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
EDINBURG - To make cultural experiences and creative opportunities more accessible to the community, the City of Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center is excited to announce new extended hours. Beginning Monday, June 1, the ACE Center will now be able to welcome the public to the facility Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Read more: City of Edinburg ACE Center announces extended hours
As gun violence continues to impact communities nationwide, South Texas Health System is joining gun safety advocates to raise awareness and promote responsible firearm practices to help prevent tragedies and protect individuals, families and communities.
Read more: STHS shares important safety tips during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
In just a few days, La Cancha Watch Party: McAllen Welcomes the World kicks off at Oval Park, transforming the convention center grounds into a high-energy, family-friendly festival space. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and get ready to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ like never before on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and fun for all ages.
Read more: Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month last month, the DHR Health Neuroscience Institute is urged the community to learn vital stroke prevention and response strategies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Every year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke. This equates to one stroke occurring every 40 seconds.
Read more: DHR Health encourages community to recognize the signs of stroke
EDINBURG - The Edinburg Cultural Arts Division and the Edinburg Arts Foundation invite the community to celebrate creativity under the glow of a midsummer evening at Sip & Paint: Firefly Fun, a paint-and-sip experience inspired by the magic of fireflies and summer nights. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6, 2026, at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center, located at 315 W. McIntyre St.
Read more: Sip & Paint: A Midsummer Night of Firefly Fun at the Edinburg ACE
EDINBURG – The Renaissance Cancer Foundation will once again host its 6th Annual Purple Project 5K for All Cancers. The event is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m. on June 27, 2026, at the Firemen’s Park located at 201 N. 1st Street in McAllen. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Renaissance Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization of DHR Health dedicated to helping local cancer patients facing financial hardship in their journey towards healing. Assistance programs include financial and transportation assistance, as well as free wigs and breast prostheses.
South Texas College invites students and the community to the 17th annual two-day ceramics event on June 10 and 11.
The South Texas College Art Department and Library Art Gallery will present the 17th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown: “Finding the Right Combination,” featuring the work of ceramic artists Laura Caroline Casas of Youngsville, North Carolina and Andy Rangel of Brownsville.
Read more: STC hosts 17th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown
EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg invites residents and visitors to kick off the summer with an exciting evening of live music at the first concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater.
Read more: City of Edinburg launches Summer Concert Series with an unforgettable lineup
By Joey Gomez
STC Public Relations Specialist
MCALLEN – South Texas College’s Veterans Affairs Office, together with Library Services at STC’s Pecan Campus is honoring the legacy of World War II veteran and illustrator George Withers through a special exhibit highlighting both the power of art and the often-unseen struggles veterans face after war.
Read more: STC exhibit honors World War II Army illustrator George Withers
Falls among older adults are on the rise nationwide, posing a significant threat to health and independence.
Each year, more than 1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older experiences a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), leading to approximately 3 million emergency department visits and more than 41,000 fall-related deaths annually.
Read more: STHS and Prominence Health team up to help older adults prevent dangerous falls
BROWNSVILLE – From the modernization of essential water and wastewater infrastructure to the visionary investment in the Zoo’s Master Plan, the City of Brownsville has been an indispensable partner in the Gladys Porter Zoo’s forward momentum. As a heartfelt thank you for this steadfast support and the City's commitment to the Zoo’s comprehensive redevelopment, the Zoo is proud to host Brownsville Appreciation Weekend on May 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Read more: Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates "Brownsville Appreciation Weekend"
Goodnight, TX - Visitors and Texans wanting to smell the aroma of food cooked from a real chuckwagon or witness thrilling reenactments of historic military encampments can do so on Saturday, May 9 as the Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site invites everyone to the Goodnight Invention Convention.
Read more: Experience ingenuity and the frontier spirit at Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site
LA GRANGE, TEXAS — The Texas Quilt Museum focuses on history and honor with their spring/summer exhibits. They include the juried exhibit My America…What It Means to Me to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday; Hooked On Presidents, which features hand-hooked rug portraits of U.S. leaders; and Old Quilts Made New, a passion project for Teresa Wong.
They will be on display April 30-August 29, 2026. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
If you’ve ever experienced a mental health challenge, you are not alone.
More than one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), while one in 20 experiences a serious mental illness. In addition, approximately 16% of children aged 6 to 17 are affected by a mental health disorder.
Read more: STHS Behavioral to host educational webinar on how therapy supports mental well-being
