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A list of FUN events and FUN happenings around McAllen Texas and the RGV ,Rio Grande Valley TEXAS,

 John McAllen was no poor man to start with; however, with the combined wealth of his newfound bride he became one of the richest man in the area.
McAllen, spurred on by the arrival of the Railroad in 1905, continued to grow and was finally incorporated in 1911.
However, McAllen is not only a Gateway city to Mexico but also a very popular destination for Tour groups from both sides of the border who continuously come to visit the many interesting sites the Rio Grande Valley has to offer.

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Texas Citrus Fiesta, Mission. The last week of January and early February heralds a full schedule of fun and activities including the coronation of Queen Citrianna, the Product Costume Show, a carnival, barbecue, and the Parade of Oranges. (956) 585-9724.

McAllen International Travel Show, early January, and Winter Texan Expo, late January, McAllen Civic Center, U.S. 83 and 10th Street. (956) 682-2870.

Charro Days, Brownsville/ Matamoros. Last weekend in February. International sister cities throw a party including parades, mariachi bands, folkloric dancing and Mexican cuisine. Don’t miss the famous "grito," or cry, that marks the opening of the festivities. (956) 542-4245.

Fiesta Edinburg, weekend-long event in late February. Enjoy parade, rodeo, fajita cook-off, live concert music, and exhibits in celebration of the founding of the city. Edinburg Chamber, (956) 383-4974.

Heart of the Valley Health Fair, McAllen Civic Center, early February. Free screenings for cholesterol, diabetes, glucose, glaucoma, vision and blood pressure, podiatry, massage and oral hygiene. Immunizations for children, and screenings for scoliosis, and hearing. (956) 682-2871.

"Winter Texan Appreciation Party" held at Outdoor Resorts second week of February. Dance contests and refreshments, gifts, and prizes. One thousand attended last year. (956) 943-6449.

Borderfest, Hidalgo, three days in early March. A colorful parade, beauty pageant and folkloric dancers signal Hidalgo’s Borderfest, as well as "crafts in action," mariachis and food. (956) 843-2734.

Taste of the Valley, Pharr. Hosted by the Pharr Chamber of Commerce, Taste of the Valley is a food fair featuring leading Valley restaurants and entertainment at the Pharr International Convention Center. The first Thursday in March. (956) 787-1481.

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Mercedes. Held in Mid-March, the livestock show is one of the Valley’s most popular annual events with an average attendance of 160,000. Support 4-H and Future Farmers of America high school students as they show their wares. For entertainment don’t miss the rodeo, carnival, nightly dances, games, contests and other family-oriented entertainment. (956) 565-2456.

Riofest, Harlingen. Celebrate culture with food, music, arts and crafts at Harlingen’s annual festival. Art exhibits, contests at indoor and outdoor exhibits. Artists of every age can show their work or just look and learn by taking lessons at no extra charge. The make-believe "Western Town" for the kids, complete with a jail, is a favorite attraction. RioFest features dozens of musical acts - amateur and professional. Second weekend in April. (956) 425-2705.

Onion Festival, Weslaco, late April. Can it be done with an onion? If so, it’s here. Watch or enter onion-clipping contests and onion recipe contests. Enjoy food booths and games, storytellers, bands and entertainment. (956) 968-2102.

Texas Tropics Nature Festival, McAllen, late April. Celebrates one of the richest areas for birding on the continent. Field trips introduce festival goers to the natural and cultural delights of the Valley. Includes seminars, evening keynote speakers, an all-day photography workshop, a children’s program, and a full trade show. (956) 682-2871 or 1-800-250-2591.

Port Mansfield Fishing Tournament, mid-July. Fishing takes the spotlight in July and August with this annual tournament. (956) 944-2354.

Texas International Fishing Tournament, South Padre Island, first weekend in August. This legendary contest to land the big one draws anglers from all over the continent. If you’re not going to fish, you can come down to the docks and see them weighing in at the end of each day. (956) 943-8438.

The Longest Causeway Run and Wellness Walk, Port Isabel to South Padre Island, first Saturday in October. A 10-kilometer run/walk over one of the nation’s longest bridges. 1-800-527-6102.

World’s Championship Shrimp Cook-off, Port Isabel, Columbus Day Weekend. Takes place on one and a half city blocks. Help judge the world-class shrimp dishes. Street dance in the evening, along with a folk art festival, food booths. 1-800-527-6102.

Texas Butterfly Festival, Mission, late October. Workshops, garden tours, youth and adult seminars, nature trade show. Mission Chamber, (956) 585-2727.

Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, Harlingen, early November. Attracts birders from all over North America. The festival features field trips, tours, seminars by several of the country’s top birding authorities, and a trade show which includes art, optics, birding supplies and gear, crafts, clothing and more. There is also a children’s program. Call (956) 423-5440 or 1-800-531-7346.

Winter Vegetable Show, Pharr, early December. This exposition showcases the Valley’s many vegetables shown by 4-H and Future Farmers of America members. Get in on the vegetable auction. (956) 787-1481.

Candlelight Posada, Archer Park in McAllen, first Friday and Saturday nights in December. Christmas entertainment with a South Texas flair. You’ll enjoy food booths, luminarias, twinkling lights, caroling, and a live nativity scene. (956) 682-2871.

    95 Arethusa  2003 Jan 15

The occultation of  a  m = 10.9 star by the "C" class asteroid 95Arethusa turned out to be another race for clear skies over the valley of South Texas. Paul Maley flew to McAllen, Texas. With several other observers he was planning on staying in McAllen. But clouds soon moved in and the group was forced to drive (3 car caravan) north to reach clear skies. Upon setting up his Collins image intensifier on a Celestron 8, Paul noticed it wouldn't turn on. So he switched to observing the asteroid visually and recorded a 12.1 second occultation. Fortunately the target star was less than 1/2 degree away from the zero magnitude star Procyon, so locating it was easy. Read more about Paul's adventure here.

Richard Nugent drove to a site originally 20 miles north of Maley's and arrived under overcast skies. He set up his 10" LX-200 and desperately tried to locate alignment stars during brief breaks in the clouds. After doing so he acquired the target star and asteroid on video as the sky opened up. A Hidalgo County Sheriff  drove up and asked what he was doing, and he explained the nature of his "suspicious looking equipment". The Sheriff stayed to watch the occultation and later was treated to views of M42, Saturn and Jupiter under excellent seeing conditions. Richard video recorded a  12.1 second occultation also. Chris Stephan in Sebring, Florida made a visual timing of Arethusa. His chord turned out to be overlapped up with Nugent's video observation, and this shows how video/visual timings don't always agree.

The 3 timings of Arethusa give an size of at least 172 km, about 20% larger than its size obtained from previous indirect methods.

95 Arethusa was discovered way back on November 23, 1867 by R. C. T. Luther in Dusseldorf. Arethusa was a Nereid nymph member of the Hesperides, attendant upon Artemis who changed her into a fountain when pursued by the river god Alpheus. 

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McAllen, TX · February 23, 2007

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McAllen, TX · February 23, 2006

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Brownsville, TX · September 10, 2006

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