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Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 22:31
The 29th Annual SPI Market Days will be held on South Padre Island, January 24 through 26 and February 21 through 23. This indoor event will take place at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Event hours are Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is only $2 and children 12 and under are free. There will be hourly door prizes you won’t want to miss.
Read more: Annual SPI Market Days are around the corner
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Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 22:29
You’ll want to check out the latest in mobile home styling at Clayton Homes of Donna’s 33rd Anniversary Celebration that will be held this weekend, Saturday, January 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature new homes and new designs. There will also be free corn dogs and drinks.
Over the 30 plus years, Doug Fowler has seen mainly Winter Texans taking advantage of the low rates and beautiful homes. The anniversary event draws in quite a crowd with local residents mixed in – which are also an important part of Clayton Homes clientele.
Read more: Clayton Homes celebrates 33 years
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Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 22:26
For over 40 years, MN Masons have been spending their winters in South Texas and gathering with their fellow Masons from all over the country.
The 44th Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on Saturday, February 22, at the Echo Hotel Conference Center. 1906 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg. The social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $22.
Read more: Masonic Winter Texan Reunion
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Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 22:21
The Mission Historical Museum gladly presents a special screening of the 1979 western film: She Came to the Valley. The film is based on the novel written by local author, Cleo Dawson.
Who is Cleo Dawson? Cleo Dawson was born in 1902. Her family was one of the first pioneer families who helped transform the frontier town of Mission into an incorporated city. They were the owners of one of the first convenience stores, Caballo Blanco. Her novel is inspired by the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Mission, Texas during its pioneer days. It is said to be based on Dawson’s mother’s experiences. The film was shot in South Texas's Rio Grande Valley and Oklahoma. In its first run it broke weekend attendance records at Rio Grande theatres.
Read more: Tickets still available for She Came to the Valley
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Published: Thursday, 09 January 2025 17:27
Every January for the past 39 years the Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers has sponsored the premier woodcarving show in South Texas. The Show was held in several locations over the years. The Stenman’s have participated in every show for the past 26 years.
In 1998 the show was at the old McAllen Civic Center. It was a fantastic experience for them. When the Civic Center closed, the carving show moved to the Pharr Civic Center. The last number of years the show has been held at the Nomad Shrine Club. This year they have a brand-new venue.
The 39th annual Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show will be held on January 17 and 18 in a brand-new location. The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show will be held at Brookhaven Event Center located at 404 E. Interstate 2, in Pharr (near Matt’s Lumber). It will be held on Friday, January 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a donation of $5 for the entry fee.
Read more: RGV Woodcarvers Show moves to new location
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Published: Thursday, 09 January 2025 17:15
Ron Hoover will host their 18th Annual Open House next week, Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. The annual open house is a very popular event in the Rio Grande Valley, drawing in thousands of people each year.
Dustin Hoover said this event is the largest attended dealer open house in the nation, in the RV and marine industries. The event has been known to draw in about 10,000 people during the two-day open house.
Each year the event hands out free t-shirts while supplies last. There will also be free hot dogs, free admission, free parking, and free fun.
Dustin says, this is just one way to show appreciation to the Winter Texan community each year, as well as others in the community.
Read more: Ron Hoover shows thanks with annual open house
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Published: Thursday, 09 January 2025 16:59
The Museum of South Texas History will host the first Sunday Speaker Series, “A Brief History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Rio Grande Valley,” of the year at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 12.
This presentation will be led by Jenny Chamberlain, the interfaith coordinator at the McAllen, Texas Temple, part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Chamberlain moved to the Valley in 2006 to teach 7th grade English at Sauceda Middle School in Donna. Soon thereafter, she began teaching sociology at South Texas College, where she designed the applied and clinical sociology associate’s degree track and became the program coordinator. Currently, Chamberlain serves as the vice president-elect for Applied and Clinical Sociology, an organization dedicated to using sociological skills and knowledge to develop practical solutions to problems in the world around us.
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Published: Thursday, 09 January 2025 16:02
All veterans and community members are encouraged to give the gift of life at a “Roll up Your Sleeve” blood drive. The Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The clinic is located at 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd.
ID is required. You can schedule an appointment at donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa. Walk-in donations are also accepted.
Blood is perishable and must be constantly replenished. According to the American Red Cross, one in seven patients entering a hospital needs a blood transfusion.
In partnership with Vitalant Blood Center, VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is hosting a series of blood drives. This is part of a nationwide effort by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to address the on-going need for blood.
“We are a proud member of the Rio Grande Valley community and are doing our part to meet the constant need for blood and blood products.” said Public Affairs Officer Hugo Martinez. “We ask Veterans, family members, and all members of the community make the time to donate blood.”
For more information or to register, visit https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa. For future events, check https://www.va.gov/texas-valley-health-care/events.
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 15:06
The Mission Historical Museum is now accepting quilt entries for its Turning of the Quilts program, set to take place on February 7. The museum is looking for antique, vintage, or unique quilts to be featured in a special presentation, where each quilt will be revealed and celebrated individually. A knowledgeable presenter will provide historical context and details about each quilt's story.
Quilts can be dropped off at the Mission Historical Museum at 900 Doherty Ave., Mission, from now to January 31, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed January 1).
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:34
The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) has two exhibits you might want to catch before they are gone. The Fourth Annual Members’ Juried Art Show will be on display until January 5. Rompiendo el Cielo will be on exhibit through January 19.
The Members Juried Art Show is an opportunity for the community to professionally display their art at IMAS. IMAS members were able to enter up to two pieces of art, where at least one piece would be on display. Art pieces were judged and given awards during the opening ceremony in October. Awards were given for best of show, second place, third place, and three honorable mentions.
Read more: IMAS exhibits ending soon
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:31
Get ready to lace up those sneakers! With a new year just around the corner, the City of Edinburg is excited to announce that the 43rd Annual David Chavana 10K Run/Walk will return to the Four-Time All-America City on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
The Rio Grande Valley’s largest 10K, to be held at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 10 a.m.
Race participants will also be able to enjoy a health and wellness expo, hosted in conjunction with the 10K, at the Parks and Recreation Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday January 31. Following the David Chavana 10K Health Fair, the Parks and Recreation Department will host the 10th Annual Miracle Mile at 6 p.m. at Richard R. Flores Stadium, an inclusive and inspiring walk/run with the special needs community.
Registration for the events is open online now through Wednesday, January 29, at 11:59 p.m. In-person registration will continue through Friday, January 31. To register in person, visit Parks and Recreation staff at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
To register online, access the registration forms, and learn more about entry fees for the 10K Run/Walk and Fun Run, visit ActiveEdinburg.com or https://cityofedinburg.com/active_edinburg/. Participation in the Miracle Mile is free of charge.
Our Rio Grande Valley museums supply arts, history and culture to their visitors throughout the year. But during the Christmas season, they also share creativity and bright lights.
Mission Historical Museum would like to remind readers that they are celebrating their 19th Annual Quilt Show and are now accepting entries for this beloved community tradition. Quilt enthusiasts are invited to participate by submitting their best work in three categories: Bed Quilts, Wall Hangings, and Other.
Valley residents, Winter Texans, visitors, birders and those just getting interested in birding are invited to join a team in the count areas for the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count.
Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world.
