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City of Pharr Draws Record 30,000 Attendees to 4th Annual Avocado Festival
The City of Pharr is celebrating the success of its 4th Annual Avocado Festival, which drew a record-breaking crowd of over 30-thousand people to Downtown Pharr on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surpassing attendance at each of the event’s previous three years
Domestic Violence Claims 160 Lives in Texas During 2025, New Report Reveals
Domestic violence claimed the lives of 160 Texans in 2025, according to a report released October 1, 2026, by the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV), documenting the continuing impact of intimate partner violence across the state.
Chano’s 33rd Annual Birthday Bash and Christmas Toy Drive to Benefit Children at McAllen...
Organizers of Chano’s 33rd Annual Birthday Bash and Christmas Toy Drive are preparing for another holiday fundraiser benefiting migrant children served by Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley at the McAllen Humanitarian Respite Center.
Over $20 Million In Career Training Grants Awarded Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced 84 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET)grants totaling over $20 million have been awarded to Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges; school districts; and open-enrollment charter schools.
STC Staff of the Year turns Experience into Service
Valeria Tovar’s commitment to students recently earned her recognition as South Texas College’s inaugural 2026 Staff Employee of the Year award for the Technology Campus and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE), one of five employees recognized collegewide.
Los Muertos Bailan Organizers Open Up Chalk Art Competition to Professional Artists Too
The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department invites local high school students to participate in the Los Muertos Bailan High School Chalk Art Competition on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as part of the City’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
Nighttime milling, paving operations begin on 3 Mile Rd/Buddy Owens Blvd
Nighttime milling and paving operations have begun on FM 1924 (3 Mile Road/Buddy Owens Boulevard) and will continue through the end of the year between FM 494 (Shary Road) and FM 1926 (23rd Street) in Mission and McAllen.
BPUB Director Recognized by State of Texas
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Director of Power Supply and Market Operations, Cory Carswell, was recognized by Gov. Greg Abbott for his service as a technical expert for the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO).
Governor Abbott Endorses Celeste Cabrera Huff for Texas House District 40
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his endorsement of Celeste Cabrera Huff for Texas House District 40 on October 6.
Pharr Invites the Community to Celebrate at the 4th Annual Avocado Festival, Oct. 10th
The Avocado Festival will take place on Saturday, October 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Downtown Pharr. Admission is free before 5:00 p.m. and $5 after 5:00 p.m. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission all day.
