- 21. Stuart Place Country Club – The little course that could, and did
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... makeovers as the city looked to increase its position as a destination city, not just a landing strip at the airport to just go on to McAllen or South Padre Island. But the course’s impact on Rio Grande ...
- Created on 10 December 2024
- 22. The Flight of the Monarch
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... will be included as well as all breakfasts along with a few other meals. If you do not have a traveling companion, start looking for one. A single must pay the entire cost of the hotel room, which increases ...
- Created on 13 November 2024
- 23. Arbor Day Celebration registration open
- (Around Town)
- ... and will help increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for trees in McAllen. All events are open to everyone from amateurs to professionals. The day will begin with a 25 Mile/100K ...
- Created on 24 October 2024
- 24. Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be
- (Around Town)
- ... reported to deter these bugs, but the evidence is limited. However, Swiger said bananas and other high-potassium foods have shown to attract mosquitoes, perhaps because they lead to an increase in lactic ...
- Created on 05 August 2024
- 25. Mission top Winter Texan destination in US
- (Around Town)
- ... new clientele. According to the survey, because of the rise in remote work, there has been a notable increase in the ‘nomads’ that are seeking warmer winters. What are our Winter friends looking for? ...
- Created on 15 March 2024
- 26. Mid-Valley Golf Courses go from potential to greatness
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... – you may not even recognize it. Currently, holes 19-27 remain open as 1-18 goes through the makeover of makeovers as the city looks to increase its position as a destination city. But the course’s impact ...
- Created on 08 March 2024
- 27. Liven up your indoor space and spirit with greenery
- (Around Town)
- ... provides an increased level of this impact, but we know that we can help reduce stress daily by bringing nature to us with plants in our home.” Low-maintenance house plants that may fare well this winter ...
- Created on 08 February 2024
- 28. Memories, volunteering, and tours
- (Column: On The Road)
- Hello, it is now past mid-January and my mind keeps going back to Christmas. Maybe it is because I am reminded daily of the wonderful time I had with family and friends. One half of my dining room table ...
- Created on 16 January 2024
- 29. VA holds free drive-thru food pantries
- (Around Town)
- ... food. Adjusting for a range of characteristics, including age, the RAND report said Veteran status was associated with a 7.4% increased likelihood of living in a household with food insecurity, and a 9.2% ...
- Created on 16 January 2024
- 30. VA holds free drive-thru food pantries
- (Around Town)
- ... food. Adjusting for a range of characteristics, including age, the RAND report said Veteran status was associated with a 7.4% increased likelihood of living in a household with food insecurity, and a 9.2% ...
- Created on 09 January 2024
- 31. VA improves healthcare access
- (Around Town)
- ... Uber Health Connect completed more than 30,000 Uber rides across 408,529 miles for Veterans. These rides have increased access, improved clinical engagement, and saved VA an estimated $35 million. The ...
- Created on 02 January 2024
- 32. RGV Shuffleboard Association welcomes players, new and old
- (In The Parks)
- ... shufflers. Last year they had 80 new players in just a few months’ time. And just with other activities during the Winter Texan season, a surge of players is expected to increase after the holidays as ...
- Created on 27 December 2023
- 33. Airport has nonstop service to Austin
- (Around Town)
- ... spanning Texas and beyond but also solidifies Delta’s commitment to being a key player in Austin’s evolving landscape. Austin is growing rapidly, and this 20% increase in capacity mirrors that growth as ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 34. McAllen Wind Ensemble shares holiday memories through their music
- (Entertainment)
- The McAllen Wind Ensemble is excited to announce its 50th anniversary season. The annual music celebration of the holidays is Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Christmas ...
- Created on 12 December 2023
- 35. The South Pole opens
- (Entertainment)
- ... constantly looking to increase the quality of life for residents in McAllen and surrounding areas. “That’s very important to all of us and we all have a love and passion for what we do, but when you ...
- Created on 05 December 2023
- 36. Now on to the Christmas festivities
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... go enjoy the night out. I have been advertising New Year’s in Monterrey but was waiting on the price for the dinner dance. Finally, I received what I considered to be too much of an increase so that ...
- Created on 30 November 2023
- 37. Connection with nature linked to longer, healthier lives
- (Uncategorised)
- ... to problem solve increase. Even virtual reality nature has been shown to provide a measurable positive impact to patients, he said. Houston’s Bayou Greenway approach to a park system is the type of ...
- Created on 25 October 2023
- 38. Keep McAllen Beautiful announces Arbor Day Celebration
- (Around Town)
- ... will support Keep McAllen Beautiful’s mission to help increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for trees. The Arbor Day Celebration is a run, bike, and walk event that benefits everyone ...
- Created on 17 October 2023
- 39. Gladys Porter Zoo implements new pricing
- (Around Town)
- ... an inflation-based increase in income at the front gate. Since 90 percent of the Zoo’s operating income is derived from admission sales, this adjustment is needed to maintain a world-class facility, purchase ...
- Created on 27 March 2023
- 40. Rio Grande Valley golf courses steeped in rich history
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... wind and that is what makes the difference on most Valley courses. Llano Grande is historical and, at least for now, a diamond in the rough. As it improves, however, its popularity will continue to increase ...
- Created on 28 February 2023
