Big changes that rocked South Texas newsrooms in 2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AESymaJqm/ Sharing this story written by our friend, Dina Arévalo about the big changes at our hometown newspaper, The Monitor. Times change and we wish them well in their new location where they will continue to move forward providing us with news as they have been doing for well over a century. #mcallenhistory

Merry Christmas from McAllen Heritage Center 🎄 Visit the museum Friday, December 26th from 1pm-5pm Closed Saturday, December 27th Noon-4pm. Free parking in the rear of the building Normal visiting hours resume, Friday, January 2nd. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and joyous Christmas & New Year.

With McAllen Public Library – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Get ready, McAllen! The biggest, greenest, and grumpiest holiday star is coming to town! ⭐ Come celebrate at the 5th Annual McGRINCH Event—a FREE afternoon of festive fun supporting local small businesses right here at the McAllen Heritage Center! We've got vendors, food, and plenty of cheer (even if the McGrinch doesn't). See you this Saturday, Dec. 13th, from 2 PM to 6 PM!

Christmas Holiday Museum Visiting Hours 🎄 We will be closed this week for year-end maintenance & repairs. Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Please visit us on Friday, December 26th from 1pm-5pm and Saturday, December 27th Noon-4pm. Free parking in the rear of the building Normal visiting hours resume, Friday, January 2nd. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and joyous Christmas & New Year. Thank you for a great year and we look forward to serving you in 2026 for our 20th year anniversary.

TODAY! Visitors we recommend parking at the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage on the corner of S. 15th and Chicago. Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Address: 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX, 78501 Families are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! Pet friendly event! Grinch themed tacos & hot chocolate by Suerte Bar&Grill Food Truck Face painting by Rosy Facepaints Sponsored by: Explore McAllen AHSTI A non-profit Housing Initiative Boultinghouse Simpson Gates Architects Futuro RGV HCH Realty Hope Insurance Agency Kreidler Funeral Home Neighborhood Alliance Management

Tomorrow, Saturday! Bring the Family to meet our friendly McGrinch at the McAllen Heritage Center! Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Address: 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX, 78501 Visitors, we recommend parking at the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage on the corner of S. 15th and Chicago. Families are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! Pet friendly event! Grinch themed tacos & hot chocolate by Suerte Bar & Grill Food Truck Face painting by Rosy Facepaints Sponsored by: Explore McAllen AHSTI A non-profit Housing Initiative Boultinghouse Simpson Gates Architects Futuro RGV HCH Realty Hope Insurance Agency Kreidler Funeral Home Neighborhood Alliance Management

Get ready, McAllen! The biggest, greenest, and grumpiest holiday star is coming to town! ⭐ Come celebrate at the 5th Annual McGRINCH Event—a FREE afternoon of festive fun supporting local small businesses right here at the McAllen Heritage Center! We've got vendors, food, and plenty of cheer (even if the McGrinch doesn't). See you this Saturday, Dec. 13th, from 2 PM to 6 PM!

This Saturday, December 13th | 2pm-6pm FREE FAMILY EVENT! Meet & Greet our friendly McGrinch We recommend parking at Downtown McAllen Parking Garage See you soon!

Saturday, December 13th! McGrinch at the McAllen Heritage Center is back for family photos and fun in La Placita Park! FREE FAMILY EVENT! Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! Pet friendly event! Create magical moments with face painting by artist Rosy Facepaints Grinch themed tacos & hot chocolate by Suerte Bar & Grill Food Truck Suerte Bar&Grill Sponsored by: Explore McAllen AHSTI A non-profit Housing Initiative Boultinghouse Simpson Gates Architects Futuro RGV HCH Realty Hope Insurance Agency Kreidler Funeral Home Neighborhood Alliance Management #exploremcallen #grinch #rgv

McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture updated their cover photo.