Thanks for coming to Texas! Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 38, No. 24 © 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, March 26, 2025 INDEX Events Calendar p 4 Reunions p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 On The Road p 12 Taste of the Valley p 17 Coupon Index p 20 Classifieds p 21 Business Guide p 21 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 17 This season is ending, and I hate to see it go. We always enjoy your time with us, and our time with you, and we sure are going to miss it while you are gone. We know you are coming to the Valley for the community, the weather, lower prices, and more. We also know you are coming because of the culture and the warm welcomes you receive. But it is also your warmness that makes us love seeing you each year. Speaking of that warmness, you do so much for the communities you live in – whether it is for See THANK YOU pg. 18 Thank you for coming, safe travels, see you next season 2025 Winter Texan Fiesta. Photo by William Brunson By Herb Moering Hundreds of Winter Texans turned out Friday under picture perfect weather for the 49th annual Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso. The event to say “thanks” to all those who come to shop, eat, purchase medicines and have dental work done in Progreso began with a brief welcome in the Bridge Authority Building from Samuel Robert Sparks Jr., the private bridge co-owner, to various area government officials and spouses and special friends. See PROGRESO pg. 20 Tourists enjoy refreshments and entertainment in Progreso Members of both delegations and honored guests took a moment out to exchange greetings and have some photos taken to commemorate the 49th Annual Tourist Day 2025. Photo by Herb Moering This season has, once again, been a blast. We have a lot of fun when we are out and about with you, sharing your news, and hearing your stories. I had the opportunity to hear many stories this year. What you see in the paper is sometimes just a bit of what is shared. I keep learning how eager you are to help others, to be there for your friends, and to teach others how to do the same. It’s amazing to see the strength you have and watch you use your experiences to help the community you live in through service, teaching, and more. We always enjoy sharing the stories of community service you do for your park, and for organizations, schools, and churches in your community. We get to see how thankful and how full of gratitude everyone is for your service – whether it be through volunteer work, making something, donating food, or any of the other multitude of ways you find to fulfill the need. We, and so many
MARCH 26, 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 Rita Norlander – Hall of Famer and loved by many Rita Norlander, a long-time resident of the Trails End Winter Park, was honored on March 19 as she threw out the first pack for the annual Rita Norlander Shuffle Tournament. Rita hails from Wisconsin and moved to Texas over 28 years ago. She was originally in the Weslaco Trailer Park before moving to the Trails End Park. Rita shuffled for 28 years and is well known throughout the Valley due to participating in many, many tournaments – and her great personality. In 2023 she was inducted into the RGVSA Hall of Fame which honors individuals who have demonstrated superior performance in the RGVSA shuffleboard activities over a period of time. To be nominated, a player must have achieved four years as an active expert player and earned 200 lifetime points which is quite an achievement as Rita began shuffling at the age of 70! The 2023 Hall of Fame dinner was one of the biggest they have ever had and was attended by at least 28 family members from Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Nominees must also have provided outstanding service to their park and/or the Valley which Rita accomplished in part by many, many, hours of working in the kitchen, helping with meals and making homemade pies for the tournaments. She is not only superbly skilled in the game but also brings her sense of humor to the courts. Her favorite words were always “I didn’t mean to do that” after she put the opponent’s disc in the kitchen - which were done with accuracy and frequency! You can always find Rita close to the shuffle courts, for a fun game and a little talk. Darlene King, of Trails End, said she is very much loved by everyone at the park, and it shows with these two poems. Rita Norlander She’s a very special lady That we’re all blessed to know Who came to this great Valley Nearly 30 years ago. She shuffles all the time Except when it’s too cold Cuz we make her stay inside And NOT because she’s old. See RITA pg. 18 Rita Norlander throws out the first puck at the shuffle tournament which is named after her. Rita Norlander holding her certificate from the RGVSA Hall of Fame.
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MARCH 26, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES RICARDO VILLARREAL MAYOR BENITO HERNANDEZ MAYOR PRO-TEM ALEXANDRA FLORES COUNCILWOMAN JAVIER RAMIREZ COUNCILMAN CESAR PENA JR. COUNCILMAN CITY OF PALMVIEW 400 W. VETERANS BLVD • PALMVIEW, TX 78572 (956) 432-0300 • www.cityofpalmview.gov EVENTS CALENDAR Now through March 29 – The Upper Valley Art League hosts its annual showcase, (Journey Through the Lens), exhibiting various styles of photography created by UVAL members. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Upper Valley Art League is located at 921 East 12th Street in Mission, next to Speer Memorial Library. March 24-April 4 – UTRGV Visual Arts Building Gallery will host Navigating Beauty Standards by Mandy Wilson. Admission is free. There will be an opening reception on March 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. The gallery is located at 2412 Closner in Edinburg. March 24-April 4 – The UTRGV Rusteberg Gallery in Brownsville will host the Brenton Hamilton Solo Exhibition. The gallery is located at 65 Gorgas Dr. March 26 – The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce will host a Pop-Up Market from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 202 W. Tom Landry, Mission. March 28 – The UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr in Edinburg, present The Second City. The Second City Touring Company is a group of comedians and improvisers based in Chicago. They travel performing a mix of sketches, original material, and improv. March 29 – 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. March 29 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com MARCH 26, 2025 Palm Resaca Park 100 Tangerine Blvd, Brownsville www.palmresacapark.org Ph (956) 546-7423 | Fax (956) 504-5745 Thank you for making Palm Resaca Park Your Winter Home! We look forward to seeing you and your friends again next year. Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. March 29 – 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. March 29 – Estero Llano Grande State Park will host a Discovery Night tour which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more. The event will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. March 30 – 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) 5549713. April 1 – The Cher Show comes to the Performing Arts Center. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit experiencemcallen. com/broadway-in-mcallen or call the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office at (956) 681-3800. April 4 – Bentsen State Park will have a Night Tour at 7:30 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. You can also visit the park website or find them on Facebook for more details. April 4 – The Valley Symphony will wrap up their season with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Romantic Reflections. Concert is at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (956) 661-1615 or visit online at www. valleysymphony.org.
MARCH 26, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.WinterTexanTimes.com (956) 580-7800 • 1217 N. Conway, Mission, Texas 78572 email news items and questions to news@wintertexantimes.com or for advertising opportunities email ads@wintertexantimes.com Thank you for allowing us to serve you for the past 38 years! We appreciate and enjoy the wonderful feedback and compliments we have received from our readers and advertisers. Without our advertisers we would not be able to bring our readers all they look forward to in the Winter Texan Times. Thank you so much for your support. Everything we do is for our Winter Texan family we enjoy spending time with each season. Have a safe trip and hurry back home in the fall! Stay healthy and safe travels, Dan & Carina Brunson 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 have 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. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Meeting The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8, at Nana’s in Weslaco at 11:30 a.m. Please call Connie Garrels, (402) 641-0125, if you have any questions or to RSVP for the meeting. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, (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. 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) 7751089 or email smithbrother50@ yahoo.com. If services are needed closer to you, you can visit www. texas-al-anon.org. See REUNIONS pg. 19
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com MARCH 26, 2025 Book by John Michael Tebelak ‘GODSPELL’ is produced with performance rights and provided by special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI) HARLINGEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Conceived and Originally Directed by John Michael Tebelak Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew APRIL 2025 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th Thursday & Friday 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday 2:30pm ADULTS $25 - CHILDREN $10 1209 FAIR PARK BLVD. HARLINGEN, TEXAS WWW.HCTVALLEYSTARS.ORG TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE WWW.HCTVALLEYSTARS.ORG MWE presents last show of season – “ShowTime!” The McAllen Wind Ensemble is thrilled to conclude its 20242025 concert season with “ShowTime!” – a spectacular evening of Broadway’s greatest hits – on Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This exciting performance is made possible by the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation, which supports performing arts and education in the Rio Grande Valley. Audiences will be transported to the bright lights of Broadway with an unforgettable selection of beloved show tunes. The concert will also feature favorites ranging from the classics of Rogers and Hammerstein to the recent hit musical turned movie, Wicked. As a special tribute, the McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Los Bailes Calientes” by William Owens in honor of Jim Melhart, recognizing his dedication to music education in the region. Trip Shirah, a distinguished McAllen High School senior active in choir and theatre, will perform with the ensemble for the second time this season before continuing his musical studies in college. He performed his other solo during their November concert. His mother, Alissa Shirah, is one of the ensemble’s bassoon players. He has been honored for his vocal talent in both choir and musical theater. Currently, he is finalizing auditions for competitive programs to study musical theater in college. Additionally, the winner of the McAllen Wind Ensemble’s Solo Competition, Alan Sanchez of Vanguard Academy Beethoven, will perform his winning marimba solo. The competition is held each year to provide a platform for incredibly talented high school students to go through a competition audition process. Local music supporters donate the funds for scholarships that are provided to the top three winners. The ensemble believes it is important to offer an opportunity for the winner to perform on the main stage and share their incredible talent with the broader community. The final guest performance will be from the Edcouch-Elsa High School Flute Studio, who will grace the stage after having serenaded audiences in the lobby before each concert this season. The MWE wanted to provide them with an opportunity on the main stage to share their passion for music and in recognition of their contributions to their concert season. Their director is Alma Arellano, who is also one of the flute players. She demonstrates her commitment to the musical development of her students by providing them with many different public performance opportunities throughout the community – the McAllen Wind Ensemble being just one of them. Since its founding in 1973, the McAllen Wind Ensemble has been a cornerstone of the region’s cultural landscape. Under the skilled leadership of Music Director Roger Olivarez, the ensemble continues to captivate audiences with themed concerts that celebrate a wide range of musical styles. See MWE pg. 17 McAllen Wind Ensemble perfomance. Courtesy photo
MARCH 26, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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 Thank you for a wonderful season! See you next fall! 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 Mar 28, 7-10pm ∙ Fun n Sun, San Benito ∙ CANAM Mar 29, 7-9pm ∙ Elks Lodge, Weslaco ∙ CANAM Apr 5, 4-7pm ∙ 2 and A Crew, La Feria ∙ CANAM Apr 10, 4-6pm ∙ Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission ∙ Happy Hour Apr 11, 7-9pm ∙ Elks Lodge, Weslaco ∙ CANAM Apr 26, 7-9pm ∙ Elks Lodge, Weslaco ∙ CANAM Apr 30, 3-5pm ∙ Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview May 10, 7-9pm ∙ Elks Lodge, Weslaco ∙ CANAM May 23, 7-9pm ∙ Elks Lodge, Weslaco ∙ CANAM Special Dates Sundays March 30 1:30pm-5:30pm Steven May & Southern Knights Live Music No Cover Charge 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) 1 Hour River Tours Tues • 1:00pm Wed • 1:00pm Thurs • 1:00pm Fri • 1:00pm Sat • 1:00pm Seniors - $13 Adults - $15 Large Groups Welcome! Get Your TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin! We Appreciate Your Business! Thank You For Visiting, Enjoy Your Summer! www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX 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, March 26 Sunshine’s 77 Cafe - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7am1:30pm, Cafe open for breakfast and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $8pp. 7300 Monroe. 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. 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. Gospel Sing - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 2-6pm, 1501 S. Airport Dr. Dance - Social Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco 3-4:30pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. Good vibes, good music. Come join us, bring your friends, and dance to your favorite songs. Kitchen open, free ice. Open to the public. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. 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 Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, Duolistic, pass the hat. Classic rock band. Concessions, free ice. Public Meal - Dinner - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 5-6:30pm, Hamburgers, $10pp. Main Hall. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Meals - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 5:30-7:15pm, Hot dogs, burgers, polish sausages, concessions. 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-7876461. Movie Night - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, The Warman Trio, $11pp. 50’s family band. Tickets at the door $2 more. Tickets on sale 3/5. Thursday, March 27 Sunshine’s 77 Cafe - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7am1:30pm, Cafe open for breakfast and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. Open Pickle Ball - Casa del ValCALENDAR 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 MARCH 26, 2025 ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM DANCES • 7-10PM Mar 28 • Time Machine • $10 Tickets On Sale 3/7 Thursday Lunch Burgers • 11:30am - 1pm Last Lunch 3/27 Mar 26 • The Warman Trio • $11 advance $13 at door - Tickets On Sale 3/5 Mar 29, 6pm • Lord’s Voices • Donations MEALS Sundays • Templo Nueva Vida 1111 N. Showers Rd. CHURCH SERVICE • 9AM 956-585-0703 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Paula McSpadden Activity Director ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MUSIC JAM Mar 27 • 1 - 2:30pm TWO STEP LESSONS Apr 1 • 1pm • $2 See You Next Fall! BIT O HEAVEN RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3-5 PM PASS THE HAT Apr 1 • Bruce Boudreau Apr 8 • Curt James Apr 15 • Curt James & Bruce Boudreau Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. BYOB. All welcome. Last Karaoke March 30 SUNDAYS • KARAOKE • 5 PM FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10 PM Mar 28 • The Agency • $12 Apr 4 • Jealous Heart • $10 Apr 11 • Les Canto Band • $10 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer Activity Director Mike Sannes, 701-269-1045 Happy Hours • Tuesdays, 3-5 pm • PTH Dances • Thursdays, 7-10 pm • $8 Annual Hippie Dance Apr 24 • Vinyl Spin & Ron Moshier • $12 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 LINE DANCING WITH KEITH Thursdays • 10 am Thank you all for making this a great season! le Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon. 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. Line Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 10am. Line Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am. Thursday Lunch Burgers - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11:30am-1pm. Music Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 1-2:30pm. Jam - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6-9pm, Free. Ballroom. Contact: David Hatcher, 512-5298145. Acoustic Music Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, Contact Wayne Suter, 567-201-8157. 3401 W. Bus. 83. Church Services - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Friday, March 28 Sunshine’s 77 Cafe - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7am1:30pm, Cafe open for breakfast and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. Square Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am. Yahoo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm. Trail Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 1-3pm, Free lessons. Fish Fry Night - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-5:30pm. Karaoke - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 5-6:50pm, Tampico Hall. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, 717-877-8375. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 6-9pm, Darlene & the Boys. Outside. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-787-6461. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $10pp. Ballroom. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Agency, $12pp. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/ Hook Ave. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Steven May, $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, Time Machine, $10pp. Tickets on sale 3/7. Saturday, March 29 Patio Sales - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8-11am. Breakfast - Sun Valley Acres, Harlingen, 8-10am, Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy and peaches served weekly. Hash browns, pancakes and egg bakes vary by weekend. Every Saturday in March. $8 donation. 25850 Maples Dr. Moving/Estates Sale - Yellow Rose MH & RV Park, La Feria, 8am-1pm, Rec Hall. 1609 N. Main St. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Lunch 11 a.m. Jam 12:30 p.m. Everyone invited. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 6pm, Lord’s Voices donations. Saturday Night Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9pm. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. BYOB, set-ups, concessions. 956-6855300. 800 State Hwy. 495. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort See PARKS pg. 10 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
MARCH 26, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Steel Mobile Home Roofing sales@southernbuildersar.onmicrosoft.com We Love Our Winter Texans! Thank you for making us your home away from home! • Nightly, 7 Day Plus Rates Available • Fully Equipped Kitchens • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor Pool • Small Pet Welcome (with fee) • Guest Laundry Service Walking Distance to the La Plaza Mall and several restaurants. For Reservations 956-378-4046 www.mcallen-studio6.com 700 Savannah Ave. McAllen, TX Lock In Your Rates For Next Winter Winter Texan 7 Day Plus Special! $327.67 Queen Bed • $375.97 2 Full Size Beds PLEASE MENTION AD FOR SPECIAL! SPECIAL! 7 Day Plus Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels. Sunday, March 30 Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8:30am, 205 S. Stewart Rd. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9-10am, Non-denominational services. Pastor Mary Chamberlin. 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. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 9am, Templo Nueva Vida, 1111 N. Showers Rd. Worship Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational. Open to the public. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Church - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am. Sunday Worship - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-11am. 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 Church Services - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, BYOB/snacks. All welcome. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/Hook Ave. Karaoke - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6pm. Church Services - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Monday, March 31 Loteria - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6pm. Tuesday, April 1 Trail Dance Lessons - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 11am, 11 a.m. Beginners. 12 p.m. Intermediate. 7300 Monroe. Two Step Lessons - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 1pm, $2pp. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Bruce Boudreau, pass the hat. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/Hook Ave. Wednesday, April 2 Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-4pm, Refreshments at 11 a.m. Meals - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 5:30-7:15pm, Hot dogs, burgers, polish sausages, concessions. 101 E. Sioux Rd. 956-7876461. Thursday, April 3 Line Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 10am. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Friday, April 4 Yahoo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm. Fish Fry - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, $12pp, advance tickets and at the door. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $10pp. 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83/ Hook Ave. Saturday, April 5 Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm, Retro Rockers, $10pp at the door. Saturday Night Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9pm. Dance - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7-11pm, Southern Vinyl. Contact Mary McLaughlin for tickets, 712-240-2801. PARKS From pg. 9
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15 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com MARCH 26, 2025 RioValleyEstates@gmail.com • www.RioValleyEstatesTX.com Whether Your Ideal Location Includes • Pool & Spa • Rec Hall • Shopping • Dining • Fun Activities, Entertainment & Dancing Where You Call Home Makes All The Difference 715 N. Westgate Dr. • Weslaco • 956-968-2708 Expwy 83 Business 83 W Pike Blvd Panther Dr Westgate Dr Location! Location! Location! Only 2 Blocks Off I-2, And Beyond To The Entire RGV Within 5 Blocks Of All You Need Has The Location You’re Looking For! Rio Valley Estates Winter Texans enjoy the weather at Onion Fest By Herb Moering The weather is important to Jill Zehe, from Winter Green Estates in Mission. She was part of a group of motorcycle riders at the Texas Onion Fest in Weslaco on Saturday. The festival featured great weather for the crowds who attended to celebrate the 1015 onion. Jill said it is the Valley weather that allows the group to ride yearround, which includes her husband, Richard. The couple from northern Wisconsin have been Winter Texans for seven years. With them were Bob and Connie Metzger, from Hidden Valley RV Park in Mission for the past nine years, who also reside summers in Northern Wisconsin, and Linda Lavigno, from Eldorado Acres RV Park in Mission, who has come down from Calgary in Alberta, Canada for the past two years. J u a n i t a Small, from Lemon Tree Estates, came to the Onion Fest for the first time. “The food smells wonderful,” she said, which was a reference to the many food vendors along the blocked off Texas Boulevard on the south side of the downtown area. She has been in the Valley since 2012 and noted the good weather, along with the entertainment, the food, the people and all the activities in her park. Juanita also got her bag of onions, which were being given away to all the fest visitors, some 20,000 small bags. Volunteering at the onion giveaway site was Mr. Weslaco, 18-year-old Jaden Guiterrez, a junior at Weslaco High School. He said he was chosen at a pageant back on February 15 and will serve as an ambassador for the city at various events for a year, along with members of a royal court that was also chosen. He said most of judging was based on answering five questions. Thousands of bags of 1015 onions were given away to visitors at the Texas Onion Fest Saturday. Weslaco City Commissioner Pete Garcia Jr. (left) received a bag of the onions from Mr. Weslaco, Jaden Guiterrez. Photo by Herb Moering See ONION pg. 20 Winter Texan bikers came for the Onion Fest and included (from left) Bob and Connie Metzger, Linda Lavigno and Jill and Richard Zehe. Photo by Herb Moering
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