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.

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.

The Marine Military Academy (MMA) Fighting Leathernecks football team won the 2025 Texas Christian Athletic League's (TCAL's) state football championship.

Looking back on 2025, it was a difficult year for many national and local businesses. Many long-standing businesses in Harlingen closed. However, some new businesses opened, and more are on the way in 2026.

On the second Saturday of each December, Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery takes part in the Wreaths Across America program to place Christmas wreaths on the graves of more than 200 veterans.

Longhorn Cattle Company of San Benito recently celebrated 40 years in business. Known for their complimentary bean soup, Bill Turner continues to serve up some the Valley's best BBQ with his dedicated staff and homey vibe.

Former American Idol contestant Brody Rivers of Brody Rivers Band was recently nominated for Song of the Year for his single "Halfway to Heaven" at the Josie Awards. The Rio Hondo native insists consistency is a key to his success.

On December 6, the Antique Automobile Club of America Rio Grande Valley (AACA RGV) is hosting its first Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) Christmas Car Show Toy Drive at the Harlingen Convention Center.

Transformations is a nonprofit organization that helps people overcoming addiction. It meets every first and third Monday at the Mission Coffee House at the Faith Pleases God Church in Harlingen. All are welcome.

For more than 20 years, the Harlingen Country Club has hosted the Men's ITF World Tennis Tournament each October. More than 60 U.S. and international tennis players come to Harlingen to compete to qualify for higher-level events.

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The first ever Mighty Hawks Band Boosters Fundraiser Golf Tournament will be held on November 22 at the Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen. Registration begins at 7 am with tee-off at 8 am.

The Harlingen High School South Hawks Tennis program has been crowned Team Tennis District Champions 29 times in the school's 32-year history.

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Seven notable high school football players from the Harlingen area made it into the NFL to play professional football. Learn more about each of these athletes.

The Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association (RGVDSA) provides connection, support, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones across the RGV.

Alejandra and Marko Esparza of La Papa Loca food truck serve some of the biggest and best stuffed baked potatoes, tacos, snacks, and more.