- 21. The Griffin Grill: Local flavorful favorite
- (Taste of the Valley)
- The Griffin Grill was packed this past weekend when my boyfriend and I stopped by. According to others waiting alongside us, this wasn’t out of the ordinary. Those that were leaving after their meal ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 22. STHS Behavioral to highlight importance of mind-body connection at webinar
- (Around Town)
- ... While about 80% of U.S. adults recognize the link between mental and physical health, according to Mental Health America, translating that awareness into holistic wellness remains a challenge. “Many ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 23. Elks and Winter Texans provide Christmas party for special need kids
- (In The Parks)
- ... unusual version of bingo is open to the public. Next year’s goal, according to Tino, is to invite an additional 50 to 100 children to the party. That means that the Elks will have even more fundraising ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 24. Harlingen preserves its past at museum
- (Around Town)
- ... exhibits. A bit of history – Lon C. Hill was a true pioneer and one of the most forceful characters according to some who knew him. He was never known to dodge a fight – whether it was the six-shooter ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 25. MOSTH connects the community with the Valley’s past
- (Entertainment)
- ... the cold winters, wood-burning stoves were used to heat the jail and keep the prisoners warm. Their water source was usually a windmill and wooden water tank that stood behind the jail. According to ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 26. STHS Heart named among top three hospitals in Texas
- (Around Town)
- ... in the United States, there’s an increasing demand for cardiovascular services. Each year, more than 51 million people receive services related to the heart and blood vessels across the country, according ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 27. STHS and Prominence Health host special seminar for senior adults
- (Around Town)
- ... flexibility among the elderly population. About 70% of adults over 50 report joint pain at least occasionally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent, with osteoarthritis the most frequent ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 28. Valley Birding Festival starts next week
- (Entertainment)
- ... also have the option of purchasing a Kiskadee Pass – an all-event pass that gets you into the talks for a savings instead of buying tickets at the door. All field trips are priced according to entry fees/vehicles ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 29. Get more for your dollar in the Valley
- (News)
- As our winter visitors come to the Valley, it seems they are more frugal when it comes to where they go. They want to have a great time, but they don't want to spend the money they've saved and earned ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 30. Alamo RV parks celebrate Texas Independence Day
- (In The Parks)
- ... parade with the line dancers. Kathy, who was primarily a secretary before retiring, lives the summers in Michigan. With her were the Muellers, Will and Grace (not the TV couple), according to Will. The ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 31. Journey Through the Lens open at UVAL
- (Around Town)
- ... and mobile created by UVAL members. According to Cyndee Galindo, curator for the 2025 exhibit, “I believe as visual artists, it is imperative that we strive for creative growth and be exposed to different ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 32. Transformation makes lower Valley golf courses winners
- (Around Town)
- ... of clothing and accessories in the pro shop... the list goes on. The course is “playable yet challenging, stretching over 6,800 yards from the back tees,” according to its website. Lower RGV Golf Courses ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 33. VA hosts blood drive
- (Around Town)
- ... is perishable and must be constantly replenished. According to the American Red Cross, one in seven patients entering a hospital needs a blood transfusion. In partnership with Vitalant Blood Center, ...
- Created on 09 January 2025
- 34. New Year’s Resolutions
- (In The Parks)
- ... are to better ourselves. New Year’s Resolutions has a few origins. One origin is from 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, when life revolved around agrictulure. According to www.becauseisaidiwould.org, ‘Citizens ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 35. Chanukah celebrated in McAllen
- (Entertainment)
- The annual Chanukah Concert and Festival will be celebrated Sunday, December 29, at Archer Park in downtown McAllen. The festival begins at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The event ...
- Created on 18 December 2024
- 36. VA holds blood drives
- (Around Town)
- Blood is perishable and must be constantly replenished. According to the American Red Cross, one in seven patients entering a hospital needs a blood transfusion. In partnership with Vitalant Blood Center, ...
- Created on 10 December 2024
- 37. Mid-Valley courses, where beauty meets challenging
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... American golf course architect who designed – or re-designed – more than 500 golf courses in 45 U.S. states and 35 countries, according to his website. In reference to this, Jones took pride in saying, ...
- Created on 28 November 2024
- 38. A fascination with walls
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... when she was in her mid to late twenties. One of the more famous walls is the chewing gum wall in Seattle, Washington. Can you imagine all these globs of chewing gum stuck on a wall. According to the ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 39. Valley Birding Festival starts next week
- (Entertainment)
- ... Pass – an all-event pass that gets you into the talks for a savings instead of buying tickets at the door. All field trips are priced according to entry fees/vehicles used/number of guides allotted. Also ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
- 40. October 30, 2024 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... your other favorites might be. Nana’s Taqueria (located in Weslaco) Lonche taco made the top five tacos in Texas, according to Texas Monthly. According to the write up, it’s not your typical taco, it’s ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
