Get ready for an electrifying extravaganza as Riofest bursts back onto the scene from November 9th to 12th!
Launching the festivities on Thursday, November 9th, Riofest explodes with an Art Gallery event at Casa de Amistad from 6 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy the vibrant showcase titled “South Texas Culture,” brought to life by the creative minds of HCISD students.
But that’s just the beginning! Riofests grand carnival, presented by Hearts of America will be located right by Casa de Amistad, tickets for the carnival will be at the carnival entrance.
As the sun sets on Friday, November 10th, Riofest’s pulse quickens with live music, headlined by Los Palominos & Kumbia Kings. Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavors as local culinary maestros dish out mouthwatering dishes, all within the vibrant energy of the Riofest beer garden. Meanwhile, kids and adults alike can indulge in an array of captivating activities and marvel at the dynamic artistry on display. Don’t miss out on the heart-pounding Riofest 5k Festival Run that promises to elevate your excitement to new heights running through the carnival and around festival grounds!
The festivities continue to on Saturday, November 11th, from noon till 11 pm. The main stage transforms into a stage of dreams, featuring unforgettable performances from HCISD talents, local musicians and bands, the legendary La Mafia, and closing out the night will be Diamond Rio.
And that’s not all – prepare to have your senses tantalized by the tantalizing aromas wafting from the Riofest BBQ Cook-Off, a culinary showdown of epic proportions. But wait, there’s an extra dose of culinary exploration in store, as new food vendors join the party on day two, ensuring your taste buds remain in a perpetual state of satisfaction. And yes, the thrills of the grand carnival are far from over, as Hearts of America continues to light up the night sky with their exhilarating carnival experiences, all the way through to Sunday the 12th.
Mark your calendars, because Riofest is where the heart of excitement beats! Don’t let this sizzling celebration pass you by. For the latest updates, dive into the pulse-pounding world of Riofest on Facebook at VisitHarlingen or on Instagram at harlingen_cvb.
You can also get your tickets at BullRider Western Wear Harlingen located at 1606 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550 or The BootJack located at 1900 Frontage Rd 77 Suite A, Brownsville, TX 78521
U.S VETERANS get free admission to concert activities by showing their Veterans I.D.
Please join us in celebration of Rita’s Dance Studios 2023 Annual Recital! This year will be held at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium located at 1204 Fair Park Blvd. Harlingen TX 78550. Tickets will be available Online at www.TopBoxTickets.com , 1800 514 3849 & 2nd Floor selected few at BullRider Western Wear in Harlingen. Tickets are Reserved Seating at $10.00 plus service fees per ticket.
Compra tus boletos para esta conferencia sobre la rabia, el miedo, la verguenza y otras emociones que tu callas, pero tu cuerpo grita. Domingo 23 de Abril en el McAllen Public Library Auditorium localizado en 4001 N 23rd McAllen TX
The University DraftHouse Beer Fest is the most sought after Beer Festival in Edinburg, Texas!
Come experience an array of unique casks, one of a kind collaborations, and your favorite porters, stouts, pilsners, ales, wheats, belgians, ciders, and lagers to name a few. We will be pouring 100+ premium and craft beers from 85+ breweries from around the world. Beyond beer — is there a such a thing? — Your ticket includes live music, interactive games, a wine garden, FREE food from the best local restaurants and so much more. AND the best part is every drink benefits the arts, culture, education and historical restoration for the City of Edinburg.
The University DraftHouse Beer Fest welcomes everyone 21 and over.
NOTE:
With the purchase of your University DraftHouse Beer Fest ticket, you will receive a sampling card redeemable for (24) 1 oz beers.
Why?
The state of Texas and the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission does not allow “unlimited tasting” events. The maximum amount of beer Texas allows to be sold at any one time is 24 ounces. We don’t like the 24 oz. limit either, but rules are rules.
TICKET LOCATIONS
You can purchase your tickets right here on this website
Acompananos a vivir una experiencia unica con el DAME REGGAETON FEST! El Domingo 29 de Mayo del 2022 se Presentara en Vivo una gran Produccion que incluye los Artistas mas codiciados del momento como: GUAYNAA, DANNY OCEAN, MARIAH ANGELIQ, J ALVAREZ, ALEXIS Y FIDO, R.K.M & KEN Y asi como tambien la presentacion de BIG BOY! Mesas VIP son limitadas eh incluyen 4 boletos por mesa, 1 botella de preferencia y comida de primera calidad! Puertas abren a las 4:30PM y concluye a las 12:30AM, no te pierdas el Festival mas grande del 2022! Brownsville Sports Park en 1000 Sports Park Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526
Acompananos este proximo 18 de Febrero con Luis Angel EL FLACO completamente en vivo! Amigoland Convention Center a las 8:00PM empiezan Los Ebanitos y Roberto Quintanillo como invitados! Compra ya tus boletos aqui o en The BootJack Brownsville, BullRider Western Wear de Harlingen y al 1800 514 3849
Join us in welcoming George Navarro! A young artist born in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1991, and though being young in years, he already has a decades-long heritage of music and performing. His father, Jorge Navarro, along with his uncles, are members of the Latin Grammy-winning band, Caballo Dorado.
5X5 Brewing CO. proudly presents him on Friday December 3rd, 2021 at the Mission Food Park alongside Buck’n Crazy and DJ Joe Angel! 5X5 Brewing CO. located at 801 N. Bryan RD. Mission, TX. Get your tickets now at The Boot Jack, Hermes Music locations or at 1800 514 3849
***FOR GENERAL ADMISSION INDIVIDUAL TICKETS PLEASE NOTE THE BEST AVAILABLE OPTION AT PURCHASE SINCE THESE ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PER CHAIR***
*VIP PLATINUM TABLE $1,000.00*
VIP SEATING FOR 8 PATRONS
MEAL VOUCHER FOR 8 PATRONS
(1) PITCHER OR CRAFT BEER FROM 5X5 BREWING CO.
(1) BOTTLE SERVICE FOR 8 PATRONS
VIP SERVER THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT
(8) EARLY EXCLUSIVE MEET & GREET WITH COMEDIAN STEVE TREVINO
RECOGNITION THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT ON MEDIA SCREEN, STAGE LED VIDEO WALL, BANNERS & SOCIAL MEDIA
*GOLD TABLE SECTION: $700.00*
SEATING FOR 8 PATRONS
MEAL VOUCHER FOR 8 PATRONS
(1) BUCKET OF BEER OF DOMESTIC BEER (NOT 5X5 CRAFT BEER)
RECOGNITION THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT ON MEDIA SCREEN, STAGE LED VIDEO WALL, BANNERS & SOCIAL MEDIA
*SILVER TABLE SECTION: $300.00*
SEATING FOR 8 PATRONS
TO AVOID ONLINE FEES PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE BOOT JACK LOCATIONS: 1428 E Jackson Ave, McAllen, TX 78503 & 6601 N 10th St a3, McAllen, TX 78504
Our Mission
To provide the children of Law Enforcement Officers with scholarships for higher educational attainment.
About the foundation
The Espericueta family started the Speedy Memorial Foundation to honor the memory of their loved one: Joey (‘Speedy’ as he was affectionately known in the community), a police officer at the City of Mission PD who lost his life in the line of duty on June 20, 2019.
The Foundation was built upon the mantra: Honor, Integrity, Service; which will continue Speedy’s legacy of education and love of his community.
Speedy Memorial Foundation proudly Presents Comedy Show with Special Guest STEVE TREVINO! It will take place at the Mission Food Park located at 801 N. Bryan Rd. Mission TX 78572 on Friday July 9th, 2021. Doors open at 6:00PM and for more information please contact us at www.SpeedyMemorialFoundation.org or 1800 514 3849
SPEEDY, GET TO KNOW WHO JOEY “SPEEDY” ESPERICUETA WAS AS A FAMILY MAN AND PUBLIC SERVANT FOR THE CITY OF MISSION.
A Family Man
Speedy was an honorable man of many titles. He was a loving husband and father, a beloved son and brother, and a distinguished friend and officer at Mission PD. At work, he enjoyed teaching rookies, mentoring colleagues, and serving his community. At home, he enjoyed spending time with his family, BBQing, and emphatically cheering on the Dallas Cowboys.
A True Action Hero
When Speedy wasn’t inside the classroom leading a training course or out and about patrolling the community, you could see him on A&E’s Live PD and National Geographic’s Border Wars TV shows. That’s right, our very own hometown hero was also a true action hero on TV.
Save the date for RGVLC’S 9th Annual Boots and Bling this June 26th, 2021 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. This year our event will be held at The Radisson Hotel in McAllen (across from McAllen Airport) located at 2721 S. 10th St. in McAllen TX 78501.
JOIN US FOR A FUN DINNER, AUCTION AND SILENT AUCTION! Sponsorships are available online at www.RgvLiteracyCenter.org or contact Gala Chair Norma Guevara at [email protected].
Tickets are $54.00 and you can get them at www.TopBoxTickets.com, 1800 514 3849, The Boot Jack locations.
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“The Rio Grande Valley Literacy
Center provides economic
opportunities by empowering our
communities through adult
education and literacy.”
“KICKIN’ ILLITERACY OUT OF
THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY” To Whom It May Concern:
I am extremely excited and honored to have been chosen by The Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center (RGVLC) as the Event Chair for the 9 th Annual RGVLC Boots & Bling Gala. This year our theme will be, “Kickin’ Illiteracy Out of the RGV” Please join me as we honor the communities, supporters and the students of the RGVLC. Tis event will recognize the individuals who have fought the odds and have successfully completed one of the RGVLC programs. While you enjoy your dinner, you will hear the stories of the positive impacts the RGVLC has had in the lives of the students that go through the programs.
The success of these students is all due to the selfless contributions of the RGVLC’s Board of Directors, the staff and event sponsors towards the annual Boots & Bling Gala. Come out and enjoy a fun filled evening of dancing to great country music, a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Daniel at The Radisson and bid on fabulous auction items that contribute 100% to the financial support of the RGVLC. The RGVLC began as the “Pharr Literacy Project” with one building in Pharr, Texas – and has grown to fifteen locations. The purpose for the center is to educate the adult communities in cities throughout the RGV – Edinburg, Pharr, McAllen, Mercedes, Peñitas, San Juan and Weslaco. All locations provide the following programs: GED (both in English & Spanish), English as a secondary language, computer literacy, English Club and U.S. Naturalization Classes.
I humbly ask that you review our Sponsorship Packet and consider being a sponsor for a great cause. Your participation and support to continue educating our communities will be greatly appreciated by not only the RGVLC, but by our community as well.
RGVLC honors and acknowledges our sponsors and their business’. Please consider being a part of this year’s annual event and be a contributor in making a positive difference by Kickin’ Illiteracy out of the Rio Grande Valley.
Sincerely,
Norma Guevara
2021 Boots & Bling Event Chair
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Diamond Boot Sponsor $5,000
Includes: Recognition as the “Title Sponsor” in all event promotion, VIP Table at Event, Business Logo Placed on the Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center’s Webpage, Full Page in Event Program, Business Banner Displayed
at Event and Company Recognition Live at Event.
Emerald Boot Sponsor $2,500
Includes: VIP Table at Event, Business Logo Placed on the Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center’s Webpage, 1/2 Page Recognition in Event Program,
Company Logo Displayed at Event.
Ruby Boot Sponsor $1,000
Includes: 6 Event Tickets, Business Logo Placed on the Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center’s Webpage, 1/4 Page Recognition in Event Program, Company Logo Displayed at Event.
Sapphire Boot Sponsor $500
Includes: 4 Event Tickets, Business Logo Placed on the Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center’s Webpage, Logo and Recognition in Event Program.
Pearl Boot Sponsor $250
Includes: 2 Event Tickets, Logo and Recognition in Event Program.
Your contribution is used to address the following :
▪ According to the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, Hidalgo County
has an illiteracy rate of 50%.
▪More than 65 % of all state and federal corrections inmates can be classified as low literate or
illiterate.
▪The National Institute of Health reports that the greatest factor in a child’s educational achievement, is not the school they attend or the neighborhood they live in but the education of
their mother.
▪Low-literate parents, particularly mothers, are more likely to exert a positive influence on their
children’s academic achievement when they are able to enhance their own literacy skills (Office Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) of the U.S. Department of Education). ▪According to 2013 Census Data, 38% of adults do not posses a high school diploma. If the current
adult population for Hidalgo County is approximately 550,000, that is 209,000 people. ▪ According to the Intercultural Development Research Association, the current drop-out rate for
Hidalgo County is 32%.
▪High school dropouts are less likely to find a job and earn a living wage, and more likely to be
poor and suffer from a variety of adverse health outcomes (Rumberger, 2011). ▪ High school dropouts are more likely to rely on public assistance, engage in crime and generate
other social costs borne by taxpayers (Belfield & Levin, 2007).
For More Information Call (956) 961-4299, (956)227-1366
Para mas información llame al (956) 961-4299, (956) 227-1366
Administrative Office/ Oficina Administrativa:
1005 W. Gore St. Pharr, TX. 78577
Office Hours: Mon-Thur. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
You can also visit our website at: www.rgvliteracycenter.org
www.facebook.com/RGVLC
Sponsor Commitment Form
____ Yes, I would like to sponsor the 9th Annual Boots & Bling Dinner and Dance.
Sponsorship Level: (Please Check One)
_____$5,000.00(Diamond Boot Title Sponsor)
_____$2,500 (Emerald Boot Sponsor)
_____$1,000 (Ruby Boot Sponsor)
_____$500.00 (Sapphire Boot Sponsor)
_____$250.00 (Pearl Boot Sponsor)
Business Name
(As you would like for it to appear on promotional materials): _________________________________________________________
_____Please pick up auction item or gift certificate. It will be ready for pick up on (date):_____________________________
_____ I will mail or messenger my gift to RGVLC office by ___________________________ Donor’s Signature_________________________________Date:________________________
Please keep a copy of this form for your records, as your donation represents value received as a tax deductible charitable contribution.
Ven a disfrutar una bonita tarde de Conferencias este proximo 22 de Marzo a las 3:00PM en el McAllen Public Library localizada 4001 N 23rd St. McAllen, TX 78504.
BERNARDO GARCIA hablara sobre “DESCUBRIENDOME” ; Libera tus miedos, toma control de tus pensamientos y elimina la procrastinacion.
ROMAN PEDRAZA hablara sobre “PROYECTO SENTIDO” ; Cambia tus programas incoscientes que recibiste de tus padres desde 9 meses antes de tu concepcion. Y el sentido de tu vida cambiara.
HARLINGEN — Fourteen vied for a coveted crown yesterday.
And while only one had it placed carefully on her head by the end of
the competition, all involved were winners and they certainly seemed as
though they had fun, too.
The sixth annual Ms. South Texas Senior America Pageant for ladies 60
years and older, is meant to support the positive aging of amazing and
brave women.
Throughout the entire afternoon, the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium
was packed full of enthusiastic family and friends of the contestants
who cheered loudly at seemingly every opportunity.
But, the biggest cheers came at the end, of course, when the winners were announced.
Brownsville’s
Neida Ruth Grantland earned the title of 2019 Ms. South Texas Senior
America winner. The retired educator who served as a principal with the
Brownsville Independent School District is very involved in church and
community organizations. Her lengthy list of accomplishments and
involvement was described as she walked around the stage in her evening
gown.
Later, she sang and tap danced to the Frank Sinatra classic, “You
make me feel so young.” Interviews with all the contestants were held
prior to the event on stage yesterday afternoon.
Brownsville women were the big winners taking three of the top five spots. The first runnerup was Maria Linda Gonzalez Janis of Brownsville. The second runnerup was Mission’s Connie Garza and the third runnerup Margarita Pizano Flores, also of Brownsville. The fourth runnerup was Harlingen’s Velma Gonzalez Torres.
Join us and Stellar Productions in hosting the Ms. South Texas Senior America Pageant 2020 at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium located at 1204 Fair Park Blvd. Harlingen, Tx. 78550 Phone: (956) 216-5990 Office Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM / Mon. – Fri. Get your tickets at 1800 514 3849 or www.TopBoxTickets.com!
No te pierdas la Conferencia de Biodescodificacion por Roman Pedraza este 20 de Octubre a las 3:00PM en el McAllen Public Library localizado en el 4001 N. 23rd St. McAllen TX.
Los pensamientos y vivencias que tenian los padres en el momento de la concepcion, gestacion y nacimiento de sus hijos, pueden estar fluyendo en la vida que tienes.
Imagina como seria tu vida si lograras explotar todo tu potencial!!!
Evolucion te presenta este entrenamiento basico de desarrollo personal. No te pierdas este 17, 18, 19 y 20 de Octubre en el Clarion Inn Hotel de McAllen localizado en el 1401 S. 10th de McAllen a un lado de el restaurante Republic of the Rio Grande.
Tocaremos temas como: – Cierre de ciclos, – Liderazgo, -Distinguir claramente entre escusas y resultados, – Desarrollo de Inteligencia emocional, -Un profundo nivel de libertad y conciencia, -Resultados en tus relaciones personales y profesionales, -Soltar paradigmas, actitudes y comportamientos limitantes, – El valor de honrarte con tu palabra y -Encontrar el sentido de la Vida
