Winter Texan Times

Enchanted Rock SNA opens new backcountry area for day usage

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:11:22 -0500

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.

Metro McAllen launches free downtown bus circulator

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:07:04 -0500

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.

STC Continuing Education begins free CPR courses

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:01 -0500

Joey Gomez
MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College Continuing Education and Workforce Development are offering free CPR, Basic Life Support and first aid courses which are set to take place every weekend throughout the summer.

Edinburg Cultural Arts partners with UTRGV Dance & Edinburg Arts Foundation for premiere of “RADICLE: The First Seed to Sprout”

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:51:13 -0500

Edinburg, TX - The City of Edinburg, in partnership with UTRGV Dance and the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will host the contemporary dance concert RADICLE: The First Seed to Sprout at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center. The performances will take place on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Preview the future Military Museum in Harlingen at temporary visitor center

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:42:48 -0500

Harlingen, TX - The Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the Marine Military Academy (MMA) are inviting visitors to get a glimpse into a new military heritage center in Harlingen through the opening of a temporary visitor center. The site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MOSTH announces next phase of Freddy Gonzalez Exhibit

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:37:15 -0500

The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) announces that the Freddy Gonzalez exhibit will enter its next phase after August 2 as part of a preservation and redesign process tied to the beginning of construction on the museum’s new gallery space.

City of Mission invites community to celebrate America's 250th birthday at Stars, Stripes & Smiles Festival

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:45:48 -0500

MISSION, Texas — The City of Mission is inviting residents and visitors from across the Rio Grande Valley to join in a patriotic celebration as America marks its historic 250th birthday.

Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:47:12 -0500

In just a few days, La Cancha Watch Party: McAllen Welcomes the World kicks off at Oval Park, transforming the convention center grounds into a high-energy, family-friendly festival space. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and get ready to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ like never before on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and fun for all ages.