OCTOBER 21, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Wait times may vary. Physicians are independent practitioners who, with limited exceptions, are not employees or agents of South Texas Health System. The System shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. 252907866-2993963 6/25 Close-to-Home Care Home Care WITH LIMITED WAIT TIMES Visit southtexashealthsystem.com/outpatient for more information. Valley residents can rely on the freestanding emergency departments of South Texas Health System® for quality emergency care and closeto-home health checks and screenings. Our freestanding emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, staffed with ER nurses and physicians ready to treat a wide range of emergencies. In addition to providing quality emergency care, a variety of health checks and screenings – with limited wait times – are available, including: • Bone density and computed tomography (CT) scanning • Digital X-rays Diagnostic, imaging and lab appointments are available on a same-day, walk-in basis. Discounted rates are available for cash payments. Our freestanding emergency departments are located in: Alamo • McColl • Mission • Monte Cristo • Pharr • Ware Rd. • Weslaco • Laboratory tests • Digital mammography MHM to host Dia de los Muertos Folklife Festival The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Día de los Muertos Folklife Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mission Historical Museum, located at 900 Doherty Ave., in Mission. The free, family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, free face painting, and a photo booth. The festival’s main attraction will be the Community Altar Exhibit, honoring loved ones and celebrating the traditions and cultural heritage of Día de los Muertos. Admission is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of music, art, food, and community tradition. For more information, please contact the Mission Historical Museum at (956) 580-8646. City of Edinburg invites community to thrilling Fall Festival The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up to welcome the community to its loteria-themed Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes as they join city staff for what promises to be a spooktacular event. The event is set to begin at 6 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park, located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. The festivities aim to provide a safe and fun alternative to traditional doorto-door trick-or-treating, allowing attendees of all ages to enjoy a family-friendly evening ahead of the spookiest day of the year. Residents are encouraged to fill their baskets with candy at the festival’s trunk-or-treat, participate in age-division and group costume contests, enjoy an assortment of games and rides, and eat delicious foods from several local vendors. The Fall Festival will also feature a pumpkin patch, perfect for photos with family and friends. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (956) 381-5631.
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