- 1. Author presents First Ladies of the United States
- (In The Parks)
- Louise Butler, author of I Shall Wear Ivory and Jet, will be making a presentation about the First Ladies of the United States at John Knox Village on January 27 at 3 p.m. Since I Shall Wear Ivory and ...
- Created on 14 January 2025
- 2. Winter Texan reunited with painting
- (In The Parks)
- At 92-years-young, Ella Mae Marrs, who has been wintering in the Valley for over 30 years, had an exciting tale to share this season with her Winter Texan friends. A painting she did in 1992 came back ...
- Created on 15 March 2022
- 3. STHS shares important safety tips during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
- (Around Town)
- ... 44,000 people in the United States lost their lives to gun-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—one of the highest annual totals on record. For every life ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 4. DHR Health encourages community to recognize the signs of stroke
- (Around Town)
- ... for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Every year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke. This equates to ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 5. STHS to launch Cinco de Mammo initiative
- (Around Town)
- ... the month. In the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, making it the second leading cause of ...
- Created on 28 April 2026
- 6. Truckload of donated food arrives in Rio Grande Valley
- (Uncategorised)
- Pharr, TEXAS – As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America250, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Food Bank of the ...
- Created on 23 April 2026
- 7. TV program to provide aortic stenosis education
- (Around Town)
- ... the United States, more than five million people are affected by aortic stenosis each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with its prevalence rising significantly to 12.4% ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 8. STHS invites community to celebrate 30 years
- (Around Town)
- South Texas Health System (STHS) Heart officially opened on January 15, 1996, as one of the earliest freestanding cardiovascular facilities in the United States and the first dedicated heart hospital in ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 9. January 21, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, Activity Building. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Quilt Bee 16th Annual Show - Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes, 9am-3pm, Theme: Semiquencentennial, United ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 10. Largest indoor kite fest in US returns to South Padre Island
- (Entertainment)
- ... you don't know what you are missing! These kiters are the best of the best and the reason that the SPI Indoor Kite Fest is the largest indoor kiting event in the United States. Tickets for the Indoor ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 11. Pickleball on Padre – More than just a tournament
- (Around Town)
- ... their most exciting event. For the first time, they will be hosting a dual-sanctioned tournament. The indoor tournament will be sanctioned by the United States Senior Pickleball Association (USSPA), and ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 12. SPI Market Days celebrates 30 years
- (Around Town)
- ... artisan vendors from across the United States, creating a vibrant indoor marketplace featuring fine art, artisan jewelry, home décor, pet items, gourmet foods, health and wellness products, Italian linen, ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 13. January 14, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Activity Building. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Quilt Bee 16th Annual Show - Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes, 9am-3pm, Theme: Semiquencentennial, United We Celebrate. Chair Exercise - AmeriCana RV Park, ...
- Created on 12 January 2026
- 14. Celebrate USA’s semiquencentennial at Llano Grande Quilt Bee
- (In The Parks)
- ... show will be held at the Llano Grande Event Center, 2215 East West Blvd. (off Mile 2 West) in Mercedes. United We Celebrate is the theme of this year’s show. Red, white, and blue will be flying in ...
- Created on 06 January 2026
- 15. January 7, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Building. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Quilt Bee 16th Annual Show - Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes, 9am-3pm, Theme: Semiquencentennial, United We Celebrate. Chair Exercise - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, ...
- Created on 05 January 2026
- 16. December 31, 2025 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Resort, Mercedes, 9am-3pm, Theme: Semiquencentennial, United We Celebrate. Chair Exercise - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 9-10am, Exercise classes led by Mary! Bring a towel, water bottle and a positive ...
- Created on 29 December 2025
- 17. MWE presents a musical holiday journey across the USA
- (Entertainment)
- ... 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This year’s Christmas concert takes audiences on a musical journey across the United States, featuring beloved seasonal favorites, rich orchestral ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 18. Are you ready for Christmas
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... glass windows all taken from churches in the northern Mid-West and Northern United States. Be prepared. There are not seventy-four beautiful stained-glass windows, there are a total of one hundred seventy-four ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 19. Enchanted Valley Ranch resident thanks his Turkey Angels
- (In The Parks)
- ... Angels’ this week,” said Jeff. He was personally able to hand out turkeys last week to some of the poorest families in not only Texas, but the whole United States because of the generosity from the community. ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 20. STHS Heart named among top three hospitals in Texas
- (Around Town)
- ... in the United States, there’s an increasing demand for cardiovascular services. Each year, more than 51 million people receive services related to the heart and blood vessels across the country, according ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
