- 1. STHS shares important safety tips during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
- (Around Town)
- ... dispose of unwanted firearms: If you no longer want a firearm, dispose of it responsibly by contacting your local law enforcement agency about secure surrender programs, buy-back initiatives or approved ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 2. STHS to hold annual diabetes symposium
- (Around Town)
- ... symposium underscores the urgent, proactive work STHS and Prominence Health are doing to empower our communities with lifesaving education, highlight the serious dangers of diabetes and reinforce how early ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 3. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... half, CLICK HERE. A ‘Classy Quilter’ Teacher Who’s Making a Difference Joining forces with others, Elaine Snyder helped Alamo Palms Resort and its Classy Quilter group become one of the top in the ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 4. Bonham’s Bears continues to make children happier
- (In The Parks)
- ... law enforcement, child welfare, medical, and legal entities. In a child-friendly setting, it coordinates a forensic interview and has grown to meet the long-term needs of the children and their families. ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 5. Americans keep the trophy for second year in a row
- (Around Town)
- ... the 1950s, Martens was paid a little to play softball in the Philippines and hardball in Japan. He noted his commanding Air Force officer was Col. Frank Borman, later an astronaut and part of the first ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 6. Bentsen-RGV State Park restarts spring Hawk Watch
- (Around Town)
- The weather has been wonderful, says Thomas Riddle, park interpreter/volunteer coordinator at Bentsen-RGV State Park. “Our amazing ‘usual’ birds are out in full force.” As we enter March, the park ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 7. 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
- 8. Learn about coastal conservation at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- ... accelerating impacts of climate change. Iconic waterbird and shorebird species such as Reddish Egret, Black Skimmer, Red Knot, and Piping Plover are increasingly forced into habitats that are smaller, ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 9. Lakewood presents their annual Quilts of Valor
- (In The Parks)
- ... with the quilt they were presented. Those awarded this year were Ronald G. Blain, Navy; Penny Driscoll, Air Force; Denny Gullett, Navy; Bradley D. Hamburg, Army; Walene Sue Hanisco, Air Force; Bruce ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 10. TV program to provide aortic stenosis education
- (Around Town)
- ... As the valve narrows, a condition known as aortic stenosis, the heart muscle thickens and weakens and forces the organ to work much harder to push blood through the smaller opening. “Over time, the ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 11. Disc Golf: A new amenity shared by sister parks, Trophy Gardens and Winter Ranch
- (In The Parks)
- ... disc golf expert, Curt. While all parties were onboard with the project, Curt and Shelly were the driving force in moving this undertaking from conception to completion. Scott and Mina McFarland have provided ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 12. Winter Texans enjoy Ron Hoover Open House
- (Around Town)
- By Herb Moering Among the hundreds of Winter Texans attending the 19th annual Ron Hoover RV and Marine Center Open House January 15 and 16 in Donna were a number of armed forces veterans who spend their ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 13. La Sal Del Rey NWR hosting 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting event
- (Uncategorised)
- AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on January 17 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting” at ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 14. Harlingen preserves its past at museum
- (Around Town)
- ... and Brig of the Harlingen Air Force Base. This building houses a permanent collection of Harlingen and Texas historical objects and photos. The main museum building features rotating arts and cultural ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 15. Parks celebrate their Veterans
- (In The Parks)
- ... the colors. Then each branch was called forward, and their respective armed forces medley was played as everyone sang along. As a token of appreciation, a coin was presented to each Veteran in attendance, ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 16. The Valley pays tribute to Veterans
- (Around Town)
- ... Forces acknowledging their sacrifice, courage, and dedication to the country. While its origin lies in Armistice Day, which commemorated the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, recognizing the cessation ...
- Created on 05 November 2025
- 17. Veterans get free admission to State Historic Sites
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announces that veterans of the Armed Forces will be granted free entry to all state-operated historic sites on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 18. Palmview Municipal Library celebrates one year of big community impact
- (Around Town)
- ... mobile maker spaces with LEGOs. Through a Hometown Grant from T-Mobile, the library also offers 10 Chromebooks for checkout, bridging the digital divide for residents without home internet. Workforce ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 19. National Museum of the Pacific War launches revamped Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans
- (Around Town)
- ... women—served in the United States Armed Forces. The Museum invites direct descendants, extended family members, and friends of these veterans to participate in the program and help safeguard their legacies. ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 20. Texas Game Wardens issue safety reminder ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend
- (Around Town)
- ... Game Wardens will be out Memorial Day weekend to ensure the public enjoys their time on the water responsibly,” said Cody Jones, TPWD assistant commander for marine enforcement. “But we also need boaters ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
