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Published: Monday, 27 October 2025 14:51
Hello and welcome back to South Texas and the great Rio Grande Valley! We are excited that you have come back to visit us. And if it is your first time here – we want to wish you a great big welcome, too. You are going to love your time here.
If you aren’t in the Valley yet, we hope you find your way safely to your South Texas home and enjoy your stay with us this season.
We say it every year, and we hear it every year from our Winter Texan friends – the Valley is a great place to be. You can always find great people, great friends, great weather, good food, and a variety of things to do.
Read more: Welcome back to the RGV!
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Published: Monday, 27 October 2025 14:49
Every year we enjoy sharing what parks and other Winter Texan residents do for the communities they reside in while visiting the Valley. Winter Texans collect food, make crafts, sew, quilt and more. By the end of the year many have donated dozens of blankets, books, meals, hats, and more to those in their parks and to the communities around them.
Read more: Seven Oaks Resort residents give back
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Published: Monday, 27 October 2025 14:46
The first issue of the season always leaves us feeling a little discombobulated here at the Winter Texan Times with so many things that always seem to still be on the checklist for this first issue of the season. Nothing has gone too cattywampus, though, and here we are.
I hope you have had a great summer and are eager to get back to your usual shenanigans in the Rio Grande Valley. We have enjoyed lollygagging about a bit this summer, but we are certainly ready to get back to the fun and excitement of a new season.
I know that I am not the only one that has missed all of you. With all that we hear from around town you can take my word that it’s not malarky when we say that folks here in the RGV really do love seeing you back. We are ready to see what kind of shenanigans we might get up in with y’all this season.
I have missed sharing your stories, seeing your smiling faces, and sharing all the fun you have while in the Valley. We love receiving photos and announcements of all the fun and unique activities that are already underway in many of the parks.
I have been flabbergasted by the number of activities parks are having. As well as seeing the full schedules of the Wintertainers™ that are so eager to entertain you. We know you have your favorites, but we also know we get some new entertainment every year. Show all of them some love and share your favorites with us – and why you love them.
Be sure to keep up with the Parks Calendar feature in every issue of the Winter Texan Times, and your own activity schedule will soon be overflowing with good times before you know it, but don’t worry about not catching all your favorite events and shows, there will be plenty of time this season. So, we don’t want to hear about any kerfuffle over who to see or what to do each week because there was just so much to fit in. Just be sure to keep checking back in these pages every week for schedules of all your favorites, ideas for a new favorite, and don’t forget about our Taste of the Valley feature to for some great recommendations about some of our favorite local restaurants.
Let us know what your favorite activities are. Share a photo or two if you can. We love hearing from you.
Well, I better skedaddle before I ramble on too much.
If you have any stories, photos, or ideas you want to share with us, send those to news@wintertexantimes.com.
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Published: Monday, 27 October 2025 14:32
Magic Valley P.E.O. Retirement Group met at the home of Julianne Carlson on Tuesday, March 25, for one of their last meetings of the season. The group brought items for donating to Aurora House Foundation in Weslaco.
The group first learned about Aurora House Foundation, and their mission, two years ago during a presentation by a staff member.
Read more: Magic Valley PEO Retirement Group donates
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Published: Monday, 27 October 2025 14:29
By Warren Davis
In the heart of Hidalgo County, the Palmview Municipal Library is showing what’s possible when vision meets dedication even with a small team and limited space. Opened just a year ago, on March 23, 2024, the library has already become a hub for learning, connection, and growth in this rapidly evolving Texas town.
Read more: Palmview Municipal Library celebrates one year of big community impact
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Published: Thursday, 23 October 2025 10:43
The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate tradition, heritage and remembrance at its Dia de lost Muertos Folklife Festival on Saturday, October 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 900 E. Doherty Ave.
This vibrant festival will feature live music and entertainment, food and craft vendors, cultural performances and traditional displays, and the community altar honoring loved ones.
The Dia de los Muertos Folklife Festival is more than an event – it’s a celebration of life, remembrance, and community. Guests are encouraged to take part in the traditions, enjoy the performances, and join Mission in honoring the beautiful culture that unites us.
Every fall, pumpkins steal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit.
Get ready for a fun evening in the woods this Saturday, October 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. as Quinta Mazatlán hosts its annual Halloween Party in the Park called “Sticks & Bones.” Costumes are encouraged because guests become part of the celebration, helping bring over 30 skeleton exhibits to life along the trail.
The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is excited to welcome the community to its Super Mario-themed Fall Festival on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes as they join city staff for the spooktacular event!
The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 54th Annual Dakee Si (Fall Gathering) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Powwow on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 9:30p.m. at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. in Alton. Dancing and presentations will be held throughout the day. The event is free.
