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Here’s our horror movie picks to welcome Halloween 

Haven’t you heard the news? Halloween is arriving soon. Since the month started, I’ve been working on my 31 Days of Horror, in which I...

Tradition travels: McAllen ofrenda colors airport with Dia de los Muertos vibes

McALLEN — Among the shades of purple and orange, the candlelight and sweet smell of pan de muertos, 17-year-old Frida Perez stood and bellowed the words of “Amor Eterno.” Attendees joined Perez in the chorus, their voices crescendoing throughout the airport.

Horror club brings back movie nights for October

McALLEN — Halloween is when we expect ghosts, goblins and other unfriendly creatures to roam free for the night. But if you’re looking for an early fright, look no further than downtown McAllen.

Bats in Texas, including the Valley, facing population challenges

Just in time for Halloween, Bat Week is upon us.

New music: Brownsville composer releases ‘Textile Fantasies’

Believe it or not, scattered around the world is a small community whose members are united by an unusual passion: the toy piano.

Brownsville artists demonstrate woodblock printmaking

For museum visitors, it’s not every day you see a steamroller in front of the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art on a Saturday morning, much less one making art prints.

Cowboys legends Nate Newton, Tony Hill to attend McAllen Holiday Parade

Sticking with tradition, city officials Friday announced the participation of the Dallas Cowboys for the upcoming McAllen Holiday Parade, this time bringing legendary Super Bowl champs Nate Newton and Tony Hill to the Rio Grande Valley’s largest Christmas shindig.

McAllen promises ‘biggest fiesta yet’ for 16th annual Fiesta de Palmas 

Fiesta de Palmas is celebrating its sweet 16 this weekend and the city of McAllen is calling it the “biggest fiesta yet.” The 16th annual...

Palm Valley Animal Shelter seeking community help to alleviate crowding

Palm Valley Animal Society is once again in need of help, having reached capacity and hoping to offer ways the public can help them alleviate crowding.