Most families have a Christmas tradition – maybe decorating the Christmas tree on Thanksgiving weekend, or maybe eating tamales and Texas chili on Christmas Eve. Better yet, perhaps it is joining a Christmas Posada as we remember Mary and Joseph’s search for a place where Christ could be welcomed into the world. Nothing… Read More +

When Chris O'Loughlin, pastor of Cowboy Church of the Valley, connected Jamie Graham with Lori Fanaselle, activity director at Victoria Palms RV and Resort in Donna, nobody had a clue as to the impact that connection would have on so many lives.

Jamie is a representative with… Read More +

It’s 6:37 a.m. and from beyond the entrance gate to Bentsen Grove Resort, the faint smell of something wonderful wafts through the darkness.

A few cars are lined up in front of that gate, patiently waiting for 7 a.m. to arrive and the gate to open to the outside world… Read More +

With cheerful and celebratory Christmas music like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, “Jingle Bells” and “Jingle Bell Rock,” this year’s Hidalgo Festival of Lights is sure not to disappoint.

Each holiday season, the city of Hidalgo transforms their small border town to a fantasyland for their yearly event. The… Read More +

The Harlequin Club at Veterans Memorial High School has been rehearsing for months to bring another award-winning performance to the stage in Mission as they perform the final shows of this year’s musical “Mamma Mia.”

The final show dates for this year’s production are Dec. 6, 7 and… Read More +

The words “Having somewhere to go is home; having someone to love is family,” symbolizes the ministry of Children’s Haven International (CHI), a Pharr-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing loving Christian care for needy children in Reynosa, Mexico.

Winter Texans and converted Texans have a crucial hand in… Read More +

Mission Historical Museum will be accepting entries beginning Nov. 27 for the 13th Annual Mission Quilt Show. Entries will be accepted in three categories: Hand-quilted bed quilts; Machine-quilted bed quilts; and Wall hangings. The show is open to all quilters, both Winter Texans and year-round residents.

Quilts and… Read More +

It wasn’t the Grinch who stole Christmas after all – it was the McAllen Wind Ensemble – and at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14 they will retell the story with their musical performance “How the McAllen Wind Ensemble Stole Christmas” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature beautiful Christmas music from all genres… Read More +