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Published: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:40
In an effort to increase access to health services and resources, DHR Health will host its 16th annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, February 21, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo del Prado in Edinburg. This free community event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon and is open to the public. Attendees can expect free health screenings, health education talks led by medical experts, and a variety of booths offering health resources from DHR Health and community partners. Individuals and families are encouraged to attend to receive free screenings, learn more about their health, and ask questions about common health concerns.
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Published: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:35
Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) will host the 52nd Annual Puppy Love Gala on Saturday, February 21, at the McAllen Convention Center, celebrating an unforgettable night inspired by the enchantment of the Venetian Carnival. This year’s gala will honor Keely & Byron Jay Lewis for their support and commitment to the PVAS mission.
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Published: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:30
Acclaimed instrumental quartet, GQ, and accomplished guest vocalist Erin Shields will be performing live in concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Tuesday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.
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Published: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:25
All retired RNs/LVNs and LPNs in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to a buffet luncheon on Tuesday, March 3 at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. No reservations required. Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. with lunch at 1 p.m., followed by social, announcements and door prizes. Buffet includes pizza, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert and beverages (bring your Peter Piper mug). Call or text Connie for more information or questions at (402) 641-0125.
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Published: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:20
Great food with a view
We recently made the trip out to South Padre Island to visit Lobo Del Mar where we were greeted by a sociable staff and atmosphere. A unique thing here is that the restaurant features an outdoor area situated on a pier. On this visit, we sat inside but made sure to get a table with a view of the bay.
Once seated, our waitress informed us that they offer a Happy Hour menu from 3 to 6 p.m., there are select cocktails and draft beers, as well as appetizers for a good price. We settled on an order of buffalo bone-in wings, which had an ample amount of meat and weren’t overly spicy, still needing some time to look over the menu and decide on entrees. Whenever I go out to the island, I always opt for seafood, though Lobo Del Mar has plenty of other selections to serve a variety of palates including breakfast.
After debating over some options that were all equally appetizing, I ordered the Lobo’s Coconut Shrimp with a side of Spanish rice. My boyfriend selected the Lobo Fish Sandwich, which has options to be grilled, blackened, or the beer batter fried that he opted for.
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Published: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:15
It was an exciting week this past week. We held the Valley Star Awards, and it was a great event, as always. The attendees and Wintertainers™ all had fun. We always look forward to the show. We look forward to being with the Wintertainers™ and also with our readers. It’s a chance for us to mingle, talk to old friends, and make some new friends. And it also gives our readers some time to spend with the Wintertainers™ that attend, and possibly see some entertainment that they haven’t yet seen this season.
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Today is the day. Today is the Valley Star Awards. This is a chance to see six great Wintertainers™ perform in one place. And the bonus is, you get to find out who the winners are before the rest of our readers.
The McAllen Wind Ensemble invites the Rio Grande Valley community to experience an electrifying evening of music with British Invasion – on Thursday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
A dynamic and bold exploration of the piñata tradition is coming to McAllen this February. The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) presents Piñatabstract, a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Josué Rawmirez, running from February 14 through July 26. The exhibit offers a unique presentation of the piñata through craft, performance, and new media, transforming a beloved cultural icon into innovative works of art.
