The Shooting Star of Starr County
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- Published: Friday, 13 September 2024 16:37
The Museum of South Texas History presents “The Shooting Star of Starr County: An Out of this World Discovery” exhibit, opening Friday, Sept. 20, in the Cell Block Gallery upstairs in the 1910 Jail building.
On Feb. 15, 2023, meteorites landed on a ranch near the town of El Sauz in Starr County, Texas. The meteorites found on the ranch were documented and collected by expert and amateur meteorite hunters. The exhibit will highlight a two-fold story: how meteors fell through the sky across Europe and the United States before crash landing on a ranch in South Texas and the history of space rocks. Several meteorite pieces found on the ranch property will be featured in state-of-the-art cases with a 360-view.
Gladys Porter Zoo will have special discount admission prices for three select weekends only. Guests can rack up some impressive savings with 60 to 88 percent off regular admission rates and see some of the Zoo’s youngest animals, including a baby orangutan, baby flamingos, a baby zebra and an adorable baby colobus monkey.
Join Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State park on Saturday, September 21st from 4-8 p.m. for an evening of fun and outdoor excitement during their second annual B.O.S.S. event.
What is Forest Bathing and why should you try it? Taylor Zavala will be at Quinta Mazatlán, September 26, 2024 to share the health benefits, which come from the Japanese originating practice of Shinrin-Yoku or “Forest Bathing”. Learn about the positive physical and mental impacts being in a relationship with the more-than-human world can have at this Thursday Night Live. The presentation will follow with a micronized session of the practice.
EDINBURG, TX — South Texas in the 20th century was knitted by produce companies that reflected the region’s agricultural and social tapestry. However, the decline in the 1980s and 1990s left many of them closing their doors, leaving behind a legacy of culture and work force.
McAllen, TX – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) has announced its 4th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show (MJAS), an exhibition that offers local artists the chance to display their work in a professional museum setting. Running from October 5, 2024, through January 5, 2025, this exhibition will showcase the diverse talents of the community and celebrate the creative spirit of IMAS members. This year’s exhibition which fosters community development is supported in part by the Rotary Club of Edinburg.
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as McAllen invites the community to experience “Noche De Vino: A Night at the Opera,” a dazzling celebration of wine, food, and music that promises to be the highlight of the season. This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Presented by H-E-B, this enchanting night will blend the sophistication of the opera with the joy of giving back to the community.
by Ashley Vargo
