- 1. Native Plant Project kicks off spring speaker series
- (Around Town)
- The Native Plant Project is pleased to welcome Bradley Christoffersen, Ph.D., as its featured guest speaker for this month’s meeting. Dr. Christoffersen is a professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 2. Kick start 2026 with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN – Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This annual tradition is a unique opportunity ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 3. Kick-Off to the holiday season in Kingsville
- (Entertainment)
- The 33rd Annual Ranch Hand Breakfast will be held on November 23. The event features an authentic, hearty cowboy breakfast cooked and served outdoors on the historic King Ranch. Team roping and old-time ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
- 4. 14-Hour ‘Dirt Oval Cup’ to kick off Annual RGV RC Event
- (In The Parks)
- By Barb Zanetti Photo by Dennis Zanetti To encourage RC racing in the Valley, New Sun Racing is sponsoring a 14-hour RGV “Dirt Oval Cup” race day on Saturday, March 2. Held at Alamo Palms RV Resort’s ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
- 5. UTRGV Ballet Folklorico set to kick off Alegria 2024
- (Entertainment)
- By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa, UTRGV The UTRGV Ballet Folklorico is inviting the community to Alegría 2024 with shows starting in early February. Led by Miguel Angel Peña Caballero, director of the UTRGV ...
- Created on 02 February 2024
- 6. Wreaths Across America kicks off Giving in July 2023
- (Around Town)
- COLUMBIA FALLS, ME – June 28, 2023 – Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the kickoff to its annual Giving in July campaign! For WAA, this is a month dedicated to celebrating ...
- Created on 28 June 2023
- 7. Kick-Off for Food Bank RGV’s Empty Bowls Season June 3
- (Around Town)
- The Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport will host the Food Bank RGV’s Empty Bowls Paint Party Kick-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 3, at 2721 S. 10th St, McAllen. Food Bank RGV invites the public ...
- Created on 23 May 2023
- 8. Texas State Parks kicks off 100-Year Birthday Celebration
- (Around Town)
- ... to kick off our 100-year celebration with the most First Day Hikes we’ve ever offered,” said Rodney Franklin, director of Texas State Parks. “Whether you’re visiting for the first time, or you’ve visited ...
- Created on 27 December 2022
- 9. STC Theatre and Dance kicks off their season
- (Entertainment)
- South Texas College Theatre and Dance kicks off its first production of the year with Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward. The production will run on November 10 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and will include a matinee ...
- Created on 25 October 2022
- 10. Art Walk kicks off Irish Fest
- (Entertainment)
- The McAllen Art Walk will kick-off the Irish Fest on Friday, April 1, at the McAllen Incubator, located at 601 N Main St; premiering the gallery exhibit for the month of April. The exhibit is a multimedia ...
- Created on 29 March 2022
- 11. IMAS Kicks off Annual Christmas Tree Forest display
- (Entertainment)
- The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) presents a community Holiday Market to kick off this year’s annual Christmas Tree Forest “Christmas in the RGV” on Sunday, December 5. The annual exhibition ...
- Created on 30 November 2021
- 12. South Padre Island kicks off the summer season with fireworks displays
- (Entertainment)
- The City of South Padre Island is kicking off the summer season with beach and bayside fireworks displays running through Labor Day. South Padre Island, also known as “The Fireworks Capital of Texas,” ...
- Created on 29 June 2021
- 13. Wag-A-Thon Kicks off to Raise the Roof for PVAS
- (Around Town)
- Edinburg, TX – Hurricane Hanna ripped through Palm Valley Animal Society’s (PVAS) two centers, damaging roofs, fences, trees, and dog kennels. To raise funds for repairs, PVAS is kicking off a Wag-A-Thon. ...
- Created on 03 August 2020
- 14. Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties
- (Around Town)
- In just a few days, La Cancha Watch Party: McAllen Welcomes the World kicks off at Oval Park, transforming the convention center grounds into a high-energy, family-friendly festival space. Bring your lawn ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 15. 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
- 16. Truckload of donated food arrives in Rio Grande Valley
- (Uncategorised)
- ... 2026 at 10:00am is part of a national collaboration kicked off in November 2025, in which 250 truckloads of food will be donated to communities in all 50 states. Through America250’s America Gives initiative ...
- Created on 23 April 2026
- 17. Navy Week embarks on maiden voyage to RGV
- (Entertainment)
- ... Ceremonial Guard bayonet drill team from Washington, D.C. “We’re excited to bring Navy Week to the Rio Grande Valley for the very first time, and to kick-off the 2026 Navy Week schedule in the Lone Star ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 18. Texas Citrus Fiesta invites community to celebrate tradition
- (Around Town)
- The Texas Citrus Fiesta is excited to invite the public to join in a series of vibrant, family-friendly events celebrating one of Mission’s most cherished traditions this month. Kicking off the festivities ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 19. Largest indoor kite fest in US returns to South Padre Island
- (Entertainment)
- ... nights of amazing performances. Mark your calendars for February 6 and 7 to see these wonderful fliers. Each night will have its own unique theme. Friday night kicks off with “The Magic of Motown” ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 20. MPL launches Youth Winter Drive to help keep local kids warm
- (Around Town)
- The McAllen Public Library (MPL) is kicking off its Youth Winter Drive to help keep children and teens in our community warm this season. The effort calls for collecting winter essentials for local youth, ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
