GOLF ANYONE?
Tee Time in the RGV wraps up a season of 21 Golf Courses!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Check out our weekly listings of what’s happening in the RGV!
RECIPE CONNECTION!
Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares a delicious soup for you to try!
Welcome Home See article on page 19.
See calendar on page 5.
Try her recipe on page 23.
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WINTER TEXAN
VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 22 • March 23, 2016
• • • your official connection to the rio grande valley • • •
Texas Onion Fest
Special to Welcome Home RGV
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t’s hard to believe this is our last newspaper of the season--weekly, anyway! We are pleased to announce that we are going to continue our paper, monthly, throughout the summer to keep our Converted Texans and local retirees informed of what’s going on across the Rio Grande Valley. It has been a fantastic season on so many levels. Many thanks to all of you who took the time to submit your events, activities, articles, and suggestions. We wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this weekly feat without your help. We look forward to being your one-stop source for information for many years to come! For those of you who are getting ready for your next adventure, we wish you the safest of travels. We’ll be waiting for your quick return, as the summer seems to go by as quickly as the season. For those of you who are permanent residents, summer brings with it a slower pace but still a plethora of activities, entertainment, and other ways to keep busy. With that being said, whether you are staying or going, thank you for your support this season! We look forward to seeing you soon. • We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi
Coming to Weslaco April 2
The 27th Annual Texas Onion Fest
is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, at Weslaco City Park. Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world famous Sweet Texas Onion, which was developed in Weslaco at the Texas A&M University Extension Service. The festival brings the community together for a fun-filled day of onion-eating contests, cooking demonstrations, recipe contests, entertainment, and much more. One big change for this year’s event is that tickets are now available online, an effort to create convenience for festival goers. “We’re always looking at ways to improve our event, and online ticketing was one thing we’ve never offered before,” remarked Daryl Smith, Texas Onion Fest committee chair. “Now, festival attendees can get their tickets with a click of a button and avoid the ticket line.” Live entertainment is scheduled at the Hermes Music Stage and the Frost Bank Cool Spot Stage all day Saturday. Attendees will enjoy the sounds of country, pop, and Tejano music on the Main Stage, including flamenco guitarist Mario Aleman, local pop star Gabriela Ariana, and country singer Madelyn Victoria. The evening’s headlining entertainment kicks off with Texas country singer and RGV native Bo Garza, legendary Nashville star Johnny Rodriguez, and Tejano super group Grupo Control, brought to you by Jeff Everitt and Associates
and Progreso International Bridge. Always a crowd favorite, Rancho Caballo de Puro Raza Azteca will be performing at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the H-E-B Charro Arena, featuring dancing horses. Live cooking demonstrations and the onion and salsa recipe contests will be held at the AEP Texas Culinary Center. This year, Weslaco’s own Lamar Jones, creator of Jank BBQ Sauce, will be one of the featured cooks. Kids can enjoy FREE rides courtesy of WoodmenLife, and the Knapp Medical Center Healthy Family Area will present health information, screenings, and health-related games.
Tex, the Sweet Onion, poses with the 2015 Miss Weslaco and Miss Onion Fest courts. This year’s event happens Saturday, April 2, at Weslaco City Park.
Admission for adults is $6 and $4 for children. Ages three and under get in free. Plenty of free parking will be available at the park through the Airport Drive entrance. To purchase tickets, visit www.weslaco.com. •
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