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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In honor of Women’s History Month, Texas Southmost College recently celebrated women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with “STEM is your Superpower,” a series of community events for all ages. “We want to encourage everyone to pursue STEM careers, but more so young girls and women because opportunities are increasing and they’re in demand,” said TSC Mathematics Instructor Roxana Jimenez. “STEM careers have a stigma, that they’re only for…
Conrad Gonzales and his crew were constructing the last of the pens that will house the hundreds of cows, pigs, sheep and a variety of other animals on exhibit at the upcoming Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. It will be the 83rd edition of the annual spring affair in Mercedes. On a recent sun-splashed and crisp February morning, Gonzales was motoring around on a golf cart, checking on projects and…
Loaves and Fishes in Harlingen is hosting a blood drive on Feb. 21 to help alleviate a critical blood shortage. According to organizers, Vitalant currently has less than a four-day supply of most blood types available. It has even less when it comes to typo O blood with less than a two-day supply. Blood donations are being distributed to hospital patients faster than donors are giving, therefore help is needed…
The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors are making a stop at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Feb. 16 for a free concert. The Army’s official touring big band has received widespread acclaim at home and abroad, earning the Jazz Ambassadors the title “America’s Big Band.” The 7 p.m. concert is open to the public. The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier big band, forming in 1969. Performances by…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for food and craft vendor booths for their Fiesta Edinburg Music Festival. The festival will run from Feb. 25 – 26 with the expectation of drawing thousands of spectators to H-E-B Park. Vendor booths are available for the following categories: Commercial exhibitor Food vendor Arts & craft vendor Non-profit All spaces will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.…