A neighborhood united despite its divide
Harlandale-McCollum is a neighborhood rooted in rivalry and pride in the South Side. Generations of neighbors have asked, and answered, variations of the same question: Harlandale or McCollum? Indians or Cowboys? Thereโs a physical divide between the two sides of this neighborhood but also an effort to unite them, especially in times of need.
Former players for Harlandale, McCollum reminisce about 1989 Frontier Bowl
More than 30 years after they lined up across the field from each other in the Frontier Bowl, two former rivals talk about the 1989 classic. Joseph Farias was and still is a Harlandale Indian; Gabe Cisneros was and still is a McCollum Cowboy. They were from different sides of the McCollum-Harlandale neighborhood. Fate and football brought them together, along with a chance to sit and talk about those old glory days and the community they grew up in.
Legacy businesses in Harlandale-McCollum area woven into fabric of community
Throughout the Harlandale-McCollum area, there are legacy businesses that have stood the test of time. Theyโve been open for decades and have molded themselves into the community. One of those businesses is B&B Smokehouse which has been a part of the community since 1958.