EWBC "Into The Wetlands"

Went by to support our Edinburg World Birding Center fundraiser. This was my sons first time he has given back to his community. He donated several photos from his portfolio to the silent auction. To our surprise the photos and my son drew a lot of attention. The supporters in attendance could not believe a 12 year old boy had taken them. I must say my son was really humbled with the attention. The author of Hummingbirds of Texas Mr. Mark Klymn asked my son to autograph the photo he won in the auction. That photo is the one on top of this posting. Congratulations go out to the staff at the birding center for doing an outstanding job on an event that is sure to be a yearly event. For those of you that have not made it out to the center, right now is a great time! The first and third picture were taken at the EWBC, and the second photo was taken at Ebony Golf Course.

Councilman Fred Longoria Passes Away

I received word this morning that my friend Fred Longoria has gone to be with the Lord. I just asked his daughter about him last week. Strange how things happen. I met Fred when I first started serving on city boards and committees in 1985. Fred severed on the city commission with my Uncle now Judge Charlie Espinoza. In 2002 I ran against him, not because he was doing a bad job but because I had some ideas I wanted to put into play. This is a perfect example of politics is politics and friends are friends. After that election Fred continued to be a supporter of mine. I always remember when Fred had his place of business on the south side of the square. The black and white photo in the newspaper with his pants rolled up standing in knee high water will be remembered as the campaign photo of that race. Fred was a good man, he would always say remember how and who made this city. Referring to the leaders before him. I know that I didn't get to see him very often these past years, but I made it a point to ask his family for his well being. In my 2008 election I ran into him coming out of the polls. He looked at looked at me and said, Geno, I came to vote for you. To the Longoria family, God Bless You, and I will pray for your peace. Remember God will never give us anything we can't handle.

Congrats To Returning Council

The filing deadline has come and gone. It looks like Councilman Gus Garcia,and Councilman Noe Garza will be returning with no opposition. Former Mayor Richard Garcia will be back as the top elected official of Edinburg. I believe after May you will have an entire council that has the whole city at heart and mind.