Winter Texan Times

Wintertainers™ gather for benefit concert

Details: Published: Thursday, 27 February 2025 21:40

20180104 Country Rusty Rierson web Three male vocalists are getting together to perform a free Country Gospel Benefit Concert next weekend. The Wintertainers™ will be performing to raise funds for the His Hands Ministries in Penitas. The men performing will be Curt James, Rick McEwen and Rusty Rierson.

They will be performing on Friday, March 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. A will offering will be taken for the organization. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Ice cream and cake will be available after the show. The event will be held at His Hands Ministries at 17214 Salida Del Sol St. in Penitas.

Dance was the theme for MWE concert

Details: Published: Thursday, 27 February 2025 21:35

McAllen WInd Ensemble IMG 20250218 Herb Moering web It was dance time with the 70 plus musicians McAllen Wind Ensemble's February 18 concert as three of the numbers included performances by The Debra Case Dance Academy members. The music director was Roger Olivarez for the free "Let's Dance" concert at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can catch McAllen Wind Ensemble’s last free concert of the season on April 5. (Photo by Herb Moering).

Celebrate Texas Independence Day

Details: Published: Thursday, 27 February 2025 21:25

20220305 Alamo Texas Independence Day HMoering DSC 1037 web Texas celebrates their Independence Day on March 2. It is the day Texas adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. The document was signed by 59 delegates and it officially declared independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas.

In San Antonio, you can find events being held from February 23 through Thursday, March 6. These events honor the 13-day siege leading up to the Alamo. They bring the Alamo’s unique story to life, inspire visitors, and honor all those who lived, fought, and died at the Alamo. You can find out more about the events that will be held on their website at www.thealamo.org/remember/commemoration.

Experience American Indian culture at annual Spring Pow Wow

Details: Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 16:51

20220305 Alton Pow Wow ALB 0060 web The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 55th Annual Nde Daa (Spring) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Homecoming Pow Wow on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. in Alton. Dancing and presentations will be held throughout the day. The event is free.

The Lady and The Gambler to perform

Details: Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 16:25

Leslie IMG 7317 web The Lady and The Gambler will be performing their annual show at the Embassy Suites in McAllen next week. Their performance will be on Tuesday, February 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show features Leslie Blasing and Rick McEwen.

Winter Texan Fiesta is next month

Details: Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 16:17

202402147 Winter TExan Fiesta Bruce Boudreau Performing Courtesy Mission Chamber web Get 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.

Charro Days starts this weekend

Details: Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 16:16

20180215 Charro Days 6906329 web Brownsville 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.”