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Operation Lone Star Returns To Hidalgo County

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A nursing program volunteer gives her time to help those in need at Operation Lone Star. (photo by Tech Sgt. Hatton, U.S. Air Force)

Operation Lone Star returns to San Juan in Hidalgo County beginning today, July 26. The annual week-long emergency preparedness exercise offers a variety of free medical services. This year’s event is at PSJA College High School at 805 West Ridge Road in San Juan. Among the services this year are COVID-19 vaccinations and school-required immunizations for children. There is also screenings for diabetes, hearing, vision and blood pressure, as well…

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Christmas in July Market July 24

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A Christmas in July Market takes place July 24 at McAllen High School, allowing shoppers the opportunity to complete their holiday shopping early. From 9 a.m. to 3 p..m., the public can shop several small businesses ranging from makeup and skincare to baked goods. Vendors include: Aloe Relief, Sugar land, Mrs. Barron Creations, Wicked Sweet, La Casita del Snack, Lunar Dusk, L & R Creations, Little dela Rosa Creations, Paparazzi,…

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Port Isabel Runs Early Special For Causeway Run

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Port Isabel’s sixth annual Causeway Run and Fitness Walk is back Sept. 18 with an early-bird registration special. Runners and walkers alike can look forward to crossing the 2.6-mile Queen Isabella Causeway on foot. Early registration is $35 for the individual 10K run. Registration for the walking 5K is $30 general public. A special rates of $20 for students and military, with ID, is also available. The early-bird fee deadline…

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Independence Day Celebration Includes Veterans Benefit Run

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Anyone wishing to help veterans this Fourth of July just needs to lace up their running shoes for McAllen’s Independence Day 4K Run July 3. Part of the City of McAllen’s Independence Day Celebration presented by H-E-B, the run is approximately 2.5 miles. All proceeds benefit the local chapter of Team Red White and Blue, a national veterans’ organization whose mission it is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans…

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Edinburg Chamber Hosts July 4th Car Show 

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce host a custom car-truck and hot rod show during its Texas Cook’Em High Steaks July 4. The free family-friendly event takes place at the Ebony Hills Golf Course from noon to 4 p.m. The car show is just one of many activities during the Fourth of July event. Other activities include vendors, live music, a children’s fun area and barbeque. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.…

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McAllen Plans Independence Day Celebration

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The City of McAllen is preparing for this year’s McAllen Independence Day Celebration presented by H-E-B. The annual celebration will take place July 3 with an early morning patriotic program. Immediately following is the Main Street Parade and then the family-friendly Freedom Festival at Archer Park. Music, food and games will be some of the highlights of the event. The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting…

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Texas Cook’Em Event Returns July 4

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American Country Award winner Easton Corbin headlines the 15th Annual Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks July 4. (photo eastoncorbin.com)

Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks makes its return July 4 in Edinburg, complete with vendors, live music, a children’s fun area and its state championship barbecue event. In 2019, Texas Cook’ Em drew 120 cooking teams from across the state with more than 3,000 citizens in attendance. Texas Cook’Em is one of Texas’s biggest BBQ purse, awarding $16,000 to the winners. Competitors will battle it out on the grill to…

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Free Tire Collection Event May 8

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Hidalgo County residents are asked do their part to clean up neighborhoods, roads and ditches by dumping old tires at free collections sites May 8. The Road to Recycling event looks to reduce the number of unwanted tires found in yards, collecting water and creating ideal breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Illegally dumped tires impacting flood-prone areas and waterways in the Valley while also creating health risks. There are 31…

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Harlingen Hosts Virtual Job Fair April 29

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Harlingen Hires Virtual Job Fair

The Harlingen Hires Virtual Job Fair takes place 9 a.m. to noon April 29 and is currently registering job seekers. Current participating employers include those from law enforcement, government, insurance, retail, call centers, service industry, hospitality and more. Job seekers can register online. There is no fee for either employers or job seekers to participate in the job fair. Registration takes about 30 seconds. Once registered, job seekers may upload…

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Time for the Great American Clean-Up

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Keep McAllen Beautiful is spring cleaning the city of McAllen with its annual Great American Clean-Up and Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off. KMB is asking interested individuals to gather their favorite people and create a small group of up to do a litter clean-up around town April 5 through May 1. The Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off is April 17, part of the Great American Clean-up. “Put on your cleaning shoes…

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