Teddy Bears bring comfort to the sick, needy, and distraught
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- Published: Thursday, 20 March 2025 13:57
Bonham’s Bears gave away 400 teddy bears to organizations that help children. Based at Green Bay South, the group gives bears to Valley organizations every year. Each year, they share their stories to show who they are and how their organization uses the bears they are gifted.
Here are their stories.
484th Juvenile District Court, Honorable Judge Adela Kowalski-Garza. Juveniles processed into the Texas justice system are stripped naked, observed during their shower, and given medications for life. But they are also offered second and even third chances. After successfully finishing a boot camp, they are given a teddy bear, and they might say “for a bad boy like me?”
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La Floresta RV Resort near Mercedes had a couple of fun events. On February 26th we had our final day of the Men's and Ladies Championship Tournament. Frank Hartin and Darla Strait were the winners. On March 8th we had our Shuffleboard tournament. Rickey Henderson and Jean Vanderville were the champs! Milt Krainbill and Hal Sunday were our runner ups. (Submitted by Darla Strait)
Royal Palms MH Park celebration of St. Patrick's Day on Monday was ruled over by the royalty of residents King Herb Moering and Queen Doris Tabor.
By Carina A. Brunson
By Herb Moering
If you love coming down to the Rio Grande Valley each winter, you’re invited to become a Winter Texan Ambassador. The job is simple: share with your friends all the good times you have in the Valley each winter – away from the snow and ice. In a place where you can play golf almost any winter day. In a place where your MH & RV resort is a community of its own with lots of friends to share in a whole array of fun activities.
One of the many activities at Victoria Palms RV Resort is the Tech Center. The Victoria Palms Tech Center has been making quite the impact on its residents and the community lately.
Palm Shadows Mobile Home and RV Resort will hold their annual drama and dessert production. This year’s production, slated for Saturday, March 8, will be “Shenanigans at the Blue Pelican Inn.”
Kris Kowalski got a hole in one at La Floresta RV Park in Mercedes on February 11 on the 86-yard hole #2. Everyone that wants to participate in a chance to win some money on a hole in one puts in $1. Kris won $59 and a trophy that was presented by Rodger Vanderville. Congratulations! Submitted by Darla Strait.
If you love coming down to the Rio Grande Valley each winter, you’re invited to become a Winter Texan Ambassador. The job is simple: share with your friends all the good times you have in the Valley each winter – away from the snow and ice. In a place where you can play golf almost any winter day. In a place where your MH & RV resort is a community of its own with lots of friends to share in a whole array of fun activities.
On Monday, February 10, Lakewood RV Resort had a beautiful presentation of quilts. The Quilts of Valor were presented to ten Veterans and were made by quilters who may know a Veteran or simply wanted to honor a Veteran.
Tropic Star RV Resort hosted the third annual Rio Grande Valley Line Dance Bash on January 25 where over 140 dancers danced for four hours. This year’s event was Penguin Party, so the hall was full of black and white decorations. Tables were decorated with black and white tablecloths with penguin footprints on the tables and entry doors. Attendees enjoyed the event so much, they want to do this once a month and include dance demos for each dance.
The annual Clog Fun Dance 2025 will be held at San Juan Gardens RV Park, Friday, February 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. San Juan Gardens is located at 900 E. Business 83.
by Linda Sauer
On January 29, 2025, 158 Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861, admission to the Union. It was so special that 39 Kansans joined the group for their first time. Yay!!
