Winter Texan Times

Quinta Mazatlán presents Fish Ecology with Dr. Taylor

20220323 Quinta taylor and indigo Dive deeper into the fish ecology of South Texas. Fish play an important role in recycling nutrients back into their environment and are essential for the survival and overall health of aquatic ecosystems. Join us March 24th at 6 p.m. for a special presentation focusing on “A century of change to the fish assemblages and flow regime in the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo with Dr. Chris Taylor.

Park celebrates with horse races and a festive parade

By Herb Moering

While the number of entries might have been on the “wee” side in the St. Patrick’s Day parade at Royal Palms Mobile Home Park in Alamo last week, the creativity was considered outstanding by the judges.

Alamo Rec-Veh Park celebrates with 49th Anniversary Extravaganza

20220323 ARVP Extravaganza Court Observing its 49th anniversary, Alamo Rec-Veh Park treated its residents to four fun-filled days, just as it has each year since its 45th celebration.

This year’s anniversary activities included crowning its king and queen, along with their court, two dances, a parade, several meals, a fishing derby, a Super Bowl party, a bake sale, and an auction.

Free Pet Vaccines and Microchips

20220323 Puppy March has been declared as “National Pet Vaccination Month” to help encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations to improve the health of our pets in our community and ensure they can find their way home should they become lost.

Harlingen Flower Show March 26-27

“2022: Visions of Beauty” is the theme of the annual Harlingen Flower Show, 1 to 4:30 p.m., March 26 and 27, at Harlingen Cultural Arts Center. It is sponsored by Harnito Garden Club, Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.

Garden club members will showcase their floral designs and artistic crafts. Horticulture grown by members will be displayed in the center’s large gallery.

Celebrate Frida Kahlo at McAllen Public Library

20220323 Botanical Fridas Press Conference Invitation McAllen Public Library invites all to experience its newest exhibition, “Botanical Fridas,” celebrating Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most beloved artists. “Botanical Fridas” features 15 eight-foot sculptures and 15 three-foot sculptures that celebrate artist Frida Kahlo’s influences.

What is a Winter Texan?

By Theresa Grant (originally published March 11, 1988)

Editor’s Note: If you are asking yourself what is a Winter Texan? – this edition is for you. As we were going through our back issues, we found this lovely piece from our first season of the Winter Texan Times. We thought what better way to tell what a Winter Texan is than to let 11-year-old Theresa tell you from her point of view. Before I turn it over to Theresa, if I am not the first, let me be the next to invite you to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to discover this hidden gem for yourself.