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McAllen’s Temple Emanuel celebrates fourth day of Hanukkah

McALLEN — Just after 5 p.m. Sunday at Temple Emanuel, the doors to the sanctuary were closed as dozens of congregants awaited the start of the religious school’s annual Hanukkah program, “A Night of Music, Lights and Latkes”.

Photo Gallery: McAllen’s Temple Emanuel celebrates fourth day of Hanukkah

McALLEN — Temple Emanuel hosted its annual Hanukkah celebration here Sunday — which marked the fourth night of the eight-day celebration.

Harlingen District 2 neighborhood watch hosting toy drive

Harlingen District 2’s neighborhood watch program is busy collecting toys for its holiday giveaway.

Primera festival to feature ice skating rink

An ice skating rink is coming to Primera as part of the city’s second annual Winter Festival.

Edinburg family hoping for Christmas outside of hospital as son battles illness

EDINBURG — Nallely Garza and her husband Pedro Garcia first noticed something was amiss as they tried to enjoy a walk at Doolittle Nature Park with their two young boys on a Spring day in 2022.

Blue Santa event Friday to distribute toys for Edinburg residents

The Edinburg Police Department will host its Blue Santa toy giveaway event at 6 p.m. Friday at Promenade Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. in Edinburg.

Brownsville filmmaker’s film to be screened for World AIDS Day

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Valley AIDS Council is collaborating with Brownsville filmmaker Dolissa Medina and contemporary arts organization Visual AIDS to screen the annual “Day With(out) Art” film.

Harlingen VA to host drive-thru food pantry

Veterans are getting a helping hand for the holidays.

Vicky’s Christmas Toy Giveaway to be held in Harlingen

A teenager’s death has led to the seventh anniversary of Vicky’s Christmas Toy Giveaway.

Camille Lightner Playhouse, Brownsville Fire Department to hold toy drive

BROWNSVILLE — Wanna help write a toy story?