9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 11, 2026 Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. We would love to see your photos as well and share with others what a great time you are having. You can send your reunions and photos to news@wintertexantimes. com. Buchanan County Reunion A Buchanan County Reunion will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. Contact Carol Jones at (563) 9203167, or Shirley Seamans at (319) 533-6889, for any questions. 3M Retirees & Friends 3M Retirees & Friends will meet on the third Wednesday of the month through March. The reunion meeting will be held on February 18, at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna at 10:30 a.m. For information, call Louise Hartsuiker, (612) 916-9236. Appanoose County, Iowa, Rathburn Lake Area Appanoose County, Iowa and Rathburn Lake Area Reunion will be held on Thursday, February 19, at 11 a.m., at Mr. Gatti’s, 2001 Expressway 83, Weslaco. For more information, call Pat Houser at (641) 895-8181. Caterpillar Retirees The Caterpillar Retiree Reunion will be held at Mr. Gattis in Weslaco, 2001 W. Expressway 83. It will be held on Thursday, February 19 at 11 a.m. Any questions, call Jana Fleming at (309) 251-0875. EVENTS CALENDAR Now-February 27 – Mission Historical Museum will have a quilt exhibit featuring works by talented local quilters offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate quilting as both an art form and a cultural expression. The exhibit will be open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. as well as every second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MHM is located at 200 E. Tom Landry. Call (956) 580-8646 for more information. Now-February 28 – Upper Valley Art League’s local member artists will showcase diverse works of watercolors at the UVAL Gallery through the 28th. Opening reception is February 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. UVAL is located at 921 E. 12th St., Mission. February 11 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host their Winter Speaker Series for the month at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 5849156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. February 12 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Birding Tram Tour at 9 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. February 12 – Quinta Mazatlán will host the first official unveiling of “Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas” during a special Thursday Night Live from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will bring together some of the most influential women in Texas conservation for a live panel discussion, music, wine, and conversation. Tickets are $5 online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Offsite parking at La Plaza Mall (1400 Wichita Ave.) with free shuttle service. For more information visit www.quintamazatlan.com. February 13-14 – Our Savior Lutheran Church in McAllen will have their annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon. All in the community is invited. They are located at 1105 W. Fern Ave. Call (956) 631-6121 for more information. There will be plenty of items, food, desserts and more for sale. February 13 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Wild Wellness class at 9 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. February 13-14 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host the Great Backyard Bird Count park event from 8 a.m. to noon. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. February 13-15 – The traditional Mexican folk dance Alegria 2026 – Ballet Folklorico will be presented at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg, 1201 W. University Dr., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $5. For tickets and more information, visit www.utrgv.edu/arts. There will be a special 2 p.m. performance on February 15. February 14 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com. February 14 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. February 14 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. February 14 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have an Archery Basics class at 10 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. February 15 – The South Padre Island Farmers Market is held at The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, meats, cheese, juices and more. To see this event and others, visit https://www.sopadre. com/listing/south-padre-island-farmers-market/1099/. February 17 – McAllen Community Concert Association will present a tribute to the Judds. “Here Come the Judds” is an authentic stylistic and musical tribute to one of the top duo vocals of all time – Naomi and Wynona Judd. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Single concert tickets range from $25 to $65 and are available at http:// mcallenconcerts.com/. February 18 – The McAllen Performing Arts Center present Broadway in the RGV with Mrs. Doubtfire, everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny, based on the beloved film. Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley official ticketing partner is Ticketmaster, and patrons can purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit ExperienceMcAllen. com/Broadway. February 19 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present the British Invasion at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Music celebrates British composers and chart-topping hits from the UK from classical to pop greats. Tickets are free, but they are required for entry. Tickets and more information can be found online at www.mcallenwindensemble.org. February 20-22 – 30th Annual Market Days are being held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will be vendors, food, and door prizes. It will be held at the SPI Convention Center. Visit spimarketdays.com for more information. See REUNIONS pg. 20
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