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The Valley has seen some great weather these past two weeks. So, I took the opportunity to visit parts of Brownsville I have never been to. I visited the Old Cemetery, Historic Brownsville Museum, Stillman House, Fort Brown, Palo Alto Battlefield, and stopped at a few other places to get some pictures. It was so nice outside that if I did get a little warm, See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 2
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Last week the City of McAllen unveiled details of this year’s newly reimagined Christmas celebration in McAllen with the South Pole Illuminated Drive and Theatre Experience. This will transform the McAllen Convention Center District into an enchanting one-mile drive-thru holiday show of millions of dazzling lights and sound, so that the entire McAllen and Rio Grande Valley community can enjoy. The South Pole Illuminated Drive and Theatre Experience will open its holiday door starting on December 1 and continue through the month of December, starting at $10 a ticket per vehicle. See MCALLEN pg. 2
Hidalgo presents a Season of Hope The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) continues its fall digital season with "Melody and Rhythm," its next online concert premiering November 20 at 7 p.m. on Facebook. At a time when concerts and in-person events have been postponed because of concerns over public health risks, the Symphony has reinvented its delivery model with a series of specially produced chamber concerts that are presented for all to enjoy, thanks to generous donor and sponsor support. See VSO pg. 5 INDEX “On the road with Jo” p 16 Parks Calendar p7 Events Calendar p6 Reunions & Meetings p8 Taste of the Valley p 14 Business Guide p 16 Classifieds p 17 Next issue date: December 2
To keep some of Hidalgo’s tradition alive, the City of Hidalgo is excited to announce the launch of the 29th annual Hidalgo Festival of Lights “Season of Hope,” presented by Coca-Cola, as a drive-through experience at the Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas starting on Tuesday, Dec. 1. With the global pandemic, the community’s daily living has had to adapt in order to protect the health and safety of those we are closest to. While we all are undergoing these challenging times, the Christmas holidays can offer a beacon of hope, which is why this year’s Festival of Lights will be themed “Season of Hope.” The City of Hidalgo wanted to ensure that peoSee HIDALGO pg. 4
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I was easily cooled off with the next breeze. The Stillman House was a welcoming site with its white columns, hardwood floors, outdoor well, and other noticeable architectural delights. Walking through the house was like stepping into the past. I loved how they maintained the older design work and furnishings. I invite you to look at the family tree they have hanging up. I will delve into the history of Brownsville in a future story. I have plenty of its history and photos to share. ***** Another stop I made was to one of our advertisers, Build-A-Burger. I had an A1 burger that had the sauce, grilled onions, and Monterey jack cheese. It was a homemade burger that was too big for my appetite. It was worth the trip to Edinburg for a burger that I knew was going to be fresh. They have a coupon in our Taste of the Valley page – so check them out if you can. ***** We received a call from a concerned Winter Texan last week and I wanted to share her concern with the rest of our readers. As a Canadian Winter Texan, she was able to cross the border with some of her friends
last week. But the trouble came when they tried coming back. She was detained for a number hours. She was initially told she would need to go to Reynosa (she was visiting Progreso) and fly back to Texas. After hours of talking and being questioned, they decided to let her return to the United States. She wanted to make sure our readers know that you need to follow guidelines when crossing the border. They were nice to her, but it might become more difficult for others. Please, if you are going to cross over to Mexico, ask before you go what is needed to get back across, make sure you have what you need. Call Customs, or ask at the bridge, but please make sure you are prepared before you cross. ***** We are heading into the holidays and it is feeling almost like fall here in the Valley. Cities are already reinventing their holiday activities so they can still be held, so they can still entertain you. If you have anything you want to share, anything special you are doing for the holidays – whether it be your park or organization – let me know. Send me a picture and some information to news@wintertexantimes.com.
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“It has been a year of cancelled events, but one thing was for sure: The City of McAllen was NOT going to cancel Christmas,” said Mayor Darling. “I am so happy that we are going to provide this wonderful holiday experience so everyone can experience the magic of Christmas.” Guests will travel through a 280-foot radiant tunnel with a surround-sound serenade of favorite holiday tunes, all in the comfort and safety of their own vehicle. This stateof-the-art visitor experience will take about 25 minutes to drive through and will take guests throughout the McAllen Convention Center District, capping off with Holiday Movies in the Park. Winding through the holiday spectacle, attendees will be surrounded by more than 50 Christmas trees, including a massive 64-foot tree, and millions, yes millions, of lights throughout the hol-
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The Virtual Village will be updated throughout the holiday season, so be sure to visit the page often. For now, you can find information from previous years at www.holidayvillagebrownsville. com and their page on Facebook. The event, as always is free, but, since the Village is run entirely by volunteers and supported by sponsors and grants, they have also set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs. Visit their Facebook page for more information at www.facebook. com/holidayvillagebrownsville.
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course isn't super difficult, but it still has its challenges, and you can't just plan on wedges and putters, but you could probably still have fun with only that on this pretty course. Address: 155 Highland Drive, Harlingen Phone: (956) 428-2000 Description: 9-hole Par-36 Website: Facebook – Stuart Place Golf Golf Pro: Marilyn Anderson Yardage: Blue — 2,646; White — 2,205; Yellow — 2,057; Red — 1,944 Amenities: Bar with snacks, practice putting area Winter Texan Specials: $18 for 9 holes with cart; $27 for 18 holes with cart Tierra Santa Golf Club The biggest challenge here – other than the beautiful and ultra-challeng-
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ing No. 18 – is to believe that this is a public course and not a country club, because it is a public course with the ultimate country club feel – and it's going to feel even more like an elite country club-like destination as soon as construction is complete on the new bar/grill the club is building, then the renovation of the clubhouse – which will even have a separate room just for golfers to relax and do what golfers do, other than golf. The course is well-maintained and has some of the prettiest and well-designed holes in the Valley. Oh, did we mention No. 18? Even if we did, it's worth mentioning again. You will leave that hole either with a big grin on your face or scratching your head wondering... how? Address: 1901 Club de Amistad, Weslaco Phone: (956) 973-1811 Description: Par-72 Website: tierrasantaweslaco.com Golf Pro: Adrian Livas Yardage: Red — 2,580; White — 3,012; Blue — 3,284; Black — 3,546 Amenities: driving range, putting/chipping green, pro shop, restaurant Winter Texan Specials: Winter Texans can purchase 10 round 20 or 30 rounds at discounted rates, and it comes two free rounds; Winter Texans can call Ron Meyer (956) 249-0952 for rates and more information.
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Tierra Santa Golf Club Tony Butler Golf Course A little bit of everything awaits the golfer who checks in to Tony Butler, possibly the most historic course in South Texas. From wide open fairways where you can swing away to some tight shots within a magnificent setting, this municipal is sure to challenge the golfer in many ways. Butler, a PGA champion from Ganado, Texas brought some of the greatest golfers to the Valley for tournaments during the Great Depression. He was known for
his use of the 4-wood, which he would sometimes play entire rounds using only that club. We don't recommend you try that but, if you're in the mood for a super challenge... Address: 2640 Golf Course Dr., Harlingen Phone: (956) 216-5970 Description: Par-71 municipal course Website: tonybutlergc.com Golf Pro: Jeff Hart Yardage: Blue — 6,320; White —
Tony Butler Golf Course 5,837; Red — 5,113; also have senior tees around 5,400 Amenities: driving range, putting green, chipping green, snack bar Winter Texan Specials: $28 for 18 with car; $21 for 9; Rates drop to $20/15 after 3 p.m. Treasure Hills Golf Club A golf course that at one time was
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Treasure Hills Golf Club ahead. Slight elevation changes may also throw the golfer off, or at least for the golfers to think more about which club to pull out of the bag. Address: 3009 N. Augusta National Dr., Harlingen Phone: (956) 425-1700 Description: Par-72 Website: NA Golf Manager: Roger Bhakta Yardage: Red — 4,749; Gold — 5,361; White — 6,360; Blue — 6,788 Amenities: Pro shop, snacks, concessions, beer, sandwiches; driving range, putting green Winter Texan Specials: Special membership – individual for month $450 plus tax; couples $572 plus tax. Both include cart Village Executive Golf Course For a pleasant change of pace, this par-3 course is perfect for a quick round of enjoyable golf. Want to work on your short irons and approaches, this is the place to come. The course is mostly open without too many hazards – of course the South Texas wind is a natural hazard. But don't get caught off guard, there is water that comes into play and a few big trees that would be more than happy to steer your shot off course. Affordable is nice, but a couple holes
make the scenery here even nicer. Address: 3300 S. International Blvd., Weslaco Phone: (956) 968-6516 Description: 9-hole, 1,563-yard public course Website: Village Executive Golf on Facebook Golf Pro: NA Yardage: All tees — 1,563 Amenities: Clubhouse Winter Texan Specials: $10 per day; $2 each time to play after that for the day Sunshine Country Club Estates (Most Winter activities canceled at this time) Address: 1957 W. Michigan Dr., Harlingen Phone: (956) 425-1420 Description: Par-27, 9-hole course Website: sunshinecountryclub.com Golf Pro: NA Yardage: All tees — 1,033 Amenities: NA
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From the Cheap Seats Enjoy an intense game of table tennis Jan Easton was looking for some- after dinner parlour game. Back then
thing active to do so she took a shot at table tennis. Now, she's playing three to four times a week (probably more when nobody's looking) in the craft building at Victoria Palms RV Park in Donna. “I'm hooked,” said the Michigan native who now lives full time at the park. “I didn't start playing until my first summer here. Because of an illness, I can't do anything outdoors, so I thought I'd give this a shot.” Now, she and Mike Abbott can be found regularly getting more than just a mild workout in, blasting away at the plastic ball in hopes of winning a rally. The sport originated in England, played among the upper-class as an
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books stood up along the center of the table as a net and two more books were used as paddles and were used to hit a golf ball. Of course, now there's a net and paddles, covered with various types and thickness of rubber, wood or sandpaper. There are also different styles of play enjoyed by everyone. “I like to stay close to the table,” Easton said. “I can't let his (Abbott's) spins take off and get away from me.” Abbott, of Kansas City, Mo., who made his way to Victoria Palms five years ago via Mississippi, has many years of experience behind him and enjoys several styles, often hitting the ball and having rallies from 2-3 feet beyond the end of the table. Every so
often, you'll also see him drop low to return a shot, known as playing under the table. “I've played my whole life,” Abbott said. “A guy who lived next door to me was a Junior College winner in Oklahoma and he really got me into it. I like hitting my backhand and I have a feel for the net and sometimes I'll play under the table. Your opponent has a harder time picking up the ball when you play that way.” Easton said there are about 2 0 - 2 2 people who regularly play at the park, most of them haven't returned for the upcoming winter season. That, however, hasn't slowed down Easton, Abbott, or the few other players who enjoy a friendly, but sweat building – but intense – rally or two. Abbott and Easton said
they'll play an hour or longer when they arrive. It's because of that time invested that Easton says has made her a better player. “I enjoy when I can beat one of the guys, and it's happening more often,” she said, laughing while still being completely serious. “And he (Abbott) shows no mercy on me.” “Nope,” Abbott replied. “She makes me better and I make her better so that works out fine.” The biggest change COVID-19 has brought to Victoria Palms' table tennis – or ping pong – community has been to remove doubles play and keeping it strictly singles play, to maintain social distancing. They also sanitize the tabletops, the table covers, nets and everyone is required to bring their own equipment. “It takes us about 15 minutes to set it all up and another 15 to take it down,” Easton said. “But we were doing that anyway, now we're just spraying and sanitizing.”
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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. Outside “Happy Hour” - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Come join us for “Happy Hour”. Outside event. Music by Curt James. Enjoy the afternoon playing some corn hole/bags, music & dancing. BYOB & lawn chairs. Hotdogs & popcorn will be available for purchase. 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, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, November 24 Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9-10am, Breakfast menu: sausage biscuit, hashbrown patty, & coffee, $3/pp. Everyone is welcome! 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!! 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, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Wednesday, December 2 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Friday, December 4 Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego and Edith, $8pp. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks when necessary. Saturday, December 5 Parkwide Garage Sale - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 8am. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna,
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As I perused the jam-packed menu from Los Comales Restaurant at 151 ½ N. Texas Ave. in Mercedes, one item in particular seemed to capture my attention – Poquito de Todo, or A Little of Everything. I usually avoid these types of plates because, while I like a whole lot of different food, there’s usually something that doesn’t quite meet my liking, or when it says A Little, it usually means “A Little Less.” That certainly wasn’t the case in this situation. T h e plate consisted of two enchiladas, Panchos with fajita (every chip was loaded with fajita, cheese and a jalapeno slice), one chalupa, one beef quesadilla, rice and beans. And it covered the plate – completely. What may have been most impressive was how the architects in the kitchen were able to pile so much food on a plate and not turn it into a mismatch of everything where you just dug your fork in and played guess what’s in my next mouthful?
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Each item had its own section on the plate, it didn’t mix with any other item (well, a couple pieces of rice and a runaway strand of lettuce may have found their way into something else) but it was structured and organized and full, similar to how my mom would pack a suitcase, as opposed to me or my dad. The overall amount of food was great, the variety Turkey, Ham, Steak & all the fixings greater and the comfort I felt from digging into each $13.49 item may have been the best of all. I was ready to We will be open 10am - 6pm nap even before I reached for my heavily filled beef quesadilla inside a homemade flour tortilla. on Thanksgiving day! I asked for some salsa other than the mild pico de Every other night will be $12.99 4pm-8pm gallo they brought with my chips and (956) 421-5817 • www.goldencorralharlingen.com 1525 W Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 what they delivered was a highly flavorful red sauce, with just a touch of heat. Y o u could also tell that this town heavily supports the Merc e d e s Ti g e r s football program and other athletics. I arrived Mon. - Sat. 8am - 10pm a b o u t 10:50 a.m. Sun. 8am - 2pm (the restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 3 (956) 734-5002 p.m. daily) and Free Coffee, Lemonade there were several 105 W Tyler Ave or Tea with entree customers – ranging from around five years old to Harlingen, Tx 78550 somewhere in the 70s age range) wearing their Tigers orange, from lanyards to facemasks to T-shirts and more. It truly gave it a hometown feeling. I ordered the milanesa de pollo to take home to my daughter, a junior at McHi who was “in class.” When she opened her take home box, her eyes lit up at a large piece of deliciously battered milanesa. “Quick dad, get the ketchup please!” Usually I can go back to her room, knowing that FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY | NO SUBSTITUTIONS © 2020 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. At participating restaurants for a limited time only. Selection and prices may vary. While supplies last. there was going to be some leftovers for me. When I opened her door to peer in, the box lay on the floor One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons, promotional offers, the 2468 Value Menu™, Super next to her bed. When I opened it, ready to try even Slam™ or AARP discount. This offer can be redeemed only once by the original recipient. Coupon has no cash value. No the smallest leftover piece I was saddened – all I saw change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic was the bottom of the box. She ate it all. not included. Valid at participating restaurants ENTIRE GUEST CHECK forbeverages a limited time only. Selection and prices may vary. We both had large plates of delicious food at Los Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. Offer valid for dine in only. Not Comales and we both ended up finishing not a little, valid for online orders. Restrictions apply. © 2020 DFO, LLC. but all, of everything. Next time I’m in Mercedes for Offer ends 12.31.20 a sporting event, I’ll definitely stop here.
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11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, December 6 Church Services - Mission West RV Park, 10am, We have plenty of room for social distancing. Masks will be required. 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, December 7 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Wednesday, December 9 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Citizens of Glory Christmas Show, $9pp. Bring your own drinks and snacks, ice cream bars for sale. Please wear your masks. Friday, December 11 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8amNoon, Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Country Pickin’, $7pp. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks when necessary. Saturday, December 12 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 performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, December 13 Church Services - Mission West RV Park, 10am, We have plenty of room for social distancing. Masks will be required. 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, December 14 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only.
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Making safer choices Today is a beautiful day. Even if it is raining, it is still a beautiful day the farmers need the rain, our yards need the rain. And soon the rain will stop, the bright, warming sun will shine down upon us and we can all go outside and enjoy our beautiful world. If it is a foggy day, that too will go away by mid-morning and the sun will shine again. Or perhaps the day will be one of those gorgeous November days from the very beginning. November and December are two of the most enjoyable months of the year. What can be better than Thanksgiving in November and Christmas in December? And we have so much for which to be thankful. First of all, we should be thankful that we have life itself and that we can enjoy the beautiful world in which we live. Then we have our families and
all the love for them and their love for us plus all the memories that we share together. Let us not forget our friends who comfort us when things go wrong and celebrate with us at our small accomplishments. We should also be thankful that we have so many freedoms...the freedom to make choices. Even the pandemic has left us with choices...at least up to a point. But not always...some of the wonderful attractions that we might choose to visit have closed at least until we bring this pandemic under control. Wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing is where we all have a choice. And that is where we all have a choice. We can take care of ourselves and our neighbors by following the recommendations of our local health
authorities and wear that mask and practice social distancing or we can choose not to follow their recommendations. And that is where I have made a choice - I care about myself, I care about you. Therefore, I will see that social distancing is observed on my tours and that includes on the buses and the planes. Consequently, with fewer people on the bus, the price of a tour increases. The U.S. buses that ordinarily seat 56 passengers should be limited to 27 people including the guide and driver. That means only 25 paying passengers. The Mexican buses that are smaller can accommodate only 22 passengers including guide and driver. There are many tour companies and airlines - that have chosen to ignore these attempts to bring the pandemic under control. Therefore, those companies will be able to maintain lower prices. You have a choice. l hope you choose to go the safer way - it is your choice. In the meantime, wherever you may be this Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy your family and friends. Remmember, we are blessed.
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