WHO'S NEXT IN SUPER'S FUNDRAISERS, TOMAS YARRINGTON?

In 2012, when the local Mr. Amigo Association was trying to enlist Mexican artist Pablo Montero to be their invitee as that year's Mr. Amigo, news media organizations reported that they were unable to get him a visa due to him being listed by the United States as a persona  non grata who was denied entry into the country for a 10-year period.

This obstacle could not be overcome by the Association, which chose to invite Arath de la Torre instead.

later the singer told another media outlet that the story was not true and that he was scheduled to perform in Los Angeles, a statement disputed by the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.

On Sept. 5, 2007, just over 10 years ago last month, the Today Show reported that Montero was arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine and driving recklessly in Miami just two days afterhe helped present nominees for that year’s Latin Grammy Awards.
http://www.today.com/id/20612596/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/montero-arrested-alleged-cocaine-possession/#.WdZv4luPKHs

Now, apparently, the singer has overcome his visa issues and is scheduled to appear in Brownsville Independent School District Superintendent Esperanza Zendejas' Centennial Foundation Fundraiser coming up in October 27 where he is to give two performances.

The ticket entitles the bearer to enter (at $20 bucks a shot and $40 buck VIP) the TSC Fine Arts Center to see the "one woman show written, produced and presented" by Zendejas herself. We also understand that BISD personnel who feel the tickets are a bit pricey for their pocketbooks are being pressured to break down and fork over the bucks to go to her foundation.

A sample comment from BISD clerks – the lowest on the salary totem pole – expresses their feelings: "With what they pay us, we cannot afford to attend and support a family. We know everything good and bad that happens in the school district and where money goes and to who. We are at the bottom of the barrel but, still fill the pressure to contribute and to represent our schools and Principals. We could possibly borrow from friends/family to attend,  but the way these principals treat us is reprehensible. We do all their work and they treat us like Third World Citizens, like we are worthless. We all know they are ASS KISSERS waiting for the next promotion."

The superintendents has said the funds that are raised by the Foundation's fundraisers are for student scholarships and mini-grants to deserving teachers. While praiseworthy, we wonder whether someone with less legal baggage could have been selected. 

Who's next, former Tamaulipa governor Tomas Yarrington?

What Montero has to do with the Day of the Dead is never explained, but maybe he might be trying to resurrect his artistic career.

We are still trying to find whether the super's foundation is registered as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and where it is registered. So far, we have not found it listed among other non-profits.