Pepe Cabeza de Vaca, father of 4 (3 boys and 1 girl), 47 years old, started Social Life News Magazine in November 2004 sold in 2018 in McAllen, Texas. 6 years at Hidalgo County as Assistant Chief of Staff.

Pepe is a native of McAllen and graduated from McAllen Memorial High School. He attended the Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico in Mass Communications and Public Relations.

As an active member of the community, Pepe is involved with several organizations including:

• City of McAllen Planning and Zoning Commissioner – Chairman
• RGV Partnership Chamber of Commerce – Former Board Member
• Leadership McAllen Class XXVII- graduate
• Leadership Edinburg Class XX- graduate
• Boys and Girls Club of McAllen – Former Board Member
• RGV Hispanic Chamber- Former Vice Chair of International Relationships
• Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos- Member
• McAllen Governmental Affairs Council member
• Palmer Drug Abuse Program – Former Advisory Board Member
• President’s Citizen Corps – Member
• American Cancer Society – Former Advisory Board Member
• Community Relations, National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO) – Past Chairman
• McAllen Centennial Rotary Club – Former Vice President & Founder (Spanish speaking club)
• McAllen South Rotary Club- member
• McAllen Police Citizens Academy -graduate
• Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) -graduate
• American Diabetes Association – Former Advisory Board Member
• MACC ( McAllen Area Citizens Corp)- member
• Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities & Scholarships (VAMOS)- Mentor
• Texas Scholars- 2007 to present – Speaker
• Metro Toastmasters- member
• Young Entrepreneurs for Success (Y.E.S.) – Former Advisory Board Member
• Edinburg Children’s Hospital Foundation- Former Board Member
• Friends for Hope- Former Board Member
• Fields Elementary PTO
• Jackson Elementary PTO
• Cathey Middle School PTO
• McAllen Memorial High School Booster Club

  Honors, awards, recognitions received.

• Named “2010 Business Man of the Year” by the McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
• Texas Business Man of the Year 2011. Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce. Dallas, Texas.
• RGV Small Corporation of the Year 2011. RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Received the Top 5 Small Business Award by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce in 2009
• Received the Volunteer Award in recognition of outstanding performance in community development and health initiatives by the American Cancer Society.
• Received the Humanitarian of the Year Award by the American Red Cross
• S. House of Representatives Special Congressional Recognition certificate on exceptional ethic and leadership in 2010.
• United States Congress Certificate Special Congressional Recognition certificate in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community in 2010
• Texas Senate Resolution No. 998 for business and community involvement 2009
• House Resolution No. 2283 for business and community involvement 2009
• Was given recognition by The State of Texas House of Representative H.R. No. 288 for his involvement in the Leadership Edinburg Class of XX 2009
• Received a proclamation by the County of Hidalgo, Texas for achievements and contributions to those in the area 2010.
• Neighborhood Award 2011- First Choice Power
• Appreciation Award for dedication and commitment to healthcare education 2011 South Texas Health Systems
• Raising the Bar Media Award 2011 Hidalgo County Bar Association