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Their favorite things: Two-person exhibition displays excellent oil paintings and watercolors by master artists

“Mixing Oil & Water” by Sheri Rundell and Dennis Grover, currently on display at the Upper Valley Art League, firmly demonstrates the artistic mastery of both artists. Consisting of thirty-one works in oil by Rundell and 30 watercolors by Grover, this extensive exhibition speaks of observational clarity and a heartfelt reverence for their subjects. The exhibition title describes the artistic duo rather than announcing a tricky technique.

Warriors United to hold flag retirement ceremony in Brownsville

Warriors United in Arms will hold a flag retirement ceremony beginning around 9 a.m. Thursday at Veterans Park, 2500 Central Blvd., in Brownsville.

San Benito opens June film series

SAN BENITO — Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for a night at the movies — every Friday in June.

Art for sight and mind: ‘Microscape’ presents viewers with a fusion, experienced through artists’...

I walked into the “Microscape” exhibit expecting to see applied art, and instead ran head-on into what I consider fine art.

Garden View: Workshops from the Master Gardeners

Looking for gardening tips from instructors experienced with the Rio Grande Valley growing conditions?

Commentary: There’s plenty to eat at the beach

Our Gulf Coast hosts numerous species of shorebirds in winter, accommodating a diverse range of appetites and foraging styles. The tides, surf and sand serve enough bounty to go around. By spring, many of the visitors have returned to their breeding grounds but some of the more entertaining birds remain into the summer.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Harlingen open for summer fun

It was only the second day of the summer season and the squeaking of rubber soles on the basketball courts fired into the air.

Brownsville libraries to kick off summer reading program

The Brownsville Public Library will roll out its summer reading program with kick off parties Monday at both the Southmost and main branch libraries under the theme Adventure Begins at Your Library.

Photo Gallery: Community gathers to remember fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

BROWNSVILLE — A host of members from the public and veterans attended Cameron County’s largest Memorial Day ceremony here on Monday.

Valley housing authorities awarded federal funding

Several housing authorities across the Rio Grande Valley were recently awarded funding for maintenance and modernization.