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10/17/2026

Save the date for BREWSEUM at IMAS!

Our signature spring fundraiser brings together craft b**r, live music, local food, and hands-on fun for a one-of-a-kind night at the museum, all in support of art and science education in the Rio Grande Valley. More details coming soon!

Are you a restaurant, brewery, or interested in becoming a sponsor? Find participation and sponsorship information at the link below!

https://theimasonline.org/brewseum/

10/17/2026

You may have heard that a ballot marked with initials or other writing may disqualify your ballot, but that is a misconception. In fact, the presiding election judge for a polling place or the early voting clerk must sign or initial the ballots in Texas. Don't let misinformation confuse you.

10/10/2026

Pluma Blanca Community Theater’s annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast starts tonight at Cine El Rey! Tickets: https://pluma-blanca-community-theater.square.site

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Cats, coffee, and a movie? Sounds like a pretty great Saturday! 🐾 Our Cat Cafe is happening Saturday, October 10 from 10AM-12PM at Main Library. Meet adoptable cats from Palm Valley Animal Society, enjoy beverages from Kreative Grounds Cafe, and stick around for a pet-themed movie.

Cat Cafe is part of Pet Week at the Library, a special STIBF Presents event. Learn more and see the full lineup at bit.ly/stibfpetweek. is presented by H-E-B.

10/08/2026

Announcing: GIRL ULTRA - Feb 16 2027 at the Gremlin in McAllen, TX. The Mexico City born indie pop artist finally returns with a headline show to the RGV, bringing the club to the Gremlin 🪩! Tickets on sale this Friday! Save the date!

10/06/2026

Tonight!

Saddle up for National Night Out! ⭐️

Join the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and our community partners for a fun-filled evening celebrating community, family, and safety!

📅 October 6
⏰ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 RGV Livestock Show & Rodeo
1000 N. Texas Ave., Mercedes, TX

Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and plenty of family fun while meeting the men and women who serve our community. 🫶🏼

Bring the whole family; we’ll see you there! 🤠⭐️

10/02/2026

Have you found any McAllen businesses or nonprofits offering sandbags?

09/30/2026

The Hidalgo County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to join them for the following gardening workshop:

Raised Garden Bed & Drip Irrigation
Saturday - October 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
FREE Program!

Location: Outdoors at the South Texas Master Gardener Educational Garden, 509 E. Earling Road in San Juan, TX 78589

You will:
Learn how to build a raised garden bed and install the drip irrigation.
Bring your work/garden gloves for some hands-on activities.
Dress accordingly for the outdoors and task at hand.
Seating is limited. Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TicDi0H9D0.

09/29/2026

Get ready for the Avocado Festival happening NEXT SATURDAY, October 10, 2026 in Downtown Pharr! 🥑🎶
Join us from 2 PM – 11 PM for a full day of music, food, and family fun!
Main Stage Performances:

• Los Palominos – 10:00 PM
• Braxton Keith – 8:00 PM
• La Casetera – 6:00 PM
• De Parranda – 4:00 PM
• RED Taylor Scott – 2:30 PM

Don’t miss one of Pharr’s biggest celebrations of the year... NEXT SATURDAY! 🎉🥑

See you there!