I have a Santa Question

As long as I can remember the Santa Claus on the East side of the Hidalgo County Courthouse has always symbolized the arrival of the Christmas holidays to Edinburg. I have one question. When was the first time that Santa made his appearance there? I'm 44 and I don't think he's ever been absent. I know one year he stood proud on the south west side of courthouse grounds because of construction. Anyone out there that knows please post date. Thanks!

Photo Contest Deadline Extended

Just got word that the "Reflections of Edinburg" photo contest registration has been extended to December 28th. The contest however has already started.

Awards, Friends, Music, and Fun

Yes its the annual City of Edinburg Employee Christmas party and service awards banquet. There was not an empty table in the Activity Center Saturday night. I was pleased to see our employees come out to celebrate another year gone by with their peers. Awards were given out to five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty five, and thirty year employees. I have to say our Christmas committee did an outstanding job in preparing the center for this special night. Mayor Garcia and I had the pleasure in presenting these awards to the hard working, and loyal employees of this great city. During the event there was over sixty door prizes given to the lucky winners. Let me say thank you to the local merchants who donated the prizes. Oh, by the way did I mention the food was great!! I was joined at my table by my brother and his wife, and my compadre David "Jello" Garza and his wife. I tried to make my rounds to thank all the employees for their service with a hand shake and a pat on the back. To those that I may have missed, THANK YOU, for ALL that you do! After all the eats and awards it was time for some great music and dancing. I left the party in good hands of our dedicated employees around 11:00 for some coffee and menudo. For those of you employees that did get to make it, you missed another great party!

Wonderful Night In Edinburg

What a wonderful night in Edinburg! Just got home from a very well attended Night of Lights Parade. The Edinburg Chamber did an outstanding job in organizing this years Christmas Parade. This year I decided to watch the parade instead of riding in it. My daughter Cora has had an exceptional year in band so I thought it would be nice if I cheered for her along the parade route. All three high school bands performed together, and they sounded great. This weekends cold air snap has put everyone in the Christmas mood. Congrats to the Chamber!