- 1. Onion was center of attention at Onion Fest
- (Entertainment)
- Thousands of people walked the downtown streets of Weslaco, celebrating what may have been the nicest day of the year to date, in honor of the 1015 onion. They ate, drank and were entertained – or entertaining ...
- Created on 29 March 2022
- 2. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- ... in honor of enslaved African descendants fleeing south in pursuit of safe havens in the Rio Grande Valley and in the border cities of Mexico. The walk also focused attention on those who opened their hearts ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 3. STHS highlights importance of weight management
- (Around Town)
- ... complications associated with it, opted to undergo bariatric surgery in May 2024. Nearly two years later, she’s feeling better than ever and encouraging others to pay attention to their waistline. The ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 4. Juanito Gonzalez returns to Pharr, Nov. 1-2
- (Entertainment)
- ... of education, love and life. The play is set on “Día de Muertos” and is geared toward school children & youth with a clear and positive message that says, “reading and writing and paying attention to your ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 5. Memorial Day weekend ahead; Follow these Red Cross safety tips
- (Around Town)
- ... a driver who won’t drink. · Give your full attention to the road. Avoid distractions such as cell phones. · Use caution in work zones. There are lots of construction projects underway on the highways. ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 6. Tips to safely share the beach with nesting shorebirds
- (Around Town)
- ... from taking care of their chicks or abandon their nests altogether. • Pay attention to signs. Visitors should respect areas that are roped off or marked with signs. Eggs and chicks risk being trampled ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 7. Santa Maria Bullring holds grand opening
- (Entertainment)
- ... pitching his cape over his head and shoulders, dodging as the bull runs toward him. He has gained a lot of attention through his performances, from fans and press alike. Come and watch him at the Santa ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 8. Mid-Valley courses, where beauty meets challenging
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... rise to Buster Douglas – remember him? The guy who knocked out the then-invincible Mike Tyson – again showed what paying attention to the details can mean by dominating the votes. This quaint 9-hole ...
- Created on 28 November 2024
- 9. Festivals, Parades, and more
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... days only during the growing season where garden fresh fruits and vegetables are sold. One more venue sure to attract your attention should be the concerts and theater presentations that the larger towns ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
- 10. Welcome back to Texas!
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... must work to support the many children. When the parents arrive home, they are tired and unfortunately too many of those children do not receive the attention they need. We can all fill in that gap with ...
- Created on 17 October 2024
- 11. Mid-Valley Golf Courses go from potential to greatness
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... true golfer’s attention. Playing at 6,960 from the tips, Treasure Hills is one of the last designs of Robert Trent Jones’ amazing career. Jones was a British American golf course architect who designed, ...
- Created on 08 March 2024
- 12. Bonham’s Bears Annual Teddy Bear Giveaway
- (In The Parks)
- ... the attention and guidance. Released detainees and their families are shown into a room that my court bailiff, Juan Ramirez, and I put together. From the room, we give them gifts of children and adult ...
- Created on 08 March 2024
- 13. Winter Texans create quilt to celebrate Alamo’s centennial
- (Around Town)
- ... late Cheddy Balli and the late Demaris Swint. The quilt carries some important aspects of local history. Other events are planned for the rest of the year to call attention to the 100th anniversary of ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
- 14. Making a difference by sharing your talents
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... minds think in Spanish, their eyes and lips must be operating in English. What a challenge! These children probably get very little attention at home, as generally both parents must work to be sure there ...
- Created on 14 February 2024
- 15. Volunteering, travel, warmer days ahead
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... be with sharing a recipe or taking a shut in or an ill friend a hot soup for lunch. Or it could be a child who needs an extra attention and help with reading or math. For those of you who are ready to ...
- Created on 25 January 2024
- 16. McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run right around the corner
- (Around Town)
- ... once again hope to draw the attention of more than 17 states, three countries and over 10,000 spectators and participants during the race weekend. Along with placing an emphasis on health and wellness, ...
- Created on 02 January 2024
- 17. Stuart Place is not just a one-hit wonder
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... Mike Tyson – again showed what paying attention to the details can mean by dominating the votes. The little course that has (as opposed to “could”) won favorite hole (No. 9), pro shop, 19th hole amenities ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 18. Cricket: A game back on the rise
- (Around Town)
- ... American and Indian national anthems were sung. A coin toss then took place to determine who would be first to bat or bowl, then the game started with MARV first to bat. As the game went on, I paid attention ...
- Created on 06 November 2023
- 19. Connection with nature linked to longer, healthier lives
- (Uncategorised)
- ... of television, but the advent of hand-held minicomputers that hold our attention in a variety of ways throughout the day has deepened the human-nature divide, he said. “Having trails near your home is ...
- Created on 25 October 2023
- 20. Beauty and opportunity surrounds us in the RGV
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... to learn, and to share. Even if you want to become involved internationally, the Mexican border is very close. There are Orphanages for children who need extra help, nursing homes where extra attention ...
- Created on 23 March 2023
