HOSA Convention was here in McAllen... Plus More...

Last week we had a large group of High School Students come to McAllen, TX as part of the Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA)Convention. There were approximately, 2800 High School students from various High Schools, with a staff of an estimated 500. The students seem to really like the the facilty and surroundings around the McAllen Convention Center. Not to mention the trips to South Texas Community College and La Plaza Mall, which are located here in the McAllen area.
Big group, "no problems," the McAllen Convention & Vistors Bureau was able to provide bus trasportation to facilitate travel between hotels, La Plaza Mall, and South Texas College
As, I recall, there was no concern or disatisfaction among these students and educators for being in McAllen, TX. On the contrary, they were relax, focused on their competitions, and they were having fun with their peers. For such a large group, accomodation was not a problem, now with this spacious, state of the art Convention Center located conveniatly to hotels, restaurants, and s short driving distance to our downtown district.
This is not the first time we had a large group of this magniture in the McAllen area. That's no mystery, it's affordablity, mid-size city, with a metropolitan feeling to it and mentropolitan amenities. Not to mention, the hospitality and safe ambience if offers to its visitors and residents. Have a great Easter Weekend to all local and out of state viewers. P.S. Annabell, don't forget to feed and groom the cat. Make sure you prepare her for Another Music Festival (Check out the site) http://www.mcallenmusic.com/ April 18-19 is almost around the corner, I heard a lot of cool bands will be there. And you know how much she likes to rock and roll on the carpet. She's somewhere around here...