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New Year, New Hidalgo County Judge

Roberto H. Gonzalez -
First of all, Happy New Year to everyone! Many of you will agree with me that 2018 went by too fast. Will 2019 be the same? We’ll find out very soon.
Glen Roney at his office in Kerria Plaza. The interview was extensive about the importance of banking and the maquila industry, which was known as the twin plant concept. At the time, it was directed under the McAllen Industrial Foundation (MIB). Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez

Success in the Valley Didn’t Happen by Itself, Many Great People Helped

Roberto H. Gonzalez -
More than three decades ago, I had an opportunity to interview Glen E. Roney. He had always been a popular man due to his dedication to the communities of South Texas, and also because of his philanthropic activities.
Six students from McAllen High’s Mariachi Oro will participate in the Texas Music Educators Association All-Region Clinic and Concert March 29-30 in La Joya. They are (L-R) Jesús Villegas (2nd Chair Trumpet), Cristian Contreras (1st Chair Vihuela), Natalie Carmona (2nd Chair Alto Vocals), Ashley Treviño (18th Chair Violin), Andrew Morales (6th Chair Trumpet), Anthony Cisneros (1st Alternate Harp).

McAllen High Mariachi Oro sending six students to All-Region ensemble

TBB Staff -
Six members of the McAllen High Mariachi Oro have earned spots on the 2019 TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All-Region Mariachi Ensembles following auditions held recently.
Pictured are All-State Choir students from McAllen Rowe High. They are (L-R) Courtney Smith, Brianna Amaya, James Richardson and Dylan Moreno. Not pictured is Memorial High’s Audra Wright. All five have qualified to perform at a state convention Feb. 13-16 in San Antonio. McAllen ISD is a national Best Community for Music Education for the past six years.

Five McAllen ISD students earn All-State in Choir

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Five choir students from McAllen ISD have earned All-State recognition, continuing McAllen ISD’s tradition of excellence in the fine arts.

Grand Opening of New Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville

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The Children's Museum of Brownsville is extending invitations to media and media-personnel to attend the grand opening of the brand new Sun, Earth, Universe exhibit
Kristine Garza

Principal nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

TBB Staff -
Dr. Kristine Garza, Principal at McAllen ISD’s Wilson Elementary, has been nominated for the 2018-19 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Victor Haddad

Victor “SEBY” Haddad Announces Run for McAllen City Commissioner

TBB Staff -
McAllen banker and businessman, Victor “SEBY” Haddad, today filed for McAllen City Commissioner District 5.
UTRGV alumna and San Antonio native Victoria Gonzalez was crowned Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2019. Gonzalez graduated magna cum laude from UTRGV in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She said she always knew she wanted to go into the health field and was grateful for the opportunities she was presented at UTRGV. Now, as Miss Fiesta, she is committed to helping the community. (Courtesy Photo)

UTRGV alumna begins reign as Miss Fiesta San Antonio

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UTRGV alumna and San Antonio native Victoria Gonzalez is more than ready for the responsibilities of being crowned Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2019.
Outlining her priorities on STC's Board of Trustees in 2019, Rose Benavidez says she will promote even greater accessibility for families seeking higher education so students overcome their challenges on their way to a better life by working to develop more mentoring programs.

Safeguarding the value of Education still Top Priority for STC trustee Benavidez

TBB Staff -
Serving her second full term on the South Texas College Board of Trustees, Rose Benavidez says safeguarding the value of all students’ education remains her top priority for the coming year.
The UTRGV School of Medicine celebrated the grand opening of its UT Health RGV Surgery and Women’s Specialty clinical site Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Harlingen. UT Health RGV Surgery and Women’s Specialty offers access to board-certified bariatric, general, endocrine, and vascular surgery providers as well as access to the Valley’s first board-certified women’s health subspecialist physicians in gynecologic oncology and the area’s first fellowship-trained physician in urogynecology. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

UT Health RGV Celebrates Opening of its Surgery and Women’s Specialty practice

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UT Health Rio Grande Valley, the clinical component of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, celebrated the grand opening of UT Health Rio Grande Valley Surgery and Women’s Specialty Wednesday, Jan. 23.
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