This season has, once again, been a blast. We have a lot of fun when we are out and about with you, sharing your news, and hearing your stories.

I had the opportunity to hear many stories this year. What you see in the paper is sometimes just a bit of what is shared.

I keep learning how eager you are to help others, to be there for your friends, and to teach others how to do the same. It’s amazing to see the strength you have and watch you use your experiences to help the community you live in through service, teaching, and more.

We always enjoy sharing the stories of community service you do for your park, and for organizations, schools, and churches in your community. We get to see how thankful and how full of gratitude everyone is for your service – whether it be through volunteer work, making something, donating food, or any of the other multitude of ways you find to fulfill the need. We, and so many others, are so grateful to you.

We thank the activity directors and park managers for making sure you have something to do while you are here. They work endlessly to make sure there is entertainment, activities, and food – so much food – for you to have.

Our paper has been sharing these events year after year since 1987, and we love seeing the different types of activities, the new activities – like when pickleball came around – and all the fun you have. Your parks and community love having you here and making sure to keep you happy while you are visiting.

We want to thank you, our readers, park owners and managers, activity directors, and Wintertainers™ for the great community you have built here in the Rio Grande Valley. Without this community – without you – we would not have this opportunity to work and play in your community and bring your community newspaper to you every week from October through March.

Again, we had so much fun this year and look forward to an exciting season next year.

Thank you for this great season. We love our Winter Texans, and we pray for your health and safety as you travel back north – and on your return next season.

Stay safe and healthy, and hurry back next fall. We can’t wait to do this again!