By Roberto Hugo González
As originally published by Texas Border Business newsprint edition May 2018
Success happens over and over again, even when critics’ opinions say it is impossible. Ellie Torres, currently a trustee of the Edinburg Independent School District, recently ran a campaign against the incumbent Hidalgo County CommissionerPrecinct 4 Joseph Palacios.
Palacios had been the commissioner for Precinct 4 for the last seven years, and overall it seemed that constituents were on his side. In politics, sometimes what seems to be crystal clear, is not. Even experienced political experts have predicted with one hundred percent assurance the outcome of an election, and in the end, they are proven wrong. Such is the case of Torres; it appeared that Palacios was the favorite based on comments of the general public.
May is the month of celebration of all Moms; we have the pleasure of featuring Ellie Torres, a mother, and grandmother. She is an outstanding woman who proves to be brave and triumphant. She inspires all of us to go after the impossible. Read her story; you’ll like it.
NEW Guest Writer
We are always open to qualified Guest Writers, and this time I have the privilege to announce that Taylor Kovar is our newest guest writer. You will enjoy his columns; they are full of great ideas from an entrepreneur and financial professional.
Congratulations
The McAllen Heritage Center announced that Elva M. Cerda, MHC Director was recognized at the 47th Annual McAllen Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon as the recipient of their 2018 Community Service award.
The Community Service Award is given to an impactful leader with a proven record of service which benefits our community.
Good News
South Texas College’s Mid-Valley Campus celebrated the opening of its newly constructed Health Professions and Sciences building, library renovations, and additional building expansions with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Thursday, April 26.
Edinburg – Lucky City
Because of the Bert Ogden Arena, all major concerts, family shows, and sporting events have a new home in Edinburg. Including commencement ceremonies,conferences, corporate events,and political functions,too.
On April 18, 2018, officers and executives of the Bert Ogden Arena hosted the second hard hat tour at the new and under construction sports and entertainment facility in the Rio Grande Valley.
Everyone is saying this is the most innovative, dynamic sports arena in all South Texas. A selected group of the media and community leaders attended the tour. They witnessed the advances in the construction of the Bert Ogden Sports Arena. Read the complete story in this issue.
LSNB Grows to 33 Locations
The newest future location for Lone Star National Bank broke ground, it becomes number 33 in the success story of the locally owned bank. This year is without a doubt a milestone for Lone Star National Bank. They celebrated their 35th anniversary in January, and today they are celebrating a third groundbreaking ceremony that represents a third bank location in less than six months. ¡Enhorabuena!
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