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Published: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 13:45
Volunteers across Texas are joining the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) to prepare for National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 13.
This year, 453 participating locations across the state will participate in the annual event, which honors every interred American veteran with a live balsam wreath. This December, 744 local WAA Sponsorship Groups have registered. They are working to raise the funds needed to place wreaths on the graves of the more than 574,600 service members resting in these participating cemeteries.
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Published: Monday, 17 November 2025 14:26
When talking about Brownsville museums, you can’t talk about just one. Brownsville has the Heritage Museum, Stillman House Museum, the Historic Brownsville Museum, Costumes of the Americas Museum, and the Laureles Ranch House Museum.
The Brownsville Historical Association has a wonderful fold out map of the City of Brownsville. Through visiting areas on the map, you will learn its history and the importance of many buildings in the city. You can discover a lot of Brownsville’s history, heritage and culture that the Brownsville Historical Association is preserving in downtown Brownsville.
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Published: Monday, 17 November 2025 13:59
The Harlingen High School Band Boosters will hold a golf tournament fundraiser at Tony Butler Golf Course. The event will start at 7 a.m., Nov. 22, with registration and a light breakfast.
The community is invited to join the Mighty Hawk Band Boosters first fundraiser golf tournament. All proceeds will go toward supporting the Harlingen High School Mighty Hawk Band. You will have the chance to win in four Hole-in-One contests to include a $20,000 “Split the Prize with Charity” contest. There will be a putting contest at the start of the event and closest to the pin contest with guaranteed winner for a trip to Las Vegas.
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Published: Monday, 17 November 2025 13:42
While many are just beginning to think about holiday decorations, The Salvation Army has been preparing for Christmas for months—ensuring that families in need across McAllen can experience the joy and hope of the season. As red kettles begin to appear outside stores and Angel Trees are set up in local businesses, volunteers are urgently needed to help bring the spirit of Christmas to life.
The Salvation Army of McAllen is calling on the community to Give with Joy by volunteering for its Red Kettle campaign and Angel Tree program – two beloved traditions that make a real difference for thousands of individuals and families.
Read more: The Salvation Army seeks volunteers
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Published: Monday, 17 November 2025 13:38
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The transition of trees’ colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks the changing of seasons, often inducing strong anticipation for a chance to catch a glimpse of the magic.
The chemistry
While fall colors appear as magic to our eyes, it is really a product of color and chemistry.
Trees’ leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also reflecting colors like green, yellow, orange and even brown.
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Published: Friday, 14 November 2025 13:46
With the holidays right around the corner, the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is working to ensure that residents across the city can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without worry with the help of the 14th Annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive.
City staff, in collaboration with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and H-E-B, will distribute 1,000 turkeys and 1,000 food baskets on Saturday, November 22, to pre-selected families in Edinburg. The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a kick-off ceremony at 9 a.m. at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive before crews begin their deliveries.
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Published: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 14:38
HARGILL – Texas Tropical Trail Region invites the community to its 227th Partner Event in Monte Alto-Hargill area at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, beginning at Rio Farms, Inc.
Partners will start the tour by meeting at Rio Farms located at 25601 FM 88, Monte Alto. Light refreshments will be provided. Partners will then receive a short tour of Rio Farms facilities and citrus orchards. A representative from Delta Lake will present on the history of the lake and its importance to the Delta Area communities. Before heading over to Hargill, Partners will visit Delta Lake to view its landscape.
Read more: Texas Tropical Trail to visit Monte Alto, Hargill November 18
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Published: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 10:33
Driven by an aging population, rising rates of cardiovascular disease related to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, sedentary habits and high stress, and the growing prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the United States, there’s an increasing demand for cardiovascular services.
Each year, more than 51 million people receive services related to the heart and blood vessels across the country, according to 2023 Medicare data, including electrocardiograms, stress tests, medication management and treatment for conditions like heart failure and arrhythmia.
Moreover, approximately 1.2 million angioplasties were completed in 2023, according to a study by iData Research, while more than 900,000 cardiac surgeries are performed annually.
Read more: STHS Heart named among top three hospitals in Texas
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Published: Tuesday, 11 November 2025 15:57
Weslaco loves its history, and one visit to the Weslaco Museum is all it takes to see how proud the city is of its rich history full of culture and tradition. The museum is conveniently located downtown, amid the beautiful architecture from decades ago. It’s a downtown area I wouldn’t mind walking around while peeking into the store fronts.
There are even more unique buildings on side streets if one decides to venture around the area. An intriguing building is the beautiful fire department and old city hall off of South Texas Blvd. and 5th St. (120 E. 5th St.). The fire station is located on part of a Spanish land grant known as Llano Grande. It features some great architecture and additions to the building, including the city hall, have kept that colonial Spanish architecture.
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Published: Tuesday, 11 November 2025 15:55
The Salvation Army invites the community to Give with Joy this Christmas season as its iconic Red Kettle Campaign returns to McAllen. More than just a holiday tradition, the red kettle is a symbol of hope, compassion, and generosity — supporting vital programs that serve thousands of individuals and families in need throughout the year.
While many people in our communities are silently battling hunger, homelessness, and hardship, we can find hope in the fact that giving is a source of joy for all. The Salvation Army’s recently released national campaign encourages people to Give with Joy and uplift families in need by helping provide shelter, food, bill assistance and more. Your generosity offers joyful reassurance that even during our most challenging times, we are not alone.
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Published: Tuesday, 04 November 2025 13:16
It’s a fact of life: Aging causes “wear and tear” on the body’s musculoskeletal system, including natural deterioration of the cartilage and ligaments, resulting in chronic joint pain, stiffness and reduced flexibility among the elderly population.
About 70% of adults over 50 report joint pain at least occasionally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent, with osteoarthritis the most frequent cause of joint pain in older adults, caused by weakening of joint cartilage.
“A specialized connective tissue that plays crucial roles in the musculoskeletal system, cartilage provides support and protection by cushioning and absorbing shocks in the joints while protecting them from wear and tear,” says Saadan Niazi, MD, a family medicine resident with the South Texas Health System (STHS) GME Consortium. “As you age, it’s common to experience the natural deterioration of cartilage, which can cause pain, stiffness and a grating sensation as bones rub together. Lifestyle factors like high-impact activities, genetics and maintaining a healthy weight can influence how quickly this wear occurs.”
Read more: STHS and Prominence Health host special seminar for senior adults
It’s time to paint Edinburg green. In recognition of Texas Arbor Day, the City of Edinburg is encouraging the community to attend its tree adoption event on Saturday, November 15. The Texas Arbor Day Celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. at Promenade Park, located at 202 N. 10th Avenue.
Mission CISD’s Agriculture Program is kicking off a community-wide, green-thumb initiative: free manure giveaways on the last Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., while supplies last.
The Rio Grande Valley, as do many areas across the country, go out of their way to pay tribute to Veterans on, or around, Veterans Day. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the United States Armed Forces acknowledging their sacrifice, courage, and dedication to the country.
