Written by Susan Himes, TAMU
A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service online learning course on butterflies is now available. The course covers butterfly biology, how to identify different species and what plants will attract them to a garden.
The cost for the course is $25, and it is available at https://tx.ag/ALLButterfly.
EDINBURG, TX - The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its second annual Cars & Stripes car-truck show presented by Bert Ogden Auto Group! The show will be a part of the Texas Cook’Em High Steaks in Edinburg festivities on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Ebony Hills Golf Course, 300 W. Mark S Pena Dr. from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Texas Cook’Em is one of South Texas’s biggest BBQ purses, awarding $25,000 to the winners. In 2021, Texas Cook’Em drew 85 cooking teams from across the state and over 8,000 citizens attended this State Championship event.
Read more: Texas Cook’Em Organizers announce return of Car & Truck Show
Prepare to be amazed! Magician Oscar Munoz will be visiting Quinta Mazatlan for our Thursday Night Live happening June 30, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Oscar Munoz is an illusionist and motivational speaker, he offers quality programs that are both educational and entertaining. His programs contain magic, music, and educational messages for kids of all ages. Every presentation is created to motivate, energize, and entertain. Oscar combines motivational themes with his award winning stage act. Watch as he performs tricks of seemingly impossible, supernatural feats. Bring your family because no one should miss out on this phenomenal magic performance in the park!
The Food Bank RGV is in urgent need of monetary donations to ensure food-insecure children are fed this season. In response to the growing demand and need in the community, the Food Bank RGV has kicked-off its ‘Help Kids Get Through the Summer’ campaign.
The City of McAllen is preparing for this year’s McAllen Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, and is inviting the community to take part in all of the patriotic festivities. The 94th Annual Independence Day Celebration will take place on Monday, July 4, with an early morning patriotic program, immediately followed by the Main Street Parade and then the Freedom Festival, a family-friendly festival held at Archer Park. Music, food, and games will be highlights of the events.
Read more: McAllen Independence Day Celebration being held July 4
Producer Paquin Entertainment Group proudly announces Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is coming to McAllen starting on November 18, 2022 for a limited engagement at the McAllen Convention Center. Tickets go on sale starting today, June 15.
Read more: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience coming to McAllen
The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) presents an exhibition curated by UTRGV MFA Alumnae Cristina Correa and Fatima Lai presenting works by high school art students from IDEA Public Schools San Juan and Brownsville ISD’s Rivera High School. The exhibit entitled Student Crossroads: Contemplating Uncovered Spaces will be exhibited at the IMAS through July 10.
Read more: IMAS Exhibit features Brownsville, IDEA student artwork
