Who said we still can’t have fun right? Tuesday night on January 27th! Late Night Party at Kaboom! Doors reopen at 11PM! Store wide sale! Free pizza! Fun games! Giveaways! Random flash sales! Plus double coins! Oh and all the new comics that will be available that Wednesday will be 15% off that night only! Come on by, bring your friends and let’s show them what a positive comic community looks like! Hope to see you there! NOTE: the new releases are pre-pay exclusively at the event so you can’t take them home until we reopen that Wednesday at 11AM!

Who said we still can’t have fun right? Tuesday night on January 27th! Late Night Party at Kaboom! Doors reopen at 11PM! Store wide sale! Free pizza! Fun games! Giveaways! Random flash sales! Plus double coins! Oh and all the new comics that will be available that Wednesday will be 15% off that night only! Come on by, bring your friends and let’s show them what a positive comic community looks like! Hope to see you there! NOTE: the new releases are pre-pay exclusively at the event so you can’t take them home until we reopen that Wednesday at 11AM!

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Ladies and gentlemen. It isn’t looking too good with these midnight releases. It’s been a real blast and we hope you all enjoyed going to them as much as we enjoyed hosting them. If anyone wants to continue to support, the best way is to show up to Kaboom on new comic book day (every Wednesday). Successful NCBD’s are how we can keep moving forward. As of now, we promise to find ways to continue to bring the comic community together in the RGV.

🐦 Happy National Bird Day! It’s always bird day at WBU! National Bird Day was created by the Avian Welfare Coalition in 2002 to promote the health and well-being of birds everywhere. We hope you get to spend some time today admiring our feathered friends—even the common birds that are often overlooked. 💚 Happy birding and Happy New Year, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

The Golden Age Olympics are almost here! 🏆Friendly Reminder our sign up is TODAY, January 2nd! Get ready to enjoy fun competitions, laughter, and community. We hope to see everyone there! Spots fill fast, don’t miss out on the fun! ⭐ 📍Palm View Community Center | 3401 Jordan Rd W, McAllen, TX 78503 🕝Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Happy New Year from all of us at the McAllen Farmers Market! 🥳✨ 2025 was a year of amazing growth, and we absolutely cannot wait to see what 2026 has in store. Thank you to everyone who is a part of this wonderful community for supporting local agriculture and business! Cheers to a 2026 filled with joy, good health, and community. 🌱❤️ P.S. We are open this Saturday! Kick off the new year with us and shop for fresh, local produce from 10 AM to 1 PM right outside of the McAllen Public Library, we hope to see you there! #ExploreMcallen #McAllenFarmersMarket #ShopLocal

Kickin Axes will be closed today for New Years Eve. We will resume our normal schedule on Thursday 01/01/2026!!🍾🥂 We thank you all for an amazing 2025 and can’t wait to see what 2026 brings us. Hope you all have a fun and safe New Years celebrations with your loved ones!🎆

Kickin Axes will be closed today for New Years Eve. We will resume our normal schedule on Thursday 01/01/2026!!🍾🥂 We thank you all for an amazing 2025 and can’t wait to see what 2026 brings us. Hope you all have a fun and safe New Years celebrations with your loved ones!🎆

It’s all over. This was the biggest turnout we’ve ever had for a midnight release. We didn’t expect it and were underprepared for the amount of traffic so we appreciate everyone’s patience. Thank you to everyone who came by. We hope you all enjoyed the free pizza, the big sales, and all the comics. Thank you again and we’ll see you next week for our first midnight release of the year!!!

🎉 Golden Age Olympics Sign Up Event 🎉 📅 Friday, January 2, 2026 📍 Palm View Community Center Swing by to sign up get all the details and start the fun. Hope to see you there let the good times roll 🏅🎊

As a coach, I’ve spent years sitting beside children at the chessboard — but the quiet strength I admire most isn’t always on the board. It’s in the parents sitting just outside the game. People often see the trophies, the rating jumps, the photos from tournaments. But what I see — day after day — are parents carrying a question that doesn’t get talked about enough: How do I support my child’s potential… without taking away their love for chess? Over time, I’ve learned something powerful working with young players: The children who grow the strongest aren’t the ones who feel pressured to win — they’re the ones who feel supported as they grow. They improve when chess is allowed to be a journey… not a burden. 🔹 Where real growth happens I’ve watched children transform when chess becomes a place of curiosity instead of fear: They experiment. They take brave risks. They smile when they find an idea on their own. That’s where intuition forms. That’s where confidence is built. That’s where the spark stays alive. 🔹 What truly helps a child progress The players who thrive are the ones whose parents: – treat mistakes as learning moments – celebrate effort as much as results – let their child feel ownership of their journey When a child knows they are valued beyond their score… something beautiful happens. They don’t just become better players — they become stronger, more resilient people. 🔹 The quiet reality I see in many parents Most parents don’t push out of ego. They push because they care. Because they don’t want to fail their child. Because they’re afraid of doing too little — or too much. That weight is real. And as a coach, I see it — even when it goes unspoken. 🔹 What I wish every parent could hear The greatest champions I’ve coached didn’t grow up with parents who controlled every move. They grew up with parents who: guided… encouraged… and trusted their child to grow at their own pace. My hope — every time a child sits at the board — is not just that they play well today… but that ten years from now, they can sit across from someone they love, touch a chess piece… and smile. Because they still love the game. And when that love endures — you’ve already given them something far greater than a title. You’ve given them a gift that lasts.

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We’re ending the year strong with one last midnight release. We hope to see you here. Next Tuesday night (12/30) for Ultimate Endgame #1! Free food, fun games, big prizes, and lots of comics!

Good morning folks! 🌞 The McAllen Farmers Market is open today! Stop by and stock up on locally grown, fresh fruits, veggies, and a handful of other locally sourced products! We’re open from 10 am to 1 pm today right outside of the McAllen Public Library, we hope to see you here! 🌱✨ #ExploreMcAllen #McAllenFarmersMarket #ShopLocal

To our amazing guests — thank you always for all the love and support. After much thought, We’ve made the decision to close our North Park location, and we’d love to continue serving you at our original La Jaiba location at 400 W. Nolana. You will see the same familiar faces, same great food, and the same warm hospitality you’ve always known. We’re grateful for this community and hope to see you soon!❤️ #vivalajaiba #jaibaniceday #mcallentx #rgv

🙌 #faith #hope #LOVE

We are now closed!! What a busy day today was! We hope everyone has safe and wonderful Christmas Eve! Don’t forget, we will be open tomorrow!!!! From 12PM-7PM if anyone wants to stop by!

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Kickin Axes! We are extremely grateful for our amazing customers, friends and family that have supported for all these years. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Day with your loved ones. We will reopen this Friday normal hours.🎄🎄🎄

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Kickin Axes! We are extremely grateful for our amazing customers, friends and family that have supported for all these years. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Day with your loved ones. We will reopen this Friday normal hours.🎄🎄🎄

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at McAllen Public Library. We hope this season brings you joy, cozy moments, and plenty of great reads. Thank you for being part of our library family!

The savings continue! 🛍️🎄 We’re now offering 30% off select items! It’s a win-win — you score an amazing deal, and we make room for exciting new items coming in the new year ✨ 📝 Don't forget! Through 12/24/25, enjoy 🚩 20% OFF 🚩 one regularly priced item!* 💻 Promo Code: ENJOY20 We hope to see you in the store soon! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships, sale items, smart devices or their accessories, and Purple Martin systems.

🌲🎁 Bird-mas Day Twelve 🎁🌲 It’s the last day of Bird-mas! 🎄🐦 We hope you’ve loved this series as much as we did. Next up: stocking stuffer ideas you won’t want to miss! And don’t forget to keep your eyes and ears open for the RGV’s local bird superstars all around you. ✨ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Another beautiful morning ahead for birding!🐦✨ We'll be looking for our Valley Specialty birds, like the Plain Chachalaca and Clay-colored Thrush. And hope to see a rare Mexican visitor the Crimson-collared Grosbeak who has been seen at Quinta Mazatlán for the last week! Invite a friend and hit the trails with us, beginning at 8:30am, FREE with general park admission. #rgvbirding #winterbirding #southtexasecology #quintamazataln

Last chance to shop small this Holiday Season!✨️🎄🛍✨️ We will be open all weekend and also have local small businesses popping up with us Saturday & Sunday! Great time to get those last minute gifts and cositas!😁 ---> Swipe to see our weekend Sale! FREE gift with every purchase! 🎄 Because we love giving back to our customers ❤️ Hope to see ya this weekend! #956events #shopsmallthisholidayseason #mcallengiftshop #956rgv

Have you visited us for Lunch or Happy Hour?? Take advantage of our $5 Daily lunch deals from 12-5pm, and happy hour all the way till 8pm 🤠 We hope to see you here!! #McAllen #exploremcallen #rgv #rgvfoodie

🎄✨ H-E-B Community Day is here! ✨🎄 📅 Tuesday, December 16 at South Pole Illuminated Festival Join us for a special 🌟 Tree Lighting & Donation Ceremony 🌟 by H-E-B, honoring three non-profit organizations, plus 🎟️ FREE admission all night courtesy of H-E-B 🙌 🎁 For the kids: Free toy for the first 1,000 kids 👧🧒 Kids will receive a 🎟️ ticket that guarantees a toy 🕖 Toy distribution begins at 7:00 PM 🚂🎶 Stick around for a special midweek Driscoll Electric Parade at 8:30 PM 🎆✨ Look to the skies beyond the clocktower for Above & Beyond Fireworks 🎆 Presented by McAllen International Airport ✈️ ⏰ Immediately following the parade at 8:45 PM 🗓️ Tuesday, Dec. 16 🚪 Gates open: 5:30 PM 🎄 Ceremony begins: 6:00 PM 🎁 Toy distribution: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: McAllen Convention Hope Family Health Center ES: 🎄✨ ¡Ya llegó el H-E-B Community Day! ✨🎄 📅 Martes 16 de diciembre en South Pole Illuminated Festival Acompáñanos a una 🌟 Ceremonia de Encendido del Árbol y Donación 🌟 por H-E-B, en honor a tres organizaciones sin fines de lucro, además de 🎟️ ENTRADA GRATIS toda la noche cortesía de H-E-B 🙌 🎁 Para los niños: Juguete gratis para los primeros 1,000 niños 👧🧒 Recibirán un 🎟️ boleto que garantiza su juguete 🕖 La entrega de juguetes comienza a las 7:00 PM 🚂🎶 Edición especial del Driscoll Electric Parade a las 8:30 PM 🎆✨ Show especial de fuegos artificiales 🎆 Presentado por McAllen International Airport ✈️ ⏰ A las 8:45 PM, inmediatamente después del desfile 🗓️ Martes 16 de dic. 🚪 Apertura de puertas: 5:30 PM 🎄 Inicio de ceremonia: 6:00 PM 🎁 Entrega de juguetes: 7:00 PM 📍 Ubicación: McAllen Convention Center 💾 Guarda este post y 📲 compártelo con alguien que necesite un plan familiar 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

Help me wish a big Happy Birthday to Mr. J, Hope your day is full of joy, laughter, and everything that makes you smile; you deserve it all!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Hey Bookworms! Santa and Mrs. Claus paid us a surprise visit yesterday! It was a magical time at our bookshop. ✨ May this season bring magic to all of you. And, we hope your holiday is filled with an abundance of books too! Happy Reading! Marty

TODAY! Visitors we recommend parking at the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage on the corner of S. 15th and Chicago. Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Address: 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX, 78501 Families are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! Pet friendly event! Grinch themed tacos & hot chocolate by Suerte Bar&Grill Food Truck Face painting by Rosy Facepaints Sponsored by: Explore McAllen AHSTI A non-profit Housing Initiative Boultinghouse Simpson Gates Architects Futuro RGV HCH Realty Hope Insurance Agency Kreidler Funeral Home Neighborhood Alliance Management

Tomorrow, Saturday! Bring the Family to meet our friendly McGrinch at the McAllen Heritage Center! Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Address: 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX, 78501 Visitors, we recommend parking at the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage on the corner of S. 15th and Chicago. Families are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! Pet friendly event! Grinch themed tacos & hot chocolate by Suerte Bar & Grill Food Truck Face painting by Rosy Facepaints Sponsored by: Explore McAllen AHSTI A non-profit Housing Initiative Boultinghouse Simpson Gates Architects Futuro RGV HCH Realty Hope Insurance Agency Kreidler Funeral Home Neighborhood Alliance Management

Stop by Craft Social TODAY to make your own Mini Wreath! 🎨 On top of your purchase, you’ll receive a FREE Polaroid picture to add to your piece. 🥳 We hope to see you from 3-8pm today! 🧑🏽‍🎨 Walk-ins are welcome or sign up on our website — www.craftsocialtexas.com #diywreath #christmastime #holidayfestivities

FREE FAMILY EVENT at McAllen Heritage Center Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! We are hosting a Family friendly, Pet friendly event! Grinch themed tacos & hot chocolate by Suerte Bar & Grill Food Truck Sponsored by: Explore McAllen AHSTI A non-profit Housing Initiative Boultinghouse Simpson Gates Architects Futuro RGV HCH Realty Hope Insurance Agency Kreidler Funeral Home Neighborhood Alliance Management