- 1. Renaissance Cancer Foundation to host 6th Annual Purple Project 5K to commemorate “National Cancer Survivors Month”
- (Around Town)
- EDINBURG – The Renaissance Cancer Foundation will once again host its 6th Annual Purple Project 5K for All Cancers. The event is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m. on June 27, 2026, at the Firemen’s Park ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 2. Kansans celebrate … Kansas
- (Around Town)
- On Tuesday, January 27, 108 Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met for lunch to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861, admission to the Union. It was so great that 43 Kansans ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 3. Sante Fe Steakhouse: Memorable Fine Dining
- (Taste of the Valley)
- With options for outdoor or indoor seating, welcoming and knowledgeable staff, and a menu that is sure to satisfy you – Sante Fe Steakhouse makes any visit a memorable experience. Low lighting and cozy ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 4. Experience life along the San Antonio River through history
- (Entertainment)
- GOLIAD COUNTY – Goliad State Park will host its annual “Rio! Rio!” event on November 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Espiritu Santo. This special event offers visitors the chance to step back in time ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 5. Larry and Susan DeBuse honored at golf tournament
- (In The Parks)
- Larry and Susan DeBuse, formerly of Greengate Grove in Palmview, were honored at the Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament, held at Shary Municipal Golf Course on March 5. The DeBuse family has returned ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 6. Relatives of RGV natives from around the world presented by Joey Santore
- (Around Town)
- ... Joey: “An ex-punk and former train engineer who is self-taught in the sciences, Joey Santore does not fit the mold of the stereotypical botanist. He has lots of tattoos and no college degree... Joey’s YouTube ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 7. Pleasant Valley Ranch volunteers at Food Bank
- (In The Parks)
- On January 13 residents from Pleasant Valley Resort (PVR) in Mission spent the afternoon volunteering at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. The Food Bank, located in Pharr, partners with more than ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 8. Santa Maria Bullring holds grand opening
- (Entertainment)
- ... happy and begin with a grand show. The grand opening will feature Cayetano Delgado from Monterrey, Mexico. Delgado is not new to Santa Maria Bullring. He grew up in the bullfight world, as his father ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 9. Pleasant Valley Ranch holds pool tournament
- (In The Parks)
- A pool tournament was held February 12 at Pleasant Valley Ranch. Left to right are Matthew Moe and Roy Thompson, third place; Yvon Carpentier and Claude Lemay, first place; and Robert Seals and Paul Terbening, ...
- Created on 07 March 2024
- 10. Visit festive sandcastles at SPI
- (Around Town)
- The Sandcastle Village at South Padre Island is always changing, but this time of year, you can find a big sand chair to take selfies on while visiting the Holiday Sandcastle Village. The village showcases ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 11. San Benito’s Christmas Parade set for Saturday
- (Entertainment)
- The holidays are in full sing in San Benito, and the 81st Annual Christmas Parade set for 6 p.m. Saturday, December 9, is the highlight of the season. The theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas at ...
- Created on 05 December 2023
- 12. Santa Maria holds grand finale
- (Entertainment)
- In all my 60 years of bullfighting activities, I have never witnessed a bullfight as good as the bullfight on January 22nd, said Fred Renk of his last show. The talent and bravery of the matadors, Cayetano ...
- Created on 14 February 2023
- 13. Kansans enjoy Kansas Day Celebration
- (In The Parks)
- Submitted by Larry Schmitt On January 25, one-hundred-eighty-four (184) Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861, admission to the ...
- Created on 31 January 2023
- 14. Santa Maria Bullring presents Cayetano Delgado
- (Entertainment)
- By Fred Renk This story is the history of one new Mexican matador that will be performing at the Santa Maria Bullring next month. Cayetano Delgado, born in 1996 to Mexican matador Enrique Delgado Cayetano, ...
- Created on 27 December 2022
- 15. Santa's Helpers busy at River Ranch Resor
- (In The Parks)
- Last week ladies at River Ranch Resort were bustling about the recreation hall wrapping gifts that residents had donated for children of Rio Hondo. The park has been working with Chief Bilokury, Rio Hondo ...
- Created on 13 December 2022
- 16. Thousands of stitches sewn to thank veterans
- (In The Parks)
- Submitted by E. Louise Baker, Tropic Star Quilter Tropic Star Park hosted a very special event on Sunday, March 6. Fifty-six veterans were honored with the presentation of a patriotic quilt made by the ...
- Created on 29 March 2022
- 17. Bloodless bullfights return to Santa Maria
- (Entertainment)
- ... to do so as long as people want us,” said Renk. “We cannot turn them down.” The Santa Maria Bullring is one of the only bullrings in 49 states. For now, the Renks, Fred and his wife Lisa, will be managing ...
- Created on 11 January 2022
- 18. Enjoy the holidays with sand sculptures
- (Entertainment)
- ... tent at Sandcastle Village and Trail, located on West Ling Street in the entertainment district on South Padre Island. Better yet, as curator Lucinda Wierenga said, “it's under the ferris wheel across from ...
- Created on 21 December 2021
- 19. Santa's Legacy: Local children treated to 1st annual Santa’s Posad
- (News)
- By Barb Zanetti Tripp Wright of Alamo Rec-Veh Park said he missed being Santa to over 2,000 children after Progeso’s Amigo group disbanded last year. So, he came up with a plan to entertain hundreds ...
- Created on 21 December 2021
- 20. Say I love you in sand
- (Around Town)
- The sandcastle village at South Padre Island is constantly rotating according to the holiday. As soon as Christmas was over, the sandcastle artists began making plans for a Valentine’s Day themed sandcastle ...
- Created on 09 February 2021
