RGV Life

Vietnam era veterans and their families will get the thanks and honor of a grateful community. LZ:RGV - Operation Welcome Home is on Saturday, April 9 at the McAllen Convention Center. I am proud to be a part of this long-overdue tribute, which includes honoring those who never made it back home, like my good friend and war hero Freddie Gonzalez. The Healing Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m, along with an exhibit, from Thursday to Saturday. It lists over 58,000 names of those who lost their lives during the war. I expect there will be tears shed and smiles made, I know that I've been moved by the stories I've heard and the veterans I've met. But, Operation Welcome Home is not intended to dwell only on the past. It will be a day of education, information and celebration. The Veterans War Memorial located just east of the McAllen Convention Center will kick off the day-long event at 10:30 a.m. with a de...

Producer/director Frank Aragon is doing a documentary on the 1961 Donna Redskins Football State Champions. He is looking for documentary crew and will also be conducting a one week film school. Below is the information. Please contact him with any questions you may have. __________________________________________________________ Miracle at Donna (Working Title) is an American sports film. In 1961, Donna High School in Donna, Texas, one head coach Earl Scott, was not influenced by a common racism that still existed and treated every team member equally resulting in inspiring his team to the State Championship. A miraculous story of a very special group of young men who overcame every unimaginable obstacle and a town that overcame racial barriers sooner then the rest of the country, this was a result of a couple of very special coaches and trainers, and town that saw deeper and who saw no color, just players. While South Texas has not seen another State Championship since 1961, Head Coac...

Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce Contact: Laura Espinoza/Martha Noell Address:  301 W. Railroad. Weslaco, TX 78596 Phone: 956-968-2102 Fax:       956-968-6451 Website: www.weslaco.com March 29, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Food, Fun, and Music at Weslaco's 22nd Annual Onion Fest WESLACO - Weslaco's 22nd Annual Onion Fest proved to be another success with record numbers that came out to the City Park on Saturday, March 26.  Local food vendors, businesses, and all types of entertainers were featured at the event.  People of all ages showed up early to get a head start on all the different attractions and features, which included vendor booths, contests, and carnival rides for the children. The day's event kicked off with the Weslaco High School Mariachi Pantera on the MVEC Texas stage and Country Shades in our Cool Spot Mini Stage, sponsored by Shah Eye Center. The Inter National Bank Arts and Crafts tent highlighted local vendors wit...