Roberto H. Gonzalez

Adrian Villarreal, President of IBC McAllen, was among the key panelists who shared their insights.

The Governor's announcement of tax cuts, particularly in property taxes and the franchise tax for small businesses, was warmly received by the audience.

Dr. Farias, a native of McAllen, has always harbored a deep appreciation for the history and culture of his city.

Sanchez's statement is clear: "The first step to combating evil is to identify it. Far too many Houstonians are unaware of the scale of sex trafficking in our city."

The star moderator for the day, Sergio Sanchez, is the program director for 710-AM KURV Radio. A prominent voice in Texas radio, he joined KURV in December 1995 as a news anchor for the Valley's morning news.

Despite the richness and diversity of the museum's collection, Blum acknowledged a significant challenge - a lack of space for the growing number of artifacts.

The loss of Mayor Salinas is deeply felt by his family, and his son Rick Salinas offered a unique insight into the human side of Mayor Salinas.

Rankin recollects the challenges faced during the initial phases of setting up the museum.

Elva M. Cerda, Founder and Executive Director of the McAllen Heritage Center (MHC). Mrs. Cerda eloquently relayed the museum's history, highlighting its trials, triumphs, and the promising future that lies ahead. A milestone of particular importance was the celebration of MHC's 15th anniversary which took place on June 16, 2023. The event was commemorated with great fanfare, attended by well-regarded guests, and dedicated citizens, all united by their shared passion for preserving McAllen's rich history.

The new arsenal includes 15 cameras equipped with License Plate Readers (LPRs) spread strategically across the city.