Photo Gallery: Edinburg’s FridaFest honors Mexican icon Kahlo
EDINBURG — Lovers of Mexican art, culture and history gathered here Saturday at the courtyard of Edinburg City Hall for the 10th annual FridaFest, which honors iconic 20th century artist Frida Kahlo.
Star volunteer: Red Cross honors Brownsville resident
Nancy Meidinger figures she’s Coconut Jack’s most consistent jet-ski-rental customer, and at 82, definitely the oldest — and probably the only one who knew Elvis and jogged with Willie Nelson.
100 years young: Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates milestone birthday of Galápagos tortoise
BROWNSVILLE — There are a few key elements to throwing a birthday party: a cake, guests and of course, the age of the birthday boy or girl.
San Benito native cycling across two countries for cancer
SAN BENITO — It’s always a journey.
McAllen continues adding festivities to jam-packed MXLAN lineup
McALLEN — “Te Regalo” singer Carla Morrison will be gracing the MXLAN stage this year in addition to Lucha Libre for the annual event, which is already jam-packed with festivities celebrating Mexico.
Edinburg’s FridaFest turns 10 this weekend
The city of Edinburg’s annual celebration paying homage to the beloved early 20th century artist, Frida Kahlo, is turning 10 this weekend and organizers are observing the milestone with several festivities, including art exhibits, chalk art, a look-alike contest, a women’s empowerment panel and a motorcycle ride.
Muggles are celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday in McAllen
McALLEN — Muggles gathered here at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with trivia and cosplay, as one does during such occasions.
‘Meet Camille’ opens July 22-23 at Camille Playhouse in Brownsville
The Camille Playhouse will launch its Diamond Jubilee season with "Meet Camille," a two-day show July 22-23 featuring hit songs from its best musicals of the past 60 years.
Spectators enjoy patriotic songs at Marine Military Academy in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — The voice of the choir carried on the hot breath of summer across the field of red, white, and blue flags waving from the hands of the spectators in their folding chairs.
Revelers take in the sights at McAllen’s 95th annual Independence Day celebration
McALLEN — “Since I was a little kid, it’s been my favorite holiday!” exclaimed lifelong McAllen resident, Jorge Muñiz, shortly after the last mounted rider danced his horse down South Main Street to close out the city’s Fourth of July parade.