19 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com MARCH 16, 2022 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE www.WinterTexanTimes.com 2021 Park Directory Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: Park Directory RIO GRANDE VALLEY MOBILE HOME & RV 2021-2022 EDITION Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2021-2022 Edition 2021 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide Reserving 2022-2023 Ad Space Don’t Miss Out – Call 956-580-7800 ter of Murray and Melva Mathieu who were residents of Snow to Sun. She, with her family, visited the Mathieus in December of 1987. She chose Winter Texans as a theme for her essay. The teacher graded her paper an A plus, excellent paper. In our country some people like winter. Many others don’t; and a lot of them are senior citizens. Some senior citizens go south for the winter, like the birds. I have reported on Winter Texans. Why go to Texas? Well, the old people who go there hate cold and snow and since they are retired, they are able to do so. They want to escape the harsh winters of the north and Texas is a cheaper place than other places like Florida and Hawaii. How do they get there? They fly or drive. A lot of them get there in RVs or trailers. Where do they stay? In recreation parks mostly; although some have mobile homes or condos. The amount of time they stay ranges from one month to six. What do they do there? Here’s something the Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce said: “Halfyear Texans have much to offer our community; they are involved by becoming volunteers in community activities.” They also join clubs, go to social activities, go dancing, and compete in all kinds of tournaments. They also fish, swim, shop in Mexico, and see the sights. A lot of places offer discounts to Winter Texans. What is the most wonderful thing about south Texas? Its variety and warm weather. The beaches on the gulf and the number of things to do are all a part. A big reason seniors like it is because a lot of their friends return every year, too. They are the same age and share the same interests. I got most of this information from my grandparents. We were in Texas to visit them in their winter home. Maybe I should describe the place they stay. It is an RV park called Snow to Sun in Weslaco. There is always something to do there. There is a swimming pool and a hot tub. There is a place to play shuffleboard, pool, and cards; and there is a big hall for dances and exercise classes, bingo, and more. I think Winter Texans have a good life; because in most RV parks the people watch out for each other and become good friends. WINTER TEXANS From pg. 1 Winter Texan Times file photo by Doug Young Winter Texan Times photo by Doug Young
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