VSO begins Masterworks season

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Published: Friday, 31 October 2025 08:23

The Valley Symphony (VSO) 2025-2026 Masterworks season opens with a milestone celebration and an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance with Music of the Greats.

Join the VSO on Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center as they begin the new season and honor Maestro Peter Dabrowski’s 25th year leading the VSO. The evening will feature timeless works by Mozart, Sibelius, and Hindemith – composers who defined the symphonic tradition.

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Edinburg seeks parade entries

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Published: Thursday, 30 October 2025 13:31

The City of Edinburg extends an invitation to the community to participate in the much-anticipated annual Veterans Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, November 8. This year's parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and will showcase a remarkable assembly of patriotic floats beginning at Richard R. Flores Stadium. These creatively crafted floats will follow a designated route ending at Kuhn Street. The event is entirely free and open to the public, providing an opportunity for everyone to come and celebrate. 

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Valley Birding Festival starts next week

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Published: Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:21

As Valley bird migration picks up, get ready for the Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The event is slated for November 5 through 9 at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr.

There will be over 100 fantastic field trip offerings to choose from including traditional tours through the parks the Valley is well known for as well as several new offerings such as private ranches for those seasoned returning festival birders. Special trips in the field with some of the featured speakers to further enhance their presentations are also always a great treat. In addition to field trips, they will also have keynote speakers, informative workshops, seminars, a giant tradeshow full of vendors, a silent auction, fun socials with local music and food, and of course all the birds.

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Juanito Gonzalez returns to Pharr, Nov. 1-2

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Published: Tuesday, 28 October 2025 09:26

The Pharr Community Theater invites you to a fun, family-friendly, one man, one act play, a monologue.

The Life and Times of Juanito Gonzalez by Pedro Garcia, now in its 29th year, explores the importance of education, love and life. The play is set on “Día de Muertos” and is geared toward school children & youth with a clear and positive message that says, “reading and writing and paying attention to your teachers is important.”

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The Brothers Doobie to perform in Harlingen

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Published: Monday, 27 October 2025 17:14

The Brothers Doobie, one of the top Doobie Brothers tribute bands in the country, will be performing live at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m.

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Skeletons take over Quinta Mazatlán at the Party in the Park

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Published: Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:06

Get ready for a fun evening in the woods this Saturday, October 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. as Quinta Mazatlán hosts its annual Halloween Party in the Park called “Sticks & Bones.” Costumes are encouraged because guests become part of the celebration, helping bring over 30 skeleton exhibits to life along the trail.

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