NOVEMBER 26, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 2024 Park Directory Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: Park Directory RIO GRANDE VALLEY MOBILE HOME & RV 2024-2025 EDITION Page 1 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide 2025-2026 Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2025-2026 Edition 2025 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide Call 956.580.7800 or Email ads@wintertexantimes.com FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE www.WinterTexanTimes.com and other goodies. My go to was always my grandfather’s wonderful citrus salad. I usually try to have a citrus salad for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I fix my salad just a little different nowadays and I take shortcuts in sectioning the citrus as well. My grandfather would spend all morning working on his – peeling the fruit and then getting the membrane off the citrus. Today, I cut the tops and bottoms off the citrus, round the sides, and then use a small sharp knife to pull out the citrus. I try to waste as little of the fruit as possible. My Grandfather would get some grapefruit and oranges to do his salad with – most of them coming from their own back yard. Me, I like to get my citrus from a local citrus grower/shop in the Valley whenever possible. I try to use several types of grapefruit, a couple of oranges, and even include some mandarins and tangerines. It all depends on the flavor profile I am wanting and what’s available – I love to use Marrs and Cara Cara Oranges when I can. I then throw in some cherries – with the juice – and if I want some crisp I will throw in some sliced apples and grapes. Mix it together and have a really nice refreshing citrus salad for dessert, as a side, or even as a great breakfast treat. This is something I have to have at least during one of the holiday meals. It’s very refreshing after it has been in the fridge overnight. So, what is a tradition you like to keep during the holidays? Is there a specific item that must be at your dinner table for Thanksgiving? BTW, our other one is tamales the day after Thanksgiving and RAMBLINGS From pg. 1 then leftovers for two days, saving any other turkey for casseroles and sandwiches. Share your favorites with us. I would love to hear what you do for the holidays. What makes them extra special if you are spending them here in the Valley with friends? Until next week, have a very blessed and safe Thanksgiving! ~ Rina America” Lantern Displays featuring the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, Main Street USA, and the Statue of Liberty; weekend fireworks (Friday-Sunday) featuring the Electric Parade; a giant Ferris wheel; and A South Pole Experience – McAllen’s own real ice-skating rink. There will be free admission on Community Day, which is December 16, courtesy of HEB. Opening day for the South Pole Illuminated Festival is Thursday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m. Events begin at 6 p.m. with free admission before 7 p.m. The festival will be open from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; and open a little later, until 10:30 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission starts at $15 for adults. Children under six are free. Children 12 and under enjoy free admission on Wednesdays and Thursdays through December 18. The festival will run through December 28. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.southpoleoftexas.com/. The festival is located at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd. SOUTH POLE From pg. 3
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