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SAN BENITO — The San Benito Historical Society held the official presentation ceremony for the marker at 143 Freddy Fender Lane.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Sea Turtle, Inc. plans to say a fond farewell and welcome a new chapter in its history with a land dedication ceremony at the site of its former hospital and now in-construction Rehabilitation and Research Center.

McALLEN — The city of McAllen has once again won the It’s Time Texas challenge in the Large City category, making that six times in a row.

Like many throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Mission native Logan Dovalina found something to occupy his time. For him, that something was tending to a local butterfly garden in Mission.

After a three-year hiatus, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its food festival. 

The city of Brownsville has announced the top three local finalists to create a mural downtown, and they want your input. 

HARLINGEN — Valley View Senior Living resident Phyllis Ford will be turning 100 on April 14.

Whether monetarily, in resources or in sentiment, the Rio Grande Valley has not been the exception when it comes to supporting the Uvalde community after the school shooting there cost the lives of innocents in May 2022.

SAN BENITO — Capping years of work, the San Benito Historical Society is placing a state historical marker at hometown hero Freddy Fender’s family home, honoring the Grammy Award-winning singer who’s the top attraction in the city billed as the birthplace of conjunto music.

EDINBURG — Although the past several days have been gloomy and rainy, this did not stop the Easter activities. In fact, some found ways to celebrate the holiday indoors and out of the rain.