December 30, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 34, No. 8 by Winter Texan Times

r e t n Wi n a x e T

TIMES

Another year is closing, and a new one is beginning. This year has been so different and has given all of us a new perspective on what is important. It has taught me to be thankful for the little things, the little blessings, the little miracles. It has showed me how much a simple smile, text or phone call can have such a huge impact. I am hoping the with a new year comes new possibilities, less anxiety, and that we can continue to find the small things that bring us, and others, joy. For New Year’s, I do not really make resolutions. I usually do not keep them, so I try not to make any. All I can say is that I hope to continue finding those little things. I hope to find the joy that is around me every day. To make the time to reach out and help others find their happy as well. ******** I have enjoyed getting out and wandering the Valley, finding the story, learning the history of this Gem we have in our own backyard. It is amazing how much history can be found around us. Sometimes I get to see more when I just drive around, instead of knowing a destination – or See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 16 INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

p9 p 13 p 15 p 11 p 15 p 17

Mission: Founded on Faith and Agriculture

From Mission’s humble start as a mission with a small chapel, the city has grown to include several churches that have been around now since its inception as a city. The City of Mission was practically a dry wasteland area that missionaries came upon over 100 years ago. It included large farms and ranches that covered the area. Some communities had as few as two to three families, where others had as many as 150 people. It was in late 1849 that the first three Oblate Fathers answered a call to serve the Rio Grande Valley. They arrived in Port Isabel on December 3rd. They made their trek from the port, through a young City of Brownsville, before making their way along the Rio Grande River. Because of the success of the three See MISSION pg. 14

Mission Historical Museum

Softball league starts next week

The Senior Texan Slow Pitch Fun Softball League is preparing to play for the 2021 season. They are looking for players over 55 to add to their teams. There are two leagues to join. Playing begins on January 4 and 5. One league is designed for top-ability players, A League. It serves as an option for players who want to keep their competitive juices flowing. The other league, the B League, is more recreational and is for adults of intermediate ability. These players play because they love the game, friend-

ship, and exercise. The B League will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays. The A League will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Play time will begin at 9 a.m. There will be no charge to play during the months of January and February. They hope to have free shirts available for new players. For more information, call Fred at (956) 897-6961 or Ed at (956) 5812254.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Winter Texan Times Offices will be closed: New Year’s: Thursday, Dec. 31 – Sunday, Jan. 3

DECEMBER 30, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

MOBILE HOME INSURANCE We Also Insure

PARK MODELS • TRAVEL TRAILERS MOTORHOMES • 5TH WHEELS • GOLF CARTS AUTOS • MOTORCYCLES • “CASITAS”

HIDALGO COUNTY Sample Rate

Basic Plan Sample 1 $ 6,000 $ 0 $ 100,000

Dwelling Contents Liability

Sample 2 $ 12,000 $ 0 $ 100,000

$ 234.00

$ 317.00

Basic Plan Covers: Fire, Lightning, Smoke, Wind (Hurricane, Tornados), Hail, Riot & Civil Commotion, Land & Air Vehicles

Flood Coverage Available Call or Come See Us

956-464-2886 Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc. 1101 East Business 83 Donna, TX 1 1/2 miles West of DonWes Flea Market

www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Sample Rate is only a quote and is subject to terms and conditions. Premium is subject to change.

Ribbon Cutting Pictured (L to R) Jorge Galvan, Erika Flores, Bobby Sparks, Judy Sparks, John Sparks, Ruth Sparks, Elizabeth Johnson, Karen Guenther, Mark Guenther, Marga Lopez, Ernesto Silva, Walter Weaver

Progreso Bridge upgrades

Progreso International Bridge Director Marga Lopez recently announced the ribbon cutting of the Pedestrian Inspection Lobby. “We have been busy during this pandemic; we took advantage of this slower than normal time to remodel and double the size of the pedestrian processing area,” said Lopez The expansion provides U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the much-needed additional capacity to process the 1.2 million visitors that cross the U.S./Mexico border through Progreso/Nuevo Progreso every year. Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas was designated one of the top spots for medical tourism in the Annual Medical Tourism Congress in Cozumel. The new addition includes six inspection stations with the latest technology of facial recognition software that will speed up the process. “We wanted to provide our visitors with a state-of-the-art facility that resembles more an airport facility at major hubs like Houston or Dallas. Coordinating with U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and CBP, we made some major improvements to the entrances, restrooms and the inspection booths,” added Lopez. Walking through the facilities, tourists will find ceiling mounted televisions providing information, Saltillo tile flooring and artistic tile accents on the walls. The facility’s upgrade to six pedestrian lanes will allow for the facilitation of travelers with valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) documents to include a passport issued by the U.S. government, a passport card, a valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS, or SENTRI) or an Enhanced state Driv-

er's License (EDL) through the Ready Lanes. Separate processing lines will still be available for those with driver’s licenses and/or birth certificates. “I am excited with the improvements made to the pedestrian walkway; it’s more spacious and will allow for us to continue to utilize state-ofthe-art technology to speed up the verification process for our travelers,” said Walter W. Weaver, Progreso Port of Entry, Port Director. “The Port of Progreso processed over 1.2 million travelers last year and we expect to see continual growth in the years to come.” Bridge Consultant, Ernesto S. Silva added, “This is phase two of a fourphase bridge expansion. We finished expanding concrete roads for the upcoming commercial expansion and now the pedestrian lobby expansion. We are almost completed installing the utilities to an expanded Import dock and a new Export dock that will be constructed first quarter in 2021. Once we finish with all the improvements this Port of Entry will be a totally new POE, with no commercial traffic on the passenger vehicle bridge, nor in downtown Nuevo Progreso.” The project, constructed by M-5 Texas Enterprises, was a $500,000 investment by the Progreso Bridge Company. The Bridge Company is one of two privately-owned bridges in the Rio Grande Valley and owned by the Sparks family. “This project had been discussed for many years and our family wanted to improve the crossing experience for our international tourists. We want all our customers to be happy and spread the word what a great place it is to cross and return from Mexico. See BRIDGE pg. 17

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

DECEMBER 30, 2020

SPI kicks off New Year

South Padre Island, TX -- South Padre Island, The Fireworks Capital of Texas, is kicking off the New Year with a bayside fireworks display on Thursday, December 31, at 9 p.m. Visible from across the Island and coastal Port Isabel, the Island’s fireworks show will kick off the new year with a bang. “For the New Year, the City of South Padre Island

has opted for a socially-distant way to celebrate with a fireworks show over the bay and along the Entertainment District,” said South Padre Island CVB Director Ed Caum. “As important as kicking off the New Year is, so is kicking 2020 to the curb,” Caum quipped. The soundtrack to the fireworks display will also be broadcasted on PYRO Radio 91.1 FM for visitors who would like to tune in from the comfort of their vehicles. The Island’s establishments are

requiring masks in any place where social distancing may be a challenge. “We expect the Island to be busy, safe, and a welcome relief for our visitors who are ready for a celebration,” said Caum. “With our great wide-open beaches and opportunities for outdoor activity, South Padre Island is a great place to safely celebrate the New Year with a little coastal distancing.” For more information on events and family-friendly activities on South Padre Island, visit www.sopadre.com.

$0 DOWN FINANCING AVAILABLE

S E D A TR

N E P O NOW

NEWLY ADDED

Ron Hoover Equipment in Donna is your newest Mahindra Tractor dealer

WE FINANCE

CAR HAULERS • UTILITY TRAILERS TILT TRAILERS • CARGO TRAILERS

Guaranteed Approvals

With Valid Texas Drivers License Call or come by for full details

Must have valid DL with correct address, and this coupon to qualify.

Goose Necks of All Sizes ALL TRADES WELCOME: AUTOS, RVS, GOLF CARTS

Find us at our new location on the Westbound Frontage Interstate 2, between Hutto and Main in Donna, just across the highway from Ron Hoover RV & Marine Center McAllen

Ron Hoover Equipment Ron Hoover RV & Marine Center

Harlingen

DONNA • 956-420-1223

502 E. Expressway 83 (Northside)

DECEMBER 30, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

You Only Get One Chance To Make A First Impression

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Adopt a Family with the Food Bank

Make It Count With Promos & Prints On Your Side

Call today to schedule a free consultation and let us show you how professionally designed marketing materials with clear and consistent messaging can elevate your brand.

Sales@promosandprints.com

(956) 580-7800

1217 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX

A Division of Nexus Publishing LLC

The Food Bank RGV thanks you for considering a donation towards this first of its kind life changing program. Your generous gift will provide life sustaining support to families and those in the RGV battling food insecurity during the holidays and this critical time due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. During the holiday season, the Food Bank RGV launched a new initiative allowing the general public to give directly in order to “Adopt a Family” and sponsor a family’s meals for an entire month or for the full year. During the unpredictable and unprecedented health and financial crisis of COVID-19, the Food Bank RGV has seen the need for emergency food assistance surge seven-fold year over year and the number of people accessing support from the food bank and 275 charity partners rise to the highest levels ever. The good news, because of the generosity and kindness of Food Bank RGV supporters, partners, and friends, the food bank has been able to continue clearing the lines and closing the gap. The Food Bank RGV has realized innovative solutions are the key to helping continue to provide food for these most in need in this increasingly uncertain time. When a donor contributes to the “Adopt a Family” initiative, a registered family in the RGV is able to visit the food bank to pick up food to sustain them for either 30 days or 12 months. Donors are encouraged to send a note or card to be included with food that families and individuals will be receiving. To maintain confidentiality, no direct family contact or personal information will be allowed or shared. Adopting a family is extremely easy and cost effective, because .98 cents of every dollar goes directly to feeding people. The Food Bank RGV

can leverage every dollar for a return of five meals. For a donation of just $10 a month, a 30-day supply of food for a food insecure individual within a family in the RGV will be provided. A donation of $40 will help feed a family of four for an entire month and for the greater impact of all, $480 will provide a food insecure family with nourishment and sustenance for one full year. Prior to the pandemic, the food bank served an average of 753 clients a week, but now assists as many as 7,383 clients per week through the on-site Drive-Thru Emergency Pantries (DTEP). Across the network, up to 141,381 clients are now being served weekly, up from 64,000 people a week, prior to March 1, 2020. To adopt a family, contact Philip Farias, Manager of Corporate Engagement and Special events, at (956) 904-4513 or by email at pfarias@ foodbankrgv.com You may visit www.foodbankrgv.com to make an online donation anytime. About the Food Bank RGV: The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and has grown to be the largest charity in south Texas based on clients served. In fiscal year 2019, over 40 million pounds of food and fresh produce were distributed to Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties and the Feeding America network of food banks. Up to 146,000 people in the Valley experience food insecurity.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

Pets can help resolutions stick

It’s that time of year again when many of us start making New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2020, it may be more imperative than ever to strive for physical, mental, and emotional balance. The good news is that there is someone who might be able to help you reach those goals who’s closer than you think: your dog or cat. That’s right, Fido and Fluffy can provide you with the motivation to get 2021 started on the right track. Best Friends Animal Society offers five ways your pets can be the best resolution buddies. Keeping in mind masks, leash laws, and social distancing should be observed whenever you are in public. It is also wise to research hours of operation for any destination before you visit. Start Moving Dogs love to get exercise and do it with such enthusiasm, they are sure to make you smile as you head out the door. Walking at a vigorous pace for just 30 minutes, five times a week can provide the moderately intensive cardiovascular exercise most physicians recommend. If you and your dog are not quite ready to hit that goal now, try a 10-minute walk at your own pace and boost your time by five-minute

increments each week. Some cats even like to go for walks on a leash and harness or in a stroller. If you are not sure how your own kitty would feel about it, do some research online to find the safest ways to introduce walking or strolling into your routine. Ease stress Of course, pets are adorable to look at and fun to hang out with...it turns out they are also good for you. As research has shown, spending quality time with pets can lessen anxiety, lower blood pressure, and bolster your immune system—health benefits many of us can use. How can you make the most of this natural stress relief? A daily fifteen-minute break with your cat or dog to meditate is a great start. Sit with your pet in a quiet, comfortable place, focus on being present, breathing deeply, and stroking your pet’s fur. Another option is to break out a yoga mat and do some poses with your cat or dog, which will not only ease stress, but also provides a gentle workout. Eat better Did your eating habits change in 2020? This year swap out fatty, sweet, or salty treats and start sharing some See PETS pg. 6

Correction

Our recent golf course directory series and the results of our Winter Texans’ Golf Course Favorites ballot generated some feedback asking us to correct some information. In our November 4, 2020 issue we listed Karen Pike as the Golf Pro at Long Island Village Golf Course. Karen Pike is the General Manager at Long Island Village and not the Golf Pro. Long Island Village does not have a golf pro on staff. We in no way meant to diminish Pike’s role at Long Island Village nor to mis-represent her or the golf course. In our December 16, 2020 issue we published the results of the Winter Texans’ Golf Course Favorites ballot. The ballot asked for participants

to write in the name of their favorite Golf Pro and the course name. Grant Lewis, a resident owner at Long Island Village, garnered enough writein votes to tie for first place with Stuart Place’s Marilyn Anderson in this category. We wish to reiterate that Long Island Village Golf Course does not have a golf pro on staff and clarify that Lewis does not work for Long Island Village golf course. This does not change the fact that Lewis received enough write-in votes to give Long Island Village Golf Course the win (tied), and while Lewis is not the official golf pro we still congratulate him on the honorary recognition he has received in result of the ballot.

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Choose from one of ten Encore RV Resorts when you’re ready for warm winter weather and plentiful sunshine in South Texas.

Escape the cold today! Alamo Palms RV Resort • Country Sunshine RV Resort Fun-N-Sun RV Resort • Lakewood RV Resort • Paradise Park RV Resort • Paradise South RV Resort • Southern Comfort RV Resort • Sunshine RV Resort • Tropic Winds RV Resort Victoria Palms RV Resort

Explore the Rio Grande Valley at

RVontheGo.com • (855) 846-2036

Subject to availability. Reservations required. Electric not included for stays of 30 days or longer. Amenities vary by resort.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 PETS

www.wintertexantimes.com

From pg. 5

good-for-you snacks with your pet. Dogs can eat raw sunflower or pumpkin seeds, plus produce like watermelon, blackberries, cranberries, blueberries, bananas, apple slices, and baby carrots (but no grapes or raisins, which can be toxic). Cats can get in on the fun, too. Felines can enjoy fish like salmon or mackerel, meats like plain boiled chicken, and even a bit of cheese or egg. Just keep in mind that only 10 percent of a pet’s daily calories should come from treats. Your veterinarian can confirm which foods are appropriate for your pet. Venture Out If you have been stuck at home

and cannot take one more day staring at four walls, leash up your dog (or a travel loving cat, if you’ve got one) and hit

the road for a day trip. Many beaches, state parks, and local landmarks are still open for sightseeing, so find a spot that is sure to boost you and your pet’s spirits. Be Social Socializing may seem oxymoronic during COVID-19, but there is a way to be amongst others safely. Get out-

side with your dog. They are natural ice breakers, and you are sure to meet like-minded people who want to share about their own pets. A game of fetch or frisbee at the local park can also be a fun. Wait...what? You don’t have a pet? Well, there is no better time than the new year to adopt a new best friend. By adopting, not only will you be saving a life, you will get a great deal, as most pets are also fixed, vaccinated, micro-chipped and ready to go home for just one low fee. To get started, visit www.bestfriends.org and find a local shelter or rescue where your perfect pet is waiting. Some Rio Grande Valley shelters to call include Palm Valley Animal Shelter in Edinburg, Cameron County Animal Shelter in San Benito, Forgotten Friends Texas Rescue RGV in Mission, Ana’s Safe Haven Rescue, Texas Pet Rescue in Brownsville, Friends of Animal Rescue on South Padre Island, and so many more can be found with a simple google or map search.

Welcome Home Winter Texans ATRIUM VINYL

REPLACEMEN

DOWS WIN Bring in your

measurements for a Free Quote

DUTCH LAP VINYL SIDING (12 COLORS IN

OVER 85 YEARS OF TRUSTED SERVICE

• 12 Siding and Soffit Colors (IN STOCK) • Complete Building Supplies • Patio Covers & Carports • Window Awnings • Exterior Vinyl Shutters • Phifer Solar Sun Screens • Custom Aluminum Fabrication • MH & RV Accessories

CLASSIC RIB

METAL ROOFING

“Lets Build a Deck”....with Outdoor Flooring & Vinyl Deck Railing

STOCK)

MOBILE HOME SKIRTING

OCK) (6 COLORS IN ST

Free Estimates

K autsch true value THE SIDING SOURCE

705 BUS. 83 • ALAMO, TX • (800)-567-3311

Valleywide Delivery

Planing a Project? We Give Expert Advice on all Products and Projects

Check us out at www.KautschTV.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

McAllen opens recycling drop-off facility

The City of McAllen Public Works Department has opened a newly constructed Recycling Center Citizen Drop-Off Facility, with services for both the public at large and those specifically available to McAllen residents. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The public at large is welcomed to stop by the Recycling Center facility to drop off recyclables such as cardboard, paper, tin, aluminum, glass, and plastics coded #1 and #2. Additional services available to the public are free paper shredding and electronic waste disposal. Additionally, the Recycling Center is also open to the public for the purchase of crushed glass and all mulch and compost products. Those services that are only available to McAllen residents include: disposal of bulky waste, tires, metal, brush, used motor oil and pick-up of

brown compostable lawn and leaf bags. To take advantage of those services, citizens must bring a recent utility bill and an ID. Recycling and Citizen Drop-Off fun facts: • Over 3.6 million pounds of debris collected last fiscal year • Over 1.5 million pounds of recyclables collected last fiscal year • 67,000 bags of compost and mulch sold last year • Compost products are 100% made by Public Works employees • Facility built entirely by Public Works employees • Built with 75% reused materials The Recycling Center is located at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd. For more information call (956) 681-4050.

If you have story ideas – send them to news@wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

DECEMBER 30, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

HEARING AIDS

How to plant shade trees in Texas

Hearing Aids

Written by Adam Russell look over the tree for potential probIn Texas, late-fall and early winter lems.” 100% Micro CIC (Completely-in-Canal) is the perfect time to plant shade trees. Some potential problems to look Fits up to 40 db Loss Texas A&M Forest Service and for include wounds, breaks, multiple The innovative inoX Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ser- stems and unhealthy, rootbound or While Wearing A Mask You click and fit vice offer some expert advice to help girdling roots, Taylor said. Experience A 12% Decrease Now you get your sapling out of the conMake sure the tree has a strong, In Speech Quality! tainer, into the ground and off to a single stem. Co-dominant stems cre$ good start. ate weak points for the tree. The juncRetail Price $1990 ea. Transplanting and establishing con- tion point makes them more susceptitainer trees is a relatively easy process ble to failure or damage from gravity Styletto. February 18th, & 20th if you follow Texas A&M AgriLife or wind events and19th allows moisture to 2 YEARS OF BATTERIES Extension Service recommendations. gather, which can promote insects and OR BLUETOOTH REMOTE Styletto. Now is a good time to apply these tips diseases. All who attend this event receive the following, FREE: with qualifying purchase The world’s first and get shade trees in the ground. Look for trees wounded from lines rechargeable SLIM of Bluetooth Hearing Aids Canal Exam Hearing Evaluation Hearing Aid Demo RIC that combines Eric Taylor,Ear Ph.D., a Texas A&M tied to prevent them from blowing style with high-tech Forest Service silviculturist and over, which can cause damage to the Use your phone as a hearing. We have the latest technology. AgriLife Extension forestry specialist, cambium, the growth layer of the tree for Free demonstrations on-site. FREE! Overton, said these recommendations just under the protective bark. DamAuthorized Dealer will go a long way to improve trans- age to the cambium layer can prevent plant survivability and performance. formation of new wood and bark, and “Planting shade trees is pretty sim- transportation of sugars to growth ple,” Taylor said. “But there are cer- centers of the tree. This may eventualtainly science-based tips that can get ly kill large portions of the tree or the them off to a good start and improve entire tree, he said. the overall development of yourDiscount trans“Once the is cambium is choked, it’s the latest American Hearing proud to introduce 100% 100% 100% planted tree.” hard to recover above that point,” he Digital BTE Digital CIC Mirco CIC in Hearing available! said. “So, lookAid forSystems any wounds, and When to plant shade technology trees (Behind-the-Ear) (Completely-in-Canal) (Completely-in-Canal) Taylor said trees in containers or avoid using tie lines that won’t disburlap bags can be planted at any time tribute the tension enough to avoid Now Now Now FREE TABLET FOR theFree, cambium.” throughout the year if they are properEnjoyinjuring Hands Self Adjusting, Smart Technology, HEARING IMPAIRED Roots should be inspected too, Tayly cared for. But the best time to plant Restrictions apply. lor said. Carefully examine the root deciduous trees is when they are dorEACH EACH EACH See dealer for details. DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTIES HEARING? Retail Price $1290 Retail Price $1490 Retail Price $1990 system to make sure they are healthy. mant – late-fall to early spring. He prefers planting in the fall as Look for numerous small, whitish Let us takethat a look inside your earCovid-19 canal. has affected the Hearing Roots are brown throughsoon as there is sufficient soil mois- roots. You could already be suffering from high out are exhibiting signs of inadequate ture. It might be ear wax. Impaired more than anyone else. frequency hearing loss and not even realize it! “I say early fall because roots are water and other potential problems. But you can find out for yourself with this simple speech You may no longer be able to read lips Make sure the roots are not giroften actively growing during the test. Ask your spouse or a friend to cover their mouth and with the Covid-19 mask ordinance. dling, or wrapping, around the base of winter months and that will help•the 30 DAY Money Back Guarantee randomly read these words: the tree, he said. tree get acclimated to the location,” Relying on your ears to help you communicate, • he Repairs“Some & Adjustments For Most Major Brands root girdling is OK because PATCH TEACH CHIEF PASS SEAT PASTE SEEP said. “That potential for a few more will make your hearing get worse. PATH PASS FEET CEASE FACE SAFE FAST months of root growth can help. The you can carefully move or adjust the to where they point straight PATH TASTE CHEAP PEACH CHAT TAP larger the root system, Advanced the better off rootsTechnology Safe distancing is also a detriment Benefits away from the base of the tree when to hearing and understanding. that tree will be in the summer.” plant the background tree,” he said. “SignifiNo volume controls to adjust noise • Eliminates feedback Shade• trees planted in spring or you• Reduces girdling is a sign that the tree has Nosurvive wind noise appealing • Telephone compatible summer •can and do well, but cant• Cosmetically Care Credit Patient Plans been root bound for too long and will 24, 36 & 48 Months Available. they will•need more attention, such as No more plugged up feeling • Comfortable • Rechargeable Also 12 mos. 0% Interest. likely have problems post-planting. It Subject to Credit Approval more frequent watering, he said. may live several years, but eventualRight shade tree, right site 12 mos. ly it will decline and die or be easily W eInterest G u a r a n t e e You Will Be Satisfied With Our Services Taylor said choosing the right tree uprooted by high-winds because it’s 0% to plant and planting location are im- roots weren’t able to grow outward to portant decisions. Texas A&M Forest support upward growth.” upon approval Highestwebsite Rated Customer Satisfaction! Service has a tree selector How to plant your shade trees that can help landowners decide. We pride ourselves in providing with a planting Taylor suggestsyou digging “We have loads of tools to help in hole at least twice the width the selection process, but you quality in the industry. of a shade theonce best sound decide, it’s important to get a good, tree’s pot. The hole should be deep quality tree. Make sure you scruti- enough for the root collar – a distinct Pharr - Mike Pruneda line78577 where the tree’s roots and stem nize it before purchasing PHARR, or planting. TX 300 E. Interstate 2 - Ste. G, Pharr If you hire300 a professional planter, Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm (closed 12-1:30pm for lunch) See SHADE pg. 12 E. Expressway 83still - Ste. G • 956-702-7777

Open House Sale FINAL 3 DAYS!SPECIAL FREE

995

The world’s first rechargeable SLIM RIC that combines style with high-tech hearing.

Styletto Features & Benefit

Exceptional style SLIM RIC hearing instrument you wear

Portable rechargeability Recharging case for easy handling and

A natural hearing experience Signia Nx for the most natural own voic

every situation The world’s first rechargeab Practice differentiation that combines style hig Offer the proven solutionwith that patients

REMOTE

touchControl App and miniPocket To enhance its discretion, Styletto is remotely controllable via the touchControl App and the miniPocke

• Contemporary design with clean surfaces • Portable rechargeability

ο 3 hour full charge resulting in up to 19 hours daily use

ο 30 minute fast charge resulting in 5 additional hours use iPad

9:45 AM

100%

ο 3 full charges on the go

• Most natural own voice and best speech understanding in noise with Signia Nx platform

• Robust fixed receiver and IP68 rated† for unmatched reliability • Size M receiver (60/119) available in lengths 2 & 3

iPad

A new that p for yo Reque Stylet prior t origin

• Contemporary design with clean 9:45 AM

100%

• Portable rechargeability

ο 3 hour full charge resulting in u

ο 30 minute fast charge resulting

Performance levels

7 5 3

ο 3 full charges on the go Uncompromising Audiological Performance – Signia Nx technology is clinical Most natural own voice and best improve the most common communication •issues. noise with Signia Nx platform

• Robust and IP68Pro ra • 80% improvement in acceptance of a wearer’s ownfixed voicereceiver with Own Voice • Size M receiver (60/119) availabl • 25% better speech recognition in noisy environments for Signia wearers ove normal hearing with Narrow-Directionality (offer your patient “better than no

• 60% reduced listening effort in demanding environments lessening wearer f Performance levels

sDemo

695 795 995

Uncomprom improve the

• 80% impro

• 25% bette normal he

• 60% reduc

sDemo

2013’s favorite hearing aid center

CALL (956) 702-7777 NOW! LIMITED APPOINTMENTS!

DECEMBER 30, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

Texas A&M Forest Service launches TreeMD application

COLLEGE STATION, Texas —Texas

A&M Forest Service launched an application today to help users quickly identify the root of a tree’s problem, whether it be caused by insects, diseases or other factors. The TreeMD application is part of the Texas Forest Information Portal, and its main feature is a diagnosis tool which allows users to quickly find re-

sults from TreeMD’s vast database. Users are prompted to enter the tree species, prominent symptoms exhibited or even the specific part of the tree that is being affected to help diagnose the problem. In the event there are still questions on the actual cause, users can upload pictures and connect with a professional. “TreeMD was created when we

MOBILE HOME SUPPLY S ’ E T E P

TRANSPORT

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

saw a need to provide a rapid identification process of tree issues for landowners, homeowners and natural resource service providers,” said Sam Rhodes, Texas A&M Forest Service Staff Forester. Users can filter lists of suspected causes by potential health problems. Once a pest or environmental factor has been selected, additional information, images and possible treatment options are provided by the user-friendly application. “I love it,” said Sean Jacobson, City of Denton Planner. “I was able to easily find an answer within roughly one minute.” W h i l e TreeMD is a useful tool in investigating potential tree problems, it is not intended to be a substitute for the recommendations and management planning of a professional service provider. “One of the most frequent calls we get in the office is from landowners

asking what is wrong with a tree,” Rhodes said. “This app was created to give users an initial start in diagnosing the cause of their sick tree.” For users who need assistance in identifying their trees, there is an app for that too. Texas A&M Forest Service’s My Tree ID application helps identify tree species based on leaves,P flowers, seed, bark or location usingp a key, descriptions and full-color im-m m ages. “We have a galleryi of helpful tools avail-t able to Texans that areT interested in naturalF resources and the greatt outdoors,” Rhodesi said. “The Texas For-l est Information Por-m tal includes numeroust applications designedc to assist in everythingl from land mappingd and forest markets top finding big trees and beautiful scenicW views across the state.” To access TreeMD directly, goA to https://texasforestinfo.tamu.edu/t TreeMD/. To view other Texas A&M Forest Service applications on the Texas Forest Information Portal, go to https://texasforestinfo.tamu.edu.

“THE BIGGEST RV CONSIGNMENT SELLER IN SOUTH TEXAS”

• Door & Windows • Plumbing & Electric • Vinyl Skirting & Tie Downs • Custom Steps made of Wood and Metal • Sales and Installations • Used Mobile Homes Sales Financing Available

WE BUY ALL RV’S! Home of New Wildwood RV’s W E PAY C A S H F O R RV ’ S Call Today for FREE Estimates

petecotransport@gmail.com

Ph: (956) 787-2847 or (956) 787-0413 2911 N Cesar Chavez Rd. San Juan, TX 78589

We Buy Mobile Homes

956-797-3000 www.TexasTraderRV.com 600 W. Expressway 83 • La Feria

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

PARKS

CALENDAR

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. Wednesday, December 30 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Thursday, December 31 Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8-12am, The Rovers, New Years Eve Dance, $15pp. Refreshments provided, hats, horns, etc. You may bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your mask when necessary. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, $5 per 32 oz prefilled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home. New Years Eve Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 8-12am, New Years Eve Dance with Country Pickin, $10pp. Tickets are available

from Merri Jo Schanafelt, enloemj@ msn.com. No tickets willbe sold at the door. Sunday, January 3 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 - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Everyone welcome to join us for our non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10am. We will have social distancing and masks will be required throughout the service. Our address is 511 E Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, Activity will be outside on cement Lot #37. Half hour beginner with instruction, half hour intermediate, half hour practice. All steps called. Donations ac-

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Wintertainers

See PARKS pg. 10

www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX

Riverside In-MissionTx

(956) 581-1033

Social Distanced Seating & Face Mask Required

Plenty of

Outside Seating

Live Music

On Our Covered

Deck & Patio

Indoor Dinning Available Also

Relax Outside

By The Rio Grande

River

EVENT CENTER

Available For Park Gatherings, Reunions, Meetings

Sundays 1:30-5:30pm

Steven May & Leon Mann

Limited Seating • Face Mask Required Only 15 Couples On Dance Floor Table Partners Only

Daily Schedule

Open

Wed • 11:00am - 8:00pm Thurs • 11:00am - 8:00pm Fri • 11:00am - 8:00pm Sat • 11:00am - 8:00pm Sun • 11:00am - 8:00pm

Come Try Our

TEXAS Size

Pork Tenderloin

RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours Reservations Suggested • Call (956) 581-4477 1 Hour River Tour

• Covered Cushion Seating • Enclosed Windows & Heating • No Outside Beverages/Food Seniors $12 • (Cash Only - Tax Included) • Face Mask Required Wednesday • 1:00pm Thursday • 1:00pm Friday • 1:00pm Saturday • 1:00pm

January 3-8, 2021 Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum Founder and director of Ariel Ministries, whose mission is the evangelizing and discipling of Jewish Christians.

Bible Conferences 10:30am Sunday & 7pm Nightly Due to Covid 19 masks must be worn, temperature will be taken, must social distance 6 feet. Concerts Cancelled: Jan. 2nd & 9 th

Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds

riogrande.edu

Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516

cepted. Will follow CDC guidelines. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3-5pm, Come dance to Dan Steven’s and his Orchestra. Free admission. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, January 4 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, January 5 Weekly Jam - Leisure World Community, 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, January 6 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cris-

(956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu

DECEMBER 30, 2020 PARKS

From pg. 9

to Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Thursday, January 7 Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, $5 per 32 oz prefilled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, With Texas Wheel. Hot food for sale from 5:30-7:30. Tickets $7pp. Friday, January 8 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. Saturday, January 9 Park Wide Sale - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 8am-3pm. Park Wide Patio Sales - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Masks must be worn.

www.wintertexantimes.com

Sunday, January 10 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 - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Everyone welcome to join us for our non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10am. We will have social distancing and masks will be required throughout the service. Our address is 511 E Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, Activity will be outside on cement Lot #37. Half hour beginner with instruction, half hour intermediate, half hour practice. All steps called. Donations accepted. Will follow CDC guidelines. Entertainment - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7pm, With The Kennestons, $7pp. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall.

Monday, January 11 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, January 12 Weekly Jam - Leisure World Community, 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. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-9pm, Kody Norris, $9pp. Wednesday, January 13 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Thursday, January 14 Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, $5 per 32 oz prefilled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, With Texas Wheel. Hot food for sale from 5:30-7:30. Tickets $7pp.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Friday, January 15 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. Sunday, January 17 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 - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Everyone welcome to join us for our non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10am. We will have social distancing and masks will be required throughout the service. Our address is 511 E Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall.

We Love Our Winter Texans! Thank you for making us your home away from home

Lock In Your Rates For Next Winter!

Welcome Home Winter Texans!

GOLFING SPECIAL

930

* mo.

* Minimum stay of 31 days

$64 Green Fee, Cart and +tax

Lunch Buffet Included

Buffet Hours are 11 am – 2:30 pm

Winter Texan Weekly Specials

$238 Queen Bed • $266 2 Full Size Beds

For Reservations

956-668-7829

1 Rancho Viejo Dr. Rancho Viejo, Tx, 78575 rvrcc.com • (956) 350-4000 • facebook.com/rvrcc

• Nightly, Weekly, and Monthly Rates Available • Fully Equipped Kitchens PLE MENTAISOE • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor Pool AD F N • Small Pet Welcome (with fee) SPECIOARL ! • Guest Laundry Service Walking Distance to the La Plaza Mall and several restaurants.

www.mcallen-studio6.com

700 Savannah Ave. McAllen, TX

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

DECEMBER 30, 2020 11

Griffin Grill: Consistently Exceptionally Good

Los Comales

There is one thing American & Mexican Food guaranteed to happen GRIFFIN GRILL when I walk out of the RESTAURANT Griffin Grill in Mission. Mon.- Wed. 8am - 3pm • Thur. - Fri. 8am - 9pm 956-600-7183 Sat. 8am - 9pm • Sun. 9am - 2pm I am gonna be a happy 1906 E. Griffin Pkwy • Mission, TX person with a smile on BOGO DINNER FREE 1/2 STACK my face and the thought Winter Texans Buy 1 Dinner Entree Buttermilk Pancakes of doing a joyous cartWith any breakfast Entree & Get Second at 25% Off Always Welcome wheel will pop in my (of equal or lesser value) (With coupon) (With Coupon) head...for a second. Exp: 1-12-21 Exp: 1-12-21 Served 8 am-11 am After a fresh side salad with my favorite, bleu cheese dressing, I decided on the fried mushroom as a side and avocado chicken as my meal. Come Visit Mercedes Best Kept Secret! The first thing I noticed about the mushrooms was they remained shaped like mushrooms. These Handmade Tortillas • Traditional Mexican Recipes mushrooms tasted like mushrooms perfectly coated Free Coffee with a tongue-tastic tasty batter. Parmesan cheese is FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY | NO SUBSTITUTIONS Every Wednesday from Open to Close sprinkled along the mushrooms as soon as they are © 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. done cooking. An excellent way to begin digging in. One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid with any other Open Everyday Being consistent in life is so critical and I feel coupons, promotional offers, the 2468 Value Menu™, Super Slam™ or AARP discount. This offer can be redeemed only that being consistent in the dishes customers are from 6am to 3pm once by the original recipient. Coupon has no cash value. No served should be consistent as well. You know what change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic not included. Valid at participating restaurants ENTIRE GUEST CHECK forbeverages you are getting when you eat here if you have eaten a limited time only. Selection and prices may vary. (956) 565-9966 Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are here before. If you have not you should (it's' going not valid. No substitutions. Offer valid for dine in only. Not valid for online orders. Restrictions apply. © 2020 DFO, LLC. to be fantastic). Everything from the refreshing dec151 1/2 N Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570 1-31-21 Offer ends 12.31.20 orations to the service. The food is exceptionally good, the tastes bal711 N 77 Sunshine Strip, anced to where nothing is so overwhelming that Harlingen • (956) 230-5050 other flavors cannot be found and whenever I am done, I'm satisfied – but always tempted to get Winter Texan something else. The avocado chicken, with a creamy sauce covering, was exactly as advertised. The fresh slice of Coupon Good For All Food Items avocado placed neatly above the chicken and sauce, Buy 1 Entree Get 2nd 1/2 Price (Of Equal or Lesser Value) was mouthwatering fresh. The vegetables and side Drinks Not Included of rice also cooked to perfection and complemented Expires March 31, 2021 Happy Hour the guest of honor (the actual chicken avocado). Tuesday - Saturday 4pm - 7pm This time – the day after Christmas, I decided for $2 Margaritas / $1 Off Bottled Beer $2 Off Selected Menu Items some holiday cheer with a cappuccino and some ti(1 Coupon Per Table Expires 12/31/20) Do Your Mouth A Flavor! ramisu (it was the chef's recipe – how could I NOT partake of this elegant dessert?). The coffee-flavored 619 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen • (956) 230-3820 Italian dessert did not disappoint. The whipped mix- (956) 276-4995 • 2301 Bus Highway 77 San Benito, TX ture of eggs, sugar, cocoa (mascarpone cheese in the traditional making) and ladyfingers was smooth, not too rich, or heavy and was tantalizing along with my cappuccino. The holidays can be stressful and, in my case this year, a little lonely as my daughter was out of town for a few days. However, on this day sitting in a beautifully decorated restaurant, listening to Christmas music quietly playing in the background, mixing with the laughs and smiles of the other patrons, OR DISH having great service and an amazing meal left me WITH PURCHASE OF ANY COMBO MEAL smiling (from ear to ear) as I walked out yet once Not valid with any other offers. Limited to one single cone or dish per guest. again. Additional toppings and/or waffle cone available at an additional cost. Must present coupon to redeem. Dine-in-only. And no, I still did not do a cartwheel – but one VALID AT PHARR, MCALLEN, HARLINGEN AND BROWNSVILLE, TX day.... LOCATIONS ONLY. EXPIRES 03/31/2021 THE

10% Off

$699

20% OFF

*88881886* 88881886

20% Off

FREE

CONE

DECEMBER 30, 2020 SHADE

www.wintertexantimes.com

From pg. 7

meet – to be level with the ground. “You don’t want too deep or too shallow,” he said. “The tree’s root collar should be no more than an inch below the soil when planted, but you also don’t want roots to be exposed to the open air.” Do not pull the tree by the stem when removing it from a container because of potential damage to the cambium layer, Taylor said. Lay the container on its side, the push on its sides as you rotate to loosen the soil before carefully removing the pot from the tree. Make sure the roots are ready to explore new soil and not wrapped around each other or pointing upward, he said. “It’s OK to take a sharp knife and gently cut from top of root ball to bottom in several locations so that they are able to grow directly outward,” he said. “You can gently finagle the roots and move them around where they are facing outward, away from the trunk. Having them pointing straight out is

the key.” However, you must limit root exposure to open air, he said. Prolonged exposure to air can kill the tender young roots. Root direction is crucial, Taylor said. Trees planted with bounded roots are likely to decline rapidly around 10-15 years because as the bounded roots and trunk grow in girth, they girdle and strangle the cambium layer if it survives the planting. Taylor said you can test for root binding and girdling in young trees already planted by rocking the tree back and forth. If the base of the tree moves, the roots have not explored the soil and could be replanted in some cases. Once the tree is in place, backfill the hole carefully with good quality soil, he said. Mix in some sand if the soil removed is heavy with clay. This will help the roots explore. Do not use mulch in the soil mix because it contains elements limiting root growth.

Go...With Jo! Tours & Travel Welcome Back Winter texans!

Dear Traveler,

In accordance with the recommendations of the CDC, we will be observing social distanceing on all of our tours. Therefore the number of passengers on buses, trains and planes will be reduced. Consequently, tour prices have increased in order to cover the expenses. Help us to win our battle against this pandemic by wearing a mask and observing the social distancing. Let’s get back to normal! Jo

U.S. TOURS

Eagle Pass Gambling (2 Days) Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10 1 nt. hotel.. $129 Big Bend Adventure (6 Days) Feb. 5, 7 Meals, 2 nts. In the chisos Basin ........$939 (Prices are per person, double occupancy)

MEXICO BUS TOURS Monarch Butterflies (7 Days) Feb. 17, 1 nt. in San Miguel + meals ............... $1,019 Monterrey Tres (3 Days) Dates: To be announced soon .................................... $TBA (Prices are per person, double occupancy)

ONE DAY BUS TOURS King Ranch (1 Day) Jan. 27; Feb. 10; Mar. 3, Incl. BBQ Lunch ....................... $109pp Peace & After - A Link to the Past (1 Day) Jan. 28; Feb. 11, 25; Mar. 4, Incl. Lunch......$79pp Farm Tour (1 Day) Feb. 17; Mar. 10, Incl. Lunch...................................................$95pp King Ranch Farm Tour (1 Day) Feb. 24, Incl. Lunch + Feed Lot & 12 mile loop rd. $119pp 27146 McLelland Road., Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 423-1446 Lower Valley / 956-664-1446 Upper Valley 1-800-999-1446 / www.gowithjo.com

Mulch can be used on the surface, but only a thin layer to minimize weeds and the need to use string trimmers near it. “I don’t use mulch, but a little on top doesn’t hurt,” Taylor said. “It can help cut down on grass and weeds growing around the tree, which can prevent it from being killed by string trimmers. I always caution people about using a string trimmer around young trees with very thin bark because irreparable damage can happen quickly.” Watering newly transplanted shade trees Taylor said watering correctly is the next critical aspect of helping the transplanted tree establish. The key to remember is water to promote root expansion. “There’s a lot of advice to use a watering can or water hose at the base of the tree or to create a mulch or soil berm around the perimeter of the tree to hold moisture,” he said. “But constant watering at the base of the tree prevents roots from seeking moisture in new soil, and the berm filled with water could drown the roots or cause fungal diseases and root rot.” Taylor suggests watering with a soaker hose just beyond the root ball to begin. At each watering, run the soaker hose until moisture reaches 10-15 inches into the soil. No water should run off the soil. If it does then your soaker hose is on too high. “Sprinklers do very little for trees,” he said. “Trees need the water to reach deeper, so a separate watering regimen is needed. Block the sprinkler water from reaching the tree because there can be fungal problems from sprinkler water getting on the leaves. Keep supplemental water off of the tree.” Watering frequency will depend on rainfall and temperatures, Taylor said. Newly planted trees, with their small root system, will need watering every three to four days for the first summer. Sandy soils may need more frequent watering than loamy or clay soils. It’s best to water in the early evening to help trees recover from the heavy transpiration demands during the day, he said. Fertilizer is a ‘no-no’ Taylor said newly planted trees should not be fertilized. Fertilizer will artificially force the tree to elongate and grow its tips beyond its grow potential form. Fertilizing can help fortify healthy trees to resist decline from a tough spring or early summer, he said, but

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

fertilizers are not necessary for newly planted trees. “Fertilizing newly planted trees, or any tree that is under stress, whether it’s disease or pests or the stress of transplanting, is not good,” he said. “You don’t want the tree to use carbohydrate reserves to grow. Instead, the tree needs those reserves to produce defensive compounds and respond to stress.” Staking a tree for support Most smaller transplants won’t need supports to keep them stable, but larger trees or a tall tree replanted to fix root-binding may need stakes, Taylor said. Taylor said to be careful when staking trees for support. Use straps designed for the task or anything that creates a large surface area to distribute the pressure along the stem to protect the cambium. Also, make sure the support points are not wrapped too tightly around the tree. “You can find tie points for sale, but I’ve seen people use items around the house like old rubber hoses, which are good,” he said. “You want something that won’t cut into the cambium and that can be adjusted.” An eyebolt can also be screwed into the stem of the tree at the proper height to provide support in multiple directions, he said. “An eyebolt creates one little wound rather than the risks associated with wrapping something around the

tree,” he said. “Once the tree stabilizes, you can remove it and the tree will respond quickly and fill the hole.”

Taylor does not recommend using the eye-bolt method in areas with known cases of oak wilt because the disease enters through open wounds. Go native Taylor said tree choice is a matter of preference, but he recommends planting species native to the region. “Native species perform better than out-of-place, non-native trees,” he said. “Native species like black gum and swamp chestnut oak have the same, desired properties people want like fall color and shade but are often much hardier and resistant to environmental stressors than their non-native options.” Taylor said Texas A&M Forest Service has several web applications that provide good tree species options and recommendations for specific Texas regions and how to care for trees, including managing pests and diseases.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

ON THE ROAD with Jo Liston

Happy New Year

Oops! Christmas time and family celebrations have now come and gone. I hope that you practiced social distancing and followed the suggestions of our CDC and government mandates and stayed home. Yes, it was difficult not to visit with family and loved ones. But if we are to conquer our battle in this pandemic, we must do all possible to fight it. Just a few more days and it will be time for another celebration...2021 is just around the corner and we will be saying goodbye to 2020 and welcoming a New Year. All of us will no doubt be glad to welcome in a New Year with hopes that by the end of this coming year, this pandemic will be behind us. Staying at home has certainly given

me time to plan the tours for the coming year. Sometimes it is like pulling teeth to get hotels to furnish group quotes especially now when their capacity is reduced and monitored. Even so, I still am missing a few contracts and a few bus quotes. When you look at all the different tours that are offered, I do hope that you find several that you would like to be a part of. One of the local tours that I added last year was the most difficult one to sell and yet that particular tour received not one negative report. As I tried to determine why the tour did not sell well, I received the same answer more than once, ‘Women don't like the word Battlefields.’ So, we have renamed it - OUR BORDER

LAND - The Lower Rio Grande Valley. You will see and hear about the wall and visit sites that played a most impressive part in the forming of what we now call Our Valley Home. Participants will even drive by the newest historical development - the Space Center - on the way to view Boca Chica Beach. You will enjoy a fun day and partake of the best included lunch ever. As I noted before, this tour received not one negative comment. Your evaluations are especially important to me. I read every one and when, and if at all possible, I follow your suggestions as I attempt to constantly improve the tours. Several people requested that I offer Fredericksburg as it had not been offered for several years. Fredericksburg is a remarkably interesting town in the Texas Hill Country. For a small Texas town, it boasts the only Museum dedicated to the Pacific War. The town was settled by German immigrants, one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States. Bier Gartens and German food are still extremely popular in this area. Close by is the Texas White House, the former home of Lyndon Johnson.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 13

The tour is filled with visits to these well-known places. ********

And now how did you do on your Resolution for the New Year? Are you going to make a positive resolution rather than a negative one? Are you going to add something to your life that will enrich your life as well as the life of someone else? I promised I would help you out and here it is. How about choosing one day out of the week when you will make it a point to call someone that needs a little cheering up, a little caring. Instead of feeling sorry yourself and suffering with a "pity party", why not think of someone who is carrying an extra burden - perhaps the loss of a loved one, or an illness or maybe just someone who lives alone and would like to hear a friendly voice. I am adding that to my last year's resolution which was to remember to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ and a happy hello to all those I met. Let us go a step further and enrich some one's life. Let us be a positive influence in this world. Happy New Year!

MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTORY No Dental Insurance? NO PROBLEM!

Welcome Home!

New Patient Exams only $159 • Includes all necessary x-rays • Oral Cancer Screening • Intra-oral Photos • Comprehensive Exam • Periodontal Screening

For dental care you can trust and have confidence in, see the experienced doctors at Sharyland Dental Care. GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE SINCE 1982

Now Accepting Allwell from Superior Healthplan & V.A. Approved

2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX www.sharylanddentalcare.com 956-581-2773

& MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO. Hospital Beds • Computerized Prescriptions • I.V. Nutrition • Wheel Chairs Oxygen & Respiratory Therapy Equipment • Diabetic Shoes

686-3716

1901 S. 1st • McAllen Open 7 a.m. to 12 Midnight 7 Days a Week

630-5500

5120 N.10th • McAllen Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Welcome Winter Texans!

(956) 540-7535

10 % OFF (Print WTT Web Coupon)

517 N. 10th Street McAllen, Texas 10am - 6pm • Tue thru Sat

208 N. Victoria Road Booth C12 • Donna, Texas 8am - 4pm • Wed, Sat & Sun

Wheelchair’s • Walkers • Scooters • Rentals • Sales & Service New • Used • Consignment • Trade In’s • More!

DECEMBER 30, 2020 MISSION

www.wintertexantimes.com

From pg. 1

missionaries, Bishop Odin, visited rode through scrub brush filled with France, Italy, Germany, and Ireland long thorns and cactus. They never in hopes of recruiting more priests to dismounted in the little towns and serve the Texas mission. He did tell ranches until they were invited into those he addressed, that they would lead the community. the life of a true missionary in South Churches these priests, seminariTexas. ans, brothers, and sisters built between Those Oblate Brownsville and priests who came the upper Valley to the Valley remain today. They came to be known dot the landscape, as the “Cavalry of and the voices can Christ” because still be heard in they travelled on those buildings. horseback from Because of these ranch to ranch, priests, in Mission braving border you will find the clashes, bandits, La Lomita Chapel the Civil War, a still standing today. yellow fever epLa Lomita, Spanidemic and other St. Joseph and St. Peter Seminary ish for “little hill,” harsh conditions. is the location of the They rode horseback, often for first settlement in the area of Mission, days without seeing another person. the place where Catholic priests freThey traveled along the river to the quently stopped to rest during their ranches performing marriages, bap- long, arduous horseback journey tizing children, speaking over grave along the banks of the Rio Grande sites to bless the newly departed and from Brownsville to present-day teaching the Word of God to the fam- Roma. ilies who lived on the ranches. They Historical accounts are contradic-

(956)566-1157

tory as to the date La Lomita Chapel was constructed by the Catholic priests. According to one account, the chapel was built in 1899; another says it was first built at another site in 1865 then relocated to the present site. They built not just the Chapel, but also small cottages, a warehouse for provisions, and a store. There was also a 60 square foot plaza on the grounds. All but the chapel were destroyed during a hurricane. Nonetheless, it is known that the chapel became part of a project turning the former ranch into headquarters for Oblate priests, who rode along the river from Brownsville to Roma spreading Christianity and serving the people on the ranches bordering the river. The chapel is located about halfway between Brownsville and La Lomita Chapel Roma, which is a distance of 120 miles on the current expressway but was 300 miles when traveling along the curves and bends in the river. The La Lomita stood on a huge parcel of land. John Conway and James Hoit later bought 17,000 acres of the land for the development of the original town site of Mission. The City of Mission was named for the chapel. Conway is credited with being the founder of Mission. He came to the Rio Grande Valley in 1906. After visiting the Valley, he saw the potential for development and stayed to help make it happen. He and Hoit, were able to purchase the land for $9 an acre. He also purchased another 10,000 acres from John Closner and J.B. Wells. Conway-Hoit would clear and ready the land for agriculture and then sell it for $40 to $50 an acre. They sold the farmland in 40-acre tracts to farmers from the Midwest that were planning to relocate to Texas. Conway had planned the development of the townsite with alleys for garbage pickup, schools, churches, and libraries. Even though he was Catholic, he donated land to establish the Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian churches. These can all be found on Doherty Avenue in Mission. (You will find Spanish speaking ones on the south side of the tracks, and predominately English-speaking churches on the north

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

side.) He was also one of seven that organized the First State Bank. They began construction of canals and a pumping plant to help with the booming agriculture of the area. Crops such as sugarcane, wheat, cotton, and corn were becoming fruitful. But it was not too long before Mission was being advertised as “The Home of the Grapefruit” in posters advertising why people should come to the Valley – the “Garden of Eden.” John Shary is known as the Father of the Citrus Industry. On a coin toss when visiting the Valley, he decided to stay and pursue his dream of creating a citrus industry in South Texas. He saw untouched brush land ready for development. He started developing over 300,000 acres of land and made a mission to attract more settlers to the area. Seeing that the soil was fertile, Shary started growing citrus. He studied the soil, how citrus was grown in other areas, and developed his own method in the Valley. He eventually built the Texas Growers Exchange to market all the citrus fruit grown in the Valley. Shary coined the name TexaSweeet – a brand that can be found in your produce sections still today. By 1924, there were two million trees in grapefruit production and another million ready to be planted. Shary built a large home in what is now Palmhurst, on Shary Rd and Three Mile. The home is still surrounded by citrus trees. Because of Shary, we celebrate grapefruit, and other citrus, as part of Mission heritage with the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Texas Citrus Fiesta events are held throughout the year with the largest event, the parade, being held in late January. To find out more about the City of Mission, visit https://missiontexas. us/. The Mission Historical Museum (previously the Shary Building) can be seen at https://missionmuseum. org/. The museum features exhibits from the past, a wall and room honoring veterans of the community, and rotating exhibits that share the history of the City of Mission.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

EVENTS

CALENDAR December 30 The last day of Festival of Lights “Season of Hope” will feature a twomile drive-through attraction with millions of lights, castles, tunnels and hundreds of illuminated displays. Tickets start at $20 per vehicle, plus applicable fees, and include a fourpack of 20 oz. Coca Cola. Guests can purchase a Dash Pass for $40 and skip the lines. It is being held at Payne Arena in Hidalgo. Tickets are available for purchase at www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com. Now through January 1, 2021 Brownsville’s Holiday Village will premiere their Virtual Village that will be accessible 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

www.wintertexantimes.com

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 Facebook. Now through January 2, 2021 Holiday in the Park is presented by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Edinburg and Edinburg EDC. It is located at the Edinburg Municipal Park, 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd., and will be transformed into a drive-thru wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights on display from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is free and covers a mile of themed entertainment. For more information, visit www.edinburg.com. Now through January 4, 2021 The Pharr Community Theater will present the popular Charles Dickens adaptation, A Tejano Christmas Carol, on their Facebook page. The two-act play will be screened live and free of charge. To watch the show, find Pharr Community Theater Facebook page

and give it a like and you can watch it with your family and friends in the comfort of your own home. Now through February 6 Through February 6, the City of South Padre Island will be doing Christmas tree recycling from 8 to 11 a.m. at the community center. This will be going on until February 6. Most of the trees taken to the center will be turned into mulch. Some will be used to help with dune preservation on the island. The SPI Community Center is located at 4501 Padre Blvd. For more information, call (956) 761-8168. January 16 Every Thursday from September through May, Quinta Mazatlan holds their Nature Speaker Series. January 16 the topic will be Endangered and Threatened Plant Species of the Rio Grande Valley presented by local plant expert Benito Trevino. The Speaker Series is held from 6 to 7 p.m. and fee is $3. There is limited seating, so call ahead to reserve your spot. Call (956) 681-3370 for more information. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 15

Now through January 18, 2021 The Holiday Sandcastle Village and Light Show on South Padre Island will be available to walk through. The village features unique holiday-themed sculptures created by sand artists from around the world. The light show is located directly in front of the entrance to the village. Social distancing is required. The sculptures are on view and open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It even features a large sand chair you can sit in for a photo opportunity. The light show runs from 6 to 9 p.m. The Village is located near Louie’s backyard and Gravity Park. Look for the Ferris Wheel. January 23 Every Thursday from September through May, Quinta Mazatlan holds their Nature Speaker Series. The topic will be Nature Through the Lens with professional nature photographer Hector Astorga. The Speaker Series is held from 6 to 7 p.m. and fee is $3. There is limited seating, so call ahead to reserve your spot. Call (956) 6813370 for more information. Quinta See EVENTS pg. 16

BUSINESS GUIDE

TINT-ON-WHEELS WINDOW TINT

• Reduce Glare Cut Heat • Improve Comfort

for $49* for$49*

FREE ESTIMATES

319 N. 2nd • McAllen David Padilla 30 Years Experience

Visit us at www.tintonwheels.info

*Call forfor details *CallAirAirControl Control details

COMPLETE COMPLETEA/C A/C Check-Up Check-Up

VALLEYWIDE 956-682-2915

WELCOMEBACK BACKWINTER WINTERTEXANS! TEXANS! WELCOME Save SaveUp UpTo To10% 10%

Park Models & Mobile Homes, Motorhomes & RV’s

10% OFF Complete Tint (Exp 01-06-21) With Coupon

Promote Your Business ADVERTISE WITH US Call (956) 580-7800

LIMITED TIME ONLY! LIMITED TIME ONLY! LIMITED TIME ONLY! EZEZ Financing! Financing!

EZ Financing!

*CALL *CALLFOR FORDETAILS DETAILS

AIR AIRCONTROL CONTROLA/C A/C&& HEATING INC. AIR CONTROL A/C &HEATING HEATINGINC. INC.

(956) 783-0161 • (956) 686-5531 783-0161 ••686-5531 • •1-800-640-4596 783-0161 686-5531 1-800-640-4596 www.aircontrolrgv.com Lic. & Bonded TACL B009395E Lic. & Bonded TACL B009395E www.aircontrolrgv.com www.aircontrolrgv.com Lic. & Bonded TACL B009395E

Flooring Services by Uncle Frank

• CARPET • TILE • LAMINATE • WOOD SALES & INSTALLATION

Call 956-533-9800

DECEMBER 30, 2020

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 fur-

www.wintertexantimes.com ther 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. Newmar Kountry Klub Luncheon Newmar Kountry Klub Luncheons are cancelled for this season. Any additional information, or if anything changes, will be published at a later date. The hostess, Candace Marquis, says she is looking forward to holding meetings again in 2021.

EVENTS From pg. 15

Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen. January 30 Every Thursday from September through May, Quinta Mazatlan holds their Nature Speaker Series. The topic will be Finding Your Wellness Journey with wellness coach Rafael A. Curiel. The Speaker Series is held from 6 to 7 p.m. and fee is $3. There is limited seating, so call ahead to reserve your

spot. Call (956) 681-3370 for more information. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen. 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.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES RINA’S RAMBLINGS From pg. 1

when I get lost trying to find my way. when I helped at the local newspaper. I see things, buildings, I have not seen During its centennial celebration, we before. Or I find buildings that I have published a magazine honoring the founders of the city and how the city not seen in years. Both my parents’ families moved came to be. I think if I ever did anything else, to the Valley because of agriculture. My dad’s family grew crops and my I would love to study history. I love mom’s dad was a cotton ginner. Her learning about the beginning and mom ran the office at the cotton gin knowing where we came from – Afterall, it helps that used to be located I love learning about the us know where we are going at 3 Mile beginning and knowing too. and Conway invite you in Mission. where we came from – to Ilearn about My dad’s parents had Afterall, it helps us know your home. To learn to love it acreage out in the Mc- where we are going too. in a different perspective. It Cook/Edinburg area where they grew peanuts, truly brings a different appreciation grain, corn, and so many other prof- for where you are, where you call home. itable crops. As I learn more about this Rio I knew that history. I kind of always knew the basics. We learn a few more Grande Valley, I have developed a things as we go to school about the new love for it that I do not think I had area we live in, and we learn more by before. It is different and I look forparticipating in yearly celebrations. I ward to learning so much more about learned a more in-depth history of the my Valley throughout the rest of the City of Mission, the city I grew up in, season.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com BRIDGE From pg. 2

We see the new upgrades as a great investment in the business our mother and father founded. We invite everyone to come out and see first-hand what a great facility we have,” Bobby

Sparks stated. The Progreso Bridge Company is a long-time member of the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce. For more in-

Autos

without apartment, 32 feet with slideout. Lamplighter Subdivision, lot 113. 515-480-1260. WINTER TEXAN WATERFRONT RENTAL One bed, one bath, private waterfront home on Lake CC in Mathis, fully furnished. 361-2291156, rent day, week, month.

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 956-929-3842. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048. 350 SB CHEVY ENGINE PARTS STARTER, excel, delco remy, competition, ultra torque, high output. CARBURETOR, holley, 4 BBL, 750 double pumper, both came off of a 350/340 running and driving car. Call Don at 316-2130338. Both $239 each.

Fifth Wheels 38’ FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER 2010 Forest River Cardinal full body paint, three slides, new roof and awning, excellent condition, two AC’s, king bed, all available options. Asking $20,000. Available 4/1/21, 608-408-9038, VIP La Feria, J5. WE PAY TOP CASH for your RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. We’ll leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366. 2016 COLUMBUS 340RK 5TH Wheel, $40,000, 972-214-4772.

For Rent FISHING APARTMENT, QUEEN SIZE bed with all appliances includes washer and dryer. Motorhome is optional to rent with or

For Sale FOLDING SCOOTER/WHEELCHAIR CARRIER New in box folding carrier. Hold up to 500 pounds. $200 for this carrier. 515771-2054. FOR SALE MOBILE HOME mobile home 14x56, completely furnished, new metal roof, two sheds, one with washer and dryer, large patio, carport. Acacia Park, Alamo, Lot 119. Call 641-990-5408. KORG DIGITAL PIANO 88 keys, bench. Like new, purchased from Melhart 2/2019. Paid $1,200, will sell for $700. 847-736-5123. 2007 FRANKLIN PARK MODEL has carport, steel roof, wood floor and 9x10 shed with washer and dryer four years old, water heater three years old. Taxes $129 per year, maintenance fee $100 per year. Call 507-370-0989. SOLITAIRE DIAMOND WEDDING BAND. A beautiful one for Christmas present, setting in a 14 carat gold band, 4mm wide, tapered set with 1mm 0.50 carat, round brilliant cut DIAMOND near colorless color, and very good clarity. Gold market value $1,870. 8 1/2 size. Have two appraisals, priced to sell, make an offer. Appraisal value $3,584. Call Don, 316-213-0338. “Will sell fast I think”.

SOLD

Golf Carts JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor

formation contact the Weslaco Chamber at (956) 968-2102 or visit www. weslaco.com If you are planning a trip to Progreso, please check these websites for any travel restrictions and guidelines, https://www.dhs.gov/publication/ notification-temporary-travel-restric-

home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Help Wanted HIRING PART TIME GOLF cart delivery driver capable of pushing carts onto trailers. If interested, call 956-580-3370.

Homes For Sale UPDATED 3/2/2 BRICK HOME $160,000, Located in 55 & over gated community at 100 W Moore Rd #36, Pharr, TX. This jewel has approximately 1,635 sq. ft., granite, plantation shutters, screened

COUPON $AVING$

DECEMBER 30, 2020 17

tions-applicable-land-ports-entry-and-ferries, https://home.kpmg/ xx/en/home/insights/2020/11/flashalert-2020-475.html, and https://texasmexicobridges.com/covid-19-updates/.

patio, porcelain tile, skylights, solar screens, sprinkler system, and much more. Won’t last! 979-2998001. By owner. HOUSE FOR SALE 2 bed, 2 full bathrooms, brick home 1,197 sq. ft. at 2118 Mockingbird Street, Palmview, Greengate Grove over 55 park. 1 1/2 car garage, large front porch, screened back patio. In ground sprinklers, fruit trees. Call 956-519-7379.

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.

Coupon Index

Air Control A/C & Heating Inc. pg. 15 American Discount Hearing

pg. 7

Cabo Bar Grille

pg. 11

Denny’s

pg. 11

Frankie Flav’s

pg. 11

Freddy’s

pg. 11

Los Comales

pg.11

Nikky’s Carpet Cleaning

pg. 18

Rancho Viejo

pg. 10

RGV DME

pg. 13

Studio 6

pg. 10

The Griffin Grill

pg. 11

Tint-on-Wheels

pg. 15

Victoria Palms Restaurant

pg. 11

DECEMBER 30, 2020

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. RV SERVICE NO JOB is too big or small at Texas Trader RV. Wreck jobs, roof jobs, any and all RV service. Call today for free phone estimate (956) 797-3000. 350 SB CHEVY ENGINE PARTS STARTER, excel, delco remy, competition, ultra torque, high output. CARBURETOR, holley, 4 BBL, 750 double pumper, both came off of a 350/340 running and driving car. Call Don at 316-2130338. Both $239 each. HAULING WITH TRAILER WITH winch and truck too, will haul items of value for free, leftover from garage and driveway sales (stuff). Fast service. Call Don 316-2130338.

Mobile Homes

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 956-929-3842. NEWLY REMODELED MOBILE HOME 14x60 with 10x25 Texas room, large carport with two buildings, appliances, furniture, curtains, dishes, towels, two porches, TV’s. #341, 417-718-5699. $31,500. MOBILE HOME INCLUDES LAND 16x70 two bed, two bath, large rooms, shed, awning, land-

www.wintertexantimes.com

scaped, new furnace and air, leaf guards, move in ready. 55 park, Green Bay South, clubhouse and pool. $56,500, 309-530-1161.

Motor Homes TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048.

Park Models 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 956-929-3842. TRAVEL TRAILER/PARK MODEL CONVERSION porches and metal roof, two car carport and work room, some tools and two ladders, two TV’s, 50 amp electric, A1 condition and comfortable. Immediate move in, no repairs needed nor necessary, selling due to health issues. Call 903-249-0311, Sunlight Park Lot 118. TROPHY PARK MODEL AND shed with canopy, $5,000.00. Holiday Out RV Park, Los Fresnos, TX, Lot 51 Rice Blvd. 701 -2128263. Furniture included. PARK MODEL, COZY ONE FLEETWOOD PATRIOT. Updated kitchen and bath, floor coverings are vinyl lock, front covered deck, living room, dining room, hallway with new fixtures, larger master bedroom and attached finished family room, gas cooking and dryer, enclosed breezeway to stor-

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

age room equipped with washer and dryer, oversized refrigerator, furnished including TV’s. Nicely landscaped. Darn nice unit in Fig Tree. Not cheap but super nice, $26,900. about any trade considered. Don at 316-213-0338.

Repairs TEXAS TRADER RV DOES RV service bumper to bumper, top to bottom, and all RV repairs and service. Call today (956) 797-3000.

RV Services

RV SERVICE NO JOB is too big or small at Texas Trader RV. Wreck jobs, roof jobs, any and all RV service. Call today for free phone estimate (956) 797-3000.

RVs TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free

For Your Health & Ours We Are Following CDC Guidance Including Wearing Masks & Gloves

NIKKY’S CARPET CLEANING Professional Cleaning Services Winter Texan Special

Any size RV or Park Model

per room in your house or mobile home

$10 OFF

Any Service $50 or more

GREAT UPHOLSTERY RATES

956-266-1369 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

DONNA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS

OVER 38 YEARS OF E EXPERIENC

CARPORTS & PATIO COVERS

LIMITED TIME

Special Prices on Second Roo fs

SPECIA L PR ON ALL ICES PRODU CTS

METAL 2ND ROOFS

Insulated Patio Covers • Screen Rooms Carports • Patio Covers Window Awnings • 2nd Roofs

956-793-8602 956-464-2228

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

appraisal today Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048.

Services TEXAS TRADER RV DOES RV service bumper to bumper, top to bottom, and all RV repairs and service. Call today (956) 797-3000.

Travel Trailers 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 956-929-3842. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 3571048. WE PAY TOP CASH for your RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. We’ll leave your lot clean. 956867-2366.

www.wintertexantimes.com

DECEMBER 30, 2020 19

Want To Buy

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. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 3571048.

Wanted

Published by Nexus Publishing LLC Advertising ads@wintertexantimes.com News Desk news@wintertexantimes.com Parks Calendar: parkscal@wintertexantimes.com Classified Ads: classifieds@wintertexantimes.com Publisher Dan Brunson dan@wintertexantimes.com Office: 956-580-7800 Editor Carina Brunson carina@wintertexantimes.com Office: 956-580-7800 Upper Valley Account Executive (Starr County through Alamo) Alma Chavez alma@wintertexantimes.com Cell: 956-533-7500 Lower Valley Account Executive (Donna through Cameron & Willacy Counties) Pete Luna pete@wintertexantimes.com Cell: 956-617-2900 Advertising Assistant Anastasia Brunson ads@wintertexantimes.com Office: 956-580-7800 Graphic Design Guadalupe Chapa

Winter Texan Times 1217 N. Conway • Mission, Texas 78572 Tel. (956) 580-7800 • Fax (956) 580-7898 www.wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2020-2021 by Nexus Publishing LLC, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the publisher. The Winter Texan Times is not responsible for errors or omissions in advertising. In the event of an error in an ad or omission of an ad, the newspaper’s financial liability is limited to the cost of the ad in questions. The newspaper is not responsible for any other damages, tangible or intangible. Typically a make-good ad or re-rescheduled ad is considered to sufficiently meet the newspaper’s responsibility.

DECEMBER 30, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

ONLY CLASSIFIEDS ADS Personal classifieds ads include up to 25 words, plus Boldface Lead-in (2-4 words). Your ad will also run on our website at www.wintertexantimes.com at no additional charge. Business word ad rate: $20 for up to 25 words.

PER WEEK

Your Name:______________________________________ Phone # (Required): _______________________________

r Personal Ad r Business Ad

NO REFUNDS

r r r r r r

WINTER TEXAN TIMES Upcoming Publication Dates Wednesday r Jan. 6 r Jan. 13 r Jan. 20 r Jan. 27 r Feb. 3 r Feb. 10

Ad Deadline Wednesday 5 p.m. Dec. 28 Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 27 Feb. 3

Choose one of the following classifications.

Autos Boats For Rent For Sale Garage Sales Golf Carts

r Help Wanted r Home For Sale r 5th Wheels r Lots For Sale r Miscellaneous r Mobile Homes r Motorcycles

Motor Homes Park Models Scooters Services Travel Trailers Wanted

r r r r r r

Fill in Your Classifieds Below. Be Sure To Include Your Telephone Number or Address In The Ad! Boldface Lead-in: 1

25 Words For $9.00 - Each Additional Word is 20¢ Mail this form with Check or Money Order To: Winter Texan Times 1217 N. Conway • Mission, Texas 78572 • (956) 580-7800 Or Submit Classified Ads: • Online at www.wintertexantimes.com • E-mail to classifieds@wintertexantimes.com • Fax to 956-580-7898 Pay by phone with credit card. (Sorry, no ad copy by phone.)

Payment Method

$9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00

r Check #___________ r Cash r Visa r Mastercard r Discover r AMEX Amount Paid:___________

December 30, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 34, No. 8

Articles inside

Taste of the Valley