Explore McAllen History Today! 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. Photo by Jacqueline Wallace #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

We’re proud to extend beyond our gallery walls with public art in our community. This mural, created by Lupe Hernández at the McAllen Heritage Center, celebrates local history through art. Pictured, Raquel Hinojosa @raquel_hinojosa_art & Lupe Hernandez @mr._three_d 📸 Photos courtesy of @mcallenheritagecenter #artonwalls #publicart #murals #lupehernandez #mcallentexasart #mcallenmurals #rgvartist

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We’re proud to extend beyond our gallery walls with public art in our community. This mural, created by Lupe Hernández at the McAllen Heritage Center, celebrates local history through art. Pictured, Raquel Hinojosa raquel_hinojosa_art & Lupe Hernandez mr._three_d 📸 Photos courtesy of mcallenheritagecenter #artonwalls #publicart #murals #lupehernandez #mcallentexasart #mcallenmurals #rgvartist

Isabel Cañas will be part of this year’s South Texas Book Festival. She’s the author of "The Hacienda" and "Vampiros of El Norte," stories that blend the supernatural with history and emotion in ways many of us can relate to. Catch her session Vampires of El Norte: An Afternoon with Isabel Cañas at #STBF in Main Library’s Auditorium (4001 N. 23rd St.) on Saturday, October 25 at 2PM, followed by a Meet & Greet in the Book Sales area. For details, visit our website at www.southtexasbookfestival.com.

#HispanicHeritageMonth - Here we honor some of our most impactful McAllenites. We are grateful for all our McAllen Hispanic leaders, past and present. Pictured left to right, top to bottom. Alonzo Cantu Banker, developer, philanthropist Sister Norma Pimentel Executive director, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Mary Del Paz, CPA Vice president of finance & administrative services, South Texas College Adrian A. Arriaga Award winning realtor and community leader Elva M. Cerda Mcallen Heritage Center, museum of history & culture, Co-founder, Exec director, Co -founder PalmFest Folklife festival. Affordable housing advocate Edna Posada Community business leader Joe Vera City Of McAllen , Former Assistant City Manager, McAllen holiday parade founder Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa Texas Senate, Dist. 20 Ernest Aliseda Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen, COO and Associate Vice President, US Army Lieutenant Colonel Ret. Sally Fraustro Guerra Community Leader, Former Chair of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce & Woman of the Year Cynthia Sakulenski President and CEO, Rgv Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Robert "Bobby" Calvillo Affordable Homes of South Texas, former ceo & president Rodolfo "Rudy" Ramirez McAllen Housing Authority, Director, affordable housing advocate Javier Villalobos Mayor, City of McAllen Dr. Ricardo J. Solis President, South Texas College Tony Aguirre Community leader, former McAllen Chamber of Commerce man of the year, McAllen city commissioner, dist. 1 Joe Saenz McAllen Housing Authority, former executive director, Affordable housing advocate Elizabeth Suarez McAllen Chamber of Commerce and MEDC, President and CEO Leo Montalvo Former mayor, City of McAllen, first hispanic mayor Elvira Alonzo, Asst. city manager, City of McAllen Richard D. Guerra Community leader, businessman Richard F. Cortez Hidalgo County Judge, former Mayor of McAllen Juan Olaguibel Asst city manager, City of McAllen Victor Rodriguez Police chief, City of McAllen, McAllen Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Alejandro R. Longoria Former chief of police, City of McAllen #mcallenhistory #mcallen

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at McAllen Public Library! We’ve got a full lineup of programs and events highlighting culture, history, and stories that bring our community together. Check the schedule on our website at www.mcallenlibrary.net and make plans to join in!

✨ Good news! ✨ "Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection" has been extended through October 12, 2025! To celebrate, join collectors Byron Jay and Keely Lewis for Visions of the West: Stories Behind the Art a guided tour offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artists, inspirations, and personal stories that bring this collection to life. From sweeping landscapes to iconic figures of the American West, this experience will deepen your connection to the exhibition. 📅 October 5, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟️ Included with general admission Don’t miss this chance to explore the West through art, stories, and history at IMAS.

✨ Good news! ✨ "Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection" has been extended through October 12, 2025! To celebrate, join collectors Byron Jay and Keely Lewis for "Visions of the West: Stories Behind the Art" a guided tour offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artists, inspirations, and personal stories that bring this collection to life. From sweeping landscapes to iconic figures of the American West, this experience will deepen your connection to the exhibition. 📅 October 5, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟️ Included with general admission Don’t miss this chance to explore the West through art, stories, and history at IMAS.

We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have shaped and enriched communities like McAllen and the region. #HispanicHeritageMonth We are grateful for all our McAllen Hispanic leaders, past and present. Let's keep the torch moving forward. #HispanicHeritage #mcallenhistory #mcallen #HispanicHistory #cityofmcallen

Our friends from Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center will be leading a tour of our Tiny Forest at Main Library this Saturday, October 4 at 2PM! You’ll learn about the history of the project, why Tiny Forests make a big difference, and meet lots of plants along the way! The Tiny Forest is located on the north side of the parking lot, close to the Orchid Avenue entrance.

🎨 Still Life Through Time at Hinovations This school year our students have been traveling through history with paintbrush in hand! We began with Egyptian still lifes, inspired by offerings of food and flowers left to honor the afterlife. Then we studied Roman banquet scenes, where fruits and vessels celebrated abundance and daily life. Now, just in time for the season, we’re stepping into the Medieval era. Still lifes of this period often carried deeper meaning—letters illuminated with fruit, and symbolic objects like skulls, reminded viewers of the cycles of life, death, and renewal. Perfect themes as we move into fall. 🍎💀🍇 Still life painting has always been more than just bowls of fruit—it’s a window into culture, belief, and the beauty of everyday objects. Our students are discovering that each brushstroke connects them to centuries of artists before them. ✨ Follow along as we continue our journey through art history all the way into spring! For more information and to sign up call us at 956 309 8352

This evening! Discover the fascinating history of tortillas with culinary historian Melissa Guerra @ Main Library's Auditorium on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00PM, and learn about their cultural roots and lasting impact on Latin American cuisine.

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at McAllen Public Library! We’ve got a full lineup of programs and events highlighting culture, history, and stories that bring our community together. Check the schedule on our website at www.mcallenlibrary.net and make plans to join in!

🌎 McAllen’s history doesn’t just begin in the 1900s, it stretches back thousands of years. Archaeological evidence shows people lived and thrived here 10,000 years ago, long before McAllen became the city we know today. From the thorn forests to the Rio Grande, this land has always been home to resilience and adaptation. 🎙️ Learn more about the roots of our region in the latest McAllen Chamber of Commerce Podcast, now on YouTube! #McAllenChamber #McAllenHistory #SouthTexas #RGV #CommunityLegacy

Loved having Alma Vera visit MHC today. Her husband, Joe Vera was also a huge friend and supporter! Explore McAllen #mcallenhistory Visit McAllen

Royal Tea at the Heritage 2025! Goodness was an afternoon we had - HUGE THANK YOU again to everyone that attended and to our sponsors for making our 2025 Royal Tea a gathering not to be forgotten! SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2026 event: September 19, 2026! Explore McAllen Visit McAllen Socialife News Magazine City of McAllen TX Government #mcallenhistory #visitmcallen #exploremcallen #RoyalTea

“Life moves pretty fast…” 🚗💨 Which movie nailed this line into 80s history? Drop your answer and tag your crew that never skips movie night. #DeLoreans80s #MovieNightMemory #80sMovies #RetroTrivia #McAllenNightlife

❤️ Love has always been at the heart of South Texas. For thousands of years, families in this region have faced rattlesnakes, wild hogs, thorny forests, and harsh conditions, but through it all, one thing never changed: the radical care for their children. 🎙️ Discover more about how history shaped our community in the latest McAllen Chamber of Commerce Podcast, now on YouTube. #McAllenChamber #SouthTexasHistory #RGV #CommunityLegacy #Podcast

Your McAllen History Museum Visiting Hours for this weekend! Friday, Sept 19 | 1pm-4pm Saturday, Sept 20 | Closed for Royal Tea at the Heritage 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

GRAIL ALERT! A piece of Marvel history! Tales to Astonish #27! The original, first appearance of Ant Man from 1962! Definitely a key book you don’t see often! Available only here at Kaboom! 🐜

Royal Tea 2025 Photo Recap! No words can express what an amazing afternoon our Royal Tea was - filled with life, love and camaraderie! We are thrilled to share these photographs and would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that attended and to our sponsors for making our 2025 Royal Tea a gathering not to be forgotten! Video recap coming this week! SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2026 event: September 19, 2026! Explore McAllen | Visit McAllen #mcallenhistory #visitmcallen #exploremcallen #RoyalTea

🎉🏹 Congratulations to Lola Mejia! 🏹🎉 We are so proud to celebrate our very own Lola Mejia, a member of the Checkmate Ninja Homeschool Club, for making history as the first-ever female Lodge Chief of Order of the Arrow Wewanoma Lodge 272! Lola’s journey is truly inspiring: • 🦅 Eagle Scout, Class of 2024 • 👑 First female Chapter Chief for the Chachalaca (formerly Arrowhead) Chapter • 🔥 Served as Ceremonies Chief for Wewanoma Lodge • 💻 Contributed to the Section G2 Communications Team Now, she adds another milestone to her trailblazing path as Lodge Chief. Your Checkmate Ninja family couldn’t be prouder, Lola. You’re showing the world what dedication, leadership, and courage look like—both on and off the chessboard. Congratulations, Lola—you inspire us all! 🥳

🌽 Discover the fascinating history of tortillas with culinary historian Melissa Guerra @ Main Library's Auditorium on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00PM, and learn about their cultural roots and lasting impact on Latin American cuisine.

Our 2025 Royal Tea was a spectacular success!! Full video coming shortly!! Big shout out to our sponsors!! McAllen Heritage deeply appreciates and values your support!! SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2026 event: September 19, 2026! #mcallenhistory #visitmcallen Visit McAllen #exploremcallen

The history of San Antonio's Mi Tierra Café: A legacy of family, culture and flavor

🙌 #Preservation #mitierra #history #downtown #sanantonio #sanantoniotx

James C. Harrington

"My heart has always been in the valley and it has never left the valley. It has always been a honor for me to be in McAllen with people with moral courage in your part of the globe." - JIM HARRINGTON #civilrights #socialjustice #rgv #history #mcallentx Jim Harrington Book Signing & Lecture at Espana

Your McAllen History Museum Visiting Hours for this weekend! Friday, Sept 19 | 1pm-4pm Saturday, Sept 20 | Closed for Royal Tea at the Heritage 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

🙌 #Preservation #history #downtown #brownsvilletx

Diaz: With their Astrodome, Houston Astros were copying PSJA's Oso Dome - Rio Grande Guardian

🙌 #RickDiaz #KRGV #PSJA #rgv #history

Chuckwagon Dinner Ticket Holders! Reminder to redeem your tickets by Tuesday, September 30th at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen. Thank you to all that supported the McAllen Heritage Center. See you next year! #mcallenheritage #mcallen #ChuckWagonDinner

Happy Día de la Independencia de México! 🇲🇽 McAllen proudly recognizes the shared history, culture, and friendship that connect us with Mexico.

Poet and educator Frank Brewster III blends personal history with cultural heritage in his writing. He will be at the Local Author Showcase to present his poetry. The Local Author Showcase, part of a special STBF Presents series, is happening at Main Library on Saturday, September 20 from 10AM-12PM! Details on our website at bit.ly/stbflas. #STBF #LocalAuthors

🎉♟️ 2025 Texas State Women’s Chess Championship ♟️🎉 Calling all queens of the board! 👑✨ Join us for the Texas State Women’s Championship this October 4–5 at the Tech Mahindra Americas Office in Plano, TX. 📍 Location: 5850 Granite Pkwy, Suite 1200, Plano, TX 75024 🗓️ Dates: October 4–5, 2025 This historic event, powered by Tech Mahindra Global Chess League and UTD Chess, brings together the best women chess players in Texas for two days of strategy, competition, and inspiration. 👉 Register now and be part of Texas women’s chess history: txw.chess.stream #TexasChess #WomensChess #ChessChampionship #TexasState

✨ Know Before You Go – Heritage Royal Tea Shuttle Service 🚐 We’re excited to welcome you to the McAllen Heritage Center’s Royal Tea this Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00–5:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center Museum, 301 S. Main Street, Downtown McAllen. For your convenience, Casa De Palmas Hotel will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the McAllen Heritage Center. ✅ Shuttle Pickup/Drop-off: Casa De Palmas Hotel Lobby - 👍 ✅ Times: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - 👍 ✅ Return Service: Call the hotel at 956-631-1101 for pickup after the event - 👍 Ride in comfort and style in the brand-new Casa De Palmas shuttle as you enjoy this special afternoon celebrating McAllen’s heritage! 💐☕️ 🚎🚎 Note: If our shuttle is out to the airport taking our airline crew members to the airport that it will return in just a few minutes. Please stay cool and comfortable in the lobby while the shuttle returns from the airport. #McAllenHeritage #RoyalTea #CasaDePalmas #DowntownMcAllen

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at McAllen Public Library! We’ve got a full lineup of programs and events highlighting culture, history, and stories that bring our community together. Check the schedule on our website at www.mcallenlibrary.net and make plans to join in!

🌟 FREE Community Event! 🌟 Join us for Beyond the Exhibits: Outreach at the Pavilion 📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025 📍 Veterans Memorial Pavilion, Mission, TX Bring the family for a day of fun, learning, and connection with IMAS, the National Butterfly Center, Mission Historical Museum, and the Museum of South Texas History. 🚀 Enjoy planetarium presentations 🦋 Close-up insect talks 🔬 Hands-on STEAM activities 🎨 And so much more! 🎟 Free admission – all are welcome! Learn More: https://theimasonline.org/beyond-the-exhibits-outreach-at-the-pavilion/

Leave a 👍 if you 💚 McAllen! Explore McAllen History today from 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Leave a 👍 if you 💚 McAllen! Explore McAllen History today from 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

MJ on the speakers. You know what comes next. Drop the next line in the comments and tag someone who can finish the whole verse without missing a beat. 🪩🕺🏽🎶 #DeLoreans80s #FinishTheLyric #MJForever #McAllenNightlife #ThrowbackVibes