Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 37, No. 5 © 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, November 15, 2023 INDEX Reunions p 5 Events Calendar p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 On the Road with Jo p 14 Taste of the Valley p 15 Business Guide p 17 Classifieds p 18 Coupon Index p 19 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 13 It’s been a wet one for a bit, hasn’t it? It’s been a welcome sight for a lot of people and Valley farmers, but I am sure it has made a lot of people stay inside as well when they would rather be out and about. My father, who lives by Wagon City North and Rollin Homes Park, has recorded nearly three inches of rain (2.8 to be exact) for this past weekend. He was still getting rain on Monday, but it was light. We were driving about Sunday and were noticing all of the standing water on streets, that wasn’t there when we passed by the same area just two hours before. Hopefully the state is in a better drought position now after these days of seemingly never-ending rain. Most of the outdoor Veterans Day ceremonies were cancelled, rescheduled, or taken indoors because of the weather. So glad to see photos of the events that still took place. Look inside to see the City of Mission’s Veterans Day ceremonies that have been rescheduled for this coming weekend. So, if you had to choose between events to By Ruth Filz Veterans Day/Remembrance Day is an annual observance to honor and remember the sacrifices of military personnel who have served in times of war and peacekeeping missions. Originally known as Armistice Day, it commemorates the end of World War I and celebrates the service of both living and deceased veterans. MaSee VETERANS pg. 13 Palm Gardens RV Park recognizes its Veterans Palm Gardens RV Park Quilters presented quilts to four Veterans. Pictured with the quilts are Jean Collingwood, Jan Prenkert, Nancy Boyer, Louise Blais, and Dianne Monk. Photo by Ruth Filz As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sharing those blessings with children in need by packing shoeboxes with Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with toys, personal care items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, from November 13 ¬through 20. More than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open. See CHRISTMAS pg. 20 Operation Christmas drop off has begun Courtesy Photo HAPPY FallY'ALL!
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 1217 N. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 © Copyright 2023-2024 by Nexus Publishing LLC, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the publisher. The Winter Texan Times is not responsible for errors or omissions in advertising. In the event of an error in an ad or omission of an ad, the newspaper’s financial liability is limited to the cost of the ad in questions. The newspaper is not responsible for any other damages, tangible or intangible. Typically a make-good ad or re-rescheduled ad is considered to sufficiently meet the newspaper’s responsibility. Dan Brunson Publisher dan@wintertexantimes.com Carina Brunson Editor carina@wintertexantimes.com Anastasia Brunson Office Manager anastasia@wintertexantimes.com Published by Nexus Publishing LLC Parks Calendar: Items must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers, or activity directors. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons, or dance classes. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. News: We are always looking for news about events, organizations, exhibits, fundraising, and more, from parks, chambers, cities, museums, and other venues. You are welcome submit your news items, photos of recent park activities, or news story ideas about your park or park residents. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to news@wintertexantimes.com. Events Calendar: Items must be open to the public. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to news@wintertexantimes.com. Reunions: We 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. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. KINGSVILLE, TX – Come to Kingsville to kick-off the holiday season during Ranch Hand Weekend. The 32nd Annual Ranch Hand Breakfast will be held on Saturday, November 18, from 7 to 11 a.m. The event features an authentic, hearty cowboy breakfast cooked and served outdoors on the historic King Ranch. Team roping, historical exhibits and old-time cow camp cooking demonstrations are a part of the activities, along with cowboy poetry, storytelling, and musical entertainment. Join them for a taste of cowboy life. Tickets are available online at king-ranch.com/visit/special-events/. Tickets can also be purchased at the King Ranch Saddle Shop, the King Ranch Museum, the King Ranch Visitor’s Center, the Kingsville Visitor’s Center, and at the Breakfast. Tickets are $10 per person, ages three and under are free. Proceeds from the King Ranch sponsored event benefit La Posada de Kingsville. Festivities for the weekend begin on Friday, November 17, at 5 p.m. with an opportunity for guests to visit Main Street Kingsville merchants and vendors while sampling 20 varieties of wine, five different types of craft beer and the hard-tofind Special Edition Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon. Non-alcoholic wine walkers can sample a variety of sparkling virgin beverages and mocktails. Holiday Wine Walk passports come packed with coupons and savings and include a keepsake wine glass and lanyard or a glow-in-thedark stadium cup along with several opportunities for participants to enter to win great prizes. Passports are not needed to entertain. During the Wine Walk experience the tree lighting, Christmas Carolers, live music, and street dancing. After the breakfast, visitors are invited back to Main Street for food, fun, inflatables, livemusic, two-stepping, and line dancing. The Ranch Hand Weekend Festival features a Ranch Hand Car Show, Steam-Roller printing, unique vendors and Kingsville Parks and Rec Department provides an Archery Turkey Shoot, a Young Performer’s Stage, a Drug Free Jail and Pony Rides. Vendors come from far and wide to attend this festival. Even Santa Claus has confirmed attendance. He’ll be taking pictures and Christmas wish lists at Kleberg Bank from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a trip back to the 90’s as country music fills the air Saturday night at JK Northway Expo Center with the Ranch Hand Weekend Country Concert. This year’s headliner is country music legend Collin Raye. Raye has produced 16 #1 hits, 10 top ten records, and is a 10-time CMA and ACM nominee. Doug Stone will kick off the concert. You might remember his 90’s hits “I’d Be Better Off (In a Pine Box),” and “In a Different Light.” “We’ve seen tremendous success with these supportive events thanks to the strong foundation the Ranch Hand Breakfast has built for decades,” says Kingsville Director of Tourism Janine Reyes. Tickets are available at RanchHandWeekend.com. Visitors can purchase a Ranch Hand Weekend Getaway from a handful of hotels as well that includes tickets to all the weekend’s events, a bottle of wine, and exclusive keepsake gifts. Call the Kingsville Visitor’s Center at (361) 592-8516 for more information. King Ranch Breakfast this weekend Courtesy Photo
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 15, 2023 MOBILE HOME INSURANCE HIDALGO COUNTY We Also Insure PARK MODELS • TRAVEL TRAILERS MOTORHOMES • GOLF CARTS • “CASITAS” 5TH WHEELS • AUTOS • MOTORCYCLES Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc. 1101 East Business 83 Donna, TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Premium subject to carrier underwriting. Rate subject to change. *$284.00per year. Conditions Apply. As Low as Plan Covers: Fire, Lightning, Explosion, Smoke, Wind (Hurricane, Tornadoes), Hail, Riot & Civil Commotion, Land & Air Vehicles... Also Includes $100,000 Liability Coverage. Flood Coverage Available Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 Due to the inclement weather conditions last weekend, the Veterans Day events had to be rescheduled. However, the City of Mission is excited to announce the new dates for the festivities to honor the brave men and women who have served the nation selflessly. The R.E.D. Flag Ceremony is on Friday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the Mission Police Department. Mission has proclaimed November 10th, and every subsequent Friday, as Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D) Day, reaffirming its support for the courageous individuals serving the country. Attendees are encouraged to wear red as a symbol of solidarity and appreciation. On that same day, November 17, all veterans are invited to attend the Veterans Appreciation BBQ at the Mission Parks & Recreation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whether dining in or opting for carry-out, veterans can enjoy a complimentary meal as a token of appreciation for their dedicated service. The highlight of the week is the annual Mission Veterans Parade, scheduled for November 18, starting at 12 p.m. The parade promises to be a vibrant display of patriotism, featuring over 60 entries of stunning floats, spirited school bands, horses, and much more. We encourage the community to come out in force to support our veterans and enjoy this extraordinary display. The parade starts at Conway Ave. and Business 83 and runs along E. Business 83. Following the parade, the celebration continues with a spectacular music festival from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the 5x5 Brewing Co. located at 801 Bryan Rd. The Loud and Clear Veteran Music Festival will offer a lively and memorable experience featuring veteran artists from across the Rio Grande Valley and Texas. The festival will include the Land of the Free Jeep Show. All events are open to the public and are free of charge. Below is the schedule of events for the festivities. For more details, visit https://missiontexas. us/veterans-day-schedule/. Mission announces new dates for Veterans Day events FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 R.E.D. Flag Ceremony 9:30 A.M. Mission Police Department (1200 E. 8th St.) Veterans Appreciation BBQ 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mission Parks & Rec (721 N. Bryan Rd.) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Veterans Parade 12 p.m. Downtown Mission (Conway Ave. & Business 83) Loud and Clear Veteran Music Festival 12 P.M. - 11 P.M. 5X5 Brewing Co. (801 Bryan Rd.) Land of the Free Jeep Show 2 p.m. 5X5 Brewing Co. (801 Bryan Rd.) Photo by Herb Moering
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES McAllen Clinic 5413 N 23rd St McAllen, TX 78504 Weslaco Clinic 1810 E 8th St Weslaco, TX 78596 Contact us today at 956-994-8880 visit us online AT www.pure-physicaltherapy.com @purephysicaltherapy @purephysicaltherapy Pharr South Veterans Day Activity On Veterans Day, over 60 Veterans from the Pharr South senior community were treated to lunch, entertainment, and great company by City of Pharr leaders and special guests.
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Harlingen Community Theatre Presents Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE A COMEDY CLASSIC! NOVEMBER 2023 17th, 18th, 19th Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 PM Sundays 2:30 PM Adults $20 Children (Under 18) $10 “Plaza Suite” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com www.hctvalleystars.org 1209 Fair Park Blvd. Harlingen, TX 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. Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, (every third Thursday of the month through March) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401. RGVWoodcarvers The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www. rgvwoodcarvers.org. 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. Blasing puts on show at Llano Grande Leslie Blasing put on a great show with great music at Llano Grande last week for a winter season kick off event last week. There was a lot of fun had by all in attendance. The dance floor was packed most of the afternoon as well. The event included food trucks and vendors outside. Food trucks ran out of food before the event was over.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES @Sharyland Dental Care www.sharylanddentalcare.net Richard A. Young D.D.S. 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX - 956-581-2773 GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE Since 1982 Now Accepting Allwell from Superior Healthplan We’re All About Smiles Invest in your smile, and change your life. Your smile and your health deserve the best in decision making!!! • For dental care you can trust and have confidence in • Come See Us At Sharyland Dental Care In a continued effort to ensure that Edinburg families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without worry, the City of Edinburg will host the 12th Annual ‘Edinburg Cares’ Food Drive on Monday, November 20, in collaboration with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and H-E-B. City staff and volunteer groups will distribute 1,000 turkeys and EVENTS CALENDAR November 17, 18, 19 – The Harlingen Community Theatre will present Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, A Comedy Classic. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Be advised, this show contains mild language and is intended for a mature audience. The theatre is located at 1209 Fair Park Blvd. Visit hctvalleystars.org for more information and tickets. November 18 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. November 18 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. November 18 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket. com. November 18 – McAllen Public Library will host “Holiday Meal Made Healthy” at 11 a.m. Tips and tricks for trimming down meals and making them healthy will be discussed. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. November 18 – Leslie Blasing will host the McCarthy-Macintyre 7th Annual fundraiser. The sole purpose of the fundraiser is to help supply a Veteran in need of a custom trained service dog. The event will be at Barry’s Beach Bar located behind the Hilton Garden Inn at 7010 Padre Blvd., SPI, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you can’t join in person, please tune in on Facebook for a portion of the live-stream on Leslie Blasing’s page from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information about the organiSee FOOD DRIVE pg. 14 zation, visit customcanines.org. November 18 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com. November 18 – The Craft Beer and Wing Festival will be held at South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd., starting at 3 p.m. You can find out more information at beerandwingspi.com. November 18 – Downtown at Sundown is in Harlingen with music and fun for all. It is held every third Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lozano Plaza and Jackson Ave. November 21 – Broadway in McAllen brings the 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar to McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Visit experiencemcallen. com/broadway/ for more information and tickets. November 25 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. November 25 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. November 25 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket. com. November 25 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com. November 26 – Bentsen State Park will host Nature’s Memories at 2 p.m. Reservations required. Call (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. November 27 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Celebrating Sensibly” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 6813000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Edinburg to host ‘Edinburg Cares’ Food Drive Photo Courtesy of City of Edinburg
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 15, 2023 “Lets Build a Deck”....with Outdoor Flooring & Vinyl Deck Railing Valleywide Delivery Free Estimates THE SIDING SOURCE 705 BUS. 83 • ALAMO, TX • (800)-567-3311 Planing a Project? We Give Expert Advice on all Products and Projects Check us out at www.KautschTV.com Kautsch true value DUTCH LAP VINYL SIDING (12 COLORS IN STOCK) MOBILE HOME SKIRTING (6 COLORS IN STOCK) REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Bring in your measurements for a Free Quote OVER 90 YEARS OF TRUSTED SERVICE • 12 Siding and Soffit Colors (IN STOCK) • Complete Building Supplies • Patio Covers & Carports • Window Awnings • Exterior Vinyl Shutters • Phifer Solar Sun Screens • Custom Aluminum Fabrication • MH & RV Accessories CLASSIC RIB METAL ROOFING ATRIUM VINYL TRUE ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION Over 20 Years Experience Serving Mobile Homes & Park Model Owners In Area Parks Valley-Wide • Vinyl Siding • Roofing – Metal or Composite • Patio Covers • Decks • Car Ports • Additions • CustomKitchens&Baths • Windows & Doors • Underbelly Insulation • Flooring • Window Awnings 956-884-1688 w w w . t r u e r o o f i n g . n e t FREE Roof Inspection South Texas College’s Center for Mexican American Studies and STC Ballet Folklorico presents Amistades 2023, a special concert series that brings dance programs from across the region together for an incredible night. The event will be held on Friday, November 17, at the Edinburg City Auditorium, 200 N. 7th Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performances begin at 7 p.m. This year Ballet Folklorico welcomes El Ensemble Folklorico Mexicano from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Tickets are $5. Cash only. STC Ballet Folklorico is comprised of Mexican traditional dances, which derives from the various cultures in Mexico including those from indigenous tribes and communities. STC Ballet Folklorico presents Amistades The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) welcomes Edward Vidaurre to present during the Sunday Speaker Series presentation titled “By Throat, By Miracle: new and selected poems” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 19. Vidaurre, the author of “By Throat, By Miracle” (Luchadora Press), will discuss on how to dismantle writer’s block by sharing the poetry in his latest book. Vidaurre is an award-winning poet and author of eight collections of poetry. He was the 2018-2019 City of McAllen, Texas, Poet Laureate, 2022 inductee to the Texas Institute of Letters, and publisher of FlowerSong Press. His writings have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Texas Observer, Los Angeles Review of Books, as well as other journals and anthologies. Vidaurre resides in McAllen, with his wife Liliana, their daughter Luisa Isabella, and their furry rescue babies. Sunday Speaker Series is included in the fee for regular museum admission. FRIENDS of MOSTH are admitted free as a benefit of FRIENDship and must present their FRIENDship card at the Admissions Desk. This program is made possible with generous support from the Carmen C. Guerra Endowment. Mrs. Guerra was deeply committed to supporting educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley. This named endowment was created at the museum by her family to honor her memory and to continue her commitment to providing opportunities for education to the community. About Museum of South Texas History The Museum of South Texas History is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911. Poet shares new poetry collection Edward Vidaurre. Courtesy Photo
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX Sundays 1:30-5:30pm Live Music Steven May & Leon Mann Come Try Our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin Thurs • 11am-8pm Wed • 11am-8pm Fri • 11am-8pm Sat • 11am-8pm Sun • 11am-8pm NOW HIRING All Positions! RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours Call (956) 581-4477 Reservations Suggested 1 Hour River Tours Thurs • 1:00pm Wed • 1:00pm Fri • 1:00pm Sat • 1:00pm Seniors - $12 Adults - $14 Child - $10 OPEN (956) 581-1033 Riverside In-MissionTx Relax Outside By The Rio Grande River Welcome Back! Serving Our Customers Since 1982 Thank you for your support!!! 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 SATURDAY DANCES Texas Wheels • 7 - 10 pm • $8 ENTERTAINMENT Mon. Dec. 18 • 7 pm Razz Ma Tazz • Pass the Hat NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Sun. Dec. 31 • 8 am - 12 pm EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Wednesday, November 15 Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am. Burger Fry - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm. Country/Variety Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, 215 S. Valley View Rd. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-3:30pm, Food served from 11:00 - 12:30 before the Jam. Participants and spectators are welcome. 300 S. Bryan Rd. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. 2100 Vernon. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Bob Buttermore, pass the hat. Karaoke - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 3-6pm, Open to the public. Food and drinks available $. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, Bruce Boudreau, pass the hat. Happy Hour - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 4-6pm. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Live music rotating each week. Snacks for sale as well as our homemade pizza. Live Music - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 5pm, Arroyo Rogers. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm, Ron Moshier, $9pp at the door. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. Main Hall. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Thursday, November 16 Thursday Lunches - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am. Jam Lunch - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am1pm, $10pp. Open from 11:30 a.m. until food runs out. Come early and bring your friends! Office: 956-9693740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Country Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians. Office: 956-9693740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Public welcome. 2401 N. Abram Rd. Bible Study - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 6:30pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Open to the public. Contact: Myra Almen, 254-449-4568. Church Meetings or Know & Grow Groups - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp advance/$10pp at the door. MB Rec Hall. All welcome. Friday, November 17 Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV CALENDAR PARKS For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 15, 2023 DANCES • 7-10PM SINGLES ARE WELCOME Nov 24 • The Rovers • $10 Nov 25 • Michael FloresSouthern Vibes • Pass the Hat Dec 1 • Brody River Band • $10 Dec 8 • Time Machine • $10 Dec 31 • Vinyl Spin • $25 Wednesday Breakfast • 7:30am Monday Night Meals • 4:30pm Thursday Lunches • 11am MEALS Dec 9 • 8AM - NOON Breakfast & Lunch Served CRAFT SHOW Dec 2 • 8AM PATIO SALE HAPPY HOUR • 6-8PM Nov 28 • Tim Cameron • Tips Dec 13, 4-5:30pm • Diego & Edith • Tips 956-585-0703 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Paula McSpadden Activity Director ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BIT O HEAVEN RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSANTHOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 ENTERTAINMENT Dec 10, 2 pm • Razz Ma Tazz • $5 Ice cream bars for sale. TUESDAYS • HAPPYHOUR • 3-5PM PASS THE HAT Nov 21 • Regan James Nov 28 • Denim & Lace Dec 5 • Bruce Boudreau Dec 12 • Curt James Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM Nov 17 • Rewind • $10 Nov 24 • CanAm • $8 Dec 1 • Ron Moshier • $8 Dec 8 • Texas Wheels • $10 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. Activities: 956-585-4833 RV & MH RESORT MISSION BELL TRADE WINDS Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 ~ MISSION, TX ~ Tradewinds RV Resort - 1005 N Stewart Rd DANCES • MB REC HALL Nov 18 • Fabulous Cruisers 7pm • $12 ENTERTAINMENT • MB REC HALL Nov 16 • Texas Wheels 7pm • $8 adv/$10 door Nov 30 • Texas Wheels 7pm • $8 adv/$10 door CRAFT SHOW • 8AM-12PM Nov 20 • 8am-12pm Donuts and concessions available for purchase CHURCH SERVICE • MB REC HALL Sundays • 9:30am All Welcome. For more information call: 956-580-7800 email: ads@wintertexantimes.com Make sure your events are like... THIS!! HOW? Advertise in the Valley’s #1 Winter Texan Paper d - t V o , & , . , V For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone is invited. Bring your instrument and participate or just come to enjoy the music and fellowship. Steak Night - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 5pm. Live Music -AmeriCana RVPark, Palmview, 6pm, Michael Flores. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Night Howlers, $8pp. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Time Machine, $9pp at the door. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Texas Storm, $8pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith are bringing the fire to one of the biggest dance floors in the RGV! Listen to all of your favorites and dance the night away! Setups available. BYOB. $10pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind - variety, $10pp. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $8pp. Wear fall colors. Kitchen will be open for popcorn and drinks, free ice. Office: 956-9693740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Saturday, November 18 Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am. Craft Sale - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, 7600 Long Dr. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon. Garage Sale - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Park phone: 956-425-6707. Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Located at 301 E Hall Acres in Pharr (behind Burger King on Cage and Hall Acres Rd). Hot dogs served for lunch. Community sale as well as individual sales. Maps available for individual sales. Community sale benefits Activities for the Park. Patio Sale - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am. Kaffeeklatsch - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 9am. Saturday Lunch - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm. Country Jam - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm, Host George Bowers. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Great music from Big Band era and lots of room for dancing. Come for the music, stay for the food. Musicians and singers are by invitation only. Craft Show - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-4pm, Homemade items for sale, open to the public. Table price $10 per table. This will be a fun afternoon of shopping, socializing, and even have a chance to win door prizes. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. $1 per card. This includes all games played. Additional cost for horses & 50/50. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Dinner is served from 5-6 p.m. Menu varies weekly and you must sign up prior at Pharr South. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Fabulous Cruisers, $12pp. MB Rec Hall. All welcome. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Time Machine, $10pp. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open, setups available. Sunday, November 19 Church - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, Non-denominational. See PARKS pg. 16
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES McAllen Holiday Parade organizers recently announced details of road closures and the McAllen Holiday Parade Polar Express, the daylong free park and ride shuttle that is being provided by Metro McAllen on parade day, to help ensure the safety of the anticipated 265,000plus parade attendees, as well as the 1,200 parade participants and volunteers. Getting the family to the parade will not be difficult, as the City of McAllen, in partnership with South Texas College, will offer a free McAllen Holiday Parade Park and Ride Polar Express Shuttle from the STC campus on Pecan Boulevard and 29th St. to the Quince Avenue and 23rd Street parade Drop-Off/ Pick-Up point. Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, Metro McAllen trolleys and buses will make a continuous loop approximately every 15 minutes, from the pick-up point at STC to the parade Drop-Off/Pick-Up point. The Park & Ride Polar Express Shuttle will run until 12 a.m. Wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers are welcome, as are service dogs. Both parking and the ride are free for everyone throughout the day. Organizers are reminding parade attendees that there will be multiple road closures around McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, the site of the parade step-off, beginning at noon the day of the parade. These road closures are designed to help parade participants arrive to the staging area safely and to avoid traffic congestion or accidents as hundreds of thousands of spectators make their way to the parade viewing area. “As the largest single day attendance event in the Rio Grande Valley, it is our priority to make sure that everyone arrives safely and on time to see the McAllen Holiday Parade,” said Joe Vera, McAllen AsMcAllen Holiday Parade talks safety for events sistant City Manager and Executive Producer of the event. “We ask everyone to take note of the road closures, pay attention to barriers and pedestrians and to take advantage of the free Polar Express that will get everyone to the parade site quickly and safely. Thanks to the many law enforcement partners who will be assisting with traffic control and other security details, we want to make sure that everyone has a fun and safe time at the parade,” concluded Vera. Anyone wishing to participate in the parade as a volunteer still has time to sign up as balloon handlers or banner carriers. Balloon handler volunteers must be 18 years or over, while banner carriers must be 16 years or over. All volunteers must go through a background check and will receive gloves, t-shirt, and snacks. Learn more at www.volunteersotx.org, by visiting Las Palmas Community Center located at 1921 N 25th Street, or calling Las Palmas at (956) 681-3350. Organizers are also reminding anyone throughout the Rio Grande Valley that the call for entries for the McAllen Holiday Shoebox Parade is open and the deadline to enter was extended but is fast approaching. Entries must be on a shoebox, and can include any type of arts and crafts, toys, holiday decorations, lights, or countless elements to celebrate “South Pole Dream Land,” the theme of both the shoebox and the big parade. The winning shoebox float entry will be made into an actual float for the 2024 edition of the McAllen Holiday Parade. Entries are due no later than Monday, November 20, by 5 p.m. to the City of McAllen Office of Communications, McAllen City Hall, 1300 W. Houston Ave., 3rd Floor. For more information, visit www.mcallen.net. Everyone is invited to enter the 2023 McAllen Holiday Parade sweepstakes, where participants have a chance to win a bevy of prizes, including an iPhone 15; PS5; Nintendo Switch; Apple Pro Max Headphones; a Dyson Airwrap; VIP Parade tickets and much more. In fact, Bert Ogden is providing the grand prize for the 2023 McAllen Holiday Parade sweepstakes, which will include four VIP Stadium tickets; four meet and greet tickets; and one parking pass. Anyone can register by simply texting the word SOUTHPOLE to (956) 474-6767 to get registered to win. Photo by Herb Moering Photo by Herb Moering
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NOVEMBER 15, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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 956-378-4046 www.mcallen-studio6.com 700 Savannah Ave. McAllen, TX Lock In Your Rates For Next Winter 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 As the days grow shorter and cooler, pecan trees in Texas prepare for their annual debut. Leaves take on hues of amber and crimson, painting a breathtaking landscape that attracts visitors from near and far. Amidst this natural transformation, pecans reach peak maturity and are ready to break through their sturdy shells. In 1919, the pecan tree was named the state tree of Texas, thanks in large part to former Texas Governor James Stephen Hogg. On March 2, 1906, Hogg expressed his wish for a soft-shell Texas pecan tree to be planted at his grave with its nuts distributed to Texas farmers for planting. Years later, journalist Katie Daffan suggested the pecan tree become the state tree of Texas in Hogg’s honor. This idea quickly gained widespread support, leading the state legislature to unanimously pass a resolution formalizing the designation in 1919, which was reaffirmed eight years later during the 40th Texas Legislative Session. Pecans have deep cultural significance in Texas, dating back to prehistoric times when Native AmeriThe pecan tale of plenty cans would use them for currency, meals, and cooking. Even Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, the first European to traverse Texas, found solace in Texas pecans. Without these protein-rich nuts, he might not have survived the harsh winter of 1532. These deep Texas roots have led to the pecan’s increased prevalence in our state, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley and Hill Country. There, pecan orchards are carefully tended. Growers use labor-intensive techniques, including grafting and crossbreeding, to produce multiple varieties of the nut. Pecans are native to Texas’ river valleys and are the only commercially grown nut in the state. Each year, Texas farmers produce an average of nearly 45 million pounds of pecans. As a result of their hard work and bountiful harvesting, Texas ranks third in the nation for pecan production, making it a significant contributor to Texas’ booming agriculture industry. Today, pecans are a Lone Star staple used for everything from candies and cookies to barbecue, but nothing says “Texas” more sweetly than a pecan pie, which has become the star of many Thanksgiving tables. This beloved dessert is so cherished that it eventually earned the designation as the official state pie of Texas in 2013, reflecting its special place in Texans’ hearts. They may be a tough nut to crack, but pecans have become a source of pride and a taste of history that continues to flourish year after year. From tree to treat, our tradition of honoring and appreciating the historic Texas pecan will continue in the Lone Star State for generations to come. Texas Recycles Day has a rich history rooted in the Lone Star State. The event traces its origins to 1994 as a project of two employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Kevin Tuerff and Valerie Davis. Their idea was to promote recycling through a campaign to boost recycling in the state. What began as localized initiatives soon gained statewide momentum, leading to the formal establishment of Texas Recycles Day. Since then, every November, Texans celebrate and amplify recycling practices. A few years later, the effort went national, and much of the country celebrates “America Recycles Day” on November 15th. The event serves as a reminder of our responsibility to preserve the state’s natural beauty and promote a sustainable future. Through grassroots events including educational programs, community events, and collaborative partnerships, Texas Recycles Day continues to be a significant catalyst for environmental awareness and positive change. The City of McAllen Public Works Department will be celebrating Texas Recycles Day at the McAllen Recycling Center, (4101 N. Bentsen Rd.) on Saturday, November 18, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Every year the city celebrates the importance of recycling in Texas. The event attracts people from all over the Rio Grande Valley and encourages adjacent cities to participate in recycling practices in our community. The event is free to attend for everyone. Go on by to learn more about recycling. Texas Recycles Day is today Photo Courtesy of Keep Texas Beautiful
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NOVEMBER 15, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 14 WINTER TEXAN TIMES (956)566-1157 Are you getting just a little bit excited? There are just so many wonderful celebrations this time of year. First it was Halloween and alongside that the Day of the Dead – a celebration of life observed all over Mexico and in a lot of south Texas communities. Then it is Veterans Day followed by Thanksgiving. And then comes Christmas – a favorite of so many. What a time for remembering and making new memories as families gather for the celebrations. My thoughts just naturally begin to think about my contributions to the celebrations – cooking a turkey for a big group comes first. Well, this year, it will be two turkeys as our group has grown to a probable thirty. Some kind gentleman at the grocery store saw me struggling to lift a 24 pound frozen turkey into the grocery cart. I just could not have managed without his help. He even helped me with the smaller one. My next big challenge is to determine where in the Rio Grande Valley I will find the best tamales, which is my big contribution to the Christmas Eve dinner. Have you ever tried to make tamales? This gringa – if you don’t speak Spanish, that’s an Anglo-Saxon term for white person – had never seen a tamale until I transferred to the Mexican border. Now I have even learned how to make them – and I had a very good teacher who was a retired chef from the Denver Country Club. First, of course, someone has to buy the corn husks and then put them to soak until they are very pliA wonderful time of year able. Then comes the challenge – on which side of the husk do you spread the masa? I had no idea there was a right and wrong side. Well, I soon learned. And then, of course, I never diced meat filling in small enough pieces. How patient my teacher was with me. Finally comes the folding of the leaf to make the package, placing it correctly in the cooking pot or even bundling the tamales into dozens to be frozen or refrigerated until the grand day when we all get to sample. Consider yourself lucky if you have a Mexican American friend who will invite you to a tamale making party- called a tamalada. Go, you will have a great time. 1,500 food baskets ahead of the holiday to pre-selected families across the city. The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a kick-off ceremony at 9 a.m. at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive before crews begin deliveries at 9:30 a.m. The community is encouraged to participate in Edinburg Cares in a number of ways. Residents can donate non-perishable items, such as canned fruits and vegetables, stuffing, and gravy mixes, now through Friday, November 17. Donation boxes can be found at the following locations: • Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive • Central Fire Station, 212 W. McIntyre Street • Edinburg Police Department, 1702 S. Closner Blvd. • Edinburg Parks and Recreation, 315 Mark S. Pena Drive • Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. • Hidalgo County Precinct 4, 1051 N. Doolittle Road • Texas T Barbershop, 1303 S. McColl Road • All ECISD Schools In addition, the city is in need of volunteers to assist in sorting cans, filling food baskets, and helping with deliveries. For more information on how to volunteer, please call (956) 381-5631. FOOD DRIVE From pg. 6 Photo Courtesy of City of Edinburg
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