Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Texas, McAllen firefighter groups endorse Sergio Muñoz, Jr. for state representative
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Texas, McAllen firefighter groups endorse Sergio Muñoz, Jr. for state representative
(McAllen) - Noting his strong support for public safety and working families, the McAllen Fire Fighters Association and its statewide organization, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, have endorsed Sergio Muñoz, Jr. for State Representative, House District 36.
House District 36 includes Granjeno, Hidalgo, southern McAllen, most of Mission, Palmview, Peñitas, and Pharr.
"We, the 139 members of the McAllen Fire Fighters Association Local 2602, are proud to present you with this letter of endorsement," Amado Cano, general president of the area group, stated in its support for Muñoz. "We feel that with your personnel beliefs, education and experience you will be a positive influence to the State Representative Office and the citizens of District 36. We look forward to working with you during your campaign and would like to offer our assistance, as well as our endorsement."
Mike Higgins, the chief-of-staff and legislative director for the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, said the local support for Muñoz also brought a statewide endorsement from his group, which represents more than 15,000 professional fire fighters and 169 affiliate locals.
The statewide show of support reflects the legislative policies of Muñoz, a successful lawyer and Palmview Municipal Court Judge, to be "a strong supporter of public safety and fire fighters across Texas,"
Higgins said.
The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters was established in 1938 and it is Texas's only professional, career fire fighters organization.
The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters is affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Muñoz said he was grateful for the endorsements, noting that protecting the public is one of the most important responsibilities of the Texas Legislature.
"Fire fighters, like police, emergency medical service personnel, and other law enforcement professionals have my highest admiration – these are the brave men and women who rush into danger to save our lives, our homes and our businesses," said Muñoz. "I look forward to working with them on all major legislation that helps and protect them, because that will help and protect all of us."
By David Diaz
Political announcement paid for by Sergio Muñoz, Jr., – Óscar Elizondo, Jr., Treasurer – 1110 South Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, Texas 78539.
NOTE: RGV LIFE does not receive any compensation for posting. It is posted as a public service.
HUB City Toastmaster Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Dear Toastmaster Members & Guests,
The schedule for tomorrow's meeting (Wednesday, February 17th) will be as follows:
Toastmaster: John Lopez
Speaker No. 1: Luis Bazan
Speaker No. 2: Lupe Chavez
Speaker No. 3: Cyndi Hopkins
Speaker No. 4: Mickey Steib
Tabletopics Master: Arlene Hernandez
General Evaluator: to be determined
Timer: Katrin Miovski
Grammarian/Ah Counter/Word of the Day: to be determined
Evaluators: to be determined
Hope to see you all tomorrow!!!
-kat
PLEASE NOTE: The HUB City Toastmasters meet each Wednesday at 12.00 Noon at the Pharr Chamber of Commerce, 308 W. Park. This news letter is being sent to members and to guests who have visited or may be interested in visiting our meetings. If you do not wish to continue receiving these newsletters, just click reply, type cancel and send. Thank you.
Weslaco Chamber: February and March at the Chamber
Press Release: Rep. Gonzales Earns Perfect Score for Environmental Voting Record from Texas League of Conservation Voters
February 16, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ricardo Lopez-Guerra
512-463-0578
Rep. Gonzales Scores an A+ on Environmental Record from the Texas League of Conservation Voters
McALLEN--- State Representative Veronica Gonzales earned a perfect score for her voting record on environmental legislation in the 81st Legislative Session from the Texas League of Conservation Voters (TLCV).
"Texas is a beautiful state blessed with many natural resources and I believe that the laws we pass should protect and preserve our air, water and land for future generations," Rep. Gonzales said. "My votes reflect that belief and I am proud to earn the League of Conservation Voters' support."
TLCV is a non-partisan organization that advocates environmental protection and conservation. At the end of each legislative session, TLCV issues a scorecard grading lawmakers on a wide range of votes and issues including renewable energy, green technologies, recycling and waste disposal.
Gonzales was one of only 53 of the 150 member House members to earn a perfect score on her votes for 12 bills that addressed a variety of issues including: green state building standards; cleaner vehicles for state agencies, a trust fund to help low- income residents weatherize their homes; creating financing districts for developing renewable energy sources and increasing public beach access. The league also endorsed each House and Senate members who earned an "A" on the scorecard.
The TLCV 2009 Legislative Scorecard is available online at www.tlcv.org/scorecards/2009/.
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Mission Chamber: Explosion Dance & Fitness Ribbon Cutting Today
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The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce | 202 W. Tom Landry | Mission | TX | 78572 |
News from Hidalgo County Democratic Party
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Hidalgo County Democratic Party | 305 (B) N. Shary Rd. | Mission | TX | 78572 |
McAllen Tea Party: Early Voting Starts Today!!!
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Rio Grande Valley Tea Party Association | 5111 N. 10th, #298 | McAllen | TX | 78504 |
Reminder from Rep. Gonzales: Early Voting Begins Today
February 16, 2010
Early Voting Begins Today
Dear Friends:
I wanted to remind you that Early Voting Begins TODAY for the March 2 primary election. You can vote early until February 26, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at substations in Hidalgo County. There are many important state and local races on the ballot and every vote counts. Make sure to remind your friends and family to go to the polls and vote.
Sincerely,
Early Voting Substation Locations in District 41:
EDINBURG
Elections Annex Bldg. UTPA Library
317 N. Closner "Rear" 1201 W. University
McALLEN
Lark Community Center McAllen Tax Office
2601 Lark Ave. 311 N. 15th Street
Palmer Pavillion Palmview Community Cneter
301 E. Hackberry 3401 Jordan Ave.
MISSION
Mission City Hall Mission Fire Station #3
1201 E. 8th Street 1804 N. Shary Rd.
For a complete list, visit the Hidalgo County Elections Department website here. Mobile polling locations are available here or call the Department at (956) 784-8683.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday Bachelor/Bachelorette Politician AUCTION...!
Friends,
You are invited this Friday February 12th...!
Politician & Bachelor/Bachelorette AUCTION for a lunch date - "For the LOVE of Politics" by National HELP.
At KAI on 17th Street McAllen
from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Please forward and invite all your friends. This is going to be a really fun event.
Best, JC Cervantes
You are invited this Friday February 12th...!
Politician & Bachelor/Bachelorette AUCTION for a lunch date - "For the LOVE of Politics" by National HELP.
At KAI on 17th Street McAllen
from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Please forward and invite all your friends. This is going to be a really fun event.
Best, JC Cervantes
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Hidalgo County Candidates Fail To Maximize Your Campaign Contributions
I have a bone to pick. I see our candidates wasting the money that is being donated to their campaigns. If they keep this up, as a donor you should demand they make immediate changes to their campaign. Those changes are:
Your candidates are failing to make the most of the money they spend on their websites, signs, TV ads, radio ads, push cards, t-shirts, and other collateral. If your candidates are on flickr, Youtube, Twitter, or Facebook and don't put their web address on their campaign material, then why bother with the social networks?
What happens is that they end up friending people online who would vote for them anyway. Isn't the idea of having a social media campaign to reach out to voters who have not decided who to support? It's like having a campaign event where only your family and closest friends show up. The idea is to get the public to attend, isn't it?
It's like running for an office in Hidalgo County and putting all their signs outside the county line. By not putting their website address on their campaign materials, their social media efforts are out in a dark corner of the internet where only their friends know to find them.
By advertising the website, your candidates can reach those voters who want to know more about the candidates. That campaign collateral can drive traffic to the candidate websites where they will click the photos, read the material, watch the videos, and maybe even make a donation.
Without driving traffic to their sites, the social media campaign is wasted time and money because your candidates are preaching to the converted.
Donors, talk to your candidates so they can go thump their campaign managers on the head. Ask them to do these things:
Posters: put the website address and twitter handle
Pushcards: put the website address and twitter handle
Banners: put the website address and twitter handle
Lawn signs: put the website address and twitter handle
Website: link to the social networks and twitter handle
Youtube: link back to the website and twitter handle
Twitter: link back to the website
Facebook: link back to the website
Flickr: link back to the website
Television commercials (all videos): put a link to the website and twitter handle
Radio commercials: mention the website and twitter handle
If your candidate does not do these things, then demand that they stop wasting time and effort on the web; send them block walking instead. Demand a return on your investment.
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PUT THEIR WEBSITE ADDRESS ON ALL THEIR CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
Your candidates are failing to make the most of the money they spend on their websites, signs, TV ads, radio ads, push cards, t-shirts, and other collateral. If your candidates are on flickr, Youtube, Twitter, or Facebook and don't put their web address on their campaign material, then why bother with the social networks?
What happens is that they end up friending people online who would vote for them anyway. Isn't the idea of having a social media campaign to reach out to voters who have not decided who to support? It's like having a campaign event where only your family and closest friends show up. The idea is to get the public to attend, isn't it?
It's like running for an office in Hidalgo County and putting all their signs outside the county line. By not putting their website address on their campaign materials, their social media efforts are out in a dark corner of the internet where only their friends know to find them.
By advertising the website, your candidates can reach those voters who want to know more about the candidates. That campaign collateral can drive traffic to the candidate websites where they will click the photos, read the material, watch the videos, and maybe even make a donation.
Without driving traffic to their sites, the social media campaign is wasted time and money because your candidates are preaching to the converted.
Donors, talk to your candidates so they can go thump their campaign managers on the head. Ask them to do these things:
Posters: put the website address and twitter handle
Pushcards: put the website address and twitter handle
Banners: put the website address and twitter handle
Lawn signs: put the website address and twitter handle
Website: link to the social networks and twitter handle
Youtube: link back to the website and twitter handle
Twitter: link back to the website
Facebook: link back to the website
Flickr: link back to the website
Television commercials (all videos): put a link to the website and twitter handle
Radio commercials: mention the website and twitter handle
If your candidate does not do these things, then demand that they stop wasting time and effort on the web; send them block walking instead. Demand a return on your investment.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Mission High School choir students advancing to state UIL
Mission High School (MHS) had 41 students recently compete at the UIL Region XV Vocal Solo and Ensemble contest. 39 students received 1st Division (superior) ratings for their performances and two received 2nd Division (excellent) ratings. Of the students who received the superior rating, five also qualified to advance to the State Solo and Ensemble competition to be held in Austin in late May. Those five students are: Victoria Vielma, Patty De La Garza (pictured front row left to right) and Stephanie Robles, Elianna Perez, Joucelyn Franco (pictured back row).
The MHS choir students earning high honors for their performances at the regional UIL contest are:
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Contact: Craig Verley, Director of Public Relations and Marketing
1201 Bryce Drive, Mission Texas 78572
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Mission CISD Campus Teachers of the Year Announced
Each Mission CISD (Consolidated Independent School District) campus has announced their selection for Teacher of the Year at their school. These top teachers have now been entered into the Mission CISD Teacher of the Year program. It is from this program that one elementary and on secondary teacher will be selected to represent Mission CISD in the Regional Teacher of the Year contest.
Last year, Rosa Blanton from Leal Elementary School was selected as the District Elementary Teacher of the Year and Everardo Castellano from Mission High School was the Secondary Teacher of the Year.
The 15 elementary campus Teachers of the Year for this year are: Dolores Reyna, Alton Elementary School; Sonia Salinas, Bryan Elementary School; Fernando Perez, Cantu Elementary School; Roxann Martinez, Castro Elementary School; Yvonne Perez, Cavazos Elementary School; Gracie Rodriguez, Escobar/Rios Elementary School; Elizabeth Adkins,Leal Elementary School; Eduardo Martinez, Marcell Elementary School; Sandra Rios, Midkiff Elementary School; Sara McCormick, Mims Elementary School; Norma Garcia,Newcomers Academy; Antonio Urrabazo, O'Grady Elementary School; Lauro Flores, Pearson Elementary School; Nancy Cardenas, Salinas Elementary School; Nora (Terry) Gomez,Waitz Elementary School.
The seven secondary campus Teachers of the Year are: Mary Solis, Alton Memorial Jr. High School; Norma Carrera, K. White Jr. High School; Val Rossi, Mission Jr. High School; Belinda Hinojosa, R. Cantu Jr. High School; Josefina (Josie) Flores, Mission High School; Liz Montes, Veterans Memorial High School; Miguel Fraire, Roosevelt Alternative School.
Each of these 22 teachers is now filling out a questionnaire used in the Texas Teacher of the Year program. The questionnaires will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected from the community. These judges will make the final selection of the two teachers to represent Mission CISD in the regional competition. The judges' decision will be announced at a special Teacher of the Year luncheon to be held on National Teacher Day, May 4. Each campus Teacher of the Year will also be honored by the district administration and Board of Trusteesduring this special luncheon.
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Contact: Craig Verley, Director of Public Relations and Marketing
1201 Bryce Drive, Mission Texas 78572
Office: (956) 323-5530•Fax: (956) 323-8103
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