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Weslaco chamber says 2023 Onion Fest scored record attendance

If you were wondering how many people are a fan of onions, specifically the 1015 onions, get a load of this.

La Posada Providencia dedicates new facilities

SAN BENITO — A warm orange fresh and glowing embraced the new community center where immigrants will now enjoy meals, classes, legal aid, and mental health services.

Brownsville Diocese to commemorate last days of Lent

The commencement of Holy Week marked the ending of the Lenten season, and the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville has announced its plans to observe the Triduum.

Disney magic returns to the Rio Grande Valley

If you’re looking for a place where you can live out your childhood dream of seeing Disney movies come to life while also escaping the Valley heat, you’re in luck.

Ecotourism center hosts speaker; Laguna Atascosa subject of presentation

George “Georgie” Garcia, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service visitor center manager at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, will give a talk at the South Texas Ecotourism Center on April 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the STEC multipurpose room.

Do the wave: Annual surfing championship returns to SPI

A “board meeting” is scheduled for this month on South Padre Island with the return of the Texas State Surfing Championship at Isla Blanca Park.

Little Joe y La Familia headlining the 2023 Edinburg Music Fest

The Edinburg Music Fest is making its return with a performance from Tejano music artist Little Joe y La Familia headlining this year’s event.

Change in operation hours leads to increase in adoptions at Brownsville animal shelter

A pilot program to get more animals adopted at the Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center, or simply known as the Brownsville Animal Shelter, is working.

Photo Gallery: 7th annual Monarch Festival at Quinta Mazatlan

McALLEN — Many attended Quinta Mazatlan's annual Monarch Festival here on Saturday, with some decked out in colorful butterfly wings and costumes. For Quinta Mazatlan,...

Bronco 956 dancing his way to social media stardom

In the five or so months since videos of him dancing at the Alamo Flea Market began acquiring hundreds of thousands of views, the man known as Bronco 956 has become nearly ubiquitous on social media platforms for users throughout the Rio Grande Valley.