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What’s Inside Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Community Profile

Anyone can see that the economic future looks bright for this three-time All-America City.

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Overview...........................................................2 A Quick Glimpse of Edinburg

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Business as Anything but “Usual”................4 Edinburg City and Business Leaders Are Fostering a Bright Economic Future

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Better Health for a Better Life...............................................................7 The Valley’s Newest Health Facilities: Continuing a Proud Tradition of Care

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Educational Excellence in Edinburg.....................................................8 ECISD Is Committed to the Success of Every Student

The Perfect Place to Call Home...........................................................12 Welcome to the Neighborhood

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Recreation: Big and Bright..................................................................14 Come Out and Celebrate Edinburg’s Lone Star Heritage

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Overview

A Quick Glimpse of Edinburg

The Chamber at a Glance

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 85 602 West University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78540 956-383-4974 800-800-7214 toll free www.edinburg.com Membership: 650

All numbers are area code 956 unless otherwise indicated.

Vision Statement The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is a network of leaders serving Edinburg and the region as an advocate and resource, advancing commerce and the quality of life. Mission Statement Our Charge is to lead the effort in advancing commerce and the quality of life in Edinburg and the region. We will foster service, development, and growth by forging positive relationships, advocating volunteerism, and leadership development. Core Values We will be ambitious in our endeavors; operate effectively and efficiently; promote mutual respect and honesty; seek commitment, ownership, and accountability; and have fun! Staff Letty Martinez President chamber@edinburg.com

Imelda Rodriguez Tourism/Administrative Assistant information@edinburg.com Frank Lara Director of Membership membership@edinburg.com Evana Vleck Director of Marketing/Special Events marketing@edinburg.com 2 edinburg Chamber of Commerce

City of Edinburg Fire/Police Emergency..................................... 911 Ambulance.............................................381-1882 Animal Control........................................381-9825 City Hall.................................................383-5661 Fire Department ....................................383-7691 Parks and Recreation..............................381-5631 Police Department..................................383-7411 Public Works..........................................383-5661 Hospitals/Medical Centers Cornerstone Regional Hospital.................618-4444 Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance.............661-7100 Edinburg Children’s Hospital....................388-6800 Edinburg Regional Medical Center...........388-6000 South Texas Behavioral Health Center......388-1300 Tropical Texas Center MHMR...................383-0121 Utilities Electric American Electric Power Texas........ 877-373-4858 Calpine Hidalgo Energy...........................318-3800 CPL Retail Energy........................... 866-322-5563 Magic Valley Electric Co-op Inc........ 866-225-5683

Natural Gas Texas Gas Service Co..................... 800-700-2089 Ferrellgas....................................... 877-750-8940 Telephone AT&T Texas.................................... 877-758-5956 Charter Communications Inc........... 888-438-2427 Waste Edinburg Recycling Center......................292-2133 Edinburg Solid Waste Department...........292-2039 Water City of Edinburg......................................383-5661 North Alamo Water Supply......................383-1618 Sharyland Water Supply Corp..................585-6081

“Our Charge is to lead the effort in advancing commerce and the quality of life in Edinburg and the region.” — Edinburg Chamber of Commerce

Edinburg Basics Population Edinburg.................................................... 62,735 Hidalgo County......................................... 614,474 Geography Average Elevation......................................122 feet County Area............................. 1,567 square miles City Area....................................... 31 square miles Climate Average January high/low................ 75.9°F/59.0°F Average July high/low...................... 97.0°F/75.0°F Average rainfall.............................................21.6" Cost of Living Median household income........................ $30,634 Median home value.................................. $63,500 City property tax............................ 0.635 per $100 City sales tax............................................... 2.00% State sales tax............................................. 6.25%

Historic Edinburg Edinburg, originally named Chapin after Hidalgo County Judge Dennis Chapin, became the county seat in 1908. The county jail was built there in 1909, cementing the town’s claim as the county seat. It was after Judge Chapin was accused of a murder in San Antonio in 1911 that the town was christened Edinburg by John Young, a prominent businessman, who named it after his birthplace of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is mostly thanks to the vision and pioneering nature of John Closner that Edinburg owes its founding and initial success. In 1906, Closner, along with William Sprague, built a branch line of the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway from San Juan Plantation to the site of Chapin, which at the time was an undeveloped community. With the help of Sprague and Judge Chapin, Closner began to develop the town in 1908, donating 1,400 acres to the development. It was Closner who arranged for the October 8, 1908, election that would make Chapin the county seat. Closner also gave Edinburg its first public school, served for years as president of the Edinburg State Bank and as director of other Valley banks, and encouraged development of Edinburg’s irrigation system. Until the mid-1900s Edinburg’s economy was mostly dependent on ranching. The construction of the branch line of the St. Louis,

Brownsville and Mexico Railway in 1906 helped usher in a trade boom, and Edinburg became the trade hub for Hidalgo County. The development of the town and the success of the trade business led to a building boom in the late 1920s, and the town saw the addition of the Ebony Hills Country Club — now Edinburg Municipal Golf Course — and the Grandview Hospital, among many other sites. The most significant addition came on January 11, 1927, when the Southern Pacific Railroad ran its first train into the town of Edinburg. Seven months later, the Edinburg Southern Pacific Depot opened its doors. Modern Edinburg is filled with rich historical reminders of its past. The Southern Pacific Depot still stands today and houses the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. The county jail, built in 1909, is now part of the Museum of South Texas History. Even the names of the streets reflect the city’s history: Many of the streets in the city, such as Van Vleck (Van Week), Lovett, Loeb, Kuhn and Stubbs, were named after executives of the Southern Pacific Railroad in hopes that they would build a line to the Rio Grande Valley. These names remain to this day. Just a tour around the heart of Edinburg showcases its rich history and the incredible tradition that makes Edinburg the great city it is today.

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Business as Anything but “Usual”

Edinburg City and Business Leaders Are Fostering a Bright Economic Future Shop Edinburg The “I Shop Edinburg” campaign, formulated by the Edinburg Marketing Team two years ago, was a way to support the business and professional community in Edinburg while at the same time stimulating economic growth and promoting Edinburg’s quality of life. The mission of the campaign was clear: “To promote economic growth in Edinburg resulting in improved city services by encouraging our residents to trade with local merchants, who will provide quality goods and services, thus securing a better future for our Edinburg community.” The campaign, which raises money for economic development and city services, encourages local businesses to send the sales tax generated by citizens’ purchases to the state. Two percent of the tax then comes back to the city each month in state rebates. To encourage the community to shop locally, the campaign developed an “I Shop Edinburg” Savings Card that allows holders to receive discounts on food and merchandise at participating retailers and merchant establishments. However, Elva Jackson-Garza, representing the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, points out that the “I Shop Edinburg” campaign is not limited to Edinburg’s many department stores and restaurants. “When we talk about shopping in this campaign, it is not just about retail shopping. It also means professional services, from landscapers to physicians,” Jackson-Garza said. “We certainly hope that our citizens will support this effort, because when we spend our money in Edinburg, it stays in Edinburg.”

Building a Healthy Future The efforts of city officials and local business owners, coupled with the enthusiastic response of Edinburg’s citizens to the “I Shop Edinburg” campaign, made 2006 another 4 edinburg Chamber of Commerce

record-breaking year for the city’s economy. Total construction activities in 2006 totaled more than $192 million, including a slew of new commercial buildings valued at more than $79 million, representing a 75 percent increase over the $40 million in commercial activities in 2005. The explosion of retail construction included more than 400,000 square feet of new retail space, including the opening of a second Wal-Mart Supercenter and several adjacent stores on South McColl Road in November and the unveiling of Lowe’s Home Improvement in January 2007.

“Edinburg has great health care facilities and professionals, excellent educational opportunities, is a great place to shop and eat, and is a beautiful city to raise families.” Strong growth in the health sector has also helped contribute to the area’s economic success. In 2006 more than $180 million was invested in the expansion and division of both the South Texas Health System and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. The South Texas Health System opened a new children’s hospital and a behavioral health center that represented an investment of more than $30 million, and the Doctors’ Hospital at Renaissance continues to expand, with more than $150 million being invested in additional medical facilities — including a new Women’s Hospital — that will bring more than 1,000 new jobs for area residents. But with a population that has grown by 30 percent since the 2000 census, and with local officials projecting that the city will grow another 50 percent over the next five

years, one of the largest challenges faced by the community is creating a healthy future for its expanding population. Local officials, including the City of Edinburg, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), are working hard to secure such a future for citizens. Included in their plans is the ongoing construction of the Trenton Crossroads Shopping Center, an $80 million open-air lifestyle center that is projected to create 1,300 jobs and have an estimated $90 million annual economic impact over the course of its three-year development. EEDC Executive Director Ramiro Garza Jr. predicts the effects of the shopping center will be far-reaching. “After that [the project’s completion], over a 10-year period, the economic impact of the shopping center will approach $1 billion,” Garza asserted. The center has already seen the launch of its first businesses. The new Wal-Mart Supercenter acts as the center’s retail anchor, and an Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill opened in September 2006. Other businesses slated for construction in the center include the city’s first Quizno’s Subs, the Valley’s first CVS/pharmacy, Pro Bowl Sports Lanes, Big Apple Bagels, and a franchise location of Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse (see feature on page 5), as well as an Italian restaurant and a national bank chain. Anyone can see that the economic future looks bright for this three-time All-America City, but Mayor Joe Ochoa said it best in his January 2007 State of the City address: “Edinburg has great health care facilities and professionals, excellent educational opportunities, is a great place to shop and eat, and is a beautiful city to raise families. The year 2006 was another phenomenal year for the city, and I see a great future for Edinburg.”

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas: First Dinner Theater in the Rio Grande Valley

ne of the most anticipated new businesses slated for the Trenton Crossroads Plaza is Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. Named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Theatre in the Nationâ&#x20AC;? by Entertainment Weekly, the Austin-based business is a unique combination of movie theater and restaurant that features eclectic programming, including the best of first-run and independent movies and one-of-a-kind special events. Boasting six state-of-the-art screens, an extensive menu of fresh handmade dishes, and a full bar featuring mixed drinks, wine and the largest selection of on-tap beer in the Valley, the Alamo promises to bring visitors and residents alike a pleasurable and exceptional experience. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is an independently owned and operated movie theater that offers guests a full menu of dinner and drinks delivered directly to their seats while they watch a movie. The theater is laid out much like a traditional movie theater, except that every other row of seats has been replaced with long, narrow tables

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for food and drinks. While some may worry that such a setup would cause disruptions during the movie, the Alamo has devised an ordering system that minimizes interaction during the film, allowing guests to order, eat and enjoy the movie with minimal interruption. Wait staff serve guests at their seats, and food and beverage orders placed before the movie begins are taken in the traditional way. Once the movie starts, guests who need service write their orders down with paper and pencils provided at the tables and place the paper in a card holder that is attached to the table, which acts as a flag for their server to come by. Wait staff only come if they see the card, otherwise staying out of the way to maximize enjoyment for all the patrons. According to Ramiro Garza Jr., executive director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, the six-screen business will occupy 30,000 square feet of the new Trenton Crossroads Shopping Center, promising not only jobs and economic revenue to area citizens, but an exciting and unique form of entertainment as well!

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Top Employers Employer..................................................................................... Business Type.................................... Number of Employees Edinburg Consolidated School District..................................................................... Education................................................................................ 3,600 Edinburg Regional Medical Center..........................................................................Health Care.............................................................................. 3,000 University of Texas-Pan American............................................................................ Education................................................................................ 2,842 Hidalgo County....................................................................................................... Government.............................................................................. 2,211 City of Edinburg..................................................................................................... Government................................................................................. 505 Wal-Mart..................................................................................................................... Retail...................................................................................... 480 Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation.......................................................................................Health Care................................................................................. 361 Lopez Unit....................................................................................................State Correctional Facility...................................................................... 300 Evins Regional Juvenile Center....................................................................State Correctional Facility...................................................................... 266 Region One Education Center.................................................................................. Education................................................................................... 255 Segovia Transfer Unit...................................................................................State Correctional Facility...................................................................... 243 H.E.B. Fresh Foods................................................................................................Grocery Retail............................................................................... 240 Azteca Milling................................................................................................... Food Manufacturer............................................................................ 235 South Texas Concrete............................................................................................Construction................................................................................. 218 H.E.B. Fresh Foods................................................................................................Grocery Retail............................................................................... 200 Exquisita Tortillas.............................................................................................. Food Manufacturer............................................................................ 180 Kolder, Inc............................................................................................................. Manufacturer................................................................................ 150 International Paper........................................................................................... Industrial Packaging........................................................................... 130 Inland Paper..................................................................................................... Industrial Packaging........................................................................... 125

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Better Health for a Better Life

The Valley’s Newest Health Facilities: Continuing a Proud Tradition of Care

n matters of health in the Rio Grande Valley, the South Texas Health System has been leading the way for years, and 2006 was an especially productive year.

Edinburg Children’s Hospital: Top-Quality Care for the Valley’s Smallest Patients In early March the Edinburg Children’s Hospital opened its doors to the Valley’s littlest patients. The first and only facility of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley, the Edinburg Children’s Hospital features 14 intensive care beds, 12 step-down beds, eight oncology beds, 72 medical and surgical beds, full surgical and diagnostic capabilities, and an amazing staff that includes trained pediatric specialists, four pediatric intensives, a dedicated child life specialist, and 140 volunteers. The colorful and playful jungle exhibition that adorns the lobby makes children feel more like they are in a playground than a hospital, and the activity tables, as well as the playrooms filled with storybooks, coloring books, toys and televisions, help them relax and speed the healing process. The hospital also includes the only dedicated pediatric emergency room in the Rio Grande Valley. “In an emergency, children need special care and attention,” said Dr. Jose Enriquez, medical director of the Emergency Department. “Our specially trained physicians and nurses are dedicated to providing children with high-quality care around the clock.” A visit to the emergency room can be frightening, and staff members recognize this and do all they can to help put patients at ease. The child-friendly facility offers a waiting room filled with jungle-themed decorations such as silly monkeys and brightly-colored toucans, where children can color and watch Cartoon Network until they are called into an exam room. In the exam room patients are greeted by comforting staff and provided with a flat-screen television to keep them entertained. Hospital staff members even give each child a special gift to brighten their visit.

South Texas Behaviorial Center: Compassionate Counsel in Times of Need Also opened in 2006, the South Texas Behavioral Health Center in Edinburg was designed to meet the behavioral health needs of Valley residents age 4 to over 50. Whether patients are seeking counseling and programs for a specific crisis or for ongoing health, the Center offers inpatient, outpatient or partial hospitalization services. The facility, specially designed, constructed and staffed for specialization in behavioral health, features separate areas dedicated to recreation, dining, consolation and private sessions, group therapy, and exercise. Individual treatment plans cover a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including addiction, disorder and mental illness, with the goals and comfort of the patient in mind.

Expanding Edinburg Regional Hospital Edinburg Regional Hospital saw its share of development in 2006 as well, with the construction of a catheterization lab near the outpatient surgery department and a magnetic resonance imaging unit adjacent to the radiology department. Edinburg Regional also introduced a pediatric specialization at its Regional Rehabilitation Center for parents seeking rehabilitation services for their children. Occupational, recreational, speech and pediatric physical therapists in the Rehabilitation Center provide patients recovering from amputations, arthritis, brain injury, multiple trauma and other conditions with three hours of daily intensive rehabilitation services. The Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with Easter Seals, also offers the Early Childhood Intervention program, which provides free outpatient services to qualifying patients who require additional rehabilitation services once they return home. Plans for a rehabilitation and medical treatment program for children with spasticity, a condition marked by continuous muscle contractions that causes stiffness and abnormal muscle movement, are also in the works.

Comprehensive Community Care With all that’s been happening in Edinburg, it may be easy to forget that the South Texas Health System has other facilities. However, the McAllen Medical Center, the McAllen Heart Hospital, the Surgical Center of South Texas and the Edinburg Cornerstone Regional Hospital also offer the exceptional medical care and service that Valley residents deserve. For more information about what all the Valley hospitals in the South Texas Health System have to offer, visit South Texas Health System at www.southtexashealthsystem.com.

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Doctors Hospital at Renaissance is a full-service medical and surgical facility that has been providing quality health care to the residents of the Rio Grande Valley since 1997. In June 2006 Doctors Hospital broke ground on a $65 million, 200,000-square-foot hospital solely dedicated to women’s health. With an expected completion date in 2007, the 105-bed Women’s Hospital at Renaissance will feature 24 labor and delivery suites, 24 post-surgical patient suites, 48 postpartum suites, 36 newborn nurseries, a 28-bed neonatal intensive care unit, five surgical suites, and 14 medical beds and will be capable of 8,000 deliveries per year. The Women’s Hospital at Renaissance is a vital addition to a region whose population is projected to exceed 1 million by 2010. As city councilmember Alma A. Garza stated at the groundbreaking, “It’s so important to have a facility that focuses on medical services for women and their newborn children here at home. It will be an asset for all the women in the Valley and South Texas, not just Edinburg.” The Women’s Hospital is just the first of more than $150 million in expansions Doctors Hospital has planned for the near future. Also in the works are a radiation oncology center, an 80-bed behavioral health hospital, several medical office buildings, and a hotel. Visit www.dhr-rgv.com or call 956-661-7100. www.edinburg.com 7

“Texas Monthly magazine named five Edinburg CISD elementary schools and two middle schools as seven of the best public schools in Texas in December 2006.”

Educational Excellence in Edinburg ECISD Is Committed to the Success of Every Student

he Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District is known by area educators and residents as the “Education Center of the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas.” With a district that encompasses 945 square miles, the ECISD is one of largest land mass districts in the country and continues to grow — which is perfect for a school whose student population grows by an average of 5 percent every year.

Expansion and Renovation To provide quality education to a district of almost 29,000 students is no easy feat, but the district spares no expense to meet its educational goals. In addition to the three high schools, four middle schools, 27 elementary schools, and one alternative education school that already make up the ECISD, the school board adopted a district budget in August 2006 that includes $7.1 million for the 2006/2007 school year to either build classroom wings to existing schools or build an entirely new elementary school to address rising student numbers at the elementary level. 8 edinburg Chamber of Commerce

At the direction of the ECISD school board, the district is conducting a $5 million renovation project at the old Harwell Middle School, currently known as the Ebony campus facility. Plans are to have the renovations completed by May 30, 2007, so the facility can open its doors as the district’s fifth middle school when the 2007/2008 school year begins.

Reaching for the Future At the high school level, ECISD understands the importance of preparing students for what awaits them after graduation. In addition to the honors curriculum and advanced placement courses, ECISD offers the Career and Technology Education Department, which allows students to explore career pathways in areas such as agricultural science and technology; business and marketing; art, communications and media; health science technology; and government and public administration. Students in the CTE department are given the opportunity to earn college credit by enrolling in Articulated Technical Credit courses or dual-enrollment college courses.

ECISD also implements a program at several area high schools called “Gear Up,” which aims to increase the number of students who enter a post-secondary institution by providing weekend workshops at no cost to students who wish to attend and review for the ACT or SAT. Students are also given the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills by participating in any of the numerous academic programs or leadership organizations, including debate, computer science, SkillsUSA and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America.

Awards and Accolades All one has to do to understand how deeply dedicated each and every one of the ECISD’s 3,900 employees is to the quality education of the area’s youth is to look at the accolades generated by the district’s incredible success: • In 2006, the Texas Education Agency presented 33 ECISD schools with Gold Performance Acknowledgments, which recognize school districts and campuses for high academic performance on various indicators, such as commended performance on Texas Assessment of

Knowledge and Skills, college admissions tests, and AP/IB examinations. â&#x20AC;˘ Texas Monthly magazine named five Edinburg CISD elementary schools and two middle schools as seven of the best public schools in Texas in December 2006. â&#x20AC;˘ Newsweek magazine named Edinburg North High School one of 2006â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Schools in America.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Three ECISD elementary schools were named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition 2006 Honor Roll for their studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests, prompting interim Superintendent of Schools Gilbert Garza Jr. to acknowledge all the dedication and support that

goes into the ECISD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It shows that our principals, teachers and parents are committed to the success of our students. We are very proud to have earned this recognition.â&#x20AC;?

The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) The University of Texas-Pan American, located in Edinburg, is the 10th-largest university in the state and the fifth-largest in the University of Texas System. UTPA enrolls the highest number and percentage of Hispanics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 87 percent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; among Texas public universities. The university is ranked second and fifth in the nation in the number of bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees awarded to Hispanics, respectively. In addition, UTPA boasts the

No. 1 rehabilitation program in the nation for graduating Hispanics. UTPA offers 55 bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees, 50 masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees, two doctoral degrees and a cooperative doctoral program in pharmacy with the University of Texas at Austin. The six academic colleges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences and Human Services, Science and Engineering, and Social and Behavioral Sciences â&#x20AC;&#x201D; offer a wide range of degree options encompassing a comprehensive series of academic concentrations and selected areas of professional study. To learn more about UTPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admissions or financial aid opportunities, call 956-381UTPA or 866-441-UTPA. In addition, visit the Web site at www.utpa.edu.

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The Reward of a Lifetime: New Middle School to Be Named After Longtime District Volunteer

ollowing the recommendation of a seven-person citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; committee, the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District school board plans to name its fifth middle school, scheduled for completion in May 2007, after longtime community and parent volunteer Francisco Barrientes. Barrientes, 59, is a lifelong Edinburg resident. After graduating from Edinburg High School he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1968 and sent to Vietnam. On May 5, 1969, he was struck in the leg by an enemy hand grenade but despite the injury returned to the battlefield several days later, where he suffered an AK47 gunshot to the face that left him without an esophagus and damaged his vocal chords. The resulting injury forced him to undergo over seven years of extensive reconstruction and medical rehabilitation. He

retired from the military as a disabled veteran and the recipient of two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star and quickly decided that, despite his severe injuries, he had been given a second chance at life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got a second chance for a reason,â&#x20AC;? said Barrientes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really my life anymore. I believe that I was allowed to survive for a reason. I am supposed to help as many people as I can.â&#x20AC;? For the last 35 years, Barrientes has done what he could to accomplish that goal. He has dedicated himself to a life of service that includes volunteering in the community, in area schools and at church events. Barrientes began volunteering at schools in the ECISD in 1980. He gave his time to many different district schools before finally dedicating himself to serving the children and staff of L.B. Johnson Elementary. Over the last 27 years he has served the school under six principals and given more than 22,000 hours of volunteer service. His typical day includes five to six hours at the school, where he performs tasks such as assisting with traffic duty, supervising children on field trips, helping out with Parent-Teacher fundraising events, and even helping out with light office duties such as making copies, doing calendars and

answering the school phone. But his dedication to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school children goes beyond the typical school day. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unusual for parents to call him and ask him to talk to their children about things like the importance of attending school, doing their homework and behaving. And to the children he serves, he is not just a parent volunteer: He is a teacher, a counselor, a friend, and a confidant. In 2002, Texas Governor Rick Perry and the State Board of Education named Barrientes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Texas Hero for Children,â&#x20AC;? an award that honors individual volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to student learning or who have demonstrated a sustained period of involvement and support of public education. It was only natural that when the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Name the Schoolâ&#x20AC;? committee asked for ideas, Barrientesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name was among those nominated. As nominators Elizabeth Aguilar, Elsa Perales and Irma Garza said on their nomination form, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Barrientes is a respected individual that has won the hearts of the community. He fosters in everyone an appreciation for life. He passionately instills in children his motto: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stay in school and get a good education, appreciate what you have, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take life for granted.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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“More than $70 million was spent on single-family residential construction in 2006, resulting in 765 new homes.”

The Perfect Place to Call Home A n ever-growing population means a high demand for affordable, quality housing, and Edinburg has something to oblige everyone. Almost 70 percent of Edinburg residents own their home, a value that is a strong testament not only to the economic success of the region, but also to the reasonable cost of living. With a median home cost of $63,500, it’s easy to see why so many people are willing to invest in the Edinburg community! While numerous citizens may look to purchase existing structures, more and more residents are looking to build their own homes or buy new homes. More than $70 million was spent on single-family residential construction in 2006, resulting in 765 new homes. For those looking to buy or build a new home, Edinburg’s many subdivisions offer an assortment of homes in every size and price range: • The Las Cruces community offers oneor two-story, three- to five-bedroom homes starting at $80,000.

• Briar Grove is a beautiful community that provides a comfortable family atmosphere with homes ranging in size from 1,319 to 3,015 square feet, starting in the $90,000 range. • The Bella Vista neighborhood offers buyers seven different floor plans, starting with a 1,584-square-foot model priced in the low $120s. • Northbrook Estates is a gated community that allows families to choose from 15 floor plans made to fit their lifestyle, with starting prices in the low $140s. • For those looking for a country-club feel, Los Lagos Golf Club Homes offers five spacious floor plans ranging from 2,150 to 2,736 square feet, with spectacular views of Los Lagos Golf Course. Residents can also enjoy the exclusive use of the Community Park, pool and pavilion, all for a home starting in the low $160s. • Villa Del Prado offers families plenty of room to create the home of their dreams,

Welcome to the Neighborhood with lots starting at $28,950 for 64 by 117.5 square feet. Multi-family accommodations are also among the many housing options Edinburg has to offer. In 2006 over $20 million was spent constructing almost 200 multi-family residences, for a total of more than 400 new units for those seeking to rent. The affordability of rental units in Edinburg can’t be denied, with a median rent of $453, and renters have a variety of units to choose from, including duplexes, town homes, condos, and studio or multi-bedroom apartments. The above are just a few of the many popular communities in Edinburg. Whether you are a family looking for your dream home or a single person just looking for that place to relax at the end of the day, Edinburg has something that is just right. For help in finding the right community for you, the area has many people, from friendly real estate agents to accommodating landlords, happy to help you find the perfect place to call home! Law Ofﬁce of

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“The Lower Rio Grande Valley is especially equipped to give residents and visitors access to a delectable array of fine arts and entertainment.”

Art Blooms in the Valley Music, History and More Enrich the Community

rich cultural heritage and the diversity of the area’s residents — from natives to the Winter Texans — means the Lower Rio Grande Valley is especially equipped to give residents and visitors access to a delectable array of fine arts and entertainment. In addition to the multitude of recitals, guest performances, concerts, dance programs, art exhibits and theatre productions held regularly on the University of Texas-Pan American campus, people of the Valley also have access to the professional sounds of the Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Valley Symphony Chorale.

Museum of South Texas History Those in search of a blend of art and entertainment will find a day at the Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) both enjoyable and educational. Dedicated to preserving and presenting the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico, the museum offers both permanent and temporary exhibits featuring the region’s geological and cultural history. The museum, a part of the community since 1967, was located exclusively in the old Hidalgo County Jail for over 30 years. While some of the museum’s exhibits are still housed in the Old Jail, the majority of the MOSTH collection is housed in the 22,500-squarefoot wing expansion that was completed in 2003. The $5.5 million expansion includes the museum store, Grand Lobby and the museum’s permanent exhibits, including “Rio Grande Legacy,” a three-part exhibit sequence featuring bilingual text and state-of-the-art

displays that takes visitors on a journey through the history and prehistory of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The first and second sections, “River Frontier,” illustrate the geological origins of the area, its ancient animals and plants, its native peoples and their encounters with Europeans, and the establishment of the region as a frontier of New Spain. “River Crossroads” introduces visitors to the rapid and astounding changes the region experienced during the 20th century. Held the second weekend in February, Pioneer and Ranching Craft Day is the museum’s largest special event and features artisans from throughout the lower Rio Grande Valley demonstrating the crafts used by early settlers of the area, including woodworking and spinning. The event also features traditional foods, live music and children’s activities. For more information about the South Texas Museum of History, including program and event schedules, call 956-383-9611 or visit them online at www.mosthistory.org.

Valley Symphony Orchestra A group of community volunteers came together in 1976 to form the South Texas Symphony Association. Since its inception, its major goal has been the sponsorship of the Valley Symphony Orchestra. The Valley Symphony Orchestra is home to 80 talented musicians led by Peter Dabrowski. Now in his seventh season as conductor and musical director, Dabrowski conducts the symphony through its six-concert subscription season and in a variety of other special concert events, such as a Pops Extravaganza

and the South Texas Youth Symphony, as well as children’s concerts that allow students the opportunity to hear live performances of pieces they study in the classroom. The Valley Symphony Orchestra performs both standard symphonic repertoire and commissioned new works and plays host to acclaimed American and international soloists such as renowned Russian pianist Sergei Musaelyan, who played at a special chamber music concert early in the 2006–2007 season. The 2006–2007 season also delighted audiences with performances that included Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, and other classic pieces. The many cultures present in the Valley have influenced the selection of music the symphony performs. The Valley Symphony Chorale, originally the Rio Grande Valley Chorale, was founded in 1954 and became a permanent addition to the Valley Symphony Orchestra’s season in 1984. Since 1985 the ensemble has been under the direction of Christopher Munn and has performed such works as J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Handel’s Messiah, Verdi’s Te Deum, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, and Brahms’ Requiem. The Chorale has also developed a reputation of quality performance outside the Valley, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York in 1994 and again in 1996. For concert schedules, ticket information and other inquiries about the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Valley Symphony Chorale, call 956-393-2293 or visit them on the Web at www.valleyorchestra.org.

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“Organizers of Fiesta! Edinburg and Coastal Expo hope to expose citizens and area visitors to the amazing diversity the region has to offer.”

Recreation: Big and Bright Come Out and Celebrate Edinburg’s Lone Star Heritage

dinburg’s rich history and diverse population combine to create a unique cultural experience that best expresses itself in the assortment of festivals and celebrations the city holds annually. Local favorites include Fiesta! Edinburg, the Rio Grande Valley Coastal Expo, the Night of Lights Christmas Celebration, and the brand new Texas Cook ’Em Steak Cook-off.

A Fiesta! By any Other Name ... Fiesta! Edinburg is easily the community’s largest festival, attracting more than 25,000 people to the area over the course of the fourday event. Originally held to commemorate the successful theft of county records from the city of Hidalgo in the early 1900s that led to Edinburg becoming the seat of Hidalgo County, the festival today is used as a way to maintain the closeness the community has developed. And as the name implies, it’s also a great reason to have a party! The event, sponsored by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, is held during the last weekend in February and features a variety of activities suitable for all ages, from the traditional parade around the city to live concerts, a midway carnival and hands-on exhibits. The 39th annual Fiesta! Edinburg was held at the Edinburg Municipal Park and featured a tropical theme. To open Friday night’s festivities, Houston-based hip-hop artist Baby Bash and opening act Sophia Maria were chosen as the live entertainment. According to Cris Torres, event and talent coordinator for Fiesta! 14 edinburg Chamber of Commerce

Edinburg, this is the third year in a row the event has featured a hip-hop act as a Friday night performance. “They’re popular right now,” Torres said. “We tried different acts, but ... Baby Bash and Sophia Maria are the ones we knew the age group would like.” Chamber organizers also chose to cap off Saturday’s festivities with a rousing fireworks display. As always, entry to the festival’s events was free, with just a $5 charge for parking. For more information about next year’s Fiesta! Edinburg, contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974.

Coastal Expo 2007: Fun Meets Fiesta! The Edinburg World Birding Center hosts many programs and events throughout the year. But the largest and most influential by far is the Rio Grande Valley Coastal Expo. Sponsored by the Edinburg WBC, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the City of Edinburg, and many local businesses, the RGV Coastal Expo attracts more than 5,000 young people and their families each year. Its aim is to open up a world of coastal creatures, wetland ecology and outdoor adventure to area youth who may not have the opportunity to visit Texas shorelines and be exposed to or educated on the importance and value of the resources that lay in their own backyard. Using a multitude of hands-on stations, interactive booths, nature walks, outdoor skills training and more, Expo staff and more than 100 volunteers help visitors to explore

the wonders of the Texas coast and the Rio Grande River basin. The 2007 RGV Coastal Expo was of special importance, as the Edinburg WBC partnered with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for the first time ever to host the Expo in conjunction with Fiesta! Edinburg. By holding the two events simultaneously, organizers of both events hoped to expose citizens and area visitors to the amazing diversity the region has to offer. “It’s a really great event with cool and interesting things to do,” said Marisa Oliva, manager of the WBC. “We have really cool activities that kids don’t get exposed to elsewhere. How many times in the Valley are you going to see rock climbing walls and fishing tanks? It’s lots of good outdoor fun.”

Texas Cook ’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg New to the festival scene in 2006 was the first annual Texas Cook ’Em, a steak cook-off that featured over 60 entries and promised winners more than $15,000 in cash prizes. Sponsored by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, the City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporaton and sanctioned by the International Bar-BQue Cookers Association, the 2006 event also gave winners the opportunity to participate in the American Royal Barbeque Championship, the mother of all barbeque competitions, held in Kansas City each fall. Judges weren’t hard to come by for the first annual Cook ’Em, and community members

from all walks of life, from homemakers to senior citizens, business owners to college students, eagerly volunteered to taste the brisket, chicken, ribs and steak prepared by the participants. Besides award-winning barbeque, the Cook ’Em also features live music and family entertainment. According to Evana Vleck, the Chamber’s director of marketing and special events, nothing could dampen the spirits of festival-goers — not even rain. “From what I hear, it’s not so unusual for rain to occur during a cook off,” Vleck said. “It is unusual, however, for it to rain during July in the Rio Grande Valley! Although the rain came down hard, the cooks still continued to barbeque to the best of their ability, and many spectators stayed to watch and see the final results.” While the first annual Texas Cook ’Em could be deemed nothing but a success, the 2007 event wase even larger, and the city of Edinburg eagerly awaits this unique and exciting event in 2008! For more information about the Texas Cook ’Em, contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974 or visit the Web site at www.edinburg.com/chamber/events/texas_cookem_faqs.html.

Night of Lights: A Christmas Celebration Christmas is a special time of year no matter where you live, but the citizens of Edinburg will tell you their city knows how to turn it into a real celebration! Night of Lights, South Texas’ annual Christmas spectacular, is a massive event jointly sponsored by the University of Texas Pan-American, the City of Edinburg, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, and the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. The event — which has grown each year since its inception in 1999 — draws record crowds each year. The Night of Lights Christmas Celebration offers visitors a rich variety of events and activities

designed to rouse the Christmas spirit. A parade featuring hundreds of entries, including floats, dancing horses and live musical groups, proceeds down University Drive and always closes with none other than Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus themselves, to the delight of all the children — and many of the adults! — in attendance. The celebration also features live entertainment, including musical performances by choirs from area schools, an entertaining kiddie area, crafts and game booths, a delectable assortment of food from dozens of vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display, among many other activities. For more information about 2007 plans for this spectacular event, contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974.

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membership directory ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANIES

Edwards Abstract and Title Co.

Ms. Elva Jackson Garza 3111 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4951 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5443 www.edwards-titleco.com

Land Title USA

Mr. Dale Nixon 114 N. 12th Ave. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1656 ....... Fax: (956) 380-0428

Sierra Title Company

Ms. Estella Lopez P. O. Box 53 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-7474 ....... Fax: (956) 383-7476

Southern Star Title Company, LLC

Mr. Domingo Flores 2014 Remington Ave Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 393-2262......Fax: (956) 393-2261

Valley Land Title Company

Mr. Jerry Canales 2406 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2708 ....... Fax: (956) 383-8632 ljcanales@aol.com www.valleylandtitleco.com

ACCESIBILITy SERVICE

JIS Accesibility Services Mr. Robert J. Saenz 1001 S. 7th Ave Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 533-9838

ACCOUNTANTS

Loving Touch Adult Day Care, Inc.

Mr. Ernesto Lugo 1206 E. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-3933 ....... Fax: (956) 380-6828

Mi Casa Adult Day Care

Mr. Jaime A. Rodriguez 215 E. Cano Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-1742 ....... Fax: (956) 380-4019

Mi Pueblito Adult Day Care

Ms. Cindy Ramirez 1405 N. Expressway 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-1558 ....... Fax: (956) 318-1580

Mis Abuelitos Adult Day Care

Mrs. Roxanne H. Prado 2306 E. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-4858 ....... Fax: (956) 381-4859 See ad page 10

Pride & Joy Adult Daycare Ms. Gabriela Aguillon 304 E. Cano Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 386-1430

ADVERTISING

Border Ads LLC

Luis Cardenas 1007 Sunshine Rd Brownsville TX 78520 (956) 789-0806

Time Warner Ad Sales

Mr. B.W. Burris P.O. Box 4598 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 682-4976 ....... Fax: (956) 687-8890

Agustin Negrete, C.P.A.

Mr. Agustin Negrete 5401 N. McColl Rd. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 683-8171 ....... Fax: (956) 683-8177

Alton Cook, CPA

Dr. Alton Cook P.O. Box 211 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 381-0031 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0265

Long, Chilton, LLP

Mr. Pablo Vela, Jr. 4100 N. 23rd McAllen TX 78504 (956) 686-3701 ....... Fax: (956) 686-6830 pvela@lcph.com www//lcph.ocm

Maldonado Business Services

Mr. Henry Maldonado 4308 N. McColl Rd. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 682-7115 ....... Fax: (956) 682-1554

Raul A. Acevedo, CPA

Mr. Raul A. Acevedo 3608 Buddy Owens Blvd Ste A Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 631-2441 ....... Fax: (956) 631-2960

Reyna & Garza CPA’s

Mr. Guillermo Reyna 4416 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 668-1118 ....... Fax: (956) 668-1137

Ruben Guevara, P.C., C.P.A.

Mr. Ruben Guevara P.O. Box 4554 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 668-0262 ....... Fax: (956) 668-1281 ruben@rubengcpa.com www.rubengcpa.com

Santiago Gonzalez, Jr. CPA

Mr. Santiago Gonzalez, Jr. 1307 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5378 ....... Fax: (956) 383-6527

ADULT DA DAyy CARE

El Oro del Pueblo Services, Inc. P.O. Box McAllen TX 78505 (956) 994-3131

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

Ideas in Action

ARCHITECTS

Childress Architectural Group

Mr. Mark Godfrey 929 E. Esperanza Ave Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 668-9655 ....... Fax: (956) 661-9921

Cytech Heating & Cooling, L.C.

Ms. Gail Cyphers 3917 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 630-6645 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0504 gail@cytechheatingandcooling.com www.cytechheatingandcooling.com

Electrical & Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc Mr. Frank Garcia 707 Mozelle Ave Pharr TX 78577 (956) 787-0019

Hess Air Inc

Luis Hess 817 S. Alamo Rd Alamo TX 78516 (956) 787-0964 ....... Fax: (956) 787-1900 luishess@hessair.com www.hessair.com Mr. Jack McClelland 2614 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. Edinburg TX 78539-7339 (956) 383-2201 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4428

AIRPORTS

McAllen-Miller International Airport

Mr. Philip K. Brown Department of Aviation, Suite 100 McAllen TX 78503-3140 (956) 682-9101 ....... Fax: (956) 687-9826 director@mcallenairport.com McAllenAirport. com See ad page 15

AMBULANCE SERVICE

Liberty EMS LLC

Mr. Sigifredo Pruneda, Jr. 2512 W. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-8838 ....... Fax: (956) 381-9471

M.T.S. Medical & Trauma Specialist LP

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Preferred Ambulance

John Jett & Associates

Mr. John M. Jett 5019 S. Mccoll Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 928-1477 ....... Fax: (956) 289-1582

K.C. Advertising Specialties

Mr. Leroy Cadena 620 N. McColl McAllen TX 78501 (956) 682-5223......Fax: (956) 682-3299 kcadspecialties@aol.com

Ken M. Healy & Associates, Inc.

Mrs. Teresa Healy Rains 1208 Quamasia Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 682-4998 ....... Fax: (956) 682-5917 kenmhealy@yahoo.com kenmhealy.com

AIR CLEANING & PURIFyING EQUIPMENT

Pure Air

Mr. Abel Villarreal 1215 E. Loeb Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 384-9293

AIR CONDITIONING (CONTRACTORS)

Air-Plus Heating & Cooling

Mr. Leo Guerrero 711 E. Wisconsin Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-5891 ....... Fax: (956) 381-5461

Mr. Jose Lopez 301 N. Cage Blvd. - Ste. 2B Pharr TX 78577 (956) 783-1229 ....... Fax: (956) 783-1240

Mata-Villarreal-Garcia Design Group Mr. Fernando Mata 201 S. 10th - Suite 2 McAllen TX 78501 (956) 631-1945 ....... Fax: (956) 631-1968

MB.ARC Architectural Resource Consultants

Ms. Teresa Morales-Best P.O. Box 720940 McAllen TX 78504 (956) 631-2378 ....... Fax: (956) 631-2729 See ad page 5

Mr. Dan Diaz P.O. Box 4582 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 668-9880 ....... Fax: (956) 668-8439 Mr. Horacio Cantu P.O. Box 191 Mission TX 78573-0191 (956) 585-6996 ....... Fax: (956) 585-7740

Trinity EMS

Mr. Daniel M. Mata 5213 s. Mccoll RD Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 630-0650 ....... Fax: (956) 664-2852

Valley E.M.S., Inc.

Ms. Esmeralda Flores P.O. Box 3294 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 381-1898 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0552

Vital Line, Inc.

Mr. Eddie Saenz P.O. Box 3666 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-5527 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4592

APARTMENTS

Champion Garden Apartments

Ms. Cris Hernandez 1802 W. Samano Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 383-7651......Fax: (956) 380-2599 champgar@awesomenet.net www.ARentalSource.com

El Bosque Apartments

Ms. Lisa Ramsey 1609 W. Schunior Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 383-8382 ....... Fax: (956) 383-6162 el_bosque@shortmgmi.com

APPLIANCE SALES, SERVICE & PARTS

Osment’s Appliance Center

Mr. Joe Osment P.O. Box 5718 McAllen Tx 78502 (956) 686-6591......Fax: (956) 618-1157

Mr. Ramon Garcia 222 W. University Drive Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7441 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0825

Law Office of Santos Maldonado, Jr.

Mr. Santos Maldonado, Jr. 209 E. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-4600 ....... Fax: (956) 381-4160

Law Offices of Garcia, Quintanilla & Palacios

Mr. Richard Garcia 5526 N. 10th McAllen TX 78504 (956) 682-9477 ....... Fax: (956) 682-0223

Law Offices of L. Aron Pena

Mr. Aron Pena 600 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5311 ....... Fax: (956) 380-2722

Law Offices of Lionel Perez

Mr. Lionel Perez 5125 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 668-1181 ....... Fax: (956) 668-1182

The Law Offices of Rodriguez & Rodriguez, P.L.L.C.

McClelland Electric Co.

Mr. Steven Lodico 130 N. Williams Rd. San Benito TX 78586 (956) 339-5554 ....... Fax: (956) 399-2636 ideasinacton@AOL.com www.ideasinaction.com Ms. Viola Hanshaw 3421 W. Hwy 83 - Suite 1 McAllen TX 78501 (956) 687-5507 ....... Fax: (956) 687-7619 imagesinink@sbcglobal.net www.eimagesinink.com

Lopez & Lopez Architects, Inc.

Law Office of Ramon Garcia, P.C.

Negrete & Kolar Architects Mr. David Negrete 204 E. Stubbs Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 386-0611 Fax: (956) 386-0613 cknarchrgv@aol.com

ASSISTED LIVING

The Bridges at Edinburg

Mr. John Beaman 5208 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 782-9882 ....... Fax: (956) 783-1199 afarias@surfus.net

Jackson Acre Assisted Living

Ms. Amelia Young 2203 W. Wisconsin Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-1904 ....... Fax: (956) 316-2534

ATTORNEyS y yS

Daniel Rios

Mr. Daniel Rios 2724 N. Canton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-3200

The Law Firm of Roy Ibanez

Mr. Roy Ibanez 1410 Dove McAllen TX 78504 (956) 686-1511 ....... Fax: (956) 686-1663

Law Office of Aaron I. Vela

Mr. Aaron Vela 200 E Cano Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 381-4440 ....... Fax: (956) 381-4445

Law Office of Carlos Macias

Mr. Carlos Macias 4610 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-1660 ....... Fax: (956) 287-0616

Law Office of Cynthia Contreras Gutierrez

Ms. Cynthia Gutierrez 5518 S. Jackson Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 683-0057 ....... Fax: (956) 683-0059

Law Office of Felipe Garcia, Jr. - Attorney

Mr. Felipe Garcia, Jr. 222 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7441 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0825

Law Office of Gary Henrichson

Mr. Gary Henrichson P. O. Box 1258 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 381-4529 ....... Fax: (956) 381-4589 gary@381-4law.com See ad page 12

Law Office of Lemuel Lopez

Mr. Lemuel Lopez P.O. Box 96 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-8686 ....... Fax: (956) 383-8689

Ms. Betty Huynh 220 S. Jackson Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-2117 ....... Fax: (956) 380-2129

Lewis, Monroe & Pena Attorneys at Law

Mr. Byron Jay Lewis 3111 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4951 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5443 byronlewis@edwards-titleco.com

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

Ms. Lucy Canales 1726 W. University Dr. Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 383-4500 ....... Fax: (956) 383-7820 Lucyc@publicans.com

Pena & Baudhuin, LLP

Jaime Pena 203 S. 10th Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-0751 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5980 rosiereyna@penalawfirm.com

The Perez Law Firm

Mr. Rick Perez 7201 N. 10th St. 2nd Floor Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 664-1728 ....... Fax: (956) 664-1748

Stewart & Mann, P.C.

Mr. Charles Mann P.O. Box 330 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-1671......Fax: (956) 383-1677 smofc200@aol.com

Wilson Law Firm, P.C

Mr. Paul Wilson 323 W. Cano Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-0545 ....... Fax: (956) 316-0747

AUTOMOBILE BODy REPAIR & PAINTING BODy

Collision Masters

Ms. Nancy Dooley 801 W. Bus. 83 Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 686-5441 ....... Fax: (956) 682-2859 www.clarkchevrolet.com

Fiesta Chevrolet

Mr. Carl Johnson 317 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2727 www.fiestachevrolet.net

Flores Auto Sales Mr. Frank Flores RR 11 Box 774 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 781-2772

Flores Auto Sales

Mr. Frank Flores, III 2724 E Alberta Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 781-2772 ....... Fax: (956) 787-0934

Grande Auto Sales

Ms. Carmelita Lopez 617 W. Hwy. 83 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 702-4448 ....... Fax: (956) 702-8409

Hacienda Ford

Mr. William yoder y 3110 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1615......Fax: (956) 381-1782

AUTOMOBILE PARTS & SUPPLIES

Advance Auto Parts Ralph Macias 2809 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-1791

Minyard Auto Supply

Mr. Eddie Rivas 223 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1643 ....... Fax: (956) 383-8906

O’Reilly Auto Parts Mr. Jerry Guerra 1502 S. Mccoll Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-6835

AUTOMOBILE RENTAL

Advantage Rent A Car

Mr Eduardo Alanis 615 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 467-0352 ....... Fax: (956) 316-0832 arac.com

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Mr. Omar Escobar 800 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3815 ....... Fax: (956) 383-3312 www.enterprise.com

Thrifty Car Rental

Mr. Ben Corona 4221 S. Bus. 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1000 ....... Fax: (956) 383-2246

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE & REPAIR

Mr. Joel Garcia 11700 N. Rooth Rd Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 380-3368 ....... Fax: (956) 380-0822 www.collisionmasterinc.com

A & A Auto Repair & Wrecker Service

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

Joe’s Service Center

Bert Ogden Motors

Mrs. Janet Vackar 4221 S. Hwy 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-4444......Fax: (956) 584-3826 www.bertogden.com

Boggus Motor Sales, Inc.

Mr. Bob Boggus P. O. Box 2318 McAllen Tx 78502 (956) 686-7411 ....... Fax: (956) 630-0348 bbogguz@aol.com

Burns Motors

Mr. Joe Huston P. O. Box 1480 McAllen Tx 78502 (956) 682-1381 ....... Fax: (956) 984-4550

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Charles Clark Chevrolet

Mr. Alfonso Flores 8025 E. Hwy 107 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7362 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4664 Mr. Joe Garcia, Jr. 501 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1882 ....... Fax: (956) 318-1389 jgarcia@aol.com joe’stexaco.com

Midway Auto & Truck Service

Ms. Estella Campos RR 14 Box 778 Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 781-4793 ....... Fax: (956) 783-3011

Oil Can Harry’s 10 Minute Oil Change

Mr. Wayne Birdsong P.O. Box 8068 Weslaco TX 78596 (956) 318-1754 wbirdsong@hollonoil.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Burton Auto & Industrial, Inc.

Mr. Ramiro Benevidez 923 E. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-1665........ Fax: (956) 380-1678

Cornerstone Tire Complete Auto Care Mr. Albert Villarreal 5107 N. Jackson Rd Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 457-8108

O’Reilly Auto Parts Mr. Oscar Zapata 1310 Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3859

AUTOMOTIVEAUDIO AND ALARM SYSTEMS

American Audio Alarm, Tint and Auto Glass

Mr. Jaime Garcia 712 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-0554........ Fax: (956) 380-2592 jaimeviper1@aol.com

BAIL BONDSMEN

A-Quick Bail Bonds

Mr Rene Anzaldua 12409 Bail Bond Dr Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4646........ Fax: (956) 383-4504

Anzaldua Bail Bonds

Mr. Rene Anzaldua 12409 Bail Bond Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4116........ Fax: (956) 383-4504

BAKERY PRODUCTS

Exquista Tacofe & Bakery Ms. Norma Rodriguez 320 N. 12th Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3011

La Paloma Bakery & Tortilla Factory Mr. Servando Marroquin P.O. Box 2139 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 381-8845

La Reynera Bakery

Mr. Martin Orduna 922 w. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 380-2577........ Fax: (956) 584-2224

BANKS

Border Capital Bank

Mr. Mark A. Hernandez 4925 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 661-7805........ Fax: (956) 630-0409

Capital One

Ms. Alicia Salinas P.O. Box 57 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0148........ Fax: (956) 383-1425 See ad page Inside Back Cover

Capital One

Mrs. Ene Prado 300 S Closner Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 383-1676........ Fax: (956) 316-0619 See ad page Inside Back Cover

Chase Bank

Mr. Allen Shields P.O. Box 546 Alamo Tx 78516 (956) 781-2471........ Fax: (956) 702-6698

Elsa State Bank

Mr. Eddie De Leon 621 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-9590........ Fax: (956) 287-9599

First National Bank

Ms. Thelma Garcia P.O. Box 810 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-8151........ Fax: (956) 380-8521 See ad page 10

First National Bank

Ms. Janie Estevis 320 E. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-8151........ Fax: (956) 385-3415 www.webfnb.com See ad page 10

First National Bank

Mr. Mark Magee P.O. Box 810 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 380-5208........ Fax: (956) 383-3225 mark.magee@webfnb.com webfnb.com See ad page 10

Greater South Texas Bank

Mr. Alex Rios 2107 S. Mccoll Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 386-1010........ Fax: (956) 386-1088 www.gstbank.com

Inter National Bank

Ms. Cris Torres 1502 South Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 387-0200 Ext:1607 Fax: (956) 387-0632

International Bank of Commerce

Ms. Margie Santos P.O. Box 579 McAllen TX 78505-0579 (956) 686-0263........ Fax: (956) 632-3569 MROCHA@IBOC.COM See ad page 3

Lone Star National Bank

Mr. Elias Longoria 117 S. 10th Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 386-0134........ Fax: (956) 984-2711 lonestarnationalbank.com

Texas National Bank

Ms. Rachel Nevarez 4908 S. Jackson Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 217-7100........ Fax: (956) 217-7150 rmnevarez1@yahoo.com www.TexasNational.com

Texas State Bank

Mr. Bob Almendarez 2314 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 664-4100........ Fax: (956) 664-4122 b.almendarez@txstbk.com

Texas State Bank

BEER WHOLESALERS

Glazer’s

Mr. Neal Runnels P. O. Box 3264 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 686-0545........ Fax: (956) 686-2759 fneal310@aol.com

L & F Distributors Inc.

Mr. Robert Casso P.O. Box 3306 McAllen TX 78501 (956) 687-6206........ Fax: (956) 687-8569

BLOCK & BRICK

Valley Block & Brick

Mr. Jon McCoy, Sr. P. O. Box Z Pharr TX 78577-1226 (956) 787-3223........ Fax: (956) 787-5623

BUILDING CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION

Arturo V. Garza Builder Contractor Mr. Arturo V. Garza 7201 N. 25th Lane Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 212-1520

Benavidez Custom Home

Mr. Reynaldo Benavidez 2605 Melroy Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7686........ Fax: (956) 380-6193 benavidezcustomhomes@hotmail.com

C & R Construction

Mr. Rene Martinez 3304 Robin Ave. Pharr TX 78577 (956) 702-0678........ Fax: (956) 702-0671

Enriquez Enterprises

Mr. Gilbert Enriquez P.O. Box 2999 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 259-8005........ Fax: (956) 259-8009 genriquez@enriquezenterprises.com

Mr. Brian Disque 145 Paseo Del Prado Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 926-4200........ Fax: (956) 926-4205 b.disque@txstbk.com

Farias Construction

Wells Fargo Bank

Fresno Construction

Ms. Judith Flowers 2808 W. Trenton - Suite 100 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 664-4400........ Fax: (956) 664-4448 judith.y.flowers@wellsfargo.com

Banquet Hall RestAurant/Bar/Lounging

The Social Club

Ms. Arlina Casa 205 conquest Blvd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-4700........ Fax: (956) 393-2103

BAR & GRILL

Chaps Bar & Grill

Ms. Cynthia G. Bocanegra 209 E. Baylor Ave Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 316-2350........ Fax: (956) 661-9396 cbocanegra@ winningmortgagesolutions.com

BEAUTY CONSULTANTS

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Sales Director Ms. Marie S. Garcia 609 Delia Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 533-0090 mariegarcia@marykay.com

BEAUTY SALON/NAILS

Attitudes Beauty Boutique

Mrs. Sandra Y. Gonzalez 300 S. Jackson Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-8933........ Fax: (956) 387-0467

Karla’s Best Little “Hair” House in Texas Mr. Joseph E. Chery 508 W. Canton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-1868

Portal Beauty Escape

Mr. Alfredo Soliz 215 Conquest Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-0500........ Fax: (956) 383-0510

Mr. Juan Farias 3522 Viento Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 221-2234........ Fax: (956) 782-7413 L.W. Downing 724 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 381-8875........ Fax: (956) 287-0559

Gary Burch Construction Company

Mr. Gary Burch 2405 Garza Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1041 Fax: (956) 383-4149 dburch1074@aol.com New Homes Lots for Sale Rental Homes Available

Huff Construction Mr. Howard Huff 2020 Renee Lane Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1736

Image Builders

Mr. Israel Diaz 5804 N. 29th Lane Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 687-4092

Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co.

Mr. Robert Closner P.O. Box 170 Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 565-2688........ Fax: (956) 565-0347 closner@hiline. net

Joe Williamson Construction Company, Inc

Mr. Joe Williamson P.O. Box 4352 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 781-9781........ Fax: (956) 787-2113

K B Home, Inc.

Ms. Myssie Barajas 1800 S. Main St. - Suite 850 McAllen TX 78503 (956) 661-6500.......Fax: (956) 994-0678

Mastercrafters Construction Mr. Ron Rock 4717 N. 4th St. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 607-8745

Moorhouse Construction

Mr. Tim Rubley 1910 Loop 499 - Suite 107 Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 428-9400........ Fax: (956) 428-9668

Obra Homes, Inc.

Mr. Tommy Brownell 3900 N. 10th St. - Suite 850 McAllen TX 78501-1705 (956) 668-1432........ Fax: (956) 664-4034

Pueblo Construction, LLC

Mr. Jim Merryman P.O. Box 4564 McAllen TX 78502-4564 (956) 971-8226........ Fax: (956) 971-8616

Ray Salinas Construction

Ray Salinas 2411 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7837........ Fax: (956) 383-2737

Rodriguez Construction

Mr. Juan Rodriguez 2115 S. McColl Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 630-2711........ Fax: (956) 287-2136

Shea Construction, Inc.

Mr. Hector Casas 217 Conquest Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 393-2100........ Fax: (956) 393-2103 sheaconstruction@aol.com www.sheaconstruction.com

Sierra Madre Ltd.

Raul Villarreal 4712 N. McColl Rd McAllen TX 78504 (956) 655-1909........ Fax: (956) 668-8096

Triso’s Home Builders Mr. Tirso C. Acevedo RR 11 Box 704 Mission TX 78572 (956) 739-9433

Velasco Construction

Mr. Claudio Velasco 3313 N. McColl Rd. McAllen TX 78501 (956) 630-5369........ Fax: (956) 972-0116

BUILDING MATERIALS

McCoy Building Supply Centers Ms. Cesly Burrell 1200 IH-35 N. San Marcos TX 78667 (512) 353-5400 Ext:688 Fax: (512) 395-6608

Business Development

Maxus Technology Services Mr. John Pemberton 2215 Diplomat Drive Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 607-0702

BUSINESS MACHINES

Southwest Business Machines

Mr. Roy Schwarz 1205 E. Hackberry McAllen TX 78501 (956) 686-5508........ Fax: (956) 618-2642

BUSINESS PARK

Del Prado, Inc.

Mr. A.A. Munoz II, Jr. P.O. Box 9600 McAllen TX 78502-9600 (956) 631-3444........ Fax: (956) 631-7922

CARWASH

Monster Carwash

Mr. Cesar Barbin 2702 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-9274........ Fax: (800) 867-6561

Cattle

Johnny Walker Group Mr. Santos Escobar RR 6 Box 552 R Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 212-7991

CEMETERY

Hillcrest Memorial Park

Ms. Ludy Flores P.O. Box 629 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-2775........ Fax: (956) 287-1731

Val Verde Memorial Gardens

Mr. Danny Mills P.O. Box 671 Donna TX 78537 (956) 464-6060........ Fax: (956) 464-6284

Chamber of Commerce

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce

Mrs. Letty Martinez P.O. Box 85 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-4974........ Fax: (956) 380-3621 chamber @edinburg.com

CHILD CARE

New Resurrection Construction

Mr. Victor Ramos 4622 S. Bus. Hwy 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 792-8513........ Fax: (956) 381-5801

Ochoa’s Construction Quality Homes Mr. Teofilo Ochoa P.O. Box 6063 Mcallen TX 78503 (956) 460-0337

PCR Construction/Development, Inc. Mr. Ruben Cazares P.O Box 3848 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-9114

Gaby’s Day Care Center Inc. 1&2

R. Cavazos Construction

Learning Garden Child Care Center

R.L. Construction

Ms. Gabriela Aguillon 422 E Samano Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-0460........ Fax: (956) 380-2909 Ms. Letty Martinez 2322 E. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-8863........ Fax: (956) 383-0982

COMMERCIAL TRUCK DEALER

Valley Volvo Truck Center, Inc.

Ms. Tammy Cuellar P.O. Box 1090 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 787-0031........ Fax: (956) 787-1303

Comics & Trading Cards

Hobbies & Heroes

Mr. Cris Salazar 5401 N. 10th St. #127 Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 668-9700

Myth Adventures

Mr. Helgi Davis 4617 N. 10th St. Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 687-3104........ Fax: (956) 631-9636

Computer Network Service

Mr. Marco Garcia 1053 W. Mile 3 Road Mission TX 78574 (956) 207-4855........ Fax: (866) 243-3264

CONCRETE

Fred Palacios Enterprises

Mr. Fred Palacios P.O. Box 1518 Edinburg Tx 78540 (956) 381-9886........ Fax: (956) 383-5854

Transit Mix Concrete & Materials

Mr. Ken Duke P.O. Box 3414 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 386-1452........ Fax: (956) 386-1477

Triple E Concrete Works Mr. Eli E. Gonzalez 1819 Highland Park Mission TX 78572 (956) 292-5272

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

A-SJ Properties Inc.

Ms. Minerva Anaya 2826 Fountain Plaza Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-9882........ Fax: (956) 381-0222

Bob Rodriguez Construction

Mr. Sal Rodriguez 505 W. 10th San Juan TX 78589 (956) 787-4103........ Fax: (956) 783-6064

Cascada Construction

Mr. Filiberto Rincon PO Box 87 Hidalgo TX 78557 (956) 551-0375........ Fax: (956) 843-7117

G & Son Construction

Mr. Gilbert Garza 904 Diplomat Pharr TX 78577 (956) 457-5566........ Fax: (956) 781-6185

Kingdom Rock Homes

Susie Salinas 2727 Leslie St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-0438........ Fax: (956) 380-0735

Mr. Roberto Cavazos 3022 Iris St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 648-5661 Mr. Roel Lozano Rt 7 Box 2565 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-1568

S. Lozano’s Construction Ms. Sylvia Solorzano 15824 North Gaston Circle Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 739-5131

South Texas Site Construction Mr. Rey Expericueta RR. 1 Box 550 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-3373

Trev-Co Design Build Mr. Antonio Trevino, Jr. 5003 Mariposa St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 533-8303

CONSULTANTS

Development Consultants, Inc.,

Mr. Robert Pena, Jr. 4622 S. Bus. 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 207-3644........ Fax: (956) 318-1071

CONTRACTORS / ENGiNES / GENERATORS

RGV Lone Star Builders Mr. Jose J. .Saldivar, Jr. 4601 W. Expressway 83 Mission TX 78572 (956) 578-1430

Waukesha-Pearce Ind. Inc.

Mr. L.C. Smith 201 W. Expressway 83 San Juan TX 78589 (956) 787-4231........ Fax: (956) 787-0342 www.wpi.com

CONVENIENCE STORES

El Jinete Drive Thru

Ms. Marivel Correa Valdez 501 W. University Dr Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-6100........ Fax: (956) 383-4228

El Tigre Food Store

Mr. Carlos Garza 2105 Remington Ave. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-8077........ Fax: (956) 287-0469

El Tigre Food Store

Ms. Sandra Garza 2105 Remington Ave. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-8077........ Fax: (956) 287-0469

COPY MACHINES & SUPPLIES

Copy Express

Mr. Robert Chapa 2405-B W. University Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 318-5995........ Fax: (956) 318-5989 copy-express@sbcglobal.net See ad page 11

Core Business Solutions, Inc.

Mr. Mitch Killion 1301 E. Jasmine Ave. McAllen TX 78501 (956) 631-9393........ Fax: (956) 971-8357

Digital Office System

Mr. Daniel Montero 4800 W. Expwy 83 McAllen TX 78501 (956) 630-1877.......Fax: (956) 683-9565 jmendez@digitalrgv.com digitalrgv.com

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CORRUGATED BOXES

International Paper Company

Mr. Ron Rodgers 1501 N. Closner Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3811 ....... Fax: (956) 383-6282

DENT ENT SPECIALIST

Dent Specialist

Mr. Johnny Gonzalez 602 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-7111 ....... Fax: (956) 287-0511

Temple Inland

Mr. Jeff Grossman 1010 E. Chapin Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 387-8100 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0456 JGrossm@iccnet.com www.inland.com

COSMETICS

Mary Kay Cosmetics Ms Maggie Pereyra 1317 Maltexe St. Edinburg TX 78540 (619) 997-2896

COUNTyy OFFICES

Dori Contreras Garza 13th Court of Appeals

Ms. Dori Contreras Garza 100 E. Cano Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-2405 ....... Fax: (956) 318-2403 dori_garza@msn.com

CREDIT UNION

County-Municipal Employees Credit Union

Mr. Sergio Abreu 3010 S. McColl Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 383-6263 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0552 President@cmecyou.org www.cmecyou.org

DENTIST

Charles L. Fortson - D.D.S. Dr. Charles Fortson P.O. Box 1026 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-3531

Eutiquio M. Elizondo, Jr. - D.D.S.

Dr. Eutiquio Elizondo 100 E. Ebony Lane Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 380-3636 ....... Fax: (956) 316-3866

General Dentistry Center

Dr. Robert Kent 4502 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 630-4900 ....... Fax: (956) 682-9806

Larry N. Balli, D.D.S., Inc.

Dr. Larry N. Balli 1123 S. 10th St. Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 318-3384 ....... Fax: (956) 380-1414

Lee Family Dentistry

Dr. Yuen K. Lee 3802 S. Hwy. 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5330 ....... Fax: (956) 386-0049

McColl Dental Center

Mr. Adam Carrillo 1314 S. McColl Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-1582 ....... Fax: (956) 380-1176

Edinburg Teacher’s Credit Union

Mr. Jeffrey Moats 900 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-3511 ....... Fax: (956) 381-8206

CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS

DESIGN CONSULTANTS

Custom Design Solutions

Mr. Robert Gonzalez 1418 Pecan Blvd Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 618-1140 ....... Fax: (956) 618-1019 www.cds-rgv.com

Agriliance, LLC

Ms. Debbie Drewry 501 E. Monte Cristo Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-0710 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4215 DABarry@agriliance.com www.agriliance.com

Wilbur Ellis Company Mr. Andy Hill 3809 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4901

CUSTOM MAGAZINE PUBLISHING

Journal Communications

Mr. Rick James 361 Mallory Station Rd. Franklin TN 37067 (800) 333-8842 ....... Fax: (615) 771-0079

CUSTOM VISION

Manrique Custom Vision Ms Sonia Gallegos 2518 W. Trenton Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 661-9000

D DANCE SCHOOL

All That Dance

Nadia L. Valdez 323 E. Owassa Rd Ste 21 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 702-0933 ....... Fax: (956) 702-0933 nadiavaldez23@aol.com

Dancentre of Edinburg

Ms. Ms. Yvonne Guajardo 2750 Hedfelt Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2623 ....... Fax: (815) 333-1399 dancentreofedinburg@yahoo.com www.dancentreofedinburg.com

DECORATIVE CONCRETE

Borders By Design

Mr. Rick Hernandez 11001 N. 10th St. A McAllen TX 78504 (956) 259-8012 ....... Fax: (956) 259-8012 www.bordersbydesign.net

DEVELOPER

Burns Brothers Development

Mr. Adrian Arriaga 3700 N. 10th st. Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 992-0456......Fax: (956) 630-1098

Dele’mar Development Mr. Javier Hernandez 214 E. Chaparral San Juan TX 78589 (956) 460-4884

Edinburg Industrial Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Robert Gandy, III P. O. Box 338 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 380-8514 ....... Fax: (956) 381-1607

J.A.R Development Co.

Mr. Jaime A. Rodriguez 3907 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 384-9290 ....... Fax: (956) 384-9234

DRUG & ALCOHOL LCOHOL TESTING

N.T.C. Drug & Alcohol Testing Services Susan Sanchez 104 South 12th Street Edinburg TX 78539 Fax: (956) 289-8378

DRy CLEANERS DRy

D & M Cleaners

Mr. Marty Moore 701 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2472

Eco-Cleaners

Jose Valdez 2117 E. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-8188

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Edinburg Economic Develop. Corp.

Mr. Ramiro Garza 602 W. University - Suite B Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7124 ....... Fax: (956) 380-2738 ramiro@edinburgedc.com edinburgedc.com

EDUCATION CONSULTANTS

Region One Education Service Center

Mr. Gilbert Herrera 1900 W. Schunior Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 984-6280 ....... Fax: (956) 984-6289 gilberth@esconett.org

EDUCATION / STUDENT LOANS

CoStep-Council for South Texas Economic Progress

Mr. Moise Essounga 2540 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 971-3303 ....... Fax: (956) 971-3321 messoungo@costep.org www.costep.org.

ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS

D & F Industries

Mr. Ken Hausenfluck P.O. Box C Pharr TX 78577 (956) 781-2496 ....... Fax: (956) 781-0333

ELECTRIC - EQUIP. & SUPP. (WHOLESALE)

NUNN Electric Supply Corporation

Mr. Luis Gazca 1924 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 618-2874 ....... Fax: (956) 618-3208

EMPLO MENT SERVICES EMPLOy

Express Personnel Services

Mr. Chuck Crowsey P.O. Box 593 Mission Tx 78572 (956) 686-7426 ....... Fax: (956) 686-7420

Matt Foerster 504 N. 10th St. - Suite B-1 & B-2 McAllen TX 78501 (956) 664-WORK....Fax: (956) 664-1511 jobs@ mcallentx.expresspersonnel.com www.expresspersonnel.com See ad page 5

Pronto Development

Manpower Temporary Services

LMB Partnership, LTD

Mr. Horacio Vargas P.O. Box 2665 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 381-9320 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0398

Santa Cruz Land Sales

Mr. Richard Rupert P.O. Box 959 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-0868 ....... Fax: (956) 383-2301

DIESEL

Castillo’s Diesel Inc. Mr. Aaron Castillo RR 15 Box 6065 Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 221-5895

DISTRIBUTION

Reliv

Mr. Ron Frankl Reicks 8722 E Hwy 107 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 279-0110

20 edinburg chAmber of commerce

Noe Garza Engineers, Inc.

Guerra Brothers

PSA Engineering

Schaleben Ranch

Mr. Noe Garza 204 W. 495 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 783-1207 ....... Fax: (956) 783-1209 nge1@flash.net Pann S. SRIBHEN 17819 dAVENPORT RD SUITE 215 DALLAS TX 75252 (972) 248-9651 ....... Fax: (972) 248-9681

Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc.

Mr. Alfonso Quintanilla 124 E. Stubbs Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 381-6480 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0527

Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.

Mr. Martin Vila 800 E. Hackberry McAllen TX 78501 (956) 682-5332 ....... Fax: (956) 382-5487

Rio Delta Surveying

Ms. Merelda Gonzalez 8207 Mateo Escobar Monte Alto TX 78538 (956) 262-0222 ....... Fax: (956) 262-6861

Rodriguez Engineering

Mr. Leo L. Rodriguez PO Box 1830 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 491-1013 ....... Fax: (956) 381-1389

ENGRAVING (SIGNS/NAME BADGES/DESK PLATES)

Fawcett’s Engraving & Square Dance Shop

Ms. Patsy F. Merrill 412 W. Sam Houston Pharr TX 78577 (956) 787-1116 ....... Fax: (956) 782-7887

ETIQUETTE CONSULTANTS

Eggleston Group International

Mrs. Vannessa Eggleston P.O. Box 3735 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 467-5197 ....... Fax: (956) 467-1918 info@egglestongroup.com www.egglestongroup.com

EXCAVATING COMPANy

D.M. Roth Excavatin Co.

Mr. Joe Roth 5820 N. Cage Pharr TX 78577 (956) 787-4869 ....... Fax: (956) 787-2885

FAMIL FAMIL AMILyy MEDICINE

Rita Gigi Villanueva MD, PA

Ms Nidia Cantu 801 E. Nolana Ste 4 Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 668-8558 ....... Fax: (956) 631-8062

FARM EQUIPMENT

Amigo Power Equipment

Mr. Kent Johnson 304 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-6289 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0787

FARM & RANCH SUPPLIES (FEED & SEED)

J.E. Saenz & Associates, Inc.

Mr. Eddie Saenz P.O. Box 3293 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-2984 ....... Fax: (956) 383-3736 eddie@jesaenz.com www.jesaenz.com

Javier Hinojosa Engineering

Mr. Javier Hinojosa 416 East Dove Ave. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 668-1588 ....... Fax: (956) 994-8102

Melden & Hunt, Inc.

Mr. Fred Kurth 115 W. McIntyre St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-0981 ....... Fax: (956) 381-1839 fkurth@meldenandhunt.com

Mrs. Hale Schaleben P. O. Box 216 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-2555

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Greater Texas Federal Credit Union

Ms. Susana Rodriguez 2520 S. I Road Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-8334 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0315 See ad page 6

FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS

Primerica Financial Services

Mr Paul A. Gonzalez 900 Villas Dez Norte Weslaco TX 78596 (956) 975-5219 ....... Fax: (877) 231-5614

FLOOR COVERING

Mission Tile Inc.

Mrs. Esther Ramirez P.O. Box 1578 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0113 ....... Fax: (956) 381-8265

FLORISTS

Allen Floral

Mr. Francisco Tinoco 1320 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-8611 ....... Fax: (956) 383-1360

Eva’s Flowers Baskets & Gifts

Ms. Evangelina Vangraupen 301 W. Schunior St. Edinburg` TX 78541 (956) 381-4555......Fax: (956) 381-4555

FLOWERS & GIFTS

Little Audry’s Flower & Gifts Ms. Angie Lugo 511 E. Schunior Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 624-2859

Nancy’s Flower Shop Ms. Nancy Salinas 700 E. Sam Houston Pharr TX 78577 (956) 787-5187

FLUIDS & SUPPLy UPPL UPPLy

EN-VI FLUIDS & SUPPL SUPPLy Mr. Juan DelaCruz P.O. Box 281 Edinburg TX 78539

FOOD SERVICES

Rodeo Concessions Mr. Ronnie Allred 4122 Karen Lane Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-8611

FOOD SPECIALTIES

Zepol Dietary Consults

Ms. Mary Ochoa 5000 W. Military Hwy. - Suite 115 McAllen TX 78503 (956) 630-9415 ....... Fax: (956) 971-9187

ENGINEERS

Mr. “Felo” Guerra P.O. Box 38 Linn TX 78563 (956) 383-2602 ....... Fax: (956) 383-2902 felogb@aol.com

Martin Farm & Ranch Supply Inc. Mr. A. A. Martin 215 E. Monte Cristo Rd. Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 383-4949 Fax: (956) 383-6768 DOUGM@GRANDERIVER.NET

Texastar Seed, Inc.

Mr. Christophe Veron 601 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-0212 ....... Fax: (956) 316-0395

FARMERS/RANCHERS/ PROPERTyy MANAGEMENT

EIA Properties Ltd.

Mr. Cullen Looney P.O. Box 118 Edinburg Tx 78540 (956) 383-1341 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5060

Ms Patricia G. Lopez 3204 S. Sugar Rd. Einburg TX 78539 (956) 380-0798 ....... Fax: (956) 380-0550 www.zepol.dietary.com

FORKLIFT DEALERS/REPAIR

J V Equipment

Mr. Jim Mehis P.O. Box 509 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0777 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0862 sales@jvequipment.com jvequipment.com

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home

Mr. Johnny Garcia 322 E. Kuhn Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4931 ....... Fax: (956) 383-3481 Johnny.Garcia@CarriageServices.com

Gonzalez Family Funeral Home

Mr. Sonny Gonzalez 812 E. Cano Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 380-0444 ....... Fax: (956) 380-0450

Memorial Funeral Home

Mr. Leon De Leon P.O. Box 125 San Juan TX 78589 (956) 787-1415 ....... Fax: (956) 787-2210 memfuneral@aol.com

Skinner - Silva Funeral Home

Mr. Ward Skinner P.O. Box 629 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-2775 ....... Fax: (956) 383-2776

FUNITURE SALES

Aarons

Mr Arturo Banda 2405 W. University Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 380-6909

FURNITURE DEALERS

Edelstein’s Better Furniture

Mr. Milo Thompson 410 East University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-0988 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0994

GIFTS & SPECIALTyy ITEMS

La Rose Jewelry & Gifts Mr. Raul Lopez, Jr. 2525 S. Hwy 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2712

GLASS

G & S Auto Glass

Mr. Gus Casas 602 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-1162 ....... Fax: (956) 318-1703

Risica & Sons, Inc.

Mr. Ron Risica 403 E. Expressway 83 San Juan TX 78589 (956) 781-3840 ....... Fax: (956) 782-5916

GOLF COURSE

Los Lagos Golf Club

Mr. John Haley 1720 S. Raul Longoria Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-0444 ....... Fax: (956) 289-8275

Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club & Real Estate

Mr. David Kotzur 2919 N. Kenyon Rd. Edinburg Tx 78541 (956) 318-0200 ....... Fax: (956) 318-0201

GRAPHIC DESIGNS

Liz Gonzalez Designs

Ms. Liz Gonzalez P.O. Box 6586 McAllen TX 78502-6586 (956) 687-9334 ....... Fax: (956) 631-3462

GROCERS

H-E-B

Mr. Hector Zamora 1212 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-9136 ....... Fax: (956) 380-2850

H-E-B Edinburg #2

Mr. Rey Garza 2700 W. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4083 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4610

Wal-Mart

Ms. Tanya Flores 1724 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-6674 ....... Fax: (956) 380-0428

HAIRSTyLISTS

Diva’s Hair Studio

Ms. Melissa & Esmeralda Arce 2350 E. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-9700

HARDWARE

Broadway Hardware & Gifts - Edinburg

Mr. Tony Aguirre, Jr. 305 E. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5603........ Fax: (956) 318-0973

HEALTH CARE

600+ GymSpa LP

Ms. Brook Harbisum 2202 Cornerstone Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 630-6001........ Fax: (956) 630-1103

DJC Health Care Mr. Rigo Villarreal 3607 N. Bryan Mission TX 78572 (956) 867-3583

HOSPITALS

Cornerstone Regional Hospital

Ms Francina Atkins 3202 Cornerstone Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 618-4444........ Fax: (956) 618-4242 : liresendez@aol.com

Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance

Mrs. Marissa Castaneda 5501 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 661-7100........ Fax: (956) 661-7361 m.casteneda@dhr-rgv.com www.DHR-RGV.com

South Texas Health System

Ms. Linda Resendez 1102 W. Trenton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 388-6000........ Fax: (956) 388-6020 edinburgregional.com

Health Clinics

Monzer H Yazji, MD & Associates

Ms. Safaa Nazif 502 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 292-0100.......Fax: (956) 383-1906

HEALTH & FITNESS

Cornerstone Fitness Center

HOTELS & MOTELS

Best WesternEdinburg Inn and Suites

Mr. Mike Govind 2708 S. Bus. Hwy. 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-0442........ Fax: (956) 318-0702 godevco@aol.com www.bestwestern.com/ edinburg inn and suites

Ms. Linda Gomez P.O. Box 702199 McAllen TX 78504 (956) 686-0123........ Fax: (956) 686-1401

Comfort Inn & Suites - Edinburg

Health & Wellness

Echo Hotel & Conference Center

Pure Results & Co. Mr. Pierre K. Byers 2236 Diplomat Dr Edinburg TX 78539 (818) 795-8680

HIGH SPEED COPYING & GRAPHICS

CopyZone

Mr. Tony Corso 4131 N. 10th St. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 668-9600........ Fax: (956) 668-9603 tony@copyzone.net www.copyzone.qzone.com

Home Builders

D.R Horton Americas Builder

Mr. Omar Flores 1524 N. Mccoll Rd. Ste.150 Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 668-8300........ Fax: (956) 668-8303

Mr. Kulwinder Binning 4001 S. Closner Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-1117........ Fax: (956) 318-0557 Mr. Stephen Reynolds P.O. Box 27 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-3823........ Fax: (956) 383-5166

Edinburg Executive Inn

Mr. Mike Patel 2006 S. Closner Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 380-6201........ Fax: (956) 381-0807 eeiexeinn@yahoo.com www.executiveinn-edinburg.com See ad page 5

Embassy Suites Hotel

Mr. Joe Colunga 1800 S. 2nd St. McAllen TX 78503 (956) 686-3000........ Fax: (956) 631-8362

La Copa Inn & Suites Mr. Rocky Patel 1210 E. Canton Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-8888

Motel 6 HOME HEALTH SERVICE

Beyamar Home Health & Hospice Services

Mr. Jay Bhakta 1806 S. Closner Edinburt TX 78539 (956) 383-8800........ Fax: (956) 383-1540

Ms. Jennifer Cavazos 3031 W. Alberta Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 631-1408........ Fax: (956) 631-7222 www.beyamar.com

Rex Motel

Champion Health Care

Super 8 Motel

Ms Joann Aguilar 905 N. Sugar Rd Ste M Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-1520........ Fax: (956) 318-1530

Health Care Unlimited, Inc.

Mr. Joseph Ramon, III 522 E. Dove McAllen TX 78504 (956) 994-9911........ Fax: (956) 630-0452 HCUNUM1@AOL.com

Mr. Yogish Bhakta 2207 S. Closner Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5681........ Fax: (956) 383-7574

Palm Valley Health Care

Ms. Lali Canales 119 E. Canton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 292-0900........ Fax: (956) 292-0918

South Texas Health Care

Ms. Janie Palacios 612 N. Mccoll Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 668-7842........ Fax: (956) 668-7847

HOME REPAIR & REMODELING

Property Inspectors, Inc.

Mr. Frank Cepeda 1305 E. Nolana Ste. G McAllen TX 78501 (956) 631-3797........ Fax: (956) 631-4683

Ms Rachel Hernandez 1116 E. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-1919........ Fax: (956) 316-1820 ayraquelita@aol.com

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER

Calpine Magic Valley Generating Station Mr. Jim Beckett 3333 N. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-1068 Ext:15 Fax: (956) 287-1278 waynev@calpine.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Charlie Espinosa Justice of the Peace

Charlie Espinoza 212 N. 12th Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-4473........ Fax: (956) 380-4029

Crissy D. Guidry

Ms. Crissy D. Guidry 801 Nolana - Suite 325 McAllen TX 78504 (956) 686-2300........ Fax: (956) 686-8107

David Torres

Mr. David Torres 3901 W. Schunior Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-3388

Edna Pena

Ms Edna Pena 604 Ric Mar Rd. edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7070

Frank Lara

Mr. Frank Lara 2813 Stoneview Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-6161

Gene Espinoza

Mr. Gene Espinoza 510 S. Dove Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 874-7247 geneespinoza@aol.com

Glen David Moyes

Mr. Glen D. Moyes 7205 N. 28th st Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 566-2966........ Fax: (956) 381-2407 glenmoyes@utpa.edu

Gregory “Greg” Garcia, School Board Member

Mr. Gregory Garcia 604 E. Van Week Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-1486........ Fax: (956) 968-8612

Juan J. Hinojosa Texas State Senator

Senator Juan J. Hinojosa 612 Nolana - Suite 410-B McAllen TX 78504 (956) 972-1841........ Fax: (956) 686-8462

Access Insurance

Ms Rina Casas 418 W. Alberta Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 702-9002........ Fax: (956) 702-9344

Alexia Financial Services

Mr. Alex Zuniga 4622 S. Bus. 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-5800........ Fax: (956) 381-5801

Brook Insurance

Ms. Virginia Foster P.O. Box 390 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 240-9218

Eddie Marburger, Jr. - Insurance

Mr. Eddie Marburger, Jr. P.O. Box 1018 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0117........ Fax: (956) 383-0195

Ray Villarreal Farmers Ins. Dist. Mgr. Mr. Ray Villarreal P.O. Box 297 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-8841........ Fax: (956) 383-8861

Sam Saldivar State Farm Insurance

Mr. Sam Saldivar 2108 S. Hwy 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4312.......Fax: (956) 383-4418

State Farm Insurance Juan Cazares

Mr. Juan Cazares 1408 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-0928........ Fax: (956) 318-1761 juan.cazares.b71L@statefarm.com

Valley Insurance Services

Mr. Skipper Smith 312 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1696.......Fax: (956) 383-6195

Xavier Pena Insurance Agency Inc.

Mr. Xavier Pena 2518 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 387-0107........ Fax: (956) 387-0891

insurance health life dental

Aflac

Ms. Kathy Johnson 4305 N. 10th Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 778-5777

Alfaro Insurance Agency

Mr. Armando Alfaro 3602 N. McColl rd. Ste. 106 Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 683-8901........ Fax: (956) 683-8902

INTERNET ADVERTISING & DEVELOPMENT

ZLAAP

Mr Juan Infante Po Box3466 Brownsville TX 78523 (956) 465-5497 texas@zlaap.com www.zlaap.com

Mr. Rocky Patel 202 North Hwy. 281 Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 381-1688........ Fax: (956) 381-1688 See ad page Inside Front Cover

Martha Dela Garza

Texan Guest Ranch

Ricardo P. Rodriguez, Jr.

Jeff Shooshtari 5101 S. McColl Rd. Ste. C Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 618-3343........ Fax: (956) 618-3383

Romeo Villarreal

International Investigating Agency LLC

Ms. Sandra Womack 8301 N. Ware Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 686-1578........ Fax: (956) 686-1570

House Calls

Mr. Kevin Bailey 5501 N. McColl McAllen TX 78504 (956) 682-2273........ Fax: (956) 682-8732

IMPORTING/EXPORTING SERVICES

Ay Tu Mexican Imports

HOUSING AUTHORITY

Edinburg Housing Authority

Mrs. Estella Trevino P.O. Box 295 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-3839........ Fax: (956) 380-6308

HUNTING & FISHING

La Media Lodge

Mr. Kris Kallina #1 Chapa Rd. Linn TX 78563 (956) 845-6600........ Fax: (956) 383-6287 www.lamedialodge.com

Ms Martha De la Garza 522 E Sprague Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 387-0028 Mr. Ricardo P. Rodriguez, Jr. 3121 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-0099........ Fax: (956) 318-0877 Mr. Romeo Villarreal 1808 Ann Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-1800

Walter Greene

Dr. Walter Greene 2201 Point West Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-8485........ Fax: (775) 860-8550 walter greene@hotmail.com

INSURANCE

Abel Luna Insurance Mr. Abel Luna 6101 N. 23rd St Ste. J Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 631-6401

INTERNET SERVICES/WEBSITE

Twin Wireless Internet

INVESTIGATORS

Mr. Martin N. Cantu 219 S. Cage Ste. 8 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 783-6111

Valley Metro Security, LLC

Ms. Francisco J. Guerrero 3111 S. Bus. Hwy. 281 - Suite 2B Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-7600........ Fax: (956) 287-7605

INVESTMENTS

Edward Jones Investments

Mr. Steve Alaniz 2524 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 661-9183........ Fax: (956) 329-9272 www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones Investments

Mr. Abel Leal 2604 W. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-1877........ Fax: (956) 287-0340 abel.j.leal@sbcglobal.net

Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.

Mr. Larry Jordan 1717 Main St. Dallas TX 75201-7361 (214) 658-1970........ Fax: (214) 658-1671 LEJORDAN@FLASH.NET

JE Champion Financial

Mrs Letty Champion 1205 E Fortress St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 457-6497........ Fax: (956) 289-1582

Raymond James Financial Services

Mr. Victor V. Valverde Texas State Bank Tower McAllen TX 78501 (956) 668-9060........ Fax: (956) 668-7117

Sprague Property Joint Venture

Mr. Jaime A. Rodriguez 3907 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 384-9290........ Fax: (956) 384-9234

IRRIGATION

Hidalgo County Irrigation District #1

Mr. Rusty McDaniel P.O. Box 870 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-3886........ Fax: (956) 383-5593 rustyhcid1@rioplexwireless.com

JEWELRY

Lighting

Zerimar Lighting Solutions

Mr. Ramiro Ramirez 2010 Houston Ave Mcallen TX 78502 (956) 683-7750........ Fax: (956) 683-7753

Linen and Uniforms

Admiral Linen & Uniform Services

Carlos Cancino 2030 Kipling Houston TX 77098 (713) 529-2608........ Fax: (713) 529-3061

LIQUOR STORE

Holiday Wine & Liquor Mr. David Hernandez 305 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-1355

LIVESTOCK HAULERS

Goodwyn Trucking

Mr. B. Goodwyn P. O. Box 1061 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-6031........ Fax: (956) 383-5686

MANUFACTURERS & PROCESSORS

Azteca Milling, L.P.

Mr. Ignacio Hernandez P.O. Box 141 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-4911........ Fax: (956) 383-8346 ignacio_hernandez@aztecamilling.com

Margo’s Fine Jewelry & Photography

Kolder, Inc.

Mr. Julio Gonzalez 1021-A S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5544

Mr. Charlie Meyer P.O. Box 100 Edinburg Tx 78540 (956) 381-9851........ Fax: (956) 383-0502 kolder@worldnet.att.net

N.J. Jewelers

Reynolds International, L.P.

Mr. Harinder Jain 2201 N. 10th St. at Petite Mall McAllen TX 78501 (956) 687-3386........ Fax: (956) 686-3321

LANDSCAPING

Tuff Turf Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Mr. Edgar Condon 1511 Vina Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-6745........ Fax: (956) 380-3945

LAWN & GARDEN SALES/SERVICE

Valley Garden Center

Mr. Andy Guidry P.O. Box 5429 McAllen TX 78502-5429 (956) 682-9411........ Fax: (956) 682-5604

LAWN MAINTENANCE

J.D.’s Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance

Ms. Maria Z. Delgado P.O. Box 4405 Edinburg TX 78540-4405 (956) 571-0941........ Fax: (956) 702-0860

Lawn Care Experts Mr. Albert de Leon 1119 W. Schunior Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 655-6883

Legislative Consulting

Legislative News Media Services Mr. David A. Diaz P.O. Box 774 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 279-3132 legislativemedia@aol.com www.edinburgpolitics.com

LIBRARY

Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library

Ms. Leticia S. Leija 1906 S. Closner Blvd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-6246........ Fax: (956) 292-2026 www.edinburg.lib.tex.us

Ms. Paula Moore P. O. Box 550 McAllen TX 78505 (956) 687-7500........ Fax: (956) 630-5263 MsPRMoore@aol.com reynoldsinternational.com

MARBLE

Edinburg Marble

Ms. Myrna Guerra P. O. Box 3221 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0598........ Fax: (956) 383-3492

MASON CONTRACTORS

Edinburg Masonry Mr. Jaime Castro 4504 N. Gwin Rd. Edinburg T 78539 (956) 207-5071

MEAT PRODUCTS/PROCESSING

Bob Stark’s Beef Shop

Mr. Benny Rodriguez 707 Dove McAllen TX 78504 (956) 682-9331 Fax: (956) 682-5075 Ext:5

Valdez Meats & Catering

Mr. Jose Valdez 917 S. 18th Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-8622........ Fax: (956) 287-7437

MEDICAL / PHYSICIAN SERVICES

Center for Pain Management PLLC Ms. Nora Cisneros 2637 CornerStone BLVD Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 631-9041

Renaissance Sleep Center, L.L.C Annette Riggo 5511 Doctor’s Drive Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 971-5505

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

United DME Inc.

Mr. Juan Deleon 2318 E. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-0663........ Fax: (956) 287-0674

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MEDICARE

Texas HealthSpring

Ms. Rose Ramirez 222 E. Van Buren Ste 610 Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 202-1950 ....... Fax: (956) 584-5836 rramirez@gulfquest.net

MUSEUM

Museum of South Texas History

Mrs. Shan Rankin 121 E. McIntyre St. Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 383-6911 ....... Fax: (956) 381-8518 www.riograndeborderlands.org See ad page Outside Back Cover

MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS

Chorizo de San Manuel, Inc.

Mrs. Vicky Flores 36080 N. Hwy 281 Edinburg Tx 78541 (956) 383-8751 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0334

MOBILE HOME & R.V. PARKS

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHy

John & Audrey Martin Martin Refuge

Mr. John Martin 2112 W. University #801 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-1264 ....... Fax: (956) 381-8422

Citrus Mobile Park

Ms. Sharon Miller 1700 Orange Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5757 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5757

Orange Grove R. V. Park

Mrs. Rosemary Hensley 4901 East State Highway 107 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7931 ....... Fax: (956) 383-1482 OGRVP@AOL.COM

Royal Palms R.V. Park Mr. Roy Gonzalez 3319 W. University #30 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-8004

MODELING MANAGEMENT

Estrella Brillante

Ms. Elena Young P.O. Box 2123 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 454-8713

MONOGRAMS

Logos Etc.

Ms. Erika Garza 2301 N. 10th McAllen TX 78501 (956) 631-4434 ....... Fax: (956) 631-2949

MONUMENT COMPANy

Hesbrook Monument Company

Mrs Estela Hesbrook 616 E. Cano St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-8597 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0729

MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERAGE

Liberty Financial Mortgage

Mr. James Evins 3327 N. Ware Rd. Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 971-9988 ....... Fax: (956) 971-9980

MORTGAGES

Morningstar Mortgage

Mr Bill Lyckman 6112 N. 10th St. Ste. 10 Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 739-0019 ....... Fax: (956) 661-9008

Smart Mortgages LLC

Ms. Margot Hughes 924 W. Nolana Loop #A Mcallen TX 78577 (956) 702-7100 ....... Fax: (956) 702-7144

Valley Mortgage Co., Inc.

Mr. Paul Schwab 1319 N. 10th McAllen TX 78501 (956) 682-1227 ....... Fax: (956) 682-5644 www.vmcloans.com

Winning Mortgage Solutions LLC

Ms. Cynthia B. Bocanegra 10125 N. 10th St. Suite B Sevilla Bldg. Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 292-0577 ....... Fax: (956) 292-0570 cbocanegra@ winningmortgagesolutions.com See ad page 12

MUNICIPALITy

City of Edinburg

Mr. Juan Jose “J.J.” Rodriguez P. O. Box 1079 Edinburg TX 78540-1079 (956) 383-5661 ....... Fax: (956) 383-7111

NEWSPAPER

De Shopping En El Valle

Ms. Monica Villarreal 814 S. Col Rowe Blvd. Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 630-9571 ....... Fax: (956) 630-9591 admin@maquilareynosa.com.mx www.deshoppingenelvalle.com

The Edinburg Star

Mr Joe Garza 1210 E. Champion Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 607-6745 ....... Fax: (956) 318-3048

NEWSPAPERS

The Edinburg Review

Evins Regional Juvenile Center Volunteer Council Mr. Raul Arredondo 3801 E. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-5500 Ext:1001 Fax: (956) 381-1425 raul.arredondo@tyc.state.tx.us

Food Bank RGV

Mrs. Terri Drefke 2601 Zinnia McAllen TX 78504 (956) 682-8101 ....... Fax: (956) 682-7921

Frontera Audubon Society

Ms. Selena King P.O. Box 8124 Weslaco TX 78599 (956) 968-3275 ....... Fax: (956) 968-1388

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Rio Grande Valley Chapter

Ms. Ana M. Verley 315 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-7400 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4105 ana.verley@madd.org

Palm Valley Animal Center

Ms Laural Powell 2501 W. Trenton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 686-1141 ....... Fax: (956) 687-8336

Shri Nanak Center

Mr. Harinder Jain 2310 W. Trenton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 498-5246 ....... Fax: (956) 686-3321

Mr Rey Guevara P.O. Box 148 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-2705 ....... Fax: (956) 383-3172 edailyrev@aol.com

U.S Army Recruiting Company

McAllen Metro Family Journal

Upper Valley Community Partners Board

Mr. Hector Sanchez 2520 San Gabriel Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-0580 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0580

The Monitor

Mr. Olaf Frandsen P.O. Box 3267 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 686-4343 ....... Fax: (956) 630-2617 www.themonitor.com

Rio Grande Valley Business Weekly

Mr. Rafael Rodriguez 1811 N. 23rd St. McAllen TX 78501 (956) 682-2423 ....... Fax: (956) 630-6371

Socialife

Mr. Pepe Cabeza de Vaca 1300 N. 10th St Ste 200 Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 683-8499 ....... Fax: (956) 683-8498

Mr Javier Ratliff 2901 N. 10th St. Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 682-6141 ....... Fax: (210) 295-0418

Ms. Cynthia Bocanegra 5200 N. McColl Ste.4 McAllen TX 78504 (956) 661-9390 ....... Fax: (956) 661-9396

Veronica Gonzales District 42 State Rep.

Ms Veronica Gonzales 4900 C2 N. 10th Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 686-5501 ....... Fax: (956) 686-7131

Workforce Solutions

Mr. Carlos Herrera 3406 W. Alberta (Main Office) Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-4546 ....... Fax: (956) 664-8987

NURSING HOMES

Ms. Marlene Rodriguez 2412 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (866) 312-3776 ....... Fax: (956) 381-6350 www.acciontexas.org

American Cancer Society

Ms. Anabel Arellano 5413 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 682-8329 ....... Fax: (956) 682-8410 anabel.arellano@cancer.org www.cancer.org

CASA of Hidalgo County

Ms Sonia Garcia 1001 S. 10th Ave. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-0346 ....... Fax: (956) 381-9232

Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County/Estrellas House

Mr. Robert Garcia 525 W. Wisconsin Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-9754 ....... Fax: (956) 287-9764

Easter Seals Society of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.

Ms. Deborah Paganelli P.O. Box 489 McAllen TX 78505 (956) 631-9171 ....... Fax: (956) 631-7566

Edinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

Ms. Letty Martinez P.O. Box 85 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-4974 ....... Fax: (956) 383-6942 See ad page 16, 17

22 edinburg chAmber of commerce

Mr. Lin Miller 315 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3861 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4674 OfficeSupply@GatewayP.com www.GatewayP.com Ms. Carolyn Nelson 4804 N. E St. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 571-9815 ....... Fax: (956) 631-8907

Staples #1037

Mr. Joe Castro 1606 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-1415 ....... Fax: (956) 287-8413

Mrs. Tiffany Gomez 5215 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 782-9666 Fax: (956) 782-6666 www.rnct.com See ad page 12

OBSTETRICS & GyNECOLOGy

Edinburg Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility Clinic

Dr. Agustin Martinez 910 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-3441 ....... Fax: (956) 380-3715

Renaissance Women’s Health Care P.A.

Dr. Carlos Mohamed 2821 Michealangleo Dr. Ste 400 Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 683-7900......Fax: (956) 683-9910

OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Copy Graphics

Mr. David Valdez 221 N. 10th St. McAllen Tx 78501 (956) 631-0205 ....... Fax: (956) 630-2628 DValdez@copyg.com copyg.com

Dahill Industries

Mr. David Wiebe 2635 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 425-3010 ....... Fax: (956) 425-3025

Mr. Ben Garza 2223 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3101 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0233

PARTyy RENTALS

OFFICE SPACE LEASING

All Occasions Party Rental

Ms. Kimberly Acevedo 200 N. Mccoll Ste. D McAllen TX 78501 (956) 618-2559 ....... Fax: (956) 618-3559 lydia@mypartyrental.com

All Party Rentals

Ms. Susana Rosser 1514 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-8724 ....... Fax: (956) 381-9080

Domit Executive Business Center

Ms. Sandy Vega-Teneo 135 Paseo Del Prado Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 668-9888 ....... Fax: (956) 668-9882 www.domitbusinesscenter.com

Edinburg Executive Center

Ms Sally A. Lawley 108 N. Jackson Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-3900 ....... Fax: (956) 380-3902

PARTyy SUPPLIES

J&J Party Supply

Mr. Julian Hernandez 815 N. Closner Ste B Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 383-6677 ....... Fax: (956) 720-4033

PA ROLL PREPERATION SERVICES PAy

NEXPA NEXPAy

Mrs. Esther Ramirez P.O. Box 1578 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0113 ....... Fax: (956) 381-8265

Mr. Loel O. Garza 5121 N. Mccoll Rd McAllen TX 78504 (956) 994-1800 ....... Fax: (956) 994-0955 Loelg@nexpay.com

OILFIELD SERVICES & CONSTRUCTION

PEDIATRICS

Old World Furniture-

H & S Constructors

Mr. Mark Garcia 710 E. Russell Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-2020 ....... Fax: (956) 287-2023

Parchman Oil Field Service, Inc.

Ms. Gloria Olivares P. O. Box 1638 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0793 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0431 www.parchmanoil.com

Schlumberger Well Services

Mr. Samer Al Atrach 2410 S. 25th St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-5674 ....... Fax: (956) 381-9180

South Texas Oil Field Service Mr. Javier Tapia 1818 Tierra Dulce Rd #3 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 655-6898

Family Optical Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

PAINTING

Sherwin-Williams Co.

Sav-On Office Products

OPTOMETRISTS

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Accion Texas

Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc.

Dr. Ralph Jackson 105 Dawson Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-8700 ....... Fax: (956) 380-6907

ORAL SURGEONS

Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery P.C.

Ms. Linda Downing 4109 N. 22nd McAllen TX 78504 (956) 687-7141 ....... Fax: (956) 687-8419

ORTHODONTISTS

Adame Orthodontics

Dr. David Adame 210 W. Mahl Edinburg Tx 78539 (956) 381-8262 ....... Fax: (956) 381-9193

OUTDOOR ADVERTISING & SINAGE

Roof Top Balloons

Mr. JW Kempenski 1616 E Griffon Prkwy #236 Mission TX 78572 (866) 527-5630 grandeballoons.com

OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC REHAB

Wiggles Children’s Rehab

Mr. Julian Ybarra, Jr. 2805 Fountain Plaza Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-2224 ....... Fax: (956) 289-8819

Ashley Pediatrics Day & Night Clinic

Dr. Saratini Bose 514 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 686-2700 ....... Fax: (956) 686-2708

PERFORMING ARTS

South Texas Symphony Association

Ms. Glenda Boykin P.O. Box 2832 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 393-2293 ....... Fax: (956) 630-2258 www.SouthTexasSymphony@Prodigy.net www.southtexassymphony.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

Bug Off Pest Control Mr. Tommy Cantu 2020 Nolana McAllen TX 78502 (956) 631-5312

Jackson Pest Control Mr. Ronald Jackson 2202 Pointwest Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-8015

PHARMACIES

Garza Pharmacy

Mr. Carlos Garza 1200 S. 10th Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2481

The Medicine Shoppe

Mr. Joe Ochoa 1002 S. 10th St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-0967 ....... Fax: (956) 381-9844

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Close To Nature Images by Ruth Hoyt Ms. Ruth Hoyt Puerto Rico Ranch Linn TX 78563 (956) 481-3700

PHySCIANS y ySCIANS

Melva Palacios M.D P.A.

Ms. Maria Beltran 2722 W. Canton Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4157 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5457 MJBelt720@aol.com

Sudarshan Eye Experts

Ms Lupita Cano 221 S. Jackson Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 387-0733 ....... Fax: (956) 383-1071 www.theeyeexperts.com

PHySICAL yySICAL THERAPy

Advanced Therapy Solutions Edinburg

Mr. Roland Ramas 1615 S. Closner - Suite F-1 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 387-0939 ....... Fax: (956) 387-0954

Mata Physical Therapy Clinic

Mr. Juan C. Mata 2014 Remington Ave. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-1500 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5047

Stoneridge Injury Accident Clinic

Sandra Balderas 3107 Center Pointe Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 664-8333 ....... Fax: (956) 664-8328

PHySICIANS y ySICIANS

Belinda V. Jordan M.D.,P.A.

Dr. Belinda V. Jordan 2621 W. Trenton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 631-3763 ....... Fax: (956) 632-0933

Carlos R. Saca , M.D. Memorial Clinic

Ms. Safaa Nazif 505 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-6271 ....... Fax: (956) 383-1906

Dr. Athanasi Orfanos, M.D., P.A

Dr. Athanasi Orfanos 2703 W. Trenton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 682-9559 ....... Fax: (956) 682-9768

Edinburg Medical Center, Inc.

Dr. Ben Garza 1200 S. 10th Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2761 ....... Fax: (956) 380-4022

Family Medical Center

Dr. Robert Ruiz 815 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-0714 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4222

Family Practice Clinic

Dr. Robert Genovese 5215 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 631-7100 ....... Fax: (956) 631-5901

Gutierrez Medical Center

Dr. Beto Gutierrez, M.D. 122 W. Champion Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-1207 ....... Fax: (956) 287-1292

Humberto A. Hidalgo, M.D.,P.A.

Dr. Humberto A. Hidalgo 4302 S. Sugar Rd. - Suite 205 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-5817 ....... Fax: (956) 381-5397

Ikondu Medical Center

Dr. Desmond Ikondu 2502 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 630-2119 ....... Fax: (956) 682-6115

Luis M. Rios, Jr., MD, PA

Dr. Luis M. Rios 2101Cornerstone Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 682-3147 ....... Fax: (956) 682-3511

Martin Garza M.D. P.A.

Maribel Garza 3521 W. Freddy Gonzalez Ste. A Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-2100 ....... Fax: (956) 287-2111

Memorial Medical Clinic

Dr. E. Linda Villarreal 1501 S. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-5300 ....... Fax: (956) 316-4460

Michael T. Jelinek, M.D.,P.A.

Dr. Michael T. Jelinek 3108 Center Pointe Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 631-5200 ....... Fax: (956) 631-2812

Oscar Cortes, M.D.

Dr. Oscar Cortes 1615 S. Closner Suite D Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-9854 ....... Fax: (956) 381-9858

The Pediatric Center

Dr. Anna Guzman 5323 S. McColl Rd. - Suite 102 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 992-9200 ....... Fax: (956) 992-9209

Rex B. Kare, M.D.

Mrs. Marie Kare 2123 Cornerstone Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 630-4944 ....... Fax: (956) 630-4464

Rio Grande Surgical Associates

Dr. Ricardo Martinez 4302 S. Sugar Rd. - Suite 201 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-6231 ....... Fax: (956) 383-6810 rickmtz@aol.com

South Texas Kidney Specialists, P.A.

Ms. Diane A. Canales 4737 S. Sugar Rd. #G2 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 631-6136 ....... Fax: (956) 631-1848

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

Garza Plumbing, Inc.

R & N Sales, L.L.C.

Mr. Mike Neubauer P.O. Box 3188 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 380-1457 ....... Fax: (956) 380-3042

Robert Ruiz, Inc.

Mr. Robert Ruiz P.O. Box 396 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-6236 ....... Fax: (956) 383-7361

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM

Edinburg Coyotes Baseball

Mr. Fred R. Garza 420 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3762 ....... Fax: (956) 383-3762

Ms Annalisa Limas 920 N. Sugar Rd. Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 386-0080 ....... Fax: (956) 386-0078 www.edinburgcoyotes.com

J’s Plumbing

Rio Grande Valley Silverados

Mr. Juan Abrego 3810 E. Richardson Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 383-6023 ....... Fax: (956) 383-0876

PRECISION COMPONENTS

Nu-Co Tool Inc.

Mr. Gerardo (Jerry) Nunez 7310 N. Liberty Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 383-6620 ....... Fax: (956) 383-6640 nusales@microusa.net See ad page 10

PRESSURE WASHING W

N/M Pressure Washing Service Ms Nelly Nelly 102 W. Mile 17 Edcouch TX 78538 (956) 262-5118

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Sagebrush Montessori Academy

Ms. Eliza Garcia 5401 W. Mile 17 1/2 Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-7505 ....... Fax: (956) 287-7506

Mr. David Sykes 4220 N. Bicentennial Ste. D Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 668-1116 Ext:6 Fax: (956) 668-1119 dsykes@rgvsilverados.com www.rgvsilverados.com

PROPERTyy MANAGEMENT

A & M Managemenet, Inc.

Mr. Adam Daniec P.O. Box 720806 McAllen TX 78504 (956) 386-1507 ....... Fax: (956) 631-8828

Danaby Rentals, Inc.

Mr. Daniel Sandoval 3307 W. Alberta Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 668-0076 ....... Fax: (956) 668-0408

Miller & Associates

Mr. Ted Miller, Jr. P.O. Box 360 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-3712 ....... Fax: (956) 318-3657 tcm@MAC.ut.com

PUBLISHERS

CommunityLink PRIVATE SECURITy

Bolt Security Company

Ms. Katherine G. Perez 107 W. 10th Ave Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-0633 ....... Fax: (956) 383-1155

PRODUCE BROKER

Sandia Depot

Mr Gerry Lozano 3204 W. Expressway 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 386-1083......Fax: (956) 386-1289

Mr. Sean Corrigan 4742 Holts Prairie Road P.O. Box 306 Pinckneyville IL 62274 800-455-5600 sean.corrigan@communitylink.com www.communitylink.com

Topp Direct Marketing

Mr. John Topp 1222 E. Tyler Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 421-5750 ....... Fax: (956) 421-5721 tdm@xanadu2.net

RACE TRACK PRODUCE SHIPPERS

Farmer’s Marketing Service

Mr. Eddie Vasquez P.O. Box 173 Linn TX 78563 (956) 381-9811 ....... Fax: (956) 381-1609

Food Source

Roy Crooks P.O. Box 5840 McAllen TX 78502 Fax: (956) 292-7980

Frontera Produce

Mr. Jim Steele P.O. Box 2019 Edinburg Tx 78540 (956) 381-5701 ....... Fax: (956) 381-5706 jim@fronteraproduce.com

J & D Produce, Inc.

Mr. Jimmy Bassetti P.O. Box 1548 Edinburg Tx 78540 (956) 380-0353 ....... Fax: (956) 318-3646

Nicho Produce Co.

Mr. Dionicio Villarreal P.O. Box 1136 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-5633 ....... Fax: (956) 380-3281 Tommy@Nicho.produce.com www.nichoproduce.com

International Racetrack Association

Julio Cantu 15920 N. Expwy 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-0355 ....... Fax: (956) 318-0382

RADIO BROADCASTING

Clear Channel Radio

Mr. Billy Santiago 901 E. Pike Blvd. Weslaco TX 78596 (866) 973-1041 ....... Fax: (956) 973-2582 Billysantiago@clearchannel.com

KBTQ - The Beat 96.1

Ms. Angela Navarrete, G.S.M. 200 S. 10th, Suite 600 McAllen TX 78501 (956) 631-5499 ....... Fax: (956) 631-0090

KMBH TV/FM

Ms. Claudia Saenz 1701 Tennessee Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 421-4111 ....... Fax: (956) 421-4150

Mr. Arturo Z. Flores 1119 S. 9th Street Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 279-1507 ....... Fax: (956) 383-6527

Aztec Realty

Mr. Jerry Box P.O. Box 3376 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 682-8324 ....... Fax: (956) 682-0640

B. I. C. Realty

Mr. Richard Garza 3910 W. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-6295 ....... Fax: (956) 383-1633

B. Kan Realty

Mr. Pete Diaz, III 2112 W. University Dr. #PMB 721 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 330-4214 ....... Fax: (956) 381-5026

Bob A. Gaston Realty

Mr. Bob Gaston 3105 S. Bus. 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-1325 ....... Fax: (956) 380-6116

Brookstone Development Company Inc.

Dr. Macaulay Ojeaga PO Box 5475 Mcallen TX 78502 (956) 630-6142 ....... Fax: (956) 630-0005

Don S. Cardenas Realty

Mr. Lance Hawkins 2921 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 992-8895 ....... Fax: (956) 383-2570 http://www.KURV.com

RADIOLOGISTS

Edinburg Radiology, LLP

Dr. A.S. Sidharthan 711 Nolana - Suite 101-A McAllen TX 78504 (956) 928-1882 ....... Fax: (956) 928-1866

REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS

The Noble Group

Ms. Nancy Garza 2112 W. University - Suite 604 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-7770 ....... Fax: (956) 287-7772 BUNNY@ONE800.NET

Professional Appraisal Services, Inc.

Mr. John Malcom P.O. Box 3722 McAllen 78502-3722 (956) 687-9535 ....... Fax: (956) 687-9539

REAL ESTATE BROKER

Palacio Real Estate

Mr. Ernie Palacios, Jr. 2101 Remignton Ave Suite A Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-0058 ....... Fax: (956) 638-6457

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER

Garza Realty

Mr. Saul Garza 307 Northgate Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 867-7778

La Sienna an SKC Development

Mr. Kent Burns 3700 N. 10th st. Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 992-0456 ....... Fax: (956) 630-1098

Mr. Don Cardenas 1407 S. 13th St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-6042 ....... Fax: (956) 383-2961 DonCardenasRealty@rgv.rr.com

Landco

Elizabeth Cantu Keller Williams Realty

Marin Properties L.P

Ms. Elizabeth Cantu 10302 N. 24th Ln Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 739-1833 ....... Fax: (956) 928-1422

Gaston Properties

Ms. Betty Gaston 2102 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-0941 ....... Fax: (956) 381-0517 gaston properties@acnet.net

Gayla Huerta Keller Williams Realty - RGV

Ms Gayla huerta 801 N. Ware Rd Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 292-8926 ....... Fax: (956) 316-4369 www.realtorgayla.com

NAI Rioco Realty

Mr. Robert Morehead 401 W. Dallas Ave. McAllen TX 78501 (956) 630-9400 ....... Fax: (956) 630-3217 rjm@riocorealty.com www.riocorealty.com

One Orion Properties, LLc

Paul Garza 7017 N. 10th Suite 300 Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 451-6518 ....... Fax: (956) 994-0221

RE-MAX in the Valley

Ms. Eva Jean Radle 3202 W. Alberta Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 683-8600 ....... Fax: (956) 683-8354 www.yallcome2tx.com

Realty Executives Rio Grande Valley

Mr. Jack McClelland 2522 W. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-0956 ....... Fax: (956) 316-4547 Mr. Alberto Marin P.O. Box 2002 Mcallen TX 78505 (956) 207-6101

Ramirez Casas Bonitas Corp.

Ms Cristina Ramirez 1201 N. Raul Longoria Ste C San Juan TX 78589 (956) 781-5648 ....... Fax: (956) 781-5648

StoneHaven Development, Inc.

Mr. Anthony E. Gray P.O. Box 3549 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 287-1180 ....... Fax: (956) 287-2624

RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT

Heart of America Shows

Juan Moreno 2315 south 25th St. Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 287-0392 ....... Fax: (956) 475-8789

South Texas Power Parachute

Jim Howard 305 Rebud McAllen TX 78504 (956) 971-0797 ....... Fax: (956) 631-3883

Aptus Health Care

Mrs. Martha Houghton P.O. Box 5476 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 668-1818 ....... Fax: (956) 668-1819 Brenda@aptushealthcare.com Aptushealthcare.com

Elite Rehab Services L.L.C

Realty World-Valley Properties

McAllen Health Care

Mr. Donald Martin 3103 W. Alberta - Suite B Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 661-1414 ....... Fax: (956) 661-1417

Mr. T.C. Betancourt 3222 S Sugar Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-6100 ....... Fax: (956) 380-6101 Ms. Alfonso Ponce 140 E Ridge Rd McAllen TX 78504 (956) 686-2150 ....... Fax: (956) 630-3993

Neurocognitive Rehabilitation Center

Rio Valley Realty

Ms. Flo Prater 5125 S. Mccoll Ste. B Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 687-7653 Fax: (956) 682-3302 Whether you are buying or selling, don’t make a move without us! We are your Real Estate Experts from commercial to residential, invest ment to recreational properties, we will take care of all your needs spe cializing in Edinburg & Valley-Wide.

Stepping Stones Rehabilitation Services

Ms. Coni Contreras 2215 Cornerstone Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 668-1203 ....... Fax: (956) 668-1436

RENTALS

Rental World

Mr Bryan Wolf 1020 E. Bus Hwy 83 Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 630-5222

Tejas Equipment Rental & Sales

Mr. Tony Garza 3910 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 686-7887 ....... Fax: (956) 686-1922

United Rentals

Mr Ramon Cantu 1702 S. Hwy 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-8400 ....... Fax: (956) 289-8484

RESEARCH SURVEy CALL CENTER

PTV DataSource, LLC.

Ms. Kelly Castleberry 1920 Southeast Industrial Ste. B Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-3170 ....... Fax: (956) 318-3659 www.datasource.us

RESTAURANTS

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Mr Kevin Asaff 1913 W. Trenton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 994-3378 ....... Fax: (956) 334-9278

Babs Deli

Ms Eunice Garcia 1801 W. Trenton Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 451-3165 www.babcorp.com

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Mr. Christian Benavides 1809 Trenton Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 631-3774 ....... Fax: (956) 631-5063

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Mr. Joe Brower 2303 University Dr. Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 380-2818 ....... Fax: (956) 380-2845 C01184@chilis.com

Church’s Chicken

Ms. Zifa Esparza 1607 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (210) 829-0933 Call the Church’s Chicken near you For great prices on group orders 905 E. US Hwy 83 Mission 956-585-7221 820 E. University Dr. Edinburg 956-380-0882

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Ms Gislea Hughes 4421 N. Mccoll Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 686-4444 ....... Fax: (956) 686-4442 www.housesearchrgv.com

KURV Radio

Nowell Borders Farms

Mr. Nowell Borders P.O. Box 299 Hargill TX 78549 (956) 383-0712 ....... Fax: (956) 383-1413

REAL ESTATE

Arturo Z. Flores Rentals

Dr. Cynthia Gonzalez 1401 S. 2nd Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-6550 ....... Fax: (956) 380-6565 www.neurorehabcenter yahoo.com

Renaissance Outpatient Rehabilitation Kids Korner Ms. Melissa Salinas 1122 Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 655-9776

CK’S Resturant

Mr. Aaron Colunga 1310 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-2175 ....... Fax: (956) 316-1526 colunga_y2k@yahoo.com

Coffee Zone

Mr. Mike Cochran 1108 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-5462 ....... Fax: (956) 381-5184

Colima Restaurant Ms. Rosario Barillas 1402 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-4474

Cornerstone Grill

Mr. Patrick Woodin 2702 Cornerstone Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 661-0000 ....... Fax: (956) 661-0150

Dairy Queen of Edinburg

Ms. Laurie Lozano 208 N. Cage St. Pharr TX 78577 (956) 787-8770 ....... Fax: (956) 787-8749

Delia’s

Ms. Sofia Lubin 3012 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-2700 ....... Fax: (956) 380-2729

Denny’s

Mr. David E. Bramble 2301 W. University Dr. Edinburg. TX 78539 (956) 292-0084 ....... Fax: (956) 584-1298

El Pato Mexican Food, LP

Mr. Terry Van Burkleo 1300 E. Tamarack McAllen TX 78501 (956) 383-0725 ....... Fax: (956) 687-5231 tub@elpato.com

Jason’s Deli

Mr. Albert Rodriguez 4100 N. 2nd St. - Suite 100 McAllen TX 78504 Fax: (956) 664-2192

La Casa Del Taco

Mrs. Sandra Licon 1800 E. Hwy 83 Mission TX 78572 (956) 383-0521 ....... Fax: (956) 581-8666

La Jaiba Shrimp House Mr. Luis Gutierrez 524 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-3474 paigealsam@msn.com

Little Caesar’s Pizza (R & H Food Services) Mr. Larry Harris 2031 Orchid McAllen TX 78504 (956) 971-0080 Ext:14 Fax: (956) 971-9557

McDonalds

Mr. Daniel Carreon 4101 S. Mccoll Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 585-2855 ....... Fax: (956) 585-2128

Moonlight Cafe

Mr. Francisco Aguillon 3911 S US Highway 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-0110

Mr. Gatti’s

Mr. Tom Miller 4100 N. 2nd St. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 687-1537 ....... Fax: (956) 687-7818

Peter Piper Pizza

Ms. Darcy Kelly 2210 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-6666 ....... Fax: (956) 381-1078 kellypizzamaker@aol.com

Pizza Patron

Mr. Rudy Trevino 2112 W. University PMB817 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 782-9935 ....... Fax: (956) 283-1104

Planet Pizza

Ms, Isela Gomez 1204 E. Canton Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4600 ....... Fax: (956) 383-4612

Queen Anne’s Lace Tea Room Ms. Janie Morales 112 S. 12th Ave. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-1519

Ristretto

Gladys Anaya 1102 W. University Suite B Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-5600 ....... Fax: (956) 383-5668

Schlotzsky’s Deli

Mr. Jim Wood 1704 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 316-3354 ....... Fax: (956) 316-4911

Sonic Drive In

Mr. Rudy Ochoa 2222 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-7879 ....... Fax: (956) 287-0329

Stars Restaurant

Mr. Pablo Salazar P.O. Box 21540 Oklahoma City OK 73156-1540 (956) 383-9017

Subway

Mr. Yogesh Bhatt 3512 23rd St., Suite B McAllen TX 78504 (956) 380-2625 ....... Fax: (956) 928-0686 ybhattsubway@yahoo.com

Suteki Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine

Ms. Fernanda Sturgell 1102 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-6644 ....... Fax: (956) 381-6617 fernanda.sturgell@sbcglobal.net

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TacoMeli

Ms Melissa Guerra 1015 E. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-8226........ Fax: (956) 682-5101

Taqueria El Zarape

Mr. Dionicio Garza P. O. Box 3990 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 316-4949........ Fax: (956) 316-3925

Tio’s Rancho

Mr Carlos L. Margo 2102 N. McColl Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 316-1100........ Fax: (956) 316-1124 www.tiosrancho.com

Victor’s Chicken

Mr. Victor Tanguma 1911 E. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-1165

Retail

St. Matthews Episcopal School & Church

Mr. Richard Thayer 2620 Crestview Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-4202........ Fax: (956) 383-7846

The University of Texas- Pan American

Dr. Blandina Cardenas 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-2100........ Fax: (956) 381-2150 president@panam.edu www.utpa.edu

Scrapbooking/ Creative art crafts

Turn The Page Scrapbooking & More

Ms. Cynthia Walls 3525 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. STE B Edinbureg TX 78539 (956) 207-8425........ Fax: (956) 387-0702 www.turnthepagescrapbooking.com

Handbag Heaven

Ms. Shana Ghaya 1406 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-1974

Superior Oil Express

Mr Homer Jasso 1704 S. Sugar Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 358-4529........ Fax: (956) 292-0872

ROOFING

South Texas Urethane

Mr. Troy Neal P.O. Box 720057 McAllen TX 78504-0057 (956) 383-8194........ Fax: (956) 383-8195

Salon

Hair Passion by Tina

Ms. Tina Morales 1416 W. University Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-1213........ Fax: (956) 207-6551 tinatremor71@sbcglobal.net

Salon Sage

SCREEN PRINTING

Graphic Xpress

Ms. Anissa Hesbrook 308 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-8088........ Fax: (956) 381-8069

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Absolute Services

Mr. Larry Helgeson 4129 N. 22nd - Suite 10 McAllen TX 78504 (956) 631-6931........ Fax: (956) 618-0749

Security International

Mr. Eric Hoff P.O. Box 3323 McAllen TX 78502 (956) 381-6655........ Fax: (956) 380-3473

SEPTIC TANKS

Trevino & Sons Septic Tank Mr. Alarico Trevino RR 11 Box 381L Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 778-7688

Shooting Range

Valley Metro Indoor Shooting & Training Center

Mr. Frank Guerrero 12513 Bail Bond Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 287-7600........ Fax: (956) 287-7605 fguerrero@valleymetro.net

SCHOOLS - PUBLIC / PRIVATE

SHOPPING CENTERS

Robin Cain 1711 W. Alberta Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-1117........ Fax: (956) 381-1007 thediscoveryschool.moore@dotplanet,net

Edinburg C. I. S. D.

Mr. Gilberto Garza, Jr. P.O. Drawer 990 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 289-2300........ Fax: (956) 383-3576 g.garza@edinburg.escl.net ecisd.us See ad page 9

Rio Grande Bible Institute, Inc.

Mr. Robert Kracht 4300 S. Business 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-8100........ Fax: (956) 380-8256 rgbimail@juno.com www.riogrande.edu

South Texas Independent School District

Ms. Andi Atkinson 100 Med High Dr. Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 565-2454........ Fax: (956) 565-4639

South Texas Vo-Tech Institute

International Plaza 1502 S. Sugar Edinburg TX 78539

Las Tiendas Shopping Center 800 E. Expressway 83 McAllen TX 7850

SIGNS

Edinburg Sign Company

Mr. Bill Albin 501 W. Owassa Rd #427 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 639-4249........ Fax: (956) 787-4987 william.albin@sbcglobal.net

FASTSIGNS

Ms. Rose Snell 4107 N. 10th St. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 618-1800........ Fax: (956) 618-5088 161@fastsigns.com www.fastsigns.com

Gonzalez Vinal Signs GVL Signs

Mr. Art Gonzalez 2920 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-0281........ Fax: (956) 387-0281

Ms. Rosana Rodriguez 2400 W. Daffodil McAllen TX 78501 (956) 631-1107........ Fax: (956) 630-1650 www.stvt.net.com

The Sign Depot

St. Joseph Catholic School

Signs & Prints

Sister Kathleen S. Murray 119 W. Fay St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-3957.......Fax: (956) 318-0681 edlostjoe@aol.com www.vt.com/~sjs/school/news.html

Skate Board & Gift Shop

Skates N’ Boards of Texas Mr Steven Donavan 2109 Sprague Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-2516

Sport Development

Tichenor & Associates

Mr. Bill Moon 322 S. Missouri Weslaco TX 78956 (956) 867-7585........ Fax: (803) 746-0449 billmoon@novena-it.com

Austin Personnel Services

Mr. Johnny Rodriguez 108 N. Jackson Ste. 30 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-1104........ Fax: (956) 316-3589 jrodriguez@apspersonnel.com

STORAGE: CLIMATE CONTROLLED & REGULAR

Amigo Self Storage

Mr. Jesse Garza 5316 N. Hwy 281 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-0672........ Fax: (956) 380-0672

Casita Self Storage

Marina Moreno 724 W. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 383-0644........ Fax: (956) 287-0559 marinamoreno@bizrgv.rr.com

TELEMARKETING

Teleperformance

Mr. Cesar Flores 1701 S. Closner - Suite A Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 388-8500........ Fax: (956) 388-8595

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

Progressive Telecommunications

Mr. Art Alaniz 1710 S. 28th St. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-0708........ Fax: (956) 287-1584

TELEPHONE INSTALLATION/ SALES/REPAIR

Dods & Associates

Mr Carlos Segura 1802 S. Expressway 281 Eidnburg TX 78539 (956) 227-5566........ Fax: (956) 380-3676 www.tdods.com

Mr. Ruben Cepeda 2400 Canterbury Pharr TX 78577 (956) 781-1000........ Fax: (956) 702-4700 Mr. Ricardo Leal 2102 E. 19th Mission TX 78572 (956) 583-3704

24 edinburg Chamber of Commerce

TELEVISION BROADCASTING

Azteca America

Mr. Ernesto Loya-Fano 1216 E. Jasmine Ave. Ste D Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 631-0289........ Fax: (956) 631-7904

KRGV TV-5

Mr. Ray Alexander P.O. Box 5 Weslaco TX 78599-0005 (956) 968-5555........ Fax: (956) 973-5002 www.krgv.com www.krgv.com

TEMPORARY HELP

Optima Staffing

Mr. John Ochoa 200 N. 12th st. #201 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 386-0416........ Fax: (956) 386-0450

Edinburg Storage Center

Mrs. Susana Aranda Rosser 1514 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-8724........ Fax: (956) 381-9080 susanaros@aol.com

Safeguard Mini Storage, L.L.C.

Ms. Bernice Lopez 129 Ed. 6th St. San Juan TX 78589 (956) 787-6731.......Fax: (956) 787-5931

The Discovery School

Mr. Paul Olmeda 400 E. Cano Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 386-1007 Fax: (956) 386-1006

Staffing Agency

Discount Tire Co.

Mr. Justin Netherton 4109 S. McColl Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 994-3883 tires.com

South Texas Designs

Mr. Tillmin Welch 2721 Bonnie Dr. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-0000........ Fax: (956) 380-1442

Storage Depot

Ms Sally Lawley 222 N. Jackson Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 292-0300........ Fax: (956) 292-0300

Superior Storage

Mrs. Roechelle Ferrell 3102 S. Mccoll Edinburg TX 78539 ( 95) 383-5474......... Fax: (956) 383-7814

SUBDIVISIONS

Neighborhood Concepts, L.C.

Ms. Kim Moffatt 916 S. McColl Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-8158........ Fax: (956) 383-7537 hillctryv@aol.com www.hillcountryvillas.com

TAX SERVICE

A & A Electronic Tax Service

Ms. Arminda Mares 918 W. Monte Cristo Rd Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 381-9055........ Fax: (956) 584-2224

Campos Tax Service

Ms. Maria Romo 2354 E. Freddy Gonzalez Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 380-5000........ Fax: (956) 380-5028

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SALES/SERVICE

Satellite Solutions

Mr. Carl Reeve 2053 Industrial Dr. McAllen TX 78504 (956) 686-6859........ Fax: (956) 618-1763

THEATRE GROUP

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mr. Brandon Arceneaux 2001 Trenton Rd Edinburg TX 78539 (210) 645-1373 Fax: (210) 579-2111 Ext:1 Drafthouse.com

Therapy/Outpatient

Kid’N Around Therapy

Ms. Loretta Gonzalez 3133 W. Alberta Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 618-1242........ Fax: (956) 618-1360

Performance Therapeutics

Mr. Omar Palomin 2502 W.l Freddy gonzalez Ste. B Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 381-1600........ Fax: (956) 381-1616

TIRES

Pueblo Tires, Ltd.

Mr Robert Marroquin 620 W. University Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2051........ Fax: (956) 383-7005 www.pueblotires.com

TORTILLA FACTORIES

Don Pedro’s Tortillas Inc.

Carmen Sifuentes 4120 N. 23rd Street McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 686-8936........ Fax: (956) 971-8836

Exquisita Tortillas, Inc.

Mr. Humberto Rodriguez P.O. Box 1078 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-6712........ Fax: (956) 383-1012

TROPHIES & PLAQUES

Expressions in Glass

Mr. Tommy de Leon P.O. Box 1317 Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 565-1325........ Fax: (956) 565-0323 xpngls@hiline.net www.expressionsinglass.com

TRUCK BROKER

Boarder to Boarder Trucking, Inc.

Mrs. Karen Dause P.O. Box 328 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 316-4444........ Fax: (956) 316-4445

Davis Brokerage Co.

Mr. Tom Davis P.O. Box 541 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 787-5441........ Fax: (956) 787-7379

TRUCK STOP

Edinburg Travel Center

Mr. R. Johnston 8301 N. Hwy. 281 Edinburg TX 78541-7060 (956) 383-0788........ Fax: (956) 381-1793

Flying J

Mr Martin Vilacobos 1305 E. Monte Cristo Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 316-0149 www.FlyingJ.com

TRUCKING COMPANY

Bicentennial Trucking Co., Inc.

Mr. Javier Cantu P.O. Box 35 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-0562........ Fax: (956) 383-0711

Four Paws Animal Hospital

Dr. Justin S. Cerelli 421 Conquest Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 383-2202........ Fax: (956) 383-5153 JCerelliDVM@sbcglobal.net www.fourpawsanimanlhospital.biz

VIDEO - (RENTAL/GAMES)

Tejano Entertainment Ltd. (Blockbuster Video)

Mr. Bob Dill 1001 S. 10th St. - Suite 200 McAllen TX 78501 (956) 687-9588........ Fax: (956) 687-9687

WEB DESIGN

Harvest Multimedia, Inc.

Mr. Marc Longoria 22772 Briggs Coleman Rd. Harlingen TX 78550 (956) 428-4141........ Fax: (956) 428-4242

Web Magik

Mrs. Joyce Magee 2112 W. University #1204 Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 318-3031........ Fax: (956) 383-8609

WHOLESALERS

Sam’s Club

Pharr South Truck & Equipment

Mr. Louis Pack 1400 E. Jackson Ave. McAllen TX 78503 (956) 618-3363........ Fax: (956) 618-5252

Pronto Trucking

XRX Business Consultants, INC.

Mr. Rolando Villagomez 3201 N C ST. Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 702-0798

Mr. Horacio Vargas PO Box 2665 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 381-9320........ Fax: (956) 381-0398

Roy’s Hauling Service, Inc.

Ms. Kristina D. Martinez 2016 N. Jackson Road Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 383-2206........ Fax: (956) 383-2569 royshaulinginc@aol.com

UTILITIY CONSTRUCTION

5125 Company

Pat Espericueta 1008 Doherty Mission TX 78572 (956) 583-5125........ Fax: (956) 585-1633

UTILITY COMPANIES

AEP Texas Central Company

Mr. Lauro H. Solis 5700 N. 281 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 283-2430........ Fax: (956) 283-2444

CPL Retail Energy L.P. / Centrica

Ms. Susan D. Emfinger 1801 S. 2nd Ste. 400 McAllen TX 78503 (956) 661-4400........ Fax: (956) 661-9819

Magic Valley Electric, Inc.

Ms. Ella de la Rosa 2910 W. Monte Cristo Rd. Edinburg TX 78539 (956) 289-4000........ Fax: (956) 289-4091 heroftherose@prodigy.net magval.com

National Utilities Discounts Mr. Adam R. Lara 2519 Buddy Owens Mcallen TX 78504 (956) 682-8111

Reliant Energy Solutions

Ms Sonia Guajardo (956) 797-1098........ Fax: (956) 565-1285 sguajardo@reliant.com reliant.com

Texas Gas Service

Mrs Naomi Perales P. O. Box 531827 Harlingen TX 78553-1827 (956) 444-3953........ Fax: (956) 444-3997 sergio.loya@southernunionco.com

VETERINARIANS

Edinburg-McAllen Veterinary Services

Dr. Adalberto Garza P.O. Box 3488 Edinburg Tx 78540 (956) 383-5080........ Fax: (956) 383-5191 BARZON1492@AOL.com

Xerox Sales Mr. Jaime Huerta 708 N. McColl Rd Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 682-1820 jaimeh@xrxinc.com

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV

Ms. Sabrina D. Walker-Hernandez P.O. Box 1079 Edinburg TX 78540 (956) 383-2582........ Fax: (956) 381-9635 swalker@edinburgkids.com www.edinburgkids.com See ad page 11