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Van Gogh ‘immersive experience’ paints McAllen Convention Center with beauty, vibrance

McALLEN — Walking through the exhibition room here at the McAllen Convention Center one is immediately in awe of the bright yet cool colors and history displayed, which seemed to shimmer fluidly from work to work, evoking a surreal atmosphere where the boundaries of a three-dimensional room and art meet.

McAllen announces two telenovela stars to join holiday parade

Two Mexican soap opera stars will join this year’s Christmas festivities.

USPS seeks help with ‘Operation Santa’ program

You can help fulfill a child’s holiday wishes by signing up for Operation Santa, a program by the United States Postal Service. The postal service...

Deputies distribute Thanksgiving dinners, warm sweets on frigid night in Elsa

ELSA — With rosy cheeks and bundles of sweaters, residents from across the Rio Grande Valley gathered here to enjoy fall-themed festivities in the South Texas cold (50 degrees), and even walked away with a turkey.

Ozanam Center in Brownsville gives away hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys

The Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center homeless shelter distributed free turkeys and all the makings for a traditional Thanksgiving meal to more than 500 Cameron County families on Wednesday, courtesy of Walmart, H-E-B and other benefactors to its food pantry.

Mass of celebrants turn out for H-E-B’s special holiday event in Harlingen

HARLINGEN — H-E-B’s annual Feast of Sharing visited Harlingen on Wednesday, filling the banquet room at the Harlingen Convention Center with music and hundreds if not thousands of attendees over the course of the day.

Starbucks Red Cup Day scheduled for Nov. 17

Mark your calendars because Starbucks is getting ready to spread some holiday cheer. On Thursday, Nov. 17, Starbucks will hold its Red Cup Day and...

Children’s Bereavement Center RGV hosts Family Day Out

The Children’s Bereavement Center-Rio Grande Valley partnered with the Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club to host a special event Saturday from 9-2 p.m. for grieving families at Big Red’s Ranch in San Benito.

McAllen ceremony exhibits gratitude, reverence on Veterans Day

McALLEN — The sound of patriotic music carried through the air as dozens of veterans and supporters filled the bleachers here at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas.

Photo Gallery: McAllen ceremony exhibits gratitude, reverence on Veterans Day

McALLEN — The sound of patriotic music carried through the air as dozens of veterans and supporters filled the bleachers here at the Veterans...