Brownsville indie rock band Cannon The Dealers to debut album at festival
“Wait, you guys are actually from Brownsville?” singer and rhythm guitarist Nicholas Tamayo, 29, recalls a listener asking.
Soul of South Texas: Freddy Fender Museum opens in San Benito
SAN BENITO — For his family and fans, the opening of the Freddy Fender Museum keeps alive the spirit of one of the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest legends.
NYC-based director bringing theater summer camp to the RGV
Edinburg native and arts enthusiast, Brisa Areli Muñoz, is making her annual return to her hometown to host a summer theatre camp in an effort to continue inspiring creativity in the area.
Carín León gives the Valley back-to-back nights on his new tour
Latin Grammy winner Carín León is coming to the Valley for not just one but two nights at Hidalgo’s Payne Arena for his DeSonora Para El Mundo Tour 2026.
Gladys Porter Zoo to host 12th annual Brew at the Zoo fundraiser
Gladys Porter Zoo is partnering with Whataburger to host the 12th annual Brew at the Zoo on Saturday in support of wildlife conservation efforts.
‘A good time’: How the Bee Czar organized a Honey Fest in Combes
COMBES — Days before the inaugural Honey Fest, Walter Schumacher, known as the “Bee Czar,” and his beekeeper trainees carried about 20 crates full of bees further away from the event space.
Centuries of migration: With music and movement, McAllen celebrates monarchs
Rhythmic drumbeats and a vibrant sea of orange will set the tone at Quinta Mazatlan this Saturday as McAllen gathers to celebrate pollinator power with the return of Monarch Fest: A Party For The Planet.
South Texas Comic Con brings new celebrity guests to McAllen
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Comic Con!
San Benito woman celebrates 104th birthday, cites healthy lifestyle for longevity
HARLINGEN — Vicenta Barrientos says she made it to her 104th birthday by making chiles and nopales a part of her daily diet.
‘Anna in the Tropics’ opens at Brownsville’s Camille Playhouse
BROWNSVILLE — In the steam of the tropics the hands diligently roll cigars.