Winter Texan Timeshttps://www.wintertexantimes.com/2024-03-28T05:07:51-05:00Joomla! - Open Source Content ManagementNative Plant Project meeting March 262024-03-21T19:14:41-05:002024-03-21T19:14:41-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/web-exclusives/4729-native-plant-project-meeting-march-26.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The March Native Plant Project meeting will be held on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Valley Nature Center in Weslaco. The guest speaker will be Camille Rich. She is the owner and steward of a small piece of endangered Tamaulipan thorn scrub located in the South Texas Sand Sheet in Northwestern Hidalgo County.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">One of her passions includes documenting the species that visit a watering hole that she installed in 2008 for the sole purpose of supporting the wildlife on her property. The data she collects from this water feature supports and guides her decisions regarding ranch management practices that include the protection of threatened and endangered native plants and other wildlife.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/web-exclusives/4729-native-plant-project-meeting-march-26.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The March Native Plant Project meeting will be held on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Valley Nature Center in Weslaco. The guest speaker will be Camille Rich. She is the owner and steward of a small piece of endangered Tamaulipan thorn scrub located in the South Texas Sand Sheet in Northwestern Hidalgo County.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">One of her passions includes documenting the species that visit a watering hole that she installed in 2008 for the sole purpose of supporting the wildlife on her property. The data she collects from this water feature supports and guides her decisions regarding ranch management practices that include the protection of threatened and endangered native plants and other wildlife.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world-famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is also the state vegetable of Texas. The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date, October 15.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/entertainment/4741-celebrate-the-1015-onion-in-weslaco-this-weekend.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/OnionBlossom2a-web.gif" width="300" height="208" alt="OnionBlossom2a web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The 35th Annual Texas Onion Fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, in downtown Weslaco, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be live music, onion eating contests, shows, and more.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world-famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is also the state vegetable of Texas. The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date, October 15.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/entertainment/4741-celebrate-the-1015-onion-in-weslaco-this-weekend.html">Read More ...</a></p></div>Winter Texans help The Landmark celebrate Dr. Seuss, reading 2024-03-20T19:56:03-05:002024-03-20T19:56:03-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4740-winter-texans-help-the-landmark-celebrate-dr-seuss-reading.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_Winter-Texan-Dr-web.gif" width="270" height="350" alt="20240320 Winter Texan Dr web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photos by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Seuss would have loved looking over children’s shoulders as they worked to create “The Cat in the Hat” masks from paper plates, color crayons and glue. Or watching their One Fish, Two Fish red-bucket game where children fished for prizes at The Landmark on Tower, a unique Alamo restaurant that features a large courtyard bordered by several food trucks.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4740-winter-texans-help-the-landmark-celebrate-dr-seuss-reading.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_Winter-Texan-Dr-web.gif" width="270" height="350" alt="20240320 Winter Texan Dr web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photos by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Seuss would have loved looking over children’s shoulders as they worked to create “The Cat in the Hat” masks from paper plates, color crayons and glue. Or watching their One Fish, Two Fish red-bucket game where children fished for prizes at The Landmark on Tower, a unique Alamo restaurant that features a large courtyard bordered by several food trucks.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4740-winter-texans-help-the-landmark-celebrate-dr-seuss-reading.html">Read More ...</a></p></div>Trophy Gardens showcases residents’ talents2024-03-20T19:52:35-05:002024-03-20T19:52:35-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4739-trophy-gardens-showcases-residents-talents.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/2024-Stained-Glass-web.gif" width="300" height="189" alt="2024 Stained Glass web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The residents at Trophy Gardens recently put on an expo showcasing the many arts and crafts they have completed during the season. Residents showcased their wood projects, paintings, diamond art, quilting and knitting projects, card making skills, China paintings, stained glass, and so much more. These projects are mostly completed at the park, but some residents work on their projects year-round.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4739-trophy-gardens-showcases-residents-talents.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/2024-Stained-Glass-web.gif" width="300" height="189" alt="2024 Stained Glass web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The residents at Trophy Gardens recently put on an expo showcasing the many arts and crafts they have completed during the season. Residents showcased their wood projects, paintings, diamond art, quilting and knitting projects, card making skills, China paintings, stained glass, and so much more. These projects are mostly completed at the park, but some residents work on their projects year-round.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4739-trophy-gardens-showcases-residents-talents.html">Read More ...</a></p></div>Winter Texans stuff Easter baskets2024-03-20T19:48:34-05:002024-03-20T19:48:34-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4738-winter-texans-stuff-easter-baskets.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_FUMC_Easter-BAskets-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="20240320 FUMC Easter BAskets web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />During a recent Hands and Feet meeting, Winter Texans and other First United Methodist Church (McAllen) family members made Easter baskets for Estrella’s House (Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties). This has become an annual tradition for the church and is always a lot of fun.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4738-winter-texans-stuff-easter-baskets.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_FUMC_Easter-BAskets-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="20240320 FUMC Easter BAskets web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />During a recent Hands and Feet meeting, Winter Texans and other First United Methodist Church (McAllen) family members made Easter baskets for Estrella’s House (Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties). This has become an annual tradition for the church and is always a lot of fun.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4738-winter-texans-stuff-easter-baskets.html">Read More ...</a></p></div>Winners of 8-Ball Tournament recognized2024-03-20T19:45:46-05:002024-03-20T19:45:46-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4737-winners-of-8-ball-tournament-recognized.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Pool-Tournament-Winners-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="Pool Tournament Winners web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />An 8 Ball Tournament was held at Pleasant Valley Resort, organized by Claude Lemay and Denise Eaton on March 11, 2024. From left to right are Claude Lemay, organizer; Louis H. Therrien, 4th place $75; Denis Gaudet, 3rd place $100; Yvon Carpentier, 1st place $300; Stew McCrue, 2nd place $150; Real Morin, 5th place $50; and Richard Stader, 6th place $50.</span></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Pool-Tournament-Winners-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="Pool Tournament Winners web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />An 8 Ball Tournament was held at Pleasant Valley Resort, organized by Claude Lemay and Denise Eaton on March 11, 2024. From left to right are Claude Lemay, organizer; Louis H. Therrien, 4th place $75; Denis Gaudet, 3rd place $100; Yvon Carpentier, 1st place $300; Stew McCrue, 2nd place $150; Real Morin, 5th place $50; and Richard Stader, 6th place $50.</span></p></div>Royal Palms MH Park celebrates St. Patrick's Day2024-03-20T19:44:14-05:002024-03-20T19:44:14-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4736-royal-palms-mh-park-celebrates-st-patrick-s-day.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_St-web.gif" width="300" height="201" alt="20240320 St web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />St. Patrick's Day was celebrated a day earlier on Saturday with the annual parade at Royal Palms MH Park in Alamo. Leading the parade were the king and queen, Tim Fischer and Carrol Moering.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4736-royal-palms-mh-park-celebrates-st-patrick-s-day.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_St-web.gif" width="300" height="201" alt="20240320 St web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />St. Patrick's Day was celebrated a day earlier on Saturday with the annual parade at Royal Palms MH Park in Alamo. Leading the parade were the king and queen, Tim Fischer and Carrol Moering.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4736-royal-palms-mh-park-celebrates-st-patrick-s-day.html">Read More ...</a></p></div>McAllen War Memorial to hold unveiling2024-03-20T19:41:05-05:002024-03-20T19:41:05-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/around-town/4735-mcallen-war-memorial-to-hold-unveiling.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/war-memorial-web.gif" width="300" height="140" alt="war memorial web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Join the Daughters of the American Revolution, the McAllen Veterans War Memorial Committee, and local officials for a special unveiling ceremony for a new wall commemorating Spain’s contribution to the American Revolution on Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the McAllen Veterans War Memorial, 3129 Galveston Ave.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Spain, through its alliance with France and as part of its conflict with Britain, played a significant role in the independence of the United State. Spain declared war on Britain as an ally of France. Spain was an ally of the American colonies and supplied the Revolutionaries with military support, desperately needed arms, supplies, and currency.</span></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/war-memorial-web.gif" width="300" height="140" alt="war memorial web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Join the Daughters of the American Revolution, the McAllen Veterans War Memorial Committee, and local officials for a special unveiling ceremony for a new wall commemorating Spain’s contribution to the American Revolution on Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the McAllen Veterans War Memorial, 3129 Galveston Ave.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Spain, through its alliance with France and as part of its conflict with Britain, played a significant role in the independence of the United State. Spain declared war on Britain as an ally of France. Spain was an ally of the American colonies and supplied the Revolutionaries with military support, desperately needed arms, supplies, and currency.</span></p></div>Mission Chamber to hold Mission Citrus Golf Classic 2024-03-20T19:39:30-05:002024-03-20T19:39:30-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/around-town/4734-mission-chamber-to-hold-mission-citrus-golf-classic.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) is calling all golf enthusiasts and the local business community to mark your calendars and join them on Friday, May 3, for their Annual Mission Citrus Golf Tournament being held at the Shary Municipal Golf Club located on 2201 N. Mayberry St.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">This year’s tournament the GMCC plans to provide a fun and celebratory experience for the participants. The 18-hole, three-man team Florida scramble-style golf tournament will help generate funds and assist the GMCC to provide continued support and services to the local business community. A portion of the proceeds will be used to assist Mission CISD’s students, by providing necessities and supplies for the upcoming school year to families and students.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">This year’s tournament the GMCC plans to provide a fun and celebratory experience for the participants. The 18-hole, three-man team Florida scramble-style golf tournament will help generate funds and assist the GMCC to provide continued support and services to the local business community. A portion of the proceeds will be used to assist Mission CISD’s students, by providing necessities and supplies for the upcoming school year to families and students.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/around-town/4734-mission-chamber-to-hold-mission-citrus-golf-classic.html">Read More ...</a></p></div>Harlingen’s annual flower show this weekend2024-03-20T19:38:40-05:002024-03-20T19:38:40-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/entertainment/4733-harlingen-s-annual-flower-show-this-weekend.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_mexico-web.gif" width="300" height="354" alt="20240320 mexico web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Harlingen’s annual flower show will be held this weekend. The theme of this year’s event is “2024: Spring Collections.” The show will be held 1 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24, at Harlingen Cultural Arts Center located at 576 ’76 Drive, next door to the Harlingen Public Library. It is sponsored by Harnito Garden Club, Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/entertainment/4733-harlingen-s-annual-flower-show-this-weekend.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_mexico-web.gif" width="300" height="354" alt="20240320 mexico web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Harlingen’s annual flower show will be held this weekend. The theme of this year’s event is “2024: Spring Collections.” The show will be held 1 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24, at Harlingen Cultural Arts Center located at 576 ’76 Drive, next door to the Harlingen Public Library. It is sponsored by Harnito Garden Club, Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/entertainment/4733-harlingen-s-annual-flower-show-this-weekend.html">Read More ...</a></p></div>A Mile in Her Shoes exhibit open at MOSTH2024-03-20T19:21:20-05:002024-03-20T19:21:20-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/web-exclusives/4732-a-mile-in-her-shoes-exhibit-open-at-mosth.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_MOSTH_IMG_0012---Copy-web.gif" width="300" height="200" alt="20240320 MOSTH IMG 0012 Copy web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />To recognize the accomplishments of South Texas women, MOSTHistory hosts the spotlight exhibit “A Mile in Her Shoes,” a century of shoes worn by South Texas women, closing Saturday, March 30.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The spotlight exhibit features a pair of shoes from each decade in the 20 century, such as lace-up boots, pumps and platforms, and a short video on some of the Rio Grande Valley women who made strides in their communities.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/web-exclusives/4732-a-mile-in-her-shoes-exhibit-open-at-mosth.html">Read More ...</a></p></div><div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_MOSTH_IMG_0012---Copy-web.gif" width="300" height="200" alt="20240320 MOSTH IMG 0012 Copy web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />To recognize the accomplishments of South Texas women, MOSTHistory hosts the spotlight exhibit “A Mile in Her Shoes,” a century of shoes worn by South Texas women, closing Saturday, March 30.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The spotlight exhibit features a pair of shoes from each decade in the 20 century, such as lace-up boots, pumps and platforms, and a short video on some of the Rio Grande Valley women who made strides in their communities.</span></p>
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