- 1. Brew at the Zoo: Raise your glass for animal conservation
- (Around Town)
- ... from. New this year, a very limited number of VIP tickets will be sold. The 50 VIPs will have access to a VIP-only area, located inside Small World. They will be able to participate in a private animal ...
- Created on 02 May 2023
- 2. Altar honors threatened, endangered animals and plant species
- (Around Town)
- ... honors its animal and plant species that are threatened or endangered. These animals could become extinct in the near future without the help and protection of people. The loss of land in its natural state ...
- Created on 02 November 2021
- 3. Palm Valley Animal Society introduces thrift store
- (Around Town)
- Palm Valley Animal Society will be a hosting a ribbon cutting and grand opening event at Nine Lives Thrift, a retail store in McAllen that will sell gently used items to the public such as household essentials, ...
- Created on 04 May 2021
- 4. Pet Food Drive-Thru Launches at Palm Valley Animal Society
- (Around Town)
- Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is launching a pet food drive-thru to assist families struggling to feed their pets. The first drive-thru will be held on Saturday, August 15, starting at 10 a.m. at the ...
- Created on 11 August 2020
- 5. Mission Animal Shelter waives adoption fees
- (Around Town)
- The kennels at Mission Animal Shelter are nearly full, and with more animals coming in daily, adoption fees are being waived until further notice. More than 40 cats and dogs are available for adoption ...
- Created on 25 March 2020
- 6. Animal shelter over capacity seeks help
- (Around Town)
- Palm Valley Animal Society announces that it is over capacity and will be waiving all pet adoption fees in an effort to free up room at both of their centers in Edinburg. PVAS currently has over 770 ...
- Created on 08 January 2020
- 7. Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates "Brownsville Appreciation Weekend
- (Around Town)
- ... As an added celebration, the Zoo will host a Mother's Day themed Animal Play Day on Sunday, May 10th. For those who cannot make it this weekend, another opportunity for regional discounts will be available ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 8. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
- (Uncategorised)
- ... when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young wildlife, especially fawns and baby birds, believing they have been abandoned. In most cases, that is not true. Removing ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 9. Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year Contest opens statewide
- (Around Town)
- ... in Texas. The competition features both Adult and Youth divisions, with categories including: • Birds of Texas • Mammals of Texas • Animal Behavior • Texas Wildscapes Adult category winners will receive ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 10. Seven Oaks had a season full of giving
- (In The Parks)
- ... at their Veteran’s Day program. They also brought 60 children over to the park to present their Christmas program to residents. Fabric was donated and dog beds were made and donated to the Mission Animal ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 11. Royal Palms celebrates St. Patrick's Da
- (In The Parks)
- ... center, coordinated the parade judging and awarding of basket prizes. Scott and Tamara Meyers, left, topped the golf cart category and Jan and Sharon Johnson were winners in both the animal and walker ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 12. RGV Livestock Show Senior Citizen Day March 15
- (Around Town)
- The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo will be held March 12 through March 22. Special admission on Senior Citizen Day, March 15, will be $10. Tickets are discounted for 55+, law enforcement and ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 13. PVAS announces Annual Puppy Love Gala
- (Around Town)
- Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) will host the 52nd Annual Puppy Love Gala on Saturday, February 21, at the McAllen Convention Center, celebrating an unforgettable night inspired by the enchantment of ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 14. Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale January 31 to benefit students
- (In The Parks)
- ... and friends and include cutting boards, aprons, embroidered towels, soft baby items, earrings, purses, crochet animals, and coin banks made from the old campus mailboxes. There are also wood items made ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 15. Tim Hadler brings 'Strait to Branson' to the Island ...
- (Entertainment)
- Tim Hadler will be bringing his George Strait show – Strait to Branson – from Branson to South Padre Island with the full band. He will be at Louie’s Backyard on Saturday, January 17, Friday, January 23, ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 16. La Sal Del Rey NWR hosting 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting event
- (Uncategorised)
- ... of your animal after a successful hunt,” added Lewis. “This is an all-ages event and is a great way to spend some time outdoors with your family and friends.” The event includes a state-of-the-art archery ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 17. Elks and Winter Texans provide Christmas party for special need kids
- (In The Parks)
- ... toy, a blanket, a bag of candy, a plastic coloring box* filled with 24 crayons, a hat**, a coloring book, and socks, plus a stuffed animal for the youngest children. Elf Carol Norman, from ARVP, says ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 18. GVE ladies donate to MRMC
- (In The Parks)
- ... items. The ladies have made and donated baby blankets and stuffed animals for newborn babies at hospital. This year, the group donated 360 blankets and 45 stuffed animals. They plan to continue their ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 19. December 17, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... food banks as well. Then we have church and school organizations, animal shelters, police and fire department organizations, and so many more. You have a lot of options if you choose to give a little, ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 20. Teddy Bear Luncheon hosted at Tropic Star
- (In The Parks)
- On Tuesday December 9th, Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr hosted their annual Teddy Bear Luncheon. Coordinated by Carol Peets, 103 ladies gifted 209 stuffed animals that were picked up by six Pharr Police ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
