Kris Kowalski got a hole in one at La Floresta RV Park in Mercedes on February 11 on the 86-yard hole #2. Everyone that wants to participate in a chance to win some money on a hole in one puts in $1. Kris won $59 and a trophy that was presented by Rodger Vanderville. Congratulations! Submitted by Darla Strait.
The Upper Valley Art League is ready for their annual showcase. Titled “Journey Through the Lens,” this year’s exhibition will showcase various styles of photography ranging from traditional, digital, 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 mediums, genres, methods, and techniques to expand our personal vision and push photography into a new era of expression. Photography has evolved and it’s time we embrace it.”
It was dance time with the 70 plus musicians McAllen Wind Ensemble's February 18 concert as three of the numbers included performances by The Debra Case Dance Academy members. The music director was Roger Olivarez for the free "Let's Dance" concert at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can catch McAllen Wind Ensemble’s last free concert of the season on April 5. (Photo by Herb Moering).
Quinta Mazatlán is excited to welcome, Nick Morales, resident geologist of South Texas and Northern Mexico specializing in mineralogy, local geology and lithic (stone) artifacts, Thursday March 6, 6 to 7 p.m. for a presentation centering on how geology influenced the manufacturing of lithic tools in South Texas and Northern Mexico and how they are identified and used.
Born and raised in McAllen, Nick Morales is a collector of worldwide minerals and local ancient stone tools. He has undertaken research, along with faculty at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in the geology and archaeology of this region. Morales was a guest lecturer in Geology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Texas–Pan American and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Read more: Sift through South Texas ancient history at Quinta Mazatlán
Representatives from the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center in Cambridge, MD. will participate in the Rio Grande Valley’s first “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” event from March 3 to March 9.
Roseann Bacha-Garza, manager of the CHAPS program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, said the event’s goal is to “increase awareness about the resilience and resolve of freedom seekers of African ancestry who participated in underground railroad-like activities from south Texas to Mexico, as well as bring awareness to the valuable shared history of our region.”
The Gladys Porter Zoo is back with their annual 5K and one-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. The Ocelot 5K Run will take place on March 8 starting at 7:30 a.m., and the one-mile fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Gladys Porter Zoo. The run will begin in the zoo’s parking lot.
The 5k route will take guests through some of the most popular areas around the Mitte Cultural District before leading them into the scenic Gladys Porter Zoo for the final stretch. The one-mile route will take guests through a fun and colorful run around the Zoo.
Texas celebrates their Independence Day on March 2. It is the day Texas adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. The document was signed by 59 delegates and it officially declared independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas.
In San Antonio, you can find events being held from February 23 through Thursday, March 6. These events honor the 13-day siege leading up to the Alamo. They bring the Alamo’s unique story to life, inspire visitors, and honor all those who lived, fought, and died at the Alamo. You can find out more about the events that will be held on their website at www.thealamo.org/remember/commemoration.
The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the highly anticipated 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, March 9, at 7:45 a.m. This year’s event will feature a 10K, a Half-Marathon, and a Two-Person Relay.
Runners have until March 6 to register and be part of this exciting race. Entry fees are $50 per person for the Half-Marathon, $25 per person for the 10K, and $50 per team for the Two-Person Relay. A $10 discount is available for first responders and veterans.
Join Artists Reefka Schneider and Poet, Steven Schneider for a presentation on their eco-tapestry of art and poetry, Last Poet in the Woods, Thursday February 27, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For this special presentation Professor Schneider will discuss the literary traditions of ekphrasis and eco-writing as well as the social, pedagogical and ecological goals of Last Poet in the Woods.
Read more: Another presentation of The Last Poet in the Woods
Get ready for the ultimate showdown of compassion and competition – March Muttness 2025 is back and bigger than ever. This nationwide, bracket-style fundraising tournament is uniting over 35 animal shelters from across the country, bringing together animal lovers in a high-stakes race to raise funds for homeless pets in need.
