As it is with every season, it eventually must come to an end – and we hate to see it end, but we know we have next season to look forward to. We always enjoy your time with us, and our time with you, and we will surely miss you while you are gone.
By Herb Moering
For the 50th year Tourist Day was started on Saturday, March 21 with delegations from the U.S. side and from the Mexican side meeting at the center of the Progreso International Bridge to exchange greetings and some gifts.
Seven Oaks Resort residents spent a lot of their time this season doing service in their community.
In December, residents participated in the “Laying of the Wreaths” at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery. A number of guests went over to help tie the ribbons on and others were there to help lay wreaths at the ceremony on Sat., December 13th.
With diabetes cases surging nationwide, awareness can’t wait.
Currently, 40 million Americans, about 12% of the population, are living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while 115 million more have prediabetes, an elevated blood sugar condition that often progresses to type 2 diabetes without timely intervention.
Peak season at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is winding down, but there are still a lot of things happening at the park. This month, the park is featuring some of their usual programs as well as a couple of special events.
By Barb Zanetti
Photos by Dennis Zanetti
Editor's Note: The first half of this story appeared in our March 25, 2026 print edition. If you have already read the first half, and want to jump to the second half, CLICK HERE.
A ‘Classy Quilter’ Teacher Who’s Making a Difference
Joining forces with others, Elaine Snyder helped Alamo Palms Resort and its Classy Quilter group become one of the top in the Valley – one quilter at a time.
The Annual Texas Onion Fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, in historic downtown Weslaco, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. There will be live music, onion eating contests, a car show, and more. Admission is free.
The Brownsville Guitar Festival, a festival known across the nation for its world‑class performances and transformative educational experiences, proudly announces its 2026 concert events, brought to you by the Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts. All performances will take place at the TSC Performing Arts Center, beginning at 7 p.m.
