Magic awaits you: 2023 Hidalgo Festival of Lights to begin
“Magic awaits you” is the theme for the 32nd annual Hidalgo Festival of Lights. City officials on Tuesday announced details of the city’s month-long celebration of Christmas, which includes events at Payne Arena, and the Hidalgo City Hall Plaza.
‘Castilian Roses in December’ to open soon in San Benito
SAN BENITO — It’s December, and Our Lady of Guadalupe will soon enjoy her feast day.
Free concert focuses on traditional Latin American Christmas music
“Navidad Latinoamericana en Concierto” is a free concert bringing traditional Christmas music from all over the Latin world to Edinburg and Brownsville this weekend.
Retired Brownsville prof, Cuban exile reflects on growing up in Puerto Rico
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Emeritus Professor of Literature and Culture Eduardo Del Rio recently published a book titled “CubaRican” about his experiences as a Cuban exile growing up in Puerto Rico, a familiar experience shared by Latinos who have moved from their native country.
Salvation Army, RGV Vipers spend Thanksgiving serving those in need
McALLEN — The Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon held Thursday helps spread joy, love and hope to those in need with help from staff, community members and the RGV Vipers.
Robert Runyon’s grandson kept Brownsville, Rio Grande Valley history alive
When Brownsville lost Doug Perkins, it lost not only a true friend but a flesh-and-blood link to its early history.
Harlingen’s First Methodist Church serves annual Thanksgiving Meal
HARLINGEN — Volunteers at the First Methodist Church were ready to serve.
Brownsville Porter’s Emile Perez to dance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
When Porter Early College High School’s Emile Perez dances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, she and her family will have made good on their promise to her grandmother that they would do whatever it took to get her there.
Brownsville, Harlingen shelters host feasts for those in need
It’s the time of year when the prospect of a serious feast looms large, and when charity organizations and homeless shelters go all out to make sure those less fortunate don’t get left out.
Free concert in Brownsville to promote local businesses
Shop Local Brownsville is teaming up with the Brownsville Police Department, Brownsville Sports Park and about 30 locally owned, independent businesses in offering a free concert at the sports park from 6 to 11 p.m. on Nov. 25 to bring attention to Small Business Saturday.