- 21. Elks and Winter Texans provide Christmas party for special need kids
- (In The Parks)
- ... baby its mom gave me to hold for a photo was so precious,” Santa Wally says, “I didn’t want to give it back!” As long as the Elks will have me, the Jolly Old Man says he’ll be there with his resounding ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 22. Mission Bell – Tradewinds donates over 1,800 pounds of food
- (In The Parks)
- Mission Bell/Trade Winds hosted their third annual Reverse Advent Calendar food drive. This was started in 2023 by a couple of park residents. DaLeen Markel found an article about a group of people that ...
- Created on 23 December 2025
- 23. Veterans Peer Center receives support from WT park
- (Uncategorised)
- ... is a sound applause of ovations for these kinds of community gestures,” said Beltran about what the Winter Ranch residents did for the center. “So many smiling faces and shared camaraderie are visible ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 24. Unique vending machines coming to McAllen
- (Around Town)
- ... the Savior did. One of the many ways we can do this is through the Giving Machines – the vending machine that helps you give locally and internationally to those in need,” said Emily Holbrook. Lara Hess ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 25. STC students use skills to support Valley children living with diabetes
- (Around Town)
- ... David Cardwell, the project is personal. Cardwell said his nephew’s recent hospitalization for diabetes reshaped his understanding of the challenges children face. “Seeing what it did to my nephew’s ...
- Created on 10 December 2025
- 26. National Wreaths Across America events planned
- (Around Town)
- ... “It would be disingenuous for us as an organization whose mission is to Remember, Honor, and Teach if we did not also support like-minded programs serving their communities,” said Karen Worcester, WAA ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 27. batter up and play ball
- (Around Town)
- ... to top that. Maybe you can’t run as fast as you could 20 or 30 years ago. Maybe you can’t throw and catch like you once did, but it really doesn’t matter. A few of the past new players have never even ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 28. Harlingen Community Theatre presents Aladdin Jr.
- (Entertainment)
- ... had seats available for us – the three of us didn’t get to sit together, but we still enjoyed the show. We sat in the very front and were able to see the orchestra below deck. You can find out more about ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 29. Seven Oaks Resort residents give back
- (In The Parks)
- ... from Angel Baker at Seven Oaks Resort with photos of the many activities they did at their park including sewing quilts for five park Veterans and honoring some residents who attended a thank you luncheon ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 30. Rita Norlander – Hall of Famer and loved by many
- (In The Parks)
- ... tournaments. She is not only superbly skilled in the game but also brings her sense of humor to the courts. Her favorite words were always “I didn’t mean to do that” after she put the opponent’s disc ...
- Created on 27 March 2025
- 31. Team USA regains bragging rights
- (Around Town)
- ... B Team for this year’s game at McAllen’s Westside Park. Zeny, who loves softball, didn’t see much difference in playing with the guys. The right-center fielder said one of the perks is “you meet a lot ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 32. Learn about farming in the RGV
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... surely feel the heat more if we did not have the gentle wind to keep us comfortable. The weather has created a desire for people to travel and many are hoping to be able to travel out of the United States. ...
- Created on 20 March 2025
- 33. Learn about farming in the RGV
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... surely feel the heat more if we did not have the gentle wind to keep us comfortable. The weather has created a desire for people to travel and many are hoping to be able to travel out of the United States. ...
- Created on 19 March 2025
- 34. You’ll receive a warm welcome in Texas
- (News)
- ... unless we were going to stay for a month. That snobbishness didn’t appeal to us.” As new Winter Texans get situated in their park, they are already making new friends. Those open arms and friendly, caring ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 35. Get more for your dollar in the Valley
- (News)
- ... things you didn't realize you wanted at these flea markets. Finally, the big sell when it comes to the economical reasons, the lots and homes themselves are sold at amazingly low prices. When a Winter ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 36. Winter Texans feel safe in the Rio Grande Valley
- (News)
- ... in service projects in the area. Cathy Sutton, who is at Seven Oaks Resort just a few miles away from Chimney Park, said she did a lot of research before taking the job in the Valley five years ago. ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 37. Tips for adventures at Texas State Parks
- (Around Town)
- ... Martin Dies, Jr., Monahans Sandhills, Possum Kingdom and South Llano River have campsites available for the next two weeks. • Download the app: Did you know there is an app to help you enjoy all our state ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 38. Chimney Park residents’ quick actions save jammer
- (In The Parks)
- ... activity director, and the Coast Guard, a man’s life was saved. As James Kropenske put it, they were very fortunate that everything happened the way it did, there were people on hand to assist, and they ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
- 39. Mid-Valley golf courses offer an array of options
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... at No. 9, a hole that also has a few grass bunkers protecting the green. You didn’t think it would be that simple, did you? Raymondville Municipal is a 9-hole par-36 course that plays slightly longer ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 40. Veterans awarded for their valor with quilts
- (In The Parks)
- ... IL. She enjoyed the group and their passion for the work they did. “I soon learned to award the quilts, besides sewing tops and quilting them.” She winters in the Valley with her husband, and in 2023, ...
- Created on 19 February 2025
