Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 38, No. 4 © 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, November 6, 2024 INDEX Events Calendar p 4 Reunions p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 On The Road p 12 Taste of the Valley p 13 Business Guide p 17 Classifieds p 17 Coupon Index p 19 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 16 It was a busy week for parks throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Parks were having all of their Halloween festivities the weekend before Halloween through Halloween night. I was able to attend two dances on Halloween night and had a blast catching up with entertainers, residents, and park activity directors. It’s always fun going to events and being able to sit and enjoy some time with you, our friendly Winter Texans. We have a great time getting out there, seeing the fun side of you and just a couple of the reasons you visit the Valley year after year. And now that Halloween is past, Thanksgiving is creeping up on us. This is the month of Thanksgiving and parks, cities, and organizations are now holding fundraisers, food drives, and more to help their local communities, schools, and food banks. One park has a pretty big one coming The McAllen Wind Ensemble is excited to announce that its 2024-2025 concert season will be free to the public, thanks to the generous support of the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation. The Foundation is committed to advancing and enhancing the performing arts and performing arts education in McAllen and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. After a historic season, celebrating its golden anniversary, the organization is excited for this new partnership to open up their concerts to even more people. See MWE pg. 20 MWE Concerts are now free, opens season with salute to Veterans McAllen Wind Ensemble. Courtesy photo Several cities and organizations will be having Veterans Day events this coming Veterans Day. There were a few cities like Brownsville and Edinburg that have already hosted their Veterans events, but there are a few more you can check out. Some RV parks will also be holding events, so check with your park to see if they are holding a special event recognizing the Veterans in See VETERANS pg. 14 City of Mission and others host Veterans Day events McAllen Veterans War Memorial. Photo by Greg Uhlbrock
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 1217 N. Conway, Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 www.wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2024-2025 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. www.wintertexantimes.com McAllen Holiday Parade announces opening, debut highlights Organizers for the McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden Auto Group, announced two new elements debuting for the 11th annual presentation of the largest illuminated holiday and helium balloon parade when it steps off from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd. on Saturday, December 7, at 6 p.m. Mateo Adalberto Lopez, will sing the National Anthem at the opening Holiday Musical Extravaganza that kicks off the parade festivities and the Hello Kitty helium balloon will appear as part of the lineup during the parade. Lopez was first recognized as the world’s youngest mariachi by the Guinness World Records at only four years old. His notoriety grew after performing on NBC’s national television show, “Little Big Shots” and international talent show, “Mexico’s Got Talent.” He took the judges by surprise with his amazing talent and confidence, earning himself the golden buzzer before securing a place in the finals. He quickly burst onto the mariachi music scene making appearances on the Kelly Clarkson show, the MLS All-star game, NBA games, countless NFL Games, the cover of USA today, and even appeared in a Super bowl commercial. Hello Kitty was created by Sanrio in 1974 and this superstar animated character, spanning generations, is truly a beloved global icon known for her signature red bow and heartwarming charm. The Extravaganza will open with the UTRGV Marching Band and a dazzling dance opening number, choreographed by Artistic Director Julie Doyle, in collaboration with all three McAllen ISD high school dance teams, Melba’s Dance School, the UTRGV Flag Corps, and 400 talented MISD elementary students performing the parade’s official theme song, written and sung by McAllen’s own Maria D’Luz. This show-stopping performance will light up the stadium, topped off by a stunning fireworks display. As the Extravaganza concludes, the UTRGV Marching Band will lead the parade as the official StepOff Band for the McAllen Holiday Parade, launching a spectacular 1.5-mile route down Bicentennial Boulevard. While tickets for the parade are already on sale now, anyone wishing to be a part of the parade can volunteer as balloon handlers and banner carriers. Over the years, the City of McAllen volunteer experiSee PARADE pg. 15 Photo by Henry Miller
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 6, 2024 proudly presents November 8, 9, 10 and 15, 16, 17 Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee 2:30 p.m. Adult $20 • Children $10 Tickets are sold online. Any remaining seats can be purchased at the door on performance days. Box Office opens one hour before curtain. Use the QR code below for access to the HCT website. Harlingen Community Theatre 1209 Fair Park Blvd. www.hctvalleystars.org by Robert Harling Seniors, “Let’s play ball again” It’s that time of year again for senior slow pitch softball in the Rio Grande Valley. The Ed Marten’s Senior Texan Softball Leagues are open to all individual men and women aged 55 years and older. You don’t have a bat or glove? No problem, they have equipment to loan you. No matter what your skill level is, they have a league just right for you. Practices and games are played at the City of McAllen West Side Park, on S. Ware Rd. across from the Convention Center, at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices begin the first week of November and continue through December. In January players will be placed on teams for the 15-game regular season. The season ends with playoff games the first week of March. The softball leagues motto is “We are never too old to play, and we will only get old when we stop playing.” Currently their most “experienced” player is 85 years young. Call for more information: Fred Esqueda (956) 897-6961 or Mike Brower (734) 834-0128. Photo courtesy of Mike Brower Mission Bell has successful Cancer Fundraiser On October 19, Mission Bell-Tradewinds had a successful cancer fundraiser. They raised nearly $7,000 to help residents that are battling cancer. The money is being used to help with medical expenses, travel expenses, and other related expenses by several residents in the park. The park held a dance, silent auction, had T-shirt sales, a 50/50, food sales, and more. Leslie Blasing donated her time and talent to the event and Ron Moshier even stopped by and did dollar dances to pitch in to the fundraising.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE SINCE 1982 Now Accepting Cigna Medicare Advantage New Patient Exams only $159 • Includes all necessary x-rays • Oral Cancer Screening • Intra-oral Photos • Comprehensive Exam • Periodontal Screening No Dental Insurance? NO PROBLEM! www.sharylanddentalcare.net 956-581-2773 For dental care you can trust and have confidence in Come See Us At Sharyland Dental Care falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, Mean Girls “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” Show starts at 7 p.m. Visit experiencemcallen.com/broadway-in-mcallen or call the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office at (956) 681-3800. November 7-9 – Sharyland High School’s Carpe Diem Players present the beloved musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim – a mashup of classic fairy tales woven together into a captivating and imaginative story. It will be held at Sharyland High School, 1216 N. Shary Rd. For more information, call (956) 580-5300. November 7-10 – STC Theatre and Dance presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward Albee. Times will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Thursday show will include American Sign Language interpretation. Performances will take place at STC’s Cooper Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage Theater at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. November 8-10 – Harlingen Community Center presents Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Friday and Saturday showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday is a matinee time of 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20 and sold online at www.hctvalleystars.org. Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the door on performance days. The box office opens one hour before curtain. November 8 – Join UTRGV for Chopin and His Admirations, a piano recital featuring beautiful piano music by Frederic Chopin and the composers he admired, including J.S. Bach, Mozart, Liszt, and more. It will be held at UTRGV BMLSC 1.217 building, One W. University Blvd., in Brownsville. Admission is free. November 9 – 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 9 – 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 9 – 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 10 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www.sopadre.com/listing/ south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/. November 15-17 – Harlingen Community Center presents Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Friday and Saturday showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday is a matinee time of 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20 and sold online at www.hctvalleystars.org. Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the door on performance days. The box office opens one hour before curtain. Winter Texan season passes are available. November 16 – 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 16 – 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 16 – 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 16 – University Drafthouse Beer Fest will be held at Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St., in Edinburg. Tickets are $60, or $25 for desigEVENTS CALENDAR November 4-6 – El Paseo Arts Foundation presents The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What. Aging gracefully is the final frontier in this musical about those facing a host of mid-life crises. Boasting a four-person cast, the show takes a humorous and heartfelt look at the day-to-day concerns of the over fifty “empty nester” crowd, including everything from retirement to divorce, AARP to dating, and plastic surgery to grand parenting. The show will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $30. November 5 – UTRGV Symphonic Winds performs at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, at 7 p.m. General admission is $6. Join them for an exciting band performance directed by Jerianne Larson. November 6 – The UTRGV Wind Orchestra present A Night of Percussion, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive. General admission is $6. The performance features UTRGV percussion faculty Dr. Mark Ramirez and Dr. Francis Favis on Ivan Trevino’s Run to the Light. It’s a thrilling concert showcasing their outstanding percussion faculty along with a consortium premiere of Gala Flagello’s Love and Nature and world premiere of Mat Campbell’s Centerpiece. November 6-10 – The Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr. Visit their website at www.rgvbf.org for a full list of events. November 7 – Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious story of a naïve newbie who See EVENTS pg. 17
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 6, 2024 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 Plaza Mall 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 THIS FREE CONCERT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY JOIN US FOR A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF OUR VETERANS PLUS OTHER BAND FAVORITES! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 7:30PM MCALLEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Presents: Operation Christmas drop off begins soon It’s that time again. 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. For more than three decades, these gift-filled showboxes have been delivered to millions of children around the world. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with fun toys, personal care items, and school supplies bring joy and hope to boys and girls who may have never received a gift of their own. These shoeboxes can be dropped off soon during National Collection Week, from November 18 ¬through 25. More than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open. There are three locations in the Valley – Baptist Temple in McAllen, 2001 Trenton Rd.; First Baptist Church in Edinburg, 201 E. Samano St.; and Vida Nueva Christian Church in Brownsville, 409 W. 2nd St. Drop off times at Baptist Temple are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. most days. Wednesday, November 20, drop off time is 5 to 8 p.m. Drop off times at First Baptist Church in Edinburg is 4 to 6 p.m. November 18 to November 22. Saturday, November 23 drop off time is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday November 24 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; and Monday, November 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can drop off shoeboxes at Vida Nueva Christian Church at various times throughout the drop off period. To get those times, and other locations through the United States, visit www.samaritanspurse. org/operation-christmas-child/ drop-off-locations/. “Children around the world need a tangible reminder that there is hope and that God loves them,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Through these shoebox gifts packed with special items, children also receive the opportunity to hear about the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.” Participants can use the online lookup tool to find the nearest drop-off location (www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/) and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. It is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop off. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage. (samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoebox/) Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local churches worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. Courtesy photo
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Tours & Travel We Take Care of You! 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 get together on at least a monthly basis – and we would love to see your photos and learn about where you went. The RGV Woodcarvers get together weekly too. I am sure there are others that are meeting up for little get-togethers here and there. 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. RGV Woodcarvers The RGV Woodcarvers welcomes any new and experienced carvers every Thursday at Kamova Events, 2711 S. 23rd St., McAllen, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Any questions, call President Pam Horstman (816) 590-6521. For more information, visit their website at www. rgvwoodcarvers.org. Meetings will be held here for the month of November, location subject to change for rest of season. 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. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will See REUNIONS pg. 17 Operation Green Light for Veterans The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery sign has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. From November 4 through 11, county buildings and landmarks across the country will be illuminated green to show support for veterans and raise awareness around the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families. Now in its third year, Operation Green Light is expected to draw hundreds of counties to participate. The county role in administering services for veterans includes County Veterans Service Officers helping fellow former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability and compensation benefits each year, as well as other services supporting the approximately 200,000 service members who transition into civilian communities annually. In addition to lighting county buildings, bridges, and other meaningful landmarks, residents, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb inside or outside their home to a green bulb. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported, and we open up conversation about the needs of veterans and the services that support veteran communities. Counties and residents across the country are sharing their participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight. For more information on Operation Green Light, visit https:// www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans. It’s the season of Thanksgiving and giving Angels of Love is collecting food, large baskets, turkeys and monetary donations for their annual Canastas de Corazon Operation Gratitude from now through November 20. Donations for the food baskets can be dropped off at the Angels of Love headquarters, 1305 E. Nolana Ave., Suite D, in McAllen. Delivery of the food baskets will be made on November 22 and 23. The donations will benefit the families of victims of domestic violence. Angels of Love is accepting donations of canned goods and turkeys. Donations can be made via check or PayPal. Call Angels of Love at (956) 972-0685 for additional information. Angels of Love is a non-profit organization which provides free services to victims of domestic violence and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking across Hidalgo County. Angels of Love’s vision is to extend itself throughout the Rio Grande Valley with providing legal services, referral services, parenting classes, financial literacy, teen dating violence workshops, youth programs, counseling, etc. and to open an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Sundays 1:30-5:30pm Live Music Steven May & Leon Mann Wed • 11am-8pm Thurs • 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 Wed • 1:00pm Thurs • 1:00pm Fri • 1:00pm Sat • 1:00pm Seniors - $13 Adults - $15 Child - $11 OPEN (956) 581-1033 Riverside In-MissionTx Relax Outside By The Rio Grande River Jam Sessions Craft Sales Coming Soon Friday Fish Fry 4:00pm-7:00pm White Fish or Shrimp Dinner $13.99 Combo Dinner $14.99 Coleslaw, Baked Beans, French Fries, Hush Puppies www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX 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 Nov 21 • Texas Wheels 7pm • $10 Dec 19 • Texas Wheels 7pm • $10 MURDER MYSTERY & DINNER Dec 7 • $10 • 4:30pm SHOWS Dec 14 • Adam Pope 7pm • $10 CRAFT SHOWS Nov 16 • 8am-12pm Tradewinds side Lunch available for purchase Nov 18 • 8am-12pm Mission Bell side Lunch available for purchase 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 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 6 Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:309am. Karaoke - McAllen Mission RV Resort, Mission, 3-6pm, Hall-2. Music: country, old time rock. Chef Joann meals served $. Snacks, ice cream, and drinks available. BYOD. Come and sing, visit, or relax. 956-585-7630. 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Meals - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 5:30-7:15pm, Hot dogs, burgers, polish sausages, concessions. 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-7876461. Movie Night - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm, On Golden Pond. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-787-6461. Thursday, November 7 Thursday Lunch Burgers - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11:30am-1pm. Church Services - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Friday, November 8 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Biscuits and gravy for sale. Various bake sales and food for sale. Tools, clothes, arts and crafts, jewelry. Two halls of vendors. 1051 W Bus. Hwy. 83/Hook Ave. Mega Yahoo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $10pp. Red/white/blue theme - honor vets. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/ Hook Ave. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Burnin’ Embers, $8pp. 501 W. Owassa Rd. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $8pp at the door. Saturday, November 9 Craft Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8-10am, Breakfast available. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Lunch 11 a.m. Jam 12:30 p.m. Everyone invited. Public Meal - Lasagna Dinner - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 5-6:30pm, Lasagna Dinner, $13pp. All ticket sales final. First dinner of the season. Main 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 6, 2024 DANCES • 7-10PM Tickets at the door $2 more Nov 15 • The Night Howlers • $10 Nov 29 • The Howlers • $10 Dec 6 • Time Machine • $10 Sunday Soup Dinner Nov 17 4:30 - 6pm (Bring your own bowl and topping) Monday Dinner • 4:30 - 6pm Wednesday Breakfast • 7:30 - 9am Thursday Lunch Burgers • 11:30am - 1pm MEALS Nov 9 • 8am - Noon Breakfast Available CRAFT SHOW Sundays • 8:30am With Jesse Hernandez CHURCH SERVICE HAPPY HOUR • 4-5:30PM Nov 12 • Tim Cameron • Pass the hat 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 1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3-5 PM PASS THE HAT Nov 12 • Jerry Co Nov 19 • Regan James Nov 26 • Curt James Dec 3 • Bruce Boudreau Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10 PM Nov 8 • Texas Wheels • $10 Nov 15 • Burnin’ Ember • $10 Nov 22 • Rewind • $10 Nov 29 • Jealous Heart • $10 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. Nov 8 • Craft Fair FAIRS & SALES • 8 AM-12 PM THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER • 4 PM Starting December 5 $4 All You Can Eat Bring your own bowls, to-go containers, snacks, BYOB. Dessert for sale. Valley Star AWARDS SHOW F E B 1 2 2 0 2 5 14th Annual Brought to you by Who will be the 2025 Entertainer of the Year? Find out in person at this year’s Valley Star Awards Show SAVE THE DATE Valley Star Awards Show Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Tickets on Sale January 2025 Ballots available January 15, 2025 ? , , - / , . n d t e h e r n Hall. Open to the public. Carry Out & Social Time - 5 p.m. Dinner - 5:30 p.m. Host: David Greeder & Linda Boddy, 660-723-1536. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm, Lance Wolf, $10pp. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Howlers, $9pp. Concessions, free ice. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, The Bottomline Band, $8pp. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. BYOB, set-ups, concessions. 956-685-5300. 800 State Hwy. 495. Sunday, November 10 Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, With Jesse Hernandez. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9-10am, Non-denominational services. Pastor Mary Chamberlin. Worship Service - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9-10am, Winter Church. Open to the public. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Bible Studies - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9am, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Sunday Worship - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am. Church Service - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 10am, Rec Hall. 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Church Services - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Karaoke - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6pm. Church Services - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Monday, November 11 Trail Dance Lessons - McAllen Mission RV Resort, Mission, 9am, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for beginners. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for intermediate. 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. 815383-6783. Veterans Coffee - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 9am. Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Lasagna. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:305:30pm. Monday Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm. Toys For Tots - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6pm. Tuesday, November 12 Men’s Prayer & Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Women’s Prayer & Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Jerry Co, pass the hat. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/Hook Ave. Happy Hour - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Tim Cameron, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm, Southern Harmony - Chris & Rosie, pass the hat. BYOB. 4770 N. Mayberry Rd. Gospel Music Jams - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $10pp. See PARKS pg. 16 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Halloween tricks and treats were had by many By Carina A. Brunson Halloween tricks and treats were easily found at several parks on Halloween night. There were at least nine parks having events that evening and I was able to make it out to two of them – Winter Ranch and Bit-O-Heaven. The park halls were all decked out with Halloween decorations and attendees were dressed as their favorite superheroes, villains, monsters and more. The dance floors were full of dancing and line dancing, grooving to the music being played by Ron Moshier at Winter Ranch and Curt James at Bit-O-Heaven. It’s the only time of year you can find songs like The Monster Mash being sung and seeing monsters on the dance floor having fun. We also received photos from Bit-O-Heaven (Ed Hurley, photographer), Green Gate Grove, Seven Oaks, and Victoria Palms. Most of the parks had costume dances. Bit-O-Heaven made a full day of events with a golf cart parade, and a potluck before ending their evening with a dance – and there were winners at all three events. Here is a sampling of some of the fun Winter Texans had at these parks. Bit O Heaven 3rd Place: Wayne & Sharon Blindauer. Photo courtesy of Ed Hurley Bit O Heaven Golf Cart Parade. Photo courtesy of Ed Hurley Bit O Heaven 2nd Place: Little Red Riding Hood & Wolf-Herb & Bobbette Brammer. Photo courtesy of Ed Hurley Bit O Heaven 1st Place: Chickens-Andy and LuAnne Mosca, Mike Morris and Terry Crawford, Jerry and Harriet Barger. Photo courtesy of Ed Hurley Bit O Heaven Potluck Winners: CeCe Medina, Steve Geary and Pat Louwagie, Annette Davis. Photo courtesy of Ed Hurley Costume Winners. Photo courtesy of Winter Ranch Honorable Mention: Box of Crayons. Photo courtesy of Green Gate Grove
11 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 6, 2024 Jackie and Robert Timmerman. Photo courtesy of Seven Oaks Brigitte and Paul Seese. Photo courtesy of Seven Oaks Dianne Whaley and Sheryl Heffner. Photo courtesy of Seven Oaks Photo courtesy Victoria Palms Photo courtesy Victoria Palms 3rd place: Tiger-Carla Wilson. Photo courtesy of Green Gate Grove 1st place: Grim Reaper & WitchRoger & Linda Lay. Photo courtesy of Green Gate Grove 2nd place: Cleopatra-Rachel Veerman. Photo courtesy of Green Gate Grove 3rd place: Braveheart-Shonas Doggett. Photo courtesy of Green Gate Grove
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES (956)566-1157 The Museum of South Texas History presents “The Shooting Star of Starr County: An Out of this World Discovery” exhibit in the Cell Block Gallery upstairs in the 1910 Jail building. On February 15, 2023, meteorites landed on a ranch near the town of El Sauz in Starr County. The meteorites found on the ranch were documented and collected by expert and amateur meteorite hunters. The exhibit will highlight a twofold story: how meteors fell through the sky across Europe and the United States before crash landing on a ranch in South Texas and the history of space rocks. Several meteorite pieces found on the ranch property will be featured in state-of-the-art cases with a 360-view. This exhibit, which will run through August 2025, is included in the regular museum admission fees. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact the Curator of Exhibits at (956) 383-6911 or jbautista@mosthistory.org. The Museum of South Texas History is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Founded A fascination with walls Walls or fences have always fascinated me. Possibly because I have wondered so many times why they were built in the first place. Are they built to keep something in or to keep something or someone out? Why do we build walls or fences? Is it because we can’t get along with each other? My father had a very interesting experience with cemetery walls. I grew up in a farming community where fences were very important to keep cattle in. That importance carried over to the cemetery where each little family plot had a small six inch high and some three-inchwide concrete border around the family plot. Between each little wall there was about a four-inch vacant spot where weeds grew and multiplied. Can you imagine in a perpetual care cemetery what extra work that meant for the caretaker! Extra work meant extra expense. My father- who was a very practical man - he believed it would be more logical to join one concrete barrier to the next...which of course is what he did. This did not go over very well with the next-door plot which belonged to his sister’s family. He had to send someone in to cut through the concrete wall and remedy the situation to avoid a family feud. After many years the local Cemetery Association board just last year voted that in order to save money on maintenance that the wall from one family plot should be joined to the next family plot. How practical can you get? Some day - when you have time - look up the most famous walls that exist in the world. Of course, the best known and the longest is the Great Wall of China. My daughter who visited China must have also been infatuated with walls. Even though it was against the law she managed to sleep on the Great Wall of China. I am sure that today the Great Wall of China is patrolled more diligently than when she slept on the wall when she was in her mid to late twenties. One of the more famous walls is the chewing gum wall in Seattle, Washington. Can you imagine all these globs of chewing gum stuck on a wall. According to the description of the wall there are so many clumps of chewing gum that the wall emits a sugary smell. Another famous wall was the Berlin Wall which, at one time, separated many families. In my many trips I never saw the Berlin Wall. But I did see one of the fences in Germany with lookout towers with guards watching the fence. It was scary to realize you were being watched. Another wall that really disturbs me is the wall in Israel. Anytime I have had a bus group who visited Christ’s birthplace, our bus has been stopped but all we needed to say was “Americans,” which was pretty obvious anyway as Americans stand out like sore thumbs. Then we were waved on through. Today, walls are sometimes built as memorials such as the Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Our local Border Wall does not even make the list even though it does draw many politicians to visit the Valley for our “border problem.” See STAR pg. 15 The Shooting Star of Starr County on display Courtesy photo
13 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 6, 2024 Bring a friend, Share a meal, Make some memories! Every Day 7AM - 2PM 956-532-0613 Located at the Val Verde Flea Market Val Verde Rd x Bus 83 Donna, TX NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN EST. 2022 (956) 772-7256 • www.lobodelmarcafe.com 204 W. Palm Street • South Padre Island, TX Family Owned & Operated 20% OFF Expires: April 30, 2025 Cannot be used with any other discounts or coupons or specials Any Entree All Day Open Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Thanksgiving Buffet (956) 782- 3200 Tickets Available at Hotel Lobby 3309 E Interstate Hwy 2 • Donna, TX Herb Roasted Turkey, Roast Beef, Glazed Ham With Sides, Salads and Desserts All You Can Eat November 28th 11:00AM - 2:00PM $25plus tax Promote Your Restaurant ADVERTISE WITH US Call (956) 580-7800 e r s r d Dining in the Valley We, and I am sure you do too, always like finding a place to have a great meal. Our Taste of the Valley features restaurants that are here just to do that. Taste of the Valley features local restaurants in the area that are ready to serve you; restaurants are open for dining in and take out. Please support our advertisers and all our local businesses this year, and every year. Each issue we will feature a restaurant we have visited and share our experience and some photos of some great food. Join us on our gastro-tour of the Valley as we hit different dining spots and tell you about all the great dining in the RGV. If you have a favorite dining spot that we have not visited yet, that you think needs to be featured here, call us at (956) 580-7800 or email us at news@wintertexantimes.com.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 14 WINTER TEXAN TIMES your community. Officially observed on November 11, Veterans Day is a time to recognize the service and pay respects to military Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This holiday started as a day to reflect the heroism of those who died in our country’s service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on November 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to “Veterans Day” in order to account for all Veterans in all wars. The City of Mission invites the community to join in a day of festivities on November 9, honoring Veterans with a series of events, including the 6th Annual Veterans Day Parade, a DD214 Freedom 5k Run, a Veterans Appreciation BBQ, and a lively family-friendly festival. At 7 a.m., the day begins with the DD214 Freedom Run, a 5K open to all ages along the parade route on Business 83 between Conway Ave. and Bryan Rd. The $25 registration fee is waived for Veterans using the coupon code “FREEDOM” at checkout. Credentials are required at packet pickup. Register for the DD214 Freedom 5K Run at https://endurancesplits.redpodium.com/city-ofmission-dd214-freedom-run-. Mission’s Veterans Day Parade will start at 12 p.m. and run along Business 83 between Conway Ave. and Bryan Rd. The City of Mission encourages the community to bring lawn chairs and show their support for Veterans as patriotic floats pass by. After the parade, attendees can gather from 2 to 6 p.m. at the CEED building (801 Bryan Rd.) for the Veterans Day Festival, featuring live music, vendors, and family-friendly activities. The event is free and open to all. The day continues with the Veterans Appreciation BBQ, a drive-thru event at the Mission Parks & Recreation (721 Bryan Rd.) from 2 to 4 p.m. that will offer 1,000 free chicken plates to Veterans. On-site seating will be available. Road closures will be in effect throughout the day to ensure safety; please follow posted signs. The City of Mission looks forward to honoring Veterans with the community on this special day. On Monday, November 11, at 9 a.m. The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will hold their Veterans Day Flag Laying Ceremony. No RSVP is needed, and flags will be provided. The cemetery is located at 2520 Inspiration Rd., in Mission. The McAllen’s Veterans War Memorial Committee will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas, 29th St. and Col. Plummer Dr., by the McAllen Convention Center. “On Veterans’ Day, we remember those brave men and women who honorably served our great nation,” said 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.” To learn more about the memorial, visit https://www.mcallen.net/ veterans/. The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System celebrates Veterans Day with Veterans Benefits and Information Fairs, free food and drinks, door prizes, and music. They will be holding an event in Laredo at Laredo Vietnam Veterans Plaza, 1120 E. Calton Rd., on November 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Harlingen, their event will be at the Harlingen VA Health Care Center, 2601 Veterans Dr., Friday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The events are open to Veterans, their families, and friends, caregivers, and community members. For VETERANS From pg. 1
15 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 6, 2024 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE www.WinterTexanTimes.com 2023 Park Directory Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2023-2024 EDITION Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2023-2024 Edition 2023 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide more event details, call Patty Gonzalez at (361) 800-1442 or Voluntary Services at (956) 291-9093. For more information about this and other events, follow VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System on Facebook. While Brownsville already had their event, you can visit Brownsville Veterans Park. This is a living memorial park with large concave concrete slabs. Engraved into the concrete are the names of Brownsville area veterans. Names from World War II to Afghanistan are included. The center of the memorial contains three large flag poles centered on a concrete base with a star embedded within it. The monument has been a project created for veterans, by veterans. The American Legion aimed to make the park an educational extension of the library by creating two murals showing the locations of conflicts from the 18th century to present on a world map. ence is one-of-a-kind. 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, a T-shirt and snacks. Learn more by visiting Las Palmas Community Center located at 1921 N 25th St. or by calling (956) 6813350. Anyone interested in participating in the McAllen Holiday Shoebox Parade, a pintsize celebration of the big parade, have less than one month to submit their holiday parade entry – on a shoebox. Open to children, adults, families, schools, non-profits and civic organizations, all creativity and imagination is invited to participate. MHP tickets and swag will be given to every entry for this year’s parade. The grand prize will be VIP MHP stadium tickets and meet and greet passes for the 2025 presentation of the parade along with a $50 VISA gift card for second and third place prizes. Winning entries will be announced at the 2025 Christmas in July press conference. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, November 27, by 12 p.m. at McAllen City Hall, Office of Communications. The winning entries will be premiered in a televised production in the stadium, on MCN and on all streaming platforms on Saturday, December 7, right before the McAllen Holiday Parade steps off. Already announced celebrities include Dallas Cowboys Legend and Super Bowl Champion Tony Tolbert who will make an appearance at the parade, along with celebrity hosts Mario Lopez and Linda Tovar for the English rebroadcast of the parade and Julian Gil for the Spanish-language rebroadcast. The McAllen Holiday Parade airs on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the top 33 U.S. Hispanic markets, while airing live locally on every network. Tickets for the parade are already on sale and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at just $10. Act quickly, as the stadium is expected to sell out. For the latest information on the parade, follow McAllen Holiday Parade and the City of McAllen on all social media platforms. PARADE From pg. 2 in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, the museum has grown over the decades through a series of expansions to occupy a full city block. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911. STAR From pg. 12
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