MISSION, TX – Get ready for a day of heroism, inspiration, and community spirit at the 17th Annual Mission Pink Walk Run for Breast Cancer Awareness & Treatment.
Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the United States and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
An estimated 321,910 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society, and more than 42,000 are expected to lose their lives to the disease.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – South Padre Island will come together in a show of hope, strength and support on Sunday, October 4, for the annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, benefiting South Padre Island’s Walk for Women and its mission to help Rio Grande Valley women and families affected by breast cancer.
Read more: South Padre Island steps up for Breast Cancer Awareness at 2026 Walk for Wome
MISSION, TX — The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones by visiting its 2026 Community Altar Exhibit, a Día de los Muertos exhibition running October 6 through November 13.
Community members and local organizations decorated altars to celebrate remembrance and cultural heritage. The exhibit provides an opportunity for participants to share their cultural traditions, photographs, and meaningful objects while celebrating the enduring connections to those who has passed away.
Read more: Mission Historical Museum announces 2026 community altar exhibit
PHARR — Sometime in the late 1970s, near the historic Hidalgo Pumphouse, an ordinary homemade tortilla became the center of an extraordinary story.
According to family members, Paula Rivera was preparing a meal in her kitchen when she noticed what she believed was the image of Jesus Christ on a small flour tortilla. She immediately called for her husband, Luis Rivera, a Hidalgo Pumphouse employee who happened to be relaxing in the living room during his day off. Together they gazed at the tortilla in amazement, convinced they had witnessed a miracle. For years afterward, people from all over the RGV would visit the couple's small home in Hidalgo to pray for miracles and healing. It’s been said that the tortilla was carefully preserved inside a hard plastic case and that it remains safeguarded, still intact, by one of Paula's granddaughters.
AUSTIN – The biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, the Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), had a record number of teams and overall participants in the 30th iteration of the event, as well as a record amount of Conservation Grants awarded. The GTBC, organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), took place from April 15-May 15, with teams participating on the day of their choice.
Read more: Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year
Birds are often heard long before they are seen. Learning to recognize their songs can transform an ordinary walk into an exciting wildlife adventure. On Saturday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m., Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to Birding for Beginners: ID by Sound, an interactive workshop led by Environmental Education Specialist and longtime birder Isidro Montemayor Jr.
Read more: Discover the Secret Language of Birds at Quinta Mazatlán
The United States is facing a severe blood shortage, prompting the American Red Cross to issue only the second national blood crisis declaration in its history.
Since June, blood donations have declined by 25% nationwide due to extreme summer temperatures, increased travel and seasonal illnesses, according to the nonprofit organization.
FREDERICKSBURG – One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newest expansions, the Backcountry Area, is slated to open for expanded public day use on July 7. This is the first phase of opening for self-guided day use.
Read more: Enchanted Rock SNA opens new backcountry area for day usage
Metro McAllen today officially launched the Downtown Circulator, a free new transit service designed to help visitors and residents effortlessly navigate McAllen’s downtown corridor.
Read more: Metro McAllen launches free downtown bus circulator
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MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College Continuing Education and Workforce Development are offering free CPR, Basic Life Support and first aid courses which are set to take place every weekend throughout the summer.
Edinburg, TX - The City of Edinburg, in partnership with UTRGV Dance and the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will host the contemporary dance concert RADICLE: The First Seed to Sprout at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center. The performances will take place on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Harlingen, TX - The Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the Marine Military Academy (MMA) are inviting visitors to get a glimpse into a new military heritage center in Harlingen through the opening of a temporary visitor center. The site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Read more: Preview the future Military Museum in Harlingen at temporary visitor center
The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) announces that the Freddy Gonzalez exhibit will enter its next phase after August 2 as part of a preservation and redesign process tied to the beginning of construction on the museum’s new gallery space.
Read more: MOSTH announces next phase of Freddy Gonzalez Exhibit
Special family-friendly events will be held all weekend at the Port Isabel Lighthouse and the Port Isabel Historical Museum. There will be fireworks, movies, art activities and more.
Read more: Port Isabel celebrates America's 250th with activities all weekend
Join the Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet for an evening of patriotic spirit, community, and live music at beautiful Quinta Mazatlán.
Read more: An evening of patriotic music awaits at Quinta Mazatlan
KINGSVILLE – The COmmunity is invited to attend the second annual Independence Day Celebration to be held in Kingsville, TX on Saturday July 4th, 2026 celebrating America’s 250th and Kingsville 122nd birthdays.
Read more: Kleberg County to hold second Annual Independence Day Celebration in Kingsville
Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly afternoon of history, community, and patriotic fun on Saturday, July 4, 2026, immediately following the Fredericksburg Fourth of July Parade.
Read more: 4th of July Celebration at the National Museum of the Pacific War
MISSION, Texas — The City of Mission is inviting residents and visitors from across the Rio Grande Valley to join in a patriotic celebration as America marks its historic 250th birthday.
The City of McAllen is inviting the community to participate in the 98th Annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B Helping Here on Saturday, July 4, 2026 with an early morning 4K race, a patriotic program, immediately followed by the Main Street Parade and then Freedom Festival, a family-friendly festival held at Archer Park. Music, food, and games will be highlights of the events. The event will conclude with the H-E-B Concert in the Sky Fireworks Extravaganza.
Read more: McAllen invites community to celebrate Independence Day
