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Nov 262 min read

Cardinal Band Celebrates 100 Years

Harlingen High School's Big Red Cardinal Band celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special alumni performance on November 8.

Lisa Campos

Nov 261 min read

Runoff Will Decide City Commissioners

Harlingen will have a runoff election on Dec 14 with early voting from Dec 2 through Dec 10 to decide three city commission positions.

How Nativity Nights Transforms Harlingen’s Holiday Spirit

Beth Marie Cantu

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.

Parade Goes Retro with 'A Groovy Christmas' Theme

Abigail Muniz-Garcia

Nov 262 min read

Events

Parade Goes Retro with 'A Groovy Christmas' Theme

Downtown Harlingen is gearing up for the annual Christmas parade on December 6 at 6 pm. This year's theme is "A Groovy Christmas."

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.

A Symphony of Service: Harlingen Concert Association Celebrates 92 Years of Building Musical Bridges in the RGV

Beth Marie Cantu

Nov 263 min read

Events

A Symphony of Service: Harlingen Concert Association Celebrates 92 Years of Building Musical Bridges in the RGV

For 92 years, Harlingen Concert Association has brought world-class performances to the Harlingen community.

Roel Rodriguez

Nov 261 min read

The Race for State

Harlingen was well represented at the UIL State Cross-Country Championship by the Cardinals team and Hawks' sophomore Kai Sepulveda.

2024 Year in Review: Economy Impacts Local Businesses

Lisa Campos

Nov 263 min read

2024 Year in Review: Economy Impacts Local Businesses

Although many businesses suffered in 2024, Harlingen opened several restaurants and retailers, providing residents with more choices.

Lisa Campos

Sep 263 min read

Halloween in Harlingen

Harlingen has many family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween in 2024, including pumpkin patches, trunk or treats, and costume contests.

Remi Gibbs

Sep 263 min read

Eat

Cheers! Enjoy Your Meal!

Downtown Harlingen's newest restaurant, Provecho y Salud, features elevated Mexican cuisine and scratch cocktails.

Abigail Muniz-Garcia

Sep 262 min read

Events

Harlingen Serves Up Excitement

Top tennis players from around the world will play in the Harlingen Country Club Men's $25K Pro Circuit tennis tournament on October 12.

The Light of Hope: Lighthouse Recovery Home

Beth Marie Cantu

Sep 263 min read

The Light of Hope: Lighthouse Recovery Home

Lighthouse Recovery Home is a non-profit organization that houses men struggling with addiction.

Steven Hughes

Sep 262 min read

Events

Fun, Food, and History at Museum

The Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum will host its annual tasting event, Taste of Harlingen, on October 17, 2024, from 6 to 9 pm.

Lisa Campos

Sep 261 min read

City Commission Candidates

Three districts in the city of Harlingen will have elections for the positions of city commissioner this November.

2024 RGV Women in Industry Career & Education Expo

Abigail Muniz-Garcia

Sep 263 min read

Events

2024 RGV Women in Industry Career & Education Expo

The 2024 RGV Women in Industry Career & Education Expo will occur on October 3 at the Harlingen Convention Center.

Harlingen Artist’s Reach Throughout the RGV

Steven Hughes

Jul 252 min read

Profiles

Harlingen Artist’s Reach Throughout the RGV

Sherre Adams has been creating ceramics and teaching others her craft in the RGV since 2018.

Craving Creative Safe Spaces in Harlingen

Steven Hughes

Jul 252 min read

Craving Creative Safe Spaces in Harlingen

Cactus Valley Art & Supply Co. provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ creatives with its Queer Craft Night.

Remi Gibbs

Jul 252 min read

Churned With Love: Schoolhouse Creamery

Schoolhouse Creamery is a family-owned business that makes everything from the cones to the ice cream from scratch in small batches.

Valle Vista Mall, Still Open for Business

Abigail Muniz-Garcia

Jul 252 min read

Valle Vista Mall, Still Open for Business

Valle Vista Mall in Harlingen is still open, with 30 stores available for your back-to-school shopping needs.

Abigail Muniz-Garcia

Jul 252 min read

Beat the Heat: Downtown at Sundown

Started two years ago, Downtown at Sundown is an evening market held in downtown Harlingen to accommodate hot summer temps.