Winter Texan Times

Library holds internet basics class

By William Renner, Reference Librarian

Join Speer Memorial Library in Mission on Wednesday, November 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., or from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for an Internet Basics class.

Have you ever wondered what the Internet is, or how exactly to use it?

The class will give you a demonstration of how to use and navigate the Internet. You’ll get hands-on computer practice on how to use an Internet search engine to find your way across the world of online resources.

Toys for Tots celebrates 75th year

20221109 photoshoot warehouse full of toys web The Us. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is celebrating its 75th year of delivering hope to children in need across the Nation. U.S. Marines and volunteers will be conducting over 830 local toy collections and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. This year, Toys for Tots will highlight their extraordinary Reserve Marines, past and present, as well as showcase the incredible effort from communities across the Nation that has enabled Toys for Tots to support over 281 million less fortunate children.

Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years

Valley cities welcome Winter Texans

20221109 Harlingen WT Fiesta web For as long as I can remember, the City of Mission has been home to the most Winter Texan parks in the Rio Grande Valley. Although many cities have had new parks pop up, I think Mission is still number one in that category. There are several streets you can drive down and pass by more than one park, sometimes three or more along the way.

With the incoming of Winter Texans to the Valley, the cities saw what Winter Texans brought with them. Winter Texans have had a huge impact on the communities they live in, and those they visit while residing in the Valley. You not only make an economic impact, but you also help those in need, bring culture, share your talents and more. Because of this, many cities have recognized its Winter Texan community with events throughout the year.

McAllen Wind Ensemble presents “America Rocks”

20221109 McAllen Wind Ensemble Preview PR 0001 The McAllen Wind Ensemble, formerly the McAllen Town Band, is excited to start their 2022-2023 concert season with the first of four concerts on Sunday, November 13, at 2 p.m. America Rocks explores the spirit of America and its patriotic musical traditions, proudly saluting and commemorating our nation's military veterans.

Alamo opens WWII Exhibit

20221109 WWII Museum HMoering 01 web The City of Alamo Museum will join much of America in observing Veteran’s Day on Friday with the opening of a World War II exhibit.

The materials on display come from the museum’s collection and include reprints of newspaper front pages with headlines about the most important aspects of the war in Europe and in the Pacific. Also, many war time postcards and recruiting posters are on display.

Harlingen Theatre present The Odd Couple

20221109 Harlingen Community Theatre Odd Couple HLF db The Harlingen Community Theatre will present Neil Simon’s comedy, The Odd Couple, next weekend. Ticket reservation will be available starting November 11th.

Be advised, this play contains mildly offensive language, which may be unsuitable for some audience members.

Gunther, Havlat, Knauss, and Veterans Day

By Joseph Reagan, Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America and Afghanistan Veteran

The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality, the Armistice ending the war to end all wars was signed around 5 a.m. on November 11th. Over the course of the next six hours, nearly 3,000 men would lose their lives in the final hours of a war that had already claimed the lives of 20 million military personnel. The final death of WW1 came at 10:59 am one minute before the guns of war would fall silent.