Winter Texan Times

5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 25, 2023 COME SEE WHAT OUR 30 YEARS CAN DO FOR YOU! What Does It Take To Be The #1 Mobile Home Retailer For Over 30 Years? GREAT LOCATION 3201 E. EXP. 83 • DONNA, TX 78537 (956) 464-3378 GREAT STAFF GREAT REPUTATION GREAT PRODUCTS Exclusively Offering The ENERGY SMART PACKAGE GREAT SERVICE Our service extends beyond the sale; providing you service throughout your full warranty period. “I have to say that the quality of service is one of the best thanks to Javier Piña. He made our experience the best of all times - very satisfied with customer service.” --Israel Ruiz, Customer Review of Donna ClaytonHomes www.claytonhomesdonna.com Doug Fowler Javier Bruno Rafe Nora Joe Elias Rachel Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is excited to get their busy season underway. Thomas Riddle, park interpreter, said they had a great turnout for their eclipse viewing and are starting up their seasonal walks and other activities. Feeding will be starting up by the end of this month, and in November they will be starting up their seasonal bird walks as well as weekly general nature walks. The park will also be bringing back their nature’s memories program where participants can learn about the history of nature journaling and find out different ways of keeping track of all the exciting things they see when out in nature. Of course, the park will continue their regular programs and their wild wellness yoga and meditation program. Bentsen Bird Walks will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday (except 11/24) at 8:30 a.m. On Mondays, the park will have their Bentsen Easy Nature Walks at 9 a.m. The Wild Wellness Yoga and meditation is held Thursday, November 12, at 8:30 a.m. Nature’s Memories will be held on Sunday, November 26, at 2 p.m. Reservations are required for Wild Wellness Yoga and Nature’s Memories. All programs will meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 5849156. Park grounds are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Park store is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tram transportation service is available daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and leaves the headquarters on the hour. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Bentsen State Park resumes seasonal activities The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is celebrating Veterans Day with a Benefits Fair, BBQs, and prize giveaways. The events are open to Veterans and the community. The events will be held at the Harlingen Health Care Center, 2601 Veterans Drive, on Friday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the McAllen VA Clinic, 901 East Hackberry, on Thursday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. VA staff and other organizations will provide information and resources available to Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Hot dogs and light refreshments will be served. For more information about this event, contact Lilia Garcia at (956) 291-9093. For information about future events, follow VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System on Facebook. VA Health Care System celebrates Veterans Day A male Wild Turkey shows off his full plumage to the group. Photo courtesy of TPWD / Thomas Riddle

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