NOVEMBER 11, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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. 252907866-2993628 7/25 Learn more at southtexashealthsystem.com/er WE’RE EVERYWHERE You NeedUs WITH SEVEN FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM® IS BRINGING QUALITY CARE CLOSER TO HOME. Our freestanding emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each location is staffed with medical personnel and equipped with diagnostic technology similar to what you would find in our facility emergency rooms, making them capable of providing care typically beyond the scope of most urgent care centers or night clinics. Six of our seven locations have received Chest Pain Management certification and Acute Stroke Ready Hospital certification from The Joint Commission. Our freestanding emergency departments also offer a wide range of health checks and screenings – with limited wait times. Diagnostic, imaging and lab appointments are available on a same-day, walk-in basis. Discounted rates are available for cash payments. EVENTS CALENDAR Every Week Every Sunday – Our Savior Lutheran Church wants to invite the community to their Sunday worship services. Worship service is at 10 a.m., Fellowship at 11 a.m. Adult and children Sunday School begins at 11:15 a.m. Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday – Birding tours at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Edinburg from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Sunday tours will start on November 15. Every Thursday and Sunday – Visitors to Estero Llano Grande State Park can enjoy a two-hour tram trou starting at 2 p.m. Reservations required due to limited seating. Call (956) 565-3919. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Not being held on holidays. Every Friday – Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Estero Llano Grande State Park. The park is located at 3301 International Blvd., in Weslaco. Now through November 13 – The Mission Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones by visiting its 2026 Community Altar Exhibit, a Dia de los Muertos exhibition. Altars have been decorated by community members and local organizations. The museum is located at 200 E. Tom Landry St. Admission is free and open to the public. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second Saturday of the month. November 11 - November 14 – Sider of the RGV will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Spider enthusiast Jospeh Connors explores how local spiders live, hunt, and help keep insect populations in check. November 11 – There will be a flag placing ceremony at the Rio Grande Valley Veterans Cemetery starting at 9 a.m. Flags will be available at the cemetery. It is located at 2520 S. Inspiration Rd. in Mission. November 11 – The Marine Military Academy in Harlingen will hold their Veterans Day Parade at 4 p.m. at the Iwo Jima Monument Parade Grounds, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd. a Flag Retirement Ceremony will be held after the parade. November 11 – The City of Mission will host their Veterans Day Barbecue and Honor Lane Drive from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. Dine in or pick it up and go while supplies last. November 11 – McAllen Wind Ensemble presents 250 Reasons to be Thankful concert at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The concert is free, but you need tickets. You can get your tickets by visiting mcallenwindensemble.org. November 14 – Spiders of the RGV will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Spider enthusiast Jospeh Connors explores how local spiders live, hunt, and help keep insect populations in check. November 14 – The City of Edinburg will hold their Arbor Day celebration from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a variety of activities at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and
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