Winter Texan Times

Bullock Museum announces 2025 lineup for Music Under the Stars

Details: Published: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 21:46

MUtS20202520highlight The Bullock Museum is thrilled to announce the lineup for this summer’s Music Under the Star, a free outdoor concert series in the Capitol Mall Amphitheater. Guests are invited to enjoy incredible Texas artists every Friday in June starting at 7 p.m.

“The Bullock Museum is excited to bring back the Music Under the Star series for the 2025 season,” said Kristin Johnson, Head of Public Programs at the Bullock Museum. “Bring a blanket, enjoy cold drinks and food truck fare, and listen to great music by local Austin favorites!”

Tourists enjoy the refreshments and entertainment in Progreso

Details: Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 12:52

By Herb Moering

Hundreds of Winter Texans turned out Friday under picture perfect weather for the 49th annual Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso.

The event to say “thanks” to all those who come to shop, eat, purchase medicines and have dental work done in Progreso began with a brief welcome in the Bridge Authority Building from Samuel Robert Sparks Jr., the private bridge co-owner, to various area government officials and spouses and special friends.

Winter Texans enjoy the weather at Onion Fest

Details: Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 12:43

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The weather is important to Jill Zehe, from Winter Green Estates in Mission. She was part of a group of motorcycle riders at the Texas Onion Fest in Weslaco on Saturday. The festival featured great weather for the crowds who attended to celebrate the 1015 onion.

Jill said it is the Valley weather that allows the group to ride year-round, which includes her husband, Richard. The couple from northern Wisconsin have been Winter Texans for seven years. With them were Bob and Connie Metzger, from Hidden Valley RV Park in Mission for the past nine years, who also reside summers in Northern Wisconsin, and Linda Lavigno, from Eldorado Acres RV Park in Mission, who has come down from Calgary in Alberta, Canada for the past two years.

Enjoy Tourist Day on Friday

Details: Published: Thursday, 20 March 2025 13:23

20170321 TOURIST DAY Progreso Moering DSC 0906 web The Municipal Government of Rio Bravo invites Winter Texans to the 49th anniversary of Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso. The event will be held on Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. on Main St.

The event will be filled with live entertainment, Mr. Tourist Tom Torkelson, and King and Queen David Wayne and Gina Marie. There will also be food, drinks, and many more surprises.

Valley Symphony Orchestra wraps up the season

Details: Published: Thursday, 20 March 2025 13:20

DSCF0676 web The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) brings its 2024-25 Masterworks season to a grand finale with Romantic Reflections on Friday, April 4, at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This enchanting program will feature some of the most passionate and timeless orchestral works, promising an unforgettable evening of music and artistry.

RGV Livestock Show Senior Citizen Day March 9

Details: Published: Wednesday, 05 March 2025 17:28

20160316 RGV Livestock Show KO 0012 web The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo will be held March 6 through March 16. Special admission on Senior Citizen Day, March 9, will be $5. Chris Marshall will be playing at the youth center from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are discounted for 55+, law enforcement and military. Must show ID, law enforcement badge or military ID.

Enjoy BorderFest in Hidalgo next weekend

Details: Published: Wednesday, 05 March 2025 17:04

carnival 24 web This year, the City of Hidalgo is celebrating their 48th Borderfest Music and Cultural Festival and are excited to announce La Costeña will be the new title sponsor for the festival bringing the culture of Ireland to Hidalgo. The event is set for Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16, at the Payne Arena.