- 21. October 29, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... hear from around town you can take my word that it’s not malarky when we say that folks here in the RGV really do love seeing you back. We are ready to see what kind of shenanigans we might get up in with ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 22. On the road again – safe travels to you all
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... I always watch for wildlife such as the native Rio Grande Turkey and the javelinas as well as the white tail deer. I really enjoy watching the countryside change...especially the vegetation. As I travel ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 23. Thank you for coming, safe travels, see you next season
- (In The Parks)
- ... year. Speaking of that warmness, you do so much for the communities you live in – whether it is for your park, a special person in your park, or an organization in your city – you really do a lot while ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 24. STC Cosmetology students provide complimentary services
- (Around Town)
- ... service. She calls this a win-win. “It's really important for students to develop the soft skills that they need for the industry, which includes learning how to communicate with clients and customer ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 25. Winter Texans visit the Valley to stay active
- (News)
- ... inside during snowstorms, and wouldn’t have much to do but a few indoor activities when it is too cold outside. The only activity they would really get is shoveling snow, and that is something they don’t ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 26. Winter Texans feel safe in the Rio Grande Valley
- (News)
- ... happening anywhere close to them. She did mention she would almost be excited for some action to take place, but she is happy that it’s really quiet and the residents feel safe living there. Several ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 27. Go west for a change
- (Around Town)
- ... we originally found only by accident, and which is where we are really going. There’s not much signage to tell you what is inside but this is the home of Blasfemus and makes the trip worthwhile. Blasfemus ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 28. Take in the sights of the Valley
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... museum that tells of the Orphan Trains that once operated across the United States. Two of my favorite things will not be listed. If you want to really appreciate the vegetable farmers, why not drive the ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 29. 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
- 30. February 26 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... for a few months – you become a part of the community and find out ways you can help and really immerse yourselves in the Valley. I found stories about food drives, benefit concerts, quilts for colonias ...
- Created on 26 February 2025
- 31. New exhibit celebrates 50 years of festival and show winners
- (Around Town)
- ... with us,” says Museum Curator Vicki Mangum. “And because a number of them were hung high in the air, this will provide an opportunity to see these beauties really up close in the Museum.” International ...
- Created on 13 February 2025
- 32. February 12 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- Hello everyone! It’s been a little busy here at the office. We were gearing up for the big event that is today, and the season is really in full swing now – getting ready to taper off in a few weeks though. ...
- Created on 12 February 2025
- 33. Things you learn when you travel
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... time. I had really decided to take up tennis because at a convention dinner table while in Quebec a very aggressive French man was bragging about how many laps he swam in his pool every day and how many ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
- 34. Duo brings passion for country music to VSA stage
- (Entertainment)
- ... in 2015. Since she already knew Blaine was an accomplished guitar player, she asked him to teach her. And hence, the love for playing guitar and singing really took off. In the past 18 months, Kiley ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 35. Ron Hoover Open House was a packed event
- (Around Town)
- Although it was still pretty cool on Thursday, January 16, it turned out to be a really nice afternoon and an even nicer day on Friday, January 17. Winter Texans and others took advantage of that nice ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 36. January 1, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Uncategorised)
- We had a low-key Christmas, and it was really nice to just relax and take our time with things. We have all been a little sick around here, so as soon as my two visiting children got here, I put one of ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 37. Sewing stockings for heroes and their families
- (In The Parks)
- ... arrive in the Valley. The people of the park really support the project, Luthi said. No scrap piece goes unused, though. She said the scraps are put into clean pillowcases they get at Ropa Usada. They ...
- Created on 27 December 2024
- 38. December 26, 2024 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... in the past – like collards, black-eyed peas and grapes. Last year we had a sausage and cabbage meal with cornbread that was really good. What is your New Year’s Eve tradition? You can share some of ...
- Created on 27 December 2024
- 39. Mid-Valley courses, where beauty meets challenging
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... and a glowing gem for golfers of all levels and experience since its recent renovations and upgrades. The municipal course doesn’t, however, just rest on its laurels. It’s now resting (not really) on all ...
- Created on 28 November 2024
- 40. The joy of giving during the holiday season
- (Around Town)
- The joy of giving can be found during any time you choose to give. But, during the holiday season, make that joy even brighter. It is a time when we get to really see the fruits of our labor. Whether we ...
- Created on 28 November 2024
