3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com MARCH 11, 2026 Dan Brunson Publisher dan@wintertexantimes.com Carina Brunson Editor carina@wintertexantimes.com Anastasia Brunson Office Manager anastasia@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. Your submissions are welcome! We are interested in news about your events, organizations, exhibits, fundraising, and more, from parks, chambers, cities, museums, and other venues. 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Conway, Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 • www.wintertexantimes.com COUPONS & $AVING$ Air Control A/C & Heating Inc. pg. 16 Ranchero Village pg. 7 Rio Valley Estates pg. 14 Santa Fe Steakhouse pg. 19 Studio 6 pg. 14 The Griffin Grill pg. 19 The Grove Farmhouse pg. 19 Tim Hadler pg. 9 Tint on Wheels pg. 16 Coupon Index EVENTS CALENDAR Now through March 28 – The Upper Valley Art League is proud to announce the return of its Photography Exhibit ‘Revealed,’ a revitalized showcase dedicated to the art and craft of photography. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UVAL is located at 921 East 12th Street in Mission. March 11 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 11 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host their Winesday and Chess Night from 4 to 6 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. March 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. March 12 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host Silent Book Club from 4 to 6 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry. March 13 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Owl Prowl program at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 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. March 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. March 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. March 14 – The second annual Spirit and Wellness Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Whole Life Wellness and Casa Blanca Event Center in Harlingen (401 E. Filmore Ave./322 E. Taylor St.). Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun for $5 admission. Experience chair massage, reflexology, Reiki, a vibrational sound table, Thai stretching, live music, educational talks, and more focused on wellness for mind, body and spirit, including vendors and food. March 14 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have their Archery Basics program 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. March 14 – Frida Fest 2026 returns to Edinburg for an evening celebrating art, culture, creativity, and community inspired by the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo. Join Edinburg for a vibrant night featuring live music and special guests, art exhibits, chalk art, wellness art experiences, carnival rides, a fashion show, and more from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St. For more information, visit edinburgarts.com/ fridafest or call (956) 388-8224. March 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/. March 17 – Mission Historical Museum will present their new exhibit “What We Wore: A Retrospective of Style & Society,” that will be open through August 14. MHM is located at 200 E. Tom Landry Street in Mission. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 18 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a What’s in the Water program at 2 p.m. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. March 18 – Vellichor Book and More in Mission will host their Winesday and Chess Night from 4 to 6 p.m. They are located at 101 E. Tom Landry.
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