15 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 11, 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 900 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-10am, 1341 W. US Bus. Hwy. 83. Bible Studies & Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9am, Activity Building. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Lutheran Christian Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, Coffee hour 8 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Bible Class starts in January. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am, Featuring Sister Luv. Church - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, Non-denominational. Communion on first Sunday of the month. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Sunday Worship - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am, 1402 S. Cage Blvd. Church Service - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am. Worship Services - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am, Pastor Frank McKeehan. Fellowship following. Worship Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 10am, Non-denominational church services in the South Hall with Pastor Steve. 956423-3137. 2801 Harrison. Worship Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10am, Pastor Fred Dorisse. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for service. Non-denominational church. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Dr. Bill Jones. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, 205 S. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 2pm, Men and Women of A-Chord, $8pp. Gospel Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 2-4pm, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Entertainment - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 3-5pm, 3 Fools on 3 Stools, $10pp. 1018 El Paseo Dr. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 3-5pm, 2100 Vernon. Dance/Live Music - Alamo Paradise Park, 5-7pm, The Lockharts. 1513 W Crockett. Entertainment - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-9pm, Anthony Hernandez Illusions, $10pp advance. 800 State Hwy. 495. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Yachtzilla! prices vary. Rock N Roll Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Quentin Flagg, $10pp. Show - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, May, Terry, McEwen & Moshier, $20pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Bill Jones. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Monday, February 16 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Mission Bell. Craft Fair - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-1pm. Line Dancing with Jeannie - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 9:3011am, $3pp donation. Line Dancing with Keith - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10amNoon, Improver dancer. Mexican Train Dominos - AmeriCana RV Park, Palmview, 10-11am, Bring your own drinks and snacks. Introduction to Square Dancing - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, 1341 W. US Bus. Hwy. 83. Jam Session - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm, 1341 W. US Bus. Hwy. 83. Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, 50/50, snacks. 1015 W. Sam 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 See PARKS pg. 16
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