Valley Star AWARDS SHOW 14TH Annual Brought to you by Find show ticket outlets on Page 27 Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 38, No. 14 © 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, January 15, 2025 INDEX Events Calendar p 4 Reunions p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 On The Road p 14 Taste of the Valley p 19 Business Guide p 23 Classifieds p 24 Coupon Index p 26 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 20 I hope everyone has had a good start to the near year so far. Besides the normal busy-ness of business, we have been pretty laid back around here. This week we are going to be out at the Ron Hoover Open House and we’re going to stop by Claton Homes anniversary celebration as well. This is when things start getting busy for us, and you. More of you are in the Valley now that the holidays have passed. And because of that, there are more events, more reunions, and more fun for you to have. We have gotten to see photos and more of the things you are doing, the celebrations you are having, and what you are doing for the communities you so love. I recently came across an article on the importance of relationships and service and how they help improve your mental well-being. I can say from experience, those of you that are helping The 14th Annual Valley Star Awards will be held at Mission Bell Resort on Wednesday, February 12. The show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. with an intermission. Mission Bell will have lunch available for attendees for a small price before the show at 12 p.m. or just get there early to have a seat up front. They will also provide drinks and snacks during intermission for a small fee. This year’s lineup includes some Winter Texan favorites, a newer group, some nominees, and a previous Valley Star Award winSee VSA pg. 18 14th Annual Valley Star Awards is February 12 Audience members enjoying the show at last year’s Valley Star Awards. Photo by Carina Brunson On Friday, January 3, Trophy Gardens RV Resort in Alamo celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the RGV. Trophy Gardens was never supposed to be an RV Resort. Initially, it was to be a housing development. When that fell through, Charles and Darrel Yoder of the Cadillac dealership in McAllen and John Phillips of the Alamo Bank decided to develop the property as an RV Park. There was nothing on the property. At that time, route 495 was a two-lane road. Across the street See FORTY pg. 19 Trophy Gardens RV Resort celebrates 40 years in Alamo Trophy Gardens residents were gathered in the hall to celebrate the park’s 40 years of serving the Winter Texan community. Courtesy photo
JANUARY 15, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 1217 N. Conway, Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 www.wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2024-2025 by Nexus Publishing LLC, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the publisher. The Winter Texan Times is not responsible for errors or omissions in advertising. In the event of an error in an ad or omission of an ad, the newspaper’s financial liability is limited to the cost of the ad in questions. The newspaper is not responsible for any other damages, tangible or intangible. Typically a make-good ad or re-rescheduled ad is considered to sufficiently meet the newspaper’s responsibility. Dan Brunson Publisher dan@wintertexantimes.com Carina Brunson Editor carina@wintertexantimes.com Anastasia Brunson Office Manager anastasia@wintertexantimes.com Published by Nexus Publishing LLC Parks Calendar: Items must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers, or activity directors. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons, or dance classes. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. News: We are always looking for news about events, organizations, exhibits, fundraising, and more, from parks, chambers, cities, museums, and other venues. You are welcome submit your news items, photos of recent park activities, or news story ideas about your park or park residents. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to news@wintertexantimes.com. Events Calendar: Items must be open to the public. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to news@wintertexantimes.com. Reunions: We feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. www.wintertexantimes.com Mabel’s Clinic is open again The work done by Mabel Clare lives on through the reopening of Mabel’s Clinic in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. They will be having a fundraiser later this month to raise funds to support the clinic’s operations. Back in 1967, Mabel Clare began trying to help the people of Mexico after the disastrous Hurricane Beulah. Mabel was in the Valley with her sister for rehabilitation for an injury. After that hurricane, many residents were left homeless, and many children were orphaned. Mabel worked to find homes for those children. After seeing such devastation, Mabel and her sister first started the clinic, then built a school (Mexican Children’s Refuge) and provided clothing and food for those in the area. She, along with residents at Canyon Lake RV Resort, even took on building homes for the community. By 1992, both Mabel’s Clinic and Mabel’s Building Mission were fully established and helping residents in the community. Today, Mabel’s Building Mission is headed by residents at Canyon Lake RV Resort, and Mabel’s Clinic is supported mainly by residents at Leisure World Resort in Weslaco. They are excited to share that Mabel’s Free Clinic (Consultorios Medicos Gratuitos Mabel’s AC) is open again. The clinic was closed from 2020-2023 by the pandemic. Dan Fleischmann, Coordinator of Volunteer Services and Public Relations for Mabel’s Clinic, said it was with the help of God and Doctor Eva Lilia Garcia Cantu that they reopened in January 2024. The clinic is currently open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon. The volunteer staff consists of Doctor Tracy Moss Fleischmann, Licienciada Reyna Resendez G. Campos (psychologist), and Reverend Daniel Fleischmann, Sr. (receptionist, eyeglasses, prayer and spiritual counseling). Dan invites others to become an important part of keeping Mabel’s dream alive by volunteering at the clinic or sponsoring a student at the Mexican Children’s Refuge. Another way you can help out is to attend the fundraiser they will be having at Leisure World. The fundraiser is being held to financially keep the clinic free and open to the residents of Nuevo Progreso. The clinic provides medical and eye care for those who can’t afford it. They are never charged for any of the services they receive. Through the very generous people in the Valley, they make enough funds for the next year. Monetary donations also help provide food, clothing and other health needs that other donations have not met. They also use the funds for the Mexican Children’s Refuge where they provide about 170 scholarships to keep the kids in school Volunteers and residents enjoy a stop by Santa Claus at Mabel’s Clinic. Courtesy photo See MABEL’S pg. 18
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 15, 2025 1101 East Business 83 • Donna, TX 1 1/2 miles West of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Premiums subject to carrier underwriting. Rates subject to change. *$284.00per year. Conditions Apply. As Low as Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 MOBILE HOME INSURANCE Basic and Comprehensive Plans MOBILE HOME Basic and Comprehensive Plans Flood Coverage & Mexico Auto Insurance Available Park Models Motor Homes “Casitas” Travel Trailers Autos Golf Carts 5th Wheels Motorcycles And more... 1101 East Business 83 • Donna,TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com * Premiums subject to carrier underwriting. Rates subject to change. Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 per year. As Low as *$284.00 Conditions Apply HIDALGO COUNTY We Also Offer Coverage For: MOBILE HOME INSURANCE Basic and Comprehensive Plans Flood Coverage & Mexico Auto Insurance Available Park Models Motor Homes “Casitas” Travel Trailers Autos Golf Carts 5th Wheels Motorcycles And more... 1101 East Business 83 • Donna,TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com * Premiums subject to carrier underwriting. Rates subject to change. Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 per year. As Low as *$284.00 Conditions Apply HIDALGO COUNTY We Also Offer Coverage For: Park Models Motor Homes “Casitas” Travel Trailers Autos Golf Carts 5th Wheels Motorcycles And more... Basic and Comprehensive Plans Flood Coverage & Mexico Auto Insurance Available Park Models Motor Homes “Casitas” Travel Trailers Autos Golf Carts 5th Wheels Motorcycles And more... 1101 East Business 83 • Donna,TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com * Premiums subject to carrier underwriting. Rates subject to change. per year. As Low as Conditions Apply We Also Offer Coverage For: Flood Coverage & Mexico Auto Insurance Available Quilt-A-Bees host quilt show The Alamo Rose Quilt-A-Bees will host their annual Quilt Show on Wednesday, January 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at Alamo Rose RV Park, 938 S. Alamo Road. Admission is $3. There will be door prizes and quilts for sale. There will also be a fabric vendor at the event. During the year, the Alamo Rose Quilt-A-Bees get together and make items for the show. There will also be an opportunity quilt that raffle tickets will be sold for your chance to win. The drawing will be held at 3 p.m. on the day of the show. The Quilt-A-Bees have about 13 regular quilters that make several items during the year. During the summer, they made Christmas stockings to donate. They have been doing this project for the last five years. Their first year, they started with 50 stockings. This year, they were able to donate 200 stockings filled with gifts and other treats. The stockings are donated to a special needs class and to two local churches. The churches then share the stockings with others in their neighborhoods. For more information, call Marilynn Kimmel at (812) 344-9897. RGV Livestock Show & Rodeo announces music lineup The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo has announced the music lineup for the 2025 show to be held March 6 through March 16. All concerts are free with the price of admission. Listed below are the Main Headliners for each day. Opening Acts will be listed on the website at www.rgvls.com. Tickets are currently on sale. You’ll have a mix of country, conjunto, rock and Tejano to choose from. Artists include Whickey D, Ricky Naranjo, Gary Hobbs, Spazzmatics, Guns 4 Roses, Catie Offerman, and Matt Castillo. Others include Braxton Keith, David Lee Garza, Aaron Watson, and Horseman Jam. For dates, show times, and ticket information, visit www.rgvls.com. Gene Watson. Photo courtesy of Alan Mercer The Alamo Rose Quilt-A-Bees donated 200 stockings filled with gifts and other treats this Christmas. Courtesy photo The Alamo Rose opportunity quilt that will be raffled off during their annual quilt show. Courtesy photo
JANUARY 15, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Kim McLean presents My Friend Loretta Lynn Single concert tickets available at the box office range from $25 to $50. Season memberships are available by calling (956) 581-3990. For more information and tickets, visit http://mcallenconcerts.com/. January 27, 7:30 PM Doors Open 6:30 PM Like us on Facebook Presented by McAllen Community Concerts at the McAllen Performing Arts Center 801 Convention Center Blvd. EVENTS CALENDAR January 15 – Gelman Stained Glass Museum presents Winter Texan Day with $5 off their regular $20 admission. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a self-guided visit that includes a digital map compatible with smart phones. The museum is located at 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., in San Juan. Call (956) 601-0838, or visit www.gelmanmuseum.org, for more information. January 16-17 – Ron Hoover will host their 18th Annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. It will feature free food, drinks, entertainment, door prizes and more. Ron Hoover RV & Marine Center is located at 101 Expressway 83 in Donna (on the south side of the expressway). Parking will be available along North Ave. behind Ron Hoover. January 17-18 – The 39th Annual Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show will be held at Brookhaven Event Center, 404 E. Interstate 2, Pharr. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, January 17, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 18. There is a donation of $5 for entry. January 18 – Veterans are invited to the South Texas Veterans Benefits Fair at the Edinburg Arts Culture and Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is for veterans, military members, and their families. Come to learn more about the benefits, services, and resources available. January 18 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. January 18 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. January 18 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com. January 18 – Ballet Folklorico will share the stage with the BYU International Folk Ensemble – a world-renowned group celebrated for their stunning performances of traditional dances from cultures across the globe. Having toured over 30 countries, the ensemble is known for their artistry and ability to captivate audiences with dynamic and authentic presentations. They will be performing at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive, in Edinburg, at 7:30 p.m. General admission ranges from $5 to $15. Visit www.utrgv.edu/arts/ for more information and to buy tickets. January 19 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www.sopadre.com/listing/ south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/. January 19 – Buena Vida Farmers Market will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., every Sunday, at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd., in Mission. Pre-orders can be made online at BuenaVidaFarmersMarket.com. For vendor info, call (512) 554-9713. January 20-25 – The RGV Woodcarvers will host their Rally on the Rio. The event will be held at the Brookhaven Event Center, 404 E. Interstate 2, Pharr. The event will feature seminars and See EVENTS pg. 18
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 15, 2025 FREE CORN DOGS All You Can Eat! 3201 E. EXP. 83 • DONNA, TX 78537 (956) 464-3378 www.claytonhomesdonna.com Come On Down! of Donna Clayton Homes See for yourself why Clayton Homes of Donna is the Rio Grande Valley’s #1 Mobile Home Retailer SAT. JAN 18 11AM - 3PM FREE SODA All You Can Drink! Doug Fowler Javier Bruno Rachel Linda Rafe Nora Elias Joe Hilda View colorful quilts at Llano Grande Quilting Bee Llano Grande Quilt Bees are hosting its 15th Annual Quilt Show on Tuesday, January 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Llano Grande Resort Event Center at 2215 East West Blvd., in Mercedes. Join the Llano Grande Quilt Bees for their Mint Julep Garden Quilt Show. On display will be a variety of colorful quilts. In addition to viewing fabulous quilts attendees will also enjoy a variety of special exhibits, skill demonstrations, door prizes, bed turning and more. Enter for a chance to win in the sewing machine giveaway, no purchase necessary. There will also be raffle tickets available for an opportunity quilt and totes. The totes will be overflowing with items from various categories – quilting, spa, cooking, pickleball, etc. Winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m. and need not be present to win. Come see the vendors, boutique, community service quilts, and opportunity quilt. The boutique will feature handmade items and a variety of other quilt related items for sale. There will be hourly demonstrations and a morning of vintage quilts being shown during the bed turning. Admission is $5, which gives you a chance to win a brand-new sewing machine and other door prizes. For more information visit llanograndequiltbee.com. The Llano Grande Quilting Bees are a group of over 120 quilters that travel to South Texas for the winter. They support local charity organizations and veterans through their quilting projects. Masonic Winter Texan Reunion For over 40 years, MN Masons have been spending their winters in South Texas and gathering with their fellow Masons from all over the country. The 44th Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on Saturday, February 22, at the Echo Hotel Conference Center. 1906 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg. The social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $22. Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. Foster Solem, will be the honored guest and featured speaker and Masonic Widows will be recognized. For reservations, contact Roger Taylor at (320) 980-5240 or John Antl (651) 248-3323. Masonic GM Foster Solem. Courtesy photo The Mint Julep Garden Quilt that will be raffled off at the Llano Grande Quilt Show on Tuesday, January 28. Courtesy photo
JANUARY 15, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Brookhaven Event Center, Building C 404 E Interstate 2, Pharr, Texas (Near Matt’s Lumber) Brand new building with wonderful lighting and a lot more space. January 17 & 18 • $5 per person donation Friday 9am – 4pm • Saturday 9am – 3:30pm Check out all the details at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org • rgvwcnmutts@gmail.com EXCITING NEW VENUE January 20 – 25 • Monday – Saturday Woodcarving classes open to the public - Registration required 2025 INSTRUCTORS Tony Dill, Karen Huston, Lise LaFond, Brenda Lodermeier, Robert Rangel, Adair Rucker, Patty Rucker, Fred and Elaine Stenman, Jim Trumpy, Jim Thalacker, George Vaughn, Rich Wetherbee Come join us for our show. While you are enjoying the show, sign up for one or more of the many classes we are providing. Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com. Ed Marten’s Senior Texas Softball League The Ed Marten’s Senior Texan Softball Leagues are open to all individual men and women aged 55 years and older. Practices and games are played at the City of McAllen West Side Park, on S. Ware Road, across from the Convention Center, at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices run now through the end of December. Teams will be selected for the season in January with playoffs in March. Call Fred Esqueda (956) 897-6961 or Mike Brower (734) 834-0128 for more information. Senior Ambassadors The Senior Ambassadors meet every Friday afternoon at Bentsen Grove Resort in Mission each Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. There are no tryouts. If someone has sung in another choir and enjoys singing, they can join the Ambassadors. If you enjoy singing and would like to be a part of the Senior Ambassadors Men’s Chorus, either attend a practice session or call the Director, Virgel Kroeker at (612) 859-7787. RGV Woodcarvers The RGV Woodcarvers welcomes any new and experienced carvers every Thursday at Kamova Events, 2711 S. 23rd St., McAllen, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Any questions, call President Pam Horstman (816) 5906521. For more information, visit their website at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org. Meetings will be held here for the month of November, location subject to change for rest of season. Al-Anon Meetings Not Alone AFG-Al-Anon meetings are held at the Frist Presbyterian Church, 709 S. Iowa, in Weslaco every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. Family, friends, and observers are welcome to attend. For more information, call (314) 775-1089 or email smithbrother50@yahoo.com. If services are needed closer to you, you can visit www.texas-al-anon.org. Model Rail Roading & Railroaders Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information. 3M Retirees and Friends Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. (Every Third Wednesday) Fayette County, Iowa Make plans for the Fayette County, Iowa reunion set for Thursday, January 16. It will be held at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco at 11 a.m. Contact Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838 if you need more information. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, (every third Thursday of the month through April) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401. National Rural Letter Carriers WT Retirees Insurance The Winter Texan Insurance Retirees Meeting is being held on Wednesday, January 22, at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. The event starts with registration at 8:20 a.m. Guest speakers will be NRLCA Director of Insurance Programs Lynne Paller, Ali Sherrill from Aetna and Crystal Lawroski from GVS. You are invited to order off the menu about 8:40 a.m. and the program will follow. For more information, contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or email at soetaertec@ gmail.com.
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 15, 2025 PLAZA SANTA MARIA BULLRING WITHOUT BLOOD BULLS OF MIGUEL NUNEZ SUNDAY JANUARY 19TH AFTER A YEAR OFF, THE CALLS JUST KEPT COMING. WE CAN’T DISAPPOINT OUR CUSTOMERS, SO HERE WE ARE PAY WHEN YOU ARRIVE PRICES: SUNNY SIDE $40 SHADY SIDE $45 VIP $50 RESERVATIONS 956-476-1588 NEWLY REMODELED, STAGE, ENTERTAINMENT, VIP TABLES BULLRING OPENS AT 1PM • FOOD & BEVERAGE BULLFIGHT STARTS AT 4PM MUSIC AND ALL THE EXTRAS ALL AFTERNOON 4877 FM 1017 • LA GLORIA, TX 1/4 MILE EAST OF FM 755 ON FM 1017 Manuel Perera Espana Kevin Loyo Reynosa, Mexico NUEVO SANTANDER DE ROMA TX Clayton Homes celebrates 33 years You’ll want to check out the latest in mobile home styling at Clayton Homes of Donna’s 33rd Anniversary Celebration that will be held this weekend, Saturday, January 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature new homes and new designs. There will also be free corn dogs and drinks. Over the 30 plus years, Doug Fowler has seen mainly Winter Texans taking advantage of the low rates and beautiful homes. The anniversary event draws in quite a crowd with local residents mixed in – which are also an important part of Clayton Homes clientele. They are committed to finding the best mobile, manufactured, and modular homes in South Texas to fit your needs, lifestyle and budget. There will be friendly home consultants available to show you home floor plans with prices. Whether you are searching for a country farmhouse or luxury features, you will find it at Clayton Homes. Go see for yourself why Clayton Homes of Donna is Rio Grande Valley’s number one mobile home retailer. Take advantage of some great deals at this year’s event. Find your dream home at Clayton Homes. Clayton Homes of Donna is located at 3201 E. Expressway 83. Call (956) 464-3378 or visit www. claytonhomesdonna.com for more information. Annual SPI Market Days are around the corner The 29th Annual SPI Market Days will be held on South Padre Island, January 24 through 26 and February 21 through 23. This indoor event will take place at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd. Event hours are Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is only $2 and children 12 and under are free. There will be hourly door prizes you won’t want to miss. This unique venue will host vendors with original art, handmade jewelry, gourmet food and drink mixes, a variety of specialty booths, health and beauty products, pet items, home décor and goods, custom hand-cut metal art, textiles, tools, handbags, fashionable clothing, shoes and hats, and local restaurant and businesses offering their goods and services. Visit and shop amongst a large collection of artisans in one location. Vendors are from all over the U.S. bringing you unique items. Enjoy hourly door prizes, live music by Brooks Ausborn, food, fun, and lots of shopping. Bring a friend and come get your dose of vitamin sea while you shop. For more information, please visit www.spimarketdays.com. Visitors view the various mobile home models during the 30th anniversary celebration Saturday at Clayton Homes of Donna. Photo by Herb Moering, 2022
JANUARY 15, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Thursdays Saturdays Fridays Sundays January 19 1:30pm-5:30pm Ron Moshier Live Music RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours Call (956) 581-4477 Open Tuesday-Sunday • 11:00am-8:00pm (956) 581-1033 Riverside In-MissionTx Friday Fish Fry Live Music 3:00pm-7:00pm White Fish or Shrimp Dinner $13.99 Combo Dinner $14.99 Coleslaw, Baked Beans, French Fries, Hush Puppies Reserve Now for Current Week Only Additional Boat Rides Added as Needed Covered Cushion Seating/ Enclosed Windows & Heating No Outside Beverage/Food Allowed Private Tours Available Cash Only (Price Includes Tax) NOW HIRING All Positions! LARGE GROUPS WELCOME 1 Hour River Tours Tues • 1:00pm Wed • 1:00pm Thurs • 1:00pm Fri • 1:00pm Sat • 1:00pm Seniors - $13 Adults - $15 2 Hour River Tours Tues • 10:30am Wed • 10:30am Seniors - $24 Adults - $28 1:00pm-5:00pm The Lady and The Outlaw 3:00pm-7:00pm Dave Williams January 18 1:00pm-5:00pm Jolly Huntsman www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX with the “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” Concert Series Every Sun. Jan. 12-Mar 30 1:30-3:30 (doors open 1pm) Bit-O-Heaven RV Resort 1051 West Hwy 83 Donna TX A Different Show Every Week $8 Sorry we had to cancel last week due to illness, but we’re well and “back in the saddle”! Elaine (Nelson) Brown National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame—Midwest Country Theatre— Branson—Austin—UK— Chicken House Opry— Rhinestone Opry— The Shindig Show— Music Valley Theatre BRUCEBOUDREAUMUSIC.COM BRUCE BOUDREAU Music 956-828-7323 TUNE IN! FOLLOW! SCAN NOW! book today! VALLEY STAR AWARD WINNER JOSIE MUSIC AWARD MULTI NOMINEE NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST Jan 16, 5-7pm • Paradise RV Resort Estates, Pharr • Happy Hour Jan 17, 7-10pm • Fun And Sun • Dance (CANAM) Jan 18, 7-9pm • Autumn Acres, Brownsville • Dance Jan 21, 3-5pm • Alamo Rose • Happy Hour Jan 24, 3-4:30pm • Snow To Sun • Happy Hour Jan 24, 7-9pm • Paradise South, Mercedes • Dance Jan 25, 7-10pm • Snow To Sun • Dance (CANAM) Jan 28, 7-10pm • Tropic Star, Pharr Jan 31, 3-4:30pm • Snow To Sun • Happy Hour Jan 31, 7-10pm • Casa Del Sol • Dance Weekly Shows Special Dates Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16 1-4pm • Tequila Sunset Every Monday 2-5pm • Margaritaville EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Wednesday, January 15 Sunshine’s 77 Cafe - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7am1:30pm, Cafe open for breakfast and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:309am. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $8pp. 7300 Monroe. Cowboy Church - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 9am, Goldwing Express, free will donations. North hall. 1051 W Bus. Hwy. 83/ Hook Ave. Craft Show - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am-Noon, Main Hall. Wednesday Burger Fry - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am12:30pm, Loaded 1/2 lb. burger, egg washed French fries, and ranch style baked beans, $8pp. 956-5855061. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Musical Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm, Rec Hall. Cafe open for lunch, gate is open. 1900 Grace Ave. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-3:30pm. Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-4pm, Refreshments at 11 a.m. Bluegrass Jam - Posada del Sol RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Open Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1pm, 956-585-5061. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Jam Session - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm, Our free Acoustic Jam Session is open to the public. Come to listen or come to play! Everyone is welcome. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Oliver Stepp, pass the hat. Ballroom. Karaoke - McAllen Mission RV Resort, Mission, 3-6pm, Hall-2. Music: country, old time rock. Chef Joann meals served $. Snacks, ice cream, and drinks available. BYOD. Come and sing, visit, or relax. 956-585-7630. 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego & Edith. 1501 S. Airport Dr. Pancake Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, All you care to eat pancakes, also serving biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce and coffee, $8pp. Bring your table serve. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83. Meals - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 5:30-7:15pm, Hot dogs, burgers, polish sausages, concesCALENDAR PARKS For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 15, 2025 FOR CONCERT BOOKINGS IN YOUR HOMETOWN: 417-239-4248 “THE GAMBLER” SHOWS Jan. 15 • 6-7:30pm • Winterhaven Resort, Brownsville Jan. 20 • 6-8pm • Hidden Valley Ranch, Palmview Jan. 24 • 7-9pm • Tropic Star, Pharr Jan. 28 • 7-9pm • Trails End, Weslaco Feb. 2 • 6pm • Alamo Palms, Alamo Feb. 12 • 7-9pm • Bit O Heaven, Donna DANCES Jan. 17 • 7-10pm • Alamo Rose, Alamo Jan. 21 • 5-6:30pm • Bentsen Grove, Palmview Jan. 23 • 7-9:30pm • Mission Bell, Mission Jan. 25 • 7-10pm • Restful Valley, Mission Jan. 26 • 11am-2pm • Fundraiser for Mabel’s Clinic - Leisure World, Weslaco Jan. 29 • 7-10pm • Victoria Palms, Donna Feb. 1 • 7-9pm • Benefit for Kids - Lakewood RV, Harlingen Feb. 15 • 7-9:30pm • Leisure World, Weslaco ALL SHOWS ARE $10 DANCES MAY VARY www.MarkMerchant.com Limited bookings available for 2025 - Call 770-595-9202 Back in the RGV Cooking Up Something Fresh MARK MERCHANT TWO VOICES IN ONE Rated Hilarious By Audiences Everywhere Clever, Current, Clean Fun For All Rated H for Hilarious H sions. 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-7876461. Square Dance - MS & Plus with Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-9pm, Tampico Hall, East & West. Movie Night - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-787-6461. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Sister Luv - Quartet, $10pp. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/Hook Ave. Valentine’s Dance - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Justin Terry $10pp. Dance - Golf View Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Come to the dance party and be ready to have a fun time! Everyone welcome! Doors open at 6 p.m. 7424 Couples Circle. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Vinyl Spin, $10pp. Doors open at 6 p.m. BYOB, setups, concessions. 956-685-5300. 800 State Hwy. 495. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Mary Chamberlin, $8pp at the door. Concessions available. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Encore Premier Show - Tribute to Toby Keith, $24pp/$21pp/$20pp. Friendship Hall. Reserved seating. Advance sales only. Gate open. 1900 Grace Ave. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Buck Hollow Band, $10pp. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Snack bar open. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, The Senior Ambassadors, pass the hat. A chorus of about 40 men both local and Winter Texan that love to sing. 956464-9024. 400 N. Val Verde Rd. Concert - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, 3 Fools on 3 Stools, $10pp at the door. 100 E. Hackberry Ave. Dance - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-10pm, Dave Perryman, $8pp. Thursday, January 16 Sunshine’s 77 Cafe - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7am1:30pm, Cafe open for breakfast and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits & gravy. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Craft Fair/Garage Sale - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 8amNoon, Breakfast, lunch, and bake sale items also available for purchase. Craft Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon, For more info or to rent tables, contact Celinda 956360-7692 or Gloria 218-252-6616. Breakfast and lunch available. All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11am, Pancakes, eggs, sausages, waffles and a hot cup of coffee. Bring your own table service. Hwy. 83 & Stewart Rd., 605 E. 7th St. Open Pickle Ball - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am, 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Line Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 10am. Line Dancing with Keith - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am. Thursday Lunch Burgers - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11:30am-1pm. Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch 11:30 a.m. Jam 12:30 to 3 p.m. Jam - Mission Bell Resort, MisSee PARKS pg. 10 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
JANUARY 15, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu Anthem Edition Saturday Concert 2pm & 7pm Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu Burst onto the scene in 2003, initially as a trio called The Old Paths. In late 2022, The Old Paths announced that they would be changing the name of the group. After much consideration and discussion, the new name Anthem Edition was announced. While the music and message have stayed the same from the beginning, Anthem Edition fully embodies the vision of the award-winning quartet. Concert •January 18, 2025 BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds Bibleville Conference Grounds January 19-24, 2025 Director of IFCA, former Masters Seminary professor, pastor Richard Bargas Bible Conferences 10:30am Sunday 7pm Nightly & 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu Ladies Tea 2pm Thursday, January 23 BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds 2300 E. Bus Hwy 83, Weslaco, TX www.magicvalleypark.com Jan 24 – Burnin’ Ember – $10 Set up available. BYOB. Feb 7 – The Agency – $10 Set up available. BYOB. Feb 14 – Poison Ivey – $10 Set up available. BYOB. Feb 28 – Retro Rockers – $10 Set up available. BYOB. Dances • 7-10pm January 18 – 8am-2pm Park Wide Yard Sale Contact Rose Masyk at (956) 805-2296 or (204) 641-2064 for tickets or info Magic Valley Resort sion, 1pm, 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La Feria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:30pm, Call Rick or Jan for more info, 940-453-0196. Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 2pm, Anthony Hernandez, Magician, $9pp advance/$10pp door. 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-7876461. Encore Concert Series - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, Toby (tribute to Toby Keith), $22pp/$24pp (upcharge at the door). Tickets on sale now! 1501 S. Airport Dr. Happy Hour Dance - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-5pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. BYOB. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. BYOB, bowls, snacks, to go containers. Dessert for sale. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/Hook Ave. Jam - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6-9pm, Free. Ballroom. Contact: David Hatcher, 512-5298145. Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Free, all parks welcome. Acoustic Music Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, Contact Wayne Suter, 567-201-8157. 3401 W. Bus. 83. Country & Big Band Variety Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Call Alice at 612644-1753. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm. Church Services - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, The Todd Show, $10pp. 956-585-4833. 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Encore Concert Series - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Toby (tribute to Toby Keith), $22pp/$24pp (upcharge at the door). Tickets on sale now! 1501 S. Airport Dr. Thursday Night Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Steven May - Southern Vibes, $9pp in advance or at the door. Friendship Hall. Gate open. 1900 Grace Ave. Friday, January 17 Sunshine’s 77 Cafe - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7am1:30pm, Cafe open for breakfast and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. Craft Show - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 8am, Breakfast 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Craft Show 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Blood Drive - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 9am. RC Dirt Devil Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 9:30-11am, 956-797-1851. Square Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am. Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 10:30am, Jam from 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Come for a delicious lunch served before jam, then enjoy this popular country jam. Relax and enjoy the music or come to sing. All are welcome. 956-4649024. 400 N. Val Verde Rd. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:302:30pm. Yahoo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm. Trail Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 1-3pm, Free lessons. PARKS From pg. 9 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
11 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 15, 2025 CRAFT SHOWS Jan 18 • 8am-12pm • Tradewinds Jan 20 • 8am-12pm • Mission Bell CHURCH SERVICE Sundays • 9:30am Activities: 956-585-4833, Ext. 3 RV & MH RESORT MISSION BELL TRADE WINDS Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 ~ MISSION, TX ~ Tradewinds RV Resort - 1005 N Stewart Rd DANCES Jan 16 • The Todd Show 7pm • $10 Jan 18 • Diego & Edith 7pm • $10 Jan 23 • Rick McEwen 7pm • $10 Feb 1 • The Fabulous Cruisers 7pm • $12 SHOWS Jan 25 • Anthony Hernandez 7pm • $10 Jan 30 • Sandra Harmon 7pm • $10 JAMS Thursdays • 1pm • Mission Bell Fridays • 6pm • Tradewinds ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM DANCES • 7-10PM Jan 17 • The Agency • $10 advance $12 at door - Tickets On Sale 12/27 Jan 24 • Retro Rockers • $10 advance $12 at door - Tickets On Sale 1/3 Sunday Soup Dinner • Jan 19, 4:30pm (Bring your own bowl, topping, be seated by 4:30pm) Monday Dinner • 4:30 - 6pm Wednesday Breakfast • 7:30 - 9am Thursday Lunch Burgers • 11:30am - 1pm Jan 26 • Anthony Hernandez • $10 advance $12 at door - Tickets On Sale 1/6 Jan 28 • Lindley Creek • $10 advance $12 at door - Tickets On Sale 1/6 MEALS Sundays • 8:30am With Jesse Hernandez CHURCH SERVICE 956-585-0703 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Paula McSpadden Activity Director ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HAPPY HOUR • 5-6:30PM Jan 21 • Rick McEwen • Pass the hat 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 SATURDAY DANCES Texas Wheels • 7 pm OPEN PICKLE BALL Thursdays • 9 am - 12 pm CHURCH SERVICE Sundays • 9 am SQUARE DANCING Fridays • 10 am TRAIL DANCING LESSONS Fridays • 1 - 3 pm ROUND DANCING Tuesdays • 9:30 am CRAFT FAIR Mon. Jan. 27 • 9 am - 1 pm ENTERTAINMENT Tues. Jan. 21 • 7 pm Mark Merchant Tues. Jan. 28 • 7 pm Retro Rockers LINE DANCING WITH KEITH Thursdays • 10 am COWBOY CHURCH Sun. Jan. 19 • 9 am Goldwing Express PATIO SALE Sat. Jan. 18 • 8 am - 12 pm Rock Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 1-3pm, Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Fish Fry - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, $12pp. Tickets can be bought in advance, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. weekdays. Fish Fry Night - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-5:30pm. Karaoke - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 5-6:50pm, Tampico Hall. Murder Mystery “Cruise” Dinner - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 5-7pm, Julia Lane Cooper, $12pp. Reservation and prepayment required by 1/16. 920-6501920. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Meal 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., $6pp. 717-877-8375. Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, 1005 Stewart Rd. Mayham Comedy Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-8:30pm, Paul May, $10pp advance/$12pp at the door. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Turn Around, $10pp. 205 S. Stewart Rd. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-787-6461. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Johnny Bird (Las Vegas), $9pp. 500 N. Bryan Rd. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May & the Southern Knights, $8pp. Ballroom. Sock Hop Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $10pp. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/Hook Ave. Big Band Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Rec Hall. Concert Series - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Toby - Toby Keith Tribute, $22pp/$24pp/$25pp. Main Hall. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Southern Vibes, $8pp. 501 W. Owassa Rd. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Can-Am, $10pp at the door. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp. Tickets at the door $2 more. Tickets on sale 12/27. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Rick McEwen, $10pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, South Texas Ramblers, $9pp advance/$10pp at the door. Rec Hall. 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Time Machine, $10pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Sister Luv, $9pp. Four sisters singing a wide variety of music genres with a theatrical flare! 956-423-3137. 2801 Harrison. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Jamie G & The Adels, $10pp advance/$12pp door. The hall will be hopping with rock & country hits with this fun band! Setups are available. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp. Come relax and enjoy or dance to a great variety of music. BYOB. Concessions and set ups available. 956-464-9024. 400 N. Va Verde Rd. Saturday, January 18 Park Wide Sale - Golf View Estates, Mission, 8am-Noon, Come find your “treasures” at the Golf View Estates Rummage Sale! Everyone welcome! 7424 Couples Circle. Public Meal - Breakfast - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco 8-9:30am, $8pp. Main Hall. Open See PARKS pg. 12 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
JANUARY 15, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES BIT O HEAVEN RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 ENTERTAINMENT • 7 PM Jan 15 • Sister Luv • $10 Jan 29 • Mountain Highway • $10 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3-5 PM PASS THE HAT Jan 21 • Regan James Jan 28 • Curt James Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. BYOB. All welcome. SUNDAYS • KARAOKE • 5 PM FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10 PM Jan 17 • Gatos Locos • $10 Jan 24 • Texas Wheels • $10 Jan 31 • Rewind • $10 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER • 4:30 PM $4 All You Can Eat Bring your own bowls, to-go containers, snacks, BYOB. Dessert for sale. Classic Rock & Country Entertainment • $8 SUNDAYS •THE SHINDIG SHOW • 1-3 PM RIO VALLEY ESTATES RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 715 N. Westgate Dr., Weslaco 956-968-2708 WORSHIP SERVICE Sundays, 9am-10am DANCES Jan. 20, 7pm • Steven May and the Southern Knights • $9 Jan. 27, 7pm • Sweetwater• $9 Feb. 3, 7pm • Kenastons • $9 ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 24, 7pm • Lockharts • $10 Jan. 31, 7pm • Anthony Hernandez • $10 Feb. 7, 7pm • Jonny Bird • $10 Feb. 14, 7pm • Mountain Highway • $10 FLEA MARKET Jan. 23, 8am-12pm • Main Hall Donuts and coffee in the morning, Sloppy Joe’s and pie available for lunch 1201 N. Main Street La Feria, TX 956-797-1851 Machelle Pepelea - Activity Director Kenwood Rv Resort . Enjoy Life. Enjoy it here. Entertainment Anthony Hernandez • $10 January 19 • 7:00-8:30pm Mountain Highway • $8 January 25 • 7:00-9:30pm Bluegrass Band Jam Tuesdays • 1:30-3:30pm Kenwood RC Dirt Devil Track Fridays • 9:30-11:00am Line Dancing Mondays • 9:30-11:00am • $3 For more information call: 956-580-7800 email: ads@wintertexantimes.com Make sure your events are like... THIS!! HOW? Advertise in the Valley’s #1 Winter Texan Paper to the public. Host: Ronda Howell. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Quilt Show & Breakfast - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 8-10am, Full breakfast, $7pp. 956-585-5061. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Park Wide Yard Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am-2pm. Saturday Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-9am, Breakfast omelet or biscuit/gravy, $5pp. 100 E. Hackberry Ave. Craft Show - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Saturday Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Peppermint Palace. 2500 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Tail Gate Sale - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8am, Bull pin inside the park. 2500 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Craft Sale - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am-Noon, 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-787-6461. Square Dance - Plus Square Dance Lessons - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, Tampico Hall, East & West. Craft Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am-Noon, Gate open. New vendors welcome. Breakfast available. Craft Sale Lunch - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 11:30am12:30pm, 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956787-6461. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Lunch 11 a.m. Jam 12:30 p.m. Everyone invited. Concert - Bibleville Conference PARKS From pg. 11 Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Anthem Edition. 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 3pm, Movin’ Melvin Brown, $12pp. Call 956-585-5061 for info. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Dinner/Show - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 5pm, Julie Cooper Murder Mystery Dinner & Show, $15pp. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6pm, The Cruisers, $12pp. Show - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 6-8pm, Goldwing Express. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Redneck Revival, $8pp. 205 S. Stewart Rd. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Anthem Edition. 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Route 66, $8pp. Main Hall. Rock & Roll Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Diego & Edith, $10pp. 956-585-4833. 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Entertainment - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 7pm, Johnny Bird (One Man Band), pass the hat. 89 E. Business Hwy. 83. TAD/Encore Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Toby - A Tribute to Toby Keith. See FNS for prices. Saturday Night Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9pm. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Wally Garza & Texas Blood, $8pp. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. BYOB, set-ups, concessions. 956-685-5300. 800 State Hwy. 495. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp. BYOB. Pop and water available for sale, free ice. 802 S. International Blvd. Entertainment - Lemon Tree For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
13 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 15, 2025 Call Today For Your Free Estimate Call Mark Anytime At 956-357-1048 WE WANT TO BUY YOUR TRUCK•CAR•SUV•VAN RV TRAVEL TRAILER•5TH WHEEL•MOTOR HOME•BUS CARGO OR FLATBED TRAILER•ATV•MOTORCYCLE•BOAT MINI-MOTOR HOME•CAMPER VAN•TOY HAULER •GOLF CART WE WANT TO BUY YOUR RV 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE SINCE 1982 Now Accepting Cigna Medicare Advantage New Patient Exams only $159 • Includes all necessary x-rays • Oral Cancer Screening • Intra-oral Photos • Comprehensive Exam • Periodontal Screening No Dental Insurance? NO PROBLEM! www.sharylanddentalcare.net 956-581-2773 For dental care you can trust and have confidence in Come See Us At Sharyland Dental Care Estates, Mission, 7pm, Sister Luv, $9pp. Four sisters performing all different genres of music including 20-80’s pop, classic country, gospel, and more. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Ruthi, $7.50pp. Music and dancing. 956423-3137. 2801 Harrison. Saturday Night Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $10pp in advance or at the door. Friendship Hall. Gate will be open. 1900 Grace Ave. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Night Ryders Band “5pc”, $10pp. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Snack bar open. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels. Comedy Show - Alamo RecVeh Park, 7pm, Mayham Comedy, $9pp. Country Dance - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7-10pm, Steven May and The Southern Knights, $8pp. Peppermint Palace. 2500 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Dance - Lakewood Village, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Jamming Joe Band, $8pp. BYOB. Setups and ice. 4515 Graham Rd. Sunday, January 19 Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8:30am, 205 S. Stewart Rd. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, With Jesse Hernandez. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9-10am, Non-denominational services. Pastor Mary Chamberlin. Worship Service - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9-10am, Winter Church. Open to the public. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Bible Studies - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9am, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-10am, Main Hall. Worship Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational. Open to the public. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Lutheran Christian Services - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, Coffee hour at 8 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Cowboy Church - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am, Goldwing Express. Sunday Worship - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-11am. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am. Church Service - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 10am, Rec Hall. 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Worship Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 10am, Non-denominational church services. Please come join us in celebrating Sunday worship in the South Hall. 956-423-3137. 2801 Harrison. Sunshine Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Friendship Hall, gate is open. 1900 Grace Ave. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11am, Non-denominational church services. Pastor Marv Odegaard. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 10am, 2421 S. Conway Ave Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Richard Bargas. 956787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Jam/Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, 205 S. Stewart Rd. Show - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 2-3:30pm, AH Illusionist, $10pp. Gospel Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 2-4pm. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm. Show - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2:45-3:45pm, Sister Luv, $9pp advance/$10pp at the door. 501 W Owassa Rd. See PARKS pg. 20
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