VAMOS 16th Annual Golf Cup Tournament

McAllen- Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) invites the community to be a part of their 16^th Annual Golf Cup Tournament presented by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.  The annual golf tournament will be held on Saturday March 3, 2012 at the Palm View Golf Course in McAllen.  The event is VAMOS's major scholarship fundraiser as well as one of the most anticipated tournaments in South Texas.   Proceeds are used to provide four year renewable scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr Counties.
  

Team sponsorship opportunities and other sponsorships are available.  Various prizes will be awarded at the event, along with the opportunity to win a brand new vehicle at each of the par 3's.   In addition, VAMOS will hold its Annual Prize Drawing at the conclusion of the tournament.  The winner of the grand prize drawing will have a chance to choose one of three Grand Prize Vehicles:  a 2012 Mercedes GLK Class, 2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan, or 2012 Lexus IS250 Convertible.   Other drawing prizes include a His or Hers Rolex Watch, the latest version of IPad, and a 3D Flat Screen TV.
 

For Sponsorship or ticket information please contact Maritza Rodriguez at 956-631-1273 or visit our website at www.vamosscholars.org.
 

VAMOS is thankful to all the dedicated volunteers and sponsors that play a significant role in making this event a success.

LOw Cost Pet Vaccinations in front of HEB (Trenton Road)

Saturday, February 4th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

in front of H-E-B
901 Trenton Road, McAllen, TX 78504

(for safety, please have your pets on a leash or in a carrier)

We offer Puppy & Kitten vaccinations! We can begin puppy & kitten vaccinations at 6 weeks of age but all pets must be at least 12 weeks of age before receiving a rabies vaccination.
Vaccinations will NOT be provided to pets with a history of previous reactions to vaccinations.

• Package A (dog & cat):
  

  Rabies 1 Year....$10

  Rabies 3 Year....$20(Where Approved)

  
  

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  Package B (dog):

  Rabies, DHLPPV.....$25

  
  Package B (cat):

  Rabies, FVRCPC....$21

  
  

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  Package C (dog):

  Rabies, DHLPPV, Bordetella....$37

  
  Package C (cat):

  Rabies, FVRCPC, FeLV....$38

  
  

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  Package D (dog):

  Rabies, DHLPPV, Bordetella, Canine Influenza....$61

  
  Package D (cat):

  Rabies, FVRCPC, FeLV, FIV....$59

  
  

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  Now Available - Canine Influenza Vaccine

  Canine Influenza causes respiratory illness in dogs. Symptoms can be coughing, sneezing, fever, nasal discharge and ocular discharge. It is easily transmitted by direct contact, cough or sneeze, or via contaminated surfaces. It is recommended for all dogs that are taken to places where multiple dogs will be. Examples would be shelters, kennels, boarding facilities, pet stores, adoption groups, doggie daycares, breeding facilities.

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  Microchips...$38
  
  Ask us about our Heartworm Specials
  
  For dogs over 6 months of age, a negative heartworm test must have been performed by our clinic before we can dispense heartworm medication.
  
  Due to changing prices in medications, please phone the hospital for the current price - (210)-653-3660.

ASTROS 2012 CAREavan Visits 13 Cities in 8 Days; Tour Includes 2 Stops in McAllen

The Houston Astros 2012 CARAVAN will hit the road on a 13-city tour that includes two stops in McAllen, February 2, 2012.

More than 30 Astros players, alumni coaches and front office staff will take part in the annual community tour, aimed at reaching out to the Astros fan base.

A summary of the team’s activities and the players participating are listed below.  *Players may be added and are subject to change.

Welcome to McAllen Reception

• 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm
• Palm View Community Center
• 3401 Jordan Avenue, McAllen (off of south Ware Road)
• Sally Gavlik, (956) 681-3333
• OPEN TO ALL MEDIA

Academy Sports + Outdoors

• Free Public Autograph Session
• 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
• 3901 Expressway 83, McAllen (US 83 & south Ware Road)
• OPEN TO FANS AND ALL MEDIA

Players:  Jose Altuve, Jimmy Paredes, Fernando Rodriguez, Alex Treviño

Redistricting Update - Texas Primaries May Chan

January 25, 2012

 

Dear Friends,

 

The struggle over Texas redistricting continues as recent legal events generate more uncertainty.  Last Friday, January 20th, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the political maps that were drawn by judges in a San Antonio federal district court and ordered them to create a new set of legislative and congressional maps.  This means that the voting maps that will govern the 2012 election have not yet been created and the Texas primaries could be moved to a later date. 

 

Meanwhile, a Washington D.C. federal court must decide whether the original Republican-drawn maps violate the federal Voting Rights Act.  Closing arguments, which had been scheduled for February 3rd, have been moved to January 31st.  A final ruling in this case will help guide the San Antonio federal judges as they attempt to draw new maps.

 

Although these events can be difficult to follow, this process is important because I am concerned that Texas minority voters will be disenfranchised if fair political maps are not created.  The U.S. Department of Justice has previously stated that they are concerned that the Republican-drawn maps violate the rights of voters in House District 41, my current seat, where 98.5% of my constituents were eliminated.  It is crucial that legal district lines are drawn so that all Texans receive their Constitutional right to be fairly represented.  District 41 is your district, and your right to be represented is at stake. 

 

This Friday, January 27th, the San Antonio court will hold a status conference to discuss these recent developments and the Texas election schedule.  Although we do not currently know what the district maps will look like or when the primary election will take place,  I will continue to update you with any new developments in this battle. 

 

I remain committed to our hard-working Texas families and I will continue to fight to protect the interests of the entire Valley region and to ensure a strong voice for all of our delegation. 

 

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                       

                                                                        Veronica Gonzales

                                                                        District 41

McAllen Mayor Richard F. Cortez to Deliver 2012 State of the City Address, Thursday January 19

McAllen Mayor Richard F. Cortez will deliver his 2012 State of the City Address, “McAllen: The New Frontier for Innovation”, on Thursday, January 19, 2012, beginning at 11:30, at the McAllen Convention Center.

Mayor Cortez is expected to speak about the successes and challenges the City of McAllen encountered in the past fiscal year and he's expected to lay out his vision for growth and prosperity in the new year. Single tickets for the event, which include lunch, are $50. Several levels of event sponsorship are also available.

For more information about the Mayor's 2012 State of the City Address, "McAllen: The New Frontier for Innovation", contact City Commission liaison, Elma Vela, at (956) 681-1003.

***Media representatives planning to cover the 2012 State of the City will need media credentials. Please e-mail names of reporters/photojournalists who will attend, prior to the event to: ray_pedraza@mcallen.net.

Thursday, January 19, 2012
McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center Drive (Ware Rd. & Exp. 83)
11:30 am to 1 pm