17 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com DECEMBER 28, 2022 We Love Our Winter Texans! Thank you for making us your home away from home • Nightly, 7 Day Plus Rates Available • Fully Equipped Kitchens • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor Pool • Small Pet Welcome (with fee) • Guest Laundry Service Walking Distance to the La PlazaMall and several restaurants. For Reservations 956-668-7829 www.mcallen-studio6.com 700 Savannah Ave. McAllen, TX Lock In Your Rates For This Winter - Now! Winter Texan 7 Day Plus Special! $327.67 Queen Bed • $375.97 2 Full Size Beds PLEASE MENTION AD FOR SPECIAL! SPECIAL! 7 Day Plus GREAT UPHOLSTERY RATES 956-266-1369 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED For Your Health & Ours We Are Following CDC Guidance Including Wearing Masks & Gloves $25 per room in your house or mobile home NIKKY’S CARPET CLEANING Professional Cleaning Services Winter Texan Special Any size RV or Park Model $75 $10 OFF Any Service $75 or More mas Day, drank some homemade hot cocoa, took some time to relax – (meaning leftovers and sandwiches after the initial meal), and drove around to see the Christmas lights. I hope you had a great Christmas with family and/or friends. I saw several parks host dinners and lunches for their residents, or just gatherings with hot cocoa and cookies. The pictures showed a lot of happy faces – despite the cold. I had so much fun last week as I participated in a Christmas lighting contest. Paula at Bentsen Grove made me feel right at home as we drove around and viewed the lights. We have had the pleasure to receive several items showcasing what parks have done for the community this holiday season too. It’s always a joy to see, or read, what joy these giving events have on the people giving and those receiving. If you have something you want to share, feel free to send it to us. If you have an event coming up that you think we might be interested in, please let us know. Call us or email us and we will let you know if we can cover the event. We love seeing what you are doing and sharing that with the rest of our readers. Send information to news@wintertexantimes.com. RAMBLINGS From pg. 1 BIRTHDAY From pg. 4 itors can participate in one of three guided birdwatching walks on New Year’s Day. At Lake Tawakoni State Park in northeast Texas, visitors can hit the trail at any time and for any length on a self-guided hike. Guided hikes are available at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., starting from the Spring Point trailhead. Late risers don’t have to wake up with the roosters to take part in a First Day Hike. Lockhart State Park is hosting a First Day Sunset Hike from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Creekview Trailhead. Folks looking to try something new or challenge themselves can take part in the “T.R.Y.athalon” at Tyler State Park. T.R.Y. stands for Trekking, Riding and kaYAKing. (How else were we going to fit in the “Y” in there?) Stations will be set up across the park so visitors can learn from the enthusiasts themselves. Members of the East Texas Trekkers, East Texas Trail Advocacy and park rangers will be available as guides. Along with First Day Hikes, Texas State Parks will celebrate the Centennial with signature events at all 89 parks across Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is partnering with TPWD to celebrate all year long. H-E-B, the presenting sponsor of the Centennial Celebration, donated $1 million to help all Texans in discovering and exploring their parks. For more information on the Centennial Celebration, including signature events, the history of Texas State Parks and how to make a day visit or overnight reservation, visit the 100 Years website at TexasStateParks.org/100years. First day hike. Courtesy of TPWD.
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