NOVEMBER 8, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 14 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.WinterTexanTimes.com When you follow us on Facebook AND Subscribe to our FREE e-Edition newsletter You will be eligible to win great prizes from our advertisers through our drawings held throughout the season 956.580.7800 1217 N CONWAY, MISSION Follow us on Facebook.com/ wintertexantimes BRING US ALONG, & THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO SEE, MORE TO DO IN PRINT, ONLINE ON ANY DEVICE YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE IT WITH YOU WHEREVERYOUGO RAMBLINGS From pg. 1 life refuges, the eco-tourism center, and other nature parks to visit too. We also have a variety of museums and theaters in the Valley. We try to share what is happening at these locations, but there is so much more going on that we don’t always get to talk about. Make sure you look at our RGV Visitor’s Guide online in our digital editions at www. wintertexantimes.com. Our Visitor’s Guide includes map inlays and is organized by location. You can find information about state parks, nature centers, museums, and so many other areas of interest in the Valley. Let us know if you decide to use our guide to plan some outings. We would love to hear about where you go and see some photos of your excursion. As always, if you have some interesting news to share, some charity events coming up for the holidays, or a person people should know in your park, send the information our way to news@wintertexantimes. com. Mission Crime Stoppers will host a 5k at 7 a.m. at the Mission Hike and Bike Trails (1414 S. Conway). It is a timed race and costs $25. For more information, call (956) 648-9326. There will be a Veterans Day Ceremony and Flag Laying at the RGV State Veterans Cemetery, 2520 S. Inspiration Rd., in Mission, starting at 9 a.m. Mission will hold their Veterans Day Parade at 12 p.m. in downtown Mission with other events after the parade. The City of Alamo will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 10, at 8 a.m. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park, 311 N. Alamo Rd. The VA Texas Coastal Bend Health Care System will hold events on November 9 featuring a BBQ. There are two locations. The McAllen VA Clinic, 901 E. Hackberry, will host theirs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Laredo VA Clinic, 4602 N. Bartlett Ave., will have their event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. City dignitaries, police honor guard and fire department honor guard, and pipe and drum corps and others will be at the McAllen Veterans War Memorial for a Veterans Day Ceremony. Several local school choirs will participate as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution, RGV Chapter. “On Veterans’ Day, we remember those brave men and women who honorably served our great nation,” said McAllen Mayor Villalobos. “It is because of the millions of people who answered that call to serve that America is still the greatest country in the world.” The memorial is located at 3129 Galveston Ave., next to the McAllen Convention Center. Valley View Senior Living is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast for all Veterans on Friday, November 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. The center is located at 900 Camelot Drive in Harlingen. Call (956) 2751044 for more information. Texas Southmost College will hold a Veteran Day Ceremony on November 10 at 11 a.m. at their Performing arts Center in Harlingen. ComForCare Home Care is having a Veterans Appreciation breakfast and lunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 10. They are located at 2017 E. Tyler in Harlingen. The City of Harlingen is honoring Veterans on Thursday, November 9, at 11 a.m. They will also be recognizing the life and service of Harlingen resident Porter M. Pile 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army Air Corps who was missing in action for 78 years. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on October 31. The event will be held at 311 E. Tyler Ave. There are probably more events happening in your area, so check your park and local city of chamber office to see if they are having something near you. VETERANS From pg. 1
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