The RGV Humane Society calls for community help

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Published: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 16:15

The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society (RGVHS) dog kennels are over capacity at both Mission and Harlingen locations. RGVHS is asking the community to help find foster or forever homes for their canine friends. Dogs will be at risk of euthanasia if they cannot make space through adoption or foster.

Thanks to the support of the community, for nearly four years, RGVHS has not had to euthanize a single animal for space. Lives are at risk though, and they need your help today.

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Connection with nature linked to longer, healthier lives

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Published: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 16:14

Nature is the daily pill we all need to live healthier lives, and Texas A&M University is laying the groundwork to lead the nation toward its healing powers. Studies show that greenspaces like parks or trails in urban environments can improve mental and physical health in powerful ways.

The conversation about nature, green spaces, even houseplants’ abilities to wash away stress, anxiety and heal physical ailments has been gaining momentum for years, but Charlie Hall, Ph.D., professor and Ellison Chair in International Floriculture in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, is organizing to bring it to the forefront for a nation in crisis.

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November 9, 2022 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2022 00:12

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.

If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. We love seeing photos of Red Hatter groups and others as they gather at local restaurants to catch up and share what's new.

You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

RGV Woodcarvers

The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their seasonal meetings. The woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. The Carvers meet weekly on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. through March. Everyone is welcome to come and visit and join the club. After a third visit, you will be asked to become a member with annual dues. More information can be found online at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org. Get ready to build/carve for the Woodcarvers Show in January.

PCT’s next play, Salt & Pepper opens Sept. 29

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Published: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 22:32

IMAS Spectrum Dynamic exhibit opens

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Published: Tuesday, 16 February 2021 15:18

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) announces the opening of a new exhibit, Spectrum Dynamic, on February 20.

Indiana University’s Caleb Weintraub, Associate Professor, Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design, and Dr. Dan Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Science, collaborated with staff and students at CIP Bloomington, Indiana, to complete a series of artworks entitled Spectrum Dynamic. CIP is an agency that assists young people on the Autism Spectrum. An initial body of work was part of (Re)imagining Science, an exhibition at the Grunwald Gallery of Art at Indiana University which featured collaborative projects by teams of researchers in the arts and sciences.

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AgriLife Extension provides advice, tips for money management during COVID-19 pandemic

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Published: Wednesday, 01 April 2020 15:30

By: Paul Schattenberg/ Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

In addition to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families are also having to deal with unexpected financial concerns.

“For many people, the situation has been just as difficult — possibly even more difficult — from a financial standpoint,” said Joyce Cavanagh, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist in family economics and disaster assessment and recovery, College Station. “Many have had their hours cut or have been temporarily or permanently laid off, and this has added another layer of stress at an already hard time.”

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