The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will close red snapper fishing in state waters on Nov. 20, at 11:59 p.m. until Jan. 2024. Federal waters remain closed until the summer. “While we are disappointed to close state waters earlier than we had hoped, the pattern of prolonged federal seasons highlights the success of Texas’ state-managed red snapper fishery,” said Robin Riechers, TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division director. “This year, anglers had a…
Academy Sports + Outdoors opens its first store in Harlingen in Harlingen today at 2833 West Expressway 83. The nearly 60,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027. Academy will host grand opening festivities today through Nov. 19. Throughout…
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…
The U.S. Department of State is offering faster processing times for U.S. passports for customers. Now, the routine processing of a passport application is now seven to 10 weeks, down from 10 to 13 weeks. The expeditated processing – for the additional $60 fee – is now three to five, down from seven to nine weeks. The processing times begin the day the U.S. Department of State receives the application…
The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign will soon be back in Harlingen, ushering in the festive spirit of Christmas. The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s primary fundraising initiative, providing programs and services throughout the year, including food assistance programs, shelter for people experiencing homelessness, emergency financial assistance, youth programs and disaster response. “From its humble origins in 1891 when a Salvation Army Captain used a crab pot…
The RGV Partnership Foundation is currently hosting its 36th annual Golf Tournament Raffle with ticket sales closing Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. Among the prizes up for grabs with $20 entries are tickets to Dallas Cowboys games, YETI items, and a one-night stay with breakfast at Casa De Palmas. The Golf Tournament Raffle is an opportunity for individuals to win prizes while supporting the RGV Scholarship Foundation. By purchasing raffle…
Hailing from the only two-year institution that competed, for the first time ever, at a national student team competition, South Texas College Sociology students took second place at the Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology Client Program Competition. STC students Cristian Mandujano, Claudia Ginez and Taylor Wurm competed at the event during AACS’s annual conference recently in Tampa, Fla. At the competition, the students presented their solution to an issue…
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,…
DHR Health hosts its annual “Circle of Care” Caregivers Conference on Nov. 18, offering valuable resources, support and empowerment to caregivers from across the Rio Grande Valley. DHR Health hosts the event in the month of November every year in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, and offers an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges faced by caregivers. The “Circle of Care” Caregivers Conference has been a longstanding initiative…
Aeromexico is now selling tickets for its upcoming daily nonstop service from McAllen International Airport to Mexico City, via Felipe Angeles International Airport. Flights begin on Feb. 1, 2024. “We are pleased to announce new nonstop service between McAllen and Mexico City. This new service further demonstrates our commitment to enhancing travel opportunities, fostering economic ties, and bringing families and friends closer together,” said Jeff Morgan, Aeromexico´s senior vice president…