- 1. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... – not until she came to Alamo Palms Resort. It all started the day she went to a show, saw a quilt that featured shades of pink, and fell in love with it. She asked the quilter for the pattern and finished ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 2. Bonham’s Bears continues to make children happier
- (In The Parks)
- ... Fire Department, who quickly responded. Maple thanked them. The La Feria Fire Department asked if they could pick up teddy bears for the La Feria Police Department. Bonham’s Bears agreed to the request. ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 3. Americans keep the trophy for second year in a row
- (Around Town)
- ... Santana, followed by the U.S. and Canadian anthems. The team members were then asked to introduce themselves and where they were from. And then it was “play ball” on the two diamonds in the tournament ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 4. Unique Expo set for February 21
- (In The Parks)
- ... idea who to trust with their health or other needs. “We needed help!” she says. “It was disheartening when I was handed 12 businesses cards. “Then when I asked which one was best, they said they had ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 5. Sante Fe Steakhouse: Memorable Fine Dining
- (Taste of the Valley)
- ... about the menu and letting us know what ingredients are in each dish. Though when she asked if we would like dessert, we had to decline, too stuffed to try out that portion of the menu. If you’re interested ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 6. Go on an adventure with Anthony Hernandez Illusions
- (Valley Star Awards)
- Get ready to go on an exciting magical adventure with Dawn and Anthony of Anthony Hernandez Illusions at this year’s Valley Star Awards. AH Illusions won last year’s Best Variety Act, and we asked them ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 7. Trophy Gardens residents’ vision becomes reality
- (In The Parks)
- ... the dedication, noted that many residents had provided sweat equity, and donations of money. And Rockwood said all residents really are invested in the new courts. He asked those in the audience “to look ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 8. Toss your Christmas tree and go green
- (Around Town)
- ... are asked to remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, stands, and flocking from the trees. If the tree exceeds six feet in height, homeowners should cut it in half before dropping it off. Tree bagging is ...
- Created on 06 January 2026
- 9. MHM calls for Antique Quilts for "Turning of the Quilts
- (Around Town)
- ... Quilts can be dropped off at the Mission Historical Museum until January 31, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed December 24, 25, 31). Participants are asked to include key information about ...
- Created on 30 December 2025
- 10. Enchanted Valley Ranch resident thanks his Turkey Angels
- (In The Parks)
- ... week. But they were unsuccessful in buying turkeys for Thanksgiving and it doesn’t look good for buying hams for Christmas.” Jeff proceeded to buy turkeys himself for the pantry and asked for help in ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 11. The Salvation Army seeks volunteers
- (Around Town)
- ... Angel Trees are asked to be available from now through December 18. Contact Major Jan Zuniga at (956) 682-1468 or Jan.Zuniga@uss.salvationarmy.org Whether you’re ringing a bell, helping with Angel ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 12. Aladdin Villas supports local RMHC
- (In The Parks)
- ... at the hospital. Aladdin Villas consists of 492 houses, with over 750 in population. Tom knows with his Winter Texan friends coming back, there is so much more they can do for the charity. When asked ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 13. 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
- 14. Teddy Bears bring comfort to the sick, needy, and distraught
- (In The Parks)
- ... asking over and over again for the child to say what happened. When asked how we could help, George Pardo gave a list: cars, toys, puzzles, dinosaurs, dolls, stuffed animals, Legos, coloring supplies ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 15. What it means to be a Winter Texan
- (News)
- Editor’s Note: This submission was part of a contest at Mission Bell/Tradewinds Resort in Mission. They asked for submissions on what their residents thought a Winter Texan was. Bob McBain won first place ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 16. March 12, 2025 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... a favorite and why you keep coming back year after year. Also in this issue, you will find a submission that Mission Bell/Tradewinds featured at their park. They recently asked their residents to submit ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 17. Chimney Park residents’ quick actions save jammer
- (In The Parks)
- ... and get a heartbeat back before paramedics arrived. I asked George Wyant with Mission Fire Department more about the AED device. He said the device is pretty ‘monkey proof.’ It talks to you and lets ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 18. VP Tech Center makes impact on residents, community
- (In The Parks)
- ... is no formal club, no rules or dues,” said Crose. “We are a bunch of friends who like to have fun eating, dancing and being entertained while donating money to the children of the RGV.” When asked what ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 19. Acting workshop for adults in Pharr
- (Around Town)
- ... experience, Garcia shared: “At the audition, director Antonia Bird asked me to pretend that she had stolen something from me that I wanted back. By the end of the audition, I literally chased her around ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
- 20. Things you learn when you travel
- (Column: On The Road)
- I am sure the golfers are all wishing the weather would co-operate. It is just too, too cold to be out on a golf cart. In fact, it’s been too cold to be out. Since our editor has asked me to write about ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
