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Quinta Mazatlan Opens Sticks & Bones Trail

The Sticks & Bones Trail at Quinta Mazatlán is now open until Nov. 12. (courtesy)

With Halloween around the corner, Quinta Mazatlán is now hosting the Sticks & Bones Trail to show the not-so-spooky side of skeletons. The family-friendly outdoor educational exhibit of more than 30 skeletal installations teaches about bones through signage, trail exhibits and scavenger hunt sheets. The trail begins with health tips on ways to strengthen bones. Upon entering the Thornforest, guest may meet the Invertebrates with a Spiderman Skeleton photo opportunity…

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“Sticks & Bones” Provides Festive Education

Artist Cele Castillo with his sculpture “Butterfly Lady.” (Quinta Mazatlán photo)

The Sticks & Bones Trail at Quinta Mazatlán is now open through Nov. 14, letting patrons of all ages experience the “not-so-spooky side” of skeletons. The outdoor educational exhibit through the woods features educational signage, fun outdoor exhibits and a scavenger hunt sheet. Quinta Mazatlán says families should “dress for the season and laugh outdoors” as they take to the trail and receive a small gift bag upon completing the…

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Weslaco Chamber Names New Board

Priscilla Canales, Travis McDaniel and Daniel Montez join the Weslaco Chamber board of directors.

Three new members are now part of the 2018-2019 Weslaco Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Joining current members are Superintendent of Weslaco ISD Priscilla Canales, Valley Trophies owner Travis McDaniel and South Texas College Mid Valley Campus Administrator Daniel Montez. Canales’s service in the interest of public schools in both large and mid-size school systems spans to 1991. Through the years, her various positions in education includes teacher, mentor, educational specialist, assistant principal and principal,…

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