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Discover the Hidden World of Plants

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Joey Santore

Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to deepen their understanding of the plant world during a special extended Thursday Night Live presentation, “Concrete Botany,” with naturalist, author, and educator Joey Santore on April 23, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. In this 90-minute program, participants will learn how to identify plants and their key features, recognize plant families, and discover why grouping plants this way reveals so much about their ecology…

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Pharr Honors Women’s Leadership and Impact

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The City of Pharr recently recognized International Women’s Day with its annual Women’s Day Celebration, embracing this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” and honoring the invaluable contributions of women across the city and community. The celebration began with a meaningful act of service, as City of Pharr employees donated women’s clothing to support members of the local community. This initiative reflected the spirit of giving and unity that continues to define…

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Noche De Gala 2026 Award Nominations Open

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Noche De Gala 2026

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host its signature annual celebration, Noche De Gala 2026 “Arabian Nights” on May 14 at the Corinthians Event Center in Mission. The evening will honor leaders and businesses whose impact has strengthened the Rio Grande Valley’s economic and cultural landscape. The chamber is now accepting nominations for its 2026 awards and encourages the public to submit outstanding candidates. Awards to be…

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DHR Health to Host Free Community Health Fair

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DHR Health Community Health Fair

DHR Health will host its free 16th annual Community Health Fair on Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance (118 Paseo del Prado). The morning includes free health screenings, health education talks led by medical experts, and a variety of booths offering health resources from DHR Health and community partners. By bringing together healthcare professionals and local organizations, the event helps connect individuals…

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RGV Hispanic Chamber Announces Women of Distinction

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2026 Women of Distinction

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will soon be recognizing 10 area women representing various social and professional fields with the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards. The presentation will take place during the annual Hats Off to Women of Distinction Awards & Expo on March 5 at the Mission Event Center (200 N. Shary Road). The Women of Distinction Awards celebrate women whose leadership, innovation and service are shaping…

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RGV Startup Week 2026 Opens RSVPs

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RGV Startup Week

RSVPs are now open for the third annual RGV Startup Week, taking place April 24 through May 1. What began just two years ago has grown exponentially into one of the Rio Grande Valley’s largest entrepreneurship gatherings, drawing regional, state and national attention to the innovation happening locally. RGV Startup Week 2026 will once again bring together entrepreneurs, students, small business owners, investors and ecosystem partners from across the Valley…

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STHS Heart to Host Heroes With Heart 5K

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In observance of American Heart Month and to help educate the community on the importance of heart-healthy behaviors like regular physical activity and a well-balanced diet, South Texas Health System Heart will host its 12th annual Heroes with Heart 5K Walk/Run on Feb. 28 on the STHS Heart campus in McAllen. Open to the community, this year’s 5K will honor Rio Grande Valley service industry professionals who have survived and…

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BCIC Announces RGV Startup Week Dates

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RGV Startup Week

Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, in collaboration with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, will host RGV Startup Week 2026 from April 24 through May 1, with events in Brownsville and partner cities across the Rio Grande Valley. In 2025, RGV Startup Week delivered 123 hours of activities and reached 403,172 unique accounts on social media. RGV Startup Week content generated 3.56 million views, and attendees…

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Causeway Run & Walk Registration Now Open

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Causeway Run & Walk

Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Causeway Run & Walk taking place on April 11. Thousands of runners and walkers will take on a journey across the Queen Isabella Causeway with sunrise views. The race is available as a timed 10K, as well as a timed and untimed 5K. Participants may run, walk or jog the route from the Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center to the Beach Waterpark…

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DHR Health Hosts “Circle of Care” Conference

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DHR Health celebrates family caregivers by inviting them to its 12th annual “Circle of Care” Caregivers Conference on Dec. 6 at at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event is designed to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources and inspiration while also prioritizing something they often neglect — their own health and well-being. Taking place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the conference includes workshops, interactive educational sessions, wellness-focused discussions,…

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