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VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 16 • February 10, 2016
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WINTER TEXAN
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The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Presents the Mega Winter Texan Fiesta Special to Welcome Home RGV
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t’s a LOVE-ly time to be in the Rio Grande Valley! February is by far my favorite month of the season. With all the trade shows behind us, and the frenzy of all the new arrivals, February brings a less hectic pace with it. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, hopefully it will give me time to stop and smell the roses (hint, hint Dear Husband!). In all honesty, I have told my husband more often that not that I’d rather have new towels or kitchen utensils than flowers. After 21 years of marriage, I guess I’m just practical. Now that doesn’t mean I don’t love surprise gifts, flowers, or candy by any stretch. I just don’t like to see people stress over finding that perfect gift to remind the person they love that they care about them. I think Valentine’s Day should be every day – shower the ones you care about with love throughout the year and you don’t need to go overboard one day of the year. All Winter Texans are my Valentines. I hope you see our love for you throughout the year and know how very special you are to us here in the Rio Grande Valley.... on Valentine’s Day and every day! •
We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi
The
Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Mega Winter Texan Fiesta. The Annual Mega Winter Texan Fiesta is a special way to celebrate and recognize Winter Texans staying in Mission and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The festivities will take place over two days--Friday, February 12, and Saturday, February 13. The two-day event kicks off Friday at 8:00 a.m. at the Shary Municipal Golf Course, located at 2201 N. Mayberry St. in Mission, with a “Fiesta on the Golf Course” SixPerson Texas Scramble. The cost for an 18-hole division is $40, which includes food and beverage. Payment must be made at sign-up, starting Monday, February 8. All Shary Golf Course and GoMission Deal Card Members will receive a discount. For more information about the “Fiesta on the Golf Course,” please call 956580-8770. The Mexican Artisan Market at the Mission Historical Museum, located at 900 Doherty Ave., will
take place Friday from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a vast array of Mexican artisan vendors from throughout Mexico with many traditional products, as well as some cultural musical performances. On Saturday, February 12, enjoy an afternoon full of good food from local vendors, live entertainment, and a Classic Car Show sponsored by Spikes Ford. A complimentary meal will be provided by Ace’s BBQ. Attendees must pick up their meal ticket in advance at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, located at 202 W. Tom Landry in Mission starting Monday, February 8, at 8:30 a.m. More tickets will be distributed Friday, February 12, at the Mission Historical Museum during the Mexican Artisan Market. These will be the only opportunities to receive the limited number of free meal tickets, and this is only while supplies last. MEGA WINTER TEXAN FIESTA CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 >>
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