13 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 21, 2026 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 BRING US ALONG, & THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO SEE, MORE TO DO Call or Email ads@wintertexantimes.com 956.580.7800 1217 N CONWAY, MISSION Follow us on Facebook.com/ wintertexantimes www.WinterTexanTimes.com FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES 27146 McLelland Drive, Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 423-1446 Lower Valley / 956-664-1446 Upper Valley Visit us at www.gowithjo.com for complete itineraries Go...With Jo! Tours & Travel We Take Care of You! Padre Island & Brownsville (1 Day) Feb. 10 & April 2, 2026 ���������������������������������������$95 San Benito – Rio Hondo (1 Day) March 10 & April 6, 2026 ���������������������������������������$105 Harlingen – La Feria (1 Day) Feb. 3 & April 3, 2026 ����������������������������������������������������������$105 Mercedes – Weslaco (1 Day) Feb. 5 & Feb. 25, 2026 ���������������������������������������������������������$85 McAllen – Edinburg (1 Day) Jan. 28 & Feb. 20, 2026 ������������������������������������������������������$105 King Ranch – Lyford (1 Day) Jan. 23., Feb. 13 & March 6, 2026 �������������������������������$85 Farm Tour (1 Day) Feb. 6 & March 6, 2026 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������$85 (Prices are per person, lunch included) ONE DAY TOURS , . , l , , n , H , m Houston Blvd. Jam Session - Yellow Rose MH & RV Park, La Feria, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Countryside Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Open jam with professional band on stage. Join us for lunch 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Big Band Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Mission Bell hall. Jam Session - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 2-4pm, 50/50 drawing, refreshments. Karaoke - Quiet Village II, Donna, 3-6pm, Featuring Shannon Garrison. Parking on street in front of Rec Hall and on Peacefull Lane directly behind Rec Hall. BYOB. Snacks available to purchase; pizza, chili dogs, nachos, popcorn, ice cream, pop & water. Texas Hold ‘Em - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 3-5pm, BYOB. $5.25 buy in. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Curt James, donation. 956-787-6461. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Soup Supper - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4pm. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:305:30pm. Monday Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm, At the clubhouse. Angus burger, cheese, trimmings, seasoned fries, and dessert, $8pp. BYOD or sodas/water available for sale. 100 E. Hackberry Ave. Monday Night Jam Sessions - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 5:307:30pm. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, AH Illusions, $10pp. www.anthonythemagic.com. NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES/COOLERS/DRINK CUPS ALLOWED. Liquor permitted in a clear flask only. 956-597-6900 ext. 3. 200 N. Val Verde Rd. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Jonny Bird - Extravaganza with the Vegas Guys, $25pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Sweetwater, $9pp. Free popcorn, soda and water available for purchase, 50/50 drawing. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Redneck Revival, $8pp. 3907 N. Taylor Rd. Tuesday, January 27 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, Activity Building. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Quilt Bee 16th Annual Show - Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes, 9am-3pm, Theme: Semiquencentennial, United We Celebrate. Chair Exercise - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 9-10am, Exercise classes led by Mary! Bring a towel, water bottle and a positive attitude. Meet people and join in on the low key, stress-less, no judgment exercise classes. Women’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am, Activity Building. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Trail Dance Lessons - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 11am, Beginner 11 a.m., intermediate 12 p.m. 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. Rock N Roll Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am, Lunch available from 11:30 a.m. 80’s to 2009, modern country, and 60’s to 80’s rock n roll. Jam 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Stage band: The Esquires. 100 E. Hackberry. Beginner Square Dancing - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, $5pp. 1341 W. US Bus. Hwy. 83. Music Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, Noon, Lunch available for purchase. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 12:30-2:30pm. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, North of the Border, $10pp. 205 S. Stewart Rd. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Curt James, 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 - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 3-5pm, Justin Terry, pass the hat. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV See PARKS pg. 14
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