The Teen Advisory Committee meets on Saturday, December 20 at 2PM @ Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen). If you know a teen looking for community service hours or a fun way to be more involved in the community, this is a great chance to learn about volunteering with TAC and helping shape what happens at the library. Questions? Call our Teen Department at (956) 681-3090 for details.

The Teen Advisory Committee meets on Saturday, December 20 at 2PM @ Main Library (4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen). If you know a teen looking for community service hours or a fun way to be more involved in the community, this is a great chance to learn about volunteering with TAC and helping shape what happens at the library. Questions? Call our Teen Department at (956) 681-3090 for details.

As we close out 2025, we’re finalizing year-end reports, acknowledging sponsors and supporters, sharing our 2026 event schedule, and planning fishing locations for 2026. Our tentative 2026 On the Water event dates are included in this post. Veterans, Military, First Responders, and Volunteers interested in participating can email coastalbend@heroesonthewater.org. Registration is simple. Now would be a good time to get you on board. We also have Chapter Leadership Team positions open that require commitment, email us for position descriptions and responsibilities. We look forward to connecting with kayak fishing enthusiasts at the Texas Angler Depot Dec. 13th during their Kayak Poker Run Fishing Tournament raffle and awards ceremony (for more info on the tournament, contact Texas Angler Depot). We’ll be recruiting Volunteer Kayak Fishing Team Leaders and have volunteers available to answer questions. Visit our tent outside—or inside if it rains. PADDLE. FISH. HEAL. #HOWNation #veterans #military #firstresponders #volunteering #kayakfishingadventures #therapy #healing #bonding #brotherhood #camaraderie #sponsorshipopportunities #PaddleFishHeal

This holiday season reminded us how powerful simple acts of kindness can be.🌟 We’re ending the year with full hearts thanks to a thoughtful group of our extended stay guests.🙌 Between volunteering at the McAllen Holiday Parade and donating three Toys for Tots boxes, they’ve truly spread holiday cheer throughout our community!🎅🎄 #seasonofgiving #tistheseason #holidaycheer

Commissioner Buckingham encourages all Texans to attend the 2025 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery on December 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Please join us in honoring the legacies of the heroic men and women in uniform who have proudly served our country. This holiday season, let us all remember and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. If you're interested in sponsoring a wreath or volunteering for the ceremony, please click the link below: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/174411/Overview/?relatedId=0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery