- 21. Kite Fest brings the fun indoors Feb. 3 & 4
- (Entertainment)
- South Padre Island Indoor Kite Performances are back. That means it's time to head to South Padre Island and watch kite fliers from all across the country as they 'tie one on' for two fun-filled nights ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 22. Duo brings passion for country music to VSA stage
- (Entertainment)
- As we are gearing up for this year’s Valley Star Awards, we will be introducing you to our entertainers for the show. Kiley & Company have been performing a numbers of years, including jams like Maude’s ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 23. The Lady and The Outlaw bring their talents to the VSA
- (Entertainment)
- Another duo gracing the Valley Star Awards stage this year is The Lady and The Outlaw. Regan James and Nan Taylor enjoy performing as The Lady and The Outlaw bringing country, rock and blues from the 1950s ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 24. Santa Maria Bullring holds grand opening
- (Entertainment)
- ... in Spain. He fights with all the defensive training he has received. He continues his style of taking chances with the bulls. Dancing with them in the ring, looking at them straight in the eye before ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 25. Festival of Lights brings Under the Sea to you
- (Entertainment)
- The Hidalgo Festival of Lights has become a regular Christmas season must see. With millions of Christmas lights, trolley tours, dinner, carnival rides and entertainment, there is plenty to do and see ...
- Created on 18 December 2024
- 26. 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
- 27. Festival of Tables brings Red Hatters together for fun
- (In The Parks)
- By Carina A. Brunson The banquet hall at Victoria Palms was full of color last week during this year’s Festival of Tables event. Of course, the most prominent of colors were the festive red hats and ...
- Created on 14 February 2024
- 28. Making a difference by sharing your talents
- (Column: On The Road)
- You know, we are never too old to learn. And I just learned something wonderful. It’s all about love. What is love? All of my adult life, I have always volunteered – as an Outreach person for my church ...
- Created on 14 February 2024
- 29. Honoring an Era at WinterFest and Expo
- (Entertainment)
- Leslie Blasing Productions present “Honoring an Era at the WinterFest and Expo to be held Monday, February 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, February 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the ...
- Created on 08 February 2024
- 30. Volunteering, travel, warmer days ahead
- (Column: On The Road)
- I read each publication of the Winter Texan Times from cover to cover and vicariously join all the parks in their activities. And do you ever stay active. Not only do you have so many fun things, but you ...
- Created on 25 January 2024
- 31. Memories, volunteering, and tours
- (Column: On The Road)
- Hello, it is now past mid-January and my mind keeps going back to Christmas. Maybe it is because I am reminded daily of the wonderful time I had with family and friends. One half of my dining room table ...
- Created on 16 January 2024
- 32. Sharing our love during the holiday season
- (In The Parks)
- By Ruth Filz Palm Gardens RV Park “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving” Mother Teresa. These words seem the way residents of Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen live their ...
- Created on 27 December 2023
- 33. Sharing your talents this holiday season
- (Column: On The Road)
- Thanksgiving! It’s a time for caring. It’s a time for sharing. As we turn our thoughts to the Thanksgiving celebration, let us remember how much we have to be thankful for. How grateful we all should ...
- Created on 22 November 2023
- 34. 50 Years: It’s about bringing music to others
- (Entertainment)
- The McAllen Wind Ensemble is celebrating 50 years of bringing music to Valley communities. Roger Olivarez, who has been conducting the ensemble for 10 years, says this is a testament to the community’s ...
- Created on 06 November 2023
- 35. Seven tips to stay safe during the summer heat
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN— The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported ...
- Created on 28 June 2023
- 36. Texas Cook'Em High Steaks in Edinburg 2023 to bring country star Aaron Watson to RG
- (Entertainment)
- Texas Cook'Em High Steaks is back and better than ever! The annual event will be held on June 30, through July 1, at Ebony Hills Golf Course. This year's event promises to be the biggest and best yet, ...
- Created on 23 May 2023
- 37. Sharing experiences of women impacted by Bracero program
- (Around Town)
- The Museum of South Texas History welcomes scholar Mayra Avila to the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Finally, Our Stories: How the Bracero Program Impacted Mexican Women,” at 2 p.m. May 7. The ...
- Created on 02 May 2023
- 38. Uncovering the real story
- (Column: On The Road)
- It's a small, small world! Just last week I received an e-mail directing me to an article presented by the British Broadcasting Company. The Rio Grande Valley and the story of Rio Rico made the news all ...
- Created on 21 February 2023
- 39. Sharing family stories through historic furniture
- (Around Town)
- The Museum of South Texas History presents the spotlight exhibit, “Furniture that Built the Valley,” debuting Tuesday, February 14. The museum has a variety of beautiful furniture in its collections, ...
- Created on 07 February 2023
- 40. Nu-Blu brings their own brand of roots music to the RGV
- (Entertainment)
- By Kathy Olivarez Want to hear authentic music that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotion? Then look for Nu-Blu, a popular nationally touring acoustic roots band making its third tour of the Rio Grande ...
- Created on 31 January 2023
