The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo will be held March 12 through March 22. Special admission on Senior Citizen Day, March 15, will be $10. Tickets are discounted for 55+, law enforcement and military. Must show ID, law enforcement badge or military ID.
A Wisconsin Reunion was held on February 23 at Mr. Gatti’s, and according to Ralph Brill it was their biggest one yet. Brill said 186 people representing 41 different parks attended the reunion. The reunion is held each year in February. Be sure to look in the Winter Texan Times for their next reunion. (Courtesy photo)
This year, the McAllen Heritage Center is celebrating 20 years of providing a place for the community to enjoy learning about and preserving McAllen’s past. Special events will be planned in the fall.
The Mission Historical Museum is proud to present “What We Wore: A Retrospective of Style & Society,” a new exhibit that explores the history of Mission through the clothing of its people. The exhibit will be on display from March 17 through August 14, at the museum, located at 200 E. Tom Landry Street in Mission.
Read more: Explore Mission’s history through the clothing of its people
The Upper Valley Art League is proud to announce the return of its Photography Exhibit, a revitalized showcase dedicated to the art and craft of photography. Titled “Revealed,” this exhibition celebrates the expressive power of the medium through original works that explore light, composition, and imagination across a wide range of subjects and styles.
The 6th Annual Outdoor Expo is set to bring excitement to Edinburg Municipal Park on March 28. Hosted by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with 7-Day Addiction, the event invites families and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds to spend a fun-filled day in the fresh air.
Quinta Mazatlán and RGV Women Poet Society invites the community to share their poetry at an open mic under the majestic south oak tree, hosted by Texas Poet Laureate, ire’ne lara silva, Thursday night, March 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Read more: RGV Women Poet Society open mic at Quinta Mazatlán
The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) recently announced that it will host its 30th Annual VAMOS Golf Tournament, on Saturday, March 7, at Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen, Texas. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser and one of the most anticipated charitable sporting events in the Rio Grande Valley.
University Draft House is yet another one of those places that I’ve heard plenty about, from the food to the entertainment and events, but haven’t had the opportunity to try before. The restaurant itself is interesting, having been an old pump house that was renovated to make it into the facility it is today. Throughout you’ll see old pipes and machinery, maintaining its history. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, a bar upstairs, and multiple TVs.
Upon arriving, we were informed that the transition from the brunch menu to the lunch menu was happening shortly. That gave us plenty of time to look over the options as sometimes my appetite is a little indecisive. While checking out the entrees, we ordered a calamari appetizer. I’ve had calamari from quite a few places, but this one was a hit with my boyfriend and me. It was crispy and had good flavor, having a sweet and spicy sauce along with sauteed red bell peppers and green onions.
Of course, I had to try out a burger, and I didn’t dwell on this for too long. Once I saw The Player, pulled pork on Texas toast with lettuce, pickles, raspberry chipotle BBQ, chipotle mayo, and house slaw, I knew that was my pick. My boyfriend had The Graduate: a hearty burger with an angus beef patty, BBQ caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, brie cheese, arugula, and truffle aioli. As someone that really enjoys pulled pork and all things BBQ, I was more than pleased with my meal. It was savory and delicious throughout. I can confirm that his burger was just as good, having had a few bites myself as always.
There are options for sides and different ways to dress up your burger, and salads, too. The aforementioned brunch menu is something I’ll want to try out another time, as well as Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour. On Tuesdays, they serve $1 tacos – obviously a good deal, and a tasty one, I’m sure. Happy Hour takes place every day from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring half price selected appetizers and cocktails.
University Draft House has two locations. Find them in McAllen at 100 W. Business 83 and in Edinburg at 2405 W. University Dr.
We want you to be a Winter Texan Ambassador
It’s that time of year again. It’s the time of year when you are thinking about packing up and going back to your summer home or taking some time to travel, see family, before you settle down for a few months. It’s also the time of year for some of our special editions. On March 18 we will be publishing our Take Home Edition, and we invite our readers to become Winter Texan Ambassadors.
