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L-R: Carmine Famiglietti, writer and actor of Amexicano with Raul Castillo. Blue-collar, Italian-American from New York meets Mexican immigrant in this tale of friendship, race and contemporary working-class life. Desperate for a job, good-natured Bruno (Carmine Famiglietti) lands a gig in construction and landscaping. At first, he looks down on the Mexican day laborers “working the corners” on Northern Boulevard. But then he gets to know Ignacio (Raul Castillo) and his wife Gabriela. Despite language barriers and prejudice, a friendship slowly blossoms between the two. Exploring the complex issues of economic anxiety, racism and culture in a way that is at once insightful yet charming, Amexicano manages to both embrace the human condition and cast a powerful eye on what can divide us.
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ANECDOTE: Amexicano Protagonist is a McAllen Native

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“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” Aristotle
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“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” Aristotle

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Pictured, in the middle Dr. Yash P. Gupta flanked by Mr. Robert C. Vackar Chairman of the Board of the Bert Ogden Auto Group and Dr. Kelly Scrivner Vice President for Institutional Advancement at UTRGV. Gupta was named the new dean of the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, will assume his post on Aug. 1. He replaces Dr. Mark Kroll, who served as dean of the Vackar COBE for seven years and now returns to faculty to focus on teaching and research. Gupta comes to the Valley from Louisville, Kentucky, where he was president and CEO of Yash Gupta Consulting, Inc., providing consulting services to academic institutions and industries based on strategic planning and new market development. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
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Dr. Yash P. Gupta to lead UTRGV’s Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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L-R: Sandra Darling; First Lady of Honduras Ana Garcia de Hernandez; McAllen Mayor Jim Darling; and Laura Warren, AIA and also Chairman of McAllen Economic Development Corp. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
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First Lady of Honduras visits McAllen and the Valley

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Dave & Buster’s recognizes top McAllen ISD teachers of the year. Leadership of the ISD were also present. They enjoy great dinner and played games all courtesy of Dave & Busters. Photo Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
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Top Teachers from McAllen ISD Recognized by Dave & Buster’s

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Pictured above in the center Pete Saenz, mayor of Laredo Texas. Mayor Saenz is the chairman of the Texas Border Coalition (TBC). He will testify before the U.S. Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness on Wednesday July 18, 2018. He is flanked from left to right by Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, McAllen City Manager and John D. Franz, former mayor of Hidalgo, Texas. Photo taken during Mayor Jim Darling McAllen State of the City early this year (2018). Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
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Mayor of Laredo Pete Saenz to testify before the U.S. Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade

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First Lady Makes a Surprise Visit to Texas Shelter
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First Lady Makes a Surprise Visit to Texas Shelter

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Valerie Vargas Cardenas
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Governor Abbott Names Chair and Appoints Cardenas and Cobos to Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors

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City of Alton celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony of its first banking institution. Lon Star National Bank made a commitment based on their visionary plan to serve small communities. Alonzo Cantu, Chairman; David Deanda, President and Alton’s mayor Salvador Vela together in this historic event. Board members and staff from the bank also joined in the celebration. Photo By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
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Alton’s First-Ever Free-Standing Bank Opened by Lone Star National Bank

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Noble Charities Celebrated First Annual Charity Gala, Featuring Four Cowboys Legends
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Noble Charities Celebrated First Annual Charity Gala, Featuring Four Cowboys Legends

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