DHR Health Brownsville invites the community to take charge of their health and celebrate the season in a healthy way with their first ever Fall Fest and Health Fair on Oct. 25. The 8 a.m.-to-noon event takes place at the DHR Health Brownsville Hospital at 4750 North Expressway 77. The free, family-friendly event will provide a range of activities for children, including a costume contest and the Brownsville Police Department’s…
Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System will be accepting and disposing of prescription medications from the community during the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24. Individuals (not only veterans) can use the local VA facilities in Harlingen and McAllen to dispose of unused controlled substance prescription medications. VA holds Medication Take Back Days to align with the bi-annual U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Take Back…
At the southernmost point of Texas, where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf, the Port of Brownsville is driving a new era of growth and opportunity. Vessels, trains and trucks traverse the port’s industrial landscape, signaling more than just cargo in motion. This is the economic engine driving the Rio Grande Valley’s economy. As the only deepwater seaport located on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Port of Brownsville has become a…
The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is now accepting registrations for its six-session business development program for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The program begins Nov. 11 in collaboration with South Texas College, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center, Olive Marketing and Leadership Empowerment Group. The program covers essential topics for business growth, including leadership, team development, branding, marketing, social media strategy and…
Fiesta de Palmas takes place this weekend, Oct. 17-19, at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing with it three days of live music, international food, family fun and performances that bring the community together. Drawing thousands of attendees each year, the festival shines a spotlight on the Rio Grande Valley as a hub for arts, culture and entertainment. As South Texas’ largest cultural music festival, the music lineup includes a mix…
The International Museum of Art & Science invites the community to honor loved ones and celebrate cultural traditions at its annual Día de los Muertos Festival & Market on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is a day-long celebration of art, music, food and community. General admission includes access to the festival, hands-on activities including a community piñata-fied mural, the museum’s exhibits, artisan vendors and the…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has named Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. and Veronica Gonzales as the recipients of the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year Awards. Both honorees will be recognized at the chamber’s Centennial Installation and Awards Banquet on Nov. 1. Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. has served the City of Edinburg for more than two decades.…
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the largest state community banking association in the nation, recently honored Lone Star National Bank in McAllen with four Best of Community Banking Awards. LSNB received a Best of Show Gold Eagle award for its “Starr County Volunteerism” community service entry, a Gold Eagle Award for its “Cowboy Cash” innovation entry, a Silver Eagle Award for its “Client Testimonials” marketing entry, and a Bronze…
Nayelli Valdemar was ebullient on a sun-splashed September morning in looking out the windows of her newly expanded business. Valdemar’s Funky Flower Shop in Mercedes enjoyed a chamber of commerce ribbon cutting in mid-September to commemorate a doubling of the square footage of her business. The new floor space of Funky Flower at 400 square feet may not register much excitement at the H-E-B stores where she once worked. It…
McAllen Public Library is partnering with South Texas College to offer free GED and English as a Second Language classes beginning Oct. 13. Classes will take place at MPL locations and are open to qualifying students seeking to improve their English or earn a high school equivalency diploma. “Hosting these classes is one more way we can connect our community to free educational opportunities,” said Kate Horan, Library Director. “We…