South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalist members are back with special presentations during the Annual Rio Grande Valley Home and Garden Show being held March 20 to 22 at the McAllen Convention Center.
Read more: Local Master Naturalists to lead talks at RGV Home & Garden Show
By Anastasia Brunson
Bring a Friend, Share a Meal, and Make some Memories! That’s the slogan for this local eatery. The building’s façade lets you know you’re in the right place right away with the eye-catching cast iron logo. There’s a sense of home and local community from the warm welcome to the comforting flavors on every plate.
Inside you’ll notice that it’s bright and homey with the back wall that displays a colorful mural from a local artist. In one corner, there’s merch for sale, cute mugs and T-shirts if you want to rep your new favorite spot. There’s a wall displaying art from local artists. It’s clear that this is a place that loves its community, and the community loves it back.
Read more: Biscuits & Gravy: Come together for the food and the company
Take us home with you
Welcome to our Take Home Edition. This issue features a pull-out section in the middle that contains the biggest why’s you visit the Rio Grande Valley during the winter months. For this issue we have published extra papers so you can take a couple of copies with you on your travels to your northern homes.
Bonham’s Bears is an all-volunteer group based at Green Bay South, but draws volunteers from Park Place, Paradise Park, and Fun & Sun. Most of the 20 members are Winter Texans. Their loving hands create teddy bears and hand-crocheted bibs.
Read more: Bonham’s Bears continues to make children happier
By Herb Moering
By combined scores of 35 to 23 in runs, the American Division A and B teams were able to retain the international trophy from renamed Rio Grande Valley Senior Texan Softball League championship game over a pair of Canadian teams.
Read more: Americans keep the trophy for second year in a row
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.
Bird lovers and quilters alike should make plans to explore the wonders of a new exhibit opening at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) this spring. “Aviary” will be opening on March 21 and on exhibit through June 21, at the museum, located at 1900 West Nolana Avenue in McAllen. This exhibition was created by Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.
The weather has been wonderful, says Thomas Riddle, park interpreter/volunteer coordinator at Bentsen-RGV State Park. “Our amazing ‘usual’ birds are out in full force.”
Read more: Bentsen-RGV State Park restarts spring Hawk Watch
Don’t miss your chance. Register now for the first wave of Spring ACE classes, including the popular watercolor and folklorico session. Secure your place before they’re gone.
The classes available include Senior Beginner Folklorico, Veracruz Region, on Tuesdays, from March 17 to May 19, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Adult Beginner Folkorico, Nayarit Region, classes will be held on Tuesdays as well, same time frame, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There are also folklorico classes for children.
This year, the City of Hidalgo is celebrating their 49th Borderfest Music and Cultural Festival. The event is set for Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 15, at the Payne Arena.
Hidalgo Borderfest began in 1976 when the festival celebrated the American Bicentennial by commemorating the local border culture, the international setting, and the unique community spirit. Now, this community-wide event is celebrated each year in March. Hidalgo Borderfest is a three-day plus extravaganza staged by the City of Hidalgo.
