JANUARY 7, 2026 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. Celebrate USA’s semiquencentennial at Llano Grande Quilt Bee Submitted by Michele Eastwood It is time to celebrate the semiquencentennial of the USA. Spend the day at the Llano Grande Quilt Bee 16th annual show on Tuesday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will be held at the Llano Grande Event Center, 2215 East West Blvd. (off Mile 2 West) in Mercedes. United We Celebrate is the theme of this year’s show. Red, white, and blue will be flying in patriotic displays. Quilts of various shapes and sizes will be on display. This year’s opportunity quilt is a representation of a sky full of fireworks and measures 80 x 99. Tickets for the quilt can be purchased from any Bee member or at the Show. The winner will be drawn at the end of the show, you do not have to be present to win. The theme for this years “Challenge Quilt” is “Americana.” There will be various concepts of the theme for your viewing pleasure. The Challenge Quilt shows a variety of skill levels from beginner to expert. While the skill level may differ, the vision and beauty always shine through. Admission to the show will be $5. Which quilt will you cast your vote for as “People’s Choice”? We will also have a variety of vendors for your shopping pleasure to find that new fabric or item calling your name. We will have demonstrations throughout the morning, our boutique offering a variety of items from our Bee members, door prizes, and the grand prize of a sewing machine. Mission Chamber to host Annual Health & Wellness Fair The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) proudly announces its upcoming Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, January 13 and 14, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd., Mission. Proudly sponsored by the City of Mission and Mission Regional Medical Center, this two-day wellness fair brings together healthcare providers, wellness experts, and local organizations to offer free health services and education to the community. Attendees will have access to comprehensive blood work exams, health screenings, vaccines, Quantaflo (blood circulation) tests, and additional health resources. To secure an appointment for bloodwork exams, individuals can schedule online at bit.ly/GMCCHealthfair or by calling (956) 585-2727. This event is free to the public. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. For more information, please call (956) 585-2727 or visit missionchamber.com.
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