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Published: Thursday, 02 October 2025 13:03
The Upper Valley Art League of Mission is excited to announce that it will open its doors on October 4 for an all-member exhibition entitled “Tribute to Mission". The exhibit will be open through October 25.
For this celebratory exhibit members will be showing artwork in all media, celebrating the subjects that make the city of Mission and its environs such a unique and interesting destination for both out-of-state and local visitors. Think butterflies, birds and other wildlife, historic people, venues and events, and wide and wild landscapes and skyscapes. And let’s not forget south Texas florals, always a vibrant source of inspiration for artists, whether they be painters, ceramicists, sculptors, or fiber artists. UVAL has them all!
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Published: Thursday, 02 October 2025 12:42
The Texas Citrus Fiesta is excited to announce an upcoming Product Workshop where the community can learn the art of creating costumes with real citrus fruit. This unique, hands-on event will take place on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Texas Citrus Fiesta Office, located at 220 E. 9th Street, Mission.
Read more: TCF invites community to creative product workshop
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Published: Wednesday, 02 July 2025 16:52
EDINBURG, TX - The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg, set to take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Ebony Hills Golf Course. This annual free Independence Day event is expected to be the biggest and most exciting yet, featuring a full day of live entertainment, family-friendly attractions, and one of Texas’ premier steak BBQ cook-offs.
The celebration will include the Cars & Stripes Auto Show, presented by Bert Ogden Buick GMC, showcasing an impressive lineup of classic and custom vehicles. A Family Fun Zone, presented by the Omar Ochoa Law Firm, and an array of food and craft vendors.
Read more: Edinburg invites community to Spectacular Independence Day Celebration
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Published: Wednesday, 02 July 2025 16:20
The City of McAllen is inviting the community to celebrate America’s birthday at the 97th Annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, on Friday, July 4, 2025. The day-long celebration will feature family-friendly events including a 4K race, Patriotic Program, the Main Street Parade, a lively Freedom Festival and the H-E-B Concert in the Sky Fireworks Extravaganza.
“H-E-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 97th Annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration,” said Linda Tovar H-E-B Director of Public Affairs. “We’re honored to stand with the City of McAllen in celebrating our nation’s independence and recognizing the men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces.”
Read more: 97th Annual McAllen Independence Day Celebration invites community to participate
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Published: Wednesday, 02 July 2025 16:12
McAllen, TX – Get ready for a star-spangled evening of music, family fun, and festive treats at Quinta Mazatlán’s Thursday Night Live: Patriotic Pops in the Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Headlining the evening is a special live performance by the Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet at 7:00 p.m., filling the air with patriotic favorites under the summer sky. In addition to the concert, guests can enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, the always-popular Bubble Hut, and a variety of local vendors serving up classic favorites including hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade, watermelon, and mini pies. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and head out to Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, for a family-friendly evening of patriotic celebration and community spirit in the park.
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Published: Thursday, 21 March 2024 19:14
The March Native Plant Project meeting will be held on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Valley Nature Center in Weslaco. The guest speaker will be Camille Rich. She is the owner and steward of a small piece of endangered Tamaulipan thorn scrub located in the South Texas Sand Sheet in Northwestern Hidalgo County.
One of her passions includes documenting the species that visit a watering hole that she installed in 2008 for the sole purpose of supporting the wildlife on her property. The data she collects from this water feature supports and guides her decisions regarding ranch management practices that include the protection of threatened and endangered native plants and other wildlife.
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Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2024 19:21
To recognize the accomplishments of South Texas women, MOSTHistory hosts the spotlight exhibit “A Mile in Her Shoes,” a century of shoes worn by South Texas women, closing Saturday, March 30.
The spotlight exhibit features a pair of shoes from each decade in the 20 century, such as lace-up boots, pumps and platforms, and a short video on some of the Rio Grande Valley women who made strides in their communities.
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Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2024 19:16
Hog Waddle 2024 looks to be the biggest and best one yet, as the annual concert is now a two-day event with stellar headliners scheduled to perform both days at the San Benito Fairgrounds.
The headliner for Friday, March 22, is the legendary Little Joe y La Familia, while on Saturday, March 23, the “King of Cumbia” A. B. Quintanilla takes the spotlight.
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Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2024 19:13
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has loaned the famous letter written by William Barret Travis on February 24, 1836, signed “Victory or Death,” to the Alamo Trust. The public is invited to view this iconic Texas Treasure through March 24, at the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collection Center, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio. Details regarding the exhibit can be found at www.thealamo.org/visit/return-of-the-travis-letter.
On display at the Alamo for the first time since 2013, the letter was written as a call for reinforcements addressed “To the people of Texas and all Americans in the world.” After a 13-day siege, Santa Anna's troops broke through at daybreak on the morning of March 6. Active fighting lasted only about 90 minutes, and all the defenders of the Alamo perished.
Read more: Iconic “Travis Letter” available to view at Alamo Exhibit
