Excitement is building for Harlingen's 1st Annual El Gran Pepino Festival, a celebration of all things pickle, to be held on June 14.

Angela and husband Steve Rodriguez started many businesses together until they created Main Street Boutique and Bistro, a local favorite for sandwiches, soups, and desserts.

Art instructor Oneida Aceves Treviño inspires her students to explore the artists within themselves.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) South Texas assists families in medical crisis with lodging, food, clothing, mental health resources, and more.

The RGV Bandidas, the RGV's only roller derby team, were established in 2015. Their bouts are held in Harlingen and McAllen and thrill audiences of all ages.

The H-E-B Tennis Center in Harlingen hosts tennis players of all ages and skill levels, promoting health and wellness while building a tight knit community of like-minded individuals.

The 17th Annual Loaves & Fishes of the RGV Style Show on May 3 spotlights local boutiques while raising funds for the Loaves & Fishes mission.

For 15 years, The Pizzeria, owned by the Formacio brothers, has served some of the Rio Grande Valley's best pizza, with locations in Harlingen, Brownsville, Edinburg, and Mission.

The American Red Cross South Texas Chapter was instrumental in providing flood relief to victims of the recent flooding in Harlingen.

During Covid, Pastor Kevin Ortiz of Faith Pleases God Church created a coffee shop that serves free coffee to the public in an effort to make a luxury item accessible to all.

The Furytones is a local musical group that channels the golden era of the 1950s and 1960s with their infectious energy.

Nearly one year ago, the Cristiano family took ownership of the Treasure Hills Golf Club (THGC) and have made many improvements.

For children battling critical illnesses in the RGV, Make-A-Wish RGV is a fairy godmother, turning dreams into reality.

Noah Huerta, HHS Cardinal football and track and field star, is the middle child of the athletic Huerta family.

Foodies rejoice! The Moon Rock, Harlingen's only food truck park, currently has nine food trucks with a variety of cuisines.

The Good Friday Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus is a tradition that dates back since the 1990s.

Plush Panaderia, a Latina-owned business, promotes cultural pride with plush pan dulce, pillows, jewelry, and fresh baked bread.

Matt Montalvo, with his studio, Junk Room Music, offers various services for up-and-coming musicians.