- 1. Humane Society of Harlingen in need of adoptive or foster parents
- (Around Town)
- The Humane Society of Harlingen is reaching capacity and is in need of urgent adoptive or foster parents to make space for emergency intakes. Lifesaving is only made possible through collaborative efforts ...
- Created on 02 October 2020
- 2. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
- (Uncategorised)
- ... Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Wildlife Division Deputy Director. “Most young animals are not abandoned, their parents are nearby and will return. The best thing you can do is give them space.” Under ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 3. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... That hobby became such a comfort to her in the first year that she surprised herself and her family by making six quilts – giving those to her siblings – and then making two more for her parents. “They ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 4. On the Road
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... or an extra hour in the school where I already volunteer. Most of these students have parents and grandparents who speak only Spanish so only Spanish is spoken at home. Actually, in my opinion these ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 5. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... shared that she had been coming to the Valley since the 70s. Originally coming to the Valley to visit her parents. It’s fun to hear about how much you enjoy the Valley and everything else you get to ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 6. Aren't you glad you are her
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- Aren’t you glad you’re in South Texas? For those of you lucky enough to have found the Rio Grande Valley, I am sure you are happy to be here. Yes, we have our little cold snaps, but rarely any snow and ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 7. Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale January 31 to benefit students
- (In The Parks)
- Winter Volunteers at Rio Grande Bible Ministries (RGBM) will hold a Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale on Saturday, January 31, 8 to 11 a.m. to benefit students of both the seminary and the Intercultural Studies Program. ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 8. Winter Texans enjoy Clayton Homes open house
- (Around Town)
- ... Park in Brownsville, mentioned the weather as an important reason to be in the Valley. The Browns are second generation Winter Texans, with her late parents having stayed at a park in Mission. Patty said ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 9. Trophy Gardens residents’ vision becomes reality
- (In The Parks)
- ... living in the Valley and his parents had been Winter Texans here. After the ceremony several pairs of players demonstrated the sport on the two courts. Some more funds are still needed to fully complete ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 10. Tim Hadler brings 'Strait to Branson' to the Island ...
- (Entertainment)
- ... beyond. It was never so much to be a star, but to be able to help those in need because he could, something that was instilled in him by his parents. At the age of 20 he moved to Nashville and two years ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 11. Volunteers needed for Angel Tree Toy distribution
- (Around Town)
- ... for more than 2,800 children this year, which is wonderful. We’re seeking individuals, families, and groups to help hand out gifts to grateful parents and guardians. Angel Tree distribution is one of my ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 12. December 3, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- I had the chance to volunteer at the Giving Machine in San Antonio this past week. It was only for a two-hour slot, and it was in the morning, while it was still slow, but I was so thankful to learn about ...
- Created on 04 December 2025
- 13. November 26, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have a pleasant one with your family and friends. As we all know, especially here in Texas, our friends become family, especially during the holidays. For us, ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 14. STC Mid-Valley Campus launches gift card drive
- (Around Town)
- ... and ability to stay enrolled. "We hope that these gift cards will help some of the most vulnerable members of our community: the children,” Hutchins said. “Many of our students are parents trying to build ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 15. Memorial Day weekend ahead; Follow these Red Cross safety tips
- (Around Town)
- ... loved ones safe by putting vital information in your hand for more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts. The Red Cross Swim App promotes water safety education and helps parents and caregivers ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 16. Tourists enjoy the refreshments and entertainment in Progreso
- (Entertainment)
- ... also a full-time resident. She came from Illinois to live and care for her parents. She devotes most of her time to being a full-time caregiver now. She has found people to be “awesome and friendly,” which ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 17. GME full of worship and testimony
- (In The Parks)
- ... his hands are blessed with the talent of playing the keys. He played a beautiful rendition of How Great Thou Art and a few other classic hymns. Scott was born with a brittle bone disease, and his parents ...
- Created on 06 February 2025
- 18. VSA brings readers favorite to their stage
- (Entertainment)
- The Valley Star Awards will be bringing a reader favorite to the stage this year – Steven May and the Southern Knights. They have been honored, and they say humbled, to have been nominated and voted, “Country ...
- Created on 05 February 2025
- 19. RGBM Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale raises funds to benefit students
- (In The Parks)
- Winter Volunteers at Rio Grande Bible Ministries (RGBM) will hold a Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale on Saturday, February 1, from 8 to 11 a.m. to benefit students of both the seminary and the Intercultural Studies ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
- 20. Tim Hadler bring his George Strait show to the Island
- (Entertainment)
- ... It was never so much to be a star, but to be able to help those in need because he could, something that was instilled in him by his parents. At the age of 20 he moved to Nashville and two years later ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
