- 1. STC exhibit honors World War II Army illustrator George Withers
- (Around Town)
- ... and donated prints of his father’s work in hopes of supporting veterans and their families. According to Brian, his father struggled emotionally after returning home from war, particularly after illustrating ...
- Created on 19 May 2026
- 2. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... she says proudly. “And the following year for our grandson, I made a queen-sized denim quilt out of his father’s Harley Davidson and work blue jeans.” Although she finished the project earlier, she waited ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 3. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... in Mission. My father-in-law saw the need for a special publication for the Winter Texans. Being involved in City stuff, the Lion’s Club, and other things in the city, he saw what the Winter Texans brought ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 4. Lakewood presents their annual Quilts of Valor
- (In The Parks)
- ... she first saw her dad receive a QOV in 2015. “I witnessed firsthand the emotional experience receiving this honor had on our father,” she said. “My dad’s QOV became his most treasured possession and ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 5. Quinta Mazatlán to host book unveiling
- (Around Town)
- ... “Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas.” She contributed to her father’s book, “Texas State Parks: The First 100 Years 1923–2023” and co-founded and now directs the Victor ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 6. November 26, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... cake, and other goodies. My go to was always my grandfather’s wonderful citrus salad. I usually try to have a citrus salad for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I fix my salad just a little different ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 7. Learn about farming in the RGV
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... industry and how it developed in the Rio Grande Valley. Most interesting of all will be the visit with a present-day farmer whose father was an immigrant from Mexico. His dedication to farming was instilled ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 8. Learn about farming in the RGV
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... industry and how it developed in the Rio Grande Valley. Most interesting of all will be the visit with a present-day farmer whose father was an immigrant from Mexico. His dedication to farming was instilled ...
- Created on 19 March 2025
- 9. Go west for a change
- (Around Town)
- ... great mural of the Oblate Fathers on horseback who travelled the area in the 1850’s. Now the fun stuff. Look to the southwest corner of the square and you will see an old yellow brick building, which ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 10. Take in the sights of the Valley
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... customary in most cemeteries. Most of the graves belong to those who had their roots in Mexico. Could it be that on the day of judgement they hope to rise up and go back to their homeland? The Oblate Fathers ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 11. Veterans awarded for their valor with quilts
- (In The Parks)
- ... receiving this honor had on our father,” she said. “My dads QOV became his most treasured possession and was always near him.” In 2018, upon retiring, Register joined the local QOV chapter in Princeton, ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 12. Warman Trio brings old rock-n-roll to VSA stage
- (Entertainment)
- ... at the parks this year, are thrilled to be a part of this year’s show. The Warman Trio is a 1950s family band and show comprised of a father and two daughters that add their flair to the rock n’ roll and ...
- Created on 06 February 2025
- 13. Duo brings passion for country music to VSA stage
- (Entertainment)
- ... she eventually started singing and performing in jams and a band – where she met Blaine. Although she was always interested in the guitar, she didn’t start learning it until she was gifted one by her father ...
- Created on 22 January 2025
- 14. The blessings of history and travel
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... a friend whose father was an immigrant to the United States. That man migrated here with nothing. Through hard work and determination, he managed to provide for and educate his large family. My friend ...
- Created on 14 January 2025
- 15. Santa Maria Bullring holds grand opening
- (Entertainment)
- ... happy and begin with a grand show. The grand opening will feature Cayetano Delgado from Monterrey, Mexico. Delgado is not new to Santa Maria Bullring. He grew up in the bullfight world, as his father ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 16. January 1, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Uncategorised)
- ... of citrus we have in the Valley. I remember my grandfather peeling citrus and separating the meat from the membranes for the salad. He would spend many hours preparing that salad. We have sped up the ...
- Created on 01 January 2025
- 17. Christmas traditions and delights
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... five years old as well as older students and fathers. Their voices are beautiful. The show begins around 7 p.m. with open seating so plan to arrive a little earlier Some of the seating will be metal ...
- Created on 27 December 2024
- 18. A fascination with walls
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... Why do we build walls or fences? Is it because we can't get along with each other? My father had a very interesting experience with cemetery walls. I grew up in a farming community where fences were very ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 19. Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Corby Vinson shares his story of service
- (Around Town)
- ... His father was in the military, so his family moved every few years. Vinson enlisted in the U.S. Army after he graduated high school and worked in Air Defense as a Stinger Gunner, lived in the Schofield ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 20. Welcome back to Texas!
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... make a difference. My students who are anywhere from six to twelve years old call me "that fun teacher." Most of the students come from homes where only Spanish is spoken. Generally, both mother and father ...
- Created on 17 October 2024
