Donna
Donna, TX · Municipal
wintertexantimes.com
Holiday experience brings millions of lights, illuminated wildlife, and family fun
The South Pole Illuminated Festival is returning to McAllen with a new name and new experiences. With a backdrop of holiday cheer, city leaders gathered at Lone Star National Bank’s (LSNB) Corporate headquarters today to unveil the Wild Bright event inspired by the McAllen Holiday Parade’s new Wild Christmas theme. Wild Bright opens November 27 at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing millions of lights, illuminated wildlife and family-friendly attractions to the South Pole of Texas.
theedinburgadvocate.com
Edinburg Municipal Court Invites Residents to ‘Coffee with the Court’ Nov. 5
Edinburg, Municipal Court, Municipal Court Week, Coffee with the Court, Community Event. Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Municipal Court will host a “Coffee with the Court” event Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the court, 100 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr., as part of Municipal Court Week, Nov. 2-6.
theedinburgadvocate.com
Edinburg to Host Fall Collection Event Nov. 14 at Four City Parks
Edinburg, Fall Collection, Bulk Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling, Tires, Community Event. Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host its Fall Collection Event on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at four locations across the city. Drop-off sites are Memorial Park, 1212 E. Sprague St.;...
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Cleanup underway at San Benito resaca as invasive water hyacinth returns
San Benito, TX (KRGV) — Crews with the Cameron County Irrigation District No. 2 are removing an invasive plant from a San Benito resaca for the second time this year. The water hyacinth is a fast-growing aquatic plant that can deplete oxygen from the water, clog irrigation canals, and harbor pests.
thedailytexan.com
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MyRGV.com
With funding tight, San Benito jump-starts aquatic center project
SAN BENITO — For decades, students here have dreamed of diving into a competition swimming pool — and district leaders have struggled with plans to fund its construction. The post With funding tight, San Benito jump-starts aquatic center project appeared first on MyRGV.com .
theedinburgadvocate.com
Edinburg Library to Host Healthy Thanksgiving Cooking Program Nov. 2
Edinburg Library, Brown Bag Lunch, Thanksgiving, Healthy Recipes, Turkey Safety, Prairie View A&M, Friends of the Library. Edinburg TX – The Friends of the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host the first Brown Bag Lunch Series program of the season Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at noon at the library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd.
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McAllen Chamber to honor man and woman of the year at 71st annual gala
McAllen, TX (KRGV) — The McAllen Chamber of Commerce will honor Bob Vackar and Pattie Rosenlund as its 2026 Man and Woman of the Year and Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 71st Annual Man and Woman of the Year Gala, according to a news release.
progresstimes.net
Mercedes superintendent apologizes for ballot mistakes
Four school board candidates’ names appeared incorrectly, prompting criticism. Mercedes Independent School District Interim Superintendent Alicia Noyola apologized Tuesday for failing to correctly list four school board candidates’ preferred names on the ballot for the upcoming Mercedes board election and said the district will take steps to prevent mistakes from happening again in the future, though there’s nothing the district can do to fix the ballot now.
ValleyCentral
Gov. Abbott makes tour stop in Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Harlingen on Tuesday as part of his “Let’s Roll” campaign. Abbott’s visit is followed by several rallies and campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley ahead of Election Day. The campaign event was held at Smoke: Texas BBQ & Watering Hole, 1600 W. Harrison Ave. A video recap […]
progresstimes.net
Mayor seeks to avoid testifying in MEDC lawsuit
A judge is expected to rule today on the Mission mayor’s attempt to avoid testifying in lawsuit brought against the city’s economic development corporation. State Judge Joe Ramirez of 464th District Court stated in an October 20 hearing that he will rule by October 23 on whether Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza must provide sworn testimony and produce any documents possibly in her possession in connection with the lawsuit in which Uncommonly, LLC seeks over $1 million in damages from MEDC.
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Mercedes begins $340K upgrade to baseball fields at Kennedy Collier Park
Mercedes, TX (KRGV) — The city of Mercedes says it is upgrading the baseball fields at Kennedy Collier Park. The work includes leveling the fields, adding new LED lights, and fixing the irrigation system. The city will also add new scoreboards to all the fields. "Baseball is a big...