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Free film series screens 'American: The Bill Hicks Story'

Weird Magazine's free film series will screen "American: The Bill Hicks Story" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Cine El Rey. The film is a feature-length, animated documentary. The story is told by 10 people who knew him very well, and the...... Full story

Pharr to host musician swap meet

There will be a swap meet and sale for musicians from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Johnny's BBQ in Pharr. A full table costs $10 and a half table costs $5. Call Jack Kay at (956) 316-2401 to sign up. Musicians Swap Meet WHEN: 4 p.m....... Full story

Health group issues challenge to student filmmakers

The ¡VIVA! Peer Tutors student organization of South Texas Independent School District has challenged students in grades six through 12 to make a short film to promote the government-sponsored health awareness Web site...... Full story

Shopper wants a cute crossbody bag

Did you really click on this story? Ha. Here's the link to a Craigslist ad that someone posted wanting to buy a crossbody bag.... Full story

Coffee shop concert organizer searches for bands

A concert organizer has a show coming up at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Peace and Coffee in Edinburg, and he is looking for bands to play there. If interested, visit him on Facebook here.... Full story

POSTPONED: Indie band Cloud Nothings to play in McAllen

UPDATE: Due to conflicts with South by Southwest in Austin, Cloud Nothings has postponed its Saturday, March 17, show in McAllen. Organizers say the band has promised to play a McAllen gig later in the year....... Full story

The Week in AP Photos

Take a look at the Associated Press' best photos of the week from around the world. Click here to see the gallery.... Full story

WIN TICKETS: Laura Marano to play Pharr concert

CONGRATULATIONS: Emily Ann Pietrzak, you have won two tickets to the show. You can pick them up at The Monitor, located at 1400 Nolana in McAllen, any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. until Friday.  Laura Marano, who is from the Disney Channel,...... Full story

McAllen Earth Day Festival features many activities

McAllen's Earth Day Festival, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Quinta Mazatlan, will feature live ocelots, music and more. The more just mentioned above includes a 5K run, live birds of prey, live reptiles that...... Full story

New restaurant specializes in chicken

A new restaurant, dubbed Pollo Pollo, has opened at 901 S. 10th St., McAllen. Check it out on Facebook here.... Full story

Man selling 'pretty chill' tarantula who is also not homeless

A Valley Craiglist poster is selling a tarantula for $45, which seems a bit steep until you factor in that the price includes a spider home, food and the eight-legged pet in question's chill nature. See the full ad here.... Full story

Vinyl Dharma to headline day of music

Austin-based ban Vinyl Dharma will headline the Border Block Party beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, on East 13th Street in Brownsville. Other acts for the show, which costs $10, include Flea Circus, Personal Use, Dancinatra, Shawn Elliot and...... Full story

After Spicy Ketchup craze, Whataburger reveals next big thing on its menu

Whataburger has added chicken fajita tacos to its menu, toting the new offering in a news release as low calorie.  The chicken fajita tacos feature a whole grilled chicken breast on a tortilla with roasted peppers and grilled onions....... Full story

Motorcycle ride benefits families with children battling cancer

Motorcycles in Action, an organization dedicated to benefiting families with children fighting leukemia, will hold a scavenger hunt benefit ride at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, leaving from Monter Carwash in Edinburg. The ride costs a minimum...... Full story

Miss Rio Grande Valley competition seeks participants

The Miss Rio Grande Valley competition seeks participants between the ages of 14 and 25 for a pair of pageants Saturday, March 17, at the Edinburg Auditorium.  There are two separate divisions. The teen division includes competitors...... Full story

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