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Whether snake handlers or jewelry, fishing rods or jerky, hunting gear or hats, you can find just about anything at this weekend's Texas Hunters and Sportsman’s Expo in McAllen.

EDINBURG — Lovers of Mexican art, culture and history gathered here Saturday at the courtyard of Edinburg City Hall for the 10th annual FridaFest, which honors iconic 20th century artist Frida Kahlo.

MISSION — The grounds of the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery has seen many of these ceremonies, and on Thursday morning it held another — in association with the Texas Veterans Land Board — for a veteran without a family present, but before a crowd who adopted him as their own.

McALLEN — Muggles gathered here at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with trivia and cosplay, as one does during such occasions.

Scouts from throughout the Rio Grande Valley have gathered for Camp Perry Summer Camp 2023 to earn merit badges, make rank, prepare for emergencies, care for the wounded and make new friends.

McALLEN — Hundreds of residents here crowded onto the risers along South Main Street on a sweltering Tuesday morning to take in the more than 70 patriotically decorated floats, cars, motorcycles and horses that participated in the city’s Fourth of July parade.

SAN BENITO — Resaca Fest returned to the city of San Benito with fanfare, food, fun and fireworks.

The feature film “SEEDS” wrapped up shooting in mid-June in Brownsville and Washington D.C., resulting in great memories and much anticipation for local cast and crew, three of whom spoke with The Brownsville Herald about the project.

McALLEN — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley expects a $1 million gift from Robert C. and Janet Vackar announced Wednesday to double the amount of scholarships for students studying mass communications from 40 to 80 annually.

Water splashing in children's faces as the boys and girls giggle and chase each other while their parents laugh and keep a watchful eye — it's summer in the Rio Grande Valley, and people who are just looking for a way to beat the heat soaked up these vibes at the new Pirate's Cove splash park in Edinburg on Monday.