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Concert set for 7 p.m. Friday at Valley Keyboards in McAllen

Valley Keyboards will host a performance titled “Opera and Songs: From Europe to the Americas” featuring soprano Hannah Moreno and pianist Érico Feire Bezerra at 7 p.m. today, June 2, in Miller Recital Hall, 900 Harvey Ave. in McAllen.

Food Bank RGV’s Empty Bowls are ready to be painted this Saturday

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is inviting the public to its Empty Bowls Paint Party Kick-off, which is set to transpire at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport.

LUPE, UTRGV farmworker movement exhibition on display at Alamo museum

The city of Alamo’s museum is hosting a new exhibit depicting the influence of the farmworker movement titled “El Movimiento Continúa: Cultivando Nuestras Semillas,” or “The Movement Continues: Cultivating Our Roots,” officials announced.

Friendship of Women in Brownsville to hold gallery walk, wine and cheese social

The community non-profit organization Friendship of Women, Inc. will celebrate its work through an event called “The Power of Hope” on Thursday at the George Ramirez Performing Arts Academy, 543 E 11th St., in downtown Brownsville.

Teach for America Educator Profile: Haylin Luna

Haylin Luna is a 2021 Corps Member with Teach For America. She’s currently finishing her second year teaching AP Chemistry and AP Physics (both standard and Dual Language) at PSJA Collegiate School of Health Professions.

Photo Gallery: McAllen ISD high schoolers battle in annual Tech Wars event

High school students at McAllen ISD participated in its annual Tech Wars on May 16 at DQ Fan Field at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Cardboard boat regatta charts course for fun in Edinburg

EDINBURG — The U.S.S. Danger Zone set sail early Friday evening with Maverick and Goose rowing through uncharted waters, racing their way from either side of the pool.

Brownsville Historical Association holds rummage sale fundraiser

BROWNSVILLE — The parking lot outside the Brownsville Heritage Museum bustled with activity Saturday as passersby walked along the tables piled with items, books and appliances for the Brownsville Historical Association’s Clutter for a Cause fundraising event.

Beer fest coming to Harlingen Field

HARLINGEN — Harlingen Field is set to stage the summer’s frothiest celebration as city leaders gear up to tap into barrels of craft beer from across Texas for the city’s newest festival.

Village in the Valley preparing for Juneteenth celebration

Village in the Valley will be hosting its third annual Juneteenth Perfecting Unity Celebration in observance of the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of slavery’s end.