Special to the AdvanceMcALLEN — Special Olympics Texas recognized two students from the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) as Athletes of the Year. The third annual Gold Medal Brunch & Athlete Celebration, held on November 18, 2023, at the McAllen Convention Center, also bestowed the Community Impact Award upon Veronica Quintana, the Director of PSJA Pathways Toward Independence (PTI).Hosted annually, the Gold Medal Brunch and Athlete Celebration is held to showcase athletes and community leaders for their accomplishments in sports and health and inclusion.The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in ...