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Welcome Home WINTER TEXAN • • • January 22, 2020
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We’re just connecting the dots.
VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 14 • January 22, 2020 • • • your official connection to the rio grande valley • • •
hello FROM KRISTI
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did I know in 2014 how my life would change so dramatically! You see, that’s the year we bought the Winter Texan Expo from its previous owner, Holly Smith. She was ready to let it go but wanted to make sure it went to someone who would love and protect the show as much as she did. I’m so thankful she found us worthy! It is something we work on years in advance, and we know this year's event was the best we’ve done to date. Moving the entertainment to the ballroom allowed for wider aisles, more pass-throughs, and additional rest stops for our attendees. And what an entertainment lineup we had! It was a great show, great fun, and a way for us to show our appreciation for our Winter Texans. If you were there, we’d love to hear from you--what you liked, what you loved, and what you think could be better. That’s the reason we just keep getting better. We truly listen to your feedback! Please send your feedback to events@ welcomehomergv.com. Save the date for the 28th Annual Winter Texan Expo, January 12-13, 2021.• We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi
THANK YOU TO OUR
2019-2020
SEASON SPONSORS
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t was a sure sign Winter-Texan season was in full swing Wednesday, January 14, at the McAllen Convention Center. Hundreds lined the long, interior corridor well in advance of the opening of the 27th Annual Winter Texan Expo and Health Fair hosted by Welcome Home RGV. Over 200 vendors put the finishing touches on their booths, setting out fliers, brochures, coupons, raffle items, and freebies. Presenting sponsor South Texas Health System held the prime spot to the left and right of the entrance, with a multitude of representatives standing by to help answer questions and provide information on a range of health topics, including stroke and rehabilitation services, to name just two. South Texas Health System participates in the Expo each year, WINTER TEXAN EXPO 2020 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 >>