community | Explore Harlingen

Nov 264 min read

How Nativity Nights Transforms Harlingen’s Holiday Spirit

Nativity Nights, live performances that depict the meaning of Christmas, is an annual tradition for St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Holiday Meals with Heart at Golden Corral Harlingen

Remi Gibbs

Nov 263 min read

Eat

Holiday Meals with Heart at Golden Corral Harlingen

Golden Corral, a community-minded locally owned franchise, provides holiday catering packages for Christmas.

H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing Provides a Table for All to Gather Around

Steven Hughes

Oct 292 min read

Events

H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing Provides a Table for All to Gather Around

Since 1989, H-E-B hosts Feast of Sharing events throughout Texas and Mexico, providing a free warm meal to community members in need.

Resilient Lions Roar Back: Harlingen Amigas Lions Club Continues to Serve

Abigail Muniz-Garcia

Jun 262 min read

Resilient Lions Roar Back: Harlingen Amigas Lions Club Continues to Serve

The Harlingen chapter of the Harlingen Amigas Lions Club has been serving the community since 1990.

50 Years of Community: The Heartbeat of Harlingen Community Theatre

Beth Marie Cantu

May 285 min read

Events

50 Years of Community: The Heartbeat of Harlingen Community Theatre

For 50 years, the Harlingen Community Theatre has been an outlet for RGV creatives, uniting the community through its performances.

Lisa Campos

Apr 262 min read

Events

Stepping Up to Make a Difference

Area nonprofits collaborate for a first-of-its-kind 5K, United We Run, to be held on May 18, 2024.

KidFit Instills Healthy Bodies, Minds, and Lifestyles in Harlingen Children

Lisa Campos

Mar 263 min read

Kidz

KidFit Instills Healthy Bodies, Minds, and Lifestyles in Harlingen Children

The Junior League of Harlingen's annual event, KidFit, helps kids get healthy and stay healthy with a fun run, games, and information.

Lisa Campos

Mar 262 min read

Events

Edith's Elegant Markets

Edith Lee Romero, of Edith's Elegant Candles, has become well known for organizing exciting and profitable vendor markets for the Moon Rock.

Explore Harlingen Magazine - April 2024 Issue Pickup Locations

Lisa Campos

Mar 262 min read

Magazine

Explore Harlingen Magazine - April 2024 Issue Pickup Locations

Information about the Explore Harlingen Magazine, April issue. Find out where you can pick up a local copy.

Explore Harlingen Magazine - February 2024 Issue Pickup Locations

Lisa Campos

Jan 312 min read

Magazine

Explore Harlingen Magazine - February 2024 Issue Pickup Locations

The fifth issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine (February issue) includes a calendar of events, news, sports, and other positive things...

Lisa Campos

Jan 252 min read

Events

Shrimp Fest Funds Community Projects

The annual Shrimp Fest, an event hosted by two local Rotary clubs, is their largest fundraiser. It will be held on February 17, 2024.

Threads of Resilience: The Family Crisis Center of the RGV

Lisa Campos

Jan 253 min read

Threads of Resilience: The Family Crisis Center of the RGV

The Family Crisis Center of the RGV supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Cameron and Willacy counties.

Explore Harlingen Magazine - January 2024 Issue Pickup Locations

Lisa Campos

Dec 25, 20232 min read

Magazine

Explore Harlingen Magazine - January 2024 Issue Pickup Locations

Information about the Explore Harlingen Magazine, January issue. Find out where you can pick up a local copy.

Lisa Campos

Dec 3, 20232 min read

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Creating Continuous Creative Culture

(This article was written by Steven Hughes with edits by Lisa Campos and appeared in the December 2023 issue of the Explore Harlingen...

Serving Deliciousness with a Side of Kindness: Panchito's Restaurant

Lisa Campos

Dec 3, 20232 min read

Eat

Serving Deliciousness with a Side of Kindness: Panchito's Restaurant

Panchito's Restaurant has been serving delicious food while showing kindness to others.

RGVHS: Saving Lives, One Animal at a Time

Lisa Campos

Nov 28, 20233 min read

RGVHS: Saving Lives, One Animal at a Time

The RGVHS is a no-kill animal shelter in Harlingen, with a second location in Mission. Executive director Luis Quintanilla has stepped down.

Explore Harlingen Magazine - November 2023 Issue Info and Pickup Locations

Lisa Campos

Oct 27, 20232 min read

Up and Coming

Explore Harlingen Magazine - November 2023 Issue Info and Pickup Locations

Information about the Explore Harlingen Magazine, November issue. Find out where you can pick up a local copy.

Lisa Campos

Feb 7, 20233 min read

Profiles

Following in My Mother's Footsteps

Lisa Campos of Explore Harlingen follows in her mother Gaudi Campos' footsteps with her Chamber activities.

Lisa Campos

Jan 14, 20221 min read

Events

The Return of Shrimp Fest

The Annual Rotary Shrimp Fest of South Texas, Inc. returns on February 5, 2022 after three years.