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House of Mo-Rose

Like no Other Packing Plant in the World

Ultra-Modern Gift Fruit Packing Plant Opening, read a headline in the San Benito News on January 1st, 1962. J. L. Brett, Valley cotton broker turned citrus marketer, announces opening of ultra-modern gift fruit packaging plant ...
by Tapia - Gonzales
 
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Bite And Brew
Half Moon Saloon

Brownsville’s Half Moon Saloon

The Half Moon Saloon opened its doors two years ago in an area of downtown Brownsville few would consider suitable for investment. But owner George Ramirez has a vision and it has a lot to do with the cultural revitalization of...
by Tapia - Gonzales
 
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Lifestyles
WT Home Sales

Winter Texan Home Sales

“You Don’t Have to Live in the North to Retire in the South,” said Donna Schroeder co-owner of Winter Texan Home Sales; the leading and largest broker for manufactured housing in the Rio Grande Valley. Since 2009 Schroede...
by Tapia - Gonzales
 
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Lifestyles
JoAnn Folsom 1

Taking Care of our Loved Ones

Taking care of an elder family member is known to be far beyond an easy task. According to the Center for Disease Control 25% of US adults are currently providing care or assistance to a person with a long-term illness or disab...
by Tapia - Gonzales
 
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Blues on the hill

The Blues on the Hill Experience

For over a decade, blues fanatics have organized 3 Summer concerts at McKelvey Park in Harlingen, Texas called Blues on the Hill. With the support of the city and sponsors this event has thrived albeit the challenges of  incle...
by Tapia - Gonzales
 
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