Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to explore the hidden world of one of South Texas’s most fascinating and threatened species during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Texas Tortoise Ecology in the Rio Grande Valley,” with wildlife scientist Camryn Kiel, on Thursday, January 29, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The Native Plant Project is pleased to welcome Bradley Christoffersen, Ph.D., as its featured guest speaker for this month’s meeting. Dr. Christoffersen is a professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and a leading researcher of the Tamaulipan thorn forest.
Read more: Native Plant Project kicks off spring speaker series
Get ready to go on an exciting magical adventure with Dawn and Anthony of Anthony Hernandez Illusions at this year’s Valley Star Awards. AH Illusions won last year’s Best Variety Act, and we asked them to return and show their magic on our stage for this year’s show.
Read more: Go on an adventure with Anthony Hernandez Illusions
Vinyl Spin is a high-energy, crowd engaging band based in the Rio Grande Valley. They are proudly known as “Your Everything Band.” They were last year’s Rock N’ Roll Band of the Year and will be taking the Valley Star Awards stage to show you why they won.
Read more: Your everything band Vinyl Spin will take the stage at VSA
It’s been an amazing week. We were able to be at the Ron Hoover Open House last week and met some wonderful Winter Texans. We also had drawings for Valley Star Awards tickets at the event. I was so happy to see y’all out there enjoying the sun, food and entertainment.
The community is invited to “Exploring the Olmecs” on Saturday, January 17, at International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) to learn about Olmec civilization and celebrate the sweet sixteenth birthday of the Olmec Head sculpture found on museum grounds, Colossal Head 8 (Cabeza Olmeca).
The Kansas Day Celebration for the Rio Grande Valley will be held on Tuesday, January 27. The event will again be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, Weslaco. This is for all Kansans – former or current residents.
The Rio Grande Valley Red Hat Queens Council presents the Festival of Tables on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. All ladies are welcome. Red Hats and purple on the shoulders are appreciated. Groups are invited to purchase seats and decorate a table. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased before January 28.
The Mission Historical Museum invites the public to experience the tradition of quilting at an upcoming quilt exhibit featuring works by talented local quilters. The exhibit will be on view from now through February 27, offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate quilting as both an art form and a cultural expression.
Read more: MHM presents quilt exhibit showcasing local quilters
Tim Hadler will be bringing his George Strait show – Strait to Branson – from Branson to South Padre Island with the full band. He will be at Louie’s Backyard on Saturday, January 17, Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24.
Read more: Tim Hadler brings 'Strait to Branson' to the Island
