- 21. The Salvation Army Red Kettle returns providing love beyond Christmas
- (Around Town)
- The Salvation Army is excited to announce the return of its annual Red Kettle campaign in McAllen, spreading joy and the festive spirit of Christmas. As The Salvation Army’s primary fundraising initiative, ...
- Created on 13 November 2024
- 22. Operation Christmas drop off begins soon
- (Around Town)
- ... with Operation Christmas Child. For more than three decades, these gift-filled showboxes have been delivered to millions of children around the world. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 23. Toss your Christmas tree and go green
- (Around Town)
- As the holiday season winds down, the City of Edinburg invites residents to join in the environmentally friendly tradition of recycling Christmas trees. The Tree Recycling Program encourages residents ...
- Created on 02 January 2024
- 24. Park residents enjoy Christmas caroling
- (In The Parks)
- Residents enjoyed Christmas Caroling at Victoria Palms RV and Mobile Home Park recently. The musicians had a decked out extended golf cart, while carolers rode on their bikes or golf carts around the park, ...
- Created on 27 December 2023
- 25. Christmas traditions we love
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... decorated with strings of lights and glittery ornaments. Well, not in my family – my children won’t let me do it the easy way. The tree has to be real, and the house has to smell like Christmas. Christmas ...
- Created on 22 December 2023
- 26. Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count dates are set
- (Around Town)
- Valley residents, Winter Texans, visitors, birders, and those just getting interested in birding are invited to join a team in the count areas for the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. The ...
- Created on 12 December 2023
- 27. A Tejano Christmas Carol returns to PCT
- (Entertainment)
- ... Grande River for granted, unless it’s to think about the undocumented trying to cross it to the USA. Nevertheless, the river drying up concept is a predominant issue in our upcoming, fun Christmas play, ...
- Created on 12 December 2023
- 28. San Benito’s Christmas Parade set for Saturday
- (Entertainment)
- The holidays are in full sing in San Benito, and the 81st Annual Christmas Parade set for 6 p.m. Saturday, December 9, is the highlight of the season. The theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas at ...
- Created on 05 December 2023
- 29. Now on to the Christmas festivities
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... to Christmas and all the special tours for the season. One of my very favorite tours is the Festival of Lights in Hidalgo. I have been offering that tour every year for a long time. This year, the Go With ...
- Created on 30 November 2023
- 30. Christmas lights were all aglow at Bentsen Grove
- (In The Parks)
- Christmas lights and decorations were hung throughout Bentsen Grove RV Park for the Christmas holidays. Residents took to decorating their winter homes for a chance to win a prize. Winter Texan Times had ...
- Created on 27 December 2022
- 31. A Christmas party needed a community’s help
- (Around Town)
- ... Six hundred children and several dogs were registered online to receive gifts at The Landmark on Tower’s Second Annual Christmas party. The only thing missing was more good help. Restaurant owner Roel ...
- Created on 27 December 2022
- 32. Do You Know It’s Christmas?
- (In The Parks)
- Submitted by Ruth Filz Residents of Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen routinely take the following words of the popular Christmas song Do You Know It’s Christmas to heart, and especially during the holidays. ...
- Created on 27 December 2022
- 33. ‘Tripp’s Christmas Village’ defies all odds
- (Around Town)
- By Barb Zanetti Photos by Dennis Zanetti The Second Annual Christmas program for disadvantaged children faced many obstacles. Its Santa, a driving force, died in August. The weather for the morning ...
- Created on 20 December 2022
- 34. Alamo lights up downtown for Christmas
- (Around Town)
- By Herb Moering Hundreds of residents along with Winter Texans turned out on a perfect night, Friday, December 9, for Alamo’s annual Christmas parade and tree lighting plus stage entertainment. Bill ...
- Created on 20 December 2022
- 35. Seven Oaks celebrates Christmas
- (In The Parks)
- ... aside, and other evidence strewn atop a trailer pulled by a golf cart. Yeah, that last part wasn’t in the song – just at Seven Oaks. The annual Christmas festivities have been in full swing at the ...
- Created on 20 December 2022
- 36. UVAL holds Christmas Market
- (Around Town)
- The Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) is excited to announce the opening of their 2022 Christmas Market with a reception December 3. The market features original art for sale, created by local artists offering ...
- Created on 30 November 2022
- 37. Celebrate Christmas in the Valley
- (Entertainment)
- If you are looking for ways to start celebrating Christmas early, look no further. Cities throughout the Valley are turning on their lights and welcoming you to come in and join the fun. Some cities are ...
- Created on 29 November 2022
- 38. STEC holds Christmas celebration, speaker series
- (Around Town)
- The South Texas Ecotourism Center (STEC) Laguna Vista will hold a Christmas celebration next week. The celebration will be held on Thursday, December 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature Santa, food ...
- Created on 29 November 2022
- 39. RGV Concert Band holds Christmas concert
- (Around Town)
- Give yourself an early Christmas present by attending the RGV Concert Band’s “A Christmas Celebration.” The event will be held on December 7th. Each year local band members are joined by Winter Texan ...
- Created on 29 November 2022
- 40. Drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child
- (Around Town)
- As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back—to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous ...
- Created on 15 November 2022
