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A list of FUN events and FUN happenings around McAllen Texas and the RGV ,Rio Grande Valley TEXAS,

RIO GRAND VALLEY TEXAS EVENTS

Valley Club Poker nights

Valley Club is partnered with 10 bars for 12 games a week in McAllen, Mission and Laredo, and Ron Rodriguez is working on expanding his business to the Mid-Valley and Brownsville.

As long as the televised poker games keep piquing people’s interest, he will likely find plenty of players to fill his tables wherever he goes in the Valley.

Even though they’re not gambling for money, players new and old flock to the games because they want to hone their skills and pal around with people who have a common interest. Most harbor the longshot desire to be on the World Series of Poker. Some come for stress relief.

http://www.video-poker-pages.com/archive/article-106.html

www.valleyclubpoker.com

http://poker.meetup.com/cities/us/tx/mcallen/

 Date   Time   Event & Description   Category   Place & Location 
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Texas is a big state with a growing, diverse population and as the population grows, the issues and challenges facing its residents multiply.  Texas Matters is a locally produced news show that spends half an hour each week looking at the issues, newsmakers and culture of Texas.

The locally produced program features co-hosts David Martin Davies and Yvette Benavides.  The husband and wife team talk directly with policymakers and newsmakers in a lively discussion designed to shed light on issues too often overlooked by other media.

Fri, 10/5
All day
ShimaKon
Tags: anime convention
2 people
Bahia Mar Resort
S Padre Island, TX

Corpse Show Creeps
Metal/psychobilly show with Corpse Show Creeps from Minneapolis and Brownsville's The Livends.

6/3/2007
Sunday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

George Lopez
Call 956-668-7740 or visit ticketmaster.com to buy tickets. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 21.

6/29/2007
Friday
7:00 pm

Dodge Arena
Hidalgo TX

 

Structure
Structure, a San Antonio rock band, will perform with special guests to be announced.

6/30/2007
Saturday
10:00 pm

Hurricane's
Brownsville TX

Pan American Summer Stock Theatre presents Arcadia
Pan American Summer Stock Theatre will present "Arcadia," a brilliant study in changes over time by Tom Stoppard.

6/21/2007
Thursday
7:00 pm

The University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg TX

 

Disposable Assasins
Edinbure punk rockers Disposable Assasins perform..

6/29/2007
Friday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Blues on the Hill
Blues on the Hill features blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Call (956) 427-8870.

6/23/2007
Saturday
8:00 pm

McKelvey Park
Harlingen TX

 

The Ruined Few
San Antonio's the Ruined Few will perform. Among the Sarcophagus and The Slain open.

6/23/2007
Saturday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Tales told at Midnight along the Rio Grande
Book signing with authors Anne Greenfield and Mona Sizer.

6/10/2007
Sunday
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Museum of South Texas History
Edinburg TX

 

Body and Mind in Motion for Kids
Children 2-6 will enjoy fun physical activities that will allow them to develop and enhance their motor abilities.

6/4/2007
Monday
9:00 am to 12:45 pm
(repeats 8 times)

HINOvations Casa Cultural
McAllen TX

 

Rio Grande Valley Dorados vs. Texas
 

6/9/2007
Saturday
7:30 pm

Dodge Arena
Hidalgo TX

 

Summer Classes for ages six-14
Classes in language, history, art, music, Spanish/French with special guest speakers.

6/5/2007
Tuesday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
(repeats 19 times)

Museum of South Texas History
Edinburg TX

 

The Mother Truckers
"The perfect Austin alternative country rock band" will play at Cine El Rey.

6/23/2007
Saturday
8:00 pm

Cine El Rey
Mc Allen TX

 

TX Assault Productions Show
Metal show..

6/1/2007
Friday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Rio Grande Valley Dorados vs. Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz
 

6/23/2007
Saturday
7:30 pm

Dodge Arena
Hidalgo TX

 

Rio Grande Valley Dorados vs. Corpus Christi
 

6/30/2007
Saturday
7:30 pm

Dodge Arena
Hidalgo TX

 

From My Cold Dead Hands
Mexico thrash/metal band From My Cold dead Hands peform with Beg For Life, Snails and more.

6/26/2007
Tuesday
8:00 pm

James “Nikki” Rowe VFW
McAllen TX

 

Until I Wake
Brownsville metal band Until I Wake will rawk..

6/9/2007
Saturday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Dead by Knight
Austin metal band Dead By Knight will perform. Brownsville's Dreadscape performs.

6/15/2007
Friday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Blaze Blunts Show
Blaze Blunts presents a hip-hop show..

6/20/2007
Wednesday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Fab, Form and Function
FAB FORM AND FUNCTION is an exhibit celebrating the art and design of the 1950s and 60s, in everything from blenders to cars, at the Harlingen Arts and Heritage…

6/1/2007
Friday
10:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(repeats 29 times)

Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
Harlingen TX

 

Tragedy N April
RGV punk, ska, metal hybrid band Tragedy N April takes the stage.

6/9/2007
Saturday
10:00 pm

Hurricane's
Brownsville TX

 

Warryor
RGV rockers Warryor perform with Ignator..

6/15/2007
Friday
10:00 pm

Hurricane's
Brownsville TX

 

Leavenworth
Pennsylvania punk/metal band Leavenworth performs. Also featuring DTD and Lay in Ruins.

6/17/2007
Sunday
8:00 pm

James “Nikki” Rowe VFW
McAllen TX

 

Children's Work Shop Production
A children's Production sponsored by Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre. The Children's Work Shop Production will be the end of June.

6/9/2007
Saturday
9:00 am to 11:00 am
(repeats 24 times)

Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre
Harlingen TX

 

Go - Expressions of Physical and Spiritual Energy
One of the six art shows the center organizes each year to help promote and advance the cultural art that is within the Hispanic community.

6/7/2007
Thursday
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Narciso Martinez Cultural Art Center
San Benito TX

 

Women’s Work
A new exhibit at Galeria 409 in Brownsville showcases 16 area women who all share a passion for art.

6/1/2007
Friday
11:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(repeats 6 times)

Galeria 409
Brownsville TX

 

City Limits
This exhibit blends pop surrealism with pop imaginism and will be on display through July 15.

6/3/2007
Sunday
10:00 am
(repeats 29 times)

Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
Harlingen TX

 

Face First
Hardcore bands Face First, Knuckles Up and Fight to Die rawk.

6/25/2007
Monday
8:00 pm

James “Nikki” Rowe VFW
McAllen TX

 

Scare Tactic
Los Angeles-based metal band Skare Tactic performs with guests.

6/9/2007
Saturday
8:00 pm

James “Nikki” Rowe VFW
McAllen TX

 

Tragedy N April
RGV punk, ska, metal hybrid band Tragedy N April takes the stage.

6/23/2007
Saturday
10:00 pm

Hurricane's
Brownsville TX

 

Duke
Austin's Duke, San Antonio's Confused and Brownsville's Threat of Tomorrow will perform.

6/22/2007
Friday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Death Metal show
Texas Assault Productions presents Disfigured, Panteon, Dogma Hollow, Undying Prophecy, Excidium, Belligerency and Satan Sluts.

6/16/2007
Saturday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

 

Escape
RGV rockers Escape will perform..

6/16/2007
Saturday
10:00 pm

Hurricane's
Brownsville TX

 

Summer Safari
Public starlight dates. Challenge your sense to observe nocturnal animals!

6/9/2007
Saturday
6:30 pm to 8:00 am
(repeats 1 time)

Gladys Porter Zoo
Brownsville TX

 

Blues on the Hill
Blues on the Hill features blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Call (956) 427-8870.

6/16/2007
Saturday
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

McKelvey Park
Harlingen TX

 

Blues on the Hill
Blues on the Hill features blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Call (956) 427-8870.

6/9/2007
Saturday
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

McKelvey Park
Harlingen TX

 

Dynasty
Metal band Dynasty from California perform with Take This Hand, more.

6/29/2007
Friday
8:00 pm

James “Nikki” Rowe VFW
McAllen TX

 

Ancient Malus
Black metal rockers Ancient Malus from San Antonio will perform.

6/30/2007
Saturday
8:00 pm

Chapa’s Bar
Brownsville TX

"El Second Weensdee"
The Narciso Martinez Cultural Art Center presents "El Second Weensdee" oral history series on conjunto music.

6/13/2007
Wednesday
7:00 pm

Narciso Martinez Cultural Art Center
San Benito TX

Sunday May 27, 2007 Go To Top   Icons: Stained Glass Windows       Contact: Bertha Gonzalez   956-682-1564   bgonzalez@imasonline.org     Imagine seeing a sight that was enjoyed nearly one hundred years ago. IMAS is proud to present, on loan from the private collection of Dr. Lawrence Gelman, a compilation of stained glass windows originating from St. Paul's Church in Albany, New York and dating back 1914. This wonderful exhibition of religious iconography will also feature windows produced by the famed glass company, Tiffany Studios. IMAS invites the public to immerse itself in viewing the splendor of an art form that has graced the walls of churches, cathedrals, and other religious architecture of the world. The gallery is designed and finely crafted to replicate the backdrop for such an ethereal event. Icons         Location: International Museum of Art & Science; 1900 Nolana; McAllen, TX Thursday March 1, 2007 -  Friday June 1, 2007 Go To Top 9:00 AM Retablos: The Art of Faith Exhibit (March 1 - May 1, 2007)       Contact: UTPA Visitors Center   956-292-7338   mendiolas@utpa.edu     Come and experience the beauty and history of the "Retablos," better known as "laminas" in Mexico, which are small oil paintings on tin, zinc, wood, or copper. This genre of folk art, deeply rooted in Spanish history, represents the heart and soul of traditional religious beliefs in the 17th, 18th, and 19th century Mexican culture. Exhibit from the private collection collection of the Backal family. The Visitors Center hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For tours or special accommodations, call 956-292-7338. http://www.utpa.edu         Location: The University of Texas - Pan American; Visitor's Center; 1201 University Dr; Edinburg, TX Friday March 9, 2007 -  Thursday May 31, 2007 Go To Top 6:30 PM Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy       Contact: Brownsville Historical Complex   956-541-5560   info@brownvillehistory.org     Wells Fargo and The Brownsville Heritage Complex in historic downtown Brownsville present Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy, an exhibit in celebration of the Old West ranching traditions of Texas. The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, March 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Additional sponsor for the exhibit is Yzaguirre Ranch. Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy will feature 60 photographs of the last remaining vaqueros, or ranchers of Northern Mexico and South Texas. The photographs by Bill Witliff, creator of the Lonesome Dove television series, will be the central exhibit. The photographs represent the best of Witliff’s collection from the Witliff Gallery of Southwestern and Mexican Photography in San Marcos, Texas. In celebrating an old way of life through arts, history and education, viewers will get a sense of the pioneering spirit and pride in the early traditions that evolved over the past centuries. The exhibit runs through May 31, 2007 and is included with general admission to the Brownsville Heritage Complex. General admission is free for BHA members. http://www.brownsvillehistory.org         Location: Brownsville Heritage Complex; 1325 E. Washington; Brownsville, TX Thursday March 29, 2007 -  Thursday May 31, 2007 Go To Top   From Europe to McAllen       Contact: Toni Livingston   956-686-1112   toniliv@swbell.net     "from europe to mcallen" paintings by artist Rod I. McGehee Reception with the artist, Thursday, March 29, 5 - 9 p.m. Rod I. McGehee will be painting live in the gallery, Friday, March 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. View exhibit online         Location: TLC Gallery; 906 E Business 83; McAllen, TX Thursday April 5, 2007 -  Sunday July 15, 2007 Go To Top   City Limits       Contact: Tomas Arizpe   956-216-4901   tarizpe@myharlingen.us     City Limits, an exhibit by Tony Schaub will have its opening reception Thursday, April 5, from 6 - 9 pm at Harlingen Museum of Arts and Heritage. This exhibit will blend pop surrealism with pop imaginism. The exhibit will be on display April 5 through July 15.     Location: Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum; 2425 Boxwood St; Harlingen, TX

Monday April 16, 2007 -  Friday June 1, 2007 Go To Top   A Solid Effort IV       Contact: The Blue Onion   956-682-9884        UTPA/STC: A Solid Effort IV April 16 – June 1, 2007 On the walls of the Blue Onion in McAllen. Enjoy a great meal and view sculptural work by students from UTPA and STC. http://www.myblueonion.com         Location: The Blue Onion ; 925 Dove Ave; McAllen, TX Thursday April 26, 2007 -  Friday June 8, 2007 Go To Top 2:00 PM Ladrillos Y Mezcla (Bricks & Mortar): The History of Brick       Contact: Brownsville Heritage Complex   956-541-5560   info@brownsvillehistory.org     The Brownsville Heritage Complex in historic downtown Brownsville invites the public to view the exhibit Ladrillos Y Mezcla (Bricks & Mortar): The History of Brick and its Contribution to the Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande Corridor. The exhibit will be on display in the Aiken Education Center inside the Brownsville Heritage Museum from April 26 to June 8, 2007 during regular museum hours. Cost to view the exhibit is included in the price of admission. Inspired by the research and presentation of the history of brick in the Rio Grande Valley by local businessman, artist, historian and architect Manuel Hinojosa, this exhibit explores the history of bricks and architecture of the lower Rio Grande Valley corridor through historic photographs, artifacts, and drawings. Ladrillos Y Mezcla (Bricks & Mortar): The History of Brick and its Contribution to the Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande Corridor , produced by the Museums of Port Isabel (MoPI), was first displayed at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum in Port Isabel last fall and will travel to other venues thereafter. The origin of brick making in the lower Rio Grande River borderlands evolved from the Mesoamerican and Spanish Colonial elements of centuries of adobe brick making. Shortages of rock building materials that were abundant in the early colonization of Nuevo Santander were a major factor in the introduction of a clay-fired brick to the newly formed town site of Matamoros, Mexico. As a result of the shortage, an eclectic architecture was created when local brick masons incorporated Spanish, New Orleans and later classical elements into building details on both sides of the Rio Grande River. The handmade brick industry continued to manifest during the 1900s, when the new economy was fueled by the creation of new cities by the Anglo-American migrations to the Rio Grande Valley. http://www.brownsvillehistory.org         Location: Brownsville Heritage Complex; 1325 E. Washington; Brownsville, TX Saturday April 28, 2007 -  Saturday June 2, 2007 Go To Top 2:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Children's Painting Adventure Workshop       Contact: Maxilou Link   956-583-ARTS (2787)   maxilou.link@att.net     Upper Valley Art League is having a Children's workshop called Painting Adventure. This is a six week course and runs on Saturday from April 28th to June 2nd from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Instructor is Irma Lima. Fee is $80.00 members and $92.00 non members. Class is given at the Upper Valley Art League 921 E. 12th Street in Mission (next door to the Speer Memorial Library).     Location: Upper Valley Art League; Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Building; 921 E 12th; Mission, TX Tuesday May 8, 2007 -  Friday June 29, 2007 Go To Top 6:00 PM A South Texas Ceramic Sampler       Contact: James Miller   956-872-2668   jmiller@southtexascollege.edu     South Texas College and The University of Texas-Pan American invite the public to attend the opening reception of the exhibit A South Texas Ceramic Sample. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at STC’s Pecan Campus Library in McAllen. This exhibition will be on display at the college’s Pecan Campus Library from May 7 through June 29, 2007. It will feature a variety of ceramic works from students and faculty from five Texas schools including STC, UTPA, Texas A&M at Kingsville, The University of North Texas and The University of Texas at San Antonio. Admission to the opening and the exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information about the exhibit contact James Miller at (956) 872-2668. For general information about South Texas College, log on to http://www.southtexascollege.edu         Location: South Texas College; Pecan Campus; Library; 3201 W Pecan; McAllen, TX Saturday May 12, 2007 -  Saturday May 19, 2007 Go To Top 2:00 PM High School Art Competition (May 12-May 19, 2007)       Contact: Brownsville Museum of Fine Art   956-542-0941   info@brownsvillemfa.org     May 12 - May 19: Brownsville Independent School District and the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art bring to you the High School Art Competition. Opening reception on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 pm. http://www.brownsvillemfa.org         Location: Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts; 660 E. Ringgold; Brownsville, TX

Friday May 18, 2007 -  Sunday May 20, 2007 Go To Top 7:00 PM 2007 South Padre Island Summer Salsa Bash       Contact: Rosie Coronado   956-453-3907   saborvallero@yahoo.com     Rio Grande Valley residents and national salsa enthusiasts will enjoy a weekend of salsa music, learning, camaraderie, and, of course, plenty of dancing. Salsa parties, performances and master workshops by internationally acclaimed salsa dancers and instructors will be held at South Padre Island and in H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on May 18 – 20, 2007. Café Cappuccino’s in Matamoros will be hosting the first night, Friday, May 18, beginning with three master workshop classes at 7:00pm followed by the shows and dance at 10:00pm. This event is open to the general public and the Mexican full pass is $45.00 dollars or $450 Mexican pesos. (Mexican full pass includes: 3 classes-$30/$300Mexican pesos, Friday night cover $10/$100Mexican pesos, Sunday night cover and a Free DVD of the 2006 SPI Summer Salsa Bash.) On Saturday, 19th the whole event takes place at Salsa Padre on the Island in the US side. Over eight salsa master instructors will hold dance workshops for the general public from 10:00am through 5:00pm. Later that evening, at 10:00pm, nationally and internationally renowned professional salsa dancers will perform extraordinary shows. The US full pass is $145.00 dollars. (US full pass includes: 6 classes-$95, Friday night cover, Saturday night cover $15, Sunday night cover, 3 meals and a Free DVD of the 2006 SPI Summer Salsa Bash.) All passes may be purchased and dancers can register for workshops and parties online at www.imambo.tv or www.saborvallero.com . Café Cappuccino’s is located on 16 y Laguna Leona #137, Colonia San Francisco, H. Matamoros, Tam, Mexico. Salsa Padre is at 4001 Padre Boulevard, on South Padre Island (956) 761-8080. Special discount room rates with Code: SPI Summer Salsa Bash are being offered at the Comfort Suites Beachside, SPI (956) 772-9020 and Hotel Colonial, Matamoros 1-866-582-2011. This event is organized by Sabor Vallero. http://www.imambo.tv http://www.saborvallero.com         Location: South Padre Island and Matamoros, Tamps. Saturday May 19, 2007 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Outdoor Pet Affair       Contact: McAllen Creative Incubator   956-687-2787        Sew Sisters is on the hunt for artists to participate in an outdoor Pet Affair from 2-9 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the McA2 Creative Incubator. All proceeds will be donated to the Upper Valley Humane Society. If you are an artist or know some-one who is, call Rita Perera or Prisma Beltran at the McAllen Creative Incubator, (956) 687-2787.     Location: McAllen Creative Incubator; 1001 S 16th St; McAllen, TX   8:00 PM Brazil Brazil Concert       Contact: Fort Brown Memorial Center   956-882-7945   mtorres@hp.utbtsc.edu     The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Arts and Entertainment Series invites the public to the its 2007 season performances. Featuring internationally renown singers Ana Gazzola & Sonia Santos, Brasil Brazil delivers the fervor, enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazilian music. While performing the most well known Brazilian standards, their contemporary arrangements present all the rhythms and faces of this colorful and tropical culture. With a variety of unique, authentic percussion instruments, the audience is both entertained and educated about Brazil. The band is outfitted in bright yellow and green costumes and the production has the joyful feel of Carnaval. Reserve your tickets by calling (956) 882-7945. http://www.utbtsc.edu/jacobbrown/ae/         Location: Jacob Brown Auditorium; 600 International Blvd; Brownsville, TX Sunday May 20, 2007 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM History of Mexican Tent Circuses       Contact: Museum of South Texas History   956-383-6911   mtijerina@mosthistory.org     May 20, 2007 ( 2 – 4 pm ) The History of Mexican Tent Circuses With Witte Museum Curator Dr. Michaele Haynes Lecture, costumes, literature & artifacts http://www.mosthistory.org         Location: Museum of South Texas History; 121 E McIntyre; Edinburg, TX Monday May 21, 2007 -  Sunday August 5, 2007 Go To Top   Summer Art Camp for Ages 6-16 (May 21-August 5, 2007)       Contact: Brownsville Museum of Fine Art   956-542-0941   info@brownsvillemfa.org     May 21 – Aug 5: Register your children for the SUMMER ART CAMP! Morning sessions: $150 per week. Afternoon sessions $150. Instruction, art materials, and lunch & goodies included! Classes will take place at the museum, 660 E. Ringgold St. Call 542-0941 to preregister your children for this summer event. For ages 6-16, registration and spot availability are on a first-come, first-served basis! http://www.brownsvillemfa.org         Location: Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts; 660 E. Ringgold; Brownsville, TX

Monday May 21, 2007 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM That's Just Crazy Family Story Time       Contact: Children's Department   956-688-3322   ksolis@mcallen.net     Palm View Branch Library presents a “That’s Just Crazy!” Family Story Time where we will read books about crazy things that happen to zany characters. We will read stories, sing a few songs, and make a simple craft. The craziness starts on Monday, May 21, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. The program and all materials are free. So come to the library and share the love of books with your children. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at 956-688-3322.     Location: Palm View Branch Library; 3401 Jordan; McAllen, TX Tuesday May 22, 2007 Go To Top 4:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Edinburg Expo 2007       Contact: Edinburg Chamber of Commerce   956-383-4974   marketing@edinburg.com     On Tuesday May 22, 2007 the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Edinburg Expo. This will be the first Expo which will include local restaurants, shops, hotels and attractions. All Edinburg businesses are encouraged to take part in the Expo which will feature the BEST Edinburg has to offer. The Edinburg Expo will take place at the Edinburg Activity Center located on 123 E. Palm Drive from 4:00-8:00 pm. We will accept the first 50 paid registrants on a first come first serve basis. Letty Martinez, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce President states “We are very excited about our upcoming expo; Edinburg is growing rapidly, and we need to keep our community informed of what’s out there. The Expo is one way to bring Edinburg together under one roof, and show our citizens what Edinburg offers.” Booths are only $50 with an optional $25 for electricity. The Edinburg Expo is a FREE community event; come see what you’ve been missing! For more information please call 956-383-4974.     Location: Edinburg Activity Center; 123 E Palm Drive; Edinburg, TX Wednesday May 23, 2007 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Fiesta Story Time       Contact: Children's Department   956-688-3322   ksolis@mcallen.net