- 1. Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year Contest opens statewide
- (Around Town)
- ... of the Year contest, a new statewide competition designed to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and conservation of Texas wildlife and wild places. The contest is open to all Texans, from seasoned photographers ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 2. Tourist Day celebrates 50 years
- (Around Town)
- By Herb Moering For the 50th year Tourist Day was started on Saturday, March 21 with delegations from the U.S. side and from the Mexican side meeting at the center of the Progreso International Bridge ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 3. Country Palms had a year of fun
- (In The Parks)
- ... a community potluck, and throughout the year they celebrate holidays and other special events as a community. Inside the clubhouse you’ll also find a puzzle table for anyone who enjoys a good challenge, ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 4. Mission Lions Club celebrates 100 years of service
- (Around Town)
- The Mission Lions Club proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating 100 years of service to the Mission community and the Rio Grande Valley. This special milestone will be marked with a Community ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 5. Americans keep the trophy for second year in a row
- (Around Town)
- ... game over a pair of Canadian teams. It was the second year in a row the Americans will have the team’s name added to the golden glove trophy presented in ceremonies following the 7-inning games last ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 6. McAllen Heritage Center to celebrate 20 years
- (Around Town)
- This year, the McAllen Heritage Center is celebrating 20 years of providing a place for the community to enjoy learning about and preserving McAllen’s past. Special events will be planned in the fall. ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 7. IMAS welcomes the Lunar New Year with a day of culture, crafts, and community
- (Entertainment)
- The community is invited to celebrate the Year of the Horse during the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The Lunar ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 8. STHS invites community to celebrate 30 years
- (Around Town)
- ... preserving heart muscle and ultimately saving lives. Our team is equipped with the tools and training to deliver immediate, highlevel cardiac care.” To commemorate 30 years of serving as the heartbeat ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 9. The Year of Bling rock show to be held
- (In The Parks)
- Join Bentsen Grove Rock Club for a fantastic Year of Bling Rock Show on February 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is their 45th anniversary and the featured rock will be crystals. The event is free. They ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 10. Annual Polka worship celebrates 30 years
- (Uncategorised)
- Our Savior Lutheran Church in McAllen will celebrate 30 years of having Winter Texans joining them in worshipping the Lord by singing polka melodies of familiar hymns. Previous events have included “Beer ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 11. SPI Market Days celebrates 30 years
- (Around Town)
- The 30th annual SPI Market Days returns to the South Padre Island Convention Centre on January 23-25 and February 20-22, offering two exciting weekends of shopping, discovery, and community fun. The event ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 12. New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Valley
- (Entertainment)
- Just about every park has something special for New Year’s Eve. Many have special entertainment lined up with dinner and other events throughout the night. Many of these parks sell out of tickets weeks ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 13. New Year’s Eve Birding at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- Quinta Mazatlán invites you to end your year with a morning of Birding, Wednesday, December 31, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., with Education Specialist and life-long birder Isidro Montemayor. Winter is a great ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 14. UVAL celebrates 90 years of enriching the community through art
- (Around Town)
- ... mixed media, oil, mosaics, and fiber arts. "Celebrating 90 years is a testament to the passion and dedication of our members, supporters, and the community," said Robert Codina, UVAL Director. "We are ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 15. Palmview Municipal Library celebrates one year of big community impact
- (Around Town)
- By Warren Davis In the heart of Hidalgo County, the Palmview Municipal Library is showing what’s possible when vision meets dedication even with a small team and limited space. Opened just a year ago, ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 16. Steven May wins Entertainer of the Year
- (Entertainment)
- Mission Bell Resort was full of anticipation for this year’s Valley Star Awards. Some attendees came with signs and faces on sticks showing who their favorite Wintertainer™ was. Many attendees showed up ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 17. New exhibit celebrates 50 years of festival and show winners
- (Around Town)
- LA GRANGE, TEXAS—The Texas Quilt Museum ushers in the new year with three knockout exhibits sure to enthrall art lovers across its three galleries: “Red, White and Blue Quilts from International Quilt ...
- Created on 13 February 2025
- 18. CarFest celebrates 15 years of automotive excellence
- (Entertainment)
- ... vehicles, thrilling attractions, and activities for the entire family, CarFest remains the premier automotive event in South Texas. “Fifteen years ago, we saw a need to unite car enthusiasts and provide ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
- 19. Mission celebrates over 90 years of tradition with Texas Citrus Fiesta
- (Entertainment)
- ... at 12 p.m., along Conway Avenue, starting at 495 FM and continuing south, ending at 1st Street. This year’s theme is Boots and Blossoms, so don’t forget to wear your best boots and be part of the fun! ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 20. Trophy Gardens celebrates 40 years in Alamo
- (In The Parks)
- ... in the park was filled. Over the last four decades, Trophy Gardens has been a part of the Alamo community, not only having individuals return year after year, but also families returning generation after ...
- Created on 14 January 2025
