Winter Texan Times - Newshttps://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks.feed2024-03-29T02:22:34-05:00Winter Texan Timeswebmaster@wintertexantimes.comJoomla! - Open Source Content ManagementWinter Texans help The Landmark celebrate Dr. Seuss, reading 2024-03-20T19:56:03-05:002024-03-20T19:56:03-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4740-winter-texans-help-the-landmark-celebrate-dr-seuss-reading.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_Winter-Texan-Dr-web.gif" width="270" height="350" alt="20240320 Winter Texan Dr web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photos by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Seuss would have loved looking over children’s shoulders as they worked to create “The Cat in the Hat” masks from paper plates, color crayons and glue. Or watching their One Fish, Two Fish red-bucket game where children fished for prizes at The Landmark on Tower, a unique Alamo restaurant that features a large courtyard bordered by several food trucks.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4740-winter-texans-help-the-landmark-celebrate-dr-seuss-reading.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_Winter-Texan-Dr-web.gif" width="270" height="350" alt="20240320 Winter Texan Dr web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photos by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Seuss would have loved looking over children’s shoulders as they worked to create “The Cat in the Hat” masks from paper plates, color crayons and glue. Or watching their One Fish, Two Fish red-bucket game where children fished for prizes at The Landmark on Tower, a unique Alamo restaurant that features a large courtyard bordered by several food trucks.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4740-winter-texans-help-the-landmark-celebrate-dr-seuss-reading.html">Read More ...</a></p>Trophy Gardens showcases residents’ talents2024-03-20T19:52:35-05:002024-03-20T19:52:35-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4739-trophy-gardens-showcases-residents-talents.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/2024-Stained-Glass-web.gif" width="300" height="189" alt="2024 Stained Glass web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The residents at Trophy Gardens recently put on an expo showcasing the many arts and crafts they have completed during the season. Residents showcased their wood projects, paintings, diamond art, quilting and knitting projects, card making skills, China paintings, stained glass, and so much more. These projects are mostly completed at the park, but some residents work on their projects year-round.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4739-trophy-gardens-showcases-residents-talents.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/2024-Stained-Glass-web.gif" width="300" height="189" alt="2024 Stained Glass web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The residents at Trophy Gardens recently put on an expo showcasing the many arts and crafts they have completed during the season. Residents showcased their wood projects, paintings, diamond art, quilting and knitting projects, card making skills, China paintings, stained glass, and so much more. These projects are mostly completed at the park, but some residents work on their projects year-round.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4739-trophy-gardens-showcases-residents-talents.html">Read More ...</a></p>Winter Texans stuff Easter baskets2024-03-20T19:48:34-05:002024-03-20T19:48:34-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4738-winter-texans-stuff-easter-baskets.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_FUMC_Easter-BAskets-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="20240320 FUMC Easter BAskets web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />During a recent Hands and Feet meeting, Winter Texans and other First United Methodist Church (McAllen) family members made Easter baskets for Estrella’s House (Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties). This has become an annual tradition for the church and is always a lot of fun.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4738-winter-texans-stuff-easter-baskets.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_FUMC_Easter-BAskets-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="20240320 FUMC Easter BAskets web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />During a recent Hands and Feet meeting, Winter Texans and other First United Methodist Church (McAllen) family members made Easter baskets for Estrella’s House (Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties). This has become an annual tradition for the church and is always a lot of fun.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4738-winter-texans-stuff-easter-baskets.html">Read More ...</a></p>Winners of 8-Ball Tournament recognized2024-03-20T19:45:46-05:002024-03-20T19:45:46-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4737-winners-of-8-ball-tournament-recognized.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Pool-Tournament-Winners-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="Pool Tournament Winners web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />An 8 Ball Tournament was held at Pleasant Valley Resort, organized by Claude Lemay and Denise Eaton on March 11, 2024. From left to right are Claude Lemay, organizer; Louis H. Therrien, 4th place $75; Denis Gaudet, 3rd place $100; Yvon Carpentier, 1st place $300; Stew McCrue, 2nd place $150; Real Morin, 5th place $50; and Richard Stader, 6th place $50.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Pool-Tournament-Winners-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="Pool Tournament Winners web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />An 8 Ball Tournament was held at Pleasant Valley Resort, organized by Claude Lemay and Denise Eaton on March 11, 2024. From left to right are Claude Lemay, organizer; Louis H. Therrien, 4th place $75; Denis Gaudet, 3rd place $100; Yvon Carpentier, 1st place $300; Stew McCrue, 2nd place $150; Real Morin, 5th place $50; and Richard Stader, 6th place $50.</span></p>Royal Palms MH Park celebrates St. Patrick's Day2024-03-20T19:44:14-05:002024-03-20T19:44:14-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4736-royal-palms-mh-park-celebrates-st-patrick-s-day.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_St-web.gif" width="300" height="201" alt="20240320 St web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />St. Patrick's Day was celebrated a day earlier on Saturday with the annual parade at Royal Palms MH Park in Alamo. Leading the parade were the king and queen, Tim Fischer and Carrol Moering.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4736-royal-palms-mh-park-celebrates-st-patrick-s-day.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240320_St-web.gif" width="300" height="201" alt="20240320 St web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />St. Patrick's Day was celebrated a day earlier on Saturday with the annual parade at Royal Palms MH Park in Alamo. Leading the parade were the king and queen, Tim Fischer and Carrol Moering.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4736-royal-palms-mh-park-celebrates-st-patrick-s-day.html">Read More ...</a></p>Winter Texans have places to go, things to do2024-03-15T13:26:32-05:002024-03-15T13:26:32-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4745-winter-texans-have-places-to-go-things-to-do.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20161208_McAllen-Performing-Arts-Center-web.gif" width="300" height="200" alt="20161208 McAllen Performing Arts Center web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Winter Texans have places throughout the Valley they can visit. There are sites to see, things to do, parks to visit, and more. There is a wide range of places to go and things to do from Rio Grande City all the way down to South Padre Island.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The Valley is full of history. There are forts in Rio Grande City and Brownsville, a battlefield from the Mexican American war in Brownsville, and more. Fort Brown in Brownsville features an old morgue, captain’s quarters, and the old hospital. Mission has the La Lomita Church, where the city got its name.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4745-winter-texans-have-places-to-go-things-to-do.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20161208_McAllen-Performing-Arts-Center-web.gif" width="300" height="200" alt="20161208 McAllen Performing Arts Center web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Winter Texans have places throughout the Valley they can visit. There are sites to see, things to do, parks to visit, and more. There is a wide range of places to go and things to do from Rio Grande City all the way down to South Padre Island.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The Valley is full of history. There are forts in Rio Grande City and Brownsville, a battlefield from the Mexican American war in Brownsville, and more. Fort Brown in Brownsville features an old morgue, captain’s quarters, and the old hospital. Mission has the La Lomita Church, where the city got its name.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4745-winter-texans-have-places-to-go-things-to-do.html">Read More ...</a></p>Rio Grande Valley parks feature top Wintertainers™2024-03-15T13:19:14-05:002024-03-15T13:19:14-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4743-rio-grande-valley-parks-feature-top-wintertainers.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/FB_IMG_1709841753535-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="FB IMG 1709841753535 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The Rio Grande Valley's Winter Texan scene isn't the quiet, gem in the rough secret that it once was.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">For the winter visitors, that's a good thing – especially when it comes to entertainment. Winter Texans are known for having fun. The Valley provides tons of it too.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">More and more Wintertainers™ are coming to the Valley to entertain Winter Texans. The growth can be attributed to entertainers like Gordy and Debbie who came to the Valley nearly 15 years ago and were an immediate hit. When they returned home, they spread the word and brought some friends down.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4743-rio-grande-valley-parks-feature-top-wintertainers.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/FB_IMG_1709841753535-web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="FB IMG 1709841753535 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The Rio Grande Valley's Winter Texan scene isn't the quiet, gem in the rough secret that it once was.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">For the winter visitors, that's a good thing – especially when it comes to entertainment. Winter Texans are known for having fun. The Valley provides tons of it too.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">More and more Wintertainers™ are coming to the Valley to entertain Winter Texans. The growth can be attributed to entertainers like Gordy and Debbie who came to the Valley nearly 15 years ago and were an immediate hit. When they returned home, they spread the word and brought some friends down.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4743-rio-grande-valley-parks-feature-top-wintertainers.html">Read More ...</a></p>Forget the glass slipper – give me clogging shoes!2024-03-14T18:54:58-05:002024-03-14T18:54:58-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4723-forget-the-glass-slipper-give-me-clogging-shoes.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Margarita-Cloggers-Carolyn-Pullen-Sally-Lynch-Bub-Harper-Peggy-Harper-web.gif" width="300" height="256" alt="Margarita Cloggers Carolyn Pullen Sally Lynch Bub Harper Peggy Harper web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Submitted by Carolyn Pullen</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">On February 27, the Margarita Cloggers at Greengate Grove RV Park hosted the RGV Clogging Fun Dance. There were four clogging groups from the Valley in attendance. Angelika Eleni, a professional Irish dancer, demonstrated different Irish dances/steps and then taught us a step from Seon nos (pronounced “shan-nos”) which means “old style” in Irish, that we could use in our clog dances.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4723-forget-the-glass-slipper-give-me-clogging-shoes.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Margarita-Cloggers-Carolyn-Pullen-Sally-Lynch-Bub-Harper-Peggy-Harper-web.gif" width="300" height="256" alt="Margarita Cloggers Carolyn Pullen Sally Lynch Bub Harper Peggy Harper web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Submitted by Carolyn Pullen</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">On February 27, the Margarita Cloggers at Greengate Grove RV Park hosted the RGV Clogging Fun Dance. There were four clogging groups from the Valley in attendance. Angelika Eleni, a professional Irish dancer, demonstrated different Irish dances/steps and then taught us a step from Seon nos (pronounced “shan-nos”) which means “old style” in Irish, that we could use in our clog dances.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4723-forget-the-glass-slipper-give-me-clogging-shoes.html">Read More ...</a></p>Auction and Ropa Style Show raises over $10k2024-03-14T11:29:17-05:002024-03-14T11:29:17-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4721-auction-and-ropa-style-show-raises-over-10k.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Auction-Cindy-with-bid-sign-web.gif" width="203" height="350" alt="Auction Cindy with bid sign web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photos by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Alamo Palms RV Resort’s Scholarship Committee has raised over $10,000 so far this year in its two major fundraising events – an auction and a Ropa Style Show.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Through generous resident donations, these two events over the past decade have provided over $100,000 in scholarships for Alamo’s high school (PSJA Memorial) seniors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Residents say that while they have been entertained, they also enjoyed giving their time, talent, and money to make these unique events a success for such a worthy cause.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4721-auction-and-ropa-style-show-raises-over-10k.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Auction-Cindy-with-bid-sign-web.gif" width="203" height="350" alt="Auction Cindy with bid sign web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photos by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Alamo Palms RV Resort’s Scholarship Committee has raised over $10,000 so far this year in its two major fundraising events – an auction and a Ropa Style Show.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Through generous resident donations, these two events over the past decade have provided over $100,000 in scholarships for Alamo’s high school (PSJA Memorial) seniors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Residents say that while they have been entertained, they also enjoyed giving their time, talent, and money to make these unique events a success for such a worthy cause.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4721-auction-and-ropa-style-show-raises-over-10k.html">Read More ...</a></p>Dale Aalderink keeps Biking on2024-03-14T11:27:42-05:002024-03-14T11:27:42-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4720-dale-aalderink-keeps-biking-on.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Dale-Aalderink-Palm-Gardens-RV-Park-web.gif" width="300" height="304" alt="Dale Aalderink Palm Gardens RV Park web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Ruth Filz</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">On Saturday, February 24, the Henry Roberts Memorial 33rd Annual Jalapeno 100 bike ride took place in Harlingen. Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen has been involved with the ride since 2000 when three couples started sponsoring a rest stop for riders. The park has continued sponsoring a rest stop every year since.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">In addition, to sponsoring the rest stop, the park has had several riders take part in the ride over the years. This year, we had four riders – Dale Aalderink, Nancy Van Nest, Tim Van Nest, and Richard Waufle.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4720-dale-aalderink-keeps-biking-on.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Dale-Aalderink-Palm-Gardens-RV-Park-web.gif" width="300" height="304" alt="Dale Aalderink Palm Gardens RV Park web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Ruth Filz</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">On Saturday, February 24, the Henry Roberts Memorial 33rd Annual Jalapeno 100 bike ride took place in Harlingen. Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen has been involved with the ride since 2000 when three couples started sponsoring a rest stop for riders. The park has continued sponsoring a rest stop every year since.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">In addition, to sponsoring the rest stop, the park has had several riders take part in the ride over the years. This year, we had four riders – Dale Aalderink, Nancy Van Nest, Tim Van Nest, and Richard Waufle.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4720-dale-aalderink-keeps-biking-on.html">Read More ...</a></p>La Floresta holds golf tournament2024-03-14T11:25:42-05:002024-03-14T11:25:42-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4719-la-floresta-holds-golf-tournament.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240313_123_122_USE-THIS-ONE-web.gif" width="212" height="350" alt="20240313 123 122 USE THIS ONE web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Another great event happened at our beautiful La Floresta RV Park near Mercedes. We had our championship par-3 golf tournament for both men and women. The winner of the men's was Ken Webb and the winner of the women’s was Darla Strait. In celebration of this, we had free pizza and drinks provided by the golf committee. The bonus of this Awards party was CanAm put on an amazing dance for us. (Submitted by Darla Strait)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240313_123_122_USE-THIS-ONE-web.gif" width="212" height="350" alt="20240313 123 122 USE THIS ONE web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Another great event happened at our beautiful La Floresta RV Park near Mercedes. We had our championship par-3 golf tournament for both men and women. The winner of the men's was Ken Webb and the winner of the women’s was Darla Strait. In celebration of this, we had free pizza and drinks provided by the golf committee. The bonus of this Awards party was CanAm put on an amazing dance for us. (Submitted by Darla Strait)</span></p>Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament held2024-03-14T11:17:18-05:002024-03-14T11:17:18-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4718-larry-debuse-invitational-golf-tournament-held-2.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240313_Larry-Debuse-Invitational_IMG_4398-002-crop-web.gif" width="300" height="274" alt="20240313 Larry Debuse Invitational IMG 4398 002 crop web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Submitted by Darrell Roberts</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Larry and Susan DeBuse, formerly of Greengate Grove in Palmview, were honored at the Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament, held at Shary Golf Course on March 6, 2024. The DeBuse family has returned to their home in Bella Vista, AR, as Larry continues his fight against Parkinson’s Disease.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4718-larry-debuse-invitational-golf-tournament-held-2.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240313_Larry-Debuse-Invitational_IMG_4398-002-crop-web.gif" width="300" height="274" alt="20240313 Larry Debuse Invitational IMG 4398 002 crop web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Submitted by Darrell Roberts</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Larry and Susan DeBuse, formerly of Greengate Grove in Palmview, were honored at the Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament, held at Shary Golf Course on March 6, 2024. The DeBuse family has returned to their home in Bella Vista, AR, as Larry continues his fight against Parkinson’s Disease.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4718-larry-debuse-invitational-golf-tournament-held-2.html">Read More ...</a></p>Park thanks friends for their service2024-03-14T11:16:18-05:002024-03-14T11:16:18-05:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4717-park-thanks-friends-for-their-service.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/PXL_20240310_153006873-web.gif" width="300" height="169" alt="PXL 20240310 153006873 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Country Palms RV Park recently celebrated their good friends, Tom and Sandy Shouse. Tom has served as an outstanding minister at their church for approximately 20 years. The park thanked both of them for their service. “We wish you happiness in the next chapter of your retirement and safe travel. God bless you both.” Submitted by Ellen Coultas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/PXL_20240310_153006873-web.gif" width="300" height="169" alt="PXL 20240310 153006873 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Country Palms RV Park recently celebrated their good friends, Tom and Sandy Shouse. Tom has served as an outstanding minister at their church for approximately 20 years. The park thanked both of them for their service. “We wish you happiness in the next chapter of your retirement and safe travel. God bless you both.” Submitted by Ellen Coultas</span></p>Bonham’s Bears Annual Teddy Bear Giveaway2024-03-08T13:53:05-06:002024-03-08T13:53:05-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4701-bonham-s-bears-annual-teddy-bear-giveaway.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">By Maple Frye</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Loaves-and-Fishes-Ruben-Garza-and-Rachel-Carter-web.gif" width="350" height="300" alt="Loaves and Fishes Ruben Garza and Rachel Carter web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Bonham’s Bears is an all-volunteer group with members from other parks but based at Green Bay South. We make teddy bears and donate them to first responders and children support organizations. On February 15, we gave away 375 teddy bears to eight organizations. Mama Bear is Rachel Carter. We asked the organizations about their work and how our teddy bears helped. Here are their comments.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Loaves-and-Fishes-Ruben-Garza-and-Rachel-Carter-web.gif" width="350" height="300" alt="Loaves and Fishes Ruben Garza and Rachel Carter web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Bonham’s Bears is an all-volunteer group with members from other parks but based at Green Bay South. We make teddy bears and donate them to first responders and children support organizations. On February 15, we gave away 375 teddy bears to eight organizations. Mama Bear is Rachel Carter. We asked the organizations about their work and how our teddy bears helped. Here are their comments.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4701-bonham-s-bears-annual-teddy-bear-giveaway.html">Read More ...</a></p>Mission Bell/Trade Winds host car show2024-03-07T22:05:24-06:002024-03-07T22:05:24-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4700-mission-bell-trade-winds-host-car-show.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Mission Bell/Trade Winds RV & MH Resort will be hosting a car show this weekend, Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Come and see great cars, eat some good food, and listen to live music by Rusty Rierson. Admission is two canned food times to be donated to a local food pantry.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Car registration is being held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Entry fee is $15 per vehicle. If you have any questions, call Doug at (419) 266-6347.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Awards will be given in several categories starting at 1:45 p.m. Categories are Best in Show, Best MoPar, Best Turck, Best Foreign, Best GM, Best Ford, and Best Motorcycle.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Mission Bell is located at 1711 E. Business Hwy. 83 in Mission.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Mission Bell/Trade Winds RV & MH Resort will be hosting a car show this weekend, Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Come and see great cars, eat some good food, and listen to live music by Rusty Rierson. Admission is two canned food times to be donated to a local food pantry.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Car registration is being held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Entry fee is $15 per vehicle. If you have any questions, call Doug at (419) 266-6347.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Awards will be given in several categories starting at 1:45 p.m. Categories are Best in Show, Best MoPar, Best Turck, Best Foreign, Best GM, Best Ford, and Best Motorcycle.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Mission Bell is located at 1711 E. Business Hwy. 83 in Mission.</span></p>Pleasant Valley Ranch holds pool tournament2024-03-07T22:01:50-06:002024-03-07T22:01:50-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4699-pleasant-valley-ranch-holds-pool-tournament.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Pool-Tournament-Photo-web.gif" width="263" height="350" alt="Pool Tournament Photo web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />A pool tournament was held February 12 at Pleasant Valley Ranch. Left to right are Matthew Moe and Roy Thompson, third place; Yvon Carpentier and Claude Lemay, first place; and Robert Seals and Paul Terbening, second place. Another tournament will be held at Pleasant Valley Resort March 11 at 9 a.m. It will be an 8 ball in hand tournament with a 32-player maximum, double elimination. $25 fee for each player. If 32 players are reached, the purse will be $700 divided to the six first players with $300 to the winner. If you want to participate, please call Claude Lemay at (613) 699-4185.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Pool-Tournament-Photo-web.gif" width="263" height="350" alt="Pool Tournament Photo web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />A pool tournament was held February 12 at Pleasant Valley Ranch. Left to right are Matthew Moe and Roy Thompson, third place; Yvon Carpentier and Claude Lemay, first place; and Robert Seals and Paul Terbening, second place. Another tournament will be held at Pleasant Valley Resort March 11 at 9 a.m. It will be an 8 ball in hand tournament with a 32-player maximum, double elimination. $25 fee for each player. If 32 players are reached, the purse will be $700 divided to the six first players with $300 to the winner. If you want to participate, please call Claude Lemay at (613) 699-4185.</span></p>Palm Gardens Ladies learn about the Border Patrol2024-03-07T21:59:00-06:002024-03-07T21:59:00-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4698-palm-gardens-ladies-learn-about-the-border-patrol.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Ladies-Luncheon-01-web.gif" width="350" height="263" alt="Ladies Luncheon 01 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />by Ruth Filz</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Monthly, ladies from Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen head out in the Valley looking for new places to enjoy lunch and then venture off to visit some of the wonderful attractions the Valley and the island have to offer. In February the group decided to stay in the park and invite the gentlemen to join them for a catered lunch. After lunch, Agent Rudy Rodriguez from the Harlingen Border Patrol Station met with the group to provide background on the Border Patrol, talk about what is happening in the Valley and answer attendees’ questions.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Monthly, ladies from Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen head out in the Valley looking for new places to enjoy lunch and then venture off to visit some of the wonderful attractions the Valley and the island have to offer. In February the group decided to stay in the park and invite the gentlemen to join them for a catered lunch. After lunch, Agent Rudy Rodriguez from the Harlingen Border Patrol Station met with the group to provide background on the Border Patrol, talk about what is happening in the Valley and answer attendees’ questions.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4698-palm-gardens-ladies-learn-about-the-border-patrol.html">Read More ...</a></p>14-Hour ‘Dirt Oval Cup’ to kick off Annual RGV RC Event2024-02-28T17:35:36-06:002024-02-28T17:35:36-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4690-14-hour-dirt-oval-cup-to-kick-off-annual-rgv-rc-event.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240228_Mike-prepping-the-RC-track-web.gif" width="350" height="313" alt="20240228 Mike prepping the RC track web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photo by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">To encourage RC racing in the Valley, New Sun Racing is sponsoring a 14-hour RGV “Dirt Oval Cup” race day on Saturday, March 2. Held at Alamo Palms RV Resort’s hard-packed dirt oval, races will begin with pits opening at 8 a.m. and continuing until 10 p.m.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">“This is the first of what is intended to be an annual celebration of the RC community,” Race Director Mike Fleming said. “I really like that it’s a Valley wide racing tournament.”</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4690-14-hour-dirt-oval-cup-to-kick-off-annual-rgv-rc-event.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240228_Mike-prepping-the-RC-track-web.gif" width="350" height="313" alt="20240228 Mike prepping the RC track web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Barb Zanetti</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Photo by Dennis Zanetti</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">To encourage RC racing in the Valley, New Sun Racing is sponsoring a 14-hour RGV “Dirt Oval Cup” race day on Saturday, March 2. Held at Alamo Palms RV Resort’s hard-packed dirt oval, races will begin with pits opening at 8 a.m. and continuing until 10 p.m.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">“This is the first of what is intended to be an annual celebration of the RC community,” Race Director Mike Fleming said. “I really like that it’s a Valley wide racing tournament.”</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4690-14-hour-dirt-oval-cup-to-kick-off-annual-rgv-rc-event.html">Read More ...</a></p>Book tells of war, traveling, and love2024-02-28T17:33:24-06:002024-02-28T17:33:24-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4689-book-tells-of-war-traveling-and-love.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240228_Julia-Peck_Book-Signing_HMoering_DSC_1200---Copy-web.gif" width="350" height="234" alt="20240228 Julia Peck Book Signing HMoering DSC 1200 Copy web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Herb Moering</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">True life adventures of a former globe-trotting British subject, born in England in 1934, were unveiled at a book signing Friday afternoon at Val’s Kountry Corral RV Park in Mission.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Julia Stanton Peck’s book, Julia and Peter, recounts several decades of traveling the world, to more than 40 countries with her late husband Peter, a fashion photographer, who worked for many national companies from his studio in London, England. The book is also a love story about the couple who were friends for 20 years after meeting in 1982. They married 20 years later on February 2, 2002, and 12 days later on Valentine’s Day, they purchased the 112-site Val’s Kountry Corral RV Park.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">True life adventures of a former globe-trotting British subject, born in England in 1934, were unveiled at a book signing Friday afternoon at Val’s Kountry Corral RV Park in Mission.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Julia Stanton Peck’s book, Julia and Peter, recounts several decades of traveling the world, to more than 40 countries with her late husband Peter, a fashion photographer, who worked for many national companies from his studio in London, England. The book is also a love story about the couple who were friends for 20 years after meeting in 1982. They married 20 years later on February 2, 2002, and 12 days later on Valentine’s Day, they purchased the 112-site Val’s Kountry Corral RV Park.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4689-book-tells-of-war-traveling-and-love.html">Read More ...</a></p>Country Palms Ladies present fun fashion show2024-02-28T17:11:42-06:002024-02-28T17:11:42-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4686-country-palms-ladies-present-fun-fashion-show.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/PXL_20240214_224637672-web.gif" width="350" height="197" alt="PXL 20240214 224637672 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />A fun fashion show was presented by ladies from Country Palms RV Park in San Juan at their Valentine’s party. A delicious meal followed the entertainment. Ladies selected their own theme. The outfits included a valentine present, our Statue of Liberty, a can-can dancer, flower child, a card shark, and a day at the beach many years ago. Other themes were a hula dancer, bib overalls with baby bibs, lady dressed to the 9's, and a bag lady.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/PXL_20240214_224637672-web.gif" width="350" height="197" alt="PXL 20240214 224637672 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />A fun fashion show was presented by ladies from Country Palms RV Park in San Juan at their Valentine’s party. A delicious meal followed the entertainment. Ladies selected their own theme. The outfits included a valentine present, our Statue of Liberty, a can-can dancer, flower child, a card shark, and a day at the beach many years ago. Other themes were a hula dancer, bib overalls with baby bibs, lady dressed to the 9's, and a bag lady.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p>Festival of Tables brings Red Hatters together for fun2024-02-14T19:54:37-06:002024-02-14T19:54:37-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4669-festival-of-tables-brings-red-hatters-together-for-fun.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/IMG_1682-PAGE-ONE-web.gif" width="350" height="233" alt="IMG 1682 PAGE ONE web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Carina A. Brunson</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The banquet hall at Victoria Palms was full of color last week during this year’s Festival of Tables event. Of course, the most prominent of colors were the festive red hats and beautiful purple attire that most of the ladies were wearing. There was only one exception – Me! I had on my pink hat and lavender shirt. Seeing as I have a year left before I reach 50, I am wearing pink as much as I can.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4669-festival-of-tables-brings-red-hatters-together-for-fun.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/IMG_1682-PAGE-ONE-web.gif" width="350" height="233" alt="IMG 1682 PAGE ONE web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />By Carina A. Brunson</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The banquet hall at Victoria Palms was full of color last week during this year’s Festival of Tables event. Of course, the most prominent of colors were the festive red hats and beautiful purple attire that most of the ladies were wearing. There was only one exception – Me! I had on my pink hat and lavender shirt. Seeing as I have a year left before I reach 50, I am wearing pink as much as I can.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4669-festival-of-tables-brings-red-hatters-together-for-fun.html">Read More ...</a></p>Creative Quilters hold annual quilt show2024-02-08T15:16:27-06:002024-02-08T15:16:27-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4645-creative-quilters-hold-annual-quilt-show.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The Creative Quilters at Casa Del Valle will be holding their 19th annual quilt show on Tuesday, February 20. The Bright World of Quilting is the theme for this year’s show.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be an entry fee of $2 which includes the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">During the show, there will be vendors, scissor sharpening and a “New To You” shop. In addition, Creative Quilter will be giving demonstrations.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4645-creative-quilters-hold-annual-quilt-show.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The Creative Quilters at Casa Del Valle will be holding their 19th annual quilt show on Tuesday, February 20. The Bright World of Quilting is the theme for this year’s show.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be an entry fee of $2 which includes the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">During the show, there will be vendors, scissor sharpening and a “New To You” shop. In addition, Creative Quilter will be giving demonstrations.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4645-creative-quilters-hold-annual-quilt-show.html">Read More ...</a></p>Kansas Day celebration was a grand event2024-02-08T15:20:44-06:002024-02-08T15:20:44-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4647-kansas-day-celebration-was-a-grand-event.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><em><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/Kansas-Day-Collage-web.gif" width="350" height="350" alt="Kansas Day Collage web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Submitted by Larry Schmitt</span></em></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">On January 24, 2024, one-hundred-forty (140) Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861, admission to the Union. What was super special is that twenty-two (22) Kansans joined the group for their first time. YAY!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">On January 24, 2024, one-hundred-forty (140) Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861, admission to the Union. What was super special is that twenty-two (22) Kansans joined the group for their first time. YAY!!</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4647-kansas-day-celebration-was-a-grand-event.html">Read More ...</a></p>Alamo police and fire departments caught speeding at raceway 2024-01-26T13:49:50-06:002024-01-26T13:49:50-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4618-alamo-police-and-fire-departments-caught-speeding-at-raceway.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><em><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/RC-Car-Article_3_web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="RC Car Article 3 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Story and Photos by Linda Sauer</span></em></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Alamo City Police and Fire Departments weren’t chasing speeding and wrecked vehicles recently; they were chasing and wrecking each other at a radio-controlled racetrack in Alamo.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Winter Gardens Raceway in Winter Ranch RV Resort was blessed with sunny skies and warm balmy breezes on Saturday, January 13 as Raceway club members again hosted the Alamo City Police and Fire Departments in a competition with radio-controlled cars. Race cars were provided courtesy of New Sun Racing and several Raceway club members. Adding a unique touch to the day’s races were two custom trucks; one a red truck with Alamo Fire Department decals; the other a blue truck with Alamo Police Department decals.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4618-alamo-police-and-fire-departments-caught-speeding-at-raceway.html">Read More ...</a></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/RC-Car-Article_3_web.gif" width="300" height="225" alt="RC Car Article 3 web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />Story and Photos by Linda Sauer</span></em></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Alamo City Police and Fire Departments weren’t chasing speeding and wrecked vehicles recently; they were chasing and wrecking each other at a radio-controlled racetrack in Alamo.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Winter Gardens Raceway in Winter Ranch RV Resort was blessed with sunny skies and warm balmy breezes on Saturday, January 13 as Raceway club members again hosted the Alamo City Police and Fire Departments in a competition with radio-controlled cars. Race cars were provided courtesy of New Sun Racing and several Raceway club members. Adding a unique touch to the day’s races were two custom trucks; one a red truck with Alamo Fire Department decals; the other a blue truck with Alamo Police Department decals.</span></p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4618-alamo-police-and-fire-departments-caught-speeding-at-raceway.html">Read More ...</a></p>Helping Hands Quilting Group plans quilt show2024-01-24T18:54:10-06:002024-01-24T18:54:10-06:00https://www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/4610-helping-hands-quilting-group-plans-quilt-show.htmlgraphicsgraphics@wintertexantimes.com<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240124_Alamo-Rec-Veh-Quilt-Show_web.gif" width="300" height="248" alt="20240124 Alamo Rec Veh Quilt Show web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The Helping Hands Quilting Group of Alamo Rec. Veh. Park presents their 23rd Annual Quilt and Hobby show “When Life Give You Scraps, Make a Quilt.”</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The event will be held on Thursday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be door prizes, raffle baskets, demonstrations, and fabric vendors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">A quilt was sewn by Helping Hands members Arlene Fuller and Coral Cox for a door prize. A donation of $2 is asked for admission. All proceeds benefit the Helping Hands Quilting Group.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Alamo Rec Veh Park is located at 1320 W. Frontage Rd., in Alamo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img src="https://wintertexantimes.com/images/stories/2023/20240124_Alamo-Rec-Veh-Quilt-Show_web.gif" width="300" height="248" alt="20240124 Alamo Rec Veh Quilt Show web" style="margin: 5px; float: left;" />The Helping Hands Quilting Group of Alamo Rec. Veh. Park presents their 23rd Annual Quilt and Hobby show “When Life Give You Scraps, Make a Quilt.”</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">The event will be held on Thursday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be door prizes, raffle baskets, demonstrations, and fabric vendors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">A quilt was sewn by Helping Hands members Arlene Fuller and Coral Cox for a door prize. A donation of $2 is asked for admission. All proceeds benefit the Helping Hands Quilting Group.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Alamo Rec Veh Park is located at 1320 W. Frontage Rd., in Alamo.</span></p>