Welcome Home, Rio Grande Valley

2010 – 2011

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publisher’s note HELLO FROM KRISTI

It feels like it was just yesterday I was writing the introduction for our second annual Welcome Home, RGV Directory and here I am writing one for our third edition! The past year has flown by and we are so excited to launch our third edition and we hope you will find this directory useful as you plan your activities across the Rio Grande Valley.

We know that you have choices when it comes to your retirement destination, and we are thrilled that you have chosen the Rio Grande Valley as yours.

From South Padre Island to Rio Grande City with all points in between, each one of our cities are so very different from the other – and I would like to encourage you to experience them all!

As a McAllen native myself, I speak from the heart and from first-hand experience that the Valley has so much to offer, such as affordable living, great weather, opportunities for involvement, outdoor excursions, the arts, cultural activities and an endless variety of shopping and dining.

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The Welcome Home team wants to thank you for letting us share our passion of the Rio Grande Valley with you and allowing us to be part of your retirement experience.

We are so thankful for the people who make this project possible!

We extend a special thank you to the City of McAllen, Palm Harbor Homes, Health Care Unlimited, Charles Clark Chevrolet, Clark Knapp Honda, Dairy Queen, and the Encore Property Group.

When you patronize these sponsors, and the advertisers listed in our directory, please thank them for making it all possible! I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to love what I do, and know that we are making a difference in your lives. Whether it is by helping you find a retirement community to call home, to finding the right product or service that meets your needs – we are here to help.

Enjoy this edition of the Welcome Home, RGV Directory! We look forward to getting to know you this season!

Hope to see you real soon,

Kristi

We’ll be out and about this season, so be sure to keep up with us on our website, www.welcomehomergv.com, on facebook, www.facebook.com/whrgv, in our monthly magazine Senior Life, read our weekly column in The Original Winter Texan, watch us on Winter Texan TV, or join us at our many events!

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many thanks T O T H E S TA F F

Kristi Collier Publisher

Welcome Home, RGV is such an amazing project! I'm very blessed with a team whose tireless efforts to read my mind make my "job" possible. They never cease to amaze me with thier willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done! Throughout this season, as you find me at your events and activities, please remember that we have a team of people behind the scenes who share my vision and passion for this project.

Sharon Flores Comptroller Amie Gray Administrator Nancy Cantu Director of Sales Ami Sides Sales Associate

On the Cover

MEET THE TIMMERMANS Bob and Jackie are from Kansas City, Missouri where both of them worked for Trans World and American Airlines.

They found their way to the Rio Grande Valley fifteen years ago to visit their son, a Master Martial Artist, who resides in the Mission area. Although Bob and Jackie return to Kansas City each year, where their two daughters and three grand-children live, the fun and their RGV friends bring them back every fall.

Notes: Special thanks to the City of McAllen for allowing us the opportunity to take the cover photo at historic Quinta Mazatlan. Additional thanks to Sandy Pena at Lionel's Western Wear in Weslaco for providing the clothes for the photoshoot and to Linda Blackwell Photography for shooting the cover.

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Heather Marks Marketing Director April Flowers Special Events Coordinator Matt Crocker Webmaster Nancy Browning Website Updates Judy Shuck Winter & Converted Texan Ambassador

Where to find us 219 Nolana, Suite C McAllen, Texas 78504 956-687-5115 956-682-4770 fax www.welcomehomergv.com

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S E E W H AT ’ S I N S I D E Alexandre’s Fine Jewelry..................24,27

Frio Grande Valley Ice Center...........10,12

Museum of South Texas History.......11,72

Almaguer Law Firm, The......................45

Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center

Muesums of San Benito.............11,15,22

Amberjack’s...............................30,33,65

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Mustre Dental Clinic.............................51

Antiques & Artisans Emporium……25,27

Golf Cart Crossing.......................24,40,45

New York Deli..................................26,31

Arturos Bar & Grill………................30,31

Harlingen CVB................................22,23

Nip n Tuck Draperies.......................24,27

Babs’ Deli.......................................30,65

Health Care Unlimited, Inc.........50,58,59

North Brownsville Imaging Center....50,56

Back To Action Physical Therapy….50,54

Hearing Aids, Inc.......................45,50,52

Orthopedic Surgery Center..............50,54

Bad Bob’s Barbeque.......................30,34

Heritage Village Retirement Community

Palm Harbor Homes..................25,44,47

Bicycle World..................................24,39

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Performance Therapeutics..............50,52

Breakaway Cruises..........................10,13

Hidalgo County EMS–AirMed..........50,53

Potter’s Consignment & More..........25,28

Brownsville Postal Center.................45,67

Hooters...........................................30,32

Progreso International Bridge...............18

Car Spa, The...................................44,49

Jackson Street Market Days..................27

Pueblo Tires & Service.....................44,49

Cardenas Motors.............................44,67

Java Café........................................27,30

Quelle Boutique..............................25,27

Charles Clark Chevrolet...................29,44

Karlas Jewelry & Gifts.................24,25,67

Remington’s Restaurant.............31,33,65

City of Hidalgo–Borderfest...............16,22

Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc.............45,48

RGV Killer Bees.........................8,9,11,69

City of Hidalgo–Festival of Lights......17,22

Lacks Furniture...............................24,28

RGV Vipers...........................11,20,21, 67

City of Hidalgo–State Farm Arena....19,22

Lionel’s Western Wear......................24,67

Rio Grande City Trolley Tours...........11,22

Clark Knapp Honda of McAllen.......29,44

Lone Star National Bank..................44,46

Rio Valley Dermatology....................50,54

Costumes of the Americas Museum

LSND & Rehab................................50,53

Sassy Paws.....................................45.49

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Macaroni Grill.............................30,34,65

Shah Eye Center..............................50,60

Country Omelette............................30,65

Major Health Foods...............24,30,49,65

Silent Re-Run, The..........................25,28

CVS Pharmacy................................51,62

Marble Slab Creamery.....................30,65

Simply Elegant................................25,27

D&M Cleaners.................................45,48

Mary Kay Cosmetics.............................24

South Texas Health System.............50,55

Dairy Queen...............................30,32,65

McAllen Chamber of Commerce...........22

Texas Parks & Wildlife.....................42,43

Dapper Dog.....................................45,67

McAllen International Airport......10,44,46

Texas Tops of McAllen, Inc..............28,45

Dental Pregreso...............................51,71

McAllen Parks and Recreation.............41

Tony Roma’s..............................31,35,65

Dr. David Yardley, M.D.....................50,60

Mid Valley Golf Cars.........................28,45

Treasure Hills Imageing Center........51,56

Dr. Jason R. Phillips, M.D................50,56

Mid Valley RV, Inc.......................11,12,44

Urgent Care 4U...............................51,57

Dr. Juan Joel Garza, MD..................50,62

Mission Chamber of Commerce.......22,23

US Mail & More...............................45,48

Dr. Pablo Tagle, III...........................50,62

Mission Duncan Insurance..............44,48

Valley Gardening Live–710 KURV....25,64

Dr. Ricardo Carreon & Associates....51,63

Mission Plaza Pharmacy..................51,53

Valley International Airport..........10,44,49

EC Lawn Service..............................45,48

Mission Regional Medical Center.....50,61

Wells Fargo Advisors.........................2,45

Franks Collection Record Shop........24,27

Mission Skeet & Trap..................10,64,67

Winter Texan Expo..............................14

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T RAVE L & L ODGING Brownsville International Airport 700 Amelia Earhart Drive Brownsville 78521 956-542-4373 www.flybrownsville.com Citrus Valley RV Park 2901 W. State Hwy. 107 McAllen 78504 956-383-8189 Country Sunshine RV Resort 1601 South Airport Road Weslaco 78596 956-9691557 Fun n Sun RV Resort 1400 Zillock Rd. San Benito 78586 956-399-5125 Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen 78550 956-389-4030 Heritage Village Retirement Community 2105 South Cynthia McAllen 78503 956-631-4422

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Llano Grande Resort 489 Yolanda Street Mercedes 78570 956-565-2638

Valley International Airport 3002 Heritage Way Harlingen 78550 956-430-860

McAllen International Airport 2500 S Bicentennial Blvd McAllen 78501 956-681-1500 www.mcallenairport.com

Waterford Gardens 1522 E. Griffin Parkway Mission 78572 956-467-9036

Paradise Park RV ResortHarlingen 1201 North Expwy 77 Harlingen 78552 956-425-6881 Paradise South RV Resort 9099 N Mile 2 West Mercedes 78570 956-565-2044 South Padre KOA 1 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island 78597 956-761-5665 Southern Comfort RV Resort 1501 S. Airport Drive Weslaco 78596 956-968-3140

Indian Ridge Bed & Breakfast 209 W. Orange Grove Road Mission 78574 956-519-3305

Sunshine RV Resort 1900 Grace Avenue Harlingen 78550 956-428-4137

Lakewood RV Resort 4525 Graham Road Harlingen 78552 956-423-1170

Tropic Winds RV Resort 1501 N. Loop 499 Harlingen 78550 956-423-4020

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THINGS TO DO Breakaway Cruises 1 Padre Blvd.

Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island 78597 956-761-2212

Museum of South Texas History 200 N. Closner Blvd.

Edinburg 78541 956-383-6911

Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorale www.valleyorchestra.org 956-661-1615

Museums of San Benito 210 E. Heywood San Benito 78586 956-399-9991 956-399-6032

RV SALES & SERVICE

RGV Killer Bees 2600 N. 10th Hidalgo 78557 956-843-7825

RV Outlet Mall 4500 S IH 35 Georgetown 78627 512-331-7922

RGV Vipers 4500 N. 10th St. Ste. 315 McAllen 78504 956-972-1144

Steve’s II 6603 Kathy Lane Donna 78539 956-461-3828

Mid Valley RV, Inc. 214 Expressway 83 Donna 78537 956-464-0378

The Valley has endless entertainment opportunities.

From zoos and museums, to weekend getaways... the Valley has it all!

Check out our website for more ideas on things to do: www.welcomehomergv.com

Costumes of the Americas Museum 5 Dean Porter Park Brownsville 78520 956-547-6890 Frio Grande Valley Ice Center 201 North 26th St. McAllen 78505 956-972-0126 Gladys Porter Zoo 500 Ringgold St. Brownsville 78520 956-546-7187 Island Adventures 8805 Padre Blvd South Padre Island 78597 956-761-4677 Mission Skeet & Trap located 1/2 mile South of Expwy. 83 on Conway Ave. McAllen 78505 956-583-5996 W W W. W E L C O M E H O M E R G V. C O M

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community HERE TO HELP

PL ACE S OF WORSHIP Baptist Temple 2001 Trenton Road, McAllen 956-686-5296 First Baptist Church of Weslaco 600 S. Kansas, Weslaco 956-968-9585 First Presbyterian Church 1102 Ash Dr, Mission 956-585-4829 St. John’s Episcopal Church 2500 North 10th St., McAllen 956-687-6191 St. Mark United Methodist Church - McAllen 301 Pecan Blvd, McAllen 956-682-1481 St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church 2310 N Stewart Rd, Mission 956-585-5005 World Leadership Academy 2214 W Griffin Parkway, Mission 956-458-4759

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Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau 650 FM 802, Brownsville 956-546-3721 www.brownsville.org City Of Hidalgo 704 E. Texano Drive, Hidalgo 956-843-2286 www.hidalgotexas.com Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 602 W. University Drive, Edinburg 956-383-4974 Harlingen Chamber of Commerce 311 East Tyler Ave., Harlingen 956-423-5440 www.harlingen.com Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau 311 East Tyler Ave., Harlingen 956-423-5565 www.visitharlingentexas.com Los Fresnos Chamber of Commerce 203 N. Arroyo Blvd., Los Fresnos 956-233-4488 McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Ave, McAllen 956-682-2871

Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Park Ave., Pharr 956-787-1481 Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce 421 E Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel 956-943-2262 Raymondville Chamber of Commerce 142 South 7th St., Raymondville 956-689-3171 Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation 101 S. Washington Street, Rio Grande City 956-487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com Rio Grande Valley Partnership 322 South Missouri, Weslaco 956-968-3141 San Benito Chamber of Commerce 400 N Travis Street, San Benito 956-399-5321

Alamo Chamber of Commerce 126 S 8th St., Alamo 956-787-2117

Mercedes Chamber of Commerce 320 S. Ohio, Mercedes 956-565-2221

South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce 7355 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island 956-761-4412

Brownsville Chamber of Commerce 1600 University Blvd., Brownsville 956-542-4341

Mission Chamber of Commerce 202 W. Tom Landry, Mission 956-585-2727 www.missionchamber.com

Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce 301 W Railroad Street, Weslaco 956-968-2102

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retail

Olivia’s 1009 Harvey St. McAllen, Texas 78501 956-631-4461

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Alexandre’s Fine Jewelry 202 E. Jackson St. Harlingen 78550 956-425-8831

Casa Petrides Tobacco Co. 735 W. Dove Street McAllen 78504 956-668-9686

Learning Express 7017 N. 10th Suite S McAllen 78504 956-928-1440

The Christian Book Center 6500 North 10th – Ste. L McAllen 78504 956-668-7104

Lionel’s Western Wear 332 South Texas Blvd Weslaco 78596 956-968-2552

3300 E. Expressway McAllen 78501 956-686-4231

Cute Cotton Company 1309 North Main McAllen 78504 956-687-5678

Lupita’s on Jackson 206 E. Jackson Harlingen 78550 956-428-7248

Bath Junkie 5240 N. 10th, Suite 9 McAllen 78504 956-661-8444

Foot Solutions 6100 N. 10th Suite H McAllen 78504 956-661-9933

Major Health Foods 1001 S. 10th Suite A/B McAllen 78501 956-687-7759

Frank’s Collection Record Shop 123 E. Jackson St. Harlingen 78550 956-423-4041

The Man Shop 2019 South 10th McAllen 78503 956-686-1777

Barnes & Noble Nolana & 10th Street McAllen 78504 956-683-7773

Bec’s Fashions 1307 S. 10th Street McAllen 78501 956-682-6351 Bicycle World 1113 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen 78550 956-682-7454 1275 N Expressway Brownsville 78520 956-541-9712 2025 W Nolana Ave McAllen 78501 956-682-7454 Camping World 1325 E. Expressway 83 Mission 78572 956-585-8396

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Progreso Lakes 78579 956-825-9557 Golf Cart Crossing 1122 E. Expwy.83 Pharr 78577 956-783-3946 Karlas Jewelry and Gifts 4915 N. 10th Street McAllen 78504 956-630-1771 Lacks Locations across the Valley to serve you

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Palm Harbor Homes 3200 Expwy. 83 Donna 78537 956-461-4800 Quelle Boutique 117 W. Van Buren Harlingen 78550 956-364-0560 Simply Elegant 102 W. Jackson St. Harlingen 78550 956-423-1353

Tupperware Chris Mosely 972-816-3871 Valley Garden Center 801 E. Bus. Hwy 83 McAllen 78501 956-682-9411 Wells of Weslaco 412 S. Texas Blvd.

Weslaco 78596 956-968-7514 Vida Antiques Bus. 83 & 2nd Street McAllen 78501 956-686-6086

The Clozet 2217 N. 10th Street McAllen 78501 956-683-1675 Corina’s Tea Room 505 E. McIntyre Edinburg 78541 956-383-2646 Just Between Friends 1037 W. Ferguson Pharr 78577 956-781-3338 Potter’s Consignment & More 1005 Vine McAllen 78501 956-631-8402

THRIFT STORES Singer/Brother Sewing Center 416 N. 10th Street McAllen 78501 956-686-6658

Antiques & Artisan Emporium 123 E. Jackson St. Harlingen 78550 956-423-4041

Silent Re-Run Consignment Shop 809 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen 78550 956-428-2810

Mary Kay Cosmetics Independent Beauty Consultant Stephani Risinger 956-802-3123 www.marykay.com/stephanir Call for free consultation. Free delivery on all orders. Host a facial class and receive a free gift. Mention Welcome Home, RGV and receive a discount.

Nip & Tuck Draperies 214 E. Jackson Harlingen 78550 956-428-4331

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JACKSON STREET MARKET DAYS

HARLINGEN FARMERS MARKET

CHRISTMAS PARADE

1st Saturday of every month on Jackson Street (between Commerce & 4th) 9am - 4pm downtownharlingen.com

Every Saturday on “A” Street (between Jackson Street & Monroe) 3 - 5pm harlingenfarmersmarket.com

Friday, December 3rd Downtown Harlingen (Jackson Street) at 7pm theharlingenjaycees.org

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T R E AT S F O R E V E R Y A P P E T I T E Amberjack’s 2005 W. Nolana McAllen 78501 956-627-3448 Armando’s Pizza 1900 W. University, Suite 4 Edinburg 78539 956-383-8053 Arturo’s Bar & Grill 702 S. Texas Blvd.

Weslaco 78596 956-648-4651 Bab’s Deli 1801 W. Trenton Edinburg 78539 956-682-3365

Country Omelette 2622 N. 10th McAllen 78501 956-687-6461

Baskin Robbins 1400 E. Exp 83 McAllen 78503

Dai Tung 400 Nolana #B McAllen 78504 956-686-1313 Dairy Queen 19 locations across the Valley to serve you!

100 E. Nolana Ave.#110 McAllen 78504 956-287-3334

El Pollo Loco 304 Nolana Ave McAllen 78504 956-631-6461

The Bean Cuisine 2425 E. Griffin Pkwy Mission 78572 956-457-0841

El Rancho Grande 107 N. Nebraska San Juan 78589 956-781-3601

Chick-fil-a 1300 E. Jackson Avenue McAllen 78504 956-664-1994 |

City Cafe 2901 N. 10th McAllen 78501 956-682-8737 Cobblestone Court 2200 Boca Chica Blvd., Suite 124 Brownsville 78521 956-982-0911

Bad Bobs BBQ 100 E. Nolana, Ste 195 McAllen 78504 956-686-2627

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Church’s Chicken Locations across the Valley to serve you!

The Garden Room 5500 North McColl McAllen 78501 956-686-4055

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Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen 78550 956-389-4030 Hooters 410 E Expy 83 McAllen 78503 956-971-9464 Jason’s Deli 4100 N. 2nd St., Ste. 100 McAllen 78501 956-664-2199 Java Cafe 204 E. Jackson St. Harlingen 78550 956-425-5282 Joe’s Crab Shack 711 E Expressway 83 McAllen 78501 956-668-9922 Macaroni Grill 3500 E Expressway 83 McAllen 78501 956-687-3500 Major Health Foods 1001 S. 10th Suite A/B McAllen 78501 956-687-7759 Marble Slab Creamery 4100 N. 2nd Street, Suite 300 McAllen 78504 956-631-7915

New York Deli 122 North A Street Harlingen 78550 956-425-3500

Sweet-N-Tasty 5113-B N.10, McAllen 78501 956-686-2253

Tony Roma’s 4400 North 10th Street McAllen 78501 956-682-4400

829 W Dove Ave McAllen 78501 956-631-8787

1311 N. Main St. McAllen 78501 956-686-2253

2121 South 10th Street McAllen 78501 956-631-2121

Padre Island Brewing Co. 3400 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island 78597 956-761-9585

Taste of India 2120 W Nolana Ave McAllen 78504 956-682-9888

Tony Roma’s - Brownsville 1805 N Expressway Brownsville 78520 956-986-2884

Peter Piper Pizza Locations across the Valley to serve you!

Rancho El Charco 416 N Kika De La Garza Blvd La Joya 78560 956-581-0397 Red Lobster 1075 Fm 802 Brownsville 78526 956-544-2614 701 Expressway 83 McAllen 78501 956-687-7323 7617 N 10th St McAllen 78501 956-682-6877 Remington’s Restaurant 1800 South 2nd McAllen 78503 956-686-3000 Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q 2780 N Exp US 77 Brownsville 78526 956-542-2532 209 W Nolana Loop Pharr 78577 956-781-8888

The Valley has a wonderful variety of eateries. Whether you are in the mood for fine dining or a casual bite, there is something for every appetite.

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Alamo

78516

Mission

78572

Brownsville

78520

Palmview

78572

Donna

78537

Penitas

78576

Edcouch-Elsa

78538

Pharr

78577

Edinburg

78539

Port Isabel

78578

Harlingen

78550

Raymondville

78580

La Feria

78559

Rio Grande City

78582

La Joya

78560

San Benito

78586

Los Fresnos

78566

San Juan

78589

McAllen

78501

South Padre Island 78597

Mercedes

78570

Weslaco

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T H E G R E AT O U T D O O R S HIKE & BIKE T RAIL S

on Tyler St. towards Ed Carey Drive, continue east on 106 to Rio Hondo. Ride through town and stop at Stripes at the corner of FM 106 and FM345 and turn around back to the Bicycle World Parking Lot. Route is approximately 20 miles.

McAllen McAllen Parks and Recreation maintains exercise and fitness trail systems at various parks located throughout the city. The trail systems combine jogging and fitness stations to provide residents and visitors a great workout in beautiful outdoor locations.

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La Vista Park Walking Trail & Fitness System 100 La Vista

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Las Palmas Park Walking Trail 2500 Quince

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Los Encinos Park Trail & Fitness System 2900 Sarah

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McAllen Hike & Bike Trails (Two separate trails) 2nd Street & Bicentennial Blvd

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Retama Village Park Walking Trail 2500 Laurel

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Schupp Park Trail & Fitness System 1300 Zinnia

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The Crossings Park Trail & Fitness System 10401 N. 25th Street

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29th Street & Zinna Park Walking Trail

Harlingen Runners, bicyclists and those out for a leisurely walk love the paved trails, scenic bridges, and the natural beauty of the 2.2 mile Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail, which begins at McKelvey Park - 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen. Start at the parking lot and follow the winding trail through the park. This route is approximately 4 miles.

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Loop 499 (Bike Lane). Bike lane begins on the corner of FM 507 and Loop 499 (corner of TSTC and Morgan Blvd.). Go north until the intersection of North Expressway 77 and then turn around back to the beginning. This route is approximately 6 miles.

Harlingen Soccer Complex. 4515 E. Harrison Ave. Exit parking lot and go east on Tyler/Harrison Avenue. Turn north on FM 509 (Paso Real) and continue to FM 508. On FM 508 head west and look for Country Store at intersection of FM 508 and FM 507. Turn north on FM 507 and continue on to FM 1018. At 1018 head west towards frontage road and continue north to FM 498.Turn east from frontage road on to FM 498 to Santa Monica (FM 1420). Then turn south on FM 1420 until you reach FM 508. At FM 508 head south to FM 106. FM 508 and FM 506 will merge and continue south which will take you back to the soccer complex. This route is approximately 50 miles.

Mission • Hike and Bike Trail. South Conway (FM 1016) to the World Birding Center 5-mile Hike and Bike Trail, which includes Asphalt-Covered Trial, 2 Bridges, and parking lot for up to 30 vehicles.

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Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive (FM 2062), 4 nature trails ranging in length from ¼ mile to 2 miles. Bike rentals (1 and 2 seat bikes) are available.

Rio Hondo • Laguna Atascosa Refuge. Bicycles are permitted on tour roads and some service roads. Service roads are primitive routes where riders should be prepared for emergencies. Check with Refuge staff for approved routes and trail maps. Bring plenty of water and sun protection, patch kits to repair a flat, and be prepared to walk several miles if your bike breaks down. Off-road riding is prohibited.

GOLF COURSE S This special section is brought to you by Bicycle World.

Adobe Wells Country Club McAllen 956-686-8801 Alamo Country Club Alamo 956-787-0910

Visit one of their 3 Rio Grande Valley stores to get started on your outdoor adventure today!

Brownsville Golf & Recreation Center Brownsville 956-541-2582 Club at Cimarron 1200 South Shary Road Mission 956-581-7408 * Winter Texan Memberships available

Brownsville • Montabella Trail. ATB trail on Alton Gloor Blvd.

(Ruben Torres Blvd.), Westside near 281. 6 miles, •

Linear Parkway. Paved, multi-use trail which starts at 6th & 7th Streets in front of Federal Courthouse, continues north to Palo Alto Park, 9 miles one-way.

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Cottonwood Creek Golf Course Harlingen 956-428-7758

Meadow Creek in the Valley Mission 956-581-6262

Short Shot Golf Course Alamo 956-702-1818

Ebony Golf Course Edinburg 956-292-2144

Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club Edinburg 956-381-0965

South Padre Island Golf Club Laguna Vista 956-943-5678

Ft. Brown Municipal Golf Course Brownsville 956-541-0394

The Palms at Mid Valley Golf Course Mercedes 956-565-3211

Tierra Del Sol Golf Club Pharr 956-702-2320

Jim Paul Golf Course Port Isabel 956-943-7520 Long Island Village Golf Course Port Isabel 956-943-7520

Tony Butler Golf Course Harlingen 956-216-5970

Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club Rancho Viejo 956-350-4359

Treasure Hills Country Club Harlingen 956-365-3100

Martin Valley Ranch Mission 956-585-6330

River Bend Resort & Country Club Brownsville 956-548-0192

Valley International Country Club Brownsville 956-548-9199

McAllen Country Club McAllen 956-631-1103

Shary Municipal Golf Course Mission 956-580-8770

Village Executive Golf Course Weslaco 956-968-6516

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND MORE AIRPORT S Brownsville International Airport 700 Amelia Earhart Drive Brownsville 78521 956-542-4373 www.flybrownsville.com McAllen International Airport 2500 S Bicentennial Blvd McAllen 78501 956-681-1500 www.mcallenairport.com Valley International Airport 3002 Heritage Way Harlingen 78550 956-430-860 www.flythevalley.com

AUTO SALES & SERVICE Cardenas Motors 1500 North Expressway Brownsville 78521 956-542-3541 The Car Spa 2614 E. Griffin Parkway Mission 78572 956-585-4466 Charles Clark Chevrolet 801 W US Highway 83 Mcallen 78501 956-686-5441 Clark Knapp Honda of McAllen 701 W. Business 83 McAllen 78501 956-686-0555 44

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COMMUNICATIONS Dish One Network 1001 W. Frontage Rd. Ste.T Alamo 78516 956-787-5400 VTX Communications 401 E. Jackson St. Harlingen 78550 956-216-8100

JM GetMoore Insurance & Financial Service 3900 N. 10th St., Suite 970 McAllen 78501 956-618-4474 Mission Duncan 220 E. Tom Landry Mission 78572 956-581-2183 Polzin Insurance 801 W. Pecan McAllen 78501 956-682-3161

FINANCIAL Ameriprise Financial 701 E. Esperanza Ave., Suite A McAllen 78501-1464 956-687-7902 Inter National Bank 1801 S. 2nd St. McAllen 78503 956-664-8400 International Bank of Commerce P.O. Box 579 McAllen 78501-0579 956-686-0263

Wells Fargo Advisors-Brownsville 2334 Boca Chica Bld., Ste 400 Brownsville 78521 956-541-6344

Excellent Pest Control 3203 San Angelo Mission 78572 956-682-2040

Wells Fargo Advisors-Harlingen 1313 East Washington Ave. Harlingen 78550 956-428-4146

Gateway Refrigeration Service 1112 Cummings Mission 78572 956-802-8784

Wells Fargo Advisors-McAllen 4900 N. 10th St., Suite D-1 McAllen 78504 956-687-7211

Golf Cart Crossing 1122 E. Expwy.83 Pharr 78577 956-783-3946

MISC. SERVICES ABC Insect Control Serving you across the Valley 956-682-8552 The Almaguer Law Firm 600 E. Nolana Ave.-Ste. 202 McAllen 78504 956-451-3811 Brownsville Postal Center 943 N. Expwy 83 #15 Brownsville 78520 956-546-3600 D&M Cleaners 4500 N 10th St # 320 McAllen 78501 956-630-4622 Dapper Dog 1410 N. Conway, Suite C Mission 78572 956-739-2201

Hearing Aids, Inc. 406 S. Nebraska Weslaco 78596 956-968-6131 Hetrick & Barber 109 West 6th San Juan 78589 956-787-2461 Kreidler Funeral Home 314 N. 10th Street McAllen 78501 956-686-0234 Massage Therapy 217 Nolana McAllen 78501 956-688-6888

Skinner-Silva Funeral Home 706 W. Sam Houston Pharr 78577 956-787-2244

McAllen Chem Dry 956-686-2090

Steve’s II 6603 Kathy Lane Donna 78539 956-461-3828 Texas Tops of McAllen 810 E. Highway 83 McAllen 78501 956-682-1148 US Mail & More 2403-B N. 10th McAllen 78501 956-630-1206

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EC Lawn Service McAllen 78504 956-451-1330

Memorial Funeral Home 311 Expressway 83 San Juan 78589 956-787-1415

Davis Johnstone Life Insurance Agency 214 Nolana McAllen 78501 956-655-1802

South Padre Bank 2701 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island 78597 1-800-350-3940

Edible Arrangements 5113 North 10th McAllen 78504 956-668-0555

Mid Valley Golf Cars Mile 3 Box 931 La Feria 78559 956-797-0399

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Sassy Paws 1308 Nyssa McAllen 78501 956-525-9880

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HOSPITAL S Edinburg Children’s Hospital 1102 West Trenton Edinburg 78539 956-388-6800 Edinburg Regional Medical Center 1102 West Trenton Edinburg 78539 956-388-6000 McAllen Medical Center 301 W. Expy 83 McAllen 78503 956-632-4000 McAllen Heart Hospital 1900 South ‘D’ Street McAllen 78503 956-994-2000 Mission Regional Medical Center 900 S. Bryan Road Mission 78572 956-323-9000

Hendrick Chiropractic 6316 N. 10th Street McAllen 78504 956-630-2255 Hidalgo County EMS- Air Med P.O. Box 2537 Edinburg 78540 956-686-1224 Jason R. Phillips, M.D. 615 Camelot Drive Harlingen 78550 956-428-5700

ME DICAL FACIL IT IE S & PROVIDE RS Back to Action Physical Therapy 1801 N. Ed Carey Drive Harlingen 78550 956-428-8951 www.back-to-action.com

LSND & Rehab 5000 N. 23rd, Suite G McAllen 78504 956-686-2272

Dr. Pablo Tagle, III 2215 Fern Ave., Suite B McAllen 78501 956-498-3904 |

Hearing Aids, Inc. 406 S. Nebraska Weslaco 78596 956-968-6131

Juan J. Garza MD 2310 N. Ed Carey Dr., Suite 1A Harlingen 78550 956-428-5522

David Yardley, M.D. 1821 Sesame Drive, Suite 5 Harlingen 78550 956-423-1500

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Health Care Unlimited, Inc. 1100 E. Laurel McAllen 78501 800-825-7780

McAllen Heart Surgeons 500 East Ridge Rd. Suite #201 McAllen 78503 956-630-9430 McAllen Primary Care Clinic 110 E. Savannah, Suite A204 McAllen 78503 956-686-4040

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North Brownsville Imaging Center 5700 N. Expy 77, Ste. 109 Brownsville 78520 956-698-4910 Orthopedic Surgery Center 2402 Cornerstone Blvd.

Edinburg 78539 956-668-0060 Performance Therapeutics 500 Lindberg Ave. McAllen 78501 956-687-4559 Platinum Surgery Center 2220 Pease St. Harlingen 78550 956-389-6010

Treasure Hills Imaging Center 1717 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen 78550 956-389-3300

Dr. Ricardo Carreon, DDS & Associates Nuevo Progreso 956-566-0973

Mission Plaza Pharmacy 906 S. Bryan Road Mission 78572 956-581-8833

Urgent Care4U 6316 N. 10th Street, Bldg C McAllen 78504 956-994-0111

Mustre Dental Clinic Nuevo Progreso 281-552-7603

St. Rose Pharmacy 909 Business Park, STE. #2 Mission 78573 956-424-0057

DENTAL Dental Progreso Dr. Xavier Aguirre Nuevo Progreso 866-529-8963 Dr. Adriana Diaz Gonzalez-Dentist Nuevo Progreso 1-888-236-7153 Dr. Pablo Tagle, Jr. DDS 2215 Fern Ave. McAllen 78501 956-686-2813

Sharyland Dental Care 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy Mission 78572 956-581-2773

FITNESS & WELLNESS Curves 2420 E. Griffin Parkway Mission 78572 956-584-9400

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RE T IRE ME NT HE ALT H CE NT E RS Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd.

Harlingen 78550 956-389-4030 Heritage Village Retirement Community 2105 South Cynthia McAllen 78503 956-631-4422

Rio Grande Valley Neurology 5505 South Expway. 77, Ste 204 Harlingen 78550 956-440-7711 Rio Valley Dermatology of Brownsville 804 Central Blvd., Ste. 3000 Brownsville 78501 956-546-7546 Shah Eye Center 1506 E. Griffin Pkwy Mission 78572 956-583-0202 South Heart Clinic, PLLC 2310 N. Ed Carey Dr., Ste. 1A Harlingen 78550 956-428-5522 W W W. W E L C O M E H O M E R G V. C O M

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St. John’s Episcopal Church 2500 North 10th St., McAllen 956-687-6191

Los Fresnos Chamber of Commerce 203 N. Arroyo Blvd., Los Fresnos 956-233-4488

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McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Ave, McAllen 956-682-2871

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Mission Chamber of Commerce 202 W. Tom Landry, Mission 956-585-2727 www.missionchamber.com

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