Letter from the publisher

As the long days of summer start to wind down, we send our best wishes to all the students, teachers, and parents gearing up for a brand new school year. Here at SOCIALIFE, we’re trading in poolside reads for pep rallies, galas, and game days — and we couldn’t be more excited.

This month’s cover story celebrates a major milestone: the 10-year anniversary of UTRGV. From academic excellence to community impact, this university has transformed the Valley in so many ways — and SOCIALIFE is proud to mark the occasion alongside them. Catch us tailgating and cheering on the Vaqueros at their very first football game on August 30th!

Speaking of celebrations — fall in the Valley means Gala Season is almost here! From black-tie affairs to benefit balls, our calendar is filling up fast. Be sure to check out our SOCIALIFE Calendar of Events to stay in the know. And remember, we’ll be going LIVE at many of the events we sponsor, so if you see our crew — smile for the camera!

You’ll also see something new on your feed soon: We’re launching a fun and fabulous etiquette video series in partnership with SOCIALIFE (me!), the Leadership Empowerment Group (Dr. Barbara Baggerly Hinojosa), and Channel 5’s Take 5 host, Idani Cantu. We’re hitting the town, filming at some of the Valley’s best restaurants — starting at Santa Fe Steakhouse — to serve up dining dos and don’ts and delicious local stories.

And stay tuned — our SOCIALIFE SPI issue is right around the corner, with a splash of coastal charm and a whole lot of sunshine.

Until next time, keep celebrating the good life — and we’ll see you at the next big thing.

- Sally