The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 42nd Collage Annual Gala Aug. 28. The IMAS will be honoring the City of McAllen for its steadfast support of the museum and its mission for 54 years. Each year, the funds raised through Collage help the museum fulfill its mission by presenting a wide range of engaging art and science exhibits. It also presents cultural events and educational programs to all…
The McAllen International Airport is the recipient of a $15,679,241 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. This grant comes from supplemental funding under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019. McAllen International Airport intends to use this federal funding to improve drainage and erosion control for the airport and its surrounding facilities. Funding will complete phase seven of eight to enclose open drainage canals that attract wildlife on the airfield to…
Most mornings, while enjoying a cup of coffee, Kim Edwards-Garza spends this quiet time before her workday with God. “I fill up my soul with His Word, and it enables me to tackle any problem or stress I may have that day,” she said. Born and raised in McAllen, and a graduate of Memorial High School, Edwards-Garza earned a degree in marketing at St. Edward’s University in Austin. She later…
The McAllen Holiday Parade will return to a live, in-person presentation this year on Dec. 4. The parade will step off at 6 p.m. from the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd., and will head out on the 1.5-mile parade route. Here, spectators can gather and enjoy the sights and sounds of the entire parade. “We invite the entire Rio Grande Valley to come to McAllen and enjoy…
McAllen residents can borrow – for free – various lawn and garden tools and equipment for residential beautification. The McAllen Community Tool Shed, created by the McAllen City Commission, allows residents to borrow tools for up to 72 hours at a time. McAllen is the only municipality south of San Antonio to offer such a program. “This is a wonderful program for our community, because while residents may have the…
Local advertising and communications professional A.B. Barrera has been named to serve as a member of the American Advertising Federation District 10’s board of directors. As a member of the board’s executive committee, Barrera will serve as the district chair for Conferences and Conventions. District 10 encompasses the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The District 10 board of directors also oversees 19 American Advertising Federation chapter clubs within…
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,…
The Mental Health Festival by Mental Monarchs takes place July 17 with activities for the entire family. The event includes live music, pop-up shops, butterfly parade, a farmers market and children’s activities. A best-dressed doggy pageant also takes place at 3 p.m.
Ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle? Join South Texas Health System to hear from celebrity personal trainer and author Sarah Koudiuzian at this seminar July 17. The seminar takes place in two sessions, one in person and another on Zoom. The live program includes a special exercise routine and a live cooking demonstration, as well as a mini health expo. The live session one takes place 10-11 a.m., while…
At 16, Eliza Garza’s father ignited the raspa flame within her. Her dad saw that South Padre Island needed a raspa stand. He believed his family could run it every summer. Garza carried that flame with her as she finished high school and worked as an event planner, fundraiser, energy broker and idea generator. Last year, a friend of Garza’s took charge of the Beach Resort at South Padre Island…