- 1. Explore the hidden lives of winged mammals
- (Around Town)
- ... more bat friendly. Ayala’s love for nature was sparked by the landscapes of the RGV and deepened through his participation in the Texas Master Naturalist program. Though his career began in social work, ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 2. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... of sewing. But life changed for her when she married and started making maternity clothes, curtains and basic blankets – but never a quilt. It was after she began selling her old-fashioned rag rugs ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 3. Americans keep the trophy for second year in a row
- (Around Town)
- ... Friday morning at McAllen’s Westside Park. The City of McAllen houses the trophy. The morning of Cam-Am softball began with the pledge of allegiance led by the league’s chief financial officer Arturo ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 4. Borderfest this weekend
- (Around Town)
- This year, the City of Hidalgo is celebrating their 49th Borderfest Music and Cultural Festival. The event is set for Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 15, at the Payne Arena. Hidalgo Borderfest ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 5. McAllen Heritage Center to celebrate 20 years
- (Around Town)
- ... and thus expansion plans began in 2020. The project currently known as “The Annex” has made progress with support from the city and successful fundraising goals, the museum anticipates a groundbreaking ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 6. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- ... awareness to the valuable shared history of our region.” He said the plans for the second annual walk began immediately after the success of last year’s event. Several local community groups that are ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 7. Lakewood presents their annual Quilts of Valor
- (In The Parks)
- ... G. Hanisco, Air Force (honored on January 29). The Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation began in 2003 with a dream. The founder’s son was deployed in Iraq, and she had a dream she wanted to bring to life. ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 8. Tropic Star honors Golden Anniversary couples
- (In The Parks)
- The 33rd Golden Anniversary Celebration was held on Sunday, February 1, at Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr. This celebration began in 1993, and adding this year’s 10 couples, Tropic Star has honored 647 ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 9. Winterhaven celebrates USAs 250th
- (In The Parks)
- ... own Jammers and had more fun than two barrels of monkeys. Longtime resident Anne Gilmer headed the organization committee with many volunteers and began planning this event a year ago. Kudos to all ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 10. Big Band group keeps memories alive
- (In The Parks)
- ... with 17 years in big bands. From North Dakota, she began playing in her dad’s band, Ray Groom & His Band, while in junior high school. While working 40 years as a pattern maker in the garment industry, ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 11. Quinta Mazatlán to host book unveiling
- (Around Town)
- ... movement began in the 1890s when a group of young women in Galveston organized to protect birds threatened by the feather trade in the fashion industry. Bristol’s book traces this legacy forward, exploring ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 12. Immerse yourself in nature at SPI wildlife expo
- (Around Town)
- ... They are located at 6801 Padre Blvd. The Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo began as a small nature program founded by the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Port Isabel. In its initial years, the expo was a ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 13. Come enjoy some redneck comedy at the VSA
- (Valley Star Awards)
- ... his comedy to the country music and variety show that is one of the longest performing shows in Branson. The Mabe family began the Branson family entertainment phenomenon over 65 years ago. He loves ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 14. Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale January 31 to benefit students
- (In The Parks)
- ... study and cross-cultural training for missionaries preparing to go into Spanish speaking cultures. Abraham, a senior from South America will graduate in May with an emphasis in Missions. He began studying ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 15. Jamie Layton brings his distinctive voice to the VSA
- (Valley Star Awards)
- Another performer for the Valley Star Awards is Jamie Layton. Jamie Layton has a distinctive low voice – you can’t miss it. His love for gospel music began in the 90’s and he has been singing ever since. ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 16. Pickleball on Padre – More than just a tournament
- (Around Town)
- ... forming the organization. He is more than just one of the founding members, he is an ambassador, a level 2 certified instructor, and a national pickleball champion. When Pickleball on Padre began, there ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 17. Port Isabel has many stories to tell
- (Around Town)
- ... While you are cruising around Port Isabel, take notice of the dolphin statues around town. These are much like the decorated turtles on SPI, butterflies in Mission, and the Boots in Mercedes. These began ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 18. Alamo Palms holds RC Swap Meet
- (In The Parks)
- ... Alamo Palms only runs 12 in the outdoor program, which began on December 2. While work went on at the main track this past summer, the club had mini car racing on a smaller indoor track that worked out ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 19. Valley park featured as ornament
- (Uncategorised)
- ... Dr., in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. The Texas State Park ornament program began in 2002 to celebrate the diversity and beauty of the Texas State Park System. Each ornament features ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 20. Join UTRGV for a Merry-Posa Christmas
- (Entertainment)
- If you love mariachi music, you will fall in love with the sounds of the all-female mariachi, Mariachi Mariposas. Mariachi Mariposas began their musical journey in the summer of 2012 in the Rio Grande ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
