- 21. Enjoy the holiday memories
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... My oldest daughter who has retired in San Miguel de Allende will soon arrive in Texas for the Christmas holidays. We will be driving to the Hill Country to spend Christmas with the rest of the family. ...
- Created on 10 December 2024
- 22. The Flight of the Monarch
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... offering the Monarch Butterfly tour departing on February 13, 2025. This is a seven-day tour spending two nights on the road to arrive at one of the larger butterfly preserves in Mexico. If you have never ...
- Created on 13 November 2024
- 23. Harlingen Community Theatre is celebrating 50 years
- (Entertainment)
- ... nearly all of their shows were sold out. If you plan on going to a show, get your tickets early, and arrive early as well to get great seating. One of the things that impressed me, besides the phenomenal ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
- 24. A new ocelot joins the Gladys Porter Zoo family
- (Around Town)
- ... at the Zoo, Leeloo. Iggy arrived at the Zoo in early August from the Palm Beach Zoo in Florida. After completing the mandatory quarantine period, he is now slowly being introduced to Leeloo. To ensure ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
- 25. Welcome back to Texas!
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... must work to support the many children. When the parents arrive home, they are tired and unfortunately too many of those children do not receive the attention they need. We can all fill in that gap with ...
- Created on 17 October 2024
- 26. 16th Annual Can-Am Senior Softball game set for March 8
- (Around Town)
- ... have some fun. Consider playing next fall and winter. You can join the fun league any time you arrive in the Valley. Ladies are welcome. “We have a spot for you,” said Ed. “We welcome all new players, ...
- Created on 28 February 2024
- 27. Lots to learn on a King Ranch Tour
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... Tail Deer or a wild hog or a javelina as you travel along in your charter coach. Once you arrive at the King Ranch, another well versed guide will board the bus – one who is especially schooled in the ...
- Created on 08 February 2024
- 28. Mexico, Butterflies, and King Ranch
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... to and from Kingsville. A guide – often someone who grew up on the ranch – will accompany us once we arrive at the King Ranch Visitor Center. Come spend the day with us. If you would like a tour other ...
- Created on 31 January 2024
- 29. RGBM holds sale to benefit students
- (In The Parks)
- ... growth. Most of the Winter Volunteers are retired couples who arrive in their RVs and stay on campus or at Bibleville which is part of RGBM and is a retirement park and conference center in Alamo. Many ...
- Created on 24 January 2024
- 30. Expo seeks to introduce Winter Texans to Valley’s best
- (In The Parks)
- ... her new business logo), her flyers, along with drawing gifts for Expo attendees have all arrived. Plus, she has samples of her longarm and embroidery work set to display. “I think of Bigg Stitch as art… ...
- Created on 24 January 2024
- 31. RGVHS to relocate
- (Around Town)
- This holiday season has arrived with many surprises and unexpected changes for the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society (RGVHS). The Harlingen shelter will be going through a transition period in the weeks ...
- Created on 02 January 2024
- 32. Tripp’s legacy lives on through Winter Texans and Elks
- (In The Parks)
- ... Excitement As children arrived at the “Christmas Village” this year, they were escorted to see Santa and to have their photos taken with him. Meanwhile, several adult elves stayed busy delivering age-appropriate ...
- Created on 27 December 2023
- 33. Reverse Advent Calendar exceeds expectations
- (In The Parks)
- ... and families before Christmas day arrived. The outpouring of food brought a few tears of joy to Norma Welter, a park resident who volunteers at the local church. “It’s just overwhelming (the donations),” ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 34. Stuart Place is not just a one-hit wonder
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... there’s usually a ritual that takes place, some are more intense than others. Some people arrive early, grab some breakfast, hit the putting green or the driving range and then start their round. Others ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 35. December 20, 2023 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... places so far this year, and we plan to do a lot more next year. Wintertainers are starting to arrive, and parks calendars are getting full of activities. We look forward to January and February because ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 36. Christmas traditions we love
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... Years ago, when the children were little, we had another tradition and that was to celebrate the Baby Jesus’ birthday. All their little friends were invited to the party. When all had arrived, we visited ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 37. Winter Texans enjoy the holiday parade in Alamo
- (Around Town)
- ... and Terry Flaherty, to come to the parade, which was the first time for them. The couple, who are full-time RVers, missed last year because they didn’t arrive in time. This was the fifth parade and program ...
- Created on 12 December 2023
- 38. Seven tips to stay safe during the summer heat
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN— The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported ...
- Created on 28 June 2023
- 39. A Lifetime Becoming a Rosie
- (In The Parks)
- ... Navy, and I wanted to help.” A Focus on the Job When Louise first arrived, she joined four other women who were “grateful” to sleep on cots set up on a local family’s enclosed porch. They were driven ...
- Created on 27 March 2023
- 40. March 8, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings
- (Reunions & Meetings)
- ... will be held March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a reservation deadline usually two days before event. Be sure to tell the host you are with the Newmar group when you arrive. The cost is $14.61. Judy ...
- Created on 07 March 2023
