- 21. 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
- 22. Brownsville Holiday Village opening November 24
- (Entertainment)
- ... Village in Brownsville. The Holiday Village officially opens on November 24. Each year one or two new ones might be added, so you never know what you might see. Currently there are over 30 fully decorated ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 23. Festival of Tables to be held February 4
- (In The Parks)
- The Rio Grande Valley Red Hat Queens Council presents the Festival of Tables on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The event gives Red Hatters, and other ladies, the opportunity to gather and have fun – and ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 24. Parks celebrate their Veterans
- (In The Parks)
- This past week many parks celebrated the Veterans in their parks. Tropic Winds and Sunshine RV were just two of the many parks that held events to honor Veterans for their service and sacrifice. The ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 25. Give with joy, volunteer to ring a bell
- (Around Town)
- The Salvation Army invites the community to Give with Joy this Christmas season as its iconic Red Kettle Campaign returns to McAllen. More than just a holiday tradition, the red kettle is a symbol of hope, ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 26. McAllen Community Concerts starts season next week
- (Entertainment)
- McAllen Community Concert Association is featuring six great concerts this season. The first concert will be held on Thursday, November 20 with C Street Brass. C Street Brass is a brass quartet passionately ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 27. On the road again – safe travels to you all
- (Column: On The Road)
- Good day to all. I am on the road again. Well maybe better said - I am in the air again. For today I will combine flying to Houston and driving to Central Texas. I certainly will arrive in Central Texas ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 28. Teddy Bears bring comfort to the sick, needy, and distraught
- (In The Parks)
- Bonham’s Bears gave away 400 teddy bears to organizations that help children. Based at Green Bay South, the group gives bears to Valley organizations every year. Each year, they share their stories to ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 29. Get more for your dollar in the Valley
- (News)
- ... on homes, many fully furnished. While the low cost of living is just one of the reasons Winter Texans love the Valley, it surely is an important one, as it allows retirees to stretch their retirement ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 30. 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
- 31. Let’s go on a tour
- (Column: On The Road)
- The Go...With Jo Tours are beginning to pick up. So, get your friends together and lets go traveling...for a day, for three days, for a week or more. Whatever your heart desires, let's make it happen. ...
- Created on 26 February 2025
- 32. Transformation makes lower Valley golf courses winners
- (Around Town)
- Filling a golf course from every tee to green with golfers is almost always the goal on the golf management side. How the courses meet that goal varies, especially when it comes to attracting Winter ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 33. Rare bird spotted at Quinta Mazatlan
- (Around Town)
- The stunning, Crimson-collared Grosbeak has been spotted at McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, bringing in birders from all over the United States. This rare beauty is a must-see for birders ...
- Created on 13 February 2025
- 34. Fun N Sun hosts GospelFest
- (Entertainment)
- ... charter schools. Many children aren’t going or do not participate fully in school simply because they don’t have shoes to wear. Often, if they do, the shoes are very worn and barely hanging together. ...
- Created on 06 February 2025
- 35. Professional artists and local musicians come together for special performance
- (Entertainment)
- The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA) is thrilled to present "Presence & Light!" an exhilarating new musical event showcasing the brilliance of international guest artists, esteemed music ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
- 36. Emergency Medical First Responders are vital to RV park residents
- (In The Parks)
- ... replacement pads and batteries for the AED, repairs to the golf car they use to respond to calls, and to keep their responder bag fully stocked with all the required basic essentials. They carry gauze, ...
- Created on 29 January 2025
- 37. The blessings of history and travel
- (Column: On The Road)
- We are truly blessed. A few weeks ago, a customer came into my office with a different request. Where would I suggest that he relocate as he did not like the way our country was heading. What would you ...
- Created on 14 January 2025
- 38. Mabel’s Clinic is providing services again
- (In The Parks)
- ... both Mabel’s Clinic and Mabel’s Building Mission were fully established and helping residents in the community. Today, Mabel’s Building Mission is headed by residents at Canyon Lake RV Resort, and Mabel’s ...
- Created on 14 January 2025
- 39. December 18, 2024 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- I can’t believe Christmas is next week. We just did and finished our Christmas shopping. I hope you are caught up with everything you need to do before Christmas Day. We have hopefully bought all the groceries ...
- Created on 18 December 2024
- 40. Holiday Village returns for 15th season
- (Around Town)
- The cottages of Holiday Village Brownsville are back at Dean Porter Park and are being prepared for the 15th annual yuletide event. With several new and updated displays, this year there will be over 30 ...
- Created on 20 November 2024
