OCTOBER 23, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 14 WINTER TEXAN TIMES be selling Native food, art, crafts, jewelry, supplies, and wares. There will also be raffles and cake walks. There is something for everyone. Gourd Dancing will be held at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A Grand Entry will be done at 1 and 7 p.m. At the grand opening ceremonies, dancers will follow the guard into the arena dressed in beautiful regalia. An intermission will be held at 4:30 p.m. The first 55 dancers who register for session one or session two Grand Entry will be eligible for day money. Participants must be in full outfit and dance in the circle for the complete session (three hours). Head staff includes Head Man Dancer CJ Hinojosa (Lipan Apache), Head Lady Dancer Angelica Hinojosa (Choctaw/Seminole), Head Gourd Dancer Mike Gutierrez, Master of Ceremonies Bob Woolery (Chickasaw/Cherokee), and Arena Director Reynaldo Leal III (Lipan Apache). The event also features the southern host drum group Huisache Creek Singers led by Ruben Soto and invited drum group Texas Connection led by Eloy Solis. To volunteer or for more information, contact Robert Soto at (956) 648-8129, robtsoto@aol. com, or Debbie Robertson at (956) 780-4933, debs3573@gmail.com. You can also find information at www.sontree.org, www.lipanapache.org, and on Facebook Konitsaa Nde Native Community. Event organizers would like to thank their sponsors for this year – City of Alton, Lipan Apache of Texas, Son Tree Native Path, Konitsaa Nde Native Community, St. Mark United Methodist Church, Trinity on the Border, and McAllen Grace Brethren Church. POWWOW From pg. 1 RAMBLINGS From pg. 1 vey says, “Brownsville’s residents bring a unique blend of Texas warmth and rich cultural pride, influenced by the city’s border-town heritage. Locals often engage visitors in conversation about the city’s vibrant festivals or its proximity to natural wonders like the Rio Grande.” And of McAllen, it says, “McAllen’s residents are known for their vibrant mix of cultures, offering visitors a taste of true Tex-Mex hospitality. Whether guiding you through a local festival or recommending authentic cuisine, locals go out of their way to ensure travelers feel the warmth of this border town’s unique heritage. Their lively spirit and openness are key to McAllen’s charm.” It just confirms why our winter visitors, you, and others, enjoy visiting the Valley and calling it your winter home – and why we call you family, and you have enveloped the endearing nickname, Winter Texan. We love having you here. It’s always a pleasure to see you return. It keeps us busy, and we are so thankful for that. We appreciate you and everything you bring to the Valley, to our residents, and to the parks where you reside. While here, we hope to keep you informed with the news that matters to you, sharing events that might interest you, and publishing stories that you care about. If there is something you think we should know about, someone you think we should know, share it with us. Send us an email to news@ wintertexantimes.com. We love hearing from you, seeing photos of what you are doing, and catching up on the activities you are participating in. Share your news with us, and we just might share it with the rest of our readers.
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