3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 29, 2025 1217 N. Conway, Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 • www.wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2025-2026 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. good food, and a variety of things to do. Although it is taking a little bit longer this year to see some cooler temperatures, I am still eager for those nice, crisp, cool mornings that encourage you to get out and enjoy the outdoors. We always hope that as you come our way, the cooler temps start following you as well. And it looks like we’ll have a little reprieve from the 90’s this week. We are eager to see your smiling faces, as are the parks, Wintertainers™, restaurants, and so many others. The Valley truly enjoys having our Winter Texan friends visit. Several cities roll out the red carpet (so to speak) with events welcoming you back – typically held in December. And we always hate to see you go – after all, we are here for, and because of, you. Get ready for a busy season, too. I have seen Wintertainers™ posting their busy schedules already. We are already seeing fall events – and holiday events – being planned or underway. Soon you will see your parks hosting fundraisers, food collections, and other events to help support your local communities during the holidays. Parks are also getting their activities started and should be in full swing soon, if they aren’t already. Every year, the parks find new ways to entertain their residents. Many will find music, entertainment, arts and crafts, plenty of food, dancing and so many more activities to participate in at their parks, and parks throughout the Rio Grande Valley. There are over 200 senior parks in the Valley to choose from, and many of them have full schedules during the season. Currently, cities are holding fall festivals, but soon there will be Christmas events. Check your local museums for their Dia de los Muertos exhibits if you want to get a taste of some of the culture you can find in the Valley. And if your park hasn’t had theirs yet, I am sure most will be having Halloween events where everyone is encouraged to dress up and have some fun – those events always have great photo opportunities. While parks have their own lists of entertainment, you will find the Valley has plenty of local talent, events, and shows as well. There is the McAllen Convention Center and Performing Arts Center, Harlingen Community Theatre, McAllen Community Concerts, McAllen Wind Ensemble, Valley Symphony Orchestra, LJISD Folklorico, and other local theatres and school plays and dance ensembles you might want to check out. With the holiday season approaching, there will be plenty of opportunities and events to attend. We try our best to keep you informed about all these events throughout the Valley. We are also always looking for those great stories within the parks. Many parks have interesting people that others should know. Or they might just have an odd type of event – like turtle racing – that is worthy of a story, or a photo or two. You also have organizations that are do- - - X f d - s e - - c 4 n e - e y e s k e s e e See WELCOME pg. 4 WELCOME From pg. 1 Progreso Tourist Day. (Photo by Herb Moering)
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