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Published: Monday, 03 November 2025 15:38
It’s that time again. As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sharing those blessings with children in need by packing shoeboxes 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 with fun toys, personal care items, and school supplies bring joy and hope to boys and girls who may have never received a gift of their own. These shoeboxes can be dropped off soon during National Collection Week, from November 17 through 24. More than 4,500 drop-off sites will soon be open.
Read more: Operation Christmas begins November 17
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Published: Monday, 03 November 2025 15:24
GOLIAD COUNTY – Goliad State Park will host its annual “Rio! Rio!” event on November 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Espiritu Santo. This special event offers visitors the chance to step back in time and explore the skills and daily life of those who lived along the San Antonio River throughout history.
Attendees can participate in a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities while reenactors and educators bring history to life. Displays include, but are not limited to blacksmithing, candle making, archaeology, spinning and weaving, Corn grinding, and ranching and roping.
Read more: Experience life along the San Antonio River through history
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Published: Monday, 03 November 2025 15:23
Each year, nearly two billion birds migrate through the Lone Star State. Many of the migratory species use the night sky as a tool to navigate through the state and back to their homes and breeding grounds.
However, nighttime light pollution has become a growing challenge for many birds, leading to high rates of building strikes and migratory bird deaths. Lights Out, Texas! is an initiative focused on reducing bird losses by enlisting the help of Texans.
Read more: Lights Out to protect migratory birds
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Published: Saturday, 01 November 2025 09:35
The only annual Latin Music Festival in Texas is back. Featuring "Latin Jazz" by the very best. The Brownsville Latin Music Festival brings a full day of music, dance, and culture, celebrating BSPA's 30-years of bringing life-changing events to Brownsville.
Presented by the Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA), this vibrant celebration takes place on Saturday, November 8 at the Jacob Brown Auditorium, with festivities running from 1 to 11 p.m.
Read more: Brownsville Latin Music Festival next weekend
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Published: Friday, 31 October 2025 08:23
The Valley Symphony (VSO) 2025-2026 Masterworks season opens with a milestone celebration and an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance with Music of the Greats.
Join the VSO on Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center as they begin the new season and honor Maestro Peter Dabrowski’s 25th year leading the VSO. The evening will feature timeless works by Mozart, Sibelius, and Hindemith – composers who defined the symphonic tradition.
Read more: VSO begins Masterworks season
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Published: Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:21
As Valley bird migration picks up, get ready for the Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The event is slated for November 5 through 9 at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr.
There will be over 100 fantastic field trip offerings to choose from including traditional tours through the parks the Valley is well known for as well as several new offerings such as private ranches for those seasoned returning festival birders. Special trips in the field with some of the featured speakers to further enhance their presentations are also always a great treat. In addition to field trips, they will also have keynote speakers, informative workshops, seminars, a giant tradeshow full of vendors, a silent auction, fun socials with local music and food, and of course all the birds.
Read more: Valley Birding Festival starts next week
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Published: Thursday, 30 October 2025 09:17
Texas Master Naturalist program training registration for the 2026 new class session is open through December 15. Weekly classes are scheduled January 8 through March 26, 2026. Registration is open to Winter Texans and residents of Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr counties over the age of 18 to join the South Texas Border Chapter that meets in Pharr.
Texas Master Naturalist is a unique educational volunteer program sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Sea Grant Program.
Read more: Registration open for Texas Master Naturalist training
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Published: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 09:19
Lots of good programs are in store for November at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. With the time change, the park is bringing back “Our Night Sky,” and evening gazing program. Weather permitting, it is looking like it should be a good night for it. Going into their peak season, the park will also be bringing back regular bird walks, which are always a great time for everybody. There will also be programs such as Wild Wellness, Archery, and more. Lastly, the park is starting a monthly speaker series to go through their peak months as well.
Read more: November programs at Bentsen-RGV State Park
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Published: Tuesday, 28 October 2025 14:33
The Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) proudly announces its 90th anniversary, marking nine decades of fostering artistic excellence and community engagement in the Rio Grande Valley. Established in 1935, the group has been a cornerstone of the regional arts scene, celebrating the creative achievements of its members and inspiring generations of artists.
To commemorate this significant milestone, UVAL will host a special exhibition showcasing the members premier works of art, rich in imagery, composition, color, and style. The exhibition will feature works in photography, watercolor, ceramics, acrylic, mixed media, oil, mosaics, and fiber arts.
Read more: UVAL celebrates 90 years of enriching the community through art
