- 1. Rita Norlander – Hall of Famer and loved by many
- (In The Parks)
- ... that!” We wish to congratulate Rita on a job well done! Stories and photo submitted by Darlene King CAPTIONS Rita Norlander throws out the first puck at the shuffle tournament which is named after ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 2. Tips for adventures at Texas State Parks
- (Around Town)
- ... a backup plan in case Mother Nature throws a wrench into your outdoor plans. • Wear proper clothing: Flip-flops may be comfortable, but they aren’t the best option for long walks on the trail. Rangers ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 3. Julia Lane Cooper Music
- (Wintertainers™)
- ... tells jokes… Julia Lane Cooper does it all! While this vocalist’s specialty is pop and rock from the 1950’s and 1960’s, Julia always throws in a heaping handful of country to ensure there are enough ...
- Created on 18 November 2023
- 4. Quilting: Just one of the things you do
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... to help a child succeed. So many Senior Citizens join together at Quilting Bee’s and quilt lap throws for those who are in nursing homes or for our Veterans who are in hospitals. Some of our local ...
- Created on 18 October 2023
- 5. Bonham’s Bear supports local organizations
- (In The Parks)
- ... donated some material this year, said she volunteers at a thrift shop, noting that the shop throws away a lot of sheets and pillowcases. These will now be collected and used for the pillow project. Along ...
- Created on 29 March 2022
- 6. HCT holds reprise performance
- (Entertainment)
- ... take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, ...
- Created on 01 March 2022
- 7. A Tejano Christmas Carol is back in Pharr
- (Entertainment)
- ... worker comes in and Codos runs him out with snarls and complaints. He also throws out his nephew Beto who stops by to invite the old miser to Christmas dinner…and so goes the familiar story but with a ...
- Created on 07 December 2021
- 8. Harlingen Community Theatre presents The Marvelous Wonderettes
- (Entertainment)
- ... “You Don’t Own Me,” “It’s My Party,” “Rescue Me,” “Respect,” and more, as they discover that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. The Marvelous Wonderettes production ...
- Created on 16 November 2021
- 9. On the Road with Jo - Memories and new experiences
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... with beautiful, quilted lap throws to shut ins and veterans. Watch for the local quilt show on South Padre Island to be held in mid-February. Another wonderful experience could be a trip to the King ...
- Created on 19 October 2021
- 10. Have a Great Summer
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... cooked, and delivered meals for those who were shut in. Most parks had sewing groups who continued to make throws and shawls for those in nursing homes. Nothing could stop you from doing the best you ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 11. Winter Texans receive red carpet treatment in the RGV
- (Around Town)
- ... they have built relationships inside and outside of their parks and all throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Kim Poyer, park manager for Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, said the park throws a huge ...
- Created on 10 March 2020
- 12. Thank you for your giving
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... and sewn into girls’ dresses and contributed to those in need. Quilt groups in the parks make lap throws and comforters that are donated to the nursing homes. It must be comforting to envelope yourself ...
- Created on 31 December 2019
- 13. Favorite golf holes: Upper Valley hidden gems
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... face (sometimes dread) but, just like a mystery writer who throws twists and turns throughout their novels, golf courses do the same. Three of the courses in the Upper Rio Grande Valley that often appear ...
- Created on 06 November 2019
- 14. Favorite golf holes: Mid Valley hidden gems
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... face (sometimes dread) but, just like a mystery writer who throws twists and turns throughout their novels, golf courses do the same. Three of the courses in the Mid-Valley that often appear on top of ...
- Created on 29 October 2019
- 15. Favorite golf holes: Lower Valley hidden gems
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... away are those other holes that bring a smile to a golfer’s face (sometimes dread) but, just like a mystery writer who throws twists and turns throughout their novels, golf courses do the same. Three ...
- Created on 23 October 2019
- 16. The Piano Man joins the VSA stage
- (Valley Star Awards)
- ... he is ready to bring a show that is always a crowd pleaser. Mixed in with his ballads and upbeat songs, Whorlow throws in some comedy fun with jokes and some audience participation. The crowd always ...
- Created on 31 January 2023
