- 1. Experience ingenuity and the frontier spirit at Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site
- (Around Town)
- ... Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site invites everyone to the Goodnight Invention Convention. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., discover fascinating inventions and the frontier spirit from ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 2. Statewide historic sites ring in holidays with Texas flair
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN, Texas — With winter holidays on the horizon, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) announces family-friendly events hosted at historic sites statewide. The holiday events will meld modern traditions ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 3. Veterans get free admission to State Historic Sites
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announces that veterans of the Armed Forces will be granted free entry to all state-operated historic sites on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 4. Drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child
- (Around Town)
- ... donors and filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, November 14 - 21. More than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open. The Samaritan’s Purse ...
- Created on 15 November 2022
- 5. Take in the historic sites of the Valley
- (Column: On The Road)
- There is a whole lot to see and do in South Texas. Those of you who want to know all about this area just need to go exploring and you can become a walking historian. History can be fun, entertaining, ...
- Created on 15 March 2022
- 6. Greet the holiday season at a Texas State Park, THC Historic Site
- (Around Town)
- ... Nov. 20, 47 Texas State Parks and eight State Historic Sites are presenting themed guided walks, scavenger hunts and more. Anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park is highly encouraged to reserve ...
- Created on 22 November 2021
- 7. Site connects residents to vaccine appointment information
- (Around Town)
- ... COVID Shot Finder was designed by healthcare professionals in response to frustration in finding basic appointment information. More than 10,000 visitors have now used the site to access data from ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 8. Check your county, city websites for clinics
- (Around Town)
- ... As I have said in previous ramblings, check your city and county sites on a regular basis. They are all doing a good job at posting when clinics are, how to register, and where to go. Most have been ...
- Created on 16 February 2021
- 9. 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
- 10. City of Edinburg launches Summer Concert Series with an unforgettable lineup
- (Entertainment)
- EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg invites residents and visitors to kick off the summer with an exciting evening of live music at the first concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series on Saturday, May 30, ...
- Created on 19 May 2026
- 11. STHS and Prominence Health team up to help older adults prevent dangerous falls
- (Around Town)
- Falls among older adults are on the rise nationwide, posing a significant threat to health and independence. Each year, more than 1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older experiences a fall, according to the ...
- Created on 19 May 2026
- 12. New exhibits open at Texas Quilt Museum
- (Around Town)
- LA GRANGE, TEXAS — The Texas Quilt Museum focuses on history and honor with their spring/summer exhibits. They include the juried exhibit My America…What It Means to Me to celebrate the country’s 250th ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 13. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
- (Uncategorised)
- AUSTIN — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 14. Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear
- (Around Town)
- Spring migration is sweeping across Texas, and barn swallows are already scouting porches, barns, overhangs and eaves for nesting sites. Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 15. Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... music, onion eating contests, a car show, and more. Admission is free. Free parking will be available along the festival route, additional parking sites include the City Hall parking lot and South Texas ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 16. Bentsen State Park announces April events
- (Around Town)
- 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 ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 17. Explore the hidden lives of winged mammals
- (Around Town)
- Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to take flight into the fascinating world of bats during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Bats in Palms,” with Environmental Education Specialist Josue ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 18. Witness the sights and sounds of the Texas Revolution at Presidio La Bahía
- (Around Town)
- Goliad, TX - The Texas Historical Commission’s Presidio La Bahía State Historic Site will once again bring the Texas Revolution to life during the 40th Annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 19. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- 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 ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 20. Weslaco celebrates the 1015 Onion
- (Entertainment)
- ... the festival route, additional parking sites include the City Hall parking lot and South Texas College. Main locations will be Bus. 83 and 6th Street and Kansas Ave. There is usually a free park and ride ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
