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Texas Trails Golf Bingo

tx trails golf bingo img 2382 2“Golfers” sat in their carts and patiently waited.

Wait, these aren’t golfers.

“B7,” a voice called out over a speaker. Those waiting went into action, looking down at their “scorecards,” which weren’t scorecards at all — just like they weren’t golfers.

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Winter Texan Jammers enjoy reunion at Corn Palace

jammers reunion sd back 40By David Evans

It wasn't winter in Mitchell, South Dakota, the last week in August of this year, but dozens of Winter Texans assembled there to play and sing their favorite country, bluegrass, gospel, and folk tunes at the famous “Corn Palace.”

During the six-day event that complements the city's annual “Corn Palace Celebration,” these jammers made their second annual event a resounding success.

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Brownsville is entrenched in history

b palo alto battlefield img 4177By Carina A. Brunson

Growing up in the Valley, in Mission, I knew about some of the history of the region. My grandparents were farmers, and I knew how important that was to the community and I knew snippets of the importance to the Valley’s history. Being a Mission resident, I also knew a lot of the citrus industry and the vital role it played in the community’s history. In 2008, when I worked for the Progress Times and assisted with gathering history on the city for their Centennial Magazine the paper was producing, I learned a more in depth history of the City of Mission and could not believe how much I did not know.

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Operations Christmas reminder

For those collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas, this is the week to drop them off at a collection place. Baptist Temple will be collecting shoeboxes during various times during the collection week – Monday, Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need any additional information on drop off times, directions, call Baptist Temple at (956) 686-5296.

For more information about Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse and COVID-19 protocols, visit their website at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/. Links are also available with directions on how to pack your own box, set up a Goal Page, volunteer opportunities, or to build a shoebox online.

Making safer choices

WEB On The Road HeaderToday is a beautiful day. Even if it is raining, it is still a beautiful day - the farmers need the rain, our yards need the rain. And soon the rain will stop, the bright, warming sun will shine down upon us and we can all go outside and enjoy our beautiful world. If it is a foggy day, that too will go away by mid-morning and the sun will shine again. Or perhaps the day will be one of those gorgeous November days from the very beginning.

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November 18, 2020 - Rina's Ramblings

rina rambling 4139The Valley has seen some great weather these past two weeks. So, I took the opportunity to visit parts of Brownsville I have never been to.

I visited the Old Cemetery, Historic Brownsville Museum, Stillman House, Fort Brown, Palo Alto Battlefield, and stopped at a few other places to get some pictures. It was so nice outside that if I did get a little warm, I was easily cooled off with the next breeze.

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The South Pole returns to McAllen

mca s pole 01Last week the City of McAllen unveiled details of this year’s newly reimagined Christmas celebration in McAllen with the South Pole Illuminated Drive and Theatre Experience. This will transform the McAllen Convention Center District into an enchanting one-mile drive-thru holiday show of millions of dazzling lights and sound, so that the entire McAllen and Rio Grande Valley community can enjoy. The South Pole Illuminated Drive and Theatre Experience will open its holiday door starting on December 1 and continue through the month of December, starting at $10 a ticket per vehicle.

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Hidalgo presents a Season of Hope

hfl 0945To keep some of Hidalgo’s tradition alive, the City of Hidalgo is excited to announce the launch of the 29th annual Hidalgo Festival of Lights “Season of Hope,” presented by Coca-Cola, as a drive-through experience at the Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas starting on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

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