MARCH 18, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 14 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 3907 N. Taylor Road Mission, TX 78573 (956) 682-7495 j5rvparktexas.com Close to: • Golfing • Shopping • Nature Parks • One hour from South Padre Island • Theaters, Entertainment, & More Resort Facilities: • Free WiFi • Shuffleboard Courts • On-Site Managers • Air-Conditioned Clubhouse • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Community Functions • Billiards • Library and Game Rooms • Woodcarving Area • On-Site Laundry Facilities RV Site Amenities: • Large ‘Big Rig’ Sites • Full Hook-ups • 30/50-amp Electric Service • Cable TV Hook-ups Available • Shaded & Open Sites • Plenty of Room for Slide-Outs • Clean, Level Sites Enjoy a Warm Rio Grande Valley RVing Winter Among Friends Enjoy a warm, wonderful South Texas winter at J-Five RV Park in Mission, TX. You’ll feel right at home. Come meet your new friends at our welcoming park. There’s a great sense of community here, with many of our residents returning each winter year after year. Located in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley, we enjoy the fantastic weather that draws Winter Texans to RV parks in the Valley from all over. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a quiet country setting amid nearby citrus groves and rodeo horses next door. We’re conveniently close to restaurants, shopping and great area attractions. If you’re looking for that special, quiet little corner of paradise to spend a warm winter, look no further than J-Five RV Park. Contact us today to learn more and to reserve your site! Brownsville has the Gladys Porter Zoo. One of the top zoos in the nation. They are constantly revamping and introducing new sections of the zoo. They hold educational programs throughout the year where you can get up close to the animals. There are also many parks that highlight native plants of the region. The South Texas Ecotourism Center in Laguna Vista is a great example of this. You can walk its trails and learn about the many different habitats that can be found in the Valley. Lots to do, Lots of fun We lovingly call our entertainers that visit the Valley each season Wintertainers™. These individuals come from places like Nashville, Las Vegas, and Branson to entertain the Winter Texans for a few months out of the year. They join in on the There are cycling groups, quilting groups, pool aerobics, chair volleyball, it’s limitless as to what types of sports, hobbies, or social clubs you can find in your park, or throughout the RGV. There is always something to keep you busy. And if it isn’t a sport, hobby, or club you’re into – there is entertainment, educational activities, and philanthropy activities to get involved in as well. Lots to see, Lots to learn The RGV has an array of museums to visit. Each major city in the Valley has at least one museum dedicated to showcasing the city’s history. Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, McAllen, and Mission are just a few that come to mind. But you also have the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg that features the history of the entire Valley. They have displays throughout the year about the agricultural landscape, events that celebrate the local culture, and more that highlights Valley history. ACTIVE From pg. 10 Joanne Cunnien pets a baby alligator while Marlys Hughes and Sue Anderson look on. (Courtesy photo) Vinyl Spin is a Winter Texan favorite winning Valley Star Awards Rock N Roll Band of the Year award for 2026. (Photo by Carina A. Brunson)
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