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.
The Mission Lions Club proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating 100 years of service to the Mission community and the Rio Grande Valley. This special milestone will be marked with a Community Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lions Park (1500 E. Kika de la Garza Loop) in Mission.
Read more: Mission Lions Club celebrates 100 years of service
Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to take flight into the fascinating world of bats during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Bats in Palms,” with Environmental Education Specialist Josue Ayala on Thursday, April 2, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Acclaimed Rio Grande Valley novelist Oscar Cásares set out to share the story of growing up on the Texas–Mexico border with his 10-year-old daughter, Elena. To do so, Cásares and photographer Joel Salcido traveled the length of the Rio Grande—from El Paso and Juárez to Brownsville and Matamoros—capturing the roots, memories, and quiet complexities of life along the border.
Goliad, TX - The Texas Historical Commission’s Presidio La Bahía State Historic Site will once again bring the Texas Revolution to life during the 40th Annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program on March 28 and 29, when reenactors and living history interpreters recreate the dramatic moments of March 1836.
Read more: Witness the sights and sounds of the Texas Revolution at Presidio La Bahía
Once again Trophy Gardens RV Resort residents presented a great turnout of entries for Alamo’s Texas Independence Day Parade celebration on March 7.
Read more: Alamo area Winter Texans have fun in Alamo parade
Larry and Susan DeBuse, formerly of Greengate Grove in Palmview, were honored at the 5th Annual Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament, held at El Nino Golf Course on March 4. The DeBuse family has returned to their home in Bella Vista, AR, as Larry continues his fight against Parkinson’s Disease.
Winter Texans, and converted Texans, packed the Leo Pena Placita Park on Friday, March 6 for Mission’s annual Winter Texan Fiesta. The event drew quite a crowd this year, leaving barely any space for sitting in the Placita. Many gathered around the walls to watch the entertainment. I am sure it was partly due to the great weather – although it was a bit windy, and a little warm.
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.
Join Calvary Baptist Church to celebrate the risen Jesus Christ. Calvary Baptist Church, 1600 Harvey St. in McAllen, will present the Easter musical “Love Took His Breath Away” featuring full choir with piano and orchestra under the direction of Dr. Bill O’Neil. The concerts will be on Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 28, at 3:30 p.m.
Read more: Calvary Baptist Church presents their Easter Cantata
