- 21. Sharing our love during the holiday season
- (In The Parks)
- ... Everyone seemed to have a smile on their face when we left. Since residents started returning to Palm Gardens this fall, they have been collecting teddy bears. We ended up with a total of 114 bears which ...
- Created on 27 December 2023
- 22. The Hidden Gems of our Mid Valley Golf Courses
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... of the times all three) hole on the course. But hidden away are those other holes that bring a smile to a golfer’s face (sometimes dread). Some of the courses that often appear on top of Winter Texans’ ...
- Created on 05 December 2023
- 23. The South Pole opens
- (Entertainment)
- ... Javier Villalobos fit in with the crowd, the Christmas smile shining bright as he met with passersby. “It’s just amazing,” Villalobos said. “You can feel the energy and the excitement with the lighting ...
- Created on 05 December 2023
- 24. The Hidden Gems of our Lower Valley Golf Courses
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... most scenic, or most unique (most of the times all three) hole on the course. But hidden away are those other holes that bring a smile to a golfer’s face (sometimes dread). Some of the courses in the ...
- Created on 29 November 2023
- 25. The Hidden Gems of our Upper Valley Golf Courses
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- ... most scenic, or most unique (most of the times all three) hole on the course. But hidden away are those other holes that bring a smile to a golfer’s face (sometimes dread). Some of the courses in the ...
- Created on 22 November 2023
- 26. Benefit Comedy show at Pharr Community Theater, July 29.
- (Around Town)
- ... is a boy with eyes as bright as his smile,” says his loving mom. He enjoys fishing with his family, MOD Pizza, and Super Mario. Austin has two favorite stuffed animals, boxy and foxy, both of whom go ...
- Created on 18 July 2023
- 27. Do You Know It’s Christmas?
- (In The Parks)
- ... And in our world of plenty We can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world At Christmas time. We realize how fortunate we are and wanted to help make the holidays a little happier ...
- Created on 27 December 2022
- 28. ‘Tripp’s Christmas Village’ defies all odds
- (Around Town)
- ... to make sure the kids’ expectations were fulfilled. That’s the thrill of it all for me.” According to Mark, the key to being Santa is … “You walk in with a smile and just be a cheerful ole’ fat man.” ...
- Created on 20 December 2022
- 29. Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years
- (Around Town)
- ... a smile to your face during the holiday. And during these functions, there are parks that gather gifts for their community. Gifts gathered can be so many different things. Parks have gathered socks, ...
- Created on 20 December 2022
- 30. Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years
- (Around Town)
- ... am sure it helps your day go by with a smile on your face. In our first issues we shared pictures of Winter Texans getting together for Friday night fish dinners, a lunch in Monterrey, and having snacks ...
- Created on 22 November 2022
- 31. Santa's Legacy: Local children treated to 1st annual Santa’s Posad
- (News)
- ... to those kids, seeing their smiling faces, and knowing they were happy made a difference for us, too,” Eli said. It was difficult for the children not to smile. Along with having their photos taken ...
- Created on 21 December 2021
- 32. December 1, 2021 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... gives them something to smile about. Several parks have said how they are welcoming their winter visitors back to their parks and how happy they are to see their Canadian visitors return. This ...
- Created on 30 November 2021
- 33. Celebration and Thanksgiving
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... did not even know? So many people share and care. Just the least little smile or a thank you is all that someone may need just to make their day. We all need to make time to greet those we meet on the ...
- Created on 22 November 2021
- 34. November 10, 2021 - Rinas Ramblings
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... bring a smile to anyone’s face. My heart was instantly feeling with love and gratitude anytime someone reached out to me this last month. I invite you to share what you are thankful for and let those ...
- Created on 09 November 2021
- 35. Blankets for Veterans spreads to Valley
- (News)
- ... her grandmother Kathy Hanson, and Great Aunt Judi Jansen, to attend. Grandma Kathy missed attending the event in person when she became a Winter Texan in 2020. It makes Aubree happy to see the smiles ...
- Created on 26 October 2021
- 36. Blankets for Veterans spreads to Valley
- (In The Parks)
- ... Acres in Brownsville. Grandma Kathy missed attending the event when she became a Winter Texan in 2020. It makes Aubree happy to see the smiles on the Veterans, said Hanson. It makes her feel connected ...
- Created on 25 May 2021
- 37. January 27, 2021 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- Yep… another busy week has gone by. Despite the dreariness of a few wet days last week, it flew by fairly fast. I had a great time last week visiting with the activity director at Oleander Acres. She ...
- Created on 26 January 2021
- 38. Skits, music, and clean comedy
- (Entertainment)
- ... watching when he came up to me with a big smile and said, ‘Hi, I’m Glen Campbell.’ I told him I knew who he was, but he didn’t know who I was.” Bob remembered creating their first DVD. It was a slow-moving ...
- Created on 05 January 2021
- 39. December 29, 2020 - Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... the little blessings, the little miracles. It has showed me how much a simple smile, text or phone call can have such a huge impact. I am hoping the with a new year comes new possibilities, less anxiety, ...
- Created on 29 December 2020
- 40. Pets can help resolutions stick
- (In The Parks)
- ... sure to make you smile as you head out the door. Walking at a vigorous pace for just 30 minutes, five times a week can provide the moderately intensive cardiovascular exercise most physicians recommend. ...
- Created on 29 December 2020
