- 1. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- ... and homes to freedom-seekers, sheltering some and transporting others safely across the Rio Grande. This year's "Freedom Walk" will be shorter in duration and distance. Beginning on Friday morning, February ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 2. Operation Christmas begins November 17
- (Around Town)
- It’s that time again. As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sharing those blessings with children in need by packing shoeboxes ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 3. VSO begins Masterworks season
- (Entertainment)
- ... 7 at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center as they begin the new season and honor Maestro Peter Dabrowski’s 25th year leading the VSO. The evening will feature timeless works by Mozart, Sibelius, ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 4. Operation Christmas drop off begins soon
- (Around Town)
- It’s that time again. As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sharing those blessings with children in need by packing shoeboxes ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 5. Golf Survey Begins
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- It is that time of year again. It is time to vote for your favorite golf course. We do this every Spring, when the weather is just right to get out on the courses again. You have three weeks to let us ...
- Created on 21 February 2023
- 6. Fall Hawk Watch begins Sept. 1
- (Around Town)
- Everyone is invited to join park naturalists and volunteers as they spot and count thousands of migrating raptors during our annual Hawk Watch. Fall Hawk Watch begins September 1st at Bentsen-RGV State ...
- Created on 31 October 2022
- 7. Woodcarvers’ meetings begin
- (Around Town)
- The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun 2022-2023 seasonal meetings. The woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. The Carvers meet weekly on Thursdays ...
- Created on 18 October 2022
- 8. Palo Duro to Begin Closing Four Trails
- (Around Town)
- CANYON—To curb the risk for heat exposure to visitors, Palo Duro Canyon State Park will begin closing select trails between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the National Weather Service issues heat advisories for ...
- Created on 19 July 2022
- 9. Speaker Series presents Beginners Luck
- (Around Town)
- Looking to begin birdwatching? Join Avrel Seale for “Beginner’s Luck: My First Year of Birding” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at the Nature Speaker Series at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center in ...
- Created on 08 March 2022
- 10. Golf Survey Begins
- (Around Town)
- It is that time of year again. It is time to vote for your favorite golf course. We do this every Spring, when the weather is just right to get out on the courses again. You have three weeks to let us ...
- Created on 01 March 2022
- 11. Zoo Nights and Lights begins Dec. 3rd
- (Entertainment)
- The Gladys Porter Zoo will be hosting its annual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights. This family-friendly event offers holiday spirit and fun for guests of all ages as well as a romantic setting ...
- Created on 30 November 2021
- 12. Begin to birdwatch class offered
- (Around Town)
- ... how to begin birdwatching! The class will be available on Saturday, July 31 from 2-3 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library (Main Library, meeting room A, 4001 N. 23rd St.) Register here: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/5268889 . ...
- Created on 06 July 2021
- 13. Valley Symphony’s Fall concert season begins
- (Entertainment)
- The Valley Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert season begins this week with chamber work by “the greatest composer you’ve never heard.” The VSO will present three fall concerts online and broadcast on television ...
- Created on 21 October 2020
- 14. Winter Texan Times begins 34th season October 21
- (Around Town)
- The Winter Texan Times has been preparing for the 2020-2021 season and we are excited to see our Winter Texans returning. Our first issue will be published on October 21, and the deadline to submit items ...
- Created on 12 October 2020
- 15. Four-day birding event features photography-focused, beginner options
- (Around Town)
- Written by Susan Himes, Susan.Himes@ag.tamu.edu The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service announced registration is open for the 2021 Birding the Border event. The event will take place April 29 -May ...
- Created on 10 September 2020
- 16. SPI Sandcastle Days begins today
- (Around Town)
- ... added Lucinda. Today’s festivities start with an event where visitors can watch the Masters of Sand carve as a group. On Wednesday, October 3, the official Master of Sands competition will begin with ...
- Created on 02 October 2019
- 17. City of Edinburg ACE Center announces extended hours
- (Around Town)
- ... Beginning Monday, June 1, the ACE Center will now be able to welcome the public to the facility Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The updated schedule allows for additional Friday evening ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 18. Sip & Paint: A Midsummer Night of Firefly Fun at the Edinburg ACE
- (Around Town)
- ... last approximately four hours. Sessions will begin at 12 p.m., with the final session starting at 6 p.m., allowing attendees to select the time that best fits their schedule. Registration includes all ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 19. STC hosts 17th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown
- (Around Town)
- ... that have shaped their work,” Leonard said. “The exhibitions will reflect voices ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals, alongside emerging artists right here at STC.” The Library Art Gallery ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 20. June 1, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. Trail Dance Lessons - McAllen Mission RV Resort, Mission, 9am, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for beginners. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for intermediate. 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. 815-383-6783. ...
- Created on 01 June 2026
