Culture

Brownsville’s Holiday Village Lights Up Dean Porter Park

Brownsville’s beloved holiday tradition, The Holiday Village Brownsville, is now open at Dean Porter Park, enchanting thousands of visitors with
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Texas Arbor Day celebrated with tree planting

By Karla Averanga To mark Texas Arbor Day and embrace the Lorax’s important message of caring for the planet, the
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Global Tradition of Thanksgiving

The Pilgrims’ 1621 harvest feast near Plymouth, Massachusetts, often referred to as “The First Thanksgiving,” was a singular event, not
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Vietnam veteran to share struggles and triumphs

The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Fernando Alvarez Vietnam Story,” a documentary featuring
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An election about elections

A South Texas town asks itself who should run voting operations. By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “An election about
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Lawmakers urged to change abortion laws

Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws after reports on pregnant women’s deaths By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune
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McAllen Wins Highest International Designation Again

At the 67th Annual International Festival & Events Association (IFEA) Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the City of McAllen celebrated an
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Veterans Day Flag Laying Ceremony

We warmly invite community members to participate in a special Veterans Day Flag Laying Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at
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Winter Wonderland and Christmas Tree Lighting

As winter’s magic approaches, Downtown Pharr is set to transform into a Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 6, 2024, from
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“Remember Them” Ancestry Event

Commemorate Dia de los Muertos by building your family tree. Students, family and friends are invited to discover your own
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