The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce invites Winter Texans to celebrate community, culture, and live entertainment at the 2026 Winter Texan Fiesta on Friday, March 6, at Leo Peña Placita Park in downtown Mission. The annual free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m.
Read more: Mission Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 Winter Texan Fiesta on March 6
The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will welcome the public to celebrate Native culture, tradition, and community at the 56th Annual Ndé Dáá Homecoming Powwow on Saturday, March 7, at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. Doors open at 10 a.m. and festivities continue through 9:30 p.m.
Read more: Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas hosts 56th annual Powwow
Get ready to step into a world of fairytale fun as Harlingen Community Theatre brings Shrek the Musical to the stage. Based on the beloved DreamWorks story, this hilarious and heartwarming show features book and lyrics by David LindsayAbaire and music by Jeanine Tesori.
Read more: Harlingen Community Theatre announces production of Shrek the Musical
Registration is now open for the Gladys Porter Zoo’s annual 5K and 1-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. This popular event is likely to sell out. The Ocelot 5K Run will take place on March 7 starting at 7:30 a.m., and the 1-mile fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Gladys Porter Zoo.
The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the highly anticipated 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, March 8, at 7:45 a.m. This year’s event will feature a 10K ($25), a Half-Marathon ($50), and a Two-Person Relay ($50) – discounts available for Veterans and first responders.
In early February, La Floresta RV & Golf Resort had their handicap tournament. Men played on Monday and Wednesday. Gals played Tuesday and Thursday. If you had the better score over your handicap, you played on Friday. Men had three flights and women had two flights. The flight winners from left to right were Roger Vanderville - A flight, Jean Vanderville - A flight, Jim Monier - B flight, Bonnie Kadell - B flight and Mark Wilson - C flight. Submitted by Darla Strait.
You have heard of the Kentucky Derby - well at Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr, we have Donkey Races. On February 9th, over 175 residents enjoyed the antics of the six donkeys as they made their way around the track. Fran and Vicki Bautch have taken on the responsibility, for the past eight years, for training the donkeys to make sure they are prepared for their time in the spotlight. Nancy Fischer stated, “There is nothing better than a room full of residents having a rip-roaring good time.” The donkeys will race one more time this season before they are put out to pasture for a well-deserved rest. Submitted by Barb Thompson and Eric Roberts, Tropic Star Activity Directors.
