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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 15:01
I hope you had a blessed Christmas with friends or family. Now comes the time when we need to plan what to do with the remaining turkey and all the left-over trimmings.
The most wonderful time is to dress up in the nice gifts that you received. This is a special time to be thankful for all the blessings that have been bestowed on us. We should all be very thankful to live in a country with so many freedoms. Soon it will be a new year and a time for us to make new resolutions and promises to live a better life. Certainly, we live in a country of plenty although there are times when we feel the situation could be better.
Not too long ago a gentleman came into my office with a desire to relocate as he was not happy with the direction that our country is going. Yes, there are some things that need improvement but when we look at other countries, we need to remember that there is probably no country that is perfect.
On my wrist I wear a little bracelet that is engraved with NO BAD DAYS. Each time that I glance at that bracelet, I remember my days as a social worker. We were required to make home visits to many clients who had health problems and even some juveniles who were pre-delinquents. My first question to a young delinquent who had a bad habit of sniffing glue was, “How are you doing today?” His answer to me was actually pretty obvious…“I ain’t dead yet am I.”
Let us all remember that each day is a blessing and to be lived with much appreciation. I am sure that young man had no idea that the Bible deals somewhat with the same subject. In Proverbs we can read that if we wake up in a bad mood that our bones will dry up but that if we wake up happy and ready for the day then our whole day will go well.
May all your days be happy and blessed.
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:36
Join Llano Grande for their 15th Annual Quilt Show. The show will be held Tuesday, January 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Llano Grande Event Center, 2215 East West Blvd. (off Mile 2 West) in Mercedes. Wander through the variety of quilts, wall hangings, and table runners on display.
The theme of this year’s Opportunity Quilt is Mint Julep Garden. Imagine everything related to a Mint Julep wrapped up in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilt, that measures 77 x 77. The soft colors of creams, mint green, peaches, and blues will entice you to visit our garden. Tickets for the quilt can be purchased from any Bee member or at the Show. The drawing will be held at the end of the show, and you do not need to be present to win.
Read more: Llano Grande holds annual quilt show
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:34
The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) has two exhibits you might want to catch before they are gone. The Fourth Annual Members’ Juried Art Show will be on display until January 5. Rompiendo el Cielo will be on exhibit through January 19.
The Members Juried Art Show is an opportunity for the community to professionally display their art at IMAS. IMAS members were able to enter up to two pieces of art, where at least one piece would be on display. Art pieces were judged and given awards during the opening ceremony in October. Awards were given for best of show, second place, third place, and three honorable mentions.
Read more: IMAS exhibits ending soon
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:32
Join Katie Pinder Brown as she pays tribute to international superstar Carole King in a special concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Tuesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Katie Pinder Brown is introducing the music of Carole King to a new generation with her dynamic voice and charismatic presence. Known as a "vocal chameleon," a "human jukebox," and a musical "Jill-of-all-trades," she has garnered many accolades throughout her career, and has performed alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and for American troops overseas. Additionally, Brown has toured on four continents, and performing alongside music industry giants like Celine Dion, Boys II Men, Neil Patrick Harris, and more. Her one-of-a-kind tribute show features jaw-dropping covers of King's biggest hits, like "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman," "Where You Lead," "You've Got a Friend," and more.
Read more: HCA announces Carole King tribute act
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:31
Get ready to lace up those sneakers! With a new year just around the corner, the City of Edinburg is excited to announce that the 43rd Annual David Chavana 10K Run/Walk will return to the Four-Time All-America City on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
The Rio Grande Valley’s largest 10K, to be held at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 10 a.m.
Race participants will also be able to enjoy a health and wellness expo, hosted in conjunction with the 10K, at the Parks and Recreation Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday January 31. Following the David Chavana 10K Health Fair, the Parks and Recreation Department will host the 10th Annual Miracle Mile at 6 p.m. at Richard R. Flores Stadium, an inclusive and inspiring walk/run with the special needs community.
Registration for the events is open online now through Wednesday, January 29, at 11:59 p.m. In-person registration will continue through Friday, January 31. To register in person, visit Parks and Recreation staff at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
To register online, access the registration forms, and learn more about entry fees for the 10K Run/Walk and Fun Run, visit ActiveEdinburg.com or https://cityofedinburg.com/active_edinburg/. Participation in the Miracle Mile is free of charge.
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 13:34
MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope it was a very special one for you.
At this time of the year, I fondly remember one of my husband’s favorite sayings. Perhaps you have already heard it. If not, then here it is - “Christmas is coming, and the geese are getting fat. Please do put a penny in an old man’s hat. If not a penny, a half penny will do. If not a half penny, God bless you”. We didn’t hear this once, but it was repeated many times during the Christmas season.
That little saying packs quite a punch. Sometimes we forget how truly blessed we are while in this land of plenty there are still many families who are struggling as they try to stretch their meager income just to cover the basic necessities.
No doubt every family has traditions. Once we had electricity and television, we started the tradition of watching Dickens Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve. We still, after eating homemade chili and tamales, will gather together on Christmas Eve to watch Dickens Christmas Carol with Mr. Scrooge, who finally changes character on Christmas Day. The Mr. Scrooge of today is Grinch and how he stole Christmas. Don’t let him steal your Christmas, it is the most beautiful time of the year.
When our children were little, we always had a birthday party during the Christmas season. After all, don’t we celebrate Christmas because it is Christ’s birthday. A birthday cake with candles always graced the table with gifts to the children who came to celebrate. What could be more appropriate than a small manger scene. After the birthday celebration we always went to a local church to view their manger scene. Each child had a small coin to give to the Baby Jesus as their gift to the Christ Child.
A delightful drive around the neighborhood to see all the Christmas lights should certainly put you in the Christmas spirit. Another fun and entertaining thing to do is a visit to the little town of Hidalgo that always goes all out with Christmas lights. They also present entertainment at Payne Arena that will steal your heart away. Don’t miss the performance of local school children followed by the choral group from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. This group is made up of young boys, some of whom appear to be no more than four or five years old as well as older students and fathers. Their voices are beautiful. The show begins around 7 p.m. with open seating so plan to arrive a little earlier
Some of the seating will be metal chairs. My advice to you is to go prepared with something to put on that cold metal seat and perhaps a blanket to wrap up in as the entertainment is almost always outdoors. Those metal seats are mighty cold on a cold winter night. All sorts of booths offer treats and temptations, and a trolley ride saves walking through a trail of lights. If you wish to go all out, call the arena and buy advance tickets that will include a seated dinner and the trolley ride. The musical entertainment is free, but you need a ticket for dinner and for the trolley ride.
ENJOY THIS SEASON WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY!
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Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 13:33
While we are going to press before Christmas, and you will receive this after Christmas – I will tell you that I hope you had a very Merry Christmas! We are spending time with three of our kids this Christmas, but very low key.
We had a Christmas decorations contest in our neighborhood and some people put on quite the display. Did your park have a Christmas Lighting contest, or Christmas Tree display? Share the photos and winners with us.
Next week is New Year’s Eve. Here I hope you have a very safe and fun New Year’s Eve. I know many of you will be enjoying some type of entertainment at your park, or another park, for the evening. Please share your festive photos with us. We love seeing the fun you have at the events in your park.
Now back to New Year’s…. Do you make a New Year’s resolution? I haven’t in years, I just try to do better than I did last year. Something I try to do everyday though. I will look for more opportunities to do good, and maybe be a little more active this coming year.
Do you have anything special, or different, that you are going to try and do this coming year? Do you make a list of New Year’s resolutions?
Do you have a New Year’s Eve meal that you do? We have tried to do some in the past – like collards, black-eyed peas and grapes. Last year we had a sausage and cabbage meal with cornbread that was really good.
What is your New Year’s Eve tradition?
You can share some of your thoughts, ideas, and photos with us by emailing news@wintertexantimes.com.
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC), in partnership with Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships and the City of Edinburg, is excited to announce the 56th annual Fiesta Edinburg, scheduled for February 27 through March 2, 2025, at the Bert Ogden Arena. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience, drawing thousands of attendees to Edinburg.
Volunteers at W&I Resort make Christmas Stockings, and not just during December. They make these stockings all year long. Their project supports the USO-San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston. During the season, or at least December through March, volunteers get together with stocking templates and get to sewing the stockings.
