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Texas Regional Bank presented the McAllen Education Foundation with $5,000 to assist the Foundation in providing support to help foster excellence and enhance educational opportunities for students in McAllen ISD by funding Innovative Teaching Grants, Student Scholarships and Professional Learning. The Foundation will hold its second annual gala fundraiser from 7 -10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at McAllen Country Club (615 Wichita Ave.). The McAllen Education Foundation is a philanthropic, tax-exempt, public corporation that operates independently of McAllen ISD and is governed by a board made up of business and civic leaders from the community. For information on sponsorship opportunities and auction donations, visit the Foundation website at mcallenisd.org/community/foundation or call 956-618-6023. Pictured from left are MEF Board Member and 2015 Gala Chairman Maricruz Abbott, McAllen ISD School Board President Erica de la Garza-Lopez, Texas Regional Bank Chief Executive Officer and MEF Vice President Paul Moxley, McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. James Ponce and MEF Treasurer Steve Crain.
