- 1. It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit
- (Around Town)
- Every fall, pumpkins steal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit. Joe Masabni, ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 2. Transplant tips to establish fruit trees
- (Around Town)
- By Adam Russell, TAMU Establishing fruit trees in Texas takes some effort, but these time-tested tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can guide the way from transplant to production. ...
- Created on 22 December 2020
- 3. Grapefruit pie showdown, costumes, and shoeboxes
- (Around Town)
- Do you bake the best grapefruit pie? Well here is your chance to show that talent. The Texas Classroom Teachers Association is sponsoring a Texas Citrus Fiesta Grapefruit Pie and Citrus Baking Showdown ...
- Created on 10 December 2019
- 4. Bonham’s Bears continues to make children happier
- (In The Parks)
- ... Fishes if you can help meet their wish list. Dining hall needs include fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, milk, eggs, oil, coffee and bread. The shelter needs bleach, Fabuloso, floor brushes, laundry ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 5. Red Hatters gather for Festival of Tables
- (In The Parks)
- ... salad croissant, mixed veggies with ranch dressing, and a cup of mixed fruit. After lunch, entertainment was provided by Rick McEwen. He performed many of his Kenny Rogers songs and threw in some extras ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 6. Winter Texans enjoy Clayton Homes open house
- (Around Town)
- ... she enjoys making new friends and Jim said he likes the fresh fruit found here. The Browns, who have been in the Valley for five years, will be marking 10 years of managing a campground in Iowa. They ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 7. Food Bank RGV seeks sponsors and silent auction donations
- (Around Town)
- ... will enjoy a night of fine dining, music, and community connection inside the historic Valley Fruit Co. building, with proceeds benefiting Gem Valley Farm, the Food Bank RGV’s educational community garden ...
- Created on 06 January 2026
- 8. Are you ready for Christmas
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... the other problem is that what I would like to give them is never within my budget. High on my list every year are two items that always seem to hit the spot. How about some Valley citrus fruit and some ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 9. Food Bank RGV to host ribbon cutting for new facility
- (Around Town)
- ... on-site behind the Food Bank RGV’s historic Valley Fruit Company building. The Food Bank RGV is located at 724 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. The completion of this project marks a major step forward in expanding ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 10. November 26, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... just make those moments all the merrier. When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of the past and getting together with my grandparents on the farm. Having fresh veggies and fruit, my aunt’s Italian crème ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 11. Edinburg to Host Edinburg Cares Food Drive
- (Around Town)
- ... The community is encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, such as canned fruit and vegetables, stuffing, and gravy mixes, now through November 18. Donation boxes have been placed at the following ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 12. Get more for your dollar in the Valley
- (News)
- ... on how far a dollar can go in the area compared to other metro areas in the U.S. “As a Winter Texan, we enjoy the weather, cost of living, fresh fruit, veggies. There's great medical care and in 10 hours ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 13. Trophy Gardens celebrates 40 years in Alamo
- (In The Parks)
- ... At that time, route 495 was a two-lane road. Across the street was a grapefruit grove, and farmland was all around. In the hot summer of 1984, plumbing and electricity were installed, and a few buildings ...
- Created on 14 January 2025
- 14. January 1, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Uncategorised)
- ... process by sectioning the fruit – cutting off the top, the bottom, and the cutting off the rest of the rind before using a small knife to section the meat of the fruit out – and then throwing it in a bowl. ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 15. The joy of giving during the holiday season
- (Around Town)
- The joy of giving can be found during any time you choose to give. But, during the holiday season, make that joy even brighter. It is a time when we get to really see the fruits of our labor. Whether we ...
- Created on 28 November 2024
- 16. November 20, 2024 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... eggs, tater tots, sausage, fruit juice, and coffee, $8pp. Main Hall. Open to the public. Host: The Howell’s, Ronda, 270-401-4999. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Craft Show and Sale ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
- 17. November 13, 2024 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Saturday, November 23 Public Meal - Breakfast - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco 8-9:30am, Biscuits & homemade gravy, scrambled eggs, tater tots, sausage, fruit juice, and coffee, $8pp. Main ...
- Created on 13 November 2024
- 18. October 30, 2024 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit and coffee, $8pp. All ticket sales final. First breakfast of the season. Main Hall. Open to the public. Host: Linda Boddy, 660-723-1536. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
- 19. 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
- 20. October 16, 2024 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Village Park, Weslaco 8-9:30am, Biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit and coffee, $8pp. All ticket sales final. First breakfast of the season. Main Hall. Open to the public. Host: Linda Boddy, 660-723-1536. ...
- Created on 17 October 2024
