- 1. STHS shares important safety tips during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
- (Around Town)
- ... a firearm, it’s important to understand how to handle, load and clean it safely. Consider taking a gun safety class at a local gun store or shooting range to build confidence and proper technique. Avoid ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 2. Native pollinators as important as honeybees
- (Around Town)
- ... agriculture, but native bees are just as important, Keck said. “There are native bee species that are 17 times more efficient as pollinators than honeybees,” she said. Native bees are also better at ...
- Created on 19 July 2022
- 3. Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties
- (Around Town)
- ... for tourism, commerce, and international travel, McAllen is uniquely positioned to welcome visitors and fans from across Texas, Mexico, and beyond,” said City Manager Isaac J. Tawil. “But more importantly, ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 4. STC exhibit honors World War II Army illustrator George Withers
- (Around Town)
- ... through creativity is one of the most important messages conveyed. “I think it’s really important to show veterans that despite the realities of war and the things they experience, there is something ...
- Created on 19 May 2026
- 5. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
- (Uncategorised)
- ... Bird Treaty Act, so it’s important to avoid disturbing or injuring them. The public is encouraged to observe wildlife from a distance and avoid approaching or handling animals. Getting too close can ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 6. STHS Behavioral to host educational webinar on how therapy supports mental well-being
- (Around Town)
- ... someone we love has faced a mental health challenge at some point, which is why talking about it and seeking support is so important.” When it comes to addressing mental health challenges, evidence based ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 7. STHS to launch Cinco de Mammo initiative
- (Around Town)
- ... empowering them to take an important step toward protecting their health. In addition, STHS McAllen, STHS Edinburg, STHS ER Mission and STHS ER Weslaco will offer mammograms and bone density screenings ...
- Created on 28 April 2026
- 8. Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear
- (Around Town)
- ... of nests to doorways and windows makes for easy bird watching. • Educational value: Nests allow viewers to experience a bird’s life cycle. • Ultimately, Tidwell said it’s important to remember that these ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 9. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... the road to a better life … a solid career.” She realizes the twin-sized bed quilts the students get take time. “For me, the most important skill to making any quilt is dedication,” she says. “A bed ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 10. Alamo area Winter Texans have fun in Alamo parade
- (Around Town)
- ... raise funds to put a soft cover top over them to make them a little cooler on hot days. Both couples indicated the warm winter weather was an important incentive that drew them to the Valley. John, a ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 11. Local Master Naturalists to lead talks at RGV Home & Garden Show
- (Around Town)
- ... benefit both humans and wildlife and reasons why it is important to embrace wildlife. Speakers include Eric Luebanos, Laura Brush, Anita Westervelt, Rachael H. Brown, Jennifer Rektorik, and Gabriel Montalvo. ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 12. Learn about coastal conservation at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- ... LeClaire specializes in managing and monitoring rookery islands in the Laguna Madre for declining colonial nesting waterbirds and tracking shorebird use and productivity at important sites throughout the ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 13. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- ... the Jackson Ranch Church and Eli Jackson cemetery. During the walk, participants will also learn important aspects of Black history. Each day will end with moments of reflection, songs and friendship. ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 14. TV program to provide aortic stenosis education
- (Around Town)
- ... demonstration with a member of the STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center team and important strategies for preventing and managing aortic stenosis. “Preventing problems caused by aortic stenosis ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 15. Big Band group keeps memories alive
- (In The Parks)
- ... Kujda’s wife, Joyce, is the emcee for the jams, announcing the performing order and any other important notes. The band was formed some 30 years ago and was larger then with six saxophones, a half-dozen ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 16. Winter Texans enjoy Clayton Homes open house
- (Around Town)
- ... Park in Brownsville, mentioned the weather as an important reason to be in the Valley. The Browns are second generation Winter Texans, with her late parents having stayed at a park in Mission. Patty said ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 17. STHS highlights importance of weight management
- (Around Town)
- ... improved heart health. better blood sugar control, less joint pain and improved sleep. “It’s important to focus on small, sustainable changes like eating more vegetables and reducing the amount of processed ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 18. 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
- 19. Mission Bell – Tradewinds donates over 1,800 pounds of food
- (In The Parks)
- Mission Bell/Trade Winds hosted their third annual Reverse Advent Calendar food drive. This was started in 2023 by a couple of park residents. DaLeen Markel found an article about a group of people that ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 20. December 17, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- I hope you are having a great season so far. There have been so many holiday celebrations throughout the Valley that I am sure you have had a chance to go to at least one of them. I am also sure that your ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
