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This time of year always brings a spirit of Thanksgiving, We continue in this spirit even after the holiday of Thanksgiving, well into the Christmas season. My church leaders invited members to give thanks during the week leading up to Thanksgiving. We were invited to share what we were thankful for on social media platforms. You may have noticed a few #GiveThanks tags this past week.

Winter Texan Jammers enjoy reunion at Corn Palace

By David Evans It wasn't winter in Mitchell, South Dakota, the last week in August of this year, but dozens of Winter Texans assembled there to play and sing their favorite country, bluegrass, gospel, and folk tunes at the famous “Corn Palace.” During the six-day event that complements the city's annual “Corn Palace Celebration,” these jammers made their second annual event a resounding success. Two years ago, James Kropenske, a native of Mitchell, decided to consider taking advantage of the Mitchell celebration that historically draws

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The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Mission and Mission Regional Medical Center to host its 26th Annual Mission Community Health & Wellness Fair. This year’s event will be a two-day event that will be held at the Mission Event Center on Thursday, December 3, 2020, and Friday, December 4, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will provide free comprehensive blood screenings, awareness, and education. The Mission Regional Medical Center’s laboratory team will provide a free master blood test over the two-day event while supplies last, in which a 12-hour fast is required before the test. We are making sure we are mindful of making this event as safe as possible, in the midst of the current See MISSION pg. 15 INDEX Parks Calendar p7 Events Calendar p 18 Reunions & Meetings p 18 Taste of the Valley p 16 Business Guide p 20 Classifieds p 20 Next issue date: December 9

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Brownsville is entrenched in history

By Carina A. Brunson

Growing up in the Valley, in Mission, I knew about some of the history of the region. My grandparents were farmers, and I knew how important that was to the community and I knew snippets of the importance to the Valley’s history. Being a Mission resident, I also knew a lot of the citrus industry and the vital role it played in the community’s history. In 2008, when I worked for the Progress Times and assisted with gathering history on the city for their CenSee BROWNSVILLE pg. 2

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Spanish did not begin establishing settlements along the Rio Grande until 1746. When the City of Matamoros, Mexico was founded in 1784, it brought more migrants to the area. The Republic of Texas claimed the Rio Grande as its border after winning its independence in 1836. There were many ongoing disputes regarding this boundary, so General Zachary Taylor was sent to establish a base at Point Isabel and to construct a fort across from Matamoros – This has been known as Fort Texas before being named after Major Fort Brown. Two more known battles, together called the Mexican-American War, have been fought in the City of Brownsville. One was at Palo Alto and the other was at Resaca de la Palma.Both areas can be visited today and showcase artifacts from the battles. The battles were fought on May 8 and 9 in 1846. These battles led to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which established the Rio Grande as the border – eventually leading to California, Nevada, Utah Stillman House and parts of other states becoming part of the United States. T h e Brownsville Historical Association has this wonderful fold out map of the City of Brownsville. You can download a version from www.brownsvillehistory.org or get one at one of the museums. I got mine at the Stillman house. On the website you can also download their walkable tours and sync it with Google Maps or other software you might have on your phone. They have six walking tours depending on what areas you want to see. If I had more time, I would have probably gone on a couple of their walking tours. See BROWNSVILLE pg. 9

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Jean and Steve Fisher are at it again This past week, Olga Papp of Lone Star National Bank, on South Padre Island, was excited to accept a pickup load of grocery items donated by Winter Texans Jean and Steve Fisher of Iowa. The bank is helping with a food drive for the food bank. The donated grocery items will be taken to Pharr where bank employees will continue to volunteer by helping to sort and distribute the food to needy families in the Rio Grande Valley. This is the Fisher’s third year visiting the Valley and each year they have found at least one organization to support. Their first year they donated nearly $5000 of stuffed animals to Sunny Glen Children’s Orphanage. Last year, they donated over $10,000 in Christmas presents, clothes and other items to over 30 children in Cameron County. When asked by the bank manager, Martin Infante, why they were generous with their donation, Jean said it is because they have been blessed and enjoy giving back. When we did a story on them last year, we learned Jean grew up in foster homes and has a connection with how hard it can be this time of the year. Both have worked hard to get where they are today and feel they are blessed with everything they have. They have made the choice to give back like this at least once a year to share their blessing with others. Last year Jean said, they were not in it for the glory, “It is not about the giving or the getting, it is letting them know that someone cares.”

RINA’S RAMBLINGS From pg. 1

It was a week filled with many things to be thankful for and a time to reflect on what we are truly grateful for in our lives. Seeing others that posted their “Give Thanks” made me see even more things in my life that I could be thankful for. It was a very rewarding experience. In December we are always invited to Light the World. Each day we are invited to Share the Light in some way with others. We actually have a calendar that gives us ideas for each day. Yesterday was Giving Tuesday – an idea to volunteer with a charity or nonprofit or donate to one. Today, is Hero Highlight. We are invited to recognize someone that represents

Christlike love. There are many ideas throughout the month that I, and we as a family, try to participate in as we can. Some are easy, some take a little more time. But these things allow us to share with others, spread smiles, and fill our hearts with gratitude. I invite you to be thankful for something this season. Despite the circumstances, there is always something to be thankful for. There are also many ways you can share your love, your gratitude with others. I know it is difficult to get together, to visit friends right now, but we can drop a note off to a neighbor, pick up someone’s paSee RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 17

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About a dozen carts and their passengers took part in the first Bingo day of the early season. Dewaele said that she’s heard that despite the COVID-19 pandemic the park’s reservations are up. “It’s everywhere,” Dewaele said about COVID-19. “Residents are deciding to come down here where it’s warmer and where they have friends they’ve made for the past 20 or even 30 years.” Dewaele added that she and the park staff are working hard to make sure their residents still have things to do. They are moving their bean-bag toss to the tennis courts, pickleball will only be played on their outdoor courts, and there will be crossword puzzle, Trivial Pursuit competitions and a whole new look to many of the events and activities. “Our job is to come up with activities and think outside the box and keep everyone active and with things to do,” said Dewaele, from Great Falls, Montana. “It has been pretty fun, and a lot of our Wilder Parks are counting on us. We share our stuff with other parks, and we are planning and coming up with new ideas all the time. “I don’t think we’ve turned any ideas down. It has actually been kinda fun coming up with things so everyone can have opportunities to stay active.” On this particular day, it seemed that the Michigan residents competing were running away with the pots - well, maybe driving away is more appropriate. “This is just a lot of fun,” said Marie Almedo, winner of the first pot and a Michigan native. “They just keep coming up with ideas to keep everyone busy and still be able to see our friends here. That’s important for us.”

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Wednesday, December 2 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Friday, December 4 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!! Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish dinner - 3 pieces, fish served with coleslaw and fries, $8pp. Serving from 4:30-5:30 pm. Drive thru only. 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.

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from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, December 8 Weekly Jam - Leisure World, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Located at 400 East 18th Street in Weslaco. Lunch served 11am-12pm, $5pp, Jam from 12-2pm. Open to the public. Mask requested. 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, 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

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snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, December 13 Church Service - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 9:3010:30am, Will be held in the Mission Bell Hall, with Pastor Jim Maxson. Plenty of room for social distancing, please wear a mask. 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. Tuesday, December 15 Weekly Jam - Leisure World, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Located at 400 East 18th Street in Weslaco. Lunch served 11am-12pm, $5pp, Jam from 12-2pm. Open to the public. Mask requested. Wednesday, December 16 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cris-

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Sunday, December 20 Church Service - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 9:3010:30am, Will be held in the Mission Bell Hall, with Pastor Jim Maxson. Plenty of room for social distancing, please wear a mask. 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 21 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, December 22 Weekly Jam - Leisure World, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Located at 400 East 18th Street in Weslaco. Lunch served 11am-12pm, $5pp, Jam from 12-2pm. Open to the public. Mask requested. See PARKS pg. 16

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Their Downtown and Market Square Walking Tour include the Stillman House, Profirio Diaz House, Webb Drugstore, San Roman Building, Majestic Theatre, the Old City Library, and more in their downtown historical area. The Still- Stillman House man House was all set up pretty close to how it would have been in the 1850’s. It has a beautiful hearth kitchen, outdoor garden area, wood floors, white columns out front, and there is an area that displays the history of the Stillman’s and city. The Porfirio Diaz House has been transformed into a museum. There is a lot to see in this building – from the history of farming, trains, cars and battles that have been fought in the area. The Fort Brown Walking Tour includes the Post Hospital Annex/ Medical Laboratory, Commanding

Cameron County Courthouse Officer’s Quarters, the Old Morgue, Commissary, Post Chapel, among other buildings. There is a Resaca that has amazing views of the campus as well. These buildings have changed uses over time and are now a college campus, but still carry on the architecture of the mid-1800s. There is a City Cemetery and Train Depot Walking Tour

above ground crypts and many of the founders of the City of Brownsville.

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Boulevard Walking Tour includes the First Presbyterian Church built in 1927, Brownsville High School built in 1916 and the Clearwater School built in 1922. The Alonso Building and Sacred Heart Walking Tour includes the Brooks House (1888), Hanson House (1876), Alonso Building (1877), Sacred Heart Church (1912), Old Gas Station (1935), Old City Cemetery and many more houses of note. Lusena House Another place to visit in Brownsville includes the ComThe cemetery features a memorative Air Force Museum loMasonic section, a Hebrew cated at the old Cameron County airCemetery, and a Catholic port. They are located at 27617 Buena Parcel. There is also a Pot- Vista Boulevard. Call them for their ter’s Field in the cemetery. hours at (956) 479-8585. Potter’s Field was a desigThere is too much history to put nated area for the burial of here, so I invite you to visit www. the indigent, and also in- brownsvillehistory.org and learn clude unclaimed bodies of about how rich in history the city is. that takes you back in time to the bandits and criminals and victims of It played a vital role in developing sounds of yesteryear hearing the disease epidemics and war. our current border and developing the trains whistling as they brought in Other walking tours are the Former rest of the Valley in turn. The city has goods, picked up goods, or transport- Courthouse Tour that includes the grown a lot since 1840 and continues ed the calvary. The City Cemetery has Immaculate Conception Cathedral, to grow but has not forgotten its hisseveral sections within that highlight Lusena House and Old Jail. The Palm tory.

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Alamo Country Club Alamo Country Club This course was once considered a hidden gem. It is still a gem, but it is definitely not hidden. It also has some of the toughest holes you will find anywhere. It is a relaxing play, but do not get too relaxed because the layout can jump up and bite you. You need to be accurate on this scenic and fun-to-

play course. Address: 438 Country Club Dr., Alamo Phone: (956) 787-0907 Description: 9-hole, par-35 semi-private course Website: myalamocountryclub. com Golf Pro: Kristin Knutson, General Manager Yardage: Back tees – 2,332; Forward tees – 1,584 yards Amenities: Pro shop, chipping range, driving range Winter Texan Specials: Call for specials The Club at Cimarron Wide open and long, Cimarron will challenge you on every single hole, either by length or by making sure you prepare for your second shot widely before even hitting your first shot. No. 18 is a beautiful hole that offers golfers to show how long they can hit both their drive and second shot. Even if you clear the water on the second shot, you face a green that will either reward you for your bravery or make you walk off it thinking… what if? Address: 1200 S. Shary Road, Mission Phone: (956) 581-7401 Description: 18-hole, par-72 Website: cimarroncountryclub.com Golf Pro: Dan Hernandez Yardage: Gold – 6821; Blue 6444; Regular – 6134

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Amenities: Driving range, chipping range, fitness center, restaurant, pool Winter Texan Specials: Call the club for specials Ebony Hills Golf Course Ebony Hills remains open, and thriving, despite talks of being closed or sold. It has a simple layout with very few obstacles in your way, making it

Ebony Hills Golf Course

a dream course for any level of golfer to attack the greens aggressively and practice shots one wouldn’t dare try on a tougher layout with all sorts of hazards. One reminder though, like its sister golf course Los Lagos, the wind can do dastardly deeds to your golf ball, and your round. Address: 30 W. Palm Dr., Edinburg Phone: (956) 292-2144 Description: 9-hole, par-35 See GOLF pg. 12

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reward in a major way. Island holes and elevation changes make the wind even a tougher foe. And, of course, you are always hitting into the wind – we still don’t know how that’s possible. Address: 1720 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg Phone: (956) 316-0444 Description: 18-hole, par-72 course Website: https://cityofedinburg. com/departments/golf_course/lagos_ golf_course.php Golf Pro: Tony Garcia, Golf Course Manager Yardage: Black – 7,188; Blue – 6,789; White – 6,211; Gold – 6,211; Red – 5,561 Amenities: Putting Green, Chipping Area, Practice Bunker, Driving Range, Pull Carts, Rental Clubs, Food and Beverages. Winter Texan Specials: Twilight

Website: cityofedinburg.com/departments/golf_course/ebony_golf_ course.php Yardage: Gold – 2,899; Blue – 2,719; Red – 2,572 Amenities: Snack shop, putting green, chipping area, practice bunker El Niño Golf Course Want to improve your short game and accuracy? This is an ideal place. A compact, but nicely laid out course, El Niño is affordable and will still give you challenges, whether it is from tee to green, or green to pin. Address: 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview Phone: (956) 585-5551 Description: 9-hole, par-29 executive golf course Website: http://missionwestrv.com/ el-nino/ Golf Pro: Carolyn and Rick Racine Yardage: 1,285 yards Amenities: Santa Fe style clubhouse Winter Texan Specials: Park residents – 9 holes, $5; 18 holes, $10; Non-Park residents – 9 holes, $8; 18 holes, $15 Los Lagos Golf Club Simply beautiful. Wonderfully challenging and delightfully windy…some- Howling Trails Golf Club times even blustery. Los Lagos has amazing rolling hills, leaning fairways and holes that fee starts at noon, $32 Howling Trails Golf Club will give you plenty of options on how This course has transitioned into a you want to reach the green. The bunkers are strategically placed as are the wonderfully kept course that grows in pins. Don’t let its beauty lull you into popularity each year since the La Joya a false sense of security, this course is school district took over ownership. one of the most enjoyable courses in It is a fairly wide-open course, but the Rio Grande Valley. You hit a great water and trees that you come across shot here, you will remember it. There are perfectly placed where you would are shortcuts to take that play risk or like your shots to land. With 27 holes,

WINTER TEXAN TIMES you can enjoy 9, 18 or all of them and see some major layout differences on each one. Address: 1910 Hole in One Dr, Mission, TX 78572 Phone: (956) 323-2165 Description: 27-hole, public, owned by La Joya ISD Website: Facebook Golf Pro: Raul Gutierrez Yardage: Holes 1-18; Blue – 6,175; 19-27 – 3,459; 1-18 Reds – 5,597; 1927 – 3,201; 1-18 Yellow – 4,881; 1927 – 2,873 Amenities: Putting and chipping, pro shop (currently not open) Winter Texan Specials: 1 p.m. special, $20 for 18 holes McAllen Country Club Unlike most of the courses in South Texas, this one isn’t wide open and it isn’t long. But it is straight and narrow with magnificently large trees, bunkers, and water in the way on most of the holes. It’s an absolutely stunning course where golfers more than likely would benefit from leaving at home any clubs you can’t consistently hit straight. The challenges start on one and end…. when you get to the clubhouse. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors are restricted. You would be best to call ahead to see if you can get on. This is, after all, a private country club. Address: 615 Wichita Ave., McAl-

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www.wintertexantimes.com len Phone: (956) 631-1103 Description: Par-71/72, Country Club Website: mcallencountryclub.com Golf Pro: Mike Perez Yardage: Black – 6,397; Green – 5,946; White – 5,628; Red – 5,150 Amenities: Driving range, practice green, two short-game areas Winter Texan Specials: NA Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club Monte Cristo may be somewhat out of the way, but the scenic holes, the Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club

Palm View Golf Course refreshing air – and oftentimes heavy wind – combined with a fairly simple layout makes this a pleasurable course to play even under the most stressful of days. Their island hole is tougher than it looks with the wind and you need to make sure you get enough air under your ball so it sticks...and this also brings the wind into play so there are plenty of things to consider. Want to kill your tee shot? This is the place. Address: 2919 N. Kenyon Road, Edinburg Phone: (956) 381-0964 Description: Par-71 Public course Website: montecristogcc.com

Golf Pro: NA Yardage: Gold – 6,392; Blue – 6,014; White – 5,373; Red – 4,521 Amenities: Driving range, practice greens, pro shop, restaurant, bar Winter Texan Specials: Call for specials Palm View Golf Course You would never dream that this beautifully and manicured to perfection golf course is a municipal course, but it is. From teeing off to finishing, you'll more than likely use every club in your bag, and maybe wish you had more. The greens run true, the pin

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placement is always challenging, and most holes will ask you – what's your strategy here. There are plenty of holes

where you determine how much of a bend you want to cut or if you really want to take a shortcut and go over these trees. Some holes will show you a wide open fairway but if you don't know which side to put the ball, you may be giving yourself extra distance to the hole – or an impossible next shot. And when you are done, have a hamburger – even the worst round is comforted after one of those from the kitchen here.

Address: 2701 S. Ware Road, McAllen Phone: (956) 6813444 Description: 18hole, par-72 public golf course Website: https:// www.palmviewgolf. com/ Golf Pro: Rex Flores Yardage: Black – 6,783; Blue – 6,384; White – 5,814; Red – 4,816 Amenities: Chipping green, Putting green, Lighted driving range; Clubhouse, Restaurant; Pro Shop Winter Texan Specials: Discount Coupons online Shary Municipal Golf Course At one point it seemed that different parts of this course were under construction for a long time. Temporary green, ground under construction and more. It never stopped attracting golfers and it's all been worth it. You can play 19-27 for a short round or do the traditional 1-18. No. 1 gets your brain going right away. It might be worth taking a few extra practice swings and take in what it has to offer you. After your tee shot, do you want to cut the water already or play safe and lay up? What about that big tree at the edge of the water? And the bunkers? Do not go long... do not tee off

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to the left...there is a lot to think about, and we are just talking about the first hole! Worth every minute of it. Address: 2201 N. Mayberry St., Mission Phone: (956) 580-8770 Description: 27-hole municipal golf course Website: sharymunicipalgolf-

course.com Golf Pro: Mario Flores, Golf Director Yardage: 1-18 Blue – 6,000; White – 5,036; Red – 4,746; 19-27 Blue 3,138; White – 3,019; Red – 2,764 Amenities: Pro shop, putting green, kitchen Winter Texan Specials: Memberships – call for information Tierra Del Sol Golf Course This golf course underwent a major facelift a few years ago and the changes have been remarkable. Tierra Del Sol has a wide variety of layouts and some of the nicest rolling greens in the Valley. Several holes let you stand

Tierra Del Sol Golf Course

there and “grip it and rip it,” even if you kick out a banana hook or slice every once in a while. Coming up 18 with the Clubhouse rising up behind the finishing hole makes you feel like

you're on some type of private country club estate. It is a beautiful way to end the round on a fun golf course to tackle.

Address: 700 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr Phone: (956) 402-4545 Description: 18-hole, par-72 Municipal golf course Website: golf.pharr-tx.gov Golf Pro: Mike Fernuik Yardage: Blue 6,827; White – 6,266; Gold – 5,820; Red – 5,252 Amenities: Driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant Winter Texan Specials: Call for specials

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pandemic times we are in. To ensure we are staying safe, this event will be held over the span of two days, and wellness blood tests will be done by appointment. Appointments can be made by contacting the GMCC office at (956) 5852727 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am- 12 pm. Free health screenings will be provided as well and will include some of the following services: - Flu Vaccines - Complete Blood Count - Total Cholesterol - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - QuantaFlow and more. Our event this year will have a virtual educational component where virtual attendees can learn more about local health services and participate in virtual health discussions pertaining to staying safe from COVID-19 and other health education topics will be conducted by some of Mission Regional Medical Center’s specialty doctors. “Despite the many adjustments and changes our country and community have endured this past year, The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is now more than ever, focused, and committed to advocating for a healthier community environment. We continue to support and encourage our business partners to come togeth-

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er to engage in meaningful efforts for the well-being of the All America City of Mission” said Brenda Enriquez, President & CEO of the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. GMCC will provide local organizations and business members the opportunity to gather to help educate and serve, “We highly encourage dedicated organizations interested in the opportunity to participate as one of our health and wellness vendors, while joining forces with us to ensure this annual event is a community-wide effort,” said Enriquez. Through these efforts, the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce aims to truly make an impact on the quality of life by providing vital services to all individuals and families of the community. Sponsorships and exhibitors’ booths are now available for purchase by contacting C.J. Sanchez, GMCC Vice President at (956) 585-2727, or at vicepresident@missionchamber. com and, for more information about this event, please visit our website at visit www.missionchamber.com Reminder - All wellness blood tests will be done by appointment only to ensure the safety of our medical volunteers and of those attending this year’s event. Appointments can be made by contacting the GMCC office at (956) 585-2727 Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Thanksgiving golf parade held What is Thanksgiving without a parade? Mission Bell/Tradewinds RV Resort added some holiday flavor to their residents’ Thanksgiving Day with a holiday parade. The parade was led by Park Managers, Scot and Cynthia Swafford with rousing Christmas Band music. They were followed by various golf carts celebrating the holiday season. First prize for decorating was the final entry in the parade with Santa Claus (Joe Wirkus) and the Thanksgiving Turkey (Pat Scott). This entry was constructed by Ron Kooima and Scot Swafford. Candy was distributed by Santa to the enthusiastic park residents. Second prize went to Jim and Judy Sonnetag for their entry decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Third prize went to Anita Harder and Theresa Hoff for their depiction of a smoked turkey. The park’s first Thanksgiving Parade added a joyful introduction to the holiday season, and they are already looking forward to doing it again next year. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all!

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held up and did not collapse despite its size or by me cutting it into half. Congratulations to the kitchen architect who figured how to build such a successful tower of meat. Even after I was finished eating it, I looked down at my tray and very little of the burger spilled out. That is impressive. The aioli fries were supercharged with taste, the way aioli fries should be, and seemed to have a bit of lemon juice mixed with its garlic, salt and oil mixture that makes up the aioli sauce. It had a bite, like you would expect from a sauce with those ingredients. This just added more joy to my first Build A Burger experience, where I chose to partake of one of the specialty burgers instead of building my own. The menu has more than burgers for those who want to adven-

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. Don’t forget to check out our center spread golf feature providing a directory of area golf courses. This week we take you on a quick tour of upper-Valley courses. This is part three of a three part series providing you a comprehensive directory of courses you will want to visit this season.

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per and put it at their door, water a plant that might need some extra care – there are so many small things that can be done to show we care and bring some happiness to someone else. Find someone that needs a little extra care this season. Find someone that could use a ‘pick me up.’ Find someone that needs to know they are seen. It won’t only bring spread joy, but it will warm your heart and bless your own life.

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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 December 11 The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Division and the Edinburg Arts Foundation are proud to present Species at Stake, a Nature Photography Exhibition by Mujtaba H. Naqvi. The exhibit will be displayed at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library and the Cultural Arts Division Virtual Gallery through December 11. For more information, call (956) 383-6246 or visit edinburgarts.com. November 20 Spanish Nights with Mario Aleman will premiere on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. on YouTube. An excerpt from Spanish Nights 2018, a dance production presented by UTRGV Ballet Espanol, Mario’s performance is an exciting blend of intense rumba flamenco rhythms, seasoned with im-

passioned, soul-stirring melodies, all topped with his fiery and blistering acoustic guitar work. For more information and links, visit www.patron. utrgv.edu. November 20 and 22 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. November 23 through January 1 Brownsville’s Holiday Village will premiere their Virtual Village that will be accessible any time and anywhere. Visitors will soon be able to enjoy the fun-filled, interactive site anytime and anywhere. The village will include 31 cottages for visitors to explore. They will also have coloring pages, games and other activities. And, as always, Fritter will arrive on Thanksgiving night and hide in a different cottage each day. The Virtual Village will be updated throughout the holiday season, so be sure to visit the page often. You can find information from previous years at www.holidayvillagebrownsville.com and their page on

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Facebook. December 1 through December 30 The Festival of Lights “Season of Hope” will feature a two-mile drivethrough attraction with millions of lights, castles, tunnels and hundreds of illuminated displays. Tickets start at $20 per vehicle, plus applicable fees, and include a four-pack of 20 oz. Coca Cola. Guests can purchase a Dash Pass for $40 and skip the lines. Tickets are available for purchase at hidalgofestivaloflights.com. December 16, 18 and 20 As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents A Touch of Frost, featuring the VSO Holiday Brass and Harp. VSO will be having a LIVE concert on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the in-person concert are on sale now at www.valleyorchestra.org. They can be purchased in advance only and patrons should note that all public health protocols, including mask wearing, will be followed at the event. The concert premieres on Facebook December 18 at 7 p.m. Broadcast will be on KRGV – Channel 5 December 20 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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t n VSO Principal Tubist Scott Roeder performs in A Touch of Frost, to be performed live on December 16, 2020 and premiered online December 18, 2020. Photo credit: Erika Sanchez Photography

The Valley Symphony Orchestra lis pleased to announce that its annual holiday concert A Touch of Frost will kcontinue in 2020 amidst restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Symphony will provide three ways for patrons in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond to enjoy this holl e

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iday tradition, made possible through support from Exclusive Concert Sponsor Frost and more. On Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m., the Symphony will present its first live concert in more than 10 months. Tickets are on sale now for the A Touch of Frost Chamber Con-

cert, a program of seasonal favorites concert, the Holiday Brass will be to be performed by the VSO Holiday joined by VSO Harpist Delaine LeonBrass Quintet at the Basilica of Our ard, who will perform the Interlude Lady of San Juan del Valle – National from Benjamin Britten’s “A Feast of Shrine. Seating is extremely limited, Carols,” along with seasonal pieces and tickets may such as “What Child be purchased in is This?,” “We Three advance only. Kings,” and more. This concert will Finally, on Sunday, enforce all health December 20 KRGV and safety proChannel 5 will broadtocols and social cast the digital concert distance will be once again for all to maintained at all enjoy on television at times. 11:00 a.m. The 40-minute “We are delighted to live concert of be bringing A Touch of classic and jazzy Frost to the communiholiday favorty this year, when we ites will feature VSO Principal Harpist Delaine Leon are all in need of some “Sleigh Ride,” Photo credit: Erika Sanchez Photog- holiday cheer,” said “Feliz Navidad,” raphy Katy Coy, VSO Exec“Carol of the utive Director. “Now Bells,” “Joy to the World,” and more. friends and family can plan to join us The Holiday Brass Quintet members in whatever way is right for them and are Jared Broussard, first trumpet; enjoy our beloved musical tradition in Bryan Morrell, second trumpet; Bar- a year that has been anything but trabara Keller, French horn; Benjamin ditional.” Coy, trombone, and Scott Roeder, Tickets for the in-person December tuba. They are joined by percussionist 16 Chamber Concert are on sale now Jorge Peña for the live concert. at www.valleyorchestra.org. They can On Friday, December 18 the VSO be purchased in advance only and pawill premiere the online version on trons should note that all public health Facebook at www.facebook.com/ protocols, including mask wearing, valleysymphony at 7 p.m. For this will be followed at the event.

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