WIN TICKETS! To win a pair of tickets to the Take Action Tour, tell us how you take action to help people here in the Rio Grande Valley in a comment at the bottom of this article. The most generous act will be awarded the prize. Comments must... Full story
"Yeah the sun may brighten your day / but if I had my way I’d take the rain."
The words made famous by Texas foursome Eli Young Band, part of the chorus in their hit song "When It Rains," were taken over by the crowd Friday night at Las... Full story
David Barrera has had roles in CSI: Miami, The West Wing, Veronica Mars, Nip/Tuck, ER, NYPB Blue and 24, just to name a few. If you haven’t caught the Valley’s most prolific television actor in one of his many appearances on primetime,... Full story
It’s the mid-point of ArtWalk season, and the festivities and weather are at their best.
The first Friday in February welcomes a number of artists to the event. The McAllen library will host many of them. The library’s main area... Full story
WIN TICKETS To win a pair of tickets to see Paul Rodriguez on Feb. 13, tell a joke or wisecrack about the comedian (Paul Rodriguez) in a comment at the bottom of this article. The funniest comment will win its writer the tickets. Comments must be... Full story
The Chariot, a Christian metalcore band from Georgia, will headline a show at the McAllen Creative Incubator.
The band has all kinds of support on this tour. Opening acts include Greeley Estates, Inhale Exhale, Memphis May Fire and The Color... Full story
About four years ago, just before BorderFest’s “Celebrating Ireland” festivities were scheduled, a giant, mysterious egg began appearing around the Valley.
Every day it was in a different location. It seemed to be sitting on a... Full story
Scarlett O’Hara may be the most aptly named rock band for the music ever.
The local hardcore outfit’s name is a nod to the bratty, selfish protagonist of Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 classic Gone With the Wind.
Rene Lopez, who sings... Full story
On New Year’s Eve, throngs of people filled the streets in Downtown McAllen. There was no where to park. That’s not unusual. But there were also some streets totally clogged by crowds.
Because of this, I found myself walking down Austin... Full story
This marks the 10th year for Kite Fest, a bonanza of all things kite-related.
People come from all across North America to attend the event, which organizers say marks one of the largest kite celebrations in the country. It includes a range of kite... Full story