3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com DECEMBER 10, 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 , s n d y - n l - n g - r d - d t GIVING From pg. 1 will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10 (today). Many people are excited for the Giving Machines to finally come down to McAllen. “During the Christmas season many of us have a desire to serve our community more intentionally, just like the Savior did. One of the many ways we can do this is through the Giving Machines – the vending machine that helps you give locally and internationally to those in need,” said Emily Holbrook. Lara Hess is excited for her children to experience the Giving Machine this year since they have never lived close to one. She hopes it will help her children donate to a cause that is important to them. This year, Giving Machines will appear in more than 131 cities worldwide (11 locations just in Texas), providing a fun, unique, and memorable way to do an instant act of kindness for someone in need. The Giving Machine is part of the annual Light the World initiative, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church covers all operational expenses, enabling participating nonprofit organizations to receive one hundred percent of every donation. The nonprofits featured in the McAllen Giving Machines include Capable Kids; CASA for Children; Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.; Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Rio Grande Valley; South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association; Church World Service; and Water for Good. Rebecca Gearheart, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation in the Rio Grande Valley, said “When you give, you’re not just donating – you’re helping a child feel joy, strength, and possibility. Every dollar truly makes magic happen!” With donated funds, nonprofits participating in the Giving Machine have delivered hundreds of thousands of items worldwide. Other locations throughout the world have different organizations or items you can donate. For instance, you can donate a goat, a chicken, eye exams, toys, education, and more. If you can’t make it to the McAllen location, or another location near you if you aren’t in the Valley (or don’t want to make the drive), you can visit the website and donate online directly to a charitable cause of your choice. Visit Instagram.com/TexasGivingMachine and Facebook.com/TexasGivingMachine for a list of events happening at McAllen Giving Machines at the McAllen Food Park. There will be a special celebration on opening day. To learn more about this global Initiative, visit GivingMachine.org. The Giving Machine first appeared in 2017, and more than $44 million has been contributed. CHANUKAH From pg. 2 a tyrannical monarch, the victorious Jewish community could find very little pure olive oil to light the Menorah, only enough for one day. However, the oil lasted for eight days, long enough to purify more oil! Jewish people light a candle on each of the eight evenings in remembrance of God’s provision. The eight cups that hold the Hanukkah candles are arranged in a row, one for each night of the holiday. Every menorah has one additional cup, a ninth cup, which is located in the center or to one side and is usually slightly elevated. The ninth candle is called “the shammash,” or, “one who serves.” Jewish tradition says the purpose of the shammash is that “Judaism gives light to the world.” Come celebrate the holiday tradition in McAllen.
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