- 1. STC exhibit honors World War II Army illustrator George Withers
- (Around Town)
- ... and says, ‘Hey, I want to be a part of what you all are doing’,’’ Cardenas said. “Once we got the prints in the mail, we knew we had an opportunity to create something truly meaningful.” STC Veteran ...
- Created on 19 May 2026
- 2. New exhibits open at Texas Quilt Museum
- (Around Town)
- ... the quiet transformation of the unfinished and the forgotten. Quiltmaker, author, and historian Teresa Duryea Wong brings new life to 20 exquisite antique quilt tops, completing works that were begun generations ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 3. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
- (Uncategorised)
- ... currently in Texas, New World Screwworm (NWS) has recently been detected about 60 miles from the Texas-Mexico border. Newborn mammals are very susceptible to infestations by NWS. If you see maggots on ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 4. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... got a gift,” Julie says. “I made them for all my kids and my grandkids. It was therapeutic for me.” To afford the cost of donating quilts, she tries to be thrifty in all aspects of her life, whether ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 5. February 18, 2026 - Parks Calendar
- (Parks Calendar)
- ... Our “got to go” items could be your treasures. SW of the corner Ridge Rd. and Stewart Rd. Clubhouse is at 511 Citrus Circle. Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am-Noon, 956-787-6461. 101 E. ...
- Created on 16 February 2026
- 6. Red Hatters gather for Festival of Tables
- (In The Parks)
- ... for the group of ladies. Some special songs were Lady in Red, The Twist, and Elvira. Many ladies got up and danced and did line dances. He ended his show with YMCA which had the room of ladies up on ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 7. Winterhaven celebrates USAs 250th
- (In The Parks)
- ... got upon entering. To say it was spectacular fun is an understatement. A truly apolitical event was enjoyed by all attendees no matter their political affiliations. We’re all Americans and proud of the ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 8. Aren't you glad you are her
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... cold snaps. We lived in a mobile home that had a gas heater that we had to light the pilot light from outside – so that was a huge draw back if the winds got bad. But what made these cold snaps fun was ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 9. Sante Fe Steakhouse: Memorable Fine Dining
- (Taste of the Valley)
- ... and a cocktail menu was offered as well, if that’s something that interests you. For an appetizer, we got the Mini Beef Wellingtons. Honestly, I think I would go back simply to have these again. Five ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 10. Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale January 31 to benefit students
- (In The Parks)
- ... at RGBM as an online student but eventually got the opportunity to finish his degree on the campus in Edinburg. He said the benefits of being here “on sight” are numerous, especially the face-to-face experience ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 11. Alamo Palms holds RC Swap Meet
- (In The Parks)
- ... a different twist to RC cars, showing vehicles known as “rock crawlers.” Operators have their cars in what amounts to an obstacle course of rocks, sand, mud etc. to negotiate. He said he has been at “bashing ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 12. Alamo Christmas Parade enjoyed by all
- (Around Town)
- ... and the following eight at Alamo Rose RV Resort. They got their start in coming because Margie’s folks wintered here. The Fishers came to Alamo after being invited by the Joneses. They are in their third ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 13. STC Mid-Valley Campus launches gift card drive
- (Around Town)
- ... she said. “I recently broke my arm, and I am paying off my medical debt. I also got a car and only work part time. With the food pantry and these gift cards, I don’t have to worry about where my next meal ...
- Created on 26 November 2025
- 14. Enchanted Valley Ranch resident thanks his Turkey Angels
- (In The Parks)
- ... or Venmo. He wasn’t sure what he would get from his post, but he was pleasantly surprised with what he was able to do with what he got. With the help of Kathy Dreis Severance spreading the word, he ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 15. Brownsville is rich with history
- (Around Town)
- When talking about Brownsville museums, you can’t talk about just one. Brownsville has the Heritage Museum, Stillman House Museum, the Historic Brownsville Museum, Costumes of the Americas Museum, and ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 16. Let’s learn some Spanish rules
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... about cerveza - that's beer in Spanish. So, to divide it is cer-ve-za. NOTE that the r and the v got divided. And that is the general rule. Except when you have a double ‘l’ in a word. A double ‘l’ will ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 17. On the road again – safe travels to you all
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... that night I asked the waitress at the restaurant about those dead trees. To my surprise she answered, "They aren't dead at all. Those are pecan trees, and the cold got them, but they are beginning to come ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 18. Winter Texans enjoy the weather at Onion Fest
- (Entertainment)
- ... in the Valley since 2012 and noted the good weather, along with the entertainment, the food, the people and all the activities in her park. Juanita also got her bag of onions, which were being given ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 19. It’s the weather that brings them back
- (News)
- ... weather,” he said. “But when you feed the horses you gotta go back out and clean what they ate.” Virgil Kappes said he heard a person could add 10 years to his or her life by wintering in the Valley, ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 20. March 12, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- It’s been one heck of a week. We have been busy getting everything ready for our end of season issues. We just had the Winter Texan Fiesta last week and it was a blast – it got warm, but it was fun. We ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
