- 1. Folkloric heritage takes center stage at “MATICES 2026” in Edinburg
- (Entertainment)
- ... Dance Ensemble, following a standout performance at the recent STC State Dance Competition. Audiences will experience the same precision and acclaimed choreography that earned the group top honors. MATICES ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 2. Tip O Texas had an exciting season
- (In The Parks)
- Jennifer Kirkland, of Tip O Texas, on a Tour of Ancestral Spirits in Roma, TX. There were three different tastings of Mescal and visitors learned the history of this type of tequila. Jean Couch ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 3. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- By Barb Zanetti Photos by Dennis Zanetti Editor's Note: The first half of this story appeared in our March 25, 2026 print edition. If you have already read the first half, and want to jump to the second ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 4. On the Road
- (Column: On The Road)
- See Dick Run Good morning to all you wonderful Winter Texans who soon will be going back to your summer homes. We are going to miss you. Let me first of all thank you for setting such a good example ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 5. Lakewood presents their annual Quilts of Valor
- (In The Parks)
- On February 9, Encore Lakewood RV Resort held their fourth Quilts of Valor presentation. Joined by sister park Sunwest, they presented 14 veterans the award this year. During the presentation, a Veteran ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 6. Attendance grows at annual Line Dance Bash
- (In The Parks)
- Pat Yoder was thrilled to share about the attendance for the annual RGV Line Dance Bash held at Tropic Star last month. Attendance has more than doubled since the first event in 2023. She went on to say ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 7. Native Plant Project kicks off spring speaker series
- (Around Town)
- ... since 2017. He earned his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona and has dedicated his career to understanding and helping restore the natural landscapes of the Rio Grande ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 8. Alamo Christmas Parade enjoyed by all
- (Around Town)
- ... commissioner, with second place earned by Idea Academy of Alamo and the third-place trophy belonged to Winter Ranch RV Park. There were a lot of Winter Texans in the crowd near the Central Park stage ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 9. IMAS celebrates local talent
- (Around Town)
- ... writer, and curator from McAllen, selected Johanna Villareal as Best in Show for I Spy Chaos. Villareal is the first repeat winner in the history of the Members’ Juried Art Show, having also earned Best ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 10. Calvary Baptist Church presents Behold, A Savior!
- (Entertainment)
- Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. Calvary Baptist Church 1600 Harvey St. in McAllen will present the Christmas cantata, “Behold, A Savior!” featuring a 30-member choir with piano and orchestra under ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 11. Keep an eye out for this cadet in Alamo
- (Around Town)
- ... been in Girl Scouts for the past nine years and during that time earned all the scout badges offered. The lower half of the back of her vest contains all of the badges of a remarkable career in scouting. ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 12. STC Mid-Valley Campus launches gift card drive
- (Around Town)
- By Veronica Salinas The South Texas College (STC) Mid-Valley Campus is taking action to support students facing food insecurity through a new $20 gift card drive, led by Social Work faculty member Noel ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 13. Let’s learn some Spanish rules
- (Column: On The Road)
- Good day to all of you. Thanksgiving is here and I am preparing for company. My grandnephew and his twelve-year-old son are coming to spend Thanksgiving with me. That will be a special treat as my nephew ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 14. Magic Valley PEO Retirement Group donates
- (In The Parks)
- Magic Valley P.E.O. Retirement Group met at the home of Julianne Carlson on Tuesday, March 25, for one of their last meetings of the season. The group brought items for donating to Aurora House Foundation ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 15. Rita Norlander – Hall of Famer and loved by many
- (In The Parks)
- ... shuffleboard activities over a period of time. To be nominated, a player must have achieved four years as an active expert player and earned 200 lifetime points which is quite an achievement as Rita began ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 16. Get more for your dollar in the Valley
- (News)
- As our winter visitors come to the Valley, it seems they are more frugal when it comes to where they go. They want to have a great time, but they don't want to spend the money they've saved and earned to ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 17. Winter Texans feel safe in the Rio Grande Valley
- (News)
- For decades, the Rio Grande Valley of Texas has been a favorite destination for retirees from the Midwest and Canada looking to head south for the winter to escape the snow, ice and cold, harsh weather. ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 18. Veterans awarded for their valor with quilts
- (In The Parks)
- On Monday, February 10, Lakewood RV Resort had a beautiful presentation of quilts. The Quilts of Valor were presented to ten Veterans and were made by quilters who may know a Veteran or simply wanted to ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 19. Entertainment and more at Snowbird Extravaganza
- (Entertainment)
- Snowbird Extravaganza is returning to the McAllen Convention Center, marking its 28th year in Texas. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and there ...
- Created on 13 February 2025
- 20. Pat Davison and Tess bring their magic to the VSA
- (Entertainment)
- ... Pat began performing at the age of seven when his brother brought home a book of magic tricks from the library. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in speech and theater arts from the University of ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
