Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 39, No. 3 © 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, November 12, 2025 The Salvation Army invites the community to Give with Joy this Christmas season as its iconic Red Kettle Campaign returns to McAllen. More than just a holiday tradition, the red kettle is a symbol of hope, compassion, and generosity — supporting vital programs that serve thousands of individuals and families in need throughout the year. While many people in our communities are silently battling hunger, homelessness, and hardship, we can find hope in the fact that giving is a source of joy for all. The Salvation Army’s recently released national campaign encourages people to Give with Joy and uplift families INDEX Events Calendar p 5 Reunions p 5 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 9 On The Road p 13 Business Guide p 16 Classifieds p 17 Coupon Index p 18 Taste of the Valley p 19 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 7 Weslaco loves its history, and one visit to the Weslaco Museum is all it takes to see how proud the city is of its rich history full of culture and tradition. The museum is conveniently located downtown, amid the beautiful architecture from decades ago. It’s a downtown area I wouldn’t mind walking around while peeking into the store fronts. There are even more unique buildings on side streets if one decides to venture around the area. An intriguing building is the beautiful fire department and old city hall off of South Texas Blvd. and 5th St. See WESLACO pg. 3 Weslaco Museum is full of history, culture, and tradition Give with joy, volunteer to ring a bell It’s good to see you back in the Valley. We had a busy week visiting with people and they are so appreciative of having you back in town. The parks are filling up their calendars with activities, shows, and dances as they try to make sure they have something for you to do during your stay. We are getting more traffic in our office as well. It’s fun to see the new faces, and the familiar faces. It’s fun to talk to people we haven’t seen in six months, or longer. We love hearing about your travels, and especially why you come back to the great Rio Grande Valley. As we get on with our season, we hope to highlight you, your parks, and events more in the paper. We hope to see more of your faces and activities as well. We look forward to being right there with you for some, too. We know it takes a bit for things to really pick up at the parks, but we are seeing schedules getting fuller already. By the time See JOY pg. 20 Weslaco Museum exhibit. (Photo by Carina Brunson) Give with joy. (Photo courtesy of Salvation Army)
NOVEMBER 12, 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. McAllen Community Concerts starts season next week McAllen Community Concert Association is featuring six great concerts this season. The first concert will be held on Thursday, November 20 with C Street Brass. C Street Brass is a brass quartet passionately committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians. C Street Brass’s mission is to connect lovers of the arts from all walks of life around a highly energetic and engaging concert experience. Equally as comfortable with Baroque as they are Broadway, this brass ensemble features five of the most talented, classically trained musicians in the industry. Their concerts encompass a wide variety of genres, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Astor Piazzolla and Billy Joel to George Gershwin, and ensure that every audience member’s musical palate is satisfied. Their next concert will be on January 6, 2026, with Bridge and Wolak: Scandalous Romantics. Michael Bridge (accordion) and Kornel Wolak (clarinet) are a globe-trotting musical duo who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity and humor. The two share a passion of fusing genres and a love of classical, jazz and world music, and their new show “Scandalous Romantics” is a hilarious tabloid take on the stories behind the most celebrated music stars across genres – and their spectacular lapses in judgement. Featuring songs like “Jealousy Tango,” “I Will Always Love You,” Marriage of Figaro” and more, this show will entertain audiences everywhere. Pianomania – Rockin’ the 50’s with Jared Freiburg will be held on January 21, 2026. Piano Virtuoso Jared Freiburg has been performing 1950s era music since he was a teenager. With legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and Ray Charles as his role models and sources of inspiration, Freiburg channeled his talents into a hugely successful career as a touring musician and has gone on to tour and perform in venues of all sizes around the world. Filled with good vibrations, electrifying piano mastery and a non-stop parade of favorite Golden Oldies, this show celebrates the music and artists of the early years of Rock N’ Roll with songs like “Real Wild Child,” “Pretty Woman,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and more. On February 17, 2026, it will be A tribute to the Judds. “Here Come the Judds” is an authentic stylistic and musical tribute to one of the top duo vocals of all time – Naomi and Wynona Judd. Featuring two of Nashville’s most renowned artists, Victoria Venier and Liz Byler Shea, and backed by keys and guitar, this show brings the music of the mother-daughter duo to life in an exciting and highly authentic way with notefor-note accuracy, iconic costumes, See CONCERTS pg. 3 C Street Brass. (Courtesy photo)
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 12, 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. s d - - e e d d g - g r - h o f w f h - ” e e c e i f , , s - g - , CONCERTS From pg. 2 and heartwarming stories. The show may feature, but it is not limited to, such songs as “Had a Dream,” “Girls Night Out,” “Love Can Build a Bridge,” and more. February 26, 2026, will feature Gentlemen’s Quartet (GQ). GQ is a modern, elegant take on some of the most famous music ever written, fusing together multiple genres in a perfect symphony of sophistication, virtuosity, and humor. Comprised of cello/mandocello, electric guitar/ bass, percussion, piano and violin, with special appearances by female vocalist Erin Shields, their concerts offer audiences a new, often deeper, way of listening to music. Featuring a multitude of musical genres, their repertoire includes selections like “Adagio,” “New York ‘States’ of Mind,” “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Rhapsody Overload,” and much more. The Waddington Brothers will perform on March 9, 2026. The Waddington Brothers, a band of four brothers from rural North Dakota, perform what they live: music that is real with them, that takes listeners on a journey through the heart of the American West. Seth, Ethan, Jacob and Job skillfully blend cowboy and bluegrass music, creating a style that is timelessly classic and yet refreshingly new and unique. Their rich, stirring harmonies and instrumental versatility bring familiar favorites like “Old Home Town,” “Less Traveled Road,” and “Red River Valley” to life in a way that is entertaining and engaging for audiences of all ages. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts are held in the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd. Single concert tickets available at the box office range from $25 to $65. Season memberships are available by calling (956) 581-3990. For more information and tickets, visit http://mcallenconcerts.com/. McAllen Community Concert Association was founded on May 12, 1954. Since then, they have provided quality entertainment at affordable pricing. This is the foundation of the organization now, just as it was in 1954. During the past 70 years, the association has presented a variety of entertainment from the classics to opera, jazz to musical theatre. The McAllen Community Concert Association is a non-profit organization comprised of a 40-member board and an active membership that has filled the auditorium to sold-out status for many years. They look forward to bringing many more years of fine entertainment to audiences in the McAllen Performing Arts Center. (120 E. 5th St.). The fire station is located on part of a Spanish land grant known as Llano Grande. It features some great architecture and additions to the building, including the city hall, have kept that colonial Spanish architecture. Weslaco was found in much the same way many other cities in the Valley was – It was a diamond in the rough for agriculture and landowners and investors saw the potential of the land. You can still drive around the outer areas of Weslaco – and much of the rest of the Valley – and see crops for miles. The city was founded in 1919, and the name was derived from the W.E. Stewart Land Company who bought 30,000 acres in 1917. Lots were sold from $50 to $400 and WESLACO From pg. 1 See WESLACO pg. 4
NOVEMBER 12, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Call or Email ads@wintertexantimes.com BRING US ALONG, & THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO SEE, MORE TO DO 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 IN PRINT, ONLINE ON ANY DEVICE YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE IT WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO 956.580.7800 1217 N CONWAY, MISSION Follow us on Facebook.com/ wintertexantimes www.WinterTexanTimes.com FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES all they had to do was choose a lot and camp out on it until the day of sale. Free lots were offered to representatives of several religious denominations that were in the area to build their churches – many of those churches have been on the same site since 1921. Many of the city’s founders can be found in the Weslaco Cemetery that was established in 1921 as well. Before heading to the museum, another architectural building to view is the Villa de Cortez. This building is located at South Texas Blvd. and Bus. 83. It features architectural elements of the period, crystal chandeliers and elegance that takes you back in time. A lot of this history, as well as the importance of agriculture to the area, can be found at the museum. After all, our favorite onion, the 1015 Onion, was developed in Weslaco. It is named because of its suggested planting date. The city celebrates this endeavor with its Onion Fest they hold in the Spring when it’s time for harvesting. The Weslaco Museum has one floor that features rotating exhibits. The other floor is like taking a step back in time. There are exhibits showing the beginning of the agriculture era, tools that were used, and clothing from the early days of the city. Photos show the life that was lived, and the growth to what the city is today. Volunteers love to give guided tours and tell you about each exhibit and the importance it plays in the history of Weslaco. You will learn about the city’s development, agriculture history, its product costume regalia, and so much more. If you have a group that would like a tour, just fill out the form online and they will get back with you. There is also a military area, payWESLACO From pg. 3 ing tribute to those in the area that have served. Weslaco is the proud home of Harlon Block, who served in the Marines. Block was killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. In 1944, he was one of the Marines who raised the second U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. The photo is a very well-known photo, and the museum features a painting of it in their exhibit. The museum is a nonprofit organization and relies on their volunteers that give their time and talents to collect, preserve, exhibit, and promote the history, cultural arts, and past traditions of the community. Opportunities to volunteer include tours, community outreach, field trips, clerical work, fundraisers, interviews, documentation and research, as well as artifact conservation and cataloging. You can fill out an application online if you are interested. The museum has special events throughout the year. Their Pan de Campo, an annual fundraiser for the museum, is in its 20th year and will be held on November 15. Tickets can be purchased at the museum for $50. The event will feature live music, food, an auction, and more. They have their Al Fresco event on November 20 that features music, art, and more. They also have a Saturday Speaker Series scheduled for November 22. All details can be found on their website and on their Facebook page. The museum features free admission on the first Saturday of the month. Visit the museum and discover the rich history and vibrant cultural exhibits. The museum is located at 500 South Texas Blvd. and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit www.weslacomuseum. org for more information, or call (956) 968-9142.
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 12, 2025 EVENTS CALENDAR November 1-29 – The Upper Valley Art League will celebrate 90 years of enriching the community through art There will be a special anniversary exhibit on display throughout the month showcasing members premier works of art in photography, watercolor, ceramics, acrylic, mixed media, oil and more. UVAL is located at 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. For more information, visit uppervalleyartleague. org. November 13 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Winter Speaker Series at 6:30 p.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. November 14-16 – The Harlingen Community Theatre, 1209 Fair Park Blvd., presents Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets sold online and at the door if still available. Visit https://hctvalleystars.org/ for tickets and more information. November 14 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Wild Wellness at 8:30 a.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission November 15 – Edinburg will pass out free trees while supplies last in recognition of Texas Arbor Day starting at 8 a.m. at Promenade Park, 202 N. 10th Ave. November 15 – 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. November 15 – 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. November 15 – 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. November 15 – Weslaco Museum will host their 20th Pan De Campo fundraiser from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be live music, food, drinks, a pan de campo cookoff and auction items. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. November 15 – Mid Valley Christian School in Weslaco will host their Winter Wonderland. There will be games, food, coffee, hot chocolate, Santa, snow, a live and silent auction, and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. If you would like to donate or participate, call (956) 968-6232. The school is located at 417 S. Westgate Dr. November 15 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Night Ride at 7:30 p.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission November 16 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host Archery Basics at 10 a.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission November 16 – 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, juicReunions 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. You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers will have their weekly Thursday get togethers at the Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N. 25th St., in McAllen from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will meet every Thursday, excluding holidays, until the last Thursday in March 2026. Any questions, call Pam Horstman at (816) 590-6521. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday from now (Thursday, November 20) through April at the Junction Café, 11 S. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, contact Larry at (715) 305-0401. Fayette County, Iowa Make plans for the Fayette County, Iowa reunion set for Thursday, January 15, 2026. 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. es and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www.sopadre. com/listing/south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/. November 19 – The Upper Valley Art League will celebrate 90 years of enriching the community through art. A special anniversary ribbon cutting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a special anniversary exhibit on display throughout the month showcasing members premier works of art in photography, watercolor, ceramics, acrylic, mixed media, oil and more. UVAL is located at 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. For more information, visit uppervalleyartleague.org. November 20 – Weslaco Museum will host their Al Fresco from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Visit the museum and enjoy music, art, and community. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. November 22 – 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. November 22 – 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. November 22 – 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. November 22 – The Harlingen High School Band Boosters will hold a golf tournament fundraiser at Tony Butler’s Golf Course in Harlingen starting at 7 a.m. with registration and a light breakfast. Visit their website at mhb-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/ for full details. November 22 – Weslaco Museum will host their Saturday Speaker Series: Joe Vidales from 2 to 3 p.m. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. November 22 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host Our Night Sky at 7:30 p.m. All programs are free with park admission. Reservations are required. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details by calling (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission
NOVEMBER 12, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Scan Now To Register MIGHTY HAWK BAND BOOSTERS FUNDRAISER GOLFTOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 22, 2025 | TONY BUTLER GOLF COURSE Visit our website to register your team or as an individual player, view auction items, and purchase golf balls for the Golf Ball Drop. https://mhb-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/ Questions? Email us: HarlingenSouthBandBoosters@gmail.com Join us and support our Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band Throughout the day there will be many opportunities for you to win prizes Hole-in-One Contests Team Prizes Golf Ball Drop Online Silent Auction Putting Contest Mulligans $20,000 Split the Prize with Charity Contest Tournament Schedule 7 AM Registration 8 AM Tee-Off 12 PM Lunch & Awards 1 PM Golf Ball Drop Edinburg to Host Edinburg Cares Food Drive With the holidays right around the corner, the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is working to ensure that residents across the city can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without worry with the help of the 14th Annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive. City staff, in collaboration with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and H-E-B, will distribute 1,000 turkeys and 1,000 food baskets on Saturday, November 22, to pre-selected families in Edinburg. The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a kick-off ceremony at 9 a.m. at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive before crews begin their deliveries. The community is encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, such as canned fruit and vegetables, stuffing, and gravy mixes, now through November 18. Donation boxes have been placed at the following locations: - Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive - Edinburg Police Department, 1702 S. Closner Boulevard - Central Fire Station, 212 W. McIntyre Street - Edinburg Parks and Recreation, 315 Mark S. Pena Drive - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Constable, 1212 S. 25th Ave., Suite B - Texas T Barbershop, 1303 S. McColl Road - Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S. Closner Boulevard - All ECISD Schools The City of Edinburg also needs volunteers to assist in sorting cans, filling food baskets, and making deliveries. For more information on volunteering, please call (956) 3815631. Texas Tropical Trail to visit Monte Alto, Hargill HARGILL – Texas Tropical Trail Region invites the community to its 227th Partner Event in Monte Alto-Hargill area at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, beginning at Rio Farms, Inc. Partners will start the tour by meeting at Rio Farms located at 25601 FM 88, Monte Alto. Light refreshments will be provided. Partners will then receive a short tour of Rio Farms facilities and citrus orchards. A representative from Delta Lake will present on the history of the lake and its importance to the Delta Area communities. Before heading over to Hargill, Partners will visit Delta Lake to view its landscape. Lunch will break the morning activities at Hargill Tacos, where individuals can enjoy local plates. Hagrill natives claim the restaurant has the best tacos in town. Partners will then visit the Hargill Post Office and First Baptist Church, to be led by community leader Margie Pollock. Partner Events end with a Texas Tropical Trail Board of Directors meeting. All are welcome. The Texas Tropical Trail Tour is $30 and includes lunch, all sales final. Carpooling encouraged. Visit TexasTimeTravel.com or call (361) 558-0515 to learn more about this Partner Event. About Texas Tropical Trail Tour Texas Tropical Trail Tours, also known as Partner Events, focuses on the heritage and history of Laredo to Corpus Christi to the Rio Grande Valley and all the small towns in between. Partner Events feature presentations, visits to museums and historic sites, and other heritage tourism. Texas Tropical Trail is a nonprofit organization that works closely with the Texas Historical Commission. One of the stops during the Partner Event will be the First Baptist Church of Hargill, which will celebrate 100 years next year. (Photo courtesy of Texas Tropical Trail Region)
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 12, 2025 o s l s l t January comes around, you’ll have to make some hard decisions about where you want to go and who you want to see. With the holidays just around the corner, parks are getting ready, not only by decorating and holding their own special holiday events, but also by holding special fundraisers, collecting donations, making crafts for organizations, and more. You do plenty for your park and for the communities you live in. We love showing our readers what you are doing for others. Please send us a snapshot or two so we can share what you are doing at your park. And don’t forget, we put all of our stories and photos online. Our website is easy to navigate, and you can find each individual story separately either on our home page or under the sections tab. So, if you find one you like, or a story about your park, that you want to share – just copy the link and share it with your friend or on Facebook. Just about everything you see in our paper is online. You can also find our classifieds, events calendar, and the always favorite parks calendar that lists activities in the parks that are open to the public. Under issues you will find the digital editions from this year, and the last two years. You will also find links to our Park Directory and the RGV Visitors Guide that give you information about all the interesting places to see in the Valley. If you want to find something from year’s past, we have our full archive from 1987 to 2025 in bounded books at the office. If there is something you are looking for from years past, just ask and we will see if we can find it for you. We love looking back at the stories we have done through the years. If you have story ideas, or there is a location you want to know more about, let us know. Send us an email at news@wintertexantimes.com. RAMBLINGS From pg. 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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, November 12 Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Bob Buttermore, pass the hat. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 6-9pm, Ron Moshier, $10pp. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & the Southern Knights, $8pp. 956-7876461. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Thursday, November 13 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11:30am-1pm. Happy Hour Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. BYOB. Pop & water available for sale, free ice. 802 S. International Blvd. 956376-1248. Lasagna Dinner - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 4:30-6pm, $10pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Ron Moshier, $10pp. Friday, November 14 Yahoo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-2:30pm. Karaoke - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 5-7pm, 1341 W. US Bus. Hwy. 83. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, 956-7876461. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9pm, Retro Rockers, $10pp. 1402 S. Cage Blvd. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Steven May & the Southern Knights, $8pp advance/$10pp at the door. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $10pp. 50/50 & door prizes. Free lite refreshments/ice. Soda & popcorn for sale. BYOB & snacks. Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $10pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $8pp. Saturday, November 15 Park Wide Patio Sale - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8-11am. Craft Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Yard Sale - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-2pm, 1402 S. International Blvd. Park Wide Yard Sale - Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville, 8amNoon, Everyone welcome, gates will be open. 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd. Garage Sale - Citrus Village, La Feria, 8am-2pm, At Club House. 901 Citrus. TW Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Community Garage Sale - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8amNoon. Park Wide Garage Sale - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 9amNoon, Sale is held at the Hall. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm, Bruce Boudreau, $10pp at the door. BYOB & snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 6-9pm, GTO Band (George Masso & Texas Outlaws), $10pp. Entertainment - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm, Vintage Traveler, $10pp Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Burnin’ Ember, $9pp. 800 State Hwy. 495. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $10pp. Sunday, November 16 Non-Denominational Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 9am, 900 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-10am, 1341 W. US Bus. Hwy. 83. Sunday Worship - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am, 1402 S. Cage Blvd. Worship Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 10am, Non-denominational church services in the South Hall with Pastor Steve. 956423-3137. 2801 Harrison. Monday, November 17 MB Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Soup Supper - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4pm. Tuesday, November 18 Shuffleboard Tournament - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 8am4:30pm. TW Meeting - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9am. Trail Dance Lessons - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 11am, Beginner. Questions: 815-383-6783. 7211 Ford St. Lunch & Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 11am, Lunch 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Jam 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Trail Dance Lessons - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, Noon, Intermediate. Questions: 815-383-6783. 7211 Ford St. TW Christmas Craft Class - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1pm, Paper mache Christmas ornaments. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, The Lady & The Outlaw, pass the hat. 50/50 & door prizes. Free ice. Soda & popcorn for sale. BYOB & snacks. R/C Racing Cars & Dinner - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 3-10pm, 1341 W US Bus. Hwy. 83. Happy Hour - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 3:30-5:30pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. 800 State Hwy. 495. Happy Hour - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, Southern Harmony featuring Chris & Rosie, pass the hat, BYOB & snacks. Let’s Talk Omelets - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 5pm, $7pp. Bring your own serving set. Horse Races - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm. Wednesday, November 19 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30-9am. Shuffleboard Tournament - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 8am4:30pm. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Dos Hombres, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 3-5pm, Rene from The Night Howlers, pass the hat. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & the Southern Knights, $8pp. 956-7876461. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Thursday, November 20 Craft Fair - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Shuffleboard Tournament - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 8am1pm. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11:30am-1pm. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9pm, Denim & Lace, $10pp. 1402 S. Cage Blvd. Concert - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, The Band Wanted, CALENDAR PARKS See PARKS pg. 10
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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Buy 1 Packet of Batteries Get 2nd Packet FREE* FREE HEARING EVALUATION *Must present this ad Your perfect match Personalized hearing McAllen/Pharr 3906 N. Jackson Rd., South of Nolana (956)632-0908 Weslaco 413 W. Pike Ste C (956)647-5061 Harlingen 913 N. Ed Carey Ste A (956)423-4400 Brownsville 1474 W. Price Rd. Ste 2 (956)621-2085 John D. Druley Board Certified Over 30 years in hearing aid industry Beltone Achieve™ Custom Beltone Achieve™ RIE Jabra Enhance™ Plus All Insurance Accepted Enjoy music at IMAS Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in arts and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice and percussion, these community concerts are immersed in the fine art galleries of the International Music of Art and Science and great for the whole family. On November 16, visitors can enjoy the UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief. The Romantic Cello: Janacek, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff will be presented on December 14. UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz performs a soulful afternoon of music for violoncello and piano. From Janacek’s dreamy and imaginative “Fairy Tale” to Rachmaninoff”s thrilling Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, this recital is sure to delight and inspire. A jazz combo directed by Marco Guerra will play on January 25, 2026. February 22, 2026 will be an Afternoon of Marimba with the UTRGV Percussion Studio. This program will feature students performing solo pieces and chamber music for the marimba. The marimba is a large keyboard instrument with wooden keys, praised for its resonance and pleasing tones. March 29, 2026, will feature Elle et moi: A Celebration of Women in French Melodie. The concert will feature Soprano Diane Walkter and pianist Michael Ensign. The last concert of the season will be on May 3, 2026, featuring Alma Flamenca, a live performance featuring selections from an upcoming recording of the same name. In this concert, guitarist Kurt Martinez and percussionist Marco Guerra explore the expressive depth and rhythmic vitality of authentic flamenco, presenting arrangements that highlight the intimate dialogue between guitar and percussion. The concerts are included with general admission. Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts. General Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for seniors 65+. All concerts are held from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at theimasonline.org. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. UTRGV Arts has full November schedule Feel the spirit of fall all around this month through shows provided by UTRGV Arts. This month brings a wonderful mix of dance, music, art, and more to enjoy. Tonight, you have the chance to enjoy some music with the Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Winds at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. The show will be at 7 p.m. General admission is $10. Enjoy a lively performance featuring music, old and new, crafting a vibrant program of excitement and beauty. They will perform again on Thursday, November 13, in Brownsville at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. The UTRGV Guitar Ensemble will perform at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on Thursday, November 13. They will perform works by Francis Kleynjans, Eduardo Martin, Manuel de Falla, Jorge Morel, Ruben Fuentes, Domenico Scarlatti, and Carlos Gardel. Bridging Baroque elegance and modern Latin American expression, the program highlights the ensemble’s commitment to a wide range of styles, interpretive richness, and exploring different musical traditions within the guitar repertoire. A piano recital will be held in Edinburg with free admission on Saturday, November 15, at 7 p.m. Multiple pianos and multiple hands piano repertoire will be explored by the piano area students, piano faculty and beyond. The piano recital will also be held in Brownsville, at One W. University Blvd., on Sunday, November 16 at 7 p.m. The nationally award-winning Mariachi Aztlan will perform Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m., in Edinburg. They will represent the beauty of Hispanic music and cultural traditions as they have done throughout Mexico, Canada and the US. Join them for a lively and colorful performance to include all of UTRGV’s mariachi groups. Join UTRGV Arts at the TSC Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 19, for a Faculty Showcase Recital featuring individual and collaborative works by the Brownsville campus applied music faculty. It will be held at 7 p.m. General admission is $10. Enjoy the UTRGV Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Norman Gamboa for a powerful performance featuring works by Brahms, Ortiz and Zyman on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. The performance will be held at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. The UTRGV Theatre presents Bright Ideas, “A comedy about ambition, parenting, and pesto – Bright Ideas follows a couple willing to do anything (literally anything) to get their toddler into the best preschool. Hilariously twisted and frighteningly relatable.” Shows will be held at See UTRGV pg. 15
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