurance Pet Care Real Estate and More!

LET THE FUN BEGIN

health care STAYING HEALTHY Health Related Services Hospitals Physicians Medical Facilities

island living ON & AROUND SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

advertiser index

SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES

coupons SAVINGS AND MORE SAVINGS

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Kristi Collier Publisher Sharon Flores Comptroller Amie Gray Administrator Lynn Baker Sales Associate Ami Sides Sales Associate April Flowers Special Events Coordinator Greg Schuller Promotions Matt Crocker Webmaster Nancy Browning Website Updates Judy Shuck Winter & Converted Texan Ambassador

Where to find us 221 W. Nolana, Suite A McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-5115 956-682-4770 fax www.welcomehomergv.com

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".

On the Cover ME E T T HE ROBE RT S

Bill & Josie are Converted Texans, originally from Florida, now residing permanently at Snow to Sun RV Resort in Weslaco. Bill & Josie have been married for 39 years, Josie retired from the US Postal Service, and Bill owned a small cattle ranch & wholesale plant nursery. They have one daughter, Robin who is an occupational therapist and captain in the US Army, stationed in Afghanistan.

Before getting hooked on the RV lifestyle, they had a blue water sailboat, “Moonrise” and traveled the coast of Florida, & the Bahamas for 20 + years. After retiring, they found it was time to change direction, so they sold “Moonrise” and bought a class “A” motor home. After traveling the US for six years, they found they liked the friendly people in the Valley and decided to make Weslaco their permament home.

Bill is known at Snow to Sun as the "Florida sheriff"; his responsibility being to keep all the people happy and having a good time. Josie says, “He does have a badge, and his jurisdiction runs from San Antonio, to the Rio Grande. We’re on an adventure, and I’m holding on tight!”

Notes: Special thanks to the City of Hidalgo for the use of the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse as the backdrop for our cover photo, to Sandy Pena at Lionel's Western Wear in Weslaco for providing the clothes for the photoshoot and to Linda Blackwell Photography for shooting the cover.

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

AT T RACT IONS Americana Bingo 2901 N. 23rd Street McAllen, 78501 956-971-9509 www.americanabingo.com Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum 2425 Boxwood Harlingen, 78550 956-216-4901 International Museum of Art & Science 1900 Nolana McAllen, 78504 956-682-0123 www.imasonline.org Mission Historical Museum 900 Doherty Avenue Mission, 78572 956-580-8646 www.missiontexas.us/ city-departments/missionhistorical-museum Mission Skeet & Trap 1/2 Mile South of Expressway 83 on Conway Ave Mission, 78572 956-583-5996 www.missionskeetandtrap.com Museum of South Texas History 200 N. Closner Blvd.

Edinburg, 78539 956-383-6911 www.mosthistory.org Museums of San Benito 210 E. Heywood San Benito, 78586 956-399-6032 www.sanbenitohistory.org 14

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

Weslaco Museum 500 Texas Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-968-9142 www.weslacomuseum.org

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

EVENTS & EXPOS

Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive McAllen, 78503 956-681-3370 www.quintamazatlan.com Rio Grande Valley Vipers 6400 N. 10th Street, Suite C McAllen, 78504 956-972-1144 www.nba.com/dleague/ riograndevalley Riverside Club 214 E. Chimney Road Mission, 78573 956-581-1033 www.ontheriver.net Triple City Bingo 301 E. Expressway 83 San Juan, 78589 956-787-3187 www.americanabingo.com

All Valley RV Show January 12-14 Mercedes Livestock Showgrounds 956-428-6434 Rio Grande Valley Home & Garden Show April 13-15 McAllen Convention Center 956-821-2894 www.rgvhomeshow.com Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair January 24-25 McAllen Convention Center 956-460-6887 www.wintertexanexpo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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Boca Chica Inn & Suites 3280 Boca Chica Blvd.

Brownsville, 78520 956-544-9090

Indian Ridge Bed & Breakfast 209 W. Orange Grove Road Mission, 78574 956-519-3305 www.indian-ridge-bb.com

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

Casa De Palmas Renaissance Hotel 101 N Main Street McAllen, 78501 956-631-1101 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ mfebr-casa-de-palmasrenaissance-mcallen-hotel

Ramada Limited 1505 South 9th Street McAllen, 78501 956-686-4401 www.ramadamcallen.com

The Valley has endless entertainment opportunities.

From zoos and museums, to weekend getaways... the Valley has it all!

El Rocio Retreat 2519 S. Inspiration Road Mission, 78539 956-584-7432 www.elrocioretreat.com

Texas Inn 1818 N. Texas Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-351-5657 www.texasinnweslaco.com

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

Embassy Suites 1800 S. Second Street McAllen, 78503 956-686-3000 www.mcallen.embassysuites.com

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

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SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Send out Cards 956-778-0262 www.sendoutcards.com/fdent

Irresistible 712 N. 77 Sunshine Strip #1 Harlingen, 78552 956-365-3604

BROWNSVIL L E Bicycle World 1275 Expressway 77 Brownsville, 78520 956-541-9712 www.bicycleworldrgv.com

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

Denver Mattress 537 Springmart Blvd.

Brownsville, 78520 956-567-0329 www.furniturerow.com

Lack’s Furniture 802 S. Dixieland Harlingen, 78550 956-421-2221 www.lacksvalley.com

UETA Tax & Duty Free 1301 E. Levee Street Brownsville, 78520 956-542-8452 www.ueta.com

Quelle Boutique 117 East Jackson Street Harlingen, 78550 956-364-0560 www.quelleboutique.net

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

Antiques and Artisan Emporium 123 East Jackson Street Harlingen, 78550 956-423-4041 Bicycle World 1113 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, 78550 956-423-3168 www.bicycleworldrgv.com Cossey Creations 113 East Jackson Street Harlingen, 78550 956-423-4933 www.cosseycreations.com

Simply Elegant & Designs by Rocio 102 West Jackson Harlingen, 78550 956-423-1353

HIDALGO UETA Tax & Duty Free 1040 S. International Blvd.

Hidalgo, 78557 956-843-9852 www.ueta.com

LA FERIA Flowers by Jesse 208 E Jackson Street Harlingen, 78550 956-425-2100 24

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Cantera Rancho Alegre 11059 Expressway 83 La Feria, 78559 956-797-9007

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Las Casitas Storage Buildings 3329 W. Expressway 83 La Feria, 78559 956-797-1763

MCALLEN Bec’s Fashions 1307 S. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-682-6351 Bicycle World 2025 Nolana Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-682-7454 www.bicycleworldrgv.com Core Business Solutions 1300 E. Jasmine McAllen, 78501 956-631-9393 www.cbs-tx.com HEST Fitness Products 3501 North 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-682-1858 www.hestfitness.com Karlas Jewelry and Gifts 4915 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78504 956-630-1771 www.karlasjewelry.com Klement’s Citrus Grove Country Store 4508 North Taylor Rd McAllen, 78504 800-580-1002 956-682-2980 www.klementsgrove.com

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PHARR Denver Mattress 1204 W. Expressway 83 Pharr, 78577 956-904-5147 www.furniturerow.com UETA Tax & Duty Free 9906 S. Cage Pharr, 78577 956-787-6044 www.ueta.com

PROGRESO UETA Tax & Duty Free 241 International Blvd.

Progreso, 78579 956-565-6340 www.ueta.com Lack’s Furniture 1200 E. Expressway 83 McAllen, 78503 956-971-1900 www.lacksvalley.com

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

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

MISSION

Mission Restaurant Supply 3422 North 10th Street McAllen, 78501 888-783-6084 956-467-1295 www.missionrs.com Quips ‘n’ Quotes - McAllen 5011 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78504 956-928-0800 www.quipsnquotes.com Singer/Brother Sewing Center 416 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-686-6658 www.singerbrotherrgv.com

Crest Fruit 4000 E. Goodwin Mission, 78573 956-205-7337 www.redcooper.com Pretty Wild Clozet Consignment Boutique 700 W. Griffin Parkway Mission, 78572 956-222-3624

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Lack’s Furniture 2500 E. US Highway 83 Rio Grande City, 78582 956-488-6730 www.lacksvalley.com

WESLACO Cherry on Top 4300 S. Bridge Weslaco, 78596 956-969-2662 www.cherryontopgifts.com Lionel’s Western Wear 332 South Texas Weslaco, 78596 956-968-2552

The Rio Grande Valley is filled with fabulous shopping opportunites. From thriftstores to high end jewelry, the Valley has is all!

Valley Garden Center 801 E. Highway 83 McAllen, 78501 956-682-9411 www.valleygardencenter.com 26

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Check out our website for more suggestions on where to shop: www.welcomehomergv.com

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Downtown Harlingen

EVENTS

JACKSON STREET MARKET DAYS 1st Saturday of every month on Jackson Street (between Commerce & 4th) 9am - 3pm • 956-432-4041 HARLINGEN FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday on “A” Street (between Jackson Street & Monroe) 3 - 4:30pm • harlingenfarmersmarket.com DOWNTOWN HARLINGEN WALKING TOURS Saturdays* October - March *except on Jackson Street Market Days Departs from Java Cafe, 204 E. Jackson @ 9am (lasts approx. 1 hour) • downtownharlingen.com CHRISTMAS PARADE Friday, December 2nd, 2011 Jackson Street from 4th to “E” Street 7pm • rgvjaycees.com SHOP HOP 2012 Thursday - Saturday, January 26 - 28, 2012 Harlingen & San Benito shops 956-202-3778 JACKSON STREET CLASSIC CAR SHOW Saturday, April 14, 2012 on Jackson Street (between 4th & Commerce) 10am - 3pm • mmen700224@aol.com

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To advertise in the next issue of Welcome Home RGV, contact us today, 956-687-5115 or visit us at

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dining

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New York Deli II 854 N. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville, 78521 956-550-0025 www.newyorkdeli2.com

A Piece of Cake by Ybarra’s 202 E Harrison Avenue Harlingen, 78550 956-364-0220 pieceofcakebyybarras.99k.org

Red Lobster 1075 FM 802 Brownsville, 78526 956-544-2614 www.redlobster.com

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant 210 W. Jackson Harlingen, 78550 956-365-3222

Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q 2780 N. Expressway 77-83 Brownsville, 78526 956-542-2532 www.rudys.com

Le Scoop 114 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, 78550 956-412-1300 www.lescoopicecream.com

Tony Roma’s 1805 North Expressway Brownsville, 78520 956-986-2884 www.tonyromas.com U-mix Frozen Yogurt 1805 E. Ruben Torres, Suite A-10 Brownsville, 78526 956-574-9119

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

New York Deli II 122 North A Street Harlingen, 78550 956-425-3500 www.newyorkdeli2.com

MCALLEN Alhambra Restaurant 519 S. 17th Street McAllen, 78501 956-994-9754 www.alhambraon17th.com

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Chick-fil-A 1300 E. Jackson Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-664-1994 www.chick-fil-a.com Chili’s 501 Expressway 83 McAllen, 78503 956-971-0213 www.chilis.com Chili’s 521 E. Nolana Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-668-0326 www.chilis.com Country Omelette 2622 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-687-6461 Frida’s Grill & Cantina 209-A S. 17th Street McAllen, 78501 956-631-7313

Blue Onion, The 925 Dove Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-68-9884 www.myblueonion.com

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

Breadsmith 4105 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78504 956-994-1294 www.breadsmith.com

Kohnami Restaurant & Sake Bar 2005 W. Nolana Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-630-1111 kohnamirestaurantmcallen.com

E DINBURG Chili’s 2303 University Drive Edinburg, 78539 956-380-2818 www.chilis.com

Cabritos Nuevo Leon 2200 W. Nolana Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-631-9997 www.cabritosnuevoleon.com

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La Jaiba 400 Nolana Avenue, Suite O McAllen, 78504 956-618-5172

Sahadi’s 709 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-682-3419

La Estacion Bakery 800 E. First Street Mission, 78572 956-534-2515

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

Spanish Room, The 101 N Main Street McAllen, 78501 956-631-1101

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

Mimi’s Cafe 3000 Expressway 83 McAllen, 78501 956-682-0893 www.mimiscafe.com New York Deli II 829 Dove Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-631-8787 www.newyorkdeli2.com Red Lobster 7617 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78504 956-682-6877 www.redlobster.com Red Lobster 701 Expressway 83 McAllen, 78501 956-687-7323 www.redlobster.com Remington’s Restaurant 1800 S Second Street McAllen, 78503 956-686-3000 www.mcallen.embassysuites.com Republic of the Rio Grande, The 1411 S. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-994-8385 therepublicoftheriogrande.com Roosevelts at 7 821 N. Main Street McAllen, 78501 956-928-1994 www.rooseveltsatseven.com 32

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Tony Roma’s 2121 10th Street McAllen, 78503 956-631-2121 www.tonyromas.com Tony Roma’s 4400 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78504 956-682-4400 www.tonyromas.com Yo La La Yogurt Heaven 5612 N. 10th Street, Suite 300 McAllen, 78504 956-631-5252

MERCEDES Chili’s 4901 E. Expressway 83 Mercedes, 78570 956-565-0055 www.chilis.com

MISSION Chili’s 2419 E. Expressway 83 Mission, 78572 956-585-6100 www.chilis.com Courtyard Cafe 1022 E. Griffin Parkway, Suite 107 Mission, 78572 956-580-6839 HI-Fruits, Etc. Snack Bar 700 W. Griffin Parkway Mission, 78572 956-222-3624

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Riverside Club 214 E. Chimney Rd Mission, 78573 956-581-1033 www.ontheriver.net

PHARR Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q 209 W. Nolana Avenue Pharr, 78577 956-781-8888 www.rudys.com

WESLACO Arturo’s Bar & Grill 702 S. Texas Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-351-5772 www.arturosbarandgrill.com Blue Onion, The 423 S International Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-447-0067 www.myblueonion.com Chili’s 1412 W. Expressway 83 Weslaco, 78596 956-968-6709 www.chilis.com Jitter’s Coffee House 409 S. Missouri Weslaco, 78596 956-854-4801 Mama’s Garden Cottage Tea Room 1400 N. Westgate, #300 Weslaco, 78596 956-854-4010

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The Valley has a wonderful variety of eateries.

Whether you are in the mood for fine dining or a casual bite, there is something for every appetite.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAUS Alamo Economic Development Corporation 715 E. Business 83 Alamo, 78516 956-787-6622 www.alamoedc.org City of Harlingen P O Box 2207 Harlingen, 78551 956-216-4910 www.downtownharlingen.com City of Hidalgo 704 E. Texano Drive Hidalgo, 78551 956-843-2286 www.hidalgotexas.com City of McAllen 1300 Houston Avenue McAllen, 78501 956-681-1000 www.mcallen.net City of San Benito 401 N Sam Houston San Benito, 78586 956-361-3804 www.cityofsanbenito.com Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 602 West University Drive Edinburg, 78539 800-800-7214 956-383-4974 www.edinburg.com Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau 311 E. Tyler Harlingen, 78550 956-423-5565 www.visitharlingentexas.com 38

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Mission Chamber of Commerce 202 W. Tom Landry Mission, 78572 956-585-2727 www.missionchamber.com Rio Grande City EDC 406 E. Main Street Rio Grande City, 78582 956-487-3476 www.cityofrgc.com San Benito Chamber of Commerce 400 N. Travis San Benito, 78586 956-399-5321 www.sanbenitochamber.org

TRANSPORTATION City of Pharr International Bridge 9900 S. Cage Blvd.

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

San Benito EDC 401 N. Sam Houston San Benito, 78586 956-361-3804 www.cityofsanbenito.com

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

San Juan EDC 430 N. Standard San Juan, 78589 956-783-3448 www.sanjuan-edc.com

Progreso International Bridge

Weslaco Chamber of Commerce 255 S. Texas Weslaco, 78596 956-968-2102 www.weslaco.com

NON PROFITS Consulate of Mexico 600 S. Broadway McAllen, 78501 956-686-0244 www.sre.gob.mx/mcallen Food Bank of the RGV 2601 W. Zinnia Avenue McAllen, 78501 956-682-8101 www.foodbankrgv.com

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Valley International Airport 3002 Heritage Way Harlingen, 78550 956-430-8600 www.flythevalley.com

WORSHIP Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle 400 N Virgen de San Juan Blvd.

San Juan, 78589 956-787-0033 www.sanjuanbasilica.org First Presbyterian Church Mission 1102 Ash Mission, 78572 956-585-4829 www.fpcmission.com

North 7th Street Church of Christ 2206 North 7th Street Harlingen, 78550 956-320-7282 956-428-4362 www.harlingencofc.org St. John’s Episcopal Church 2500 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-687-7191 St. Mark United Methodist Church 301 W. Pecan McAllen, 78501 956-682-1481 St. Paul Lutheran Church & School 300 W. Pecan McAllen, 78501 956-682-2345 www.stpaulmcallen.org

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Its good to have you back, welcome home!

Progreso is still the local’s spot to see and do everything that you have come to love on your day trips into Mexico. Whether it’s the pharmacist, dentist, waiter, waitress, barber, bartender, shop keeper or shoe shiner, we are open for business and we welcome you!

ahhh, Progreso...The Locals’ Spot

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services

EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND MORE AT T ORNE YS Osiris A Gonzalez Law Firm 2100 S. Shary Road, Suite 4 Mission, 78572 956-583-4404 www.oaglawfirm.com

AUT OMOT IVE Aleman Auto Rental Inc 1701 W Expressway 83 McAllen, 78503 956-631-8800 www.aleman.net Carwash Carwash 4515 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78504 956-664-9274 1330 W. Tyler Harlingen, 78550 956-412-9274 3001 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-682-9274 1620 E. Business Highway 83 Weslaco, 78596 956-968-9274 Charles Clark Chevrolet 801 West Highway 83 McAllen, 78501 800-671-5507 www.charlesclarkchevy.com Clark Knapp Honda 701 W. Business 83 McAllen, 78501 800-960-2462 956-686-0555 clarkknapphondaofmcallen.com Gillman Honda Chevrolet Buick GMC 1801 Industrial Way San Benito, 78586 956-399-2491 www.gillmanauto.com 42

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Gillman Honda Chevrolet Buick GMC 16408 US Highway 83 Harlingen, 78552 956-365-6150 www.gillmanauto.com

Tire Corral, The 800 Ash Avenue, Suite I McAllen, 78501 956-631-8473 www.thetirecorral.com

Joe’s Master Service Center 2010 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, 78550 956-412-0608 www.joesmaster.com

BEAUTY

Lopez Tires & Wheels 801 North 23rd Street McAllen, 78501 956-682-5571

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

Payne Auto Group 2401 E. Expressway 83 Weslaco, 78596 956-447-6384 www.payneautogroup.com

Mary Kay / Lynne Baker 1501 N Loop 499 Lot 168 Harlingen, 78550 www.marykay.com/lbaker2

CAMPING • RV SALES & SERVICE Clayton Homes 3201 East Expressway 83 Donna, 78537 956-464-3379 www.4aclaytonhome.com

Pueblo Tires 1919 W. Business 83 McAllen, 78501 956-682-9511

DWG Clean Without Water 940-241-1430 www.cleanwithoutwateronline.com

220 S. Commerce Harlingen, 78550 956-425-9022

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

2904 Boca Chica Brownsville, 78520 956-542-8473 www.pueblotires.com Raymond’s Automatic Transmission 2714 E. Harrison Harlingen, 78550 956-423-9737 www.raymondstransmission.com Texas Tops 810 E. Highway 83 McAllen, 78501 956-682-1148

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Jesse’s RGV Wash & Wax 956-579-4549 956-622-1191 Mid Valley RV, Inc. 214 Expressway 83 Donna, 78537 956-464-0378 PPL Motorhomes 10777 SW Freeway Houston, 77074 800-755-4775 713-988-5555 www.pplmotorhomes.com

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RV Outlet Mall 4500 S. IH 35 Georgetown, 78627 800-275-6555 512-930-4922 www.rvoutletmall.com Valley Traveland, Inc. 1320 W. Expressway 83 Alamo, 78516 956-283-1090 6201 W. Business 83 Harlingen, 78552 956-423-2755 www.valleytraveland.com

CONST RUCT ION Rio Rico Construction 2001 South International Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-565-6306 www.rioricoconstruction.com Seal Construction, LLC 21784 US 77 Expressway, Suite A Harlingen, 78550 956-440-7325

F INANCIAL International Bank of Commerce One South Broadway McAllen, 78501 956-682-0263 400 S. Closner Edinburg, 78539 956-688-3640 www.ibc.com 900 N. Bryan Road Mission, 78572 956-688-3630 www.ibc.com Lone Star National Bank locations across the Valley 1-800-580-0322 www.lonestarnationalbank.com

Wells Fargo Advisors 2334 Boca Chica Blvd.

Brownsville, 78521 1-800-688-1224 956-541-6344 4900 N. 10th Street, Suite D-1 McAllen, 78504 1-800-356-9202 956-687-7211 1313 E Washington Avenue Harlingen, 78550 1-800-688-1225 956-428-4146

FOR THE HOME Acme Carpet Cleaning 1623 N. 11th Street McAllen, 78501 956-631-4411 www.acmecleans.com All About Floors & More 956-463-2484 Argus Security Systems 314 Ash Avenue McAllen, 78501 800-683-7487 956-682-6344 www.asgsecurity.com Innovative Environments 1400 N. McColl, Suite 201 McAllen, 78501 956-683-1800 www.innovativenvironments.com McAllen Chem Dry 2324 Hackberry Avenue Mission, 78574 956-686-2090 www.chemdry.com Southern Landscapes 821 E. Beech McAllen, 78501 956-618-1899 www.southernlandscapes.com

INSURANCE PTT Financial 701 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, 78550 956-440-8408 www.pttfinancial.com 44

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

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Davis-Johnstone Life Insurance Agency 214 Nolana Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-686-8162 Humana MarketPoint 1801 S Alameda, Suite 100 Corpus Christi, 78404 361-866-1411 Insurance Advisors Agency 2217 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, 78550 956-425-3535 K & K Insurance Group, Inc. 16238 RR 620, Suite F-136 Austin, 78717 512-516-1466 www.kandkinsurance.com Mission Duncan Insurance 220 E. Tom Landry Mission, 78572 956-581-2183 www.missionduncan.com Polzin Insurance 801 Pecan McAllen, 78501 956-682-3161 Shepard Walton King Insurance Group 121 W. Pecan McAllen, 78501 800-446-2471 www.shepardwaltonking.com State Farm Insurance 112 E Expressway 83 La Joya, 78560 956-584-3333 www.rubensolis.com

PET CARE Exotic Tropical Pet World 1400 E Expressway 83, Suite 110 McAllen, 78503 956-668-7387 San Benito Animal Hospital 1944 W Business Highway 77 San Benito, 78586 956-399-3221 Sassy Paws 956-525-9880

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MISC. SERVICES

Ambit Energy 2224 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Suite 96 Harlingen, 78550 605-390-9646 tanaenergy.whyambitworks.com

ABC Insect Control 956-682-8552 www.abcinsect.com

Direct Electric 524 S. Bridge Avenue Weslaco, 78596 956-968-7034 First Choice Power 2423 E. Expressway 83 Mission, 78572 956-424-0068 www.firstchoicepower.com Green Mountain Energy 1400 N McColl Street, Suite 202 McAllen, 78501 956-630-9852 www.greenmountain.com Magic Valley Electric Co-op 2910 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg, 78539 956-289-4000 www.magicvalley.coop Texen Power Company, LLC 812 Fleetwood Place Drive, Suite A Houston, 77079 281-989-7440 www.texenpower.com

RE AL E STAT E HCH Realty 1420 Erie Avenue McAllen, 78501 956-687-8900 www.tucasa.us Nemont Realty 2025 E Griffin Parkway Mission, 78572 956-465-0001 www.nemontrealty.com RE-Max 1st Choice 612 Nolana Avenue, Suite 220 McAllen, 78504 956-668-8555 www.rgvhomes.com 46

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ABC Janitorial & Floor Care 908 Sycamore Avenue McAllen, 78501 956-682-1700 abcjanitorialandfloorcare.com COBA Systems 5111 N. 10th Street #334 McAllen, 78504 800-928-4261 www.cobasystems.net Commercial Kitchen 221 N. McColl Road McAllen, 78501 956-664-8267 www.commercialkitchen.com D & M Cleaners - Edinburg 701 S. Closner Edinburg, 78539 956-383-2472 D & M Cleaners - McAllen 4500 N. 10th St #320 McAllen, 78504 956-630-4622 D & M Cleaners - Pharr 129 W. Park Pharr, 78550 956-787-1401 Dish One LLC 1001 W. Frontage Road, Suite T Alamo, 78516 956-787-5400 www.dishonetv.com Gateway Refrigeration 1112 Cummings Mission, 78572 956-802-8784 Gulf Coast Paper 635 Billy Mitchell Blvd.

Brownsville, 78521 956-541-2281 www.gulfcoastpaper.com

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Hess Air, Inc. 817 South Alamo Road Alamo, 78516 956-702-4377 www.hessair.com K-Double-K Promotional Products 221 Nolana Avenue, Suite A McAllen, 78504 956-687-5115 www.kdoublek.com Kreidler Funeral Home 314 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78501 956-686-0234 www.kreidlerfuneralhome.com Performance FoodserviceVictoria 204 N Brownson Victoria, 77901 361-582-7500 www.pfgvictoria.com Risica and Sons 403 E Expressway 83 San Juan, 78589 956-781-3840 www.risicaandsons.com Security Reconnaissance Team, Inc 2809 Regal Road, Suite 103 Plano, 75075 1-800-266-7119 www.srteam-inc.com Sign Depot, The 125 E. Nolana Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-687-7446 SML Sound Systems 956-245-7148 Upper Valley Mail Services 1418 Beech Ave., Suite 109 McAllen, 78501 956-668-7678

Not seeing what you are looking for?

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

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AL AMO Alamo Palms Mobile Home & RV Park 1341 W. Business 83 Alamo, 78516 956-787-7571 www.alamopalms.com Alamo Rose RV Resort 938 South Alamo Road Alamo, 78516 956-783-2600 www.alamoroserv.com Casa Del Valle RV Resort 1048 N. Alamo Road Alamo, 78516 956-783-5008 sunrvresorts.com/casa_del_valle

Paul’s RV Park 1129 N. Minnesota Avenue Brownsville, 78521 956-831-4852 www.paulsrvpark.com

DONNA Bit-O-Heaven 1051 W. US Highway 83 Donna, 78537 956-464-5191 www.bit-o-heaven.com Victoria Palms RV Resort 602 N. Victoria Road Donna, 78537 800-551-5303 956-464-7801 www.victoriapalms.com

EDINBURG Trophy Gardens 800 State Highway 495 Alamo, 78516 956-787-7717 www.trophygardens.com

Bridges Assisted Living, The 5208 S. Sugar Road Edinburg, 78539 956-782-9882 www.thebridgesassistedliving.com

Winter Ranch 600 FM 495 Alamo, 78516 956-781-1358 www.winterranchrv.com

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Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen, 78550 956-430-3100 goldenpalmsretirementliving.com

Breeze Lake RV Campground 1710 N. Vermillion Avenue Brownsville, 78521 956-831-4427 breezelakervcampground.com

Lakewood RV Resort 4525 Graham Road Harlingen, 78552 956-423-1170 www.rvonthego.com

Palm Resaca Mobile Home 100 Tangerine Blvd.

Brownsville, 78521 956-546-7423 www.palmresacapark.com

Palm Gardens Resort 3401 W. Business 83 Harlingen, 78552 888-960-7256 956-423-7670 www.palmgardensresort.com

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Paradise Park RV Resort 1201 N. Expressway 77 Harlingen, 78552 956-425-6881 Sunshine RV Resort 1900 Grace Avenue Harlingen, 78550 956-428-4137 Tropic Winds RV Resort 1501 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, 78550 956-423-4020

LA FERIA Kenwood RV Resort 1201 N Main St # 1 La Feria, 78559 956-797-1851 www.kenwoodrv.com VIP La Feria RV Park 600 E. Expressway 83 La Feria, 78559 866-714-8471 956-797-1401 www.viplaferia.com

LOS FRESNOS Holiday Out RV Park 400 E. 3rd Street Los Fresnos, 78566 956-233-5111

MCALLEN Adobe Wells 4901 Daffodil Avenue McAllen, 78501 956-686-8801 Citrus Valley RV Park 2901 W. State Highway 107 McAllen, 78504 956-383-8189 www.citrusvalleyrvpark.com

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Heritage Village 2105 South Cynthia McAllen, 78503 956-631-4422 www.heritage-village.us Homestead, The 2701 N. McColl McAllen, 78501 956-682-5392 McAllen Mobile Park 4900 N. McColl McAllen, 78504 800-847-6055 956-682-3304 www.mcallenmobilepark.com Paradise Park, Inc. 100 E Hackberry Avenue McAllen, 78501 956-682-8081 www.paradiseparkinc.com

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MERCEDES Llano Grande Resort 2215 E. West Blvd.

Mercedes, 78570 956-565-2638 www.llanogranderesort.com Paradise South RV Resort 9099 N. Mile 2 West Mercedes, 78570 9565652044

Bentsen Palm Village 2500 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, 78572 956-287-2800 www.bentsenpalm.com/ bentsen-palm-village-rv-resort Bridges Alzheimer’s Assisted Living, The 1201 St. Claire Blvd.

Mission, 78572 956-519-9800 www.thebridgesassistedliving.com

MISSION Aladdin Villas 1415 Alladin Villas Blvd. West Mission, 78572 956-581-1288 Bentsen Grove Resort 810 Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, 78572 956-585-7011 www.bentsengroveresort.com

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Chimney RV Resort 4224 S. Conway Mission, 78572 956-585-5061 www.chimneyparkresort.com Dream Valley Ranch 2401 N. Abram Road Mission, 78572 956-519-3339

El Valle Del Sol 2500 East Business 83 Mission, 78572 956-585-5704 www.elvalledelsolrv.com

Need more information on a community?

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

J-5 RV Park 3907 N. Taylor Road Mission, 78572 956-682-7495 www.j5rvparktx.com Martin Valley Ranch & Golf Course 7400 W. Expressway 83 Mission, 78572 956-585-6330 www.martinvalley.com Mobile Gardens 1901 N. Glasscock Road Mission, 78572 956-585-9829

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

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

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

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

Golden Palms is the place …

It’s the place to relax and enjoy the full comforts of living in a retirement community, offering you all the independence you want along with the peace of mind of having medical services moments away.

It’s the place of convenience. Located in the center of the Rio Grande Valley in Harlingen you will always be a short drive away from any place you need to be. ,W·V WKH SODFH WKDW RIIHUV WKH ÀQHVW LQ Short Term Rehab Facilities. With newly remodeled rooms and knowledgeable medical staff, our goal is to get you back on your feet and back home.

For a tour of our newly remodeled retirement community, call Norma Castillo at 956-793-1393

South Texas’ Finest Community for: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short Term Skilled Rehabilitation Services.

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Ranchero Village 1900 S. Bridge Avenue Weslaco, 78596 956-968-6223 www.rancherotexas.com

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Eldorado Acres 610 N. FM 492 Palmview, 78574 956-581-6718 www.eldoradoacres.com

Fun N Sun RV Resort 1400 Zillock Road San Benito, 78586 956-399-5125 www.funnsun.com

PHARR

Pan American Mobile Home & RV Park 27401 Highway 345 San Benito, 78586 956-399-8960

Brook Ridge Retirement Community 1001 W. Ridge Road Pharr, 78577 956-787-3933 www.sunshineretirementliving.com

WE SLACO

Holiday Village 1501 North Cage Blvd.

Pharr, 78577 1-800-400-6580 www.holidayvillagervpark.com

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

Texas Trails RV Resort 501 W. Owassa Road Pharr, 78577 956-787-6538 www.texastrailsrv.com

Leisure World 408 E. 18th Street Weslaco, 78596 956-968-8412

Rio Valley Estates 715 N Westgate Drive Weslaco, 78596 956-968-2708 www.riovalleyestates.com Snow to Sun RV Resort 1701 N. International Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-968-0322 sunrvresorts.com/snow_to_sun Southern Comfort RV Resort 1501 S. Airport Drive Weslaco, 78596 956-968-3140 Trails End MH & RV Park 2001 S. Texas Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-968-5051

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health care S T AY I N G H E A LT H Y

HEALTH CARE • MEDICAL Dental Progreso Progreso 1-866-529-8963 866-529-8963 www.drxaguirre.com Dr. Ricardo Carreon, DDS & Associates Plaza Rincones de Mexico Progreso 956-566-0973 www.drcarreondds.com Health Care Unlimited 1100 East Laurel Avenue McAllen, 78501 800-825-7780 www.hcuinc.com Med Check Labs - Brownsville 1313 Alton Gloor Blvd., Suite B Brownsville, 78520 1-800-423-4745 956-982-4438 Med Check Labs - Edinburg 1939 Owassa Edinburg, 78539 1-800-423-4745 956-631-3170 Med Check Labs - Harlingen 636 Ed Carey Drive, Suite 200 Harlingen, 78552 1-800-423-4745 956-423-4744

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South Heart Clinic 2310 N. Ed Carey Harlingen, 78550 956-460-3425 www.southheartclinic.com South Heart Clinic 902 S. Airport Drive Weslaco, 78596 956-968-6430 www.southheartclinic.com

Valley Ear Nose & Throat Specialists 4770 N. Expwy 77/83 Brownsville, 78520 956-350-8787 Valley ENT Professional Hearing Aids, Charles Butler, MA 510 N. Victoria Lane, Suite 5 Harlingen, 78550 956-440-7130 www.valleyenthearingaids.com

Tavarez Medical Center 801 S. Main Street, Suite C McAllen, 78501 956-686-0574 www.tavarezmedicalcenter.com

Valley ENT Professional Hearing Aids, Charles Butler, MA 2101 S. Cynthia McAllen, 78501 956-618-2505 956-687-7896 www.valleyenthearingaids.com

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

Vega Therapeutics 2415 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, 78572 956-271-4706

Texas Oncology 1901 South Second Street McAllen, 78503 956-687-5150 www.texasoncology.com

Weslaco Rehab Hospital 906 S. James Weslaco, 78596 956-969-2222 weslacorehabhospital.com

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES Valley Ear Nose & Throat Specialists 910 E 8th Street, Suite 2 Weslaco, 78596 956-973-9228

A Healing Touch 5901 N. 10th Street McAllen, 78504 956-655-8070

Mustre Dental Clinic 9801 S Cage Blvd.

Pharr, 78577 281-552-7603

Valley Ear Nose & Throat Specialists 2101 S. Cynthia McAllen, 78503 956-687-7896

Air Evac Lifeteam EMS Inc. P O Box 948 West Plains, 65775 800-793-0010 956-778-7269 www.lifeteam.net

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

Valley Ear Nose & Throat Specialists 510 Victoria Lane, Suite 5 Harlingen, 78550 956-428-4221

Apple Dental Cosmetics Coahuila No 221, Suite 5 Nuevo Progreso, Mexico 956-246-4100 www.drfloresdds.com

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Century Medical 1400 E. Laurel Avenue McAllen, 78501 956-994-9923

RGV Travel Flu Shots, LLC 501 E. Business 83 Alamo, 78516 956-702-2255

Curves-Mission 2420 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, 78572 956-584-9400 www.curves.com

McAllen Primary Urgent Care 110 E Savannah, Suite A204 McAllen, 78503 956-686-4071

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

Dorsey Chiropractic 219 Nolana Avenue McAllen, 78504 956-686-2461

Mission Plaza Pharmacy 906 S. Bryan Road Mission, 78572 956-581-8833 www.missionplazapharmacy.com

San Benito Dental 995 N Dowling San Benito, 78586 956-399-1889 www.rgvdentalgroup.com

Dot Dental 119 W Commerical Avenue La Feria, 78559 956-797-2230 www.rgvdentalgroup.com

Mission Plaza Pharmacy 210 S. Bryan Road Mission, 78572 956-519-9955 www.missionplazapharmacy.com

Sears Hearing Aid Center 2200 S. 10th Street McAllen, 78503 956-618-1664 www.sears.com

Fitness Zone Gym, The 909 North 13th Street, Suite 25B Harlingen, 78550 956-412-9663 ask about Facebook web address Foot Solutions of McAllen 6100 N. 10th Street, Suite H McAllen, 78504 956-661-9933 www.footsolutions.com Harlingen Dental 321 South 13th Street Harlingen, 78550 956-428-5300 www.rgvdentalgroup.com Hearing Aids, Inc. 1317 N. 10th Street, Suite 110 McAllen, 78501 956-682-1921 406 S. Nebraska Weslaco, 78596 956-968-6131 632 Ed Carey Drive #100 Harlingen, 78550 956-425-3298 www.hearingaidsinc.net 56

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Mission Plaza Pharmacy - Alton 816 E. Main Street Alton, 78572 956-583-0044 www.missionplazapharmacy.com Nolana Dental 525 Nolana Avenue, Suite H McAllen, 78504 956-972-1889 www.rgvdentalgroup.com NuTech Orthotics and Prosthetics, LLC 501 N. Ed Carey Drive, Suite A Harlingen, 78552 956-412-5347 NuTech Orthotics and Prosthetics, LLC 2045 E. Price Road, Suite 9 Brownsville, 78521 956-546-5347

Sears Hearing Aid Center 2002 S. Expressway 83 Harlingen, 78550 956-247-6006 www.sears.com Shah Eye Center - Laredo 8607 McPherson Road, Suite 102 Laredo, 78045 956-753-0202 www.shaheyecenter.com Shah Eye Center - McAllen 5513 N. McColl McAllen, 78504 956-994-1000 www.shaheyecenter.com Shah Eye Center - Mission 1506 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, 78572 956-583-0202 www.shaheyecenter.com

Posture Reversal Chiropractic 421 S. International Blvd.

Weslaco, 78596 956-968-8686

Shah Eye Center - Weslaco 910 E. 8th Street, Suite 9 Weslaco, 78596 1-888-999-3429 www.shaheyecenter.com

Ragave 302 Kings Highway, Suite 203 Brownsville, 78521 956-346-8511 www.ragave.com.mx

United Blood Services 1400 South 6th Street McAllen, 78501 956-213-7523 www.unitedbloodservices.org

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HOSPITAL S Edinburg Regional Medical Center 1102 W. Trenton Edinburg, 78539 956-388-6000 www.edinburgregional.com McAllen Heart Hospital 1900 S. ‘D’ Street McAllen, 78503 956-994-2000 www.mcallenhearthospital.com McAllen Medical Center 301 W. Expressway 83 McAllen, 78503 956-632-4000 www.mcallenmedicalcenter.com Mission Regional Medical Center 900 S. Bryan Road Mission, 78572 956-323-1150 www.missionrmc.org Rio Grande Regional Hospital 101 East Ridge Road McAllen, 78503 956-661-3110 www.riohealth.com Valley Baptist Medical Center 1040 West Jefferson Brownsville, 78520 956-698-5400 www.valleybaptist.net Valley Baptist Medical Center 2101 Pease Street Harlingen, 78550 956-389-1100 www.valleybaptist.net

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Marcelo Boek, MD/ Texas Oncology 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, 78503 956-687-5150 Nirupama Shekar MD/ Texas Oncology 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, 78503 956-687-5150 Nurul Wahid MD/ Texas Oncology 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, 78503 956-687-5150 Orthopedic Surgery Center 2402 Cornerstone Blvd.

Edinburg, 78539 956-668-0060 www.drraulmarquez.com Dr. Raul Marquez Orthopedic Surgery 2402 Cornerstone Blvd.

Edinburg, 78539 956-668-0060 www.drraulmarquez.com Dr Richard L Parent, DC 219 Nolana Avenue, Suite C McAllen, 78504 956-873-0433 Rio Valley Dermatology - Dr. Michael Hohnadel 864 Central Blvd., Suite 3000 Brownsville, 78520 956-546-7546

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

Rogelio Salinas MD/ Texas Oncology 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, 78503 956-687-5150

Joseph Litam MD/ Texas Oncology 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, 78503 956-687-5150

Suresh Ratnam MD/ Texas Oncology 1901 South 2nd Street McAllen, 78503 956-687-5150

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O N A N D A R O U N D S O U T H PA D R E I S L A N D ACCOMMODAT IONS Casa Rosa Motel 761 W. Highway 100 Port Isabel, 78578 956-943-2052 Los Fresnos Inn & Suites 906 W. Ocean Blvd.

Los Fresnos, 78566 956-233-1133 Super 8 4205 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78597 800-800-8000 956-761-6300 www.Super8Padre.com Travelodge Beach Resort 6200 Padre Blvd.

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

AT T RACT IONS Black Dragon Cruises 501 Maxan Street Port Isabel, 78578 956-943-6283 www.blackdragoncruises.com Breakaway Cruises 1 Padre Blvd. Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-2212 www.breakawaycruises.com Island Adventures 8805 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-4677 www.horsesonthebeach.com Osprey Cruises 1 Padre Blvd.

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

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark 33261 State Park Highway 100 South Padre Island, 78597 956-772-7873

PadreRitaVille 4001 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-7482 www.padreritaville.net

South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center 6801 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78597 956-243-8179 www.spibirding.com

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

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South Shore Automotive 1612 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78597 956-761-4770

Dee Dee’s Boutique 401 Maxan, Suite A Port Isabel, 78578 956-943-7717

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Paragraphs on Padre Boulevard 5505 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78597 956-433-5057 www.paragraphsbook.com

South Padre Island CVB 7355 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78597 1-800-OK-Padre www.sopadre.com

DINING Clayton’s Resort/ Beach Bar & Grill 6900 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, 78578 956-761-2344 www.claytonsresort.com

Silver Breeze 401 B. Maxan Street Port Isabel, 78578 956-434-2494

RETIREMENT Holiday Out RV Park 400 E. 3rd Street Los Fresnos, 78566 956-233-5111

Check out our website for more information on fun things to do and see on South Padre Island www.welcomehomergv.com

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PET SERVICES San Benito Animal Hospital...............45 Sassy Paws.......................................47 PHYSICIANS Jason R. Phillips, M.D.......................62 McAllen Primary Urgent Care............57 Rio Valley Dermatology......................62 South Heart Clinic..............................59 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Kreidler Funeral Home......................47 Mission Duncan Insurance Agency....45 RETAIL Antique & Artisans Emporium............29 Bicycle World.....................................27 Breadsmith........................................27 Cossey Creations...............................29 Flowers by Jesse................................29 Judy’s Stitchery Nook........................26 Karlas Jewelry and Gifts................25,69 Lacks................................................27 Quelle Boutique................................29 Simply Elegant...................................29 Valley Garden Center.........................25 RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Alamo Palms MH & RV Park..............49 Casa del Valle....................................50 Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center .........................................................51 Heritage Village....................................3 Kenwood RV & Resort.......................50 Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club....................49 Snow to Sun......................................50 Victoria Palms Resort.........................49 TRANSPORTATION McAllen International Airport.............39 Progreso International Bridge............40 Valley International Airport.................41 MISCELLANEOUS Super Savings Fiesta.........................35

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