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edinburg high steaksEDINBURG, TX - The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg, set to take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Ebony Hills Golf Course. This annual free Independence Day event is expected to be the biggest and most exciting yet, featuring a full day of live entertainment, family-friendly attractions, and one of Texas’ premier steak BBQ cook-offs.

The celebration will include the Cars & Stripes Auto Show, presented by Bert Ogden Buick GMC, showcasing an impressive lineup of classic and custom vehicles. A Family Fun Zone, presented by the Omar Ochoa Law Firm, and an array of food and craft vendors.

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Watch Independence Day 2025The City of McAllen is inviting the community to celebrate America’s birthday at the 97th Annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, on Friday, July 4, 2025. The day-long celebration will feature family-friendly events including a 4K race, Patriotic Program, the Main Street Parade, a lively Freedom Festival and the H-E-B Concert in the Sky Fireworks Extravaganza.

“H-E-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 97th Annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration,” said Linda Tovar H-E-B Director of Public Affairs. “We’re honored to stand with the City of McAllen in celebrating our nation’s independence and recognizing the men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces.”

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Valley Symphony Orchestra 2McAllen, TX – Get ready for a star-spangled evening of music, family fun, and festive treats at Quinta Mazatlán’s Thursday Night Live: Patriotic Pops in the Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Headlining the evening is a special live performance by the Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet at 7:00 p.m., filling the air with patriotic favorites under the summer sky. In addition to the concert, guests can enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, the always-popular Bubble Hut, and a variety of local vendors serving up classic favorites including hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade, watermelon, and mini pies. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and head out to Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, for a family-friendly evening of patriotic celebration and community spirit in the park.

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MUtS20202520highlightThe Bullock Museum is thrilled to announce the lineup for this summer’s Music Under the Star, a free outdoor concert series in the Capitol Mall Amphitheater. Guests are invited to enjoy incredible Texas artists every Friday in June starting at 7 p.m.

“The Bullock Museum is excited to bring back the Music Under the Star series for the 2025 season,” said Kristin Johnson, Head of Public Programs at the Bullock Museum. “Bring a blanket, enjoy cold drinks and food truck fare, and listen to great music by local Austin favorites!”

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20250523 National Museum of the Pacific WarSubmitted by Haley Hull, Marketing Director, National Museum of the Pacific War

Fredericksburg, TX – The National Museum of the Pacific War is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans, a revitalized version of a long-standing program dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of those who served during World War II.

First established years ago to recognize descendants and families of WWII veterans, the Society has been restructured to provide a more streamlined and accessible experience. The revamped program now features a secure online portal where members can create and manage individual profiles for their veterans, upload photographs, share personal stories, and organize service records. These improvements address previous limitations in the application process and archival management, enhancing the Society’s ability to preserve these histories for future generations.

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20061026 Veterans War Memorial JMB 3894 webThe McAllen Veteran's War Memorial committee will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. The memorial is located next to the McAllen Perofrming Arts Center at 801 Convention Center Blvd.

“On Memorial Day, we remember those brave heroes who died in service to our great nation,” said Mayor Villalobos. “We are proud that our Texas Veterans War Memorial has their names of those soldiers from McAllen, the Rio Grande Valley and throughout South Texas inscribed here forever, for us to honor and thank them.”

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