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Stars Shine Bright at the 2025 Palm Awards
Photography by Sergio Arratia
On May 7th, the Annual Palm Awards celebrated the best in Rio Grande Valley high school theatre with dazzling performances, a red carpet, and standout student talent. Hosted by Broadway star and Valley native Bianca Marroquín, the event was sponsored by H-E-B and McAllen International Airport and streamed live on Telemundo40.com. Held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, the evening featured appearances by actor Tony Plana, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and Broadway’s Ashley De La Rosa. Since its inception, the Palm Awards has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships, helping to put the Rio Grande Valley on the map. Our students are now being seen by the nation’s top theatre universities and taking the Broadway stage.
