Community Resources
Explore these local resources that contribute significantly to the Rio Grande Valley's cultural, artistic, and social landscape.
Trucha RGV
A platform focusing on art, culture, and social justice in the RGV, offering insightful articles and community stories.
Ante Books RGV
A community space and bookstore in McAllen, fostering creativity and connection among local artists and writers.
Rio Grande Valley Reddit Community
An online forum where residents discuss local events, share news, and connect over shared interests.
RGV Community Events and Family Fun
A Facebook group dedicated to sharing family-friendly, free, or low-cost events happening throughout the RGV.
UTRGV Arts and Community Outreach
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers affordable access to world-class visual and performing arts events, enriching the local cultural scene.
Creative Arts Directory of South Texas
An initiative by the City of Edinburg to promote the creative industry by uniting artists and industry professionals, accessible to the public.
RGV Music Therapy and Wellness Center
A collective of board-certified music and recreational therapists dedicated to increasing access to music therapy and community wellness in the RGV.
Chulita Vinyl Club
An all-vinyl, all-genre DJ collective of women and non-binary people of color, embracing heritage through music.
BorderFest
An annual festival in Hidalgo celebrating diverse cultures with music, food, and cultural activities.
Texas Onion Fest
A festival in Weslaco celebrating the 1015 Onion, featuring food, music, and family-friendly activities.
Texas Citrus Fiesta
An annual event in Mission showcasing the local citrus industry with parades, pageantry, and cultural exhibits.
Save The San Juan Hotel
A grassroots collective working to preserve the San Juan Hotel, a Texas Historical Landmark, and transform it into a site of consciousness and reconciliation.
Museo 956 de Derechos Civiles
The Rio Grande Valley's first civil rights museum, opened in June 2025 by the Save the San Juan Hotel Collective. Located in San Juan, the museum confronts the region's history of white settler colonialism, land theft, and racial violence, serving as a space for truth-telling, education, and community healing.