On The Rio

Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse plays in Pharr Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse plays in Pharr Details Published: Friday, 14 August 2026 22:46 PHARR — Sometime in the late 1970s, near the historic Hidalgo Pumphouse, an ordinary homemade tortilla became the center of an extraordinary story. According to family members, Paula Rivera was preparing ...

Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year Details Published: Friday, 14 August 2026 22:37 AUSTIN – The biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, the Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), had a record number of teams and overall participants in the 30th it...

Discover the Secret Language of Birds at Quinta Mazatlán Discover the Secret Language of Birds at Quinta Mazatlán Details Published: Friday, 14 August 2026 21:53 Birds are often heard long before they are seen. Learning to recognize their songs can transform an ordinary walk into an exciting wildlife adventure. On Saturday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m., Quin...

STHS hosts community blood drive STHS hosts community blood drive Details Published: Friday, 14 August 2026 21:50 The United States is facing a severe blood shortage, prompting the American Red Cross to issue only the second national blood crisis declaration in its history. Since June, blood donations have declined by 25% nationwid...

Enchanted Rock SNA opens new backcountry area for day usage Enchanted Rock SNA opens new backcountry area for day usage Details Published: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 23:11 FREDERICKSBURG – One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newest expansions, the Backcountry Area, is slated to open for expanded public day use on July 7. This is the first phase of open...

Metro McAllen launches free downtown bus circulator Metro McAllen launches free downtown bus circulator Details Published: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 23:07 Metro McAllen today officially launched the Downtown Circulator, a free new transit service designed to help visitors and residents effortlessly navigate McAllen’s downtown corridor. The circulator i...

STC Continuing Education begins free CPR courses STC Continuing Education begins free CPR courses Details Published: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 23:00 Joey Gomez MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College Continuing Education and Workforce Development are offering free CPR, Basic Life Support and first aid courses which are set to take place every weekend t...

Edinburg Cultural Arts partners with UTRGV Dance & Edinburg Arts Foundation for premiere of “RADICLE: The First Seed to Sprout” Edinburg Cultural Arts partners with UTRGV Dance & Edinburg Arts Foundation for premiere of “RADICLE: The First Seed to Sprout” Details Published: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 22:51 Edinburg, TX - The City of Edinburg, in partnership with UTRGV Dance and the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will host the cont...

Preview the future Military Museum in Harlingen at temporary visitor center Preview the future Military Museum in Harlingen at temporary visitor center Details Published: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 22:42 Harlingen, TX - The Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the Marine Military Academy (MMA) are inviting visitors to get a glimpse into a new military heritage center in Harling...

MOSTH announces next phase of Freddy Gonzalez Exhibit MOSTH announces next phase of Freddy Gonzalez Exhibit Details Published: Tuesday, 07 July 2026 22:37 The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) announces that the Freddy Gonzalez exhibit will enter its next phase after August 2 as part of a preservation and redesign process tied to the beginning of c...