- 1. Wisconsin Reunion was biggest one yet
- (Around Town)
- A Wisconsin Reunion was held on February 23 at Mr. Gatti’s, and according to Ralph Brill it was their biggest one yet. Brill said 186 people representing 41 different parks attended the reunion. The reunion ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 2. Big Band group keeps memories alive
- (In The Parks)
- By Herb Moering For older Winter Texans the big band jams are a trip down memory lane with music for listening and dancing for some. About 50 residents and visitors were on hand for a performance at ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 3. Palmview Municipal Library celebrates one year of big community impact
- (Around Town)
- By Warren Davis In the heart of Hidalgo County, the Palmview Municipal Library is showing what’s possible when vision meets dedication even with a small team and limited space. Opened just a year ago, ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 4. Big Valley Quilters Club honors Veterans with quilts
- (In The Parks)
- Members of the Big Valley Quilters Club recently presented patriotic themed lap quilts to 29 Veterans of Big Valley at its annual Veterans Appreciation Program. The Veterans represented all branches of ...
- Created on 21 February 2023
- 5. A Big Welcome Back
- (News)
- A big welcome back to all our Winter Texan visitors. We are excited for this upcoming year and are happy that you have chosen to spend some of your time in the great Rio Grande Valley. Our regular visitors ...
- Created on 19 October 2021
- 6. The history of the Big Squeeze competition presented at MOSTH
- (Around Town)
- The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series Online panel discussion, “Conjunto and Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze in the Rio Grande Valley” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, on Facebook ...
- Created on 09 March 2021
- 7. Kansas Day celebration bigger than last year
- (Around Town)
- On January 22, 359 Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861 admission to the Union. This total attendance tops the 2019 Event by 100. ...
- Created on 06 February 2020
- 8. Paradise Park ‘big advocates for helping others’
- (In The Parks)
- ... project. Flores quickly learned how residents are into helping the community. “They are big advocates for helping others.” she said. Bargel asked park chaplain Jeff Hastings and his wife, Criss, to ...
- Created on 31 December 2019
- 9. 2019 SandCastle Days was biggest ever
- (Around Town)
- The 32nd SandCastle Days was held October 2 through 6 where attendees had the chance to view sandcastles built by 12 master sandcastle builders. This year’s builders came from as far as the Netherlands ...
- Created on 15 October 2019
- 10. Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties
- (Around Town)
- ... live entertainment, cultural performances, and fun for all ages. The City of McAllen is turning the world’s biggest sporting event into a vibrant community celebration filled with energy, culture, ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 11. STC hosts 17th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown
- (Around Town)
- ... our featured artists are Andy Rangel, who is throwing big pots with personality and making things work well locally, and Laura Caroline Casas, with her hand building fun and functional and consistently ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 12. June 1, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park ...
- Created on 01 June 2026
- 13. STHS to launch Cinco de Mammo initiative
- (Around Town)
- ... can make a big difference,” says Tom Castañeda, System Director of Marketing & Public Relations, South Texas Health System (STHS). “When breast cancer is found early, treatment is often more effective ...
- Created on 28 April 2026
- 14. April 1, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park ...
- Created on 01 April 2026
- 15. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... one of the biggest misconceptions that quilt recipients have is the expense and time invested. It adds up due to long-arm charges (by the inch), the quilt-top fabric, the batting (filler material), and ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 16. March 25, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 17. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- Take us home with you Welcome to our Take Home Edition. This issue features a pull-out section in the middle that contains the biggest why’s you visit the Rio Grande Valley during the winter months. ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 18. March 18, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Musicians play your favorite Big Band Era tunes (with some Country and Polkas added in)! Musicians by invite only. Contact Les Aldrich, 319-238-3914, if interested. Karaoke with Andrew - Victoria Palms ...
- Created on 16 March 2026
- 19. On the Road
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... tell it to their big brother as they might have a fight on their hands. There is just one problem with the little jingle when two vowels come together in a word they are pronounced differently. The two ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 20. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... on the weekend. Winter Texan Fiesta was packed. The crowd was bigger than I have seen in years. There was barely any empty space in the grassy area of the placita. It looked like everyone was having ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
