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February 26 - Rina's Ramblings

We have been going through our news items to see things we have published in the past. It’s amazing the stories we have done, and the people we have met. It has been an enjoyable experience.

I was prepping for something else I am doing and was looking at the many ways you help our communities. It’s a sight to see the things you do for the Valley and the communities you live in.

You don’t just come here for a few months – you become a part of the community and find out ways you can help and really immerse yourselves in the Valley.

I found stories about food drives, benefit concerts, quilts for colonias being made, schools benefiting from donated socks, and so much more.
I also found one story about how a food pantry acknowledged the tapering off of their donations when Winter Texans begin to leave the Valley.

You are recognized and the Valley communities appreciate everything you do for them.

We recognize you and appreciate everything you do for us and our communities. Without you we wouldn’t have much to tell. We love filling our pages with all the things you do. Whether it be donating your time or items to a local charity or just getting out there and playing a round of golf or getting together with friends for dessert – we love seeing these moments and sharing them with our readers.

With that being said, we want your news. Share your news and photos with us. We want to know what you are doing and share it with others.
You can send items to news@wintertexantimes.com.

Transformation makes lower Valley golf courses winners

20140902 SPI Golf Course Hole 5 webFilling a golf course from every tee to green with golfers is almost always the goal on the golf management side.

How the courses meet that goal varies, especially when it comes to attracting Winter Texans and where they choose to play. There are a lot of golf courses in the Valley, many easily accessible right off the highway so the competition is tough.

Last year’s Winter Texan Times Lower Valley favorite courses – South Padre Island in Laguna Vista, River Bend and Valley International Country Club, both in Brownsville, run the gamut when it comes to the question “What makes a winning golf course?”

Read more: Transformation makes lower Valley golf courses winners

Winter Texan Ambassadors wanted

2020 WTT ambassadors img webIf you love coming down to the Rio Grande Valley each winter, you’re invited to become a Winter Texan Ambassador. The job is simple: share with your friends all the good times you have in the Valley each winter – away from the snow and ice. In a place where you can play golf almost any winter day. In a place where your MH & RV resort is a community of its own with lots of friends to share in a whole array of fun activities.

Read more: Winter Texan Ambassadors wanted

Veterans awarded for their valor with quilts

QOV 20 webOn Monday, February 10, Lakewood RV Resort had a beautiful presentation of quilts. The Quilts of Valor were presented to ten Veterans and were made by quilters who may know a Veteran or simply wanted to honor a Veteran.

During the presentation, a Veteran called each recipient to order and shared their personal military story. The quilt maker and a family member or friend opened each quilt, before folding it in half and together each Veteran was wrapped with the quilt they were presented.

Read more: Veterans awarded for their valor with quilts

Winter Texan Fiesta is next month

202402147 Winter TExan Fiesta Bruce Boudreau Performing Courtesy Mission Chamber webGet ready for the ultimate Winter Texan Fiesta experience. Join the Mission Chamber on March 7 at the picturesque Leo Pena Placita Park in Mission, for a day filled with fun, laughter, and celebration.

As a valued member of our community, the chamber invites you to be a part of this vibrant celebration of our Winter Texan residents. The Winter Texan Fiesta promises a day filled with live music, diverse vendors, and complimentary food for the first 1,000 attendees.

Read more: Winter Texan Fiesta is next month

Charro Days starts this weekend

20180215 Charro Days 6906329 webBrownsville is getting ready to celebrate Charro Days. The multi-day event will take place from February 20 through March 9.
The annual fiesta commemorates the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande and is named in honor of the “Charro,” that dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The first Charro Days was celebrated in 1938 and features parades, dances, races, a bullfight, rodeo, concert, a grand ball, and Noche Mexicana. Residents and visitors dressed in the traditional costumes of Mexico and honored the Mexican “Charros.”

Read more: Charro Days starts this weekend

Eat pizza and support kids’ cancer research

On Tuesday, February 25, you can eat at Gatti’s to support the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. If you eat from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gatti’s on 4100 N. 2nd St. and tell the cashier you are there for the fundraiser, a percentage of the bill will go to St. Baldrick’s.

There will also be a large room by the salad bar reserved for St. Baldrick’s supporters.

Read more: Eat pizza and support kids’ cancer research

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