By Herb Moering
For the 50th year Tourist Day was started on Saturday, March 21 with delegations from the U.S. side and from the Mexican side meeting at the center of the Progreso International Bridge to exchange greetings and some gifts.
The El Valle del Sol and El Valle de Luna community members recently gathered for several memorable events celebrating service and fellowship.
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The McAllen Wind Ensemble invites the Rio Grande Valley community to experience an exhilarating evening of rhythm, passion, and cultural celebration with Viva La Música on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
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The Mission Lions Club proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating 100 years of service to the Mission community and the Rio Grande Valley. This special milestone will be marked with a Community Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lions Park (1500 E. Kika de la Garza Loop) in Mission.
Read more: Mission Lions Club celebrates 100 years of service
Peak season at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is winding down, but there are still a lot of things happening at the park. This month, the park is featuring some of their usual programs as well as a couple of special events.
By Barb Zanetti
Photos by Dennis Zanetti
Editor's Note: The first half of this story appeared in our March 25, 2026 print edition. If you have already read the first half, and want to jump to the second 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 Valley – one quilter at a time.
