- 1. Mexico, Butterflies, and King Ranch
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... and made a terrible mess. I am not sure how many of the butterflies die in that manner, but others die from pesticides and from people stepping on them as they hike the trails in Mexico. Those small ...
- Created on 31 January 2024
- 2. Bullock Museum celebrates traditional dresses of Mexico with new exhibit
- (Around Town)
- Hilos de Tradición: Dresses of Mexico, an exhibition created in collaboration with the Brownsville Historical Association, opens at the Bullock Texas State History Museum this Saturday, October 1. The ...
- Created on 27 September 2022
- 3. Quinta Mazatlan: The Life of Bones in Mexico
- (Entertainment)
- ... for a Dia de Los Muertos inspired presentation on “The Life of Bones in Mexico” on the Thursday Night Live series at Quinta Mazatlán. Servando Z. Hinojosa’s research centers on the cultures and ...
- Created on 26 October 2021
- 4. Monarchs, runners, fly to Mexico
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... the Mexican border the next morning to follow the path of the Monarch as they fly from Ontario, Canada to their winter home deep in Mexico. The migration route used by these colorful creatures covers 2,671 ...
- Created on 29 October 2019
- 5. Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties
- (Around Town)
- ... and fans together in McAllen for a shared celebration of soccer, culture, and community pride during the World Cup. Featured Watch Party Matches Mexico National Team Matches • Thursday, June 11, 2026 ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 6. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
- (Uncategorised)
- ... currently in Texas, New World Screwworm (NWS) has recently been detected about 60 miles from the Texas-Mexico border. Newborn mammals are very susceptible to infestations by NWS. If you see maggots on ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 7. Tourist Day celebrates 50 years
- (Around Town)
- ... Progreso in Mexico and around on the U.S. side to docks and a customs checkpoint. Prior to the walk officials from Progreso, Weslaco, Nuevo Progreso and Rio Bravo met in the Bridge Authority’s conference ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 8. Alamo Palms Chargers have busy season
- (In The Parks)
- ... Cup. During this event they had over 80 registered drivers with well over 125 entries for different classes being raced. They had racers from as far away as Dallas and as far south as Monterrey, Mexico. During ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 9. Postcards from the Border takes the stage
- (Entertainment)
- Acclaimed Rio Grande Valley novelist Oscar Cásares set out to share the story of growing up on the Texas–Mexico border with his 10-year-old daughter, Elena. To do so, Cásares and photographer Joel Salcido ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 10. Alamo area Winter Texans have fun in Alamo parade
- (Around Town)
- ... ice cream in being “Alamoed” during the annual event that marks Texas gaining freedom from Mexico in 1836. The efforts did not go unnoticed by the judges who awarded the champion overall trophy and the ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 11. Specialty birds presentation at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Uncategorised)
- The Rio Grande Valley is home to a wide variety of wildlife. This is in part due to its unique habitats and proximity to the coast and Mexico. With a little over 500 different species of birds that can ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 12. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- ... in honor of enslaved African descendants fleeing south in pursuit of safe havens in the Rio Grande Valley and in the border cities of Mexico. The walk also focused attention on those who opened their hearts ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 13. IMAS presents a celebration of the piñata tradition
- (Around Town)
- ... Rawmirez is a multidisciplinary artist from Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, currently practicing in Esto’k Gna land (the Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border). Drawing inspiration from local landscapes ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 14. 9th Annual Children’s Haven Benefit Concert to be held
- (Entertainment)
- You’re invited to the 9th annual concert to benefit Children’s Haven Christian Home and School, which is in Reynosa, Mexico. Join the Ambassadors of Grace Southern Gospel duet and their special guests, ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 15. The Year of Bling rock show to be held
- (In The Parks)
- ... including an exhibit from Nick Morales who is a geologist of South Texas and Northern Mexico specializing in mineralogy and local geology. Be sure to participate in the fantastic silent auction. You ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 16. On the Road with Jo Liston
- (Uncategorised)
- ... early settlers to come to this promised land. Many from Mexico came by foot or ox cart over sandy, unpaved roads. Those from Europe and England came by boat with many seasick and ill from the long journey ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 17. Explore the Olmecs at IMAS at annual celebration
- (Around Town)
- ... the day, visitors can also enjoy hands-on activities including jaguar mask-making, ceramics, and community art-making experiences. “The Olmec civilization existed roughly 3,000 years ago in modern-Mexico ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 18. Port Isabel has many stories to tell
- (Around Town)
- ... learn about a Spanish treasure fleet that left Mexico en route to Spain and was demolished by a violent hurricane in 1554. Some boats were wrecked on Padre Island and a few survivors walked through the ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 19. New Year’s Eve Birding at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- ... down in South Texas. Ducks, sparrows, owls, even rare birds from Mexico can be seen in the Valley during winter. From binocular basics to bird calls and behavior, you’ll leave this guided experience feeling ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 20. On the road again
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... Mexico on December 17th. She is more in touch with my other two children - especially age-wise - and will help me with the decisions as to what would be the best choice for their special Christmas presents. ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
