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Jim & Kathy Collins Honored As Border Texan of the Year
Photography by Sergio Arratia
The Border Texan of the Year Dinner, honoring Jim and Kathy Collins for their profound contributions to the region, was hosted on May 8th at the McAllen Convention Center. Held as the official opening of the MXLAN Cultural Festival, the evening featured remarks from City Manager Isaac Tawil, UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey, and John David Franz. Proclamations from the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County underscored the impact of the honorees. Proceeds benefit five regional nonprofits: the McAllen Performing Arts and Cultural Foundation, the Vannie Cook Cancer Foundation, Quinta Mazatlan, the South Texas College Foundation, and the UTRGV Foundation. Reinforcing the Border Texan of the Year legacy that has contributed over $1 million to Valley initiatives.
