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"Shop Mexico" It's Not Pharr Away...

2010-03-11T06:49:00.001-06:00

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Dia de Mercado

2010-03-08T19:40:00.001-06:00

Día De Mercado

Welcome to the Mission's Downtown Market Square

(Next to Mission Chamber),
where we offer different type of goods.

                                                              Fruits                  Vegetables
                                                                Candy Apples                Hair Accessories
                                                                 Hair Jewelry                  Homemade Cookies
                                                                   Housewares                  Kitchenware
                                     Mission Historical Museum                   Purses
                                                                             Quilts                   Scrapbooks
                                                                                   And much more

WHEN: Every Tuesday
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 202 W. Tom Landry
Mission, TX 78572
MORE: Contact Jessica Leija for more
information at (956) 585-2727.

Join Our Mailing List!

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce | 202 W. Tom Landry | Mission | TX | 78572

BETA High - South Texas ISD

2010-03-06T09:26:00.001-06:00

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	South Texas Business, Education & Technology Academy


	Enroll NOW! Are you ready to think outside the book? Questions? Call (956) 383-1684

Watch the Video

View the Curriculum

More Information

Your future starts today. Do you plan to be a business executive launching a national product roll-out, a teacher sharpening the mind and talent of a future leader or a tech managing computer and communication infrastructures for an international corporation? No matter how you choose to change the world, your journey begins at BETA.

At BETA, you will gain the academic footing, technical ability and self-discipline you need to succeed in college and the professional workforce. Should you pursue a career in business, education or technology, your hands-on experience at BETA will give you the competitive edge. BETA is a different type of high school for a different type of student. Are you ready to think outside the book?


	510 S. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539 ◊ (800) 474-6040 ◊ www.stisd.net/beta.html

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Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce Eblasts

Contact Alicia Aguilar
(956) 968-2102 office (956) 968-6451 fax alicia@weslaco.com
www.weslaco.com

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce | 301 W. Railroad St. | Weslaco | TX | 78596

MED HIGH - South Texas ISD is Enrolling

2010-03-01T21:08:00.001-06:00

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ENVISION YOUR FUTURE.
START YOUR JOURNEY.

ENROLL NOW
1.800.784.7722

It all starts with a vision. Do you see yourself as a surgeon performing a heart transplant, a medical scientist discovering the cure for cancer, a physical therapist rehabilitating an accident victim or a veterinarian mending a broken leg? No matter how you choose to help a life, your journey starts at Med Tech.

At Med Tech, you can gain the academic footing, technical ability and self-discipline you need to succeed in college and medical school. If your goal is to become a medical professional, Med Tech is the high school that will give you the edge. Med Tech will be challenging, but it will be worth it. Are you ready to think outside the book?

South Texas Academy
of Medical Technology

· Watch the Video
· View the Curriculum
· More Information

medtech.stisd.net · 151 S. Helen Moore Rd., San Benito, TX 78586 · (956) 399-4331

For more information on advertising through the
Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce Eblasts

Contact Alicia Aguilar
(956) 968-2102 office (956) 968-6451 fax alicia@weslaco.com
www.weslaco.com

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce | 301 W. Railroad St. | Weslaco | TX | 78596

Weslaco Area Chamber March Events

2010-02-28T22:48:00.001-06:00

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Greetings!

So much is happening with our great organization! We are excited to offer our members and the community opportunities to meet the leaders of the Mid Valley!

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce

301 W. Railroad St., Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-2102 office (956) 968-6451 fax
www.weslaco.com

Texas, McAllen firefighter groups endorse Sergio Muñoz, Jr. for state representative

2010-02-16T14:36:00.001-06:00

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Texas, McAllen firefighter groups endorse Sergio Muñoz, Jr. for state representative

(McAllen) - Noting his strong support for public safety and working families, the McAllen Fire Fighters Association and its statewide organization, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, have endorsed Sergio Muñoz, Jr. for State Representative, House District 36.

House District 36 includes Granjeno, Hidalgo, southern McAllen, most of Mission, Palmview, Peñitas, and Pharr.

"We, the 139 members of the McAllen Fire Fighters Association Local 2602, are proud to present you with this letter of endorsement," Amado Cano, general president of the area group, stated in its support for Muñoz. "We feel that with your personnel beliefs, education and experience you will be a positive influence to the State Representative Office and the citizens of District 36. We look forward to working with you during your campaign and would like to offer our assistance, as well as our endorsement."

Mike Higgins, the chief-of-staff and legislative director for the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, said the local support for Muñoz also brought a statewide endorsement from his group, which represents more than 15,000 professional fire fighters and 169 affiliate locals.

The statewide show of support reflects the legislative policies of Muñoz, a successful lawyer and Palmview Municipal Court Judge, to be "a strong supporter of public safety and fire fighters across Texas,"

Higgins said.

The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters was established in 1938 and it is Texas's only professional, career fire fighters organization.

The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters is affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters.

Muñoz said he was grateful for the endorsements, noting that protecting the public is one of the most important responsibilities of the Texas Legislature.

"Fire fighters, like police, emergency medical service personnel, and other law enforcement professionals have my highest admiration – these are the brave men and women who rush into danger to save our lives, our homes and our businesses," said Muñoz. "I look forward to working with them on all major legislation that helps and protect them, because that will help and protect all of us."

By David Diaz

legislativemedia@aol.com

Political announcement paid for by Sergio Muñoz, Jr., – Óscar Elizondo, Jr., Treasurer – 1110 South Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, Texas 78539.

NOTE: RGV LIFE does not receive any compensation for posting. It is posted as a public service.

HUB City Toastmaster Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2010

2010-02-16T14:19:00.001-06:00

Dear Toastmaster Members & Guests,

The schedule for tomorrow's meeting (Wednesday, February 17^th) will be as follows:

Toastmaster: John Lopez

Speaker No. 1: Luis Bazan

Speaker No. 2: Lupe Chavez

Speaker No. 3: Cyndi Hopkins

Speaker No. 4: Mickey Steib

Tabletopics Master: Arlene Hernandez

General Evaluator: to be determined

Timer: Katrin Miovski

Grammarian/Ah Counter/Word of the Day: to be determined

Evaluators: to be determined

Hope to see you all tomorrow!!!

-kat

PLEASE NOTE: The HUB City Toastmasters meet each Wednesday at 12.00 Noon at the Pharr Chamber of Commerce, 308 W. Park. This news letter is being sent to members and to guests who have visited or may be interested in visiting our meetings. If you do not wish to continue receiving these newsletters, just click reply, type cancel and send. Thank you.

Weslaco Chamber: February and March at the Chamber

2010-02-16T14:15:00.001-06:00

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Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce E-News

Greetings!

We are WESLACO! There's a lot going on...and we want to keep you informed!

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce

301 W. Railroad St., Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-2102 office (956) 968-6451 fax
www.weslaco.com

Weslaco Area Chamber Of Commerce | 301 W. Railroad St. | Weslaco | TX | 78596

Press Release: Rep. Gonzales Earns Perfect Score for Environmental Voting Record from Texas League of Conservation Voters

2010-02-16T14:12:00.001-06:00

February 16, 2010

For Immediate Release

Contact: Ricardo Lopez-Guerra

512-463-0578

Rep. Gonzales Scores an A+ on Environmental Record from the Texas League of Conservation Voters

McALLEN--- State Representative Veronica Gonzales earned a perfect score for her voting record on environmental legislation in the 81st Legislative Session from the Texas League of Conservation Voters (TLCV).

"Texas is a beautiful state blessed with many natural resources and I believe that the laws we pass should protect and preserve our air, water and land for future generations," Rep. Gonzales said. "My votes reflect that belief and I am proud to earn the League of Conservation Voters' support."

TLCV is a non-partisan organization that advocates environmental protection and conservation. At the end of each legislative session, TLCV issues a scorecard grading lawmakers on a wide range of votes and issues including renewable energy, green technologies, recycling and waste disposal.

Gonzales was one of only 53 of the 150 member House members to earn a perfect score on her votes for 12 bills that addressed a variety of issues including: green state building standards; cleaner vehicles for state agencies, a trust fund to help low- income residents weatherize their homes; creating financing districts for developing renewable energy sources and increasing public beach access. The league also endorsed each House and Senate members who earned an "A" on the scorecard.

The TLCV 2009 Legislative Scorecard is available online at www.tlcv.org/scorecards/2009/.

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Mission Chamber: Explosion Dance & Fitness Ribbon Cutting Today

2010-02-16T14:02:00.001-06:00

Please join us today to celebrate with Explosion Dance & Fitness!

Explosion Dance & Fitness Center

Ribbon Cutting

Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: 900 S. Stewart Rd. Ste. 13
                 Mission, TX
                 956.584.0505
                * Gifts, raffles, special promotions, refreshments and more
                * Come and join us in this wonderful celebration

www.explosiondance.com

Michelle Romero, Membership Director
The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce | 202 W. Tom Landry | Mission | TX | 78572

News from Hidalgo County Democratic Party

2010-02-16T14:01:00.001-06:00

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Hidalgo County Democratic Party ALERT

WE NEED YOU!!

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Dear Fellow Dem,

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Could you be an ELECTION JUDGE, CLERK, POLL WATCHER, OR A TEMPORARY PRECINCT CONVENTION CHAIR MARCH 02, 2010, ELECTION DAY? If so click on the following link, fill out the information and fax it back to us at (956)581-0330 or contact our PRIMARY DIRECTOR, ROSALIE WEISFELD at (956)793-5814.

ELECTION JUDGE FORM

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY

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EARLY VOTING has begun and will continue till FRIDAY February 26, 2010!
PLEASE HEAD OUT TO A POLL LOCATION NEAREST YOU!!! Remember that you may VOTE at ANY polling location during the early vote period. FOR A LOCATION LIST CLICK THE LINK BELOW.

EARLY VOTING INFO

Candidate Forum TODAY, Come Join US!

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Hidalgo County chapter of Texas Democratic Women (HCTDW)
& Stonewall Democrats of the Rio Grande Valley

                      Candidate Forum
         2010 Democratic Candidates with Contested Races
                        Tuesday, February 16, 2010
                            6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

                                          South Texas College (STC) - Pecan Campus
                                                     3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen
                                     Ann Richards Administration Building Auditorium
                             Plenty of Parking all around the Administration Building and accross
                             the street in the new Cooper Building Parking Lot

Nineteen candidates have confirmed participation in the "2010
Democratic Primary Candidates Forum":
Governor
·
Felix (Rodriguez) Alvarado
Representative for Farouk Shami
Representative for Bill White

Commissioner of the General Land Office
Representative for Hector Uribe

Lieutenant Governor
Linda Chavez Thompson

U.S. Representatives
Doug Purl
Representative for Ruben Hinojosa

Hidalgo County Judge
Ramon Garcia
Eloy Pulido

County Commissioner Precinct 4
Oscar Garza, Jr.
Joseph Palacios

District Attorney
Alma Garza
Rene Guerra
Fidencio Guerra, Jr.

State Representative District 36
Sergio Munoz, Jr.
Sandra Rodriguez

State Representative District 39
Armando "Mando" Martinez

IMPORTANT DATES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION (can vote only at your poll)

Tuesday, March 2,
2010
7:00 A.M. -- 7:00 P.M.

                                                 PRECINCT CONVENTION at your Election Day POLLING LOCATION

                                                 Tuesday, March 2, 2010
                                                 7:15 P.M.

                                                 DEMOCRATIC COUNTY/SD CONVENTION
                                                 Saturday, March 20, 2010 time & LOCATION TBA

                            CALL (956) 784-VOTE (8683) or 318-2570 for GENERAL INFORMATION and
                            ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS

                            CALL 956.519.8683 OR 956.793.5814 for INFORMATION on the DEMOCRATIC
                            PRECINCT or COUNTY/SD CONVENTIONS or DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

Check websites for updates:
Hidalgo County Democratic Party
HCTDW
Hidalgo County Election Administration
Texas Secretary of State Election Division

Hidalgo County Democratic Party | 305 (B) N. Shary Rd. | Mission | TX | 78572

McAllen Tea Party: Early Voting Starts Today!!!

2010-02-16T13:59:00.001-06:00

Early Voting Starts Today!

Dear Shaine,

Early voting begins TODAY. We sent out sample ballots for both the Republican and Democratic parties, as well as polling places for Hidalgo County. If you did not receive the newsletter, let us know and we will resend that information to you. You can also go to the Secretary of State's website at: https://team1.sos.state.tx.us/voterws/viw/faces/SearchSelectionPolling.jsp

for your county's information.

If any of you would like to see more on the firestorm between Col. Ray adn Eddie Zamora, we will be sending a link out in the next day or two from The Advance Newspaper in Pharr. Greg Wendorf, the editor, says they have interviewed both Col. Ray and Eddie Zamora, as well as an article written by Tom Haughey, Republican Party Exec. Director.

Stay tuned for more on our signs. Juan has a Spanish translation of Reagan's quotes and we have some signs from other patriots that we will send along. Now, we just need a sign-making party!!!

McAllen Tea Party Aassociation

Starr County

Someone asked for information for Starr County. The only polling place I found was in Rio Grande City at the courthouse:

Starr County Courthouse
401 North Britton Avenue,

Rio Grande City 78582
County: Starr

Nancy Pelosi Coming to Laredo This Friday!!!

Eric Cabello at Laredo Tea Party sent this email from Chris Bowling to tell us that Nancy Pelosi is coming to Laredo this Friday. The Laredo Tea Party is planning to meet her as she arrives. LTP isn't a large group, so I'm wondering is there are any of us here in the RGV Tea Parties that would like to go up to Laredo and help them greet her. If so, let me know, so I can tell Chris we have some RGV patriots coming to join them. Here's his email:

ATTENTION...........Speaker of the House NANCY PELOSI will be in LAREDO, TX. on Friday at 6:00pm at the Caballero Reception at the Laredo Civic Center on 2400 San Bernardo Ave.

Laredo TEA Party will take the lead on this welcoming rally! I will be in contact with other organizations as I encourage others to spread the word and they will be contacting Chris Bowlin to shepherd this flock.

Please meet immediately to plan the "Welcoming Rally". We will need everybody's input. Call the McAllen TEA Party, Call the Boerne TEA Party, Get in touch with every TEA Party in Texas. In Laredo, we are few, but we are fierce and not afraid to let our voices be heard. This is the PERFECT opportunity to try to help open the eyes of fellow Laredoans. Laredo is a CONSERVATIVE town but somehow is run by the Democrats who are kow-towing to their liberal leaders. Don't count on the media covering this "Rally". We need to have our own documentation of pictures and video. Please call Chris Bowlin @ 956-500-6601.

McAllen Tea Party Association

5111 N. 10th St., Box 298

McAllen, TX 78504

Email: mtp@rgvtp.com

Website: http://www.mcallenteaparty.net

Join Our Mailing List!

Rio Grande Valley Tea Party Association | 5111 N. 10th, #298 | McAllen | TX | 78504

Reminder from Rep. Gonzales: Early Voting Begins Today

2010-02-16T13:58:00.001-06:00

February 16, 2010

Early Voting Begins Today

Dear Friends:

I wanted to remind you that Early Voting Begins TODAY for the March 2 primary election. You can vote early until February 26, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at substations in Hidalgo County. There are many important state and local races on the ballot and every vote counts. Make sure to remind your friends and family to go to the polls and vote.

Sincerely,

Early Voting Substation Locations in District 41:

EDINBURG

Elections Annex Bldg. UTPA Library

317 N. Closner "Rear" 1201 W. University

McALLEN

Lark Community Center McAllen Tax Office

2601 Lark Ave. 311 N. 15th Street

Palmer Pavillion Palmview Community Cneter

301 E. Hackberry 3401 Jordan Ave.

MISSION

Mission City Hall Mission Fire Station #3

1201 E. 8th Street 1804 N. Shary Rd.

For a complete list, visit the Hidalgo County Elections Department website here. Mobile polling locations are available here or call the Department at (956) 784-8683.

A Day Surfing at South Padre Island

2010-02-16T13:02:00.000-06:00

Join the 2010 Democrat Candidate Forum on Texas Democratic Women

2010-02-16T00:28:00.001-06:00

Texas Democratic Women

Of Hidalgo County

Hidalgo Co. Tx Dem Women

Hidalgo Co. Tx Dem Women has invited you to the event '2010 Democrat Candidate Forum' on Texas Democratic Women!

Please save the date! Don't forget to take a friend.

Time: February 16, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
Location: STC Pecan Campus Administration Building Auditorium
Organized By: Hidalgo Co. Tx Dem Women

Event Description:
Come and meet the Candidates for 2010 elections.

This event is open to the public.

Presented by: The Hidalgo County Texas Democratic Women and Stonewall Democrats of the Rio Grande Valley.

About Texas Democratic Women

Official site of the Texas Democratic Women of Hidalgo County.

88 members
93 photos

27 Events
29 blog posts

Monte Bella Mountain Bike Race #2 Series

2010-02-16T00:26:00.001-06:00

Unlimited Sports Adventures Announcement

November 8, 2009 #1
February 21, 2010 #2 (new date)
March 7, 2010 #3 (new date)

Monte Bella Trails Park
West Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX

CATEGORIES FOR EVERYONE!
$15 Early Registration
$20 Late Registration

For Flyer download, race details, and rules: Click here
SAVE TIME, REGISTER ONLINE: Click here

THANK YOU SPONSORS! City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department Dr. Oliver Achleitner M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon McAllen Sports Bicycle World Fitness Systems of the Valley Mercy Rehab for Kids Academy Sports & Outdoor ClifBar

Friday Bachelor/Bachelorette Politician AUCTION...!

2010-02-12T08:54:00.001-06:00

Friends,

You are invited this Friday February 12th...!
Politician & Bachelor/Bachelorette AUCTION for a lunch date - "For the LOVE of Politics" by National HELP.

At KAI on 17th Street McAllen
from 7:00pm-10:00pm

Please forward and invite all your friends. This is going to be a really fun event.
Best, JC Cervantes

Hidalgo County Candidates Fail To Maximize Your Campaign Contributions

2010-02-11T00:51:00.000-06:00

I have a bone to pick. I see our candidates wasting the money that is being donated to their campaigns. If they keep this up, as a donor you should demand they make immediate changes to their campaign. Those changes are:

PUT THEIR WEBSITE ADDRESS ON ALL THEIR CAMPAIGN MATERIAL

Your candidates are failing to make the most of the money they spend on their websites, signs, TV ads, radio ads, push cards, t-shirts, and other collateral. If your candidates are on flickr, Youtube, Twitter, or Facebook and don't put their web address on their campaign material, then why bother with the social networks?

What happens is that they end up friending people online who would vote for them anyway. Isn't the idea of having a social media campaign to reach out to voters who have not decided who to support? It's like having a campaign event where only your family and closest friends show up. The idea is to get the public to attend, isn't it?

It's like running for an office in Hidalgo County and putting all their signs outside the county line. By not putting their website address on their campaign materials, their social media efforts are out in a dark corner of the internet where only their friends know to find them.

By advertising the website, your candidates can reach those voters who want to know more about the candidates. That campaign collateral can drive traffic to the candidate websites where they will click the photos, read the material, watch the videos, and maybe even make a donation.

Without driving traffic to their sites, the social media campaign is wasted time and money because your candidates are preaching to the converted.

Donors, talk to your candidates so they can go thump their campaign managers on the head. Ask them to do these things:

Posters: put the website address and twitter handle
Pushcards: put the website address and twitter handle
Banners: put the website address and twitter handle
Lawn signs: put the website address and twitter handle
Website: link to the social networks and twitter handle
Youtube: link back to the website and twitter handle
Twitter: link back to the website
Facebook: link back to the website
Flickr: link back to the website
Television commercials (all videos): put a link to the website and twitter handle
Radio commercials: mention the website and twitter handle

If your candidate does not do these things, then demand that they stop wasting time and effort on the web; send them block walking instead. Demand a return on your investment.

Free Dance featuring Special Guest Sandra Rodriguez

2010-02-10T23:48:00.000-06:00

Hidalgo County Young Democrats GOTV Event

2010-02-10T23:46:00.000-06:00

Rep. Veronica Gonzales Ladies Valentines Day Celebration and Fundraiser

2010-02-10T23:42:00.000-06:00

2010 Democrat Candidate Public Forum

2010-02-10T23:40:00.000-06:00

Mission High School choir students advancing to state UIL

2010-02-10T23:26:00.002-06:00

Mission High School (MHS) had 41 students recently compete at the UIL Region XV Vocal Solo and Ensemble contest. 39 students received 1^st Division (superior) ratings for their performances and two received 2^nd Division (excellent) ratings. Of the students who received the superior rating, five also qualified to advance to the State Solo and Ensemble competition to be held in Austin in late May. Those five students are: Victoria Vielma, Patty De La Garza (pictured front row left to right) and Stephanie Robles, Elianna Perez, Joucelyn Franco (pictured back row).

The MHS choir students earning high honors for their performances at the regional UIL contest are:

Bottom row (L-R):Alex Salazar, Deanna Pollard, Melissa Arce, Maria Valerio, Iris Mireles Anna Pollard, Victoria Vielma, Claudia Cueva, Patricia De La Garza, Kassandra Villarreal, Joselyn Quintero. Middle row (L-R): Gabby Gall, Anna V. Hernandez, Cassie Pereira, Jessica Aleman, Stephanie Robles, Mariagna Nunez, Joucelyn Franco, Alez Alaniz, Megan Mercado, Crystal Castillo, Gabby Vela. Top row (L-R): Liza McKenna, Yessica Perez, Theresa Alaniz, Julie Barrera, Ivan Cortes, JeNeva Jimenez, Danielle Valdez, Victor Alonzo, Jon Inman, Alain Escamilla, Brittany Castillo. Not pictured are: Claudia Alaniz, Mariela Cedillo, Sabrina Hernandez, Nacho Ochoa, Elianna Perez, Zeke Chapa, Marco Jimenez, Markus Silva.

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Contact: Craig Verley, Director of Public Relations and Marketing

1201 Bryce Drive, Mission Texas 78572

Mission CISD Campus Teachers of the Year Announced

2010-02-10T23:18:00.001-06:00

Each Mission CISD (Consolidated Independent School District) campus has announced their selection for Teacher of the Year at their school. These top teachers have now been entered into the Mission CISD Teacher of the Year program. It is from this program that one elementary and on secondary teacher will be selected to represent Mission CISD in the Regional Teacher of the Year contest.

Last year, Rosa Blanton from Leal Elementary School was selected as the District Elementary Teacher of the Year and Everardo Castellano from Mission High School was the Secondary Teacher of the Year.

The 15 elementary campus Teachers of the Year for this year are: Dolores Reyna, Alton Elementary School; Sonia Salinas, Bryan Elementary School; Fernando Perez, Cantu Elementary School; Roxann Martinez, Castro Elementary School; Yvonne Perez, Cavazos Elementary School; Gracie Rodriguez, Escobar/Rios Elementary School; Elizabeth Adkins,Leal Elementary School; Eduardo Martinez, Marcell Elementary School; Sandra Rios, Midkiff Elementary School; Sara McCormick, Mims Elementary School; Norma Garcia,Newcomers Academy; Antonio Urrabazo, O'Grady Elementary School; Lauro Flores, Pearson Elementary School; Nancy Cardenas, Salinas Elementary School; Nora (Terry) Gomez,Waitz Elementary School.

The seven secondary campus Teachers of the Year are: Mary Solis, Alton Memorial Jr. High School; Norma Carrera, K. White Jr. High School; Val Rossi, Mission Jr. High School; Belinda Hinojosa, R. Cantu Jr. High School; Josefina (Josie) Flores, Mission High School; Liz Montes, Veterans Memorial High School; Miguel Fraire, Roosevelt Alternative School.

Each of these 22 teachers is now filling out a questionnaire used in the Texas Teacher of the Year program. The questionnaires will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected from the community. These judges will make the final selection of the two teachers to represent Mission CISD in the regional competition. The judges' decision will be announced at a special Teacher of the Year luncheon to be held on National Teacher Day, May 4. Each campus Teacher of the Year will also be honored by the district administration and Board of Trusteesduring this special luncheon.

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Contact: Craig Verley, Director of Public Relations and Marketing

1201 Bryce Drive, Mission Texas 78572

Office: (956) 323-5530•Fax: (956) 323-8103

Tax Tips for Small Business Seminar at Pharr Chamber

2010-02-10T23:08:00.001-06:00

Pharr Chamber of Commerce | 308 W. Park St. | Pharr | TX | 78577