- 1. Shoeboxes that bring smiles
- (Around Town)
- ... involved with bringing those smiles to kids faces all over the world. This year, Elizabeth Dukquits is serving as an area coordinator. On her team is “Big” Lew Corya who serves as the church relations ...
- Created on 12 November 2019
- 2. 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
- 3. Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year Contest opens statewide
- (Around Town)
- ... aims to highlight both artistic excellence and ethical wildlife photography. “Our mission has always been to use photography as a bridge to conservation,” said Miles Phillips, Photo Contest Director ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 4. Tourist Day celebrates 50 years
- (Around Town)
- ... each year at Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Park in Donna. While here they like to dance, ride a motorcycle trike and participate in lots of park activities. Up north they live on a lake some 85 miles outside ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 5. Mission Lions Club celebrates 100 years of service
- (Around Town)
- The Mission Lions Club proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating 100 years of service to the Mission community and the Rio Grande Valley. This special milestone will be marked with a Community ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 6. Bonham’s Bears continues to make children happier
- (In The Parks)
- ... a lot to see the kids’ smiles at getting coloring books and teddy bears. Harlingen Fire Department Harlingen Firefighters said children are scared during incidents they respond to. It’s usually the ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 7. VAMOS to host 30th annual golf tournament
- (Around Town)
- ... in McAllen, Texas. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser and one of the most anticipated charitable sporting events in the Rio Grande Valley. This year’s tournament marks a significant milestone ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 8. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- ... 27, the three-day (24 miles total) walk will start in the City of Alamo, and end in the City of Reynosa, Mexico on March 1. Representatives from the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center in Cambridge, ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 9. STHS invites community to celebrate 30 years
- (Around Town)
- ... of the Valley, STHS Heart will host a special community celebration on Thursday, February 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the main parking lot of the facility. The milestone event will look back on ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 10. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... Wildlife Refuge, and cities like Harlingen and San Benito. It includes 230 miles of multiuse trails, 120 miles of bicycle routes, and 78 miles of paddling trails. So, there is a little bit of something ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 11. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... the abundance of stories. Marianne Pilkington shared that they put 9,000 miles on their vehicle while in the Valley each year – all with the help of the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar and stories that ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 12. Men and Women of A-Chord performing near you
- (In The Parks)
- ... Mission, $7. They are planning to add more shows to their season. So, keep a look out at our Parks Calendar to see where they will be. If you want to get in touch with them, you can call Lynn Miles at ...
- Created on 06 January 2026
- 13. Give with Joy to The Salvation Army
- (Around Town)
- ... donating a vehicle, or giving airline miles. “The Salvation Army is so grateful for the community’s ongoing support, especially during the Christmas season. Thank you for donating to the red kettle campaign, ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 14. Kick start 2026 with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park
- (Around Town)
- ... miles. The number of events, participants and miles are all new records for the fourth straight year. Texas also outpaced the nation with the most sites, events and participants. “One of the many reasons ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 15. December 3, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... the two younger kids up so they could make their selections on the keypad. Then we had the chance to take pictures of the family, holding cards that represented what they donated, with smiles on their ...
- Created on 04 December 2025
- 16. Magic awaits you at Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights
- (Entertainment)
- ... Drive. You can buy the Dash Pass to skip the line. The Santa Express Train Tour is a favorite among visitors. Visitors will have a chance to tour the two miles of over 500 illuminated displays and ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 17. Weslaco Museum is full of history, culture, and tradition
- (Around Town)
- ... outer areas of Weslaco – and much of the rest of the Valley – and see crops for miles. The city was founded in 1919, and the name was derived from the W.E. Stewart Land Company who bought 30,000 acres ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 18. VSO celebrates Maestro Peter Dabrowski’s 25th season
- (Entertainment)
- The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) proudly announces the official start of the 2025-26 Masterworks Season, a milestone year marking esteemed Music Director and Conductor Maestro Peter Dabrowski’s 25th ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 19. UVAL celebrates 90 years of enriching the community through art
- (Around Town)
- ... the group has been a cornerstone of the regional arts scene, celebrating the creative achievements of its members and inspiring generations of artists. To commemorate this significant milestone, UVAL ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 20. VSO begins Masterworks season
- (Entertainment)
- The Valley Symphony (VSO) 2025-2026 Masterworks season opens with a milestone celebration and an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance with Music of the Greats. Join the VSO on Friday, November ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
