- 21. 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
- 22. Kansas Day planned for January 27
- (In The Parks)
- The Kansas Day Celebration for the Rio Grande Valley will be held on Tuesday, January 27. The event will again be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, Weslaco. This is for all Kansans – former ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 23. January 7, 2026 - Reunions and Meetings
- (Reunions & Meetings)
- Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. We would love to see your photos as well and share with others what a great ...
- Created on 07 January 2026
- 24. 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
- 25. December 31, 2025 - Reunions and Meetings
- (Reunions & Meetings)
- Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. We hope that if you have such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word. If you would like to ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 26. University Draft House: Unique Venue and Tastes
- (Taste of the Valley)
- University Draft House is yet another one of those places that I’ve heard plenty about, from the food to the entertainment and events, but haven’t had the opportunity to try before. The restaurant itself ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 27. Are you ready for Christmas
- (Column: On The Road)
- Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat. Please do put a penny in an old man's hat. If not a penny, a half penny will do. If not a half penny, God bless you. By the time you read this it ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 28. December 3, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- I had the chance to volunteer at the Giving Machine in San Antonio this past week. It was only for a two-hour slot, and it was in the morning, while it was still slow, but I was so thankful to learn about ...
- Created on 04 December 2025
- 29. Give a piece of historic Texas this holiday season
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN, Texas—With holiday shopping in full swing, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) has launched its online store TexasHistoryGifts.com featuring unique offerings available for purchase online and ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 30. Harlingen Community Theatre presents Aladdin Jr.
- (Entertainment)
- ... in July they will present Seussical. Dates and showtimes can be found online, on their Facebook page, and in their ads in the Winter Texan Times. They do have season passes available for adults. Call ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 31. Palmview Municipal Library celebrates one year of big community impact
- (Around Town)
- By Warren Davis In the heart of Hidalgo County, the Palmview Municipal Library is showing what’s possible when vision meets dedication even with a small team and limited space. Opened just a year ago, ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 32. Valley Birding Festival starts next week
- (Entertainment)
- As Valley bird migration picks up, get ready for the Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The event is slated for November 5 through 9 at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr. ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 33. It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit
- (Around Town)
- Every fall, pumpkins steal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit. Joe Masabni, ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 34. McAllen Chamber launches March Foodie Tour
- (Around Town)
- The McAllen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of McAllen and Visit McAllen, launched the McAllen Foodie Tour—a month-long celebration of the city’s vibrant culinary scene. The tour kicked ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 35. Golfers can’t go wrong with courses in the Upper Valley
- (Calendars)
- Golfers really can’t go wrong when deciding on which course to play in the Upper Valley. Dotted with nine courses from Mission to North Edinburg, the Upper Valley is as close to a “Who’s Who” directory ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 36. Chimney Park residents’ quick actions save jammer
- (In The Parks)
- By Carina A. Brunson Chimney Park RV Resort had all their ducks in a row earlier this month when a jammer had a near death experience during the parks Rock n’ Roll jam. Thanks to the fast-acting attendees, ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 37. VP Tech Center makes impact on residents, community
- (In The Parks)
- One of the many activities at Victoria Palms RV Resort is the Tech Center. The Victoria Palms Tech Center has been making quite the impact on its residents and the community lately. The Tech Center is ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 38. February 26, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- Now through March 9 – Charro Days will be celebrated in Brownsville. Parades will be held on February 28 and March 1. Most events occur on Elizabeth St. through historic downtown Brownsville. For full ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 39. Walk to Freedom event March 3-9
- (Around Town)
- Representatives from the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center in Cambridge, MD. will participate in the Rio Grande Valley’s first “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” event from March 3 to March ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 40. February 26, 2025 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park ...
- Created on 25 February 2025
