- 1. Transformation makes lower Valley golf courses winners
- (Around Town)
- Filling a golf course from every tee to green with golfers is almost always the goal on the golf management side. How the courses meet that goal varies, especially when it comes to attracting Winter ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 2. The Hidden Gems of our Upper Valley Golf Courses
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... under construction and more. It never stopped attracting golfers and it's all been worth it. You won’t recognize these greens now. The staff at Shary is a true gem. They have worked for years on constant ...
- Created on 22 November 2023
- 3. Gladys Porter Zoo implements new pricing
- (Around Town)
- ... than pay for itself after two years in operation. This investment will pay off in terms of attracting more visitors to the area and will provide a unique outdoor experience for children, teenagers, and ...
- Created on 27 March 2023
- 4. Let's Play Gol
- (Column: On The Road)
- Our local golf courses have been attracting a lot of attention. It seems that most every golf course has made some improvement - more holes, water fountains or a re-sodding of the greens. Some of us ...
- Created on 22 March 2022
- 5. Winter Texans more active than ever
- (In The Parks)
- ... 4 or 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. There’s no doubt there are more people playing golf. “The fact is that in today’s world, the caution about being healthy is attracting people to the game. It’s great exercise ...
- Created on 16 March 2022
- 6. Growth of RC racing in RGV parks has been FAST AND FURIOUS
- (In The Parks)
- ... and I try to find a track there in the summer.” First oval dirt track in Valley While RC off-road tracks were attracting a following in the Valley, it wasn’t quite what two Alamo Rec-Veh Park friends ...
- Created on 15 March 2022
- 7. Upper Valley golf course receive some TLC
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... that different parts of this course were under construction for a long time. Temporary greens, ground under construction and more. It never stopped attracting golfers and it's all been worth it. You won’t ...
- Created on 08 March 2022
- 8. Workcampers bring nature project to life
- (News)
- ... of butterflies, birds, and even worms that have been found in the garden. Robin Wright and Korine Leonard carefully selected plants, bushes, and trees – with the ultimate goal of attracting the beautiful ...
- Created on 28 December 2021
- 9. South Texas Music Festival set for Saturday
- (Entertainment)
- SAN BENITO – Live music, cold drinks, delicious food and plenty of family fun are scheduled this weekend on the Resaca as South Texas Music Festival returns to the City of San Benito on Saturday, Oct. ...
- Created on 19 October 2021
- 10. Weslaco’s parks and outdoors
- (Around Town)
- ... its varied landscape of shallow lake, woodlands and thorn forest. Visitors will enjoy exploring the 230 plus-acre refuge. Water is the magic ingredient for attracting wildlife and the park offers the ...
- Created on 02 February 2021
- 11. Laredo Birding Festival next week
- (Around Town)
- ... Both appearances were at Zacate Creek’s intersection with the Rio Grande, at Las Palmas Nature Trail, attracting birding paparazzi from across the United States and beyond. The news of their presence spread ...
- Created on 02 February 2021
- 12. Edinburg: Historical reminders of the past
- (News)
- Edinburg, like many other Valley towns, was something quite small in the early 1900s, until Edinburg, then known as Chapin after the city’s founder, was selected as the new county seat in 1908. Official ...
- Created on 05 January 2021
- 13. Rare birds of the RGV presentation
- (Around Town)
- ... information, please call Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370. PHOTO #1: Crimson-collared grosbeak One of three rare birds seen at Quinta Mazatlán this winter is the Crimson-collared Grosbeak, attracting ...
- Created on 08 December 2020
- 14. Upper Valley Golf
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... Temporary green, ground under construction and more. It never stopped attracting golfers and it's all been worth it. You can play 19-27 for a short round or do the traditional 1-18. No. 1 gets your brain ...
- Created on 01 December 2020
- 15. Bird Migration Morning, Native Plant Sale at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- ... they make their journeys, and then accompany ornithologists as they uncover the mysteries of migration. The second part of the presentation is all about attracting and supporting birds in the places we ...
- Created on 03 November 2020
- 16. Birding treasure hunt in the Valley
- (Around Town)
- ... can be especially effective at attracting these feathered beauties, plus the native plants add an attractive touch to any landscape. Learning opportunities are constantly present when you find yourself ...
- Created on 21 October 2020
- 17. Concert in the forest featuring Cicadas
- (Around Town)
- ... in the forest, a sound repeated without a pause zwEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. In addition to attracting a mate, the loud noise keeps other animals away to protect the insect. Cicadas are difficult ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 18. Nature, birds and butterflies
- (Around Town)
- ... of riverbed, known locally as resacas. These resacas create wildlife attracting ponds when full. Along the natural levees of these shallow ponds are dense stands of banco woodlands and marsh vegetation. ...
- Created on 11 March 2020
- 19. Guided tram tour explores urban oasis
- (Around Town)
- ... the flour can be found in some grocery stores. Nearby were some milkweed plants, with 15 different species found in the park, attracting many types of butterflies. The visitors learned about the two sable ...
- Created on 11 March 2020
- 20. Now, that's Texas Tal
- (Column: On The Road)
- Earlier in January, there were several Travel Expos up and down the Valley from McAllen to Port Isabel. Even though the shows were geared toward attracting Winter Texans, there were many permanent residents ...
- Created on 28 January 2020
