- 1. Hidalgo Pumphouse transformed the Valley
- (Around Town)
- Going to the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse is a little like having the winning ticket to the past. Not only do you get to visit one of the nine World Birding sites, but there’s the intriguing story and history ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 2. Magic awaits you at Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights
- (Entertainment)
- The Hidalgo Festival of Lights has become a regular Christmas season must see. With millions of Christmas lights, trolley tours, dinner, carnival rides and entertainment, there is plenty to do and see ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 3. Enjoy BorderFest in Hidalgo next weekend
- (Entertainment)
- This year, the City of Hidalgo is celebrating their 48th Borderfest Music and Cultural Festival and are excited to announce La Costeña will be the new title sponsor for the festival bringing the culture ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 4. Hidalgo Watercolor Society exhibit opens
- (Around Town)
- Hidalgo Watercolor Society presents "Water Works" with an opening reception Saturday, February 3, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Upper Valley Art League Gallery, 921 E. 12th St, Mission. The annual HWS ...
- Created on 02 February 2024
- 5. Take a stroll at Old Hidalgo Pumphouse
- (Around Town)
- It’s always fun to take a stroll through one of local World Birding Center parks. Last week we went out to the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse to see what was happening at the park. Main goal was to catch the model ...
- Created on 01 November 2022
- 6. Hidalgo celebrates Christmas
- (Column: On The Road)
- The little town of Hidalgo takes center stage every December celebrating in a big way with the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. Festivities began on December 1 with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front ...
- Created on 07 December 2021
- 7. Hidalgo presents a Season of Hope
- (News)
- To keep some of Hidalgo’s tradition alive, the City of Hidalgo is excited to announce the launch of the 29th annual Hidalgo Festival of Lights “Season of Hope,” presented by Coca-Cola, as a drive-through ...
- Created on 17 November 2020
- 8. Hidalgo Festival of Lights
- (Around Town)
- Festival of Lights opens December 1 The Hidalgo Festival of Lights has become a regular Christmas season must see. With the lighting of the tree, millions of Christmas lights, illuminated nighttime parade, ...
- Created on 26 November 2019
- 9. Borderfest this weekend
- (Around Town)
- This year, the City of Hidalgo is celebrating their 49th Borderfest Music and Cultural Festival. The event is set for Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 15, at the Payne Arena. Hidalgo Borderfest ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 10. VAMOS to host 30th annual golf tournament
- (Around Town)
- ... funds. Proceeds from the tournament will directly support four-year renewable scholarships, with awards of up to $20,000 over four academic years for students from Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties. ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 11. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- ... year, participants will walk 24 miles during the three days. The walk will include several historic sites and landmarks within Hidalgo County, such as City of Alamo Central Park, the Webber Ranch Cemetery, ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 12. PVAS announces Annual Puppy Love Gala
- (Around Town)
- 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 ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 13. Homegrown BBQ favorite heads to MOSTH
- (Around Town)
- ... region through exhibits, programs, and community partnerships. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 N. Closner Blvd., on the Hidalgo County ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 14. Port Isabel has many stories to tell
- (Around Town)
- ... Point Isabel. He served as district clerk in Hidalgo County before purchasing the Hess General Store in Point Isabel in 1894. He renamed it The Champion Store and continued to operate the business. In ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 15. New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Valley
- (Entertainment)
- Just about every park has something special for New Year’s Eve. Many have special entertainment lined up with dinner and other events throughout the night. Many of these parks sell out of tickets weeks ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 16. Many Christmas activities are still ongoing in the Valley
- (Around Town)
- ... The Hidalgo Festival of Lights has become a regular Christmas season must see. With millions of Christmas lights, trolley tours, dinner, carnival rides and entertainment, there is plenty to do and see ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 17. Annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count dates set
- (Around Town)
- ... Rio Grande River. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge Circle encompasses McAllen, Hidalgo, Sharyland, Pharr, San Juan and Alamo. Weslaco Circle includes Donna, Mercedes, La Feria and south to Progresso. ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 18. STC students use skills to support Valley children living with diabetes
- (Around Town)
- ... to the camp’s development on the outskirts of Willacy and Hidalgo counties. What began with a request for picnic tables has grown into an ongoing collaboration that now includes constructing wooden ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 19. Food Bank RGV to host ribbon cutting for new facility
- (Around Town)
- ... the Food Bank’s capacity to safely store and distribute a greater variety of fresh produce, dairy, and proteins to families across Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties. The added space will also help ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 20. December 3, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... ISD Performing Arts Center, 600 Jackson Rd., in Hidalgo. Winter Texan discount is $7. For more information, call (956) 270-3856. December 7 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
