About Us

The Valley Morning Star's www.TheV247.com is an entertainment Web site and database that features the latest news and information about The Rio Grande Valley’s growing entertainment and cultural options in South Texas.

TheV247.com features the latest local event listings, local and national entertainment news, an online TV and movie guide, plus blogs, columns and reviews submitted by the Valley Freedom Newspapers editorial team.

The site was launched as part of the Star’s ongoing commitment to support and showcase local arts and entertainment in the Valley.

TheV247.com serves as a guide to what’s happening in the Valley’s A&E scene, with stories and features on local events, concerts, cultural and community activities.

The site, conceived with the reader in mind, hosts a number of key interactive features, including a categorized and keyword-searchable events calendar and a restaurant/venue guide where anyone can post events, restaurant or venue reviews and information.

Readers are encouraged to use the site to share opinions and information about Valley events, eateries, venues and more.

The site’s coverage area spans the entire Valley, giving readers the fullest possible range of local art and entertainment event information available.

Staff members from the Star, as well as The Monitor, The Brownsville Herald, the Island Breeze and the Coastal Current Weekly, contribute articles, photos and blogs about the local scene, music, pop culture, art, fashion, gaming and TV to the site.

The site also hosts profiles, photos and music files submitted by Valley artists, musicians, and auto enthusiasts. Local residents are encouraged to build and update their own art, music or auto profiles on the site and to share music and videos.

Readers can also submit photos and create personalized photo galleries to share with family and friends.

TheV247.com is published by The Valley Morning Star and is part of Freedom Communication's Valley Freedom network, including the Valley Morning Star, The Brownsville Herald, The Monitor, The Island Breeze, The Mid-Valley Town Crier and The Coastal Current Weekly.

To advertise on TheV247.com contact Emily Anderson at emilya@valleystar.com or (956) 421-9818.