- 21. Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties
- (Around Town)
- In just a few days, La Cancha Watch Party: McAllen Welcomes the World kicks off at Oval Park, transforming the convention center grounds into a high-energy, family-friendly festival space. Bring your lawn ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 22. Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates "Brownsville Appreciation Weekend
- (Around Town)
- BROWNSVILLE – From the modernization of essential water and wastewater infrastructure to the visionary investment in the Zoo’s Master Plan, the City of Brownsville has been an indispensable partner in ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 23. UVAL announces new Black and White themed exhibition
- (Around Town)
- The Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) is proud to present its newest exhibition, Black and White, a striking showcase that explores the timeless power of monochrome art. This upcoming exhibit invites artists ...
- Created on 28 April 2026
- 24. Truckload of donated food arrives in Rio Grande Valley
- (Uncategorised)
- ... and the Church’s JustServe platform, volunteers, local leaders, and community organizations are coming together to put service into action. A Group of JustServe volunteers will serve at Food Bank of ...
- Created on 23 April 2026
- 25. Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year Contest opens statewide
- (Around Town)
- SAN ANTONIO – Wildlife in Focus (WIF) is inviting Texans of all ages to step outside, look closer, and share what they see. The nonprofit organization announced the inaugural Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 26. Thank you so much for a wonderful season
- (Around Town)
- ... and we will surely miss you while you are gone. We know you are coming to the Valley for the community, the weather, the value and so much more. We also know you are coming because of the welcomeness ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 27. Tourist Day celebrates 50 years
- (Around Town)
- ... room, where Sparks thanked everyone for coming on a very nice spring day. Heading the U.S. delegation were Kip and Sharon Smith, selected as king and queen for the occasion after being nominated by the ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 28. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- By Barb Zanetti Photos by Dennis Zanetti Editor's Note: The first half of this story appeared in our March 25, 2026 print edition. If you have already read the first half, and want to jump to the second ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 29. On the Road
- (Column: On The Road)
- See Dick Run Good morning to all you wonderful Winter Texans who soon will be going back to your summer homes. We are going to miss you. Let me first of all thank you for setting such a good example ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 30. March 11, 2026 - 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 09 March 2026
- 31. Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- March 6 – McAllen Art Walk will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at 601 N. Main St. There will be vendors, exhibits, and live entertainment. The event is free. The event is held every first Friday of the month ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 32. VAMOS to host 30th annual golf tournament
- (Around Town)
- The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) recently announced that it will host its 30th Annual VAMOS Golf Tournament, on Saturday, March 7, at Champion Lakes Golf Course ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 33. March 4, 2026 - 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 02 March 2026
- 34. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... talking to the Winter Texans that visited the expo. Some shared how long they have been coming to the Valley. One gentleman shared that he had been in the same park, same home, for over 20 years. Another ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 35. Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas hosts 56th annual Powwow
- (Around Town)
- The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will welcome the public to celebrate Native culture, tradition, and community at the 56th Annual Ndé Dáá Homecoming Powwow on Saturday, March 7, at the Alton Recreation ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 36. February 25, 2026 - 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 23 February 2026
- 37. IMAS welcomes the Lunar New Year with a day of culture, crafts, and community
- (Entertainment)
- The community is invited to celebrate the Year of the Horse during the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The Lunar ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 38. IMAS presents a celebration of the piñata tradition
- (Around Town)
- A dynamic and bold exploration of the piñata tradition is coming to McAllen this February. The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) presents Piñatabstract, a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 39. Red Hatters gather for Festival of Tables
- (In The Parks)
- Twenty-five tables were decorated in different themes at the Main Hall at Fun N Sun last week as the Rio Grande Valley Red Hat Queen Council held their Festival of Tables. It was a day filled with seeing ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 40. Big Band group keeps memories alive
- (In The Parks)
- ... played for 10 years in a dance band, took 10 years off before coming to the RGV in 2009. During his time in the Valley, he was involved in big band, rock n’ roll and country music. He was in chemical sales ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
