3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 21, 2026 Dan Brunson Publisher dan@wintertexantimes.com Carina Brunson Editor carina@wintertexantimes.com Anastasia Brunson Office Manager anastasia@wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2026-2027 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. We want to see your news items, photos of recent park activities, or news story ideas about your park or park residents. Submission deadlines for calendars, news & advertising are each Thursday prior to the following Wednesday’s issue date. News, Events Calendar, & Reunion submissions must include details including who, what, where, when; point of contact including full name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. Parks Calendar submissions will only be accepted through official channels from Park Managers or Park Activity Directors. Email submissions and requests to: Advertising: ads@wintertexantimes.com News Desk: news@wintertexantimes.com Parks Calendar: parkscal@wintertexantimes.com Classified Ads: classifieds@wintertexantimes.com 1217 N. Conway, Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 • www.wintertexantimes.com Discover the secrets beneath the Texas Coast at Port Isabel Lighthouse Discover the stories hidden beneath the Texas coast at the Archeology Fair at Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site on October 23 and 24. Visitors to the event can explore South Texas shipwrecks, learn about prehistoric archeological sites, and even watch archeologists conduct fieldwork on the historic lighthouse grounds. The free fair highlights the cultural and maritime history of the Texas coast while providing a behind-the-scenes look at the science of archeology. Friday’s activities begin at 3 p.m. at the Lighthouse Boutique Hotel, 401 E. Maxan St., where Houston-based Burns & McDonnell will give a presentation about the Garcia Pasture Site. The Keeper’s Cottage Visitor Center will host a reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with VIP lighthouse tours from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, State Archeologist Brad Jones and State Marine Archeologist Amy Borgens will give a presentation on the lawn of the lighthouse, 421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd. Their presentation, projected onto the historic lighthouse itself, will explore shipwrecks and maritime archeology of South Texas, and explore how archeologists have uncovered clues about the coastal region’s past. On Saturday, October 24, the lighthouse grounds will feature vendors and family-friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can also watch archeoloo - d n - e d , a - l r d e - s d s g d - - e - gists at work as they conduct shovel tests on the lighthouse grounds, offering a glimpse into how researchers investigate historic sites before future construction projects. The lighthouse will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Archeology Fair is part of Texas Archeology Month, a celebration of history and heritage through the lens of archeology. About Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site Built in 1852, the Port Isabel Lighthouse operated until 1905. Today, a 3rd Order Fresnel Lens lights up the dark skies at night, bringing the lighthouse to its former glory. The Port Isabel Lighthouse is the only climbable lighthouse in Texas. Seventy-five steps lead to an observation deck, giving visitors e l - e e f s . e s o , n Keeper’s Cottage and Port Isabel Lighthouse. (Photo by Carina A. Brunson) See LIGHTHOUSE pg. 7
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