"Crisis" solved. #mcallen #iknowaplace #anothersideofus AnotherSideOfUs City of McAllen, TX

McAllen is booming. #mcallen #anothersideofus #iknowaplace

We're good here. :) #mcallen #anothersideofus #iknowaplace

Worried? Relax. #mcallen #anothersideofus #iknowaplace

"Crisis" solved. #mcallen #iknowaplace #anothersideofus #mcallenperformingartscenter

Safety is good for business. #mcallen #iknowaplace #anothersideofus

The truth is safer than fiction. #mcallen #iknowaplace #anothersideofus

Larry. Father, Chef, Restaurateur, Proud Texan, McAllen resident. #ourhome #anothersideofus

Sheriff Guerra. Lawman, Family Man, Rancher, Aggie for life.#ourhome #anothersideofus

Sebastian. Student, Beyblader, McAllen Resident. #ourhome #anothersideofus

Juan. McAllen ISD Student, Aspiring MD, Spanish Land Grant Descendant, McAllen Resident. #anothersideofus #mcallen #ourhome

"We should listen because for them, the border is not a photo op or a make-good on a partisan promise. It is home." Juan Castillo's column is a powerful reminder of why our story is just getting started. #anothersideofus

Natasza, Milam Elementary Student, loves pandas, Little Miss Hidalgo County, McAllen resident. #anothersideofus #mcallen #ourhome

Laura. Mother. Wife. Musical Theatre. Educator. Valley proud. #anothersideofus #mcallen #ourhome

Juan Castillo makes sense of the hype and hysteria surrounding life on the border in his excellent piece from the Statesman.com Article: atxne.ws/2SxsNiW

.MXLANfestival is the biggest festival of its kind to center around a narrative of Mexican culture and its influence, and the fact that performances were free and accessible went a long way toward supporting the local community. texasmonthly.com/the-culture/ho…

.andres sanchez: One big misconception about the RGV is that it is always missing something, or is less than. The creation of a music festival that helps talented artists level up and provides easy access for community members challenges that. texasmonthly.com/the-culture/ho…

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If you're in the RGV this Friday at noon, come join us in the UTRGV CENTER FOR MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES for a round table conversation: #AmericanDirt vs. #DignidadLiteraria