15 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 4, 2026 Call or Email ads@wintertexantimes.com 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 956.580.7800 1217 N CONWAY, MISSION Follow us on Facebook.com/ wintertexantimes www.WinterTexanTimes.com FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES delivered to your inbox Never Miss an issue with the Winter Texan times subscribe to receive the weekly edition in your inbox at www.WinterTexanTimes.com/Newsletter BRING US ALONG, & THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO SEE, MORE TO DO purchase. Paradise Park Clubhouse. Please bring your tableware, silverware and coffee cup. 100 E. Hackberry Ave. Gate Sale - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8-11am, 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 8-10am, Huge full breakfast menu, $8pp. 4224 S. Conway Ave. 956-585-5061. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Park, 8-9:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon. In addition, biscuits and gravy served first Saturday of the month. 1513 W. Crockett. Garage Sale - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Gates will not open before 7:30 a.m. Park Wide Patio Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Enjoy - Pancakes, 3 varieties of egg bake, biscuits and gravy, sausage spicy or mild, ham, or bacon, and applesauce. $7pp. 2500 E. Hwy. 83. Arts & Crafts Show - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Peppermint Palace. 2500 E. Hwy. 83. Huge Rummage Sale - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon, Main Hall. All half price. Clothing, linens, kitchen wares, electronics, and furniture. 1240 E. Bus. 83. Park Wide Patio Sale - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 8am, 304 S. Main. Garage Sales - Lakewood Village, Harlingen, 8am-1pm, 4515 Graham Rd. Park Wide Yard Sale - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 8am-Noon, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm. Craft Show - Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes, 9am-Noon, 8 ft. tables are $20, $25 if you are needing outlet access. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or if you have any questions, please call (956) 462-1049 or email shenika@lgrvresort.com. Park Wide Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 9am-1pm, 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Plus Square Dance Review - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, $5pp. 1341 W. US Bus. Hwy. 83. Rock & Roll Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, Noon-2pm, With The Howlers. Lunches available 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Fantastic Jam. Weather permitting we will play on our Outdoor Stage. Hosted by Keith K. Keith. chimneypark@outlook.com, 785230-1469. Please submit your music to him at least a week ahead of time. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Big Band Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come hear your favorite RGV Musicians play your favorite Big Band Era tunes (with some Country and Polkas added in)! Musicians by invite only. Contact Les Aldrich, 319-238-3914, if interested. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, The Craguns. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Concert - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 3pm, White Winged Dove. Karaoke with Andrew - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6-9pm, Free. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm, CanAm, $10pp. 7300 Monroe. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $9pp. 800 State Hwy. 495. Concert - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, White Winged Dove. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7pm, 3 Fools on 3 Stools, $10pp. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open 6:30 p.m. 1402 S. Cage Blvd. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7pm, Alan Sibley & The Magnolia Ramblers, $10pp. 900 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $10pp. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-9pm, Johnny Byrd, $10pp. Entertainment - We RV Champions of Rio Hondo, 7-9pm, Mayhem Comedy, $10pp. Nashville, TN Famous Baldknobbers Comedy Performance. Concert - Bibleville Conference See PARKS pg. 16
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