- 1. Teddy Bears bring comfort to the sick, needy, and distraught
- (In The Parks)
- ... books and adult books), and they get teddy bears, too. Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas. Miriam Gelman said their philosophy is that a sick child is a sick family. The first Ronald McDonald ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 2. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
- (Uncategorised)
- ... about helping turtles cross the road. Remember, wild animals do not make good pets and removing them from their habitat can harm their survival and health If a wild animal appears sick, injured or orphaned, ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 3. On the Road with Jo Liston
- (Uncategorised)
- Tours and the history you learn The holidays are over and it is time to look forward. Where shall we plan to go in 2026 or what shall we plan to do? I already have one very special tour in the plans ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 4. Sea Turtle Inc. Foundation presents the fundraising gala
- (Around Town)
- ... of sick or injured sea turtles while also maintaining a strong focus on public awareness, receiving a quarter of a million visitors each year. With its impactful blend of hands-on conservation and education, ...
- Created on 06 January 2026
- 5. Let’s go on a tour
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... do get sick or there is an emergency and you can't go, we will refund your money. Just watch deadlines which are always listed in the trip description and read due dates carefully. The world has changed ...
- Created on 26 February 2025
- 6. January 1, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Uncategorised)
- We had a low-key Christmas, and it was really nice to just relax and take our time with things. We have all been a little sick around here, so as soon as my two visiting children got here, I put one of ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 7. Annual Texas Master Naturalist training opens registration
- (Around Town)
- Texas Master Naturalist program training registration for the 2025 new class session is open through January 3, 2025. Weekly classes are scheduled January 15 through mid-April 2025. Registration is open ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
- 8. December 20, 2023 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... It’s very odd for us unless we were sick or something, to not have people over. We just decided to take it easy this year and get some much-needed rest if we can. We have been out and about to a few ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 9. Benefit Comedy show at Pharr Community Theater, July 29.
- (Around Town)
- ... on silly adventures documented by his mom and dad through photographs they capture on their phones. He began to feel sick and was admitted to Regional Children’s Hospital. After extensive testing, ...
- Created on 18 July 2023
- 10. Seven tips to stay safe during the summer heat
- (Around Town)
- ... each other on the trail. With high temperatures hitting Texas, heat-related illnesses are common and having a friend around to help recognize the early symptoms can save you from getting sick. Plan Ahead- ...
- Created on 28 June 2023
- 11. Stop and smell the roses on your way
- (Column: On The Road)
- I know many of our Winter Texans have already started home. Those who have not already left are probably thinking of packing up and closing down their winter homes. We are going to miss you and look forward ...
- Created on 28 March 2023
- 12. Texas State Parks share six tips for staying safe on the trails
- (Around Town)
- ... to help recognize the early symptoms can save you from getting sick. Plan Ahead- Study the map and have it with you, avoid relying on your phone for maps since service may be unavailable in back-country ...
- Created on 19 July 2022
- 13. Veterans honored at Alamo Rose
- (In The Parks)
- It was a beautiful day last week when several Veteran residents at Alamo Rose were honored with patriotic themed quilts made by the park’s quilters. Two years ago, the summer quilters wanted to do something ...
- Created on 01 March 2022
- 14. Oak trees still recovering from winter storms
- (Around Town)
- ... piling up this year, it’s likely that many of the trees that were late to leaf out will continue to appear splotchy, sickly or partially bare. In Riley’s experience, that is not unusual in itself, and ...
- Created on 11 May 2021
- 15. February 3, 2021 - On the Road
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... temperatures, it is a good idea to check the altitude especially if you are prone to altitude sickness or have a heart condition. Certainly, in the Rio Grande Valley we really don't need to worry about ...
- Created on 02 February 2021
- 16. Texas A&M Forest Service launches TreeMD application
- (Around Town)
- ... start in diagnosing the cause of their sick tree.” For users who need assistance in identifying their trees, there is an app for that too. Texas A&M Forest Service’s My Tree ID application helps identify ...
- Created on 29 December 2020
- 17. Manage Mosquitoes for a Safer and More Enjoyable Summer
- (Around Town)
- by Melinda Myers Don’t let the buzz of mosquitoes keep you indoors. Most mosquitoes are a nuisance, causing rashes and itching but some species can transmit diseases that can make you sick. Understanding ...
- Created on 29 May 2020
- 18. Mission Animal Shelter waives adoption fees
- (Around Town)
- ... continue to respond to emergency calls for service including dog bites, sick or injured animals, and removal of dead animals. The shelter is also not accepting any new volunteers at this time. For more ...
- Created on 25 March 2020
- 19. PVAS needs foster families
- (Around Town)
- ... in hopes that if some staff get sick from COVID-19, the entire staff will not be affected, and they can still maintain caring for the animals in their shelters. Adoptions are being done by appointment, ...
- Created on 25 March 2020
- 20. Annual Open Invitational Pool Tournament Winners
- (In The Parks)
- The Open Invitational Pool Tournament for the Rio Grande Valley was recently held. It was hosted by Bentsen Grove Resort and was organized by Claude Lemay. This is the second year for the tournament. Pictured, ...
- Created on 11 March 2020
