VA is working to eliminate food insecurity among veterans and their families with a free drive-thru food pantry on Dec. 14 at Harlingen Health Care Clinic. The drive lasts from 9-11 a.m., or while supplies last, at the clinic’s location at 2601 Veterans Drive. Veterans must be enrolled in health care at the VA Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System and present a valid VA identification card to confirm their veteran status.…
Quinta Mazatlan invites the public to experience the spirit of the season at the “Holiday Night Shopping” with music and local artists selling their works inspired by nature on Dec. 14 from 6-8 p.m. The one-night free event features the award-winning South Texas artist Jessica Monroe known for her oil paintings inspired by the natural world. Her paintings bring awareness of environmental issues and celebrate the beauty of nature. Monroe…
Holidays in the Rio Grande Valley involve a lot more than your average Christmas tree, a lighted menorah, wrapping and unwrapping gifts, and eating too much turkey. The Valley is in Texas, where everything is big, including holiday events in McAllen. The city will host everything from parades to shopping events and holiday music from an orchestra and a wind ensemble to “The Nutcracker.” Dream Land Then there’s the South…
The International Museum of Art & Science hosts its annual Holiday Market at the Museum on Dec. 9 with an array of local artisans, a gallery talk from a guest curator, Gingerbread Challenge workshops and the annual Christmas Tree Forest community exhibition. IMAS says the Holiday Market at the Museum will be a haven for both art enthusiasts and holiday lovers. Admission is included with a discounted general admission price…
Visit South Padre Island is offering a lineup of fun and festive holiday events for the 2023 season. From the annual tree lighting ceremony to festive parades, the destination serves holiday cheer and rolls out the red and green carpet for locals and visitors alike. “We’re decking the palms this holiday season and creating the ultimate Winter Warmerland paradise in South Texas,” said Blake Henry, Visit South Padre Island executive…
DHR Health Clinics in collaboration with the Edinburg Boys and Girls Club hosts “Joy to the World,” a festive event featuring holiday traditions from around the globe, on Dec. 9. The event taking place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the DHR Health Medical Office Parking Lot (1100 E. Dove Avenue in McAllen) is free and open to the public. DHR Health Clinics Chief Ambulatory Officer Veronica Villarreal describes the “Joy to…
The holidays are upon the Rio Grande Valley and the City of Weslaco is ready to celebrate with community participation in the Weslaco Chamber Santa Dash and Lighted Christmas Parade, both on Dec. 9. The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and RGV Theme Runs come together to host the return of the annual Santa Dash fun run. Participants will kick off the Weslaco Christmas Parade at 5 p.m., with each 5K…
McAllen is once again gearing up for its South Pole Illuminated Festival 2023, presented by H-E-B, which takes place Nov. 29 through Dec. 30. Kicking off the festival is the official McAllen Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. In an announcement this week, dignitaries, sponsors and community partners revealed the “festive magic” that will soon take over the McAllen Convention Center grounds. A multitude of attractions…
McAllen Holiday Parade organizers have extended the deadline to submit an entry for the McAllen Holiday Shoebox Parade to Nov. 20 by 5 p.m. at McAllen City Hall, Office of Communications. The winning entries will be premiered in a televised production in stadium, on MCN and on all streaming platforms on Dec. 2, right before the McAllen Holiday Parade steps off. The contest is open to children, adults, families, schools,…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will honor Sam Saldivar and Sabrina Walker-Hernandez as its 2023 Man and Woman of the Year at its Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 8. The chamber will roll out the red carpet in celebration of their outstanding contributions at the Region One Service Center, located at 1900 West Schunior Street. Tickets are available online or by contacting the chamber at 956-383-4974 or information@edinburg.com. This…