It’s senior slow pitch softball time once again in the RGV. The Rio Grande Valley Senior Texan Softball League is back for its 32nd year. The league is open to all local Texans as well as Winter Texan individual senior men and women aged 55 years and older. The youngest player last year was 57, and the most experienced player was 85. Last year over 110 seniors played in the league and this year they hope to top that.
By Selene Rodriguez
From helping senior citizens recognize scams to equipping small businesses with tools to safeguard their information, South Texas College's Cybersecurity Clinic is bringing free cybersecurity education and services beyond the classroom and into communities across the Rio Grande Valley.
Read more: STC Cybersecurity Clinic empowers RGV residents to recognize scams, prevent fraud
The Pharr Community Theater is pleased to offer beginner acting classes for kids, teens, and adults. The adult class will be held on Saturday, November 21, from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Dress comfortably. All class materials will be provided. Participants may bring a pencil and notebook if they wish.
The McAllen Wind Ensemble invites the Rio Grande Valley community to an evening of gratitude, remembrance, and American tradition with "250 Reasons to be Thankful," on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
Read more: McAllen Wind Ensemble presents "250 Reasons to be Thankful"
To ensure that families across the city can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday without worry, the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16th Annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive on Saturday, November 21.
Read more: City of Edinburg to host Edinburg Cares Food Drive
In the spirit of community engagement and the value of tree planting, the City of Edinburg encourages residents to attend the upcoming Texas Arbor Day Celebration set for Saturday, November 14.
Read more: Community invited to attend Texas Arbor Day Celebration
As Valley bird migration picks up, get ready for the Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The event is slated for November 11 through 15 at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr.
There will be over 100 fantastic field trip offerings to choose from including traditional tours through the parks the Valley is well known for as well as several new offerings such as private ranches for those seasoned returning festival birders. Special trips in the field with some of the featured speakers to further enhance their presentations are also always a great treat. In addition to field trips, they will also have keynote speakers, informative workshops, seminars, a giant tradeshow full of vendors, a silent auction, fun socials with local music and food, and of course all the birds.
As Veterans Day approaches, South Texas Health System (STHS) is preparing to honor the Rio Grande Valley's military heroes while raising awareness of the unique physical and mental health concerns many veterans experience after leaving the armed forces.
To help foster that sense of community, STHS will host its annual A Salute to Valley Veterans Concert & Community Fair, bringing together veterans, their families and local residents for an evening of live music, free food and community resources.
Read more: STHS to honor Valley Veterans with concert and community fair
Harlingen Community Theatre (HCT) is where Valley stars shine. After celebrating 50 years of highlighting Valley talent during their 2024-2025 season, they will continue to showcase the talent the Valley has to offer with this season shows.
They will have a reprise of their production of Once on this Island Jr this weekend, November 7 and 8. Saturday shows will be held at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Sunday show will be at 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20.
Read more: Harlingen Community Theatre presents Once on this Island Jr.
The Brownsville Latin Music Festival is here, a two-day celebration of high-energy rhythms, rich cultural heritage, and world-class live talent taking place on November 6 and 7, at the LIVIVO Music Hall in Brownsville, Texas.
The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA) is thrilled to announce Rio Grande Valley’s own hot Latin sound, Ache de Barrio, as featured performers for the Brownsville Latin Music Festival on Friday, November 6.
Read more: BSPA announces the 2026 Brownsville Latin Music Festival featuring Latin Jazz
