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VETERAN'S DAY November 11

Let’s enjoy the weather

These past two weeks have been filled with some great weather. The cooler weather has been nice, but it did hinder me getting out to the Island last week to visit the Sandcastles – cold, moist, and overcast is not a great combination for photo taking. I still look forward to going out there and seeing the beautiful creations the artists make for the Christmas season. They are currently working on their Christmas village displays, and although not open for walk-through yet, you can visit and look on as the sculptors work. Speaking of the weather though, it

Frontera Audubon trails are ready for walking

Nestled on a 15-acre tract of land near downtown Weslaco, Frontera Audubon is a city escape for the birds, butterflies and other wildlife that make it their home. Filled with rich vegetation, it’s hard to imagine that just a few feet away heavy traffic runs up and down Texas Blvd. It has become a birding hotspot for Weslaco. At one time, this place was an abandoned grapefruit orchard and thicket of Guinea grass and Mesquite – an area the city had wanted cleared in 1989.

The park is currently a haven for wildlife that thrive among the native habitats of its Tamaulipan Thornscrub forest, orchard butterfly garden, wetlands, and ponds. The non-profit organization has been in existence since

See WEATHER pg. 14

Operation Christmas drop-off Nov. 16-23

Operation Christmas Child dropoff will take place during the week of November 16-23. Baptist Temple will be collecting shoeboxes – Monday, Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need any additional information call Baptist Temple at (956) 686-5296. For more information about Operation Christmas Child, visit their website at https://www.samaritanspurse. org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/. Links are also available with directions on how to pack your own box or to build a shoebox online. INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

See AUDUBON pg. 16

Newly expanded Winter Texans’ Golf Course Favorites contest is back

For several years we have asked for Winter Texans’ feedback about our RGV area top golf courses and favorite holes to play at the many golf courses across the Rio Grande Valley. This year we want to know more.

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Next issue date: November 18

With the need to socially distance, find ways to spend our time productively, and safely enjoy the company of others, many of us have found ourselves looking for more outdoor activity. The Rio Grande Valley, with LOS LAGOS

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McAllen to celebrate Fiesta de Palmas

City of McAllen and the McAllen Convention Center Facilities announced its first major public event will be celebrated in a reimagined new normal. Fiesta de Palmas, presented by Reliant, will be celebrated this weekend, Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, at Oval Park at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard. The event will feature social distanced, drive-through, curbside and virtual activities. “At Reliant, we love the rich, cultural heritage that makes McAllen special, and we’re honored to be part of that by helping bring Fiesta de Palmas to the community,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president of Reliant, a sponsor of the event. “We want to thank the City of McAllen and everyone who helped reimagine the festival to offer a safe option to celebrate local Mexican and Tejano culture.” Other sponsors of Fiesta de Palmas, which aims to promote an appreciation for international culture and especially, McAllen as an international city, include Budweiser, PepsiCo, T-Mobile, Metro McAllen and the City of McAllen. “The City of McAllen prides itself on the quality of life it provides for its residents and visitors,” said McAllen Mayor Jim Darling. “Since the start of the pandemic, we had to put a pause on all our great community events, festivals, celebrations, concerts, presentations,

shows and performances. With this new plan for getting together at a distance, we can safely celebrate the great cultures of McAllen in the newly reimagined Fiesta de Palmas, presented by Reliant.” The fun starts at 12 p.m. each day with a drive-through food truck festival, ending at 9 p.m. There is no cost to drive-through – just the cost

Saturday at 2 p.m. and continuing through 9 p.m. that evening with Ride and Dine on Mexican Trajineras, or boats that will float in the Oval Park pond. Ticket prices are $100 per couple, $50 each additional person – no more than four people per boat. Ticket price includes authentic Mexican cuisine, paired with your choice of

of food – but attendees must stay in their vehicles. Once food is selected and ordered, it will be delivered by a person wearing personal protective equipment. The on-site festivities kick-off on

margarita or beer. Another on-site event includes Fiesta Live, which starts at 5 p.m. and runs to 9 p.m., providing festival goers with the fun of the Fiesta de Pal-

mas festival – socially-distanced. A limited number of pods, with each pod fitting up to eight people, are available for $40 and include an artisan cheese board. Vendors will be on site with additional food, drinks and art for sale. For those wanting to sample the world, the Fiesta Beer Box and Scavenger Hunt gets underway at 6 p.m., ending by 9 p.m. For just $35 a person, beer aficionados will get to sample beer from around the world and play the Loteria Scavenger Hunt with gift voucher prizes from local businesses. Sunday’s festivities begin at 12 p.m. with the drivethrough food festival and virtual concerts and educational exhibits that will feature local bands, local dance performers, educational activities and even cooking classes. For tickets, visit the McAllen Convention Center/ McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. or at www.ticketmaster.com. Artisan and food truck vendors who want to participate should contact Linda Gonzalez at (956) 681-3800 or via e-mail at lgonzalez@mcallen.net.

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We received this adorable photo from Sara Young this past weekend and thought we would share it and her message. “For Halloween this year, we truly missed our trip visiting Mission Bell for trick or treating! I’ve been going since I was a little girl, and now have been taking my little family. Although we missed it this year, our babies decided to pay tribute to their wonderful Winter Texan friends dressing up as...well... Winter Texans! Here is Noah Young (three years old) and Grace Young (six months old). Little Grace missed her first year visiting Mission Bell, but we are hopeful to take her next year!” Parents are Sara and Caleb Young.

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Community altars celebrate Día de los Muertos at IMAS

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) invites the community to celebrate Día de los Muertos by visiting the altars exhibit honoring individuals of color who led the way in art and science fields. Community members are also invited to submit photos of their own altars to be featured in a virtual exhibit. T h e community altar exhibit includes seven colorful ofrendas on display at the IMAS through November 14. Six partnering o rg a n i z a tions were invited to create an altar to honor the life and career of important creators and experts. UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts created an altar for iconic fashion designer Oscar de la Renta with hand-painted skulls by UTRGV MFA alumna Angelica Rodriguez. The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen honored prolific artist Frida Kahlo with a vibrant display. Mission Historical Museum’s altar is a tribute to the famous Mexican illustrator José Guadalupe Posada. McAllen Public Library’s electric display is dedicated to the inventor of the color television transmission system, Guillermo González Camarena. African American chemist Alma Levant Hayden is honored by McAllen Public Utility (MPU). Valley Symphony Orchestra recollects Huapango with their altar for conductor and composter José Pablo Moncayo. IMAS is honoring fallen astronaut Dr. Kalpana Chawla. She was the first Indian-born American astronaut, and our altar brings her legacy to life. She was lost too soon, having perished during reentry on Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. “The IMAS education team wanted to honor a female scientist of color to call attention to the lack of diversity

in science fields. How many female scientists can you name? It is important to have representation so our future scientists, RGV children who visit IMAS, can imagine themselves having these careers. That they know it is possible.” expresses Claudia Martinez Gray, IMAS Director of Education. Steve Shih, Associate Administrator of NASA’s Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, states, “Our success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math depends on a diversity of contributions, and benefits everyone, so this means we must make it inclusive.” A virtual altar exhibition will include photographs of altars from the community. Photos of altars can be submitted at theimasonline.org/ altars-exhibit/ and will be included in the virtual exhibit on the I M A S w e b site and F a c e b o o k page @ imasMcAllen. Daily hours Thursday through Saturday are 10 a.m.1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Admission is also free on Wednesday, October 28 for a sensory-friendly experience from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pictured are The IMAS honors Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-born astronaut to go to space, in an annual exhibit of community altars in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Community altars will be on display through November 14. The UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts and McAllen Public Library are one of six local organizations with an altar on display at the IMAS this month, featuring individuals of color who led the way in art and science fields

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CALENDAR If you have an event coming up, please submit to news@wintertexantimes.

com. Please include contact information, social distancing requirements and any additional information that would be helpful to the community. Now through November 9 Through November 9, McAllen International Airport is hosting “Somos” and “Dia de Muertos” exhibits. With a partnership with the Consulate of Mexico, the “Somos” exhibit is a collection of 18 photographs that depict places, traditions, people, historic landmarks, and Mexico’s rich culture. The photos are by Mexican artist Mauricia Silerio. Additionally, the Dia de Muertos Altar exhibit, a featured installation from the Mexican Consulate honoring passed loved ones, will also be on display. The display will be located in the McAllen International Airport Lobby. The airport is located at 2500 Bicentennial Blvd. Now through November 14 Visit the Sticks and Bones Trail at Quinta Mazatlan, an outdoor educational exhibit through the woods,

open through November 14. Visitors will learn through signage, fun outdoor exhibits, and a scavenger hunt sheet. Remember your small gift bag upon completing the hunt and remember to dress for the season and laugh outdoors. The Sticks and Bones Trail is up through November 14 during park hours, Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday nights until 7:30 p.m. Follow Quinta Mazatlán on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube @QuintaMazatlan to learn more about programs and our natural and cultural heritage in the Rio Grande Valley. For more information, please call (956) 681-3370 and thank you for keeping our community safe by following health and well-being practices in the park. Now through November 28 Artville, the Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and The City of Brownsville have partnered to create Calle Calaveras – A community wide event recognizing Dia De Los Muertos on the Texas/Mexico

Border. Calle Calaveras is an artistic and cultural celebration of life, family, and the community, incorporating Brownsville’s Latin roots, all while staying COVID-19 safe. They have partnered with local artists to showcase the unique culture in an indoor and outdoor exhibit at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and Linear Park that will run through November 28. Various virtual and socially distanced events will be a part of Calle Calaveras, including a showcase led by Costumes of the Americas and more. The museum is located at 660 E. Ringgold St. More information can be found on the museum’s Facebook page. November 6 As part of UTRGV’s virtual concert series, a String Soiree with Diana Seitz and Joel Pagan will premiere on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. on YouTube. Enjoy works by Bach, Mozart, Hoffmiester, Halvorsen, Sibelius and Aguiar. November 7 The City of Mission is honoring local military heroes with a Veterans’ Appreciation BBQ Saturday, Nov. 7. The drive-thru event at Mission Event Center will feature a chicken plate with all the trimmings, while supplies last. After the barbecue, community members can enjoy a Veterans Car Show from 3-8 p.m. outside the CEED building, courtesy of the 5 x 5 Brew-

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ing Company. There will be plenty of family-friendly entertainment including live local music and a food truck court. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. To cap off the tribute, the inaugural City of Mission Veterans Virtual 5K will be held, with a Veterans Day themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag including a bib, shirt and custom medal, along with online results for the running community. The registration deadline for a guaranteed t-shirt is Friday October 23. Register online at www.missiontexas.us. November 7 and 8 Fiesta de Palmas, presented by Reliant, will be celebrated this weekend, Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, at Oval Park at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard. The event will feature social distanced, drive-through, curbside and virtual activities. The fun starts at 12 p.m. each day with a drive-through food truck festival, ending at 9 p.m. There is no cost to drive-through – just the cost of food – but attendees must stay in their vehicles. Once food is selected and ordered, it will be delivered by a person wearing personal protective equipSee EVENTS pg. 8

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Friday, November 6 Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!! Saturday, November 7 Park-Wide Yard Sales - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 7-11am. Patio Sales - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Friday, November 13 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!! Saturday, November 14 Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Please wear your masks. Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild Meeting - Zoom Online (Previously Trophy Gardens), 9am-Noon, (Held online via Zoom) You’re invited to join our monthly Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild Meeting on the second Saturday of the month. Visit out website www.RGVQG.com to become a member and to find out more information. You can attend from anywhere. Hope to see you soon. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each per-

former. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, November 15 Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, November 16 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” and french fries. Soda will be available for $1. ALL ORDERS WILL BE TAKEOUT ONLY. We have plenty of room for social distancing. Masks will be required. Wednesday, November 18 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Friday, November 20 Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!! Saturday, November 21 Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, November 22 Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, November 23 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” and french fries. Soda will be available for $1. ALL ORDERS WILL BE TAKEOUT ONLY. We have plenty of room for social distancing. Masks will be required. Wednesday, November 25 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Friday, November 27 Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!! See PARKS pg. 8

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ment. The on-site festivities kick-off on Saturday at 2 p.m. and continuing through 9 p.m. Prices and more information can be found in the full story on Page 2. November 11 The City of Edinburg Library and Cultural Arts will be hosting a Veterans Day virtual Parade. They will be celebrating their hometown heroes during the event. You can tune into the virtual event on Facebook Live (facebook.com/CityOfEdinburgGovernment) and Spectrum 1300 on November 11 at 10 a.m. If you are part of the Edinburg community, you are invited to send in a picture of Veterans or Active Military who were originally from Edinburg, lived in or currently live in Edinburg for inclusion in the virtual parade. They are also accepting family groups, Veterans groups, organizations and business video submissions. To read more and fill out a registration form, visit edinburgarts.com/veteransparade, or email arts@cityofedinburg.com. All items will also be accepted in person at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library. November 20 As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Melody and Rhythm, featuring the VSO Woodwinds and Percussion. The event premieres on Facebook November 20 at 7 p.m. Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 November 22 at 11 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at valleyorchestra. org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.

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Saturday, November 28 Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, November 29 Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, November 30 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” and french fries. Soda will be available for $1. ALL ORDERS WILL BE TAKEOUT ONLY. We have plenty of room for social distancing. Masks will be required.

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REUNIONS If you have a reunion or meeting coming up, please submit to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. Please include contact information, social distancing requirements and any additional information that would be helpful to the community. RGV Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers will not be holding their Thursday morning carving meetings until further notice. The Nomad Shrine Club is being used for Covid19 testing. Meetings will resume when the testing is completed. RGV Woodcarvers will publish an announcement when meetings resume. If you have any questions, please contact Fred Stenman at (651) 485 0580.

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its mild winter and more than its fair share of sunny days, is the ideal place for old duffers and the newly initiated alike to make a day of it out on the links. As we expect to see more of our Winter Texans out swinging the ol’ hickory more frequently this season, we would like you to brag about what it is you love about the courses you visit. Help others find their new favorites. And maybe find a new favorite or two of your own in the process. So, be sure to fill out and return our full page ballot you can find in this issue (See Page 20) and the next two before the contest deadline at 4 p.m. on December 9, 2020, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for great prizes like rounds of golf, dining, and more. You can also fill out your ballot online at www.WinterTexanTimes.com. Just look for the ad promoting the contest, click it and complete your submission online. In this issue and the next two (November 18 and December 2) you will find a four page center-spread designed for you to pull out, collect, and keep as your guide to our many wonderful Valley golf courses. In each issue we will feature the courses from a different area of the Valley -Upper, Mid, and Lower Valley. This will serve as your definitive directory to the Rio Grande Valley golf courses you must get out and try this season. Leaves us to wonder how many of our readers have played every hole the Valley has to offer at these 27 little oases of active fun?

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Brownsville Golf Center Brownsville Golf Center Wide open fairways and large – yet quick – greens give golfers an opportunity to improve their game without being beaten up by courses that are sometimes way too challenging for those looking at the simpler things in life. Brownsville Golf Center is exactly what a municipal course should be, inviting and available to all levels of golfers. That is not to say it is not chal-

lenging, and water comes into play on most holes. Also, you still have to

carry that water at times and be strategic on several holes, deciding how much you want to cut a corner or to “go for it.” Just because a green is large does not always mean you want to be putting the length of it to get close to the pin.

Description: 18-hole, par-70, municipal course Website: www.cob.us Golf Pro: Isabel Gaucin Yardage: Blue – 6,144; White – 5,652; Red – 5,091 Amenities: Chip and putt green, snack bar Winter Texan Specials: $25 for 18 holes; Twilight starts at 2 p.m. for $18;

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as permanent residences. And don't be fooled – just because it's a par-3 course doesn't mean you can leave some of your clubs back at the house. With the unpredictable wind – in both strength and direction – you may have to choose between three or four clubs. This is not a putt-putt course. In fact, some of the holes may be the toughest in South Texas. Of course, some holes are forgiving too but you'll never get bored of playing this beautifully designed and fun course. And you can't go wrong, ever, with the scenery. Address: 33840 S. Garcia St., Port See GOLF pg. 10

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Isabel Website: www.longislandvillage. com Phone: (956) 943-7520 Description: 18-hole, par-53, par-3 course Golf Pro: Karen Pike Yardage: Red – 1,449 Amenities: Putting green, pro shop with gifts and a bar with draft beer Winter Texan Specials: Non-renters $14 all day; Renters $12 all day Rancho Viejo Resort and Country Club Playing at Rancho Viejo is likened to taking a vacation at an exotic resort. With all of the amenities

– including rentals for a short visit – this is the place for a staycation. A gorgeous pool with an outdoor bar, a restaurant with the highest quality of food and service, a wide arrangement of clothing and accessories in the pro shop... the list goes on. The course is “playable yet challenging, stretching over 6,800 yards from the back tees,” according to its website. The course, named El Diablo (the devil) is named so because the grapefruit trees that used to line the fairways made it so devilishly difficult to play. Today the fairways are lined with towering palms, tropical vegetation, and water hazards on nine of the holes.

Address: 1 Rancho Viejo Drive, Rancho Viejo Website: www.rvrcc.com Phone: (956) 350-4000 Description: 18-hole, par-71 men, par-74 women Golf Pro: Don Keen Yardage: Red – 5,097; White – 5,313; Blue – 5,919; Gold – 6,434 Amenities: Rancho Viejo Re-

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Phone: (956) 548-0192 Description: Par-72, 18 holes Golf Pro: Eddie Medlin, GM Yardage: Gold – 6,735; Blue 6,276; Whites 5,625; Reds 4,920 Amenities: putting green, snack bar, hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks Winter Texan Specials: Memberships available; $36 regular; $30 midday; $20 after 1 p.m. through November South Padre Island Golf Club South Padre Island Golf Club has some of the most scenic holes in all of South Texas, overlooking the Laguna

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Valley International Country Club Golf Pro: Nicolas Berbeo GM: David Boughter Phone: (956) 943-4653 Description: Par-72 Yardage: Gold – 4,079; Red – 5,200; white – 5,552; Blue – 6,291; Black – 6,931 Amenities: Practice facilities, range, putting green, new restaurant bar/grill, pro shop Winter Texan Specials: Players membership card – $10 off every round starts Jan. 2021; Short-term memberships from three months to annual memberships are available. Valley International Country Club Both challenging yet comfortable, Valley International provides the beginning golfer as many challenges as the more experienced golfer. Perfectly self-described as a golf sanctuary, the peaceful surroundings combined with a difficult but beatable and rewarding layout, the four sets of tees are key in how you play your round and give

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haunted parade. Judges waited at trick or treat stations throughout as the group made their way around before returning to the start.

Halloween and the spirit of Winter Texans

Ghouls, goblins and ghosts – and a whole bunch more – didn't wait for the stillness of night to make their scary presence seen and heard around Texas Trails RV Park in Pharr. But instead of screams of terror, these creepy images brought a resounding sigh of relief – and plenty of laughter (and candy) to go with good camaraderie. Sure, it was Halloween, but it was also an opportunity to take a step toward some normalcy amid a year where the COVID-19 pandemic has altered so many lives and the way they are lived. And what says normalcy among Winter Texans more than dressing up as zombies, witches and whatnots?

“It's a bunch of folks having fun,” said Lou Dewaele who, along with his wife Cathy, are activity directors for

the park. “Normally, we do a costume contest and dance but since we're not having dances we thought, 'What about a decorated cart, Halloween pa-

rade and costume contest?' It's not a bad turnout.”

Some of the nearly 300 residents who have already returned – or never left - kicked off the beginning of the holiday season and celebrated Halloween with a golf cart, moped and electric scooter parade around Texas Trails. Those who were not in all of their spookiness sat in their driveways and waited to see the caravan make its way through the park. There were more than 20 golf carts and other transporters taking part in the event – oddly enough, no brooms could be seen carrying their witches through

Stan and Brenda Noakes won first place, followed by Cheryl and Doug Shneider and Danny Short, with his bulldog. Christy Myers, of Duvall, Washington sat in her driveway with her husband, brother, mother and sister awaiting the traveling horror-on-wheels group. “I love it,” said Myers, who moved to the Valley in March. “I'm really glad to be here and we just group together, go to the pool and that's about it. We do a lot of cooking. We love the freaky people.” Michael Allred was one of those freaky people, dressed “to the nines,” in his zombie outfit. He and his wife clearly were enjoying the opportunity

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to be around – with social distancing – other park residents and friends. “We just love this,” said Allred, an

Arkansas native who has lived full time in the Valley for the past two and a half years. “We have parades constantly for Christmas, Halloween, Easter and with COVID going on, having something like this is just so much fun. It's affected everyone. There are no dances and, for example, for Thanksgiving we would all sit in the hall all together and eat, but now you order dinner and come pick it up.”

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Hats off to McAllen! - one of the most progressive cities in the Rio Grande Valley. They seem to always have something big and wonderful planned for us to enjoy...from the huge Christmas Parade to the upcoming Fiesta de Palmas, formerly called Palm Fest. Not only is McAllen progressive, but they are also the largest city in Hidalgo County and according to the last census, McAllen is the 22nd most populous city in Texas. McAllen is really fairly young - it began to grow after the railroad came in 2004. By 2011, McAllen was an incorporated city. In 1940, the city took as its motto “The City of Palms”. Actually, the native shrubs and trees were thorny, evergreen Rio Grande ash, cedar elm and honey mesquite mixed with a lot of cactus. Early land promoters saw the possibility and brought palm trees in from all over the world to transplant and transform our sub-tropical area into the tropical paradise of today. That attitude of “making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear” has carried over from the early settlers to McAllen’s leaders and citizens of today. If one were to classify the personality of McAllen - one might say that the city is a dreamer - a BIG dreamer. They dream big and then they work diligently to make that dream come true. That is exactly what they have done as they “reimagined” the Fiesta de Palmas. The reimagined Fiesta de Palmas took some real dreaming and real imagination to organize a virtual festival that had formerly been celebrat-

ed in the traditional way. After months of inactivity, when most other venues have cancelled, McAllen decided to plan a “together again” festival mixing virtual and social distancing. You can attend in person on the first night for $40 which will allow eight people to actually experience the featured live entertainment. That is just $5 per person. Check their Facebook page for more information. This “new normal” event has found new ways to celebrate by combining virtual, social distancing, curbside and drive thru. All activities will be outside on the grounds of the McAllen Convention Center located at 700 Convention Boulevard. Hours for the festival on November 7 are 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and on November 8 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. If you have a hankering for festival food, just drive by and pick up your festival type food at curb side. There will be food trucks from all over the Rio Grande Valley offering delicious local cuisine. The McAllen Rotary Club will have “Beer Boxes” for $35. This will also be a “pick up” offer featuring the best of international beers. The beer box will also include $55 in vouchers to business establishments in McAllen plus a lottery. What a challenge it must have been to plan such an event! What a show of determination and cooperation from the citizens of McAllen to stage such a festival. Thanks, McAllen for forging ahead. You have set an example for all of us. If Plan A doesn’t work - then let’s go to Plan B.

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has been really nice lately. It has been perfect for outdoors activities. I hope this becomes the norm for a while because I truly enjoy being outdoors without having to worry about sweating. Again, as we travel back and forth between San Antonio and Mission, we are seeing our Winter visitors making there way down here. This time we saw two Winter Texan vehicles at the Live Oak County Rest Area. We saw another one at the Brooks County Rest Area. We enjoy seeing you coming down here. We are seeing a lot of conversation about entertainment and activities happening in the Valley. As things are opening, more activities are being

held and outdoor activities are becoming the ‘thing.’ Thankfully, the weather has been cooperating so far. WintertainersTM are ready to visit the Valley and put on their shows and we are looking forward to those shows. It’s all going to be different this year, but be rest assured, there will be activities to go to, there will be some fun had. I know many of us are getting tired of being cooped up and any socializing helps the soul – even if we have to wear a mask and take other social distancing precautions. We hope you all stay safe – whether traveling, socializing, or just enjoying the weather. Carina

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the late 1970s and has been operating from its current location since 2000. Nature enthusiasts from all across North America and parts of Europe visit the sanctuary. Frontera Audubon houses a Visitors’ Center and the Texas Historic Landmark, the Skaggs House, a Spanish Mediterranean style house built in 1927. The house was built for early Weslaco residents, C.L. “Lester” and Florence R. Skaggs who were bankers and citrus growers. Bebe Skaggs James, daughter of Lester and Florence Skaggs, donated the property to Frontera Audubon in 1992 for conservation and preservation. The park’s main goal is to provide a place for people of all ages and from all places to come and enjoy nature and learn about wildlife, conservation, history and more. It is a constant juggling act, especially these past few months, to use the parks resources to keep the thicket and orchard in good shape, to bring the Skaggs house to a place where it can be optimally utilized, and to provide programming and activities that engage young and old, neighbors and friends from far

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away. When the stay-at-home orders took effect in Weslaco, the park had to close their doors to visitors for almost two months. Those two months were at the height of the Spring migration. In June, the park was finally able to open their trails and kept contact at a minimum and have had a steady stream of visitors since. The end of July brought hurricane force winds and caused the park to close the trails again because of all the debris. The park is thankful that there was no permanent damage, just lots of trees to remove and trails to clear. They now have one trail open and are working on keeping the fifteen acres presentable. The birds, butterflies, and dragonflies are abundant at the site. Several visitors visit regularly and have reported interesting sightings such as Mexican Bluewings, Three-striped Dashers, Northern Parulas, and a Black-throated Gray Warbler. The trails in the Thicket and Orchard are ready for walking. Three viewing areas await you on the middle pond and two feeding stations have canopies to give you shade on the sunny days. Both water features bring in good birds daily, and the boardwalk

usually provides something interesting to see. Butterflies and dragonflies are seen all over the property along with the usual lizards, rabbits, and squirrels. Many birds make their home in the thicket behind the visitor’s center. Some birds commonly found at Frontera include Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Mockingbird, Clay-colored Thrush, the Black-Crested Titmouse and the elusive Green Jay. Others are rarer. Recent bird visitors include Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Northern Cardinal, Broad-Winged Hawk, Black-Throated Grey Warbler, Barn Swallow, Baltimore Oriole, Yellow-Throated Warbler, Cooper’s Hawk, Lesser Yellowlegs, Olive Sparrow and Northern Parula. Frontera keeps a bird board by the entrance to the visitor center to tell visitors what birds to look for as they visit. Due to a recent incentive grant from the Weslaco EDC to finish the rehabilitation of the historic Skaggs House, the park is on their final stretch of this path and should have things completed by 2021. The two main areas that still need completion are the kitchen and the upstairs bathroom The stairway also needs some attention to

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the railing and the treads. Then it is a matter of touch-ups and furnishings. Let them know if you have any memories of the Skaggs House that you can share or if you have the time and interest to volunteer to help with the final stages of the renovation. The park has launched a fall membership drive with the same levelsW as before - $15 for a student, $20 forh an individual, $25 for a family, ande then $50, $75, $100, $250, $500, andd $1,000 if you want to give more. ThistI is a good time to increase your levele of membership if it is due, to start ah membership if you are not currently ad member, or to pay-it-forward and buy3 a membership for someone else. You can go to their website at www.fronteraaudubon.org and read the letter that explains more fully. The parks hours and are Tuesday2 through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4W p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors 65+, $3 for students and kids 12 and underR are free. Frontera Audubon is located atL 1101 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. Forst more information, their phone num-C ber is (956) 968-3275, or visit theirE website at fronteraaudubon.org. S

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WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

Fifth Wheels

2016 COLUMBUS 340RK 5TH Wheel, $40,000, 972-214-4772.

For Rent

RV OR 5TH WHEEL LOT Rental lot, Leisure Valley Ranch for 2020-2021 season. $375 per month plus electric, water, and sewer. Concrete slab. Contact: Karen Clark, 907-299-6760. Email: kbclark2@msn.com. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX Gulf Side 2/2. Five minute walk to nearest beach access plus private communal pool (gulf side condo), two bedrooms plus sofa bed, two baths (sleep six). Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished beach condo. 646-373-0156.

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BEAUTIFUL SNOWBIRD BEACH TOWNHOME North Padre Island, South Texas. Friendly local community, great winter weather, includes all home amenities. Two small dogs okay. Large master downstairs. Three bonus bedrooms upstairs. Same price. $500 weekly, $1500 monthly 2 people, $1800 monthly 3 or more. https://www.vacasa.com/unit/20264. Esther Spina, 817-366-4589, esther@estherspina.com.

For Sale

NEW SHEETROCK LIFT, UP to 16ft horizontal or vertical, never used, $150 obo, 816-294-2249. PIANO KORG DIGITAL 88 KEYS. Like new, purchased from Melhart 2/20/19. Paid $1,200, will sell for $700. Bobbie, 847-736-5123.

Golf Carts

EASY RIDE GOLF CARS New Yamaha fuel injection, gas & electric carts available at a reasonable price. 956-580-3370.

Homes For Sale

SHARYLAND SCHOOL 3/2/2 BRICK house, pecans, delicious grapefruit, new wood floors, covered porch,

brand new roof, includes appliances. 2408 Live Oak, by owner. For appointment call 956-330-1105.

Manufactured Homes

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

Miscellaneous

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

Mobile Homes

2011 OAKCREEK 60X14 PLUS a 16x16 tag. Two bedroom, two bath, new roof this spring, 16x16 shed attached, some furniture included. Two 60x100 lots (for sale also). Located in a 55+ park with clubhouse and pool. Asking for $75,000. 956-342-9716. 50% SALE WAS $70K Now $35k, 2012 MH 18’x60’ Texas room 12’x24’ two sheds, ramp upgrade everything vinyl floors, open concept, large carport. Trails End Park, Weslaco. Call 608-346-6912.

SALE MOBILE WITH PROPERTY Must SEE, Adobe Well, 4821 Carnation Street, McAllen. Three par golf course, large kitchen, true master suite, new foundation, roof, siding, furnace, air conditioner, beautiful everlasting turf. $64,900.00, 810-9859055. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. GREAT LOCATION - ALAMO, TX 14x40 Schult mobile home at Alamo Rec-Veh Park, lot 121. Completely furnished. Double roof, double carport, shed with workbench. On beautiful lot/lake view. $13,500 or make offer. Call 712-542-7486. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2011 (16’x60’), Southwestern, fully furnished, all electric home. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms. 16’x60’ covered driveway/patio. 10’x12’ shed. Have to see to appreciate. $42,999.00. 816-719-2647. SKYLINE, 16X48, 2BR, 1BATH, 8x12 shed, carport, washer, dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, water filter, furniture, refrigerator. Lots of cement. Alamo Rec #194, Alamo, 712-8308333.

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Motorcycles

2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRACLASSIC Low milage, have clear title, in excellent condition. Phone 509570-6170 to come take a look. Asking $15,000.00 or BO.

Motor Homes

MOTORHOME, 37FT GULFSTREAM, 8.7 cummins diesel, new tires, two roof airs, two TV’s, generator, glass and paint good, $12,500 obo, 816-294-2249.

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2015 MOTOR HOME GEORGETOWN 35ft, three slides, 31,000 miles, 5500 generator, three TV’s, fridge, washer/dryer. 956-342-9311.

Park Models

FOR SALE PARK MODEL with carport on corner lot, two sheds, insulated metal roof, heat pump AC unit, window awnings, thermal windows, oak cabinets, parquet floor kitchen dining area, smoke and pet free, gated RV park, Alamo. 605-212-7932. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile

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homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

els. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

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