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McAllen Public Library will welcome the community to its free, in-person ninth annual South Texas Book Festival Oct. 27-31 at the library on 4001 North 23rd Street. The festival features a diverse group of national, regional and local authors participating in readings and panel discussions. Also on the schedule are crafts, food trucks and other activities. This year, the festival will include a special night just for the over 18…

South Texas Book Festival Goes Virtual

October 25, 2020

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McAllen Public Library kicks off its seventh annual South Texas Book Festival Oct. 29, going virtual and including literary sessions for adults. At 7 p.m. Oct. 29, adults may join “Poetry & Wine: An Evening of Literature” with two celebrated poets from South Texas. Participants can enjoy a favorite beverage at home while listening to 2020 Texas Poet Laureate Emmy Perez and Jose Antonio Rodriguez. Both will read from their…

City of McAllen Receives 97 Marketing Awards

August 25, 2019

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The City of McAllen was recently host to the Texas Festival and Events Association Annual Conference, bringing in festivals and events representatives from around the state. The highlight of the annual gathering is the Kaliff Marketing Awards. These recognize the best of the best among the various Texas festivals and events. The City of McAllen earned 97 awards for various events it hosts within their respective budget categories. A total…