Community & Economic Development

06/10/2026

🍂 Fall into Clean Water, RGV! 💧

This October, help protect our Valley’s waterways: pick up litter, sweep yard debris away from storm drains, clean up after pets, and fix vehicle leaks.

Small actions. Cleaner waterways. A healthier Rio Grande Valley. 🌴

01/10/2026

FREE Dental Care at Bert Ogden Arena TOMORROW and Saturday!

25/09/2026

Calling ALL Local Veterans!

🇺🇸 SALUTE, SERVE & SUPPORT — HONORING OUR LOCAL VETERANS! 🇺🇸

Veterans and their families are invited to a special Veterans Appreciation Luncheon & Resource Event hosted by Amor Eterno Provider Services.

Come together as a community to recognize those who served while connecting veterans and their families with valuable resources, including:

🩺 Healthcare
💰 Financial resources
🎖️ Veterans benefits
🤝 Caregiver support
🏠 Community resources

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 VFW Post 2035 / Brownsville Elks Lodge
1801 Veterans Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521

⭐ Community sponsors and organizations are also invited to participate.

For sponsorship or event information:
📞 956-685-5036

Please share this throughout the RGV veteran community and help connect our veterans and their families with the resources available to them.

We served together. Now let’s continue supporting one another. 🇺🇸

25/09/2026

Training Opportunity!

Training Opportunity!!!

25/09/2026

Cameron County Veterans!!!

🇺🇸 CALLING ALL RGV VETERANS! 🇺🇸

The 2026 Cameron County Veterans Claims & Resources Summit is coming to Harlingen! This FREE event is designed to connect veterans with the benefits, services, and resources they’ve earned through their service.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Harlingen Convention Center
701 Harlingen Heights Dr., Harlingen, TX 78552

Veterans can get information and assistance with:

🎖️ Compensation & Pension Claims
🏥 Healthcare
🎓 Education
💰 Financial Assistance
🤝 Peer Support Services
🏠 Housing for Texas Heroes

And there’s more:

✅ FREE admission for veterans
🍳 FREE breakfast & lunch
🎟️ Raffle prizes

Please share this with a veteran or military family who may benefit. Sometimes connecting someone with the right resource can make all the difference.

25/09/2026

Dinosaurs 🦕 at the City of Pharr!

Dinosaurs are taking over the 2026 Avocado Festival! 🦖🥑

Get ready for Jurassic RGV Dinosaur Experience, a FREE attraction featuring life-sized, realistic puppet and animatronic dinosaurs the whole family can enjoy!

📍 Corner of Athol & Old U.S. Business Hwy 83
🕑 Shows from 2 PM–11 PM
⏱️ 30-minute shows throughout the festival

Join us October 10 in Downtown Pharr for dinosaurs, carnival rides, food vendors, live music, and a full day of Avocado Festival fun!