- 1. Tourist Day celebrates 50 years
- (Around Town)
- ... sashes noting their honorary positions. Trevino received a plaque and framed certificate for being Mr. Tourist. Hundreds more Winter Texans roamed the main street for a half-dozen blocks where merchants ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 2. Wintertainers Shine at Valley Star Awards
- (Entertainment)
- ... award and act. And now for the winners. Duet Musical Group again went to the duo Buck Hollow Band who were once again surprised and thankful. Curt James received the Individual or Small Band Award. ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 3. 15th Annual Valley Star Awards is February 11 (2)
- (Valley Star Awards)
- ... from the paper. No photocopies of the ballot are permitted. Ballots must be received by Friday, February 6, 2026, at 5 p.m., to be counted. When filling out your ballot, be sure to write in your choice ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 4. 9th Annual Children’s Haven Benefit Concert to be held
- (Entertainment)
- ... will be received during the concert, with 100% of the proceeds given to Children’s Haven. For several years Ambassadors of Grace have been a part of this fundraising event for Children’s Haven. Other ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 5. Your everything band Vinyl Spin will take the stage at VSA
- (Valley Star Awards)
- ... award last year, but they are nominees again this year, and Annie is a nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year. They have received some other accolades such as Rock and Roll Band of the Year in the RGV ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 6. 15th Annual Valley Star Awards is February 11
- (Entertainment)
- ... from the paper. No photocopies of the ballot are permitted. Ballots must be received by Friday, February 6, 2026, at 5 p.m., to be counted. When filling out your ballot, be sure to write in your choice ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 7. Kansas Day planned for January 27
- (In The Parks)
- ... or current residents. Check-in will be at 1 p.m., with the buffet to start soon after. The 2025 event was at this location, and many positive comments were received regarding the central location, ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 8. Give with Joy to The Salvation Army
- (Around Town)
- ... assistance and hope, not just during the holidays, but all year long. “We encourage everyone to pause and reflect on the blessings you’ve received and consider sharing those blessings with others,” ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 9. IMAS celebrates local talent
- (Around Town)
- ... for Arterial Harmony, and Adam Boggs for Magic Myron. Flanagan, co-director of Castro Gallery and Project Manager with the River Pierce Foundation, has received international recognition for his films, ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 10. Christmas tidings are coming
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... store late on December 24th. Off we would go to run the errand only to come home and find that Santa Claus had come while we were gone. On one very special Christmas, we received a whole group of chairs ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 11. STC Mid-Valley Campus launches gift card drive
- (Around Town)
- ... a Business Administration major, the impact is immediate and personal. Martinez received a gift card and says it has helped ease the burden during a challenging time. “It helps relieve financial strain,” ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 12. Port Isabel announces tree lighting, holiday parade
- (Entertainment)
- ... will head east on Queen Isabella Blvd. (Hwy. 100) and end at the Port Isabel Events & Cultural Center (309 E. Railroad Ave.). Parade applications must be in by Friday, December 5. Any application received ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 13. STHS Heart named among top three hospitals in Texas
- (Around Town)
- ... intervention demonstrates our dedication to maximizing our patients’ health, wellbeing and overall quality of life.” Additionally, STHS Heart received the Healthgrades 2026 Coronary Intervention Excellence ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 14. Operation Christmas begins November 17
- (Around Town)
- ... with fun toys, personal care items, and school supplies bring joy and hope to boys and girls who may have never received a gift of their own. These shoeboxes can be dropped off soon during National Collection ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 15. Seven Oaks Resort residents give back
- (In The Parks)
- ... the end of the year many have donated dozens of blankets, books, meals, hats, and more to those in their parks and to the communities around them. At the end of the 2025 season, I received an email ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 16. McAllen Public Library presents Annual South Texas Book Festival
- (Around Town)
- ... received over 30 awards in 2024, including the Best in Texas Award from the Texas Festival & Events Association and the prestigious Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festival & Events Association. ...
- Created on 23 October 2025
- 17. On the road again – safe travels to you all
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... that appear dead, the green grass of the meadows was a great uplifting sight. Central Texas has received a lot more rain than we have received in South Texas. The cattle looked quite fat and healthy. There ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 18. Tourists enjoy the refreshments and entertainment in Progreso
- (Entertainment)
- ... introductions of all the officials from both sides of the border and where the queen was given a crown and a sash. The king exchanged his hat for a large sombrero and also received a sash noting his position ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 19. Teddy Bears bring comfort to the sick, needy, and distraught
- (In The Parks)
- ... and 20. She wanted to pay back for the help she received and is now a social worker. La Feria Fire Dept. Joe Garcia said besides firefighting, we give first aid classes and teach hurricane preparedness. ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 20. Alamo RV parks celebrate Texas Independence Day
- (In The Parks)
- ... to “Remember the Alamo” in San Antonio, where 189 defenders died 189 years ago. The two RV parks dominated the parade entries and received lots of applause from the spectators mainly lining Business ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
