Lago left Corpus Christi in 1993 for a quick stint in Houston and Oklahoma, where he was named “Personality of the Year”, by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters in 1995. He came back in 1996, or as he puts it, "as soon as I could". He's been the Master of Ceremonies of some of South Texas’ most prestigious events including seven years of hosting "Stars and Stripes" aboard the USS Lexington. He was the presenter and Master of Ceremonies for former President George H. W. Bush, Governor George W. Bush, Governor Rick Perry, the Navy Ball and Sailor of the Year awards. He helped sell out and MC for Karen Hughes, Bill O'Reilly, Col. Ollie North and Karl Rove at the Ortiz Center.
Lago has proclaimed himself “Corpus Christi Hooks’ Biggest Fan”.  Since 2005 he has found a second home in Section 117, Row 2, Seat 1 at Whataburger Field.  As his youngest daughter Jordan says, “If he has his way, he’ll be buried in the outfield.”

Lago is married to his Louisiana born and raised  wife of 15 years, Pamela, a former 6th grade teacher at Flour Bluff. "He's really an amazing guy. He's turned our back yard into a tropical paradise…it's absolutely beautiful. He paints, he sings, he plays several instruments by ear and he encouraged and supported me to finish my college education. He's just one of the most interesting and generous people I've ever known."

Lago has three daughters. Two from a previous marriage, Christy and Jayme, live in Houston and have blessed him with five grandchildren: Corey, Brett, Zoey, Aubry and Lago. "Actually his name is Isaac,” says Lago, “but they did hang Lago on him as a middle name and I was really, really appreciative of that.” His youngest daughter, Jordan, is a 2006 graduate of Texas A&M University – College Station and recently moved back to Corpus Christi.  She is, by far, his favorite.  (The last sentence was written by Jordan