As it is with every season, it eventually must come to an end – and we hate to see it end, but we know we have next season to look forward to. We always enjoy your time with us, and our time with you, and we will surely miss you while you are gone.
By Barb Zanetti
Photos by Dennis Zanetti
Editor's Note: The first half of this story appeared in our March 25, 2026 print edition. If you have already read the first half, and want to jump to the second half, CLICK HERE.
A ‘Classy Quilter’ Teacher Who’s Making a Difference
Joining forces with others, Elaine Snyder helped Alamo Palms Resort and its Classy Quilter group become one of the top in the Valley – one quilter at a time.
By Herb Moering
For the 50th year Tourist Day was started on Saturday, March 21 with delegations from the U.S. side and from the Mexican side meeting at the center of the Progreso International Bridge to exchange greetings and some gifts.
Seven Oaks Resort residents spent a lot of their time this season doing service in their community.
In December, residents participated in the “Laying of the Wreaths” at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery. A number of guests went over to help tie the ribbons on and others were there to help lay wreaths at the ceremony on Sat., December 13th.
At Country Palms, there’s always something fun happening. Residents often gather in the clubhouse to enjoy card games and other casual games together.
After a massive amount of track upgrades over the summer the Alamo Palms RC Chargers had quite a season. Upgrades included new dirt, new retaining wall, new configurations, and a whole new digital timing system and information screens. The chargers hosted not only an RC swap meet at the beginning of the season but also partnered with their title sponsor of New Sun Racing and hosted the 2026 RGV Dirt Oval Cup.
The El Valle del Sol and El Valle de Luna community members recently gathered for several memorable events celebrating service and fellowship.
Read more: El Valle del Sol and El Valle de Luna celebrate service and fellowship
La Floresta RV Resort's club champions
Rodger Vanderville is presenting the winners of ladies club champion to Darla Strait and men's to Frank Hartin.
Reigning over the St. Patrick's Day activities at Royal Palms Mobile Home Park in Alamo were queen Michael Whalen and King Wally Williams, who led the traditional parade.
Jennifer Kirkland, of Tip O Texas, on a Tour of Ancestral Spirits in Roma, TX. There were three different tastings of Mescal and visitors learned the history of this type of tequila.
The McAllen Wind Ensemble invites the Rio Grande Valley community to experience an exhilarating evening of rhythm, passion, and cultural celebration with Viva La Música on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
Read more: The McAllen Wind Ensemble presents “Viva La Música”
With diabetes cases surging nationwide, awareness can’t wait.
Currently, 40 million Americans, about 12% of the population, are living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while 115 million more have prediabetes, an elevated blood sugar condition that often progresses to type 2 diabetes without timely intervention.
Peak season at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is winding down, but there are still a lot of things happening at the park. This month, the park is featuring some of their usual programs as well as a couple of special events.
The Mission Lions Club proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating 100 years of service to the Mission community and the Rio Grande Valley. This special milestone will be marked with a Community Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lions Park (1500 E. Kika de la Garza Loop) in Mission.
Read more: Mission Lions Club celebrates 100 years of service
Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to take flight into the fascinating world of bats during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Bats in Palms,” with Environmental Education Specialist Josue Ayala on Thursday, April 2, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Acclaimed Rio Grande Valley novelist Oscar Cásares set out to share the story of growing up on the Texas–Mexico border with his 10-year-old daughter, Elena. To do so, Cásares and photographer Joel Salcido traveled the length of the Rio Grande—from El Paso and Juárez to Brownsville and Matamoros—capturing the roots, memories, and quiet complexities of life along the border.
Goliad, TX - The Texas Historical Commission’s Presidio La Bahía State Historic Site will once again bring the Texas Revolution to life during the 40th Annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program on March 28 and 29, when reenactors and living history interpreters recreate the dramatic moments of March 1836.
Read more: Witness the sights and sounds of the Texas Revolution at Presidio La Bahía
Once again Trophy Gardens RV Resort residents presented a great turnout of entries for Alamo’s Texas Independence Day Parade celebration on March 7.
Read more: Alamo area Winter Texans have fun in Alamo parade
Larry and Susan DeBuse, formerly of Greengate Grove in Palmview, were honored at the 5th Annual Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament, held at El Nino Golf Course on March 4. The DeBuse family has returned to their home in Bella Vista, AR, as Larry continues his fight against Parkinson’s Disease.
Winter Texans, and converted Texans, packed the Leo Pena Placita Park on Friday, March 6 for Mission’s annual Winter Texan Fiesta. The event drew quite a crowd this year, leaving barely any space for sitting in the Placita. Many gathered around the walls to watch the entertainment. I am sure it was partly due to the great weather – although it was a bit windy, and a little warm.
