Brownsville runner completes Boston Marathon, moves on to longer races
With a time of 2:54.12, Brownsville native Art Hurtado finished 2,056th among 25,314 runners overall in the 126th Boston Marathon, as the race returned April 18 to Patriot Day on a picture perfect day for racing.
Earth Friendly: Gladys Porter Zoo hosts Party for the Planet
While a visit to Gladys Porter Zoo is always a celebration, Saturday visitors got invited to a zoo-wide party—for planet Earth.
Dos Olivos Market makes a grand appearance in Harlingen
HARLINGEN – If you’re a fan of Spanish wine, olive oil and things rare to the Texas palate, you don’t have to travel across the ocean any longer.
Grammy-winning mariachis visit Valley
HARLINGEN - The young musicians exploded with a powerful rendition of “Popurri de Sones”, their energetic mariachi rhythms welcoming the visitors.
Comic Con returns to McAllen, and it’s bringing Chuck Norris and Chandler Riggs
Martial artist and action movie legend Chuck Norris will be in McAllen this weekend along with actors Chandler Riggs, Steven Ogg and Alana Masterson from “The Walking Dead” for the South Texas Comic Con.
Sacred works: Edinburg group exhibit showcases religious iconography, Valley culture
EDINBURG — Latin culture and religious iconography were some of the colorful sights on display in the artwork adorning the walls here at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library on Wednesday.
BiG Heroes Autism Fun Run and Walk Saturday in Laguna Vista
Registration continues for Saturday’s Second Annual Big Heroes Autism Fun Run and Walk, which is from 8-11 a.m. starting at Roloff Park in Laguna Vista.
Brownsville residents befriend gaggle of geese
The geese had definitely come to the right place.
Joyful day: As Valley celebrates Easter, parks are filled
Beach Park Waterpark opens weekends starting Saturday
Imagine bringing your own picnic, parking for free and using the park’s inner tubes, life vests and boogie boards at no cost as you and your family enjoy Beach Park Waterpark on South Padre Island.