NOVEMBER 4, 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 BSPA announces the 2026 Brownsville Latin Music Festival featuring Latin Jazz The Brownsville Latin Music Festival is here, a two-day celebration of high-energy rhythms, rich cultural heritage, and world-class live talent taking place on November 6 and 7, at the LIVIVO Music Hall in Brownsville, Texas. The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA) is thrilled to announce Rio Grande Valley’s own hot Latin sound, Ache de Barrio, as featured performers for the Brownsville Latin Music Festival on Friday, November 6. Familiarly known to fans as “Grupo Aché,” the band has solidified its legacy as a premier cultural See BSPA pg. 6 City of Edinburg to host Edinburg Cares Food Drive To ensure that families across the city can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday without worry, the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16th Annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive on Saturday, November 21. City staff, in collaboration with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and H-E-B, will distribute 1000 turkeys and 1000 food baskets to pre-selected families in Edinburg. The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a kick-off ceremony at 9 a.m. at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive before crews begin their deliveries. The community is encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, such as canned fruit and vegetables, stuffing, and gravy mixes, now through November 17. Donation boxes have been placed at the following locations: • Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive • Edinburg Police Department, 1702 S. Closner Boulevard • Central Fire Station, 212 W. McIntyre Street • Edinburg Parks and Recreation, 315 Mark S. Pena Drive • Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Constable, 1212 S. 25th Ave., Suite B • All ECISD Schools For those interested in donating their time, the City of Edinburg also needs volunteers to assist in sorting cans, filling food baskets, and making deliveries. For more information on volunteering, please call (956) 381-5631. Ache de Barrio. (Courtesy photo)
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