Archive for October 2026
UTRGV to Present Evening of Short Plays by Texas Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios Oct. 29
UTRGV, Theatre, Alvaro Saar Rios, Distinguished Artist Series, Edinburg, Performing Arts, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg TX – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will present a Distinguished Artist Series evening of short plays by Texas playwright Alvaro Saar Rios on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201…
Read MoreEdinburg Chamber Accepting Float Applications for Dec. 4 Night of Lights Parade
Edinburg, Night of Lights Parade, Christmas, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Edinburg, Holiday, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting float applications for the 2026 Night of Lights Parade, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, in downtown Edinburg along Closner Boulevard. This year’s theme is “Christmas in the…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center Community Garden Accepting New Members
Edinburg, World Birding Center, Community Garden, Raised Bed Rentals, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center Community Garden is accepting new members, with raised bed rental spots currently available at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road in Edinburg. Raised bed rentals are $20 per year. The center provides seeds, water and…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center Offering Guided Bird Walks Oct. through December
Edinburg, World Birding Center, Guided Bird Walks, Birding, Fall Migration, Rio Grande Valley, Wildlife Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center is offering guided bird walks every Tuesday and Saturday from October through December, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road in Edinburg. Participants join a center naturalist…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center to Host Spooktacular 2026 Vendor Event Oct. 23
Edinburg, World Birding Center, Scenic Wetlands, Spooktacular, Halloween, Vendors, Family Event, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg World Birding Center will host Spooktacular 2026, a free family Halloween event, Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road in Edinburg. The event will feature crafts, food,…
Read MorePee Wee to Headline 12th Annual Los Muertos Bailan Festival Oct. 24 in Edinburg
Edinburg, Los Muertos Bailan, Pee Wee, Kumbia Kings, Live Music, Día de los Muertos, Promenade Park, Rio Grande Valley, Free Event Staff Report Edinburg TX – Former Kumbia Kings star Pee Wee will headline the 12th Annual Los Muertos Bailan festival Saturday, Oct. 24, performing live at 8:40 p.m. at Promenade Park Amphitheater in Edinburg. Admission…
Read MoreHidalgo County Early Voting Begins Today for Nov. 3 General Election
Early Voting, Hidalgo County, Elections, Voter ID, Texas, Rio Grande Valley, November Election Staff Report Edinburg TX – Early voting in Hidalgo County begins today, Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Election Day polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can find their nearest…
Read MoreLos Muertos Bailan Festival to Feature Traditional Procession, Community Altar Oct. 24
Edinburg, Los Muertos Bailan, Día de los Muertos, Traditional Procession, Community Altar, ACE Center, Promenade Park, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report Edinburg TX – The 12th Annual Los Muertos Bailan Festival will feature a traditional procession and community altar Saturday, Oct. 24, in Edinburg. The procession begins at 7:00 p.m., with the route running from the…
Read MoreEdinburg to Celebrate Texas Cultural District Designation Oct. 24
Edinburg, Arts District, Texas Commission on the Arts, Cultural District, Los Muertos Bailan, ACE Center, Rio Grande Valley, UTRGV Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host an official ceremony Saturday, Oct. 24, at the ACE Center marking its designation as a Recognized Texas Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts.…
Read MoreSTC 4th Annual Foundation Gala sets record
Photo above: With more than $400,000 raised and more than 500 donors and community partners in attendance, this year’s South Texas College Fourth Annual Foundation Gala saw record numbers in attendance and money raised for student scholarships. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications This year’s South Texas College Fourth Annual Foundation Gala saw record numbers…
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