3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 21, 2026 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. between park residents and park management. Resident and player Glyn Missingill, who was emcee for the dedication, noted that many residents had provided sweat equity, and donations of money. And Rockwood said all residents really are invested in the new courts. He asked those in the audience “to look and see what we accomplished.” Missingill said this is an amenity that the park needed, and which Brenda had claimed needed a home. Pickleball had been played on two courts in the main hall at Trophy Gardens starting in 2015, according to resident Fran Adams. But the hall also had to be shared for other activities to be held, limiting playing time. “The sport had become one of the most popular activities in the park, bringing residents together for exercise, social connection and fun,” Adams said. And along came an avid player, Brenda Keen, stating “We need our own outdoor pickleball courts.” Brenda had started playing on a court laid out with lines on a street in next door neighbor Winter Ranch RV Resort, her husband related. But she became the spark to the project, meeting with management and other players to begin raising money through fund-raising events and work projects on the courts. The Keens, originally from Arkansas, had been full time RVers since 2019 after selling off three businesses in pre-packaged foods, trailers and storage facility. While on the road they visited most states and more than 20 countries. They would stay four months at Trophy Gardens each winter. Mike had a brother living in the Valley and his parents had been Winter Texans here. After the ceremony several pairs of players demonstrated the sport on the two courts. Some more funds are still needed to fully complete the courts with benches for players and spectators, proper lighting for evening play and some overhead coverage. Although Brenda passed away suddenly in June of 2024, her vision is now a reality. TROPHY GARDENS From pg. 1 TCF From pg. 1 formation, please contact Amy Tijerina, Executive Director of Texas Citrus Fiesta at (956) 585-9724. Families can also look forward to the Texas Citrus Fiesta Fun Fair, a free, two-day event filled with excitement for all ages. The Fun Fair will take place at the Bentsen Palm Community Park, 1801 S. Inspiration Rd. It will be held Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31. There will be rides, games, entertainment and more fun. It’s free admission for the entire community. Another highlight of the celebration is the beloved Parade of Oranges, a signature Texas Citrus Fiesta tradition that brings colorful floats, community pride, and festive spirit to the streets of Mission. The Grand Marshal has been named State Rep. Bobby Guerra for this great event. The parade will be held on Saturday, January 31 and starts at 12 p.m. The parade will run down Conway Ave. from 495 to downtown Mission.
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