McALLEN — The Border Texan of the Year will be announced Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. at McAllen Convention Center Ballroom Lobby, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Honoree to be present at announcement. In attendance will be: Mayor Jim Darling and Border Texan of the Year Committee: John David Franz, Law office of John David Franz; Gary Gurwitz, Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, L.L.P; Joe La Mantia Jr., L&F Distributors; Honorary Co-Chairman Val La Mantia Peisen, L&F Distributors; and Paul Moxley, Texas Regional Bank. The Border Texan of the Year annual banquet recognizes individuals in the Rio Grande Valley who advocate for the improvement of ...