Ready to roll: Edinburg marks opening of new ‘pretty sick’ skatepark
EDINBURG — Skaters, rollerbladers and bikers of all ages gathered around the new skate park in Edinburg on Wednesday excited to be the first people to glide across the new ramps.
History through art: McAllen Heritage Center showcases 1930s postcard mural
The McAllen Heritage Center has added color to its walls with the addition of a new mural that represents the city and its history.
Jumping for joy: Bunny hop among Easter event festivities in Mercedes
MERCEDES — Children of all ages were lined up ready to compete in the bunny hop sack race. At the count of three — they were off, each with determination on their faces as they raced for the finish line.
UFO Festival flying into Edinburg over weekend
The city of Edinburg is gearing up to host its UFO Festival and Conference this weekend for the ninth annual event.
Longest Causeway Run will set the pace Saturday
Registration continues for the 38th Annual Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk on Saturday, when an anticipated 1,500 walkers and runners will cross the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge from Port Isabel to South Padre Island.
Coping mechanisms: Activities, techniques at forefront of combating RGV’s pandemic stresses
DONNA — While the COVID-19 pandemic may not be over, the Rio Grande Valley has come a long way from those first days and weeks when the coronavirus sent fear and panic rippling through our community.
BorderFest returns to Hidalgo after 1-year absence with emphasis on local culture
HIDALGO — BorderFest returned with a bang on this weekend with an emphasis on Mexican-American culture intended to remind the Rio Grande Valley what it’s like to celebrate life with family and friends.
Photo Gallery: BorderFest returns to Hidalgo after 1-year absence with emphasis on local culture
Manuel Hinojosa creates world of art on display now
A story goes along with every painting that Port Isabel artist Manuel Hinojosa has on display at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, one of the largest exhibitions yet of his art.
Living testimony: Museum exhibit memorializing COVID casualties to open this month
A living testimony. This is perhaps the best way to describe a new exhibit at the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg, an exhibit designed to memorialize some of the casualties in the Rio Grande Valley due to COVID-19, as told by their survivors.