Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years
Winter Texans participate in Texas Citrus Fiesta
Although participation isn’t as abundant as it was years ago, Winter Texans still have fun at the Texas Citrus Fiesta. This year’s Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 12 p.m. in Mission. There will also be a fun fair on Saturday, January 28, and Sunday, January 29 beginning at 10 a.m. on both days. The parade usually runs on Conway Ave. in Mission, from 495 to downtown Mission.
The Annual Retired Nurses’ Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 9. All retired RNs and LPNs in the Rio Grande Valley are invited. The event will be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco (exit International Blvd./FM 1015, north side of the expressway). Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. with lunch following at 1 p.m. There will be a buffet lunch that includes pizza, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert, and a beverage. A social, announcements and doors prizes will follow. No reservations are required. For more information, call or text Jan Bergman at (956) 532-1223.
The Gladys Porter Zoo will host its annual Winter Texan Discount Day on Wednesday, February 1st. On this day, Winter Texans will receive a special discounted admission rate of only $8 with proof of out-of-state residence.
The McAllen Heritage Center is pleased to announce their currents Artist’s Corner exhibit Pollinators by local artist Raquel Hinojosa and Geometry in Motion by Lupe Hernandez. Different in concept, but beautiful to experience, this compilation of their work will be on exhibit at the museum through January 27.
The Food Bank RGV is proud to announce the return of its annual farm dinner fundraiser, which will be held at the beautiful and historic Valley Fruit Co. building on February 24. The event will raise funds for the Food Bank RGV's community garden and nutrition education programs, helping to create a healthier and more sustainable community for all.
The Rio Grande Bible Ministries (RGBM) will hold a craft, quilt, and bake sale to help support their ministries, students and facilities. The event will be held on January 28th, from 8 to 11 a.m. A quilt auction will be held at 10 a.m. RGBM is located at 4300 S. Business Hwy 281 (Closner Rd.) in Edinburg. All proceeds from the craft show benefit the students that attend RGBM.
It's that time of year – time to head to South Padre Island and watch kitefliers from all across the country as they 'tie one on' for a weekend filled with amazing kites and performances.
The 37th Annual Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, January 20-21, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana in Pharr. Admission for the event is a $5 donation.
My how the world has changed
The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is pleased to announce the exhibition The Whole World is a Garden by Mónica Chang will be opening January 14, and on display through April 30.
Each year the City of McAllen hosts the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run where participants have the opportunity to register for a 5K, 10K, Relay Marathon, Half Marathon or Full Marathon.
One of the most challenging times of the year for animal shelters is mating season for puppies and kittens. Shelters all over the country typically see an influx of newborn and young abandoned puppies and kittens starting in early spring and lasting into fall. The intake of these populations usually halts as we head into the winter months, and that's precisely what PVAS was anticipating.
