OCTOBER 29, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Physicians are independent practitioners who, with limited exceptions, are not employees or agents of South Texas Health System. The System shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. 252907866-2993628 7/25 Learn more at southtexashealthsystem.com/er WE’RE EVERYWHERE You NeedUs WITH SEVEN FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM® IS BRINGING QUALITY CARE CLOSER TO HOME. Our freestanding emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each location is staffed with medical personnel and equipped with diagnostic technology similar to what you would find in our facility emergency rooms, making them capable of providing care typically beyond the scope of most urgent care centers or night clinics. Six of our seven locations have received Chest Pain Management certification and Acute Stroke Ready Hospital certification from The Joint Commission. Our freestanding emergency departments also offer a wide range of health checks and screenings – with limited wait times. Diagnostic, imaging and lab appointments are available on a same-day, walk-in basis. Discounted rates are available for cash payments. Brownsville Latin Music Festival next weekend The only annual Latin Music Festival in Texas is back. Featuring “Latin Jazz” by the very best. The Brownsville Latin Music Festival brings a full day of music, dance, and culture, celebrating BSPA’s 30-years of bringing life-changing events to Brownsville. Presented by the Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA), this vibrant celebration takes place on Saturday, November 8 at the Jacob Brown Auditorium, with festivities running from 1 to 11 p.m. The headliner of the event is Grupo Fantasma. As a Grammy Award-winning Latin funk powerhouse, Grupo Fantasma takes the stage for an unforgettable evening performance, blending Latin rhythms with high-energy showmanship. Hailing from Austin, TX, this ten-piece collective has lit up stages from Bonnaroo to London’s O2 Arena and collaborated with legends like Prince, Sheila E., and Spoon. They are known for their explosive live shows and rich musical fusion. The festival lineup also includes Ache de Barrio, Vallao, Synergy, Omar Oropeza & the KlaveFX Dancers, and ROCA – Revival of Cultural Arts Jazz Ensemble and Dancers. Enjoy delicious food and handcrafted goods from local vendors throughout the day. Get your tickets and explore the full schedule at www.brosoperformingarts.org. Don’t miss this one-ofa-kind celebration of Latin music and culture. The BSPA was founded in 1994 and is a non-profit with a mission to enhance quality-of-life in the community through cultural entertainment, endeavoring to produce quality programming to the largely underserved community. They have hosted hundreds of shows, concerts and cultural programs giving back to the community and allowing the community a chance to perform as well. This event is just one of the many they coordinate and produce each year. Grupo Fantasma. (Courtesy photo)
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