Winter Texan Times

San Benito celebrates July 4th

Resacafest 2022 SAN BENITO – Celebrate Independence Day with the City of San Benito at ResacaFest on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Los Palominos Set to replace Aaron Watson as headliner for Texas Cook’Em 2022

Texas CookEm 2022 flyer Texas Country Star, Aaron Watson has dropped out of the 2022 Texas Cook’Em festival, prompting a lineup change for the Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks In Edinburg concert.

Texas Cook’Em Organizers announce return of Car & Truck Show

TEXAS COOKEM CAR TRUCK SHOW RETURNS EDINBURG, TX - The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its second annual Cars & Stripes car-truck show presented by Bert Ogden Auto Group! The show will be a part of the Texas Cook’Em High Steaks in Edinburg festivities on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Ebony Hills Golf Course, 300 W. Mark S Pena Dr. from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Texas Cook’Em is one of South Texas’s biggest BBQ purses, awarding $25,000 to the winners. In 2021, Texas Cook’Em drew 85 cooking teams from across the state and over 8,000 citizens attended this State Championship event.

A Night of Magic in Nature at Quinta Mazatlan

Prepare to be amazed! Magician Oscar Munoz will be visiting Quinta Mazatlan for our Thursday Night Live happening June 30, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Oscar Munoz is an illusionist and motivational speaker, he offers quality programs that are both educational and entertaining. His programs contain magic, music, and educational messages for kids of all ages. Every presentation is created to motivate, energize, and entertain. Oscar combines motivational themes with his award winning stage act. Watch as he performs tricks of seemingly impossible, supernatural feats. Bring your family because no one should miss out on this phenomenal magic performance in the park!

McAllen Independence Day Celebration being held July 4

The City of McAllen is preparing for this year’s McAllen Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, and is inviting the community to take part in all of the patriotic festivities. The 94th Annual Independence Day Celebration will take place on Monday, July 4, with an early morning patriotic program, immediately followed by the Main Street Parade and then the Freedom Festival, a family-friendly festival held at Archer Park. Music, food, and games will be highlights of the events.

Movies at the Lighthouse

Movies at Lighthouse The Port Isabel is bringing back a tradition that was started in 2004 – Movies at the Lighthouse. Movies will be projected on the side of the historical Port Isabel Lighthouse. No admission fee, Concessions will be available. The lighthouse will be open until 9 p.m. for tours (tours do have an admission). Movies start at 9 p.m.

Winter Texans enjoy 46th Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso

By Herb Moering

Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico was a “breeze” for Winter Texans attending the all-day appreciation of visitors’ celebration on March 21.

Despite the strong gusts of wind, Winter Texans enjoyed the entertainment, the trinkets, and the food, which included free tamales as the visitors came across the international bridge over the Rio Grande River.