MISSION, TX – Get ready for a day of heroism, inspiration, and community spirit at the 17th Annual Mission Pink Walk Run for Breast Cancer Awareness & Treatment.
Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the United States and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
An estimated 321,910 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society, and more than 42,000 are expected to lose their lives to the disease.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – South Padre Island will come together in a show of hope, strength and support on Sunday, October 4, for the annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, benefiting South Padre Island’s Walk for Women and its mission to help Rio Grande Valley women and families affected by breast cancer.
Read more: South Padre Island steps up for Breast Cancer Awareness at 2026 Walk for Wome
MISSION, TX — The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones by visiting its 2026 Community Altar Exhibit, a Día de los Muertos exhibition running October 6 through November 13.
Community members and local organizations decorated altars to celebrate remembrance and cultural heritage. The exhibit provides an opportunity for participants to share their cultural traditions, photographs, and meaningful objects while celebrating the enduring connections to those who has passed away.
Read more: Mission Historical Museum announces 2026 community altar exhibit
PHARR — Sometime in the late 1970s, near the historic Hidalgo Pumphouse, an ordinary homemade tortilla became the center of an extraordinary story.
According to family members, Paula Rivera was preparing a meal in her kitchen when she noticed what she believed was the image of Jesus Christ on a small flour tortilla. She immediately called for her husband, Luis Rivera, a Hidalgo Pumphouse employee who happened to be relaxing in the living room during his day off. Together they gazed at the tortilla in amazement, convinced they had witnessed a miracle. For years afterward, people from all over the RGV would visit the couple's small home in Hidalgo to pray for miracles and healing. It’s been said that the tortilla was carefully preserved inside a hard plastic case and that it remains safeguarded, still intact, by one of Paula's granddaughters.
AUSTIN – The biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, the Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), had a record number of teams and overall participants in the 30th iteration of the event, as well as a record amount of Conservation Grants awarded. The GTBC, organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), took place from April 15-May 15, with teams participating on the day of their choice.
Read more: Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year
Birds are often heard long before they are seen. Learning to recognize their songs can transform an ordinary walk into an exciting wildlife adventure. On Saturday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m., Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to Birding for Beginners: ID by Sound, an interactive workshop led by Environmental Education Specialist and longtime birder Isidro Montemayor Jr.
Read more: Discover the Secret Language of Birds at Quinta Mazatlán
The United States is facing a severe blood shortage, prompting the American Red Cross to issue only the second national blood crisis declaration in its history.
Since June, blood donations have declined by 25% nationwide due to extreme summer temperatures, increased travel and seasonal illnesses, according to the nonprofit organization.
FREDERICKSBURG – One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newest expansions, the Backcountry Area, is slated to open for expanded public day use on July 7. This is the first phase of opening for self-guided day use.
Read more: Enchanted Rock SNA opens new backcountry area for day usage
Metro McAllen today officially launched the Downtown Circulator, a free new transit service designed to help visitors and residents effortlessly navigate McAllen’s downtown corridor.
Read more: Metro McAllen launches free downtown bus circulator
