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Weslaco, TX
42Events this week
8Free things to do
65New spots
100New stories

● Checked Sunday, October 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Weslaco

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 42 events, day by day →

Pokémon Halloween Lotería🎃⚡

Tuesday 6:30pm · McAllen

Brody Rivers Live Performance

Wednesday 8pm · The Moon Rock

Toddler Music Time: October 2026

Thursday 10:30am · Harlingen Public Library

Fall pop up market rescheduled

Thursday 12pm · McAllen, Texas

Silent Book Club

Thursday 4pm · Vellichor Books and More

New in Weslaco

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

EZ Cuts

Beauty

Clean cut confidence: EZ Cuts keeps Weslaco looking sharp with pro stylists and barbers who handle everything from quick men's trims to women's cuts, kid-friendly styles, and color or highlights.

rgvezcuts.com ↗

Bella Kara Skin Care & Spa

Health & Wellness

Treat your skin right: From deep-cleansing facials and microdermabrasion to dermaplaning, brow waxing, and no-fuss mani-pedis, Bella Kara Skin Care & Spa keeps it low-key and results focused.

bellakaraskincare.glossgenius.com ↗

Gorditas Doña Lula

Restaurants

Handmade gordita bliss: Whether you’re craving legit handmade gorditas with that authentic Mexican sabor or just want tacos, combos, and a sweet finish, Gorditas Doña Lula nails it.

donalulausa.com ↗

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Most read in Weslaco

The five stories Weslaco readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. ‘I know I will get cured’: Valley teen battles cancer for a second time, 65 diagnosed yearly

    Brianne Valdez, a 16-year-old girl from Texas, is battling cancer for the second time after doctors discovered another tumor just months after her first round of chemotherapy and radiation.

    Full story at valleycentral.com ↗

  2. Swig, Home of The Original Dirty Soda®, Coming to Edinburg

    Swig, a fast-growing beverage brand known for its customizable dirty sodas, is set to expand to Edinburg, Texas.

    Full story at texasborderbusiness.com ↗

  3. McAllen city leaders presented with draft of downtown revitalization plan

    A planning company hired by McAllen, Texas, has released a draft plan for revitalizing downtown following a months-long study.

    Full story at krgv.com ↗

  4. Backstage Spotlight: Tiger’s Blood and the ever-expanding Valley music scene

    The new ValleyCentral+ show, Backstage Spotlight, features Patrick Garcia, one of the Valley's most familiar behind-the-scenes figures, Tiger's Blood.

    Full story at valleycentral.com ↗

  5. Governor Abbott Presents More Than $5.8 Million In Grants For South Texas Veterans Groups

    Governor Greg Abbott has awarded over $5.8 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to 21 organizations serving South Texas veterans and their families.

    Full story at gov.texas.gov ↗

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