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VSA tickets available online

2026 VSA Tickets Jumbo BoxValley Star Awards tickets are now available online. We apologize for the delay as we had been having technical difficulties in our payment processors.

Submit your order for tickets at https://www.wintertexantimes.com/vsa-tickets.html. You will need to enter the quantity of tickets you need, and then select if you want your tickets available at Will Call or if you want them mailed to you. Mail delivery is only available for tickets purchased by February 4. After that date, all orders will be Will Call. If you choose mail delivery, there is a small processing fee for postage and handling.

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Navy Week embarks on maiden voyage to RGV

Navy Ceremonial Guard webBy Lt. Winslow Blow, U.S. Navy
Navy Office of Community Outreach

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — From the Texas Citrus Fiesta to Boca Chica Beach, the Navy will bring over 70 Sailors for the inaugural Rio Grande Valley Navy Week from January 24 to 31. The Navy is partnering with the cities of Mission, McAllen, Edinburg and Brownsville to engage with Texas communities through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.

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New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Valley 

spi fireworks webJust about every park has something special for New Year’s Eve. Many have special entertainment lined up with dinner and other events throughout the night. Many of these parks sell out of tickets weeks before New Year’s Eve. So, if you didn’t get a ticket in time and are still looking for things to do, there might be a few places you can go to still have some fun. 

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Winter Solstice and more at Quinta Mazatlan

Enjoy the outdoors, entertainment, and more at one of Quinta Mazatlan’s activities this month. You can participate in crafts, workshops, tours, walks, yoga, or tai chi.

Quinta Mazatlan will celebrate the longest night of the year, Winter Solstice, on Saturday, December 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The park will be having a live concert with renowned artist Tish Hinojosa as well as an arts and crafts area and plant giveaways.

Tish Hinojosa is a Texas-born Latin American artist with a music career spanning decades. She has released 16 albums in English and Spanish and has even performed at the White House.

Get into the holiday spirit and stop by the craft tables where you can design and paint your own holiday pot. Customize the perfect pot as they will also be giving away Tasajillo and Christmas Cholla – while supplies last.

Quinta Mazatlan Tish HInojosa Courtesy webA perfect addition to music and crafts will be snacks. They’ll be having a selection from local vendors to choose from, offering sweet and savory foods for all the family.

Additional parking will be available at La Plaza Mall, located at 1400 Wichita Ave. Simply park your car and hop on the free shuttle that will take you directly to Quinta Mazatlan.

The park will host another Holidays in the Park on Thursday, December 18, featuring Mariachi Mariposas. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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