This is your sign to add a water feature to your backyard... and it's not just the birds who will thank you! 🐦🐸 This Giant Toad (Rhinella horribilis), also known as the Cane Toad, was spotted enjoying a relaxing dip in a bird bath — complete with a gentle water-drip "massage." Native to the Rio Grande Valley (as well as parts of Mexico, Central, and South America), these hardy amphibians are well-adapted to urban environments. You might even spot one in your own backyard! 🛑 A quick note: Please don’t handle them or let your pets get too close. Cane Toads secrete a toxin that can be deadly to predators and irritating to human skin. It’s always amazing to see wildlife making use of the spaces we influence the most — our own backyards! 🌿 Bonus: If you're a Daily Savings Club member (or thinking about joining), enjoy 15% OFF all our water products from August 28–September 1!* Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas *Offer valid in-store for DSC members at WBU McAllen. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. Offer is valid August 28-September 1, 2025.

Join us this Saturday, August 30th from 11 AM – 1 PM at Nerve Coffee Shop (200 N Main St, McAllen, TX 78501) for a special treat, the first 100 guests will enjoy free coffee courtesy of our friends at TRB & UTRGV! Don’t miss this chance to connect, sip, and support a local favorite in the heart of McAllen! 💛 #McAllenChamber #SupportLocal #FreeCoffee #McAllenTX

Coming soon to IMAS! ✨" Pilgrimage of Light" 📅 September 11, 2025 – January 25, 2026 Discover the striking photography of Mark Chen, who blends the beauty of remote landscapes with projected star imagery from NASA and other space organizations. Through his innovative projection techniques, Chen illuminates the connection between the age of our planet and the vast distances of galaxies, capturing breathtaking contrasts between earth and space. 🎉 IMAS Member Reception 📅 Thursday, September 18 | 5:00–7:00 PM IMAS Members are invited to an exclusive after-hours preview of Pilgrimage of Light. Enjoy this special evening as a thank-you for your continued support! 🔗 Pre-registration encouraged. Members may bring one guest free, with additional guests welcome at $10 each. Memberships available online or at the door. To learn more about the exhibit or to register for the Member Reception, visit: https://theimasonline.org/pilgrimage-of-light/ #IMASmuseum #PilgrimageOfLight #MarkChen #ArtExhibition #McAllenEvents

Coming soon to IMAS! ✨" Pilgrimage of Light" 📅 September 11, 2025 – January 25, 2026 Discover the striking photography of Mark Chen, who blends the beauty of remote landscapes with projected star imagery from NASA and other space organizations. Through his innovative projection techniques, Chen illuminates the connection between the age of our planet and the vast distances of galaxies, capturing breathtaking contrasts between earth and space. 🎉 IMAS Member Reception 📅 Thursday, September 18 | 5:00–7:00 PM IMAS Members are invited to an exclusive after-hours preview of Pilgrimage of Light. Enjoy this special evening as a thank-you for your continued support! 🔗 Pre-registration encouraged. Members may bring one guest free, with additional guests welcome at $10 each. Memberships available online or at the door. To learn more or to register for the Member Reception, visit 'IMAS Links' in our bio. #IMASmuseum #PilgrimageOfLight #MarkChen #ArtExhibition #McAllenEvents

It's Member Monday! This week we’re proud to highlight Fuller Contractors LLC, a family-owned and operated commercial general contractor with over 20 years of experience in retail, healthcare, office, and warehouse facilities. ➡️ Learn more about them here: @fuller_contractors #McAllenChamber #MemberMonday #SupportLocal #RGVBuilders #McAllenTX #CityofMcAllen #McAllenStrong

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Explore McAllen are excited to invite you to the first-ever Market on Main — a family-friendly street marketplace coming to Main Street! On Saturday, September 6th, from 6–9 PM, Main Street will be transformed from Gumwood to Beech Avenues — and into Archer Park — with local vendors, live music, artists, and more. The street will be closed to traffic, creating a walkable festival atmosphere where the community can shop, explore, and connect. (See flyer below.) As a valued Chamber member, you’ll enjoy special discounted vendor rates for this event — making it easier than ever to showcase your business, products, or services to an engaged local audience. Reserve your space now: https://tinyurl.com/4jfm57mv Join us in making this inaugural event a vibrant celebration of McAllen’s creativity, community, and commerce. We look forward to seeing you at Market on Main! Warm regards, Explore McAllen & the McAllen Chamber of Commerce

McAllen is buzzing with business news! 🐝 Check out the latest updates and see which local businesses are making moves in our community.

#HarleyDavidson Racing Gear is finally here! A member of our #DesperadoHD riding fam, Mauricio, was one of the first to grab the new gear. Make sure you roll in before it’s gone! 🔥

IMAS Members – You're Invited! ​ Be the first to experience our newest exhibit, "Insecta: Small Wonders of the World", at an exclusive Member Reception | Insecta: Small Wonders of the World on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5–7 PM! Enjoy an evening of discovery and wonder as we unveil the captivating macrophotography of artist and citizen-scientist Gabriel Rodriguez. Get up close with the tiny creatures that shape our world in surprising and beautiful ways. 🐞📸 🗓️ Exhibit on view August 9, 2025 – January 4, 2026 📍 Member Reception: August 7 | 5-7 PM 🎟️ Free for IMAS Members (with one guest). Additional guests $10. RSVP: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2167 👉 Not a member? Join today and experience the perks! Become a member: https://theimasonline.org/member/