- 21. Operation Christmas drop off begins soon
- (Around Town)
- ... with Operation Christmas Child. For more than three decades, these gift-filled showboxes have been delivered to millions of children around the world. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 22. Operation Green Light for Veterans
- (Around Town)
- The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery sign has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 23. Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Corby Vinson shares his story of service
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce another installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 24. 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
- 25. Veterans honored at Sunshine RV
- (In The Parks)
- As a US Army Veteran, Joiel Quick said, it was my honor and privilege to Emcee the Sunshine RV Veterans Day Program. On hand was our Guest Speaker Master Gunnery Sergeant Ricardo Gonzales Jr., and the ...
- Created on 22 November 2023
- 26. Palm Gardens RV Park recognizes its Veterans
- (In The Parks)
- By Ruth Filz Veterans Day/Remembrance Day is an annual observance to honor and remember the sacrifices of military personnel who have served in times of war and peacekeeping missions. Originally known ...
- Created on 16 November 2023
- 27. Pharr South treats park Veterans
- (In The Parks)
- On Veterans Day, over 60 Veterans from the Pharr South senior community were treated to lunch, entertainment, and great company by City of Pharr leaders and special guests.
- Created on 16 November 2023
- 28. Veterans Day ceremonies cancelled, rescheduled, or location changes
- (Around Town)
- Cities throughout the Rio Grande Valley have had to make some adjustments to their Veterans ceremonies due to inclement weather. Some of these ceremonies are being rescheduled, locations are changing for ...
- Created on 10 November 2023
- 29. Edinburg honors Veterans with parade
- (Around Town)
- The Veterans Day observance got off to an early start with Edinburg holding a parade Saturday morning honoring those locally who have served in the U.S. military. Nearly 90 entries from the community ...
- Created on 07 November 2023
- 30. Valley cities remember Veterans
- (Around Town)
- Cities throughout the Rio Grande Valley are holding activities to remember and honor Veterans that have served. We have several stand-alone stories that highlight some major celebrations, so make sure ...
- Created on 07 November 2023
- 31. Tropic Star presents quilts to park Veterans
- (In The Parks)
- By Herb Moering Another 24 armed services Veterans were honored Sunday, March 1 by quilters at Tropic Star RV and MH Resort in Pharr. The afternoon ceremony began with a flag presentation of the U.S. ...
- Created on 07 March 2023
- 32. Big Valley Quilters Club honors Veterans with quilts
- (In The Parks)
- Members of the Big Valley Quilters Club recently presented patriotic themed lap quilts to 29 Veterans of Big Valley at its annual Veterans Appreciation Program. The Veterans represented all branches of ...
- Created on 21 February 2023
- 33. River Ranch honors park Veterans
- (In The Parks)
- By Herb Moering Once again residents of River Ranch RV Resort recognized military personnel during a special Veterans Day ceremony at the River Ranch RV Resort in Rio Hondo. This was the second extended ...
- Created on 15 November 2022
- 34. Drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child
- (Around Town)
- As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back—to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous ...
- Created on 15 November 2022
- 35. Frontera Fest is back
- (Around Town)
- Frontera Audubon’s Frontera Fest is back for another evening of delicious food, cold drinks, amazing music and fun. Join Frontera Fest for a fun Friday, October 28 at 7 p.m. on the back lawn of the historic ...
- Created on 25 October 2022
- 36. Record temperatures push limits of plant survival
- (Around Town)
- ... turning brown and crispy. So, how can we manage our gardens until rain and cooler temperatures bring relief? Michael Arnold, Ph.D., director of The Gardens and professor in the Texas A&M College of ...
- Created on 02 August 2022
- 37. STC gears up for its 14th Annual Ceramics Conference
- (Around Town)
- South Texas College kicks off its 14th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown, "The Future is Fluid. Is Function Fixed?” with a reception as well as two days of demonstrations, art talks and a month-long exhibit ...
- Created on 31 May 2022
- 38. Thousands of stitches sewn to thank veterans
- (In The Parks)
- Submitted by E. Louise Baker, Tropic Star Quilter Tropic Star Park hosted a very special event on Sunday, March 6. Fifty-six veterans were honored with the presentation of a patriotic quilt made by the ...
- Created on 29 March 2022
- 39. Veterans honored at Alamo Rose
- (In The Parks)
- It was a beautiful day last week when several Veteran residents at Alamo Rose were honored with patriotic themed quilts made by the park’s quilters. Two years ago, the summer quilters wanted to do something ...
- Created on 01 March 2022
- 40. Park Place Estates honors its Veterans
- (News)
- By Herb Moering As might be expected there was a sea of red, white, and blue color in the audience for the Veteran’s Day program at Park Place Estates RV Resort in Harlingen. That was the setting despite ...
- Created on 16 November 2021
