- 21. Entertainers shine at showcases
- (Entertainment)
- ... lent his voice to some country favorites as did Curt James. Rierson, as usual, can not leave the stage without sharing some cowboy comedy. Monroe Sun performed songs during the Sun Records era like Great ...
- Created on 26 January 2021
- 22. TX Book Chat series continues
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN – The Texas Center for the Book is continuing its the #TXBookChat series with a third lineup of virtual literary events for spring 2021. This online program from the Texas State Library and Archives ...
- Created on 26 January 2021
- 23. McAllen’s historic growth continues today
- (Around Town)
- McAllen has a long history even before it was officially incorporated on February 20, 1911. Some records have the development of the city going as far back as 1767 when some land grants were granted to ...
- Created on 12 January 2021
- 24. Edinburg: Historical reminders of the past
- (News)
- Edinburg, like many other Valley towns, was something quite small in the early 1900s, until Edinburg, then known as Chapin after the city’s founder, was selected as the new county seat in 1908. Official ...
- Created on 05 January 2021
- 25. Snowbird Extravaganza next week
- (Entertainment)
- ... and Switzerland. He has 16 albums, 22 singles, four gold records, two Juno awards, and more under his belt. Myles Goodwyn is a singer, guitarist, writer producer and leader of the band. His passion and ...
- Created on 30 January 2020
- 26. Bob Hupp is ready to entertain you
- (Entertainment)
- ... was inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame. “I’m just an old rock and roller,” he said. “Back in my younger days we made records that got on the charts, even the top five. Rock and roll seems to be trending ...
- Created on 16 January 2020
- 27. Thank you for your giving
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... Sixteen years ago, this park decided to keep records. To date they have collected and contributed 16,800 coats. A bumper year for them was in 2011, when their records show a total of 1,462 coats were donated. ...
- Created on 31 December 2019
- 28. Harlem Globetrotters bring “Pushing the Limits” tour to Edinburg
- (Entertainment)
- ... New to this year’s tour, and never been done before, include: • Holders of 21 current world records, the Globetrotters will attempt a new world record live at each game on tour this year, hoping to ...
- Created on 27 December 2019
- 29. STHA holds symposium
- (Around Town)
- ... displays and a STHA silent auction will be conducted. The symposium is one of two held annually as part of the STHA’s 65-year effort to collect, preserve and disseminate historical records and data related ...
- Created on 30 October 2019
- 30. The best butterflying in America is in the Valley
- (Around Town)
- ... and more. Whether you are an accomplished naturalist or a beginner enthusiast, the Texas Butterfly Festival is the place to be. Here, many eyes make for exciting discoveries, including U.S. records, ...
- Created on 23 October 2019
- 31. 2019 SandCastle Days was biggest ever
- (Around Town)
- ... and Canada. According to Lucinda Wierenga, one of the organizers of the event, this year’s event appeared to set new records. “The weather and tide cooperated, and the police had to direct traffic ...
- Created on 15 October 2019
- 32. Rusty Rierson
- (Wintertainers™)
- Genres: Country Specialty: Country, Gospel, Christmas Rusty Rierson is a native of Leon, KS. He has been entertaining audiences for 23 years although this is his first full season in the RGV. Growing ...
- Created on 14 December 2018
- 33. Bob “Tunda” Hupp
- (Wintertainers™)
- ... Sam Phillips Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee and on the Buddah Records label, Hupp's recordings have ranked in the National Top 100 Charts, and have also ranked in the Top 10 on many regional charts. Bob ...
- Created on 30 December 2014
- 34. Records broken at this year’s Valley Star Awards
- (Valley Star Awards)
- The Mission Bell Resort ball room was packed on Wednesday, February 21 with the anticipation of who won what for the Valley Star Awards. There were almost 570 Winter Texans and Wintertainers™ present during ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
