- 21. Veterans get free admission to State Historic Sites
- (Around Town)
- ... out where they are located, go to https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites. Veterans receive reduced admission to the agency’s state historic sites year-round, and active-duty military members receive free ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 22. Memorial Day weekend ahead; Follow these Red Cross safety tips
- (Around Town)
- ... of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 23. RGV Livestock Show Senior Citizen Day March 9
- (Entertainment)
- ... 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are discounted for 55+, law enforcement and military. Must show ID, law enforcement badge or military ID. The Livestock Show features a lineup of music and other events including ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 24. Veterans awarded for their valor with quilts
- (In The Parks)
- ... honor a Veteran. During the presentation, a Veteran called each recipient to order and shared their personal military story. The quilt maker and a family member or friend opened each quilt, before folding ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 25. Join others for an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial
- (Around Town)
- ... spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Air Force Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Mission and surrounding communities are encouraged to attend. Sgt. Jones will receive military honors. ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 26. Museum to hold weekend long Iwo Jima Commemoration
- (Around Town)
- ... historic Nimitz Ballroom. A youth panel – Military Service Today – will be held at 6:30 p.m. with a screening of “Sands of Iwo Jima” at 7:15 p.m. Day two, Saturday, February 22, Rockbox Theater (109 ...
- Created on 13 February 2025
- 27. WinterFest and Expo honors Veterans
- (Entertainment)
- ... and Juan Gomez). Echo Taps will be played by Marine Military Cadets Jonah Cox and Noah Trevino and accompanied by Sargent Major Delvin Smythe and the Commandant of the Cadets and Bandmaster Keith DiSAntis. ...
- Created on 06 February 2025
- 28. RGV Quilt Show brings Texas Fiesta to SPI
- (Around Town)
- ... Guild meets regularly. The guild has programs and classes. Members produce foster quilts, military service quilts, and more. They even hold military sew days. There is a membership fee to become a member. ...
- Created on 06 February 2025
- 29. Sister group brings their love for music to VSA stage
- (Entertainment)
- ... and military personnel alike. Sister Luv was honored to provide the entertainment for the first-ever Special Forces Association Cruise Conference through Carnival Cruise Line, where they were deeply ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
- 30. Vietnam veteran to share struggles and triumphs
- (Around Town)
- ... he faced in Vietnam and adjusting to a new life back in the United States. However, Alvarez soon realized that his military service caused symptoms of post-traumatic stress. After the documentary screening, ...
- Created on 28 November 2024
- 31. Sunday Speakers Series highlights Alamo Train Crash of 1940
- (Around Town)
- ... High School and a dual enrollment history instructor through South Texas College. He graduated with honors from the American Military University with a master's degree in American history and was awarded ...
- Created on 13 November 2024
- 32. City of Mission and others host Veterans Day events
- (Entertainment)
- ... observed on November 11, Veterans Day is a time to recognize the service and pay respects to military Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This holiday started as a day to reflect ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 33. Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Corby Vinson shares his story of service
- (Around Town)
- ... His father was in the military, so his family moved every few years. Vinson enlisted in the U.S. Army after he graduated high school and worked in Air Defense as a Stinger Gunner, lived in the Schofield ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 34. Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission
- (Around Town)
- ... “Texas Parks and Wildlife and state parks join everyone in expressing our appreciation to veterans and the service men and women of our military,” said Franklin. “Thousands have taken advantage of our ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
- 35. October 16, 2024 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... 19 – The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge will host a tree planting and environmental conservation day at their Rio Reforestation event at the Milagro Tract, 1320 Military Highway, in Pharr. ...
- Created on 17 October 2024
- 36. McAllen War Memorial to hold unveiling
- (Around Town)
- Join the Daughters of the American Revolution, the McAllen Veterans War Memorial Committee, and local officials for a special unveiling ceremony for a new wall commemorating Spain’s contribution to the ...
- Created on 20 March 2024
- 37. Can-Am Softball game is a time for memories and fun
- (Around Town)
- ... in Minnesota to Ed Martens retelling of how he snuck out of a military hospital to go play a baseball game for his team, there’s always something enjoyable. This year was no different and the teams ...
- Created on 15 March 2024
- 38. Farm Life in South Texas to explore Valley’s agricultural history
- (Around Town)
- ... military; $5 for children ages four to 12; free for children three and under. For more information about this event and to register for your spot in the Museum Garden, please call the museum at (956) 383-6911 ...
- Created on 07 March 2024
- 39. The views are highlight of the Lower Valley golf courses
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... their bag and approach each hole with a plan. The course is located at 4541 Military Highway 281, in Brownsville. For more information, call (956) 548-0191. Rancho Viejo Golf and Country Club The golf ...
- Created on 21 February 2024
- 40. Take a musical journey through the diversity of animation
- (Entertainment)
- ... it to be her home since she spends the majority of her time in the Valley. “It’s just a great place to be.” This concert features a few promotions including buy one get one free for military veterans. ...
- Created on 08 February 2024
