Stay & Create: Bold Creations brings art and creativity to the Palm View Branch Library on Wednesday, February 4 at 6PM. In celebration of Black History Month, vivargv will lead a fun, hands on art activity inspired by contemporary African American artists. Kids ages 5 to 11 can explore bold colors, creative ideas, and make their own artwork to take home.

Stay & Create: Bold Creations brings art and creativity to the Palm View Branch Library on Wednesday, February 4 at 6PM. In celebration of Black History Month, Village In the Valley (ViVa) will lead a fun, hands on art activity inspired by contemporary African American artists. Kids ages 5 to 11 can explore bold colors, creative ideas, and make their own artwork to take home.

This Black History Month, McAllen Public Library celebrates the stories, voices, and history that continue to shape our world. Stop by any MPL branch to explore books, films, displays, and resources that honor Black history, culture, and contributions. Visit our website at www.mcallenlibrary.net to see the full lineup of Black History Month events happening at the library.

This Black History Month, McAllen Public Library celebrates the stories, voices, and history that continue to shape our world. Stop by any MPL branch to explore books, films, displays, and resources that honor Black history, culture, and contributions. Visit our website at www.mcallenlibrary.net to see the full lineup of Black History Month events happening at the library.

City of Hidalgo renames historical committee

🙌#preservation #history #HidalgoTx

Coffee table books available for the loved one in your life that 🧡s the Valley! Borderlands: The Heritage of the Lower Rio Grande - available in hardcover - $50 McAllen Leading the Way, The First 100 Years - available in hardcover - $50 Explore McAllen History Today! 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

📣 Bingo Update 📣 We want to sincerely apologize for the recent cancellation of bingo. This decision was not made lightly. We are currently reorganizing our bingo operations to ensure that moving forward, we can host bingo consistently and without last-minute issues. We know bingo has been a cherished tradition in our community for over 30 years, and that history matters to us. Unfortunately, we need a little time to get everything properly aligned so we can continue serving our amazing bingo players the way you deserve. Our goal is to come back stronger, better organized, and fully prepared to avoid these types of cancellations in the future. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time of reorganization, and we thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon! 💙🎉

🪙 Coin & Collectibles Show at Casa de Palmas We’re excited to host the Annual Winter Coin Show, sponsored by the Hidalgo Coin Club, right here at Casa de Palmas Hotel! 📅 Saturday, January 31 | 9AM–5PM 📅 Sunday, February 1 | 10AM–4PM 📍 3rd Floor – Casa de Palmas Hotel** 101 N. Main St., McAllen, TX ✨ Buy • Sell • Trade coins & paper money 🎟 $3 admission 🚗 Free parking (2nd & 3rd floors) 🎁 Door prizes & Gold Coin Raffle Whether you’re a serious collector or just curious, this 2-day show is a must-visit! For more information: 🌐 hidalgocoinclub.com 📧 hidalgocoinclub@gmail.com 📞 (956) 655-4933 Come experience history, collectibles, and community in our beautiful historic hotel ✨

Take part in the Texas America 250 Reading Challenge at McAllen Public Library. From January 1 through December 31, log 2,500 minutes of reading, Texas state park visits, or service activities in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. The challenge is self guided, and tracking logs are available at the service desks. For full details, visit www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge

Take part in the Texas America 250 Reading Challenge at McAllen Public Library. From January 1 through December 31, log 2,500 minutes of reading, Texas state park visits, or service activities in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. The challenge is self guided, and tracking logs are available at the service desks. For full details, visit www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge

We are excited to welcome some of the best in the RGV to our Thursday Night Live Speaker Series this season! From presentations on the Texas Tortoise🐢 to a panel discussion with Women in Conservation,🌎 there is much to explore!💫🔎 #mcallenevents #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan #ecology #culture #art Want to participate in next seasons series or know someone who is knowledgeable and passionate in the fields of ecology, culture or art?✨ Send an email to tzavala@mcallen.net ✨We'd love to hear what you can share with community!

🙌 #downtown #Preservation #history #brownsvilletx

We're looking forward to a great afternoon!! Join us February 7th!!

#throwback to very early 1900s Downtown McAllen Main St. Explore McAllen History Today! 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.🙏🇺🇸🙏

Man & Woman of the Year

History was made and great moments were captured! Download and share yours from the Man & Woman of the Year gallery. Tag the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, and thank you for joining us for the 100th anniversary celebration! The Man & Woman of the Year was sponsored by: City of McAllen TX Government , Clark Chevrolet , Clark Knapp Honda , Vantage Bank , McAllen International Airport

IKYMI: The McAllen Through the Decades exhibit presented at the annual Man & Woman of the Year Gala in recognition of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce‘s 100th Anniversary. A special thank you to the Museum of South Texas History for guidance and contributions in creating this exhibition.

Join us tonight for Dusty Old Botanical Tomes with Christina Mild, board member of the Native Plant Project (@plantsofdeepsouthtx) and editor of The Sabal newsletter. 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM 🎟️ Free with general admission Join us for an evening of plants, history, and stories from decades of fieldwork and historic botany books We hope to see you there! #southtexasecology #rgvbotany #plantnative #quintamazatlan

Join us tonight for Dusty Old Botanical Tomes with Christina Mild, board member of the Native Plant Project (plantsofdeepsouthtx) and editor of The Sabal newsletter. 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM 🎟️ Free with general admission Enjoy an evening of plants, history, and stories from decades of fieldwork and historic botany books We hope to see you there! #southtexasecology #rgvbotany #plantnative #quintamazatlan

Turn the Page and Celebrate America250 in Texas

If you have been curious about the Texas America250 Reading Challenge, this article does a nice job explaining it. It connects reading, Texas history, and community in a way that feels meaningful.

Spend your Saturday at IMAS shopping local and enjoying great food while exploring ancient history. Exploring the Olmecs Saturday, January 18 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. We are excited to welcome an incredible lineup of local vendors who will be part of the experience throughout the day: - And so on Coffee - Crochets by Isaac - Mobile Snacks - Pudgy Pigeons - Sweets By Georgette - Un Rinconcito Soculento - Yayas Jewelry, Accessories, Fashion and More! While you’re here, enjoy hands-on activities for all ages celebrating the Olmecs and other Mesoamerican civilizations, including an Olmec presentation, community piñata build, jaguar mask decorating, Ojo de Dios weaving, and more. Included with general admission. Free for IMAS Members. Advanced tickets: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Tickets.aspx?ttc=ADM&ec=ADM24&ad=01/17/2026

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Spend your Saturday at IMAS shopping local and enjoying great food while exploring ancient history. Exploring the Olmecs Saturday, January 18 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. We are excited to welcome an incredible lineup of local vendors who will be part of the experience throughout the day: - andsooncoffee - Crochets by Isaac - MobileSnacks - pudgypigeons - georgette.barrera - 1_rinconcitosuculento - yayas.jewels While you’re here, enjoy hands-on activities for all ages celebrating the Olmecs and other Mesoamerican civilizations, including an Olmec presentation, community piñata build, jaguar mask decorating, Ojo de Dios weaving, and more. Included with general admission. Free for IMAS Members.

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce Man & Woman of the Year - 100th Anniversary celebration pays homage to founding families from our community’s incredible history. Tonight’s event honors the legacy of all of our founders - represented by Salomé Ballí McAllen and John McAllen. The Man & Woman of the Year is sponsored by: City of McAllen TX Government Clark Chevrolet Clark Knapp Honda Vantage Bank and McAllen International Airport

Join the Texas American 250 Reading Challenge at your library! From Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026, log 2,500 minutes (41.6 hours) of reading, Texas state park visits, and/or service activities in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. This is a self-guided challenge. Tracking logs are available at the service desks. For more information you can visit www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge

Join the Texas American 250 Reading Challenge at your library! From Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026, log 2,500 minutes (41.6 hours) of reading, Texas state park visits, and/or service activities in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. This is a self-guided challenge. Tracking logs are available at the service desks. For more information you can visit www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Walk with a Naturalist - Wednesday • Forest Tots - Thursday • Valley's Natural History - Thursday • Birding for Beginners - Saturday • Tai Chi Practice - Saturday • Growing Wildflowers Workshop - Saturday • Stewardship Saturday - Saturday • STEM Stop - Saturday

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Walk with a Naturalist - Wednesday • Forest Tots - Thursday • Valley's Natural History - Thursday • Birding for Beginners - Saturday • Tai Chi Practice - Saturday • Growing Wildflowers Workshop - Saturday • Stewardship Saturday - Saturday • STEM Stop - Saturday

Travel back through time and explore the roots of South Texas natural history, Thursday January 15th, with stories from decades of field work, research and unexpected discoveries with Naturalist and Writer, Christina Mild!🌺🌾🌵 From early hands-on work at Valley Nature Center to studying historic botanical records introduced by local naturalist Bill MacWhorter, Mild later audited botany courses at UTRGV under Dr. Alfred Richardson and Dr. Robert Lonard, exploring rare and often overlooked botanical publications across South Texas libraries.📖🌱 This program is FREE with General Admission.

Travel back through time and explore the roots of South Texas natural history, Thursday January 15th, with stories from decades of field work, research and unexpected discoveries with Naturalist and Writer, Christina Mild!🌺🌾🌵 From early hands-on work at Valley Nature Center to studying historic botanical records introduced by local naturalist Bill MacWhorter, Mild later audited botany courses at UTRGV under Dr. Alfred Richardson and Dr. Robert Lonard, exploring rare and often overlooked botanical publications across South Texas libraries.📖🌱 This program is FREE with General Admission.

McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture updated their cover photo.

Man & Woman Of the Year Gala - McAllen Chamber of Commerce

Man & Woman of the Year Gala tickets are available! Click the link to join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce in honoring the city's founding families, including Salome Balli McAllen and John McAllen. The event includes dinner; online, silent and live auctions; live music; and, a tribute to the history of McAllen as the Chamber commemorates its 100th anniversary. The Man & Woman of the Year Gala is sponsored by: City of McAllen TX Government , Clark Knapp Honda , Clark Chevrolet , Vantage Bank and the McAllen International Airport .

This evening at 6:00pm, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Heep, long-time native plant grower of the RGV to share the rich botanical history of south Texas!🌱💚 Heep will highlight several species connected to the work of Robert Runyon, American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. #southtexasecology #plantnative #southtexashistory #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan

This evening at 6:00pm, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Heep, long-time native plant grower of the RGV to share the rich botanical history of south Texas!🌱💚 Heep will highlight several species connected to the work of Robert Runyon, American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. #southtexasecology #plantnative #southtexashistory #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan

♟️ RGV Chess Community — Our First Ever Tournament at Mercadome La Pulga de Álamo! We’re making history this weekend as we bring our very first chess tournament to the Alamo Flea Market — inside the Children’s Play Area by the Dance Hall! This is a FREE community event with two sections: 🧒 Children’s Section — 20 Spots 👤 Adults Section — 20 Spots 📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM 📍 1602 W Expy 83, Alamo, TX 78516 Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, come compete, learn, and enjoy a great day of chess with the RGV community. ✔️ Family-friendly ✔️ All skill levels welcome ✔️ First come, first served Let’s show the RGV that chess belongs everywhere — even at the pulga! ♟️🔥 Who’s joining us? Drop a ♟️ in the comments!

Texas America250: Video for Kids

Take a trip through Texas history. Texas America250 is now on display at Main Library and is packed with cool stories and historic treasures. From early missions to rockets and space travel, kids can explore how Texas helped shape our country through the years.

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You're invited to discover the rich botanical history of the Rio Grande Valley during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Robert Runyon Plants,” with longtime native plant grower Mike Heep! ✨🌼 🌿Robert Runyon (1881–1968) was an American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor whose plant discoveries and extensive private herbarium helped shape our modern understanding of South Texas flora. In this talk, Heep will highlight several species connected to Runyon’s work, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. 🌿Mike Heep has been at the forefront of native plant conservation in the Rio Grande Valley since the 1980s. Through his family nursery in Harlingen, he has propagated countless native species now found in gardens, parks, and natural areas throughout South Texas. #southtexasecology #plantnative #plantlive #rgvhistory #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

You're invited to discover the rich botanical history of the Rio Grande Valley during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Robert Runyon Plants,” with longtime native plant grower Mike Heep! ✨🌼 🌿Robert Runyon (1881–1968) was an American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor whose plant discoveries and extensive private herbarium helped shape our modern understanding of South Texas flora. In this talk, Heep will highlight several species connected to Runyon’s work, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. 🌿Mike Heep has been at the forefront of native plant conservation in the Rio Grande Valley since the 1980s. Through his family nursery in Harlingen, he has propagated countless native species now found in gardens, parks, and natural areas throughout South Texas. #southtexasecology #plantnative #plantlive #rgvhistory #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen