Winter Texan Times

Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 January 2023 23:06

Valley life wins praise

We all know why Winter Texans come to Valley. When you ask, it’s not only because of the weather, but it’s also because of the friendliness of the people in the Valley, how much there is to do, and how little you have to spend to do the things you love.

This is a reprint of an article published in the February 12, 1988, edition of the Winter Texan Times.

“Valley life wins praise in syndicated column”

Ron Hoover open house has large showing

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 January 2023 21:57

By Herb Moering

There is no getting around it, but it is the pleasant weather that brings visitors to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).

A typical example was the many Winter Texans attending the two-day 16th annual open house at Ron Hoover’s RV & Marine Center in Donna, January 19 and 20. Of course, it’s nice too when Dustin Hoover emphasizes freebees like admission, parking, T-shirts, food, drinks and fun.

Floating Beauty to arrive at IMAS

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 January 2023 21:36

20230125 IMAS FLoating Beauty 1930.388 web The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is pleased to announce the exhibition Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e will be opening February 4, and on display through May 7.

Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e examines the historical perspectives on the depiction of women in art during the Edo Period in Japan (1615 – 1858). This exhibition highlights female characters painted on woodblock prints, all created in the ukiyo-e style. The prints show women in literature, kabuki theatre, poetry, and courtesans as well as geishas of the Yoshiwara district. Wives and mothers from different social classes performing the duties of their station are also portrayed in the woodblocks in order to give us insight into the lives of women in pre-modern Japan. In the tradition of ukiyo-e, women are most often represented in the bijinga (“pictures of beautiful women”) genre. This was the passive, attentive, and demure idea of feminine beauties.

Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years

Details: Published: Wednesday, 18 January 2023 10:56

Winter Texans participate in Texas Citrus Fiesta

Although participation isn’t as abundant as it was years ago, Winter Texans still have fun at the Texas Citrus Fiesta. This year’s Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 12 p.m. in Mission. There will also be a fun fair on Saturday, January 28, and Sunday, January 29 beginning at 10 a.m. on both days. The parade usually runs on Conway Ave. in Mission, from 495 to downtown Mission.

VMHS VITA program opens doors to the community

Details: Published: Wednesday, 18 January 2023 10:05

Veterans Memorial High School Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) students are offering local families the preparation of their 2023 income tax return. This is a free service available for families that have a household income of $60,000 or less annually.

Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years

Details: Published: Wednesday, 11 January 2023 15:29

My how the world has changed

How many of you remember using a computer for the first time?

In our looking back to our previous issues, and our first season of the Winter Texan Times, we see when our writer Virginia Sunderman first used a computer to write an article for submission. It was printed in the January 15, 1988, issue of the Winter Texan Times.

She writes, “This is my first attempt at using a computer to write an article. I am using a computer at the Speer Memorial Library in Mission. The use of the computer is just one of the many advantages the library has to offer the public.”

Sunday Speaker Series presents Living Beyond Borders

Details: Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2023 17:28

20230111 MOSTH Margarita Longoria web The Sunday Speaker Series presentation “Living Beyond Borders: Growing up Mexican in America Book Plática” will feature panelists Margarita Longoria, Trinidad Gonzales and Sylvia Sánchez Garza at 2 p.m. Jan. 15 in the museum’s Courtyard Gallery.

McAllen marathon celebrating 10th anniversary

Details: Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2023 15:21

20230111 SCMarathon Day1 45 min web Each year the City of McAllen hosts the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run where participants have the opportunity to register for a 5K, 10K, Relay Marathon, Half Marathon or Full Marathon.

Ring in the new year with a shelter pup

Details: Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2023 14:54

20230104 PVASPuppy web One of the most challenging times of the year for animal shelters is mating season for puppies and kittens. Shelters all over the country typically see an influx of newborn and young abandoned puppies and kittens starting in early spring and lasting into fall. The intake of these populations usually halts as we head into the winter months, and that's precisely what PVAS was anticipating.

PVAS thanks community for their support

Details: Published: Tuesday, 03 January 2023 22:09

20230104 PVAS Leia 01 web As we reflect upon this past year, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the support you have offered Palm Valley Animal Society in 2022. Only with the continued advocacy from our local and national community can we continue saving lives at the capacity that we do, and we are grateful for each helping hand that has impacted our lifesaving efforts.