February 3, 2021 Winter Texan Times Vol. 34, No. 13 by Winter Texan Times

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This past week when I went to Weslaco, I did something different after I stopped at the Weslaco Museum (by the way, the museum is a must go to spot) – I checked for historical landmarks in the area. I had been told about a few places I should go by, but by searching for historical landmarks in the area, it opened my eyes to places I would not have seen otherwise. And then, by going to these places I was able to see more of Weslaco, it’s architecture, and culture. If you have not seen any of my city stories where I do talk about some historical sites – in just about every one – visit https://www.thc. texas.gov/ to see what is near you. You will not be disappointed in the sites you will see. Even if it is just a marker in an empty spot, there is history on that marker that you would otherwise not know. Like when I visited Alamo a few See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 20

HWS exhibit opens

The Hidalgo Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit will open next weekend, February 12, and run through March 6. The exhibit will be displayed at the Upper Valley Art See EXHIBIT pg. 12 INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Weslaco, more than a tower When going into Weslaco, there is one prominent structure that kind of calls out and is noticed by all that travel down South Texas Blvd. or Business 83 – El Tinaco Tower. The tower stands at 100 feet tall on six concrete pillars. Upon its completion in 1941, the tower was proclaimed a marvel of modern construction. It received a Texas Historical Landmark designation in 1982. But, the tower isn’t the only thing interesting about the City of Weslaco. On a recent visit, I was able to peruse the museum and drive through downtown and enjoy the architecture and feel of the community. It is definitely a downtown I would not mind walking around while peeking into the store fronts. An intriguing building was the beautiful Fire Department and old

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city hall off of South Texas Blvd.

and 5th Street (120 E. 5th St.). The fire station is located on part of a Spanish land grant known as Llano Grande. It features some great architecture and additions to the buildings, including the city hall, that have kept that colonial Spanish architecture. The City of Weslaco was founded in 1919 and the name was derived from the W.E. Stewart Land Company – who bought 30,000 acres for $90 an acre in 1917. The town site was then sold to Ed. C. Couch, Dan R. Couch, R. C. Couch, and R. L. Reeves who planned to develop the site. Some of the original partners backed out of the venture, and even nearby communities discouraged people from settling in the area before the sale of lots was held. See WESLACO pg. 16

Bit-O-Heaven serves their community

By Susan Thomas, Bit-O-Heaven Activity Director Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort residents in Donna like to help the local community when possible. This season the park held their Second Annual Reverse Advent Calendar event for charity. The concept is to buy the food item on the list for each day of the month of December and have a basket of food ready to deliver by Christmas to a needy family. It is really easy to do and most residents just buy all the recommended items at one time and fill two tote bags per famiSee COMMUNITY pg. 14

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Weslaco’s parks and outdoors

The Rio Grande Valley is home to the World Birding Center and has several locations throughout the Valley. Weslaco features one location, Estero Llano Grande State Park, and a nature center located in the middle of downtown, Frontera Audubon. Estero Llano Grande State Park is the geographic center of the World Birding Center network. The park attracts a spectacular array of South Texas wildlife with its varied landscape of shallow lake, woodlands and thorn forest. Visitors will enjoy exploring the 230 plus-acre refuge. Water is the magic ingredient for attracting wildlife and the park offers the largest wetlands environment in the World Birding Center network. A shallow lake, fringed with marsh cane, is ac- Valley Nature Center tually part of the Arroyo Colorado. Classic Rio Grande woodlands add variety to the park that already boasts a well-deserved birding reputation. A former agriculture field was transformed in wetlands, with an island just right for a secure nesting site. With a reputation as a can’t miss birding destination, in late summer, when water is at a premium, hundreds of waders and shorebirds flock to the park. Sightings have included the endangered Wood Stork, along with colorful coastal species like the Roseate Spoonbill and Ibis. Migrating waterfowl also make a beeline for the park’s narrow, shallow lake. Elsewhere in the park, woodland and thorn scrub harbor all the must-

see Valley specialties such as the Groove-billed Ani and Altamira Oriole. Adding spice to this mix, visitors may even spot rare Red-crowned Parrots and Green Parakeets. Call the park, or visit their website, for hours of operation. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is located at 3301 S. International Blvd. (FM 1015). A little unexpected is Frontera Audubon. Frontera Audubon is a 15-acre nature preserve in the heart of the city. It provides a haven for birds, butterflies and other wildlife that thrive among the native habitats of its Tamaulipan Thornscrub forest, orchard butterfly garden, wetlands and ponds. Frontera Audubon houses a visitors’ center and the Texas Historic Landmark, the Skaggs House, a Spanish Mediterranean style house built in 1917. The house was built for early Weslaco residents, C.L. “Lester” and Florence R. Skaggs who were bankers and citrus growers. Bebe Skaggs James, daughter of Lester and Florence Skaggs, donated the property to Frontera Audubon in 1992 for conservation and preservation. A lot of work has been done in recent years to get the house back to its original form. The Frontera Audubon has been a non-profit organization since the late 1970s and has been operating from its current location since 2000. More about Frontera Audubon can be found at their website, https://fronteraaudubon.org/. The park is located at 1101 S. Texas Blvd.

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Calling Valley birders

The Frontera Birdathon 2021 will look a little different this year. The park is looking for those who want to support Frontera Audubon in Weslaco by doing what you love – getting out and watching birds. Individuals, pairs or groups of people from the same household, or up to four-person team traveling in different vehicles, can form a Birdathon entry and submit a bird list of species. The birds need

to be seen from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset on any day between now (actually started January 31) and February 6th. The park asks that your team pay a minimum of $25 as an entry fee. You will receive a form to solicit sponsorships and the minimum can be paid by a sponsor or yourself. Fronter Audubon, of course, would like you to raise as much as possible. If you have friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, etc. that will pledge a set amount or an amount per species seen, that would be great. Teams have

brought in over $1,000 in the past, but the park is grateful for the $25 individual/teams. There is one bonus this year. If your team sees up to 75 species, each team member will receive a Frontera pin or patch. If you log in 76-100 species, you will each receive an Al-Ka-Line tac or earrings of your choice. All those 101 species or over will receive a special edition Birdathon 2021 coffee mug. Contact Frontera Audubon for additional information at (956) 9683275.

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Hardwood Heroes presentation at MOSTH

The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) welcomes Dr. Greg Selber to present two new books on high school basketball during the Sunday Speaker Series Online presentation, “Little Brother Gets His Due: High School Basketball in the Valley, 1914-2014,” at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7 on Facebook Live. Selber, a historian on Rio Grande Valley sports, released two books, “Hardwood Heroes: The History of High School Basketball in the Rio Grande Valley Vols. 1 & 2,” which were published by the Rio Grande Greg Selber Valley Sports Hall of Fame. Copies are available for purchase at the Museum Store. High school football is arguably the Rio Grande Valley’s favorite sport, but basketball comes close. The sport was introduced to the Valley during a time of racial tension in the early 1900s. According to SelberSports.com, Selber focuses on high school basketball starting with “the formative stages of the game, including on one hand the prominent pioneers—players, coaches, promoters—who made the game go, but on the other, the cultural and socio-political context of the times.” The books range from 1913-1914 to 2014, and examine the impact of race, economics, and technology on the sport, among other factors. Selber began his work as a sports journalist in the Rio Grande Valley in 1989. He is a recognized author, journalist and communication professor at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He is the author of “Border Ball: The History of High School Football in the Rio Grande Valley (2008)” and “Bronc Ball: The History of College Basketball at Pan American (2013).” Selber was inducted into

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Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration at IMAS

Welcome the year of the ox with Each year, the IMAS hosts a Luan at-home experience with the In- nar New Year event which celebrates ternational Museum of Art & Science the rich traditions of Asian cultures, (IMAS) and participating community alongside the support from several partners celebrating Lunar New Year. Asian organizations in the Rio Grande The IMAS Valley. While has opened a the Gregorian call to the comcalendar that munity for vidis used in the eo submissions United States contributing to is based on the its virtual Lunar solar year, the New Year celcalendar used ebration. Visit in most Asian theimasonline. countries, inorg to submit a cluding China, short video of a Taiwan, Korea, musical perforVietnam, and mance, cultural Visitors at the annual IMAS Lunar New Year Tibet, is based dance, or re- Festival enjoy learning about the cultural on the phases of corded testimo- practices that occur during the two-week the moon. Lunial of how you long celebration. nar New Year celebrate Lunar begins on FebNew Year by February 6. ruary 12, with the first new moon of On Friday, February 12, the com- the lunar calendar, and will end on the munity is invited for a special story first full moon fifteen days later. The time with librarians from McAllen yearly festival celebrates the coming Public Library Lark Branch and a of spring, and each year is represented Lunar New Year celebration video by an animal from the Chinese zodipremiering at 3 p.m. on the IMAS ac. This year, the calendar started at Facebook page. The video will in- the beginning making 2021 the Year clude a look into previous Lunar New of the Ox. Year festivals at the IMAS, the Kore“I am thankful for the community an light sculpture exhibit, Taiwanese efforts we’ve received, particularly videos and community submissions. from the Chinese American AssociaRegister for a celebration bag that tion. They donated items for the celincludes activities for the family to ebration bags, including face masks share and learn about Lunar New Year from Taiwan. Without the support of together. These free kits are available the local Asian community, it would in limited supply (registration opened not be possible for us to host such a February 1) via online at theimason- rich and educational cultural event. line.org/ or by phone at (956) 681- The McAllen Public Library has been 2800. Pickup for the celebration bags generous in their support to help us is at the museum on Saturday, Febru- reach IMAS audiences virtually this ary 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 year,” states IMAS Director of Edup.m. via curbside. cation, Claudia Martinez Gray. The IMAS is once again hosting The museum is located at the inspecial giant light sculptures on mu- tersection of Bicentennial Way and seum grounds for visitors to view now Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in through the month of February. The McAllen, Texas. Modified hours of City of Jinju, South Korea, has loaned operation are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 these sculptures to the IMAS follow- p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, ing their special appearances in the and Saturdays; Wednesdays 10 a.m. McAllen Holiday Parade in 2019 and to 1 p.m. are reserved for visitors with at the McAllen Convention Center in sensory sensitivities. Current admis2020. This collaboration bridges both sion is $1. Please check the website communities through festivals and www.theimasonline.org or call (956) cultural events such as the Lunar New 681-2800 for more information. Year celebration.

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LAREDO

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ing paparazzi from across the United States and beyond. The news of their presence spread fast. During the Audubon Society’s 119th national Christmas Bird Count, a Blue Mockingbird was spotted at the river bend of the Rio Grande. There have only been a few sightings of this dazzling bird in the United States. Visitors hope this extraordinary visitor will make its appearance again. W h i l e COVID-19 may have prevented Blue Mockingbird getting together for in-person events, nothing can stop participants from celebrating the talents of local artists and the incredible biodiversity of the local “Birds of the Brush.” The 9th annual art event is designed to showcase how vibrant our Rio Grande ecosystem attracts hundreds of species of dazzling

birds, some of which migrate from as far away as Canada and the Central America tropics. Student artwork will be featured on the Laredo Birding Festival’s online art gallery. Amateur and professional artwork will be on display in the online art gallery. Deadline for submission is Friday, February 5. Visit https:// laredobirdingfestival.org/birdsofthebrush/, for full guidelines and bird list. If you have a chance to get out and visit Laredo, do so safely, and look for the birds that visit the area. Unfortunately, this year will not see any of the usual tours, but that does not mean you cannot get out and enjoy the nature in Laredo. To register for this year’s birding festival, visit https://laredobirdingfestival.org/.

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EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, February 3 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, buttermilk pancakes with or without blueberries, or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, Lindley Creek Music Show, $10pp. Bring your own chairs, BYOB, snacks. Ice cream bars for sale. Please wear masks, held outside. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 6-8pm, Two Bad Apples, $8pp. Open to public, outdoor stage. Thursday, February 4 Country & Gospel Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch is 12-1. Outside stage, weather permitting. Open to public. Friday, February 5 Delicious Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, $6pp. BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and macaroni salad and a water or soda. Drive thru only, to pre-order call 503-593-1457. Friday Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-5pm, Sweetwater Dance, $8pp. Outside. BYOB, snacks. 50/50 sales. Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palm-

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES with french fries and all the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fixinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, February 9 Hamburgers - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Your choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or bacon cheeseburger served with french fries. $5pp, $6pp, and $7pp. Drive thru only. Wednesday, February 10 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, buttermilk pancakes with or without blueberries, or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Thursday, February 11 Country & Gospel Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch is 12-1. Outside stage, weather permitting. Open to public. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-4:30pm, $5 per 32 oz pre-filled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home. Friday, February 12 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Second Friday every month. Fair held outside of front

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Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon, 2401 N Abram Rd., five miles west of Mission. Mask required. Parks Yard Sale - Resaca Bend RV Park, San Benito, 8am-1pm, 251 Line 17 Rd & 427 Line 17 Rd. Parks Yard Sale - El Ranchito RV Park, San Benito, 8am-1pm, 251 Line 17 Rd & 427 Line 17 Rd. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Event is held outdoors, at South Hall. Bring your own chair, beverage, snacks. Fresh mic covers used with each performer. Dinner & Show - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Peter Kingsley - Master Hypnotist. Tickets, include dinner, dessert, and show, $20pp. Show only, $8pp. Sunday, February 14 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. Valentine’s Day Dinner - Oleander Acres, Mission, 5-6:30pm, $11pp. Apple cranberry stuffed pork loin, scalloped potatoes, parmesan herb roasted brussel sprouts, garden salad, roll, and dessert. Drive thru only, must pre-order. 503-593-1457. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, February 15 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, February 16 Hamburgers - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Your choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or bacon cheeseburger served with french fries. $5pp, $6pp, and $7pp. Drive thru only.

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Thursday, February 18 Country & Gospel Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch is 12-1. Outside stage, weather permitting. Open to public. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-4:30pm, $5 per 32 oz pre-filled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home.

Friday, February 19 Craft Show/Patio Sales - Mission West RV Park, 8am-Noon, Biscuits’n’gravy available for breakfast and sloppy joes for lunch - Take Out Only. Masks are required, along with social distancing. Don’t miss it! Homemade Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, $6pp. Homemade individual turkey pot pie, served with a garden salad and dessert. Drive thru only, must pre-order. 503-593-1457. Friday Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-5pm, Steven May Band, $8pp. Outside. BYOB, snacks, chairs. Popcorn and soda for sale. 50/50 sales. 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 - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Poison Ivey, $10pp. Hot food available from 5:30-7:30pm.

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What glorious weather we are having...not too hot, not too cold...it is just right. Yep, it is just right for being outdoors and enjoying our beautiful South Texas. The gurus of the travel industry say that the plus side of the pandemic has brought more and more travelers into eco-tourism and enjoying the great outdoors. When planning a tour - especially when walking and the outdoors is involved, it is always wise to check the weather history of the area you are exploring. To enjoy walking, optimum temperature should be in the upper sixties and not more than the mid-seventies. You will not tire as easily while walking if you plan to travel with those average temperatures. So, let's enjoy the outdoors of our beautiful Rio Grande Valley and our beautiful weather. When you go exploring whether by car, bus, train, or plane, eventually you will be walking to get the real feel of what you are experiencing. So, most all tours that are offered will include some walking. Of course, along with checking temperatures, it is a good idea to check the altitude especially if you are prone to altitude sickness or have a heart condition. Certainly, in the Rio Grande Valley we really don't need to worry about the altitude. Recently, calls have been coming in asking about the Farm Tour and the King Ranch Farm Tour. First, let us look at the Farm Tour. Our area is a virtual garden with the possibility of producing three crops per year although most farmers will produce only two. The area could hardly produce one good crop if we could not irrigate. So that is how the Farm Tour begins - with a visit to a District Irrigation Headquarters.

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Sport climbing, surfing, skateboarding, karate, baseball, and softball are all new sports for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics (baseball and softball making a return). Maybe the International Olympics Committee should consider chili and cornbread cookoffs as well for future games. With McAllen Mobile Park giving a super-small sampling, if the results are anywhere near as tasty, it will surely be a hit and a long-standing event where winners will fiercely battle for the gold medal. McAllen Mobile Park kicked off its annual Olympics with cornbread and chili competitions – two separate events being held at the same time (and it made a lot of sense – come on, chili and cornbread…a perfect com-

bination). Like those other “questionable” sports being added to the Tokyo games, cornbread and chili were newcomers to the local Winter Texan park. Eight park residents tackled the chili event, while seven cornbread entrants were up in front of their stoves early that morning to beat the deadline and place their creations on tables set up outside (and socially distanced) for the judges, then for park residents. The Olympics, which usually span about eight weeks with a wide variety of games and competitions – with social distancing in mind this year – were forced to be postponed for the time being. Still, the cookoff was a delightful way to kick off the event, have people

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On December 10, 1919, the sale was held. Lots ranged from $50 to $400 and all individuals had to do was choose a lot and camp out on it until the day of sale. At the same time, the city offered free lots to representatives of Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and Christian denominations. And, as they say, the rest is history. It was a diamond in the rough for agriculture, and landowners and investors saw the potential of the land. When irrigation and trains came to the area, the land prospered even more. You can drive around the more remote areas of the city – and the Valley – and see crops for miles. The 1015 Onion was developed in Weslaco. It was named such by its suggested planting date of October 15th. The city celebrates the development of the 1015 onion with an Onion Fest. The event is usually celebrated with an onion eating contest, food, and entertainment. Also, much like the rest of the Valley, several churches in the area have been around almost as long as the town has been called Weslaco. At 600 S. Kansas Avenue you will find the First Baptist Church of

Weslaco. Visiting Evangelists from the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board encouraged area Baptists to organize a church in Weslaco in 1921. The congregation first met at Stephen F. Austin School before moving into its own building. Many of its beginning members were community leaders who were vital to the development of the city. Another church in the area is the First Christian Church at 205 W. 6th St. This church, organized with 44 charter members, has remained on its original site since December 16, 1921. And still another church to visit is the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Weslaco Independent School District was formed in 1921. They had previously been a part of Donna ISD but petitioned the state to separate and be their own entity. The Weslaco High School building that holds the historic landmark, sits at 503 E. 6th St. The one-story building features a raised basement built of reinforced concrete and hollow tile, faced with dark Butler brick and lighter bands near the roofline. The building, and the adjacent Weslaco Junior High, were threatened with demolition before being rehabilitated in 2006.

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Another building with beautiful architecture is the Villa de Cortez. This building is located at South Texas Blvd and Bus. 83. It features architectural elements of the period, crystal chandeliers and elegance that takes you back in time. You can learn more about the building at https:// www.villadecortezweslaco. com/. If you only have the oppor- Villa de Cortez tunity to make one stop while visiting or driving through Weslaco, stop by the museum. The Weslaco Museum has one floor that features rotating exhibits. The other floor is like taking a step back in time. Sheila Shidler, executive director, loves to give guided tours when she has time and can tell you about each exhibit and the importance it plays in the history of Weslaco. You will learn about the city’s development, agriculture history, its product costume regalia, and more. Currently on the first floor is the

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history of Fort Brown and a residents’ post card collection. The post card collection adds a bit of fun and whimsy and features post cards from the entire Valley and other areas. There is also a military area, paying tribute to those in the area that have served. Weslaco is the proud home of Harlon Block, who served in the Marines. Block was killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. In 1944, he was one of the Marines who raised the second U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. The photo is a very well-known photo, and the museum features a painting of it in the museum. The museum is located at 500 South Texas Blvd. and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit www.weslacomuseum.org for more information. Find this story on our website at www.wintertexantimes.com to see more photos from my visit.

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CALENDAR February 5 Premiering on February 5 at 7 p.m. on YouTube will be a recital with the students and faculty of the Flute Studio presented by UTRGV Patron of the Arts. Under the direction of Dr. Krista Jobson, this recital celebrates the work of the members of the flute studio and provides experience for the students in preparation for their full recitals, auditions, competitions, and juries. 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.

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Now through February 7 Wild Bees, an exhibition showcasing the works of Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, is on display at IMAS. The IMAS galleries are open weekly Wednesday through Saturday with modified hours and scheduled admission tickets. Currently admission is $1 for guests four and up, and IMAS members and children under 4 receive free admission. Visit theimasonline. org for the most up to date visitor information. Now through March 28 IMAS presents Max Vityk’s Warriors of Light on exhibit in the main gallery. In this series Vityk investigates the narrative elements and figures of ancient rock engravings and mythological and folk symbols. The exhibit is comprised of 12 large acrylic paintings. Find out more information online at theimasonline.org. February 12 through March 6 The Hidalgo Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit will open February 12 and run through March 6. The exhibit will be displayed at the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) at 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. The exhibit features

art made by Winter Texans and local artists. A “Meet the Artists” event will be held on Saturday, February 13th, outside, with gallery viewing from 4 to 6 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required for all events. For more information, call the gallery at (956) 583-2787. Weekly The Mission Food Park will be open weekly Thursday through Sunday. Thursday will be from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sundays will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mission Food Park, powered by the Mission EDC, is located at the CEED building on Bryan Road and U.S. Business 83. The site is the permanent location of Jitterz coffee bar and local brewery 5x5 Brewing Co., which will be operating during the food park hours. The food park will host a variety of food trucks including Queenie, Motoramen, Sahadi’s, and Pineapple Ninjaz. Hours and regular updates of vendors will be on their Facebook page, www. facebook.com/MissionFoodPark, and website, www.missionfoodpark.com/.

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The Senior Texas Slow Pitch Fun Softball League, geared for players over 55, will be meeting weekly at 9 a.m. at West Side Park on Ware Road in McAllen. The B League (intermediate ability) will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays. The A League (more competitive) will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call Fred at (956) 8976961 or Ed at (956) 581-2254.

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REUNIONS Ringgold County Winter Texans from Ringgold County and surrounding communities and counties are invited to a gathering at Ann's Restaurant in San Juan on February 5th at 11:30 a.m. Social distancing and the wearing of masks are encouraged for the safety of those attending. For additional information or questions contact Alan Oshel at (417) 770-5411 or Mary Hower (515) 8228731. Hope to see you there. Buchanan County, Iowa Reunion The reunion at Mr. Gatti’s, originally scheduled for February 10th, has been cancelled. Stay safe and we will see you in 2022. Any questions call Carol Jones (563) 920-3167 or Shirley Seamans at (319) 533-6889. Kanabec County The reunion at Gatti’s Pizza is cancelled for this year. Any questions please call Judy Sundet 320-282-6845 RGV Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarv-

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ers will not be holding their Thursday morning carving meetings until further notice. The Nomad Shrine Club is being used for Covid19 testing. Meetings will resume when the testing is completed. RGV Woodcarvers will publish an announcement when meetings resume. If you have any questions, please contact Fred Stenman at (651) 485 0580. 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. Thief River Falls & Northwest MN Area Reunion The 2021 reunion is cancelled this year. Watch for an announcement next year. For further information, call Bjorsness’s at (218) 689-4289. 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.

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AUSTIN - The Texas Veterans Land Board recently announced a statewide campaign to bring Valentine’s Day love to the nearly 1,000 Veterans residing in state-ran nursing homes. The mission is to bring awareness from Texans that although the Veterans have had to isolate for nearly a year due to COVID-19, they are not forgotten by their nearby communities. “The VLB team is committed to keeping our Veterans’ safety at the forefront of our minds during this pandemic but doing so certainly does not mean we can’t share our love for them this Valentine’s Day,” said Texas Veteran Land Board Chairman George P. Bush. “Our goal is to ensure every Veteran residing in our fa-

cilities receives some love from their nearby communities and we are eager to see the response from this effort. I challenge every community across Texas to shower our Veterans with love this Valentine’s Day and help us exceed our goal of 1,000 cards.” Any Texan interested in sharing a Valentine to a Veteran can mail it to a home of their choosing. The VLB asks that mailed cards be postmarked no later than February 10 and include "Valentines for Vets" on the mailing address. You can send to the local Veterans home at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home, 301 East Yuma Avenue, McAllen, TX 78503. You can find a full list of addresses online at https://vlb.texas.gov/ press-releases/index.html.

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Bobbi & Punch

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FEB. 17 • 1 - 4 PM

Mark Staggs Festus Live Comedy Show

Rain Date: Feb. 19 • 1-4pm

Lunch Available 12 - 1 PM Mission Bell Resort (Outdoor Stage)

1711 E. Bus. 83 - Mission TICKETS $15 PP $12.50

Jamie Layton

The Midnight Mustang Band

FOR GROUPS OF 15 OR MORE

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February 3, 2021 Winter Texan Times Vol. 34, No. 13

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