3201 E. EXP. 83 • DONNA,TX 78537 (956) 464-3378 of Donna Clayton Homes Doug Fowler www.claytonhomesdonna.com COME IN TODAY TO TOUR THE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 1191 SQ. FT. HOME FEATURING: • Clayton Exclusive Energy Smart Package • ProgrammableThermostat • Entertainment Center – Standard • New Duracraft Cabinet &Trim System • Deluxe Pantry Shelving in Utility • Farmhouse Sink • Stainless Steel Vent-A-Hood • Standard Island with 3” Band • DeckTub / Master Bath • Standard 48” Shower with Glass LOW E WINDOWS Low emissive windows filter out UV rays and help keep heat in during the cooler months and keep heat out during the warmer months. R33/R11/R22 INSULATION An Energy Smart 3-1-2 ratio of Ceiling/Walls/Floor insulation keeps your home well insulated during all seasons. PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT Save additional dollars setting your desired temperature throughout the day; locking in the savings when you’re away from your home. ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS Energy efficient light bulbs typically use 25%-80% less energy and last much longer than standard incandescent bulbs. SEALED DUCT WORK Located either in the ceiling or subfloor, sealed duct work increases heating and cooling efficiency ensuring a comfortable temperature in the home year round. ENERGY EFFICICENT WATER HEATER Thicker sidewalls help our water heaters maintain the water temperatures longer cutting down the amount of energy they use each day. WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE MONEY YOU SAVE? ONLY AT CLAYTON HOMES OF DONNA WHAT MAKES THE ENERGY SMART HOME SO SMART? Alamo Christmas Parade enjoyed by all By Herb Moering Winter Texans Bill and Nancee Fisher and David and Margie Jones picked a very good time to come see their first Alamo Christmas Parade on Friday, December 12. First, the weather was in the balmy 70s range all evening, which helped them to forget the cold and snow of Ohio. In fact, the Fishers had just arrived in Alamo four days ago, leaving behind a couple inches of snow. “The weather is just great,” Bill said. That was the same opinion expressed by David. “If I had to be stuck some place, this would be it,” he added. When talking about the snow, Bill recalled the New Year’s Eve snowstorm of 1977, when the white stuff was above first-floor window units at a hotel. Secondly, the parade was the longest in recent years with more than 70 entries, which was touted by Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza during comments at the program following the parade. That was also the announcement of winners for best parade entries. First place trophy went to the entry of David Fuentes, Precinct 1 county commissioner, with second place earned by Idea Academy of Alamo and the third-place trophy belonged to Winter Ranch RV Park. There were a lot of Winter Texans in the crowd near the Central Park stage cheering on their friends in the parade. Some of them said they had been to the Christmas parade in Alamo for a number of years. Ruth Hauert, a visitor from Illinois staying at the Royal Palms Mobile Home Park, was one of those seeing the parade for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it, she said. The Joneses have been coming to the “Valley” for the past 12 years, with the first six years in Mission and the following eight at Alamo Rose RV Resort. They got their start in coming because Margie’s folks wintered here. The Fishers came to Alamo after being invited by the Joneses. They are in their third year here. The Fishers noted, “The folks down here are so nice.” A whole train load of kids and grownups were at the head of the Alamo parade. (Photo by Herb Moering) DECEMBER 23, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES 6
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