- 21. Take a stroll at Old Hidalgo Pumphouse
- (Around Town)
- It’s always fun to take a stroll through one of local World Birding Center parks. Last week we went out to the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse to see what was happening at the park. Main goal was to catch the model ...
- Created on 01 November 2022
- 22. STC gears up for its 14th Annual Ceramics Conference
- (Around Town)
- ... students. "We are excited to get the Ceramic Showdown up and running again...and a little nervous, too. It's a bit like opening a kiln after some time off with the waiting and anticipation and patience ...
- Created on 31 May 2022
- 23. March 30, 2022 - You are going to be missed
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... a safe trip home and come back again next winter. We will be waiting for you. We would all be remiss if we did not take the time to say thank you for all that you do for the Rio Grande Valley. You ...
- Created on 29 March 2022
- 24. Winter Texans more active than ever
- (In The Parks)
- ... at most of these locations with players waiting to be “next.” Casa Del Valle in Alamo holds a weekly Pickleball Mixer that’s open to the public from 9 a.m. until noon every Thursday. With six outdoor ...
- Created on 16 March 2022
- 25. Trophy Gardens residents make parade a success
- (Around Town)
- ... from the Central Park reviewing stand were also residents from Trophy Gardens. That’s what Lolita Beeksma, a Winter Texan from Wisconsin, related while waiting for the parade to arrive that was led by ...
- Created on 08 March 2022
- 26. A time of reverence, remembering the sacrifice
- (In The Parks)
- ... for display,” and destroyed them in what the U.S. Flag Code calls a dignified way. When it looked as if they were running low on flags, another volunteer would bring out a box full of those waiting for ...
- Created on 09 February 2022
- 27. Celebration and Thanksgiving
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... a warm bed, and a sheltered home waiting for us at the end of each day. But not everyone is so blessed. Some families are without jobs and have too many mouths to feed. Or maybe they are handicapped or ...
- Created on 22 November 2021
- 28. MOSTH 50th celebration concludes in April
- (Around Town)
- ... some of that history and is waiting for visitors to enjoy. This exhibit will close on May 1, 2021. To celebrate the culmination of this milestone, the public is invited as visitors and guests (free ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 29. Peace can be found on the Lower Valley golf courses
- (News)
- There may not be as many choices for golf in the Lower Valley as there are in the Upper or Mid Valley, but the choices are as varied as night is to day. From the country club side of golf to the more ...
- Created on 09 March 2021
- 30. Remembering the kindness of a stranger
- (Around Town)
- ... we had a time slot, waiting in freezing temperatures. There was only a single clerk with one computer, checking people into the clinic, causing a slowdown. The line of over 1,000 people snaked ...
- Created on 23 February 2021
- 31. Time sure does fly
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... be a reaction. Now that is organization. It was not quite that way for one of my employees. No appointment but up at 3 a.m. to be in line by 4 a.m. After hours of waiting - and still in line - there ...
- Created on 16 February 2021
- 32. Coping with Covid Times – ARVP Style
- (In The Parks)
- ... a parade. As a result, from Tuesday through Friday, golf carts line up on 9th Street. Meanwhile, spectators choose their viewing spots, grab their drinks, and relax waiting for lively music, twinkling ...
- Created on 09 February 2021
- 33. Sun, Sand, Surf, Food, and History
- (News)
- ... and seagulls begging for food as the boats from the cruises come in. There are several areas to dress your fish right outside the windows and the birds, and cats, of the area are all too familiar, waiting ...
- Created on 09 February 2021
- 34. Rocks of Kindness, Spreading the Happy
- (Around Town)
- ... store, a popular location – just waiting for someone to find them. Usually, a person keeps the first rock they found, but then continue hiding any others they have found, or make one of their own to hide. ...
- Created on 26 January 2021
- 35. Pets can help resolutions stick
- (In The Parks)
- It’s that time of year again when many of us start making New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2020, it may be more imperative than ever to strive for physical, mental, and emotional balance. The ...
- Created on 29 December 2020
- 36. STC Theatre goes virtual
- (Entertainment)
- ... and the community know we’re here, we miss you, and we are still producing incredible work for you. “We are anxiously waiting for the day our theatre spaces are filled with our friends again,” says ...
- Created on 21 October 2020
- 37. Mr. DeMille, parks are ready for their … to stay 6 feet apart
- (Around Town)
- We are ready for you here in the Valley. Our parks are ready. And our Wintertainers™ are ready to entertain. The general feeling is we will see a great season this year. I don’t want to say, ‘despite ...
- Created on 21 October 2020
- 38. Valley Symphony’s Fall concert season begins
- (Entertainment)
- ... we could not accept,” said Executive Director Katy Coy. “Instead of stepping away, or waiting it out, our leadership has decided that we should perform for everyone. We’re doubling down on making music ...
- Created on 21 October 2020
- 39. Mission Animal Shelter waives adoption fees
- (Around Town)
- ... now. “We are reaching out to our community to help us find homes for the many deserving animals waiting to be adopted because our shelter is at capacity,” Ernie Zapata, Health Department Supervisor ...
- Created on 25 March 2020
- 40. Exploring nature around our homes
- (Around Town)
- ... the great diversity of life can be comforting companions. There’s a great diversity of life waiting to be seen right around us – share your sightings during the City Nature Challenge from April 24 ...
- Created on 25 March 2020
