- 21. Time running out to adopt angels
- (Around Town)
- ... Zuniga. “Your kindness and generosity mean that every child registered on the Angel Tree program has a gift to open on Christmas morning, and parents don’t have to decide between paying bills or buying ...
- Created on 10 December 2024
- 22. Leslie Blasing performs for fundraiser at Mission Bell
- (In The Parks)
- ... my DNA,” said Blasing. Adding that she has learned to be thankful, show gratitude, and give back whenever she can – something her parents did often. “It’s all about giving people hope, showing them that ...
- Created on 18 October 2024
- 23. 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
- 24. Winter Texans help The Landmark celebrate Dr. Seuss, reading
- (In The Parks)
- ... “It was great seeing how happy kids were as they chose their books, got their faces painted, played games and made cute crafts,” Roy said. “I think that the parents were surprised that we had books for ...
- Created on 20 March 2024
- 25. Making a difference by sharing your talents
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... all the children who are waiting for their parents to pick them up come over to tell me hello. Somehow, I have earned the reputation as the “fun lady.” I seriously doubt if any of my former students would ...
- Created on 14 February 2024
- 26. Take a musical journey through the diversity of animation
- (Entertainment)
- ... She first came to the Valley in 1978 to visit her parents who were Winter Texans and eventually converted to full time Texans. She has played with the RGV Concert Band since 2006 and she loves it, she ...
- Created on 08 February 2024
- 27. RGBM holds sale to benefit students
- (In The Parks)
- Winter Volunteers at Rio Grande Bible Ministries (RGBM) will hold a Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale on Saturday, January 27, 8 to 11 a.m. to benefit students of both the seminary and the Intercultural Studies Program. ...
- Created on 24 January 2024
- 28. Ron Hoover Open House continues to be a success
- (Around Town)
- By Herb Moering Several thousand Winter Texans took advantage of nice weather to inspect the latest in RV fifth wheels, motor homes, boats and 4-wheelers on opening day, Jan. 11, of the 17th annual Ron ...
- Created on 16 January 2024
- 29. The South Pole opens
- (Entertainment)
- ... of the tree, with the smiles on the kids’ faces and not just the kids but the parents bringing the kids. One of the great things we have down here in the Rio Grande Valley is our people. They are so friendly ...
- Created on 05 December 2023
- 30. Edinburg honors Veterans with parade
- (Around Town)
- ... residents, many of them parents with their children waving American flags. A number of military veterans were on hand among the spectators including Lupe Moreno, 93, who has attended just about every ...
- Created on 07 November 2023
- 31. RGV Humane Society seeks help
- (Around Town)
- ... rewarding. RGVHS will provide foster parents with everything they will need to care for the pet, including food, toys, and other care items. Foster families can customize the length of foster to meet their ...
- Created on 07 November 2023
- 32. The RGV Humane Society calls for community help
- (Uncategorised)
- ... to the shelter as soon as possible. Fostering a pet is always free and incredibly rewarding. RGVHS will provide foster parents with everything they will need to care for the pet, including food, toys, ...
- Created on 25 October 2023
- 33. Tejano/Conjunto painter Roel Florez at Pharr Memorial Library, May 27
- (Around Town)
- The Pharr Memorial Library is proud to present an exhibit and short talk with Roel Florez on his portraits and paintings that focus on Conjunto and Tejano music and Migrant work. Florez will also have ...
- Created on 23 May 2023
- 34. The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society over capacity, seeks community's hel
- (Around Town)
- ... free and incredibly rewarding. RGVHS will provide foster parents with everything they will need to care for the pet, including food, toys, and other care items. Foster families can customize the length ...
- Created on 23 May 2023
- 35. IT’S WINTER TEXANS … ‘JUST WANTING TO HAVE FUN’
- (In The Parks)
- ... and their parents to a reception. There students spoke about their goals and how the scholarships will impact their futures. A highlight of this ceremony was when the Quilt Committee (co-chaired by Cindy ...
- Created on 14 March 2023
- 36. The hardy mesquite tree
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... is said to help control diabetes. What did our parents and grandparents do before we had modern medicine? They turned to natural remedies. Their life expectancy wasn't as long as it is today. But like ...
- Created on 14 March 2023
- 37. Sharing family stories through historic furniture
- (Around Town)
- ... four-poster bed from the Vela family will be on display. This bed was passed down to several generations from Salvador and Leonor Vela, who were parents of Macedonio Vela, the founder of Laguna Seca Ranch, ...
- Created on 07 February 2023
- 38. Kenaston Band host blind singer Justin Trevino
- (Entertainment)
- ... born in the Valley but his parents moved to Austin so he could attend the school for the blind as a child. Once a winter he comes down to visit relatives. For the past five years he has played with the ...
- Created on 31 January 2023
- 39. A Christmas party needed a community’s help
- (Around Town)
- ... when they saw the Grinch,” he said. “It’s something they’ll remember and so will their parents. That made it worthwhile!” The Landmark on Tower owner was extremely pleased with the evening’s success. ...
- Created on 27 December 2022
- 40. ‘Tripp’s Christmas Village’ defies all odds
- (Around Town)
- ... of Dec. 17 was accurate: high winds, chilly temperatures, and rain. And the planning group had had only three weeks to prepare for an anticipated 200 children and their parents. The odds for its success ...
- Created on 20 December 2022
