Hello out there! I hope everyone is having a great time. It’s our second issue this season, and we are seeing so many events taking place. Parks are getting busy, cities are having their annual fall festivals, and entertainers are entertaining. It means there is quite an abundance of activities for you to participate in – and I hope you are taking those opportunities.
Our Valley cities love seeing you and we know you love the people in the Valley. That’s just one of the things that keeps you coming back year after year.
In fact, a recent LuvLink survey has 18 Texas cities that made the top 150 cities voted as home to America’s kindest and most helpful locals. Brownsville (#32) and McAllen (#68) were two of those 18 Texas cities. (https://www.luvlink.com/blogs/news/top-150-kindest-places-in-america-of-2024)
About Brownsville, the survey says, “Brownsville’s residents bring a unique blend of Texas warmth and rich cultural pride, influenced by the city’s border-town heritage. Locals often engage visitors in conversation about the city’s vibrant festivals or its proximity to natural wonders like the Rio Grande.”
And of McAllen, it says, “McAllen’s residents are known for their vibrant mix of cultures, offering visitors a taste of true Tex-Mex hospitality. Whether guiding you through a local festival or recommending authentic cuisine, locals go out of their way to ensure travelers feel the warmth of this border town’s unique heritage. Their lively spirit and openness are key to McAllen’s charm.”
It just confirms why our winter visitors, you, and others, enjoy visiting the Valley and calling it your winter home – and why we call you family, and you have enveloped the endearing nickname, Winter Texan.
We love having you here. It’s always a pleasure to see you return. It keeps us busy, and we are so thankful for that. We appreciate you and everything you bring to the Valley, to our residents, and to the parks where you reside.
While here, we hope to keep you informed with the news that matters to you, sharing events that might interest you, and publishing stories that you care about.
If there is something you think we should know about, someone you think we should know, share it with us. Send us an email to news@wintertexantimes.com. We love hearing from you, seeing photos of what you are doing, and catching up on the activities you are participating in. Share your news with us, and we just might share it with the rest of our readers.
