- 21. Port Isabel has many stories to tell
- (Around Town)
- ... To get a great view of the Laguna Madre, climb to the top of the Point (Port) Isabel Lighthouse which was constructed in 1852 to guide ships through the Brazos Santiago Pass and into the Laguna Madre. ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 22. Reduce holiday waste and make recycling easy, convenient, and impactful
- (Around Town)
- ... few simple guidelines, residents can help reduce contamination, protect local resources, save landfill space, and support the creation of new products from recycled materials. Curbside and Drop-Off ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 23. Join Bentsen-RGV State Park for January programs
- (Around Town)
- ... are required for some programs. All programs meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters unless otherwise specified. The park will host their First Day Hike on News Year’s Day with a guided hike ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 24. Kick start 2026 with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park
- (Around Town)
- ... Examples of some First Day Hikes are listed below: From 8:30 to 11 a.m. join experienced guides for the first bird tour of the new year at Goose Island State Park and discover the birds that call the ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 25. New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Valley
- (Entertainment)
- Just about every park has something special for New Year’s Eve. Many have special entertainment lined up with dinner and other events throughout the night. Many of these parks sell out of tickets weeks ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 26. New Year’s Eve Birding at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- ... down in South Texas. Ducks, sparrows, owls, even rare birds from Mexico can be seen in the Valley during winter. From binocular basics to bird calls and behavior, you’ll leave this guided experience feeling ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 27. December 31, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... general admission. For more information, call (956) 681-3370. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Dr., in McAllen. January 1 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will hold a guided First Day Hike at 9 a.m. ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 28. December 23, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- December 27 – Take a peaceful guided walk through the gardens at the National Butterfly Center and discover the butterflies and wildlife active after the holidays. Refresh your spirit as you explore seasonal ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 29. Hidalgo Pumphouse transformed the Valley
- (Around Town)
- ... terms easy to understand. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bike rentals are available for $6 per day and are available at the Pumphouse front desk. There are guided museum ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 30. December 17, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Uncategorised)
- ... out their Facebook for links to their call for artists signups. December 27 – Take a peaceful guided walk through the gardens at the National Butterfly Center and discover the butterflies and wildlife ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 31. On the road again
- (Column: On The Road)
- Christmas is approaching fast. I will spend Christmas in Central Texas with my children. Right now, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my oldest daughter who will arrive from San Miguel Allende, ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 32. Valley park featured as ornament
- (Uncategorised)
- ... the Rio Grande Valley in it near natural state. Stop by the exhibit hall to enjoy the bilingual exhibits. The park store sells field guides, hats, gifts, snacks and more. You can also walk to the dock ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 33. Winter Solstice and more at Quinta Mazatlan
- (Entertainment)
- ... Beginner Birding Tours. The tour is included with park admission. Join a naturalist to learn birding essentials, from binocular demonstrations to basic bird identification on the guided trail walk. What ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 34. Harlingen preserves its past at museum
- (Around Town)
- ... 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. Guided tours are $2 for adults, and $1 for children. The museum is located at 2425 Boxwood ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 35. Magic awaits you at Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights
- (Entertainment)
- ... over five million lights for $11. The tour also has a narrated guide with holiday music. Train boarding is located in front of the Payne Arena. There are still tickets available for the special Christmas ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 36. Weslaco Museum is full of history, culture, and tradition
- (Around Town)
- ... used, and clothing from the early days of the city. Photos show the life that was lived, and the growth to what the city is today. Volunteers love to give guided tours and tell you about each exhibit ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 37. November 12, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... Under issues you will find the digital editions from this year, and the last two years. You will also find links to our Park Directory and the RGV Visitors Guide that give you information about all the ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 38. Operation Christmas begins November 17
- (Around Town)
- ... identify the drop off. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage. (samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/). If you can’t donate a shoebox or make it to a ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 39. Lights Out to protect migratory birds
- (Around Town)
- ... critical twice-yearly journeys. Othe guidelines are not to use landscape lighting to light up trees or gardens where birds might be resting. Also, close blinds at night to reduce the amount of light ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 40. Valley Birding Festival starts next week
- (Entertainment)
- ... used/number of guides allotted. Also look through the entire brochure that can be found online to see several pre and post event birding trips. There will also be a tradeshow and other events throughout ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
