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South Texas Builders Expo Coming To Edinburg

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and South Texas Builders Alliance Board of Directors collaborate efforts to bring the first South Texas Builders Expo to the RGV. (photo Edinburg Chamber)

Editor’s Note on May 19, 2022: The South Texas Builders Expo has been postponed to Aug. 20-21. The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and South Texas Builders Alliance will host their inaugural South Texas Builders Expo June 4-5 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event will host the region’s top exhibitors in home-building products, service solutions and up-to-date technology. This event comes in light of the city of Edinburg’s…

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Palm Awards Returns Live In McAllen

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Benjamin Trevino - Palm Awards

Hundreds of Rio Grande Valley high-school theater students will learn who receives the pinnacle of their secondary theater careers, a Palm, on May 15. The red carpet will roll out for these students from more than 30 high schools at the Palm Awards that evening at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. PSJA ISD high-school-theater teachers Michael Alebis and Gilbert Zepeda Jr. began the Palm Awards in 2017. The vision was…

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McAllen Pitches Youth World Series 

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The 2021 PONY Softball International World Series Travel Select Tournament - College Showcase Pinto 8U division winners and runners up with their coaches. (Courtesy, PONY Softball)

Windmills don’t normally dot the landscape of McAllen, but for four days this July, they will be in full swing when pitchers take the mound at the 2022 PONY Softball International World Series Travel Select Tournament – College Showcase. That’s a mighty long name, but this is a mighty big deal. “We will have teams from Mexico, possibly Australia, Louisiana, New Mexico, San Diego and across Texas,” said Debbie Falcon,…

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Texas Cook’Em Coming Fourth of July Weekend

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edinburg will host the 16th annual Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks on July 2 at Ebony Hills Golf Course. Headliner for the event is Aaron Watson with openers Red Not Chili Peppers, Draft, Explosion Tejana and more. Texas Cook’Em is one of the state’s biggest BBQ purse, awarding $25,000 to winners. Competitors will battle it out on the grill to cook the…

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McAllen Celebrates World Heritage Day

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Quinta Mazatlán

The City of McAllen Planning Department celebrates World Heritage Day April 18 with a free virtual session featuring local speakers who will be presenting on various topics highlighting the importance of and economic impact of preserving historic landmarks in McAllen. The session takes place from 9-10 a.m. and is open to the public. The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is an international observance…

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City of Pharr Hosts Pharr Hub Phestival April 9

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Pharr Hub Phestival (photo City of Pharr)

The City of Pharr hosts its biggest event of the year, the Pharr Hub Phestival, April 9 in downtown Pharr. The “Country Boots, Tejano Roots” themed event pays homage to the city’s roots. The evening includes family-friendly fun with carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, a bbq cook-off and more. The event will also feature a car/bike show from 4-7 p.m. and a BBQ Cook-Off from 10 a.m. to 4…

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McAllen’s Sunset Live Returns Saturday

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(photo Sunset Live)

After a brief pause for two years, McAllen’s Sunset Live outdoor music festival returns in its full capacity April 9. The concert series features local musical groups, as well as other regional and national bands. Kicking off the festival is a Tex-Mex Country R&B musical celebration at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park. This will be the 43rd concert for Sunset Live, making it the leader in outdoor live music events…

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TSC Holds Ruby Gala April 2

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Texas Southmost College continues its celebration of its 95th anniversary April 2 with its Ruby Gala.  The night will include a string quartet and live music by Rockstar Denied. Online and live auctions will include sport, spa and restaurant packages as well as art pieces and jewelry from local donors. The evening also includes a surf and turf dinner. The gala takes place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on the…

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McAllen Hosts Great American Cleanup

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(photo Keep McAllen Beautiful)

Keep McAllen Beautiful holds its annual Great American Clean-Up and Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off April 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. The event starts at McAllen Municipal Park at 1921 N. Bicentennial Boulevard. Volunteers come from all walks of life such as students, business leaders, civic and non-profit organizations, individuals and families. Others come from community and religious groups, sororities, fraternities, sports teams and the military.  Volunteers who participate will…

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Quinta Mazatlan Holds Gala April 21

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Senator Juan “Chuy” and Amanda Leticia Hinojosa (Courtesy)

The Friends of Quinta Mazatlan will host the Moon over Mazatlan 16th Anniversary Gala April 21 at Quinta Mazatlan. During the event, the non-profit organization will present Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa with The Legacy Award. “We are thrilled to recognize Senator Hinojosa’s longtime support of and advocacy for educational initiatives in Texas.” said FoQM Board President Val LaMantia. “I’ve always championed legislation and supported funding for initiatives that help students…

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