Culture

McAllen Convention Center to Host Fiesta de Palmas

Annual cultural celebration to feature music, dance, food, family activities, and local flair Get ready to celebrate one of the
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McAllen Wins Highest Designation & Multiple Awards from International Festivals & Events Association

 Representatives from Cities World-wide gathered for 70th Annual Convention   The City of McAllen recently earned 49 awards, including an
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Mission Historical Museum Celebrates Culture & Tradition at the Upcoming Día de los Muertos Folklife

MISSION, TEXAS — The City of Mission and the Mission Historical Museum invite the community to come together in celebration
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A Fairytale Night for the Whole Family: Cinderella Comes to McAllen

This fall, McAllen families can look forward to an evening of storybook wonder. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, World Ballet
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Magic Unveiled with H-E-B: McAllen Holiday Parade 2025 Brings “Christmas Across America” to Life

The countdown to the most magical event of the season is in full swing! The 12th annual McAllen Holiday Parade presented
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We Will Not Be Silenced: Pride, Resistance, and Belonging This Latinx Heritage Month

Every year, September 15 marks the start of the month-long celebration known as Latinx Heritage Month. The month is meant
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Latinos Redefine Prosperity

State of Hispanic Wealth Report – Breaking Stereotypes and Building Wealth  San Diego- The Hispanic Wealth Project™ (HWP) and The
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Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G to Headline

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup, setting the stage for another unforgettable year
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Are ‘Bread and Circuses’ Dismantling Democracy? New Book Warns of the Hidden Cost of Modern

By Kurt Warner In ancient Rome, poet and satirist Juvenal used the phrase “bread and circuses” to refer to superficial
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The Poet Mariachi: Finding Voice, Culture, and Empowerment in the Borderlands

When Macedonio García, Sr. sang while working in the fields of Texas, the West Coast, and beyond, he carried the
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