Where you can pick up the March 2026 issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine locally.

For 115 years, International Women's Day has highlighted gender equality with the focus on women’s advancement. The three following local women (Christy Mendez, Laisa Macias, and Imelda Trevino) exemplify strong ambitions, opening doors not only for themselves, but for future generations of powerful women.

Kaci Spikes' motto has always been Make Others Feel Important (M.O.F.I.). It’s a reminder when you’re struggling, that when you are doing something for someone else, you are not only helping them, but you are also helping yourself. And so, MOFI Energy Bar officially became her mission.

Los Cuatro Amigos (LCA) is a scholarship-focused nonprofit supporting graduating seniors from HCISD who plan to pursue careers through Career and Technical Education (CTE). The organization is composed of President Eddie Rodriguez, Vice President Belinda C. Zapata, Secretary Dr. Christian Corrales, and Treasurer Roel Rodriguez.

Online, 213.8K followers and more than 3 million likes know him as Jeanlukulele. Locally, he’s just Jean-Luc; to his friends, Picard; to his students, Mr. Cañas—a teacher, theater creative, and puppet maker whose imagination brings characters to life in a way that recalls the inventiveness of Jim Henson, though entirely his own.

The 35th Annual Henry Roberts Memorial Jalapeño 100 Bike Ride, named to honor Henry P. Roberts who first opened Bicycle World RGV with his wife Kelly over 48 years ago, is set for Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The Harlingen Black Widows, a women’s full-contact football team, will debut this month as one of the newest members competing in a league managed by So-Tex Women’s Athletics.

Do you know which team holds the number one ranking for Class 6A Girls soccer in Texas? The Big Red Machine Lady Cardinals soccer team holds Texas’ top rank with a perfect 12-0 record per Texas Girls Coaches Association Soccer Poll. 

Lita N. Garcia and her partner Sara, owners of Boca ChewLita, a chef-prepared meal delivery service, have moved into the Elks Lodge to run The Antler Cafe. It will be open to the public.

Former Harlingen Cardinals football player Nathan Huerta recalls his experience being part of the inaugural UTRGV Vaqueros football team.

Husband and wife duo, Ray and Magda Peynado, play 1970s and 1990s cover music locally at places like The 83 Winery in Harlingen.

The Harlingen Community Theatre's production of Shrek the Musical brings humor, heart, and spectacle to the stage, February 27 and 28, and March 1, 6, 7, and 8.

The Los Fresnos Rodeo returns for its 36th year on February 20-22, 2026, with a kickoff concert starring Braxton Keith on February 19.

Love Thy Neighbor is a nonprofit organization that focuses on bettering the lives of senior citizens in the Rio Grande Valley.

Where you can pick up the February 2026 issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine locally.

Harlingen's well-known monthly event, Market Days, is celebrating 25 years of a shopping event where commerce meets community.

Gil Lucio, owner of newly opened wine bar, The Other Room, has brought an intimate and sophisticated experience to downtown Harlingen.

For nearly 10 years, Sarah Lee Soria's business, Me Vale Creations, has brought Mexican culture to life with her relatable and recognizable designs.

Carolina Garces, owner of Limitless Studio by CBoss Beauty, is holding her first free community fair: Rise Up & Fuel: 3K Wellness & Health Fair on January 10, 2026.

Second Chance Thrift Store, a ministry project of First Methodist Church, offers heavily discounted clothes and accessories, household appliances and decorations, estate sale items, and much more.