- 21. Native pollinators as important as honeybees
- (Around Town)
- ... in our state quite yet. “I think the amount of undeveloped land we have in Texas is part of the reason our numbers are still good,” she said. “But as urban areas expand and the sprawl increases, we could ...
- Created on 19 July 2022
- 22. The people at Long Island Village make the difference
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... you may need to go up or down a club or two based on pin placement, strength of wind – and its direction. UPPER VALLEY Champion Lakes – First Place A few years back, when the Winter Texan numbers were ...
- Created on 22 March 2022
- 23. Growth of RC racing in RGV parks has been FAST AND FURIOUS
- (In The Parks)
- Written by Barb Zanetti In the Rio Grande Valley, Winter Texan racers can drive to over 30 RC tracks within an hour, prompting them to label southwest Texas: “The RC Capital of the U.S.” “There’s no ...
- Created on 15 March 2022
- 24. Clayton Homes hosts open house
- (Around Town)
- ... on the numbers. Sprinkled in amongst the Winter Texans were some local residents who are also an important part of Clayton Homes clientele, Fowler noted. Fowler mentioned that during his 30 years at ...
- Created on 08 March 2022
- 25. Trophy Gardens residents make parade a success
- (Around Town)
- ... to several musical western numbers. The group was led by, and followed by, a pair of Texas flag bearers that included the words “God Bless Texas.” Russell and Kathy Cropp, who have been Winter Texans ...
- Created on 08 March 2022
- 26. Whooping Cranes Are Making Their Way to the Texas Coast
- (Around Town)
- ... new migration and wintering locations and their associated habitats. Biologists remain optimistic that continued research and restoration work will ultimately lead to improved numbers of whooping cranes ...
- Created on 22 November 2021
- 27. Celebration and Thanksgiving
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... a month ago, the phone rang with a request for help. Unfortunately, the only help that I could offer were telephone numbers and names of local companies that might be able to help the caller with her transportation ...
- Created on 22 November 2021
- 28. Save our pollinators, save our world
- (Around Town)
- ... the most notable pollinator simply due to numbers and their ability to be easily managed,” said Rangel. Pollinator impacts in agriculture Although there are thousands of native bees in the Americas, ...
- Created on 29 July 2021
- 29. Gladys Porter Zoo Debuts Two New Babies
- (Around Town)
- ... listed as Endangered with an estimate of less than 10,000 remaining in the wild. Their numbers have decreased by 50% in the last three decades. “Any birth of these magnificent animals is an event, ...
- Created on 27 July 2021
- 30. New owner, same name, same quality service
- (Around Town)
- ... that between 2010 and 2018, there was a 14 to 15 percent decrease in the number of Winter Texans coming to the Valley. But numbers had been on the rise again last year. Canadians represent about 15 percent ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 31. Site connects residents to vaccine appointment information
- (Around Town)
- ... and tips. Telephone numbers for each county listed on the website are also available to assist residents who cannot book appointments online. “COVIDShotFinder.com has arrived at the perfect time. This ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 32. Thank you for visiting, Stay safe
- (News)
- ... you returning in the fall, we hope you will invite your friends and neighbors back home to come down and see what the Valley is all about. With all the “bad news” about the border and virus numbers, we ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 33. Hurry up and wait, Texas bluebonnets are coming
- (Around Town)
- ... down, but not because of freeze “The challenge we have this year is that not a lot of seed came up in the fall because it was so dry,” he said. “So, numbers are probably going to be down, and that’s ...
- Created on 23 March 2021
- 34. Stellar lineup for Valley Star Awards
- (News)
- You are in for a treat at this year’s Valley Star Awards Show. Although we are not presenting awards this year because of limited attendance numbers and not all our favorites being able to entertain in ...
- Created on 09 February 2021
- 35. Enjoy the outdoors in Mission
- (Around Town)
- ... Butterfly Center The National Butterfly Center provides extensive outdoor gardens of native nectar plants and specific caterpillar host plants as well as natural habitats to attract large numbers of ...
- Created on 05 January 2021
- 36. Humane Society of Harlingen in need of adoptive or foster parents
- (Around Town)
- ... real impact by inviting them to like our social media pages, or by adopting or fostering together! There is strength in numbers. Let's come together to continue building this strong community of animal ...
- Created on 02 October 2020
- 37. Concert in the forest featuring Cicadas
- (Around Town)
- ... birds. People also eat them barbecued, boiled, baked and sautéed. Cicadas are not poisonous, a big part of their appeal to other animals, and do not harm humans. Their primary defense is sheer numbers. ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 38. Alamo Winter Texans enjoy St. Patrick’s Day
- (In The Parks)
- ... patron saint’s death in 461 and originally a time of religious services and feasts, into a largely secular holiday of revelry and a celebration of things Irish. Cities with large numbers of Irish staged ...
- Created on 25 March 2020
- 39. Nature, birds and butterflies
- (Around Town)
- ... noted here more often and in higher numbers. When resaca levels are controlled for the benefit of wildlife, species like the Least Grebe, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Purple Gallinule and various herons, ...
- Created on 11 March 2020
- 40. Activity Directors treated to a show and lunch
- (In The Parks)
- ... draw numbers for door prizes that were provided by the vendor. Winter Texan Times had three winners that were able to take home some gift cards, gift certificates, mugs, treats and a variety of other goodies. ...
- Created on 04 March 2020
