NOVEMBER 29, 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. It’s time to bring out your Santa hats. The City of Edinburg invites the community to join in on the holiday cheer this year at the annual Lighting of the Tree and the Night of Lights Parade. The community is encouraged to mark the start of the holiday season in Edinburg at the Promenade Park Amphitheater (201 W. McIntyre St.) on Thursday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. for the Lighting of the Tree ceremony. The event features the city’s beautiful 30-foot energy-efficient LED Christmas tree, which will remain illuminated for the remainder of the year for visitors to enjoy, as well as carolers, music performances, and dance presentations. Residents will also be able to get their holiday shopping done early at the Edinburg Christmas Market, immediately following the Lighting of the Tree. Vendors will have Christmas gifts and decor for sale, as well as pictures with Santa. In addition, to emulate an amazing Winter Wonderland, attendees will be able to enjoy a fun snow slide. The following day, on December 1, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host its Night of Lights Parade, beginning at Richard R. Flores Stadium at 7 p.m. The parade route will follow Closner Boulevard from the corner of Mark S. Pena Drive and end at W. McIntyre Street. Spectators can set up chairs along the road for the best view of what is sure to be one of the most wonderful times of the year. Vendors at the Edinburg Christmas Market will reopen from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the day of the parade. Both events are free of charge, embracing the spirit of the festive season. Edinburg to kick off holiday season It’s the most wonderful time of year. Mark your calendars and stop by the Upper Valley Art League to see the great selection of items for sale at their 2023 Christmas Fair. UVAL members work all year to create items for this special fair. Artists will be featuring their creativity with original art – perfect for that person who will appreciate a unique gift. There is a wide range of small and large items at reasonable prices. Shop local at UVAL. The fair is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and closed on Sunday. UVAL is located at 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. Call (956) 591-0282 for more information. You can find out about all of their events by visiting their website at www.uppervalleyartleague.org. UVAL holds Christmas Fair Mayor Richard Molina and Edinburg council members were on the city’s float. Photo by Herb Moering
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