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San Benito celebrates July 4th

Resacafest 2022 SAN BENITO – Celebrate Independence Day with the City of San Benito at ResacaFest on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Los Palominos Set to replace Aaron Watson as headliner for Texas Cook’Em 2022

Texas CookEm 2022 flyer Texas Country Star, Aaron Watson has dropped out of the 2022 Texas Cook’Em festival, prompting a lineup change for the Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks In Edinburg concert.

Pen-and-ink drawings showcase borderland history

JoseCisneros EDINBURG, Texas — A new temporary exhibit titled “Borderlands-An Illustrated History by José Cisneros” will open in the Cell Block Gallery in the 1910 Jail at the Museum of South Texas History on Tuesday, July 5.

La Plaza Mall partners with Food Bank

Looking to beat the heat inside while giving back to the community? La Plaza Mall invites guests to let their artistic side run wild at the Paint Party benefitting the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. On Saturday, July 9th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. visitors can get their creative juices flowing while supplying the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley with bowls for their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.

TAMU offering butterfly course

Monarch TAMU 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.

Texas Cook’Em Organizers announce return of Car & Truck Show

TEXAS COOKEM CAR TRUCK SHOW RETURNS 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.

A Night of Magic in Nature at Quinta Mazatlan

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!

Food Bank RGV seeks donations

Summer Match family 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.

McAllen Independence Day Celebration being held July 4

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.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience coming to McAllen

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.