March 24, 2021 Winter Texan Times Vol. 34, No. 20 by Winter Texan Times

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Thanks for coming to Texas!

We have one more week in our Winter Texan season. In some ways I look at the season and feel it has passed by so fast, and in other ways, it seems like it just started. We have missed out on a lot of gatherings, but we have still been able to get out there and see you. We are already looking forward to next season and the hope that it brings of events, gatherings, expos, and other activities that we had to miss out on this year. This year we missed seeing faces we have grown to love and have missed meeting new faces/people. I am thankful for the events that we were able to go out to and enjoy with our readers, Winter Texan visitors, and Wintertainers™. While some events were put on hold, we were happy to see parks finding new ways to keep their residents busy and entertained. We saw new activities being planned and think some of them will become regular events/activities at the parks. Outdoor activities were a huge hit this year including visiting local parks and birdwatching, and park activities such as outdoor concerts, drive-ins, golf cart bingo and so much more. Activity directors and parks rose to the task this season and we should all be thankful for their efforts and time. We were also happy to see and hear that parks did not forget about

‘Everybody Knows Your Name’ at Favorite Valley Golf Course

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Stuart Place Country Club in Harlingen

Golf is on the rise – and Texas leads the way. Rounds of golf in Texas were up 39% during 2020 says golf.com, followed by a 37% increase in Florida and 31% in Arizona. Every state saw at least a 2% increase in rounds played. Not only is there a common denominator in those three leading states – mainly warmer weather – but it is also the three largest states for Winter Texans, also known as snowbirds. And the Valley’s “snowbirds” came out in droves, filling courses during the warmer weather and playing a sport that was safer, outdoors and kept people active. Valley golf courses provided a desperately needed escape, an opportunity to mingle – from a safe distance and wearing masks – and stay active. All reasons Winter Texans leave their northern homes in the first place to visit the Rio Grande Valley (and, of course, the weather – even if golf courses were open up north, how

would you find your golf ball in all that snow?). Just like across the nation, golfers did not slow down and hit the courses strewn across the Rio Grande Valley and decided that Stuart Place Country Club in Harlingen was their favorite overall course in the Winter Texan Times annual Favorite Golf Course Contest. Stuart Place captured the overall favorite golf course while Palm View Golf Course in McAllen, Tierra Santa in Weslaco and River Bend in Brownsville were named the favorite Upper Valley, Mid-Valley and Lower Valley favorites, respectively for 2020. The phrase “a place where everybody knows your name” is a longtime cliché. But what happens if that cliché is true? Then, in this case at least, you have a 2,600-yard (from the blue tees) nine-hole treasure that feels like home. When you get back to the peaceful and inviting confines of the clubhouse, you truly are at home at See GOLF pg. 10

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Quinta Mazatlán to host presentation

Quinta Mazatlán is hosting presenter Sandra Villegas on Thursday, March

25, starting at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on The Back Porch at Quinta Mazatlán. Villegas, who has her Master’s in Public Health, is the Nutrition Education Manager at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. Here, Villegas will demonstrate and prepare two recipes using the native plants prickly pear and mesquite flour as well as discuss the benefits of eating and using native plants, how to start a small container garden, what the best herbs are to start with, and how healthy lifestyles overall are the foundations to a healthy self. Villegas has worked with the Food Bank of the RGV for over 16 years and during her time, she created the Healthy Living department that focuses to raise awareness in the community on how to create healthy eating habits, how to incorporate physical activity in our daily lives, and mainly how to have fun doing it. She has presented on a variety of topics, from gardening, diabetes, and chronic dis-

Sandra Villegas eases, and how to cook with a variety of foods. Skilled in public health, her presentations provide factual yet creative ways to engage the public on how baby steps towards a healthier life stem from the choices we make. Attendees will get to sample the

foods being made and will get to leave with the recipes so they can go on and try them their selves. Mesquite Flour will be available and on sale to follow her recipes. Villegas is originally from Mission, Texas, and completed her undergrad-

uate and graduate degrees in Public Health. She is a member of Unidos Contra la Diabetis, a Border Health CHOICE member, and a Feeding Texas and Feeding America Leader. Through her research, she has taken her expertise and time to create recipes, presentations, and food demonstrations for a number of community events. With her presentation, she will compile many layers of knowledge that will incorporate nature, food, and fun for everyone. Come see Villegas at The Back Porch at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, Thursday, with tickets only $5 per person. As outdoor class size is limited for health protocols, please book in advance at www.quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Please follow current Covid-19 Safety Guidelines while in the Park. For more information, contact (956) 681-3370 and follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media. Come early and bird the trails buzzing with excitement of rare bird sightings.

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Alamo Museum features traveling exhibit The first traveling exhibit for the City of Alamo Museum has opened featuring the history of Fort Brown, the first military border post in Texas. The fort was established in what is now the Brownsville area, across the Rio Grande River from Matamoros, Mexico. It played an important role as the first battle in the Mexican-American War. On April 25, 1846 Mexican calvary attacked a group of U.S. soldiers under the command of General Zacha-

ry Taylor, killing about a dozen. The Mexicans laid siege to Fort Brown that was occupied by U.S. soldiers as part of a claim to that territory. Taylor called in reinforcements and was able to defeat the Mexicans at the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. The exhibit runs through Aug. 31, 2021. The museum, which is open daily from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., is located at 130 South Eighth Street in Alamo. For more information call 956-961-4398.

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Archivist to discuss Rio Grande history

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The Museum of South Texas History welcomes Martin Salinas for his bilingual presentation, “Entorno, arqueología y el primer poblamiento del bajo Río Grande o Bravo,” at 2 p.m. on March 28 on Facebook Live.

This presentation will feature the details on the physiographic and environmental changes of South Texas and northeastern Mexico in the last millenia, and the first peoples’ adaptations to the environment as understood through archaeological work. Museum CEO Francisco Guajardo will moderate the presentation.

This presentation is part of a series, which is scheduled quarterly, that will explore the life and culture of the first peoples of the Rio Grande as observed through archaeological findings and analysis of Spanish documents. Continue to check the museum’s social media and website for announcements on the next presentations. Salinas is the head of the Reynosa Municipal Archive and the author of the book “Indians of the Rio Grande Delta: Their Role in the History of Southern Texas and Northeastern Mexico.” He is known as the Municipal Chronicler of Reynosa due to his specialist research in ethnohistory and archaeology of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. The presentation will broadcast at facebook.com/MOSTHistory/live. Viewers are encouraged to interact with panelists by posting comments and questions on the live feed. The presentation will also be recorded and posted for public access on the museum’s website at mosthistory.org.

The Museum of South Texas History is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Founded in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, the museum has grown over the decades through a series of expansions to occupy a full city block. In 2003, following the completion of a 22,500 square foot expansion, the museum was renamed the Museum of South Texas History to better reflect its regional scope. Today, the museum preserves and presents the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico through its permanent collection and the Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives and exhibits spanning prehistory through the 20th century. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911.

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Written by Laura Muntean, TAMU Even though we are not seeing many just yet, be patient, Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers will come. According to a Texas A&M AgriLife expert, the freeze likely had minimal effects on both the Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers. Larry Stein, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist based in Uvalde, explained that the majority of the bluebonnets and other Texas wildflowers were minimally, and in some cases entirely, unaffected by the freeze simply because they were still in the rosette stage of growth and were very close to the ground. “The snow, more so than the ice, actually blanketed and insulated them, so they are in pretty good shape,” said Stein. “The only place I have seen a little bit of minor damage was where the plants were advanced and already sending up a flower stalk.” While the cold may have burned those few with stalks back, they will recover and come back, possibly even better and more prolific than before, he said. Numbers down, but not because of freeze “The challenge we have this year is that not a lot of seed came up in the fall because it was so dry,” he said.

“So, numbers are probably going to be down, and that’s due to being dry last fall and has nothing to do with the freeze.” The flowers you see out in the wild may be small as well because of the lack of rainfall the last few months. If you have the ability, watering the bluebonnets is still helpful for them at this point, he explained. If your bluebonnets don’t come up, don’t stress just yet Chances are, if your bluebonnets did not show this year, there are still seeds in the ground. The dryness of the fall kept the seeds from germinating, so they will remain dormant until the time is right. “Those seeds are still laying there, and that is the reason for that hard seed coat,” Stein said. “They come up over time from the simple weathering on the seed itself. Do not get discouraged. They will come up when conditions are favorable.” More than likely, the season for bluebonnets and wildflowers will be pushed back a few weeks due to the freeze. While a few blooms are starting to show, peak season will most likely be closer into April and varying across the state according to weather. “Peak season also really depends on moisture,” he said. “The snow brought some, but we need more.”

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Quinta Mazatlán celebrates 15th anniversary

April is a time to celebrate taught are tested on state-wide spring and Quinta Mazatlán’s assessments, plus provide a 15th anniversary with a speunique opportunity to learn in/ cial event planned for Thursfrom nature. For many, the forday, April 22nd. The Friends of est school is a first time experiQuinta Mazatlán have planned ence for the students. a very special evening honorThe annual celebration raising Mayor Jim Darling with a es funds to support the enviLegacy Award at Moon over ronmental education work of Mazatlán. the urban sanctuary. Quinta The 15th anniversary is beMazatlán is thankful to the ing celebrated with a QuinceanPresenting Sponsor, Drs. John era theme featuring the Golden Gerling and Joseph Ryan. Dr. Guitar Trio, UTRGV Folkloric Gerling shared, “We’re proud Dancers and the Latin VIBE sponsors of Moon over MazatDinner Show. A special anlán. We support Quinta Mazatnouncement will be made lán’s mission of environmenabout Quinta Mazatlán’s grand talism and have the additional future. honor of recognizing our fine Executive Director Colleen Mayor Jim Darling.” Hook states, “Our mission to Be part of this very special create, protect and advocate Pictured are, left to right, Sally Guerra, board member, Dr. Joseph Ryan, Dr. John Gerling (board member), event by calling Quinta Mazatfor natural spaces is more and Colleen Hook, Executive Director of Quinta Mazatlán. lán for Sponsorship Opportuimportant than ever.” Hook nities at (956) 681-3370. The The City of McAllen opened the vironmental education programming continues, “We have to think big and urban sanctuary in 2006 as a mansion and services to one million visitors. Gala Committee is designing the outact today in order to create new natu- with a mission working to restore one Students experience hands-on lessons door event to respect health protocols ral areas for the health of people and native backyard at a time. Since open- on conservation, local environmental for the safety of the patrons. wildlife.” ing, the sanctuary has provided en- awareness and ecology. The concepts

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Texas A&M Forest Service launches nature challenge

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Nature Challenge website launched

recently, connecting Texans with fun, creative ways to explore the outdoors, learn new skills and get involved in their community. This statewide tool is the result of a shared vision between Texas Children in Nature Network, Texan by Nature and Texas A&M Forest Service. The Nature Challenge desktop website encourages Texans to explore nature near and far by completing challenges and earning digital badges, allowing users to track their progress in a Challenge Progress Report. “Often times, the hardest part about getting out into nature and improving the environment is simply knowing where to start,” said Jacey Tosh, Texas A&M Forest Service Conservation and Education Coordinator. “Nature Challenge makes it easier than ever by connecting Texans with opportunities to learn new skills, have some fun and make a difference at the same time.” The website features an interactive map and directories that users of all ages can use to find exciting challeng-

es. These challenges feature placebased adventures at various locations, thematic challenges that can be done anywhere and challenges that can be completed at home. “The Nature Challenge provides the perfect opportunity for every Texan to have fun and learn something new while enjoying the physical, mental and emotional benefits of being in nature,” said Joni Carswell, CEO and President of Texan by Nature. Nature Challenge represents a community for all things outdoors and a location where nature-related organizations can come together and easily promote their services, opportunities, and activities – and it’s free to use. Organizations and institutions that are committed to providing high quality environmental education and increased nature access, can participate in Nature Challenge by submitting challenges online at https:// texasforestinfo.tamu.edu/naturechallenge/?page=page_4. Learn, explore and make a difference with Nature Challenge by visiting naturechallenge.tamu.edu.

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Stuart Place sees another Hole in One Stuart Place Country Club, a course that has become a Valley favorite among Winter Texans, has seen another hole in one this season. Carl Kottke made his hole in one on Hole #9, a Par 3 of 120 yards.

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Stuart Place Country Club. “When people see someone coming in who may be new to the course, they make a point of welcoming them to the course,” said Janet Amble, a Winter Texan from North Dakota who has been playing golf for the past eight years. “All our friends were out golfing, and I got tired of sitting around reading books.” Amble and her husband Rogers are farmers back home and will be here until the end of March before “going back home and going to work.” Amble said that the course is in great shape and they have noticed a lot of new faces this past year. The course is not extremely difficult, but it is no walk in the park and provides challenges. It also provides comfort and something to do for many Winter Texans who saw most of their regular activities shut down during the pandemic-infused past year. Tiffany Gonzales is a manager at the club and started playing golf just recently. “I’m barely starting. I need a lot of practice, but I enjoy it.” Gonzales said that she has noticed a lot of new golfers during the past year making their way to the course. “There have been more leagues

coming out, despite COVID. Everyone follows safety protocols and enjoys coming out. The whole place is one big happy family.” UPPER VALLEY

FIRST PLACE: Palm View (McAllen) Steve Kasper enjoys the No. 1 hole at Palm View golf course. “It starts me right off the bat,” said the Wisconsin native, who described himself as an average (or a little less) golfer. “I usually have a slice there and can get into trouble real quick. You can either get in trouble with a penalty or have to go over a big tree on your second shot.” Kasper and his wife did the winter tour. They first came to the Valley four years ago but since took turns in Florida and Texas. They are back now – and just bought a home at Tropic Star in Pharr.

“We just liked it here the best,” he said. “The humidity isn’t as bad as Florida, for one.” An avid golfer for 45 years, since he was in the U.S. Navy, Kasper said Palm View is convenient for him – a quick shot from his new home. “The best thing though is that it’s challenging without being overboard,” he said. “It has nice fairways and greens and water. I can play the course.” SECOND PLACE: Los Lagos (Edinburg) There seems to be a simple formula – well, simple looking but not always simple to accomplish – to be considered one of the Valley’s favorite courses: Have a nice course, with varied challenges, have great food and terrific customer service. No wonder Los Lagos is another regular in the favorite golf courses. Beyond the formula, Los Lagos also offers a unique layout with dozens of moguls, fairways that always seem to lean toward the water (don’t they all?) and asks this question often of golfers: Do you think you can go for it? Sharp turns made to cut across, water and other traps at exactly the place where you want to hit the ball makes this course challenging fun… and a favorite. THIRD PLACE: Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club (Edinburg) Compared to many of the Valley’s golf courses, one could consider Monte Cristo off the beaten path.

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But, when you are good – you’re good. Magnificent trees, a beautiful layout, and an island par-3 makes this course a regular favorite. Some holes are wide open; others look you in the eye and say, “give it your best shot.” The par-3 island hole is a spectacular looking hole, but just do not let its looks deceive you. It may be straight and not super long, but it is a definite hurdle filled with risk and reward. Monte Cristo may be socially distant from the other Valley courses, but it remains among the most loved that they Valley has to offer.

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FIRST PLACE: Tierra Santa (Weslaco) Tierra Santa remains the favorite course in the Mid-Valley for Winter Texans. Of course, No. 18 alone – the Valley's crown jewel when it comes to finishing holes, is enough to steal golfers' hearts no matter how their previous 17 holes went. The green is protected in front and to the right by a lake. If you go long on your approach, you could end up easily out of

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www.wintertexantimes.com tle doubt it will remain among the Winter Texans favorite course for years to follow. THIRD PLACE: Tony Butler Municipal Golf Course (Harlingen) Tony Butler also continues to be a favorite in the Mid-Valley for Winter Texan golfers. One of the things that Winter Texans especially love about the 27-hole facility is the option to play 18 or to jaunt over to the 9-hole course that measures a short 2,600 yards and is a par-35. The city has kept the course in pristine shape for years and it provides a good and varied layout. it also has plenty of scenic and mixed bag of holes that will challenge golfers, but also provide some relief. It is a staple when it comes to being named a favorite golf course and, more than likely, will remain that way.

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Just like many of you who are preparing to travel North for the summer, I have been studying the map and wondering why in the world when we get behind the wheel of a car most of us are just hell bent for leather to reach our destination. Why in the world do we not stop to explore along the way? We may never travel that way again. So, let' s take time to smell the roses and add to our knowledge of all the wonderful destinations and people we should meet along our way. I will have to admit that for years as I traveled the highway to San Miguel de Allende and on to Mexico City, I would just whiz past the cut off to Real de Catorce, that Incredible City reached only through a mile long tunnel cut through the mountain. And then fate entered in and my car conveniently broke down in Matehuala, the closest town to Real de Catorce.

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While my car was in the shop, I took a guided tour to what soon became one of my favorite spots in Mexico. Frozen in time, this old mining town, Real de Catorce, is certainly one we should all visit. No doubt every state has special places that they are proud of - some large, some small, but all with a story. Before you leave South Texas, take a look at the map. You have three ways to leave our area - Highway 83, Highway 77 or Highway 281 - and all three can lead you on some interesting side trips. If you take Highway 83, there are many ranches along the way. A detour to downtown Laredo and the main square in front of the Cathedral deserves a stop. Once a school, the Las Posadas Hotel offers an interesting break - possibly even a lunch stop and hopefully they will be serving

their fantastic buffet. It isn’t on the low-end scale but then you won’t need to eat supper. Be sure to read the historical marker on the square that refers to a skirmish between the “huaraches and the botes” - the sandals and the boots or the haves and the have nots. You see that attitude of “I’m better than you” has been around a long, long time. Other interesting stops along Highway 83 might be a visit to Langtry or Big Bend National Park or nearby Terlingua. Park rangers often have nighttime informational presentations in Big Bend. This is such an interesting area; you might want to consider an overnight here. They do have an RV park and a hotel actually in the basin. Or you could stay in Marfa and maybe see the Marfa lights. Highway 77 goes straight up to Schulenburg, home of the Painted Churches. The Oakridge Restaurant in Schulenburg has a very good buffet. A little further along this route is La Grange that might be considered the Bar-B-Que Capital of Texas. Now Highway 281 will lead you straight to San Antonio – Texas’ #1 destination. Everybody knows about

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The Spring/Summer exhibits at testify to the diverse cultural and re- of living things, as evidenced by these of blue derive from calm bodies of the Texas Quilt Museum are all about gional distinctions in our country’s pieces all created in the 21st century. water as well as clear blue skies. colors: in solids, in nature, and in glo- quilt history.” (Note: This exhibition This exhibit is accompanied by 12 In many cultures, this color is assorious blue and white. They will run closes on June 26, after which we’ll bronze sculptures and one in stainless ciated with relaxation, but that effect March 25-September 18 and are par- have Flower Show: Antique Quilts steel by renowned wildlife sculptor is not at all present in our Sapphire tially sponsored by ReynCelebration, where blue olds & Associates. Check plays off against white them out on your way back in a variety of visually home. exciting compositions. In Gallery II, AQSG The imagery includes a 2018 Quilt Study: Inspired woman’s portrait, a balby 200 Years of Solid-Collerina, a pot of flowers, or Quilts 1800-2000 was a lacy “garden,” a comorganized by the non-profmunity embroidered in it American Quilt Study blue, and numerous geoGroup (AQSG), based in metric motifs, from stars Lincoln, Nebraska. Quilt to checkerboards. The historian Mary Kerr ex- Remnants of War (40.5” Texas Frio Oak Leaf (79” full version of this exNight of the Super Moon plains, “Every other year the x 40.5”) by Nancy Ostman hibit celebrated the 45th x 99”) by Phyllis Borton (46” x 59”) by Laura Fogg AQSG issues a challenge to anniversary of the Interits membership to promote national Quilt Festival in quilt study. Working within a specif- from the International Quilt Festival Kent Ullberg, also from The Frank Houston and was on display in 2019. ic size range, participants were given Collection.) Klein Collection. The Texas Quilt Museum is located the freedom to create an exact replica Gallery III will showcase 17 stunQuilts in Sapphire Celebration will at 140 W. Colorado St. in La Grange. [or] a partial reproduction, or the new ning art quilts in Natural Wonders be showcased in Gallery I. Quilters Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thurswork could simply have been inspired from The Frank Klein Collection. have long used shades of blue to sym- day through Saturday. Learn more at by the vintage piece.” A Texas rancher and prize-winning bolize trust, loyalty, wisdom, confi- www.texasquiltmuseum.org. Guest Curator Vicki Mangum said, nature photographer, Frank has a spe- dence, intelligence, faith, truth, and “Expertly quilted, these 23 works cial eye for artwork featuring themes heaven. The serene, peaceful effects

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CALENDAR Now through April 3 An exhibition of photographs by members of the Upper Valley Art League is open for viewing at the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center Gallery. This year’s exhibition showcases various styles of photography ranging from traditional, digital, and mobile created by UVAL members. The exhibition will be available for viewing through April 3. All visitors must wear a mask and maintain social distancing while in the gallery. The event is free and the public is welcomed to attend. Gallery hours are Thursday/Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information about UVAL, its classes, membership, events, and exhibitions, visit the website at uppervalleyartleague.org or call (956) 583-2787. March 25 Quinta Mazatlán is hosting presenter Sandra Villegas on Thursday, March 25, starting at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on The Back Porch at Quinta Mazatlán. Villegas will demonstrate and prepare two recipes using the native plants prickly pear and mesquite flour as well as discuss the benefits of eating and using native plants, how to start a small container garden, what the best herbs are to start with, and how healthy lifestyles overall are the foundations to a healthy self. Attendees will get to sample the foods being made and will get to leave with the recipes. Mesquite Flour will be available and on sale. Come see Villegas at Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, tickets only $5 per person. As outdoor class size is limited for health protocols, please book in advance at www. quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. March 28 The Museum of South Texas History welcomes Martin Salinas for his bilingual presentation, “Entorno, arqueología y el primer poblamiento del bajo Río Grande o Bravo,” at 2 p.m. on March 28 on Facebook Live. This presentation will feature the details on the physiographic and environmental changes of South Texas and northeastern Mexico in the last millenia, and the first peoples’ adaptations to the environment as understood through archaeological work. The presentation will broadcast at facebook.com/ MOSTHistory/live. Viewers are encouraged to interact with panelists by

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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

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RV LOT FOR SALE #131 Prime location, 45’x75’, shed, large concrete pad, fruit trees, sprinkler system, two cactus gardens, W and I Resort, 206 S. Stewart Rd., Mission, TX. $23,900, 715-305 -4245. Maintenance fee paid to February 2022.

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37 FT GULFSTREAM DIESEL MOTORHOME two AC’s, new tires, propane generator, queen bed, large bathroom, no slides, closets, awnings, all in working condition. $10,500, 816-294-2249. 2015 THOR MOTORCOACH MODEL 29.3, 39,000 miles, Ford V10, auto levelers, generator outside, TV outside, kitchen, two TV’s, converter, power shades, new batteries. In San Benito, $64,900. Call 605-381-7395, great condition. 2005 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE 34’ workhorse chassis, two slides, 22,000 miles, new tires, Allison transmission, generator, GM 8.1 liter engine, real nice condition, must sell. $25,000. Call Jerry in Mission, 605-280-2539. 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURE 36’ model 35A, workhorse chassis with three slides, interior in great condition and mechanical in great condition also. GM tune-up December 2020. Mileage 21,376, gen. hrs 396. Asking $54,500, for another $10,000 2011 SRY towcar W/90300. 901-833-0301.

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2011 ITASCA SUNCRUISER MOTORHOME 41,261 miles Ford V-10 gas engine. Model 1FJ35P. Three slides. Includes Blue Ox Tow Bars and PatriotII Braking System. $79k obo. 248-767-8029 leave a message! 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.

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2010 GOLDWING ROADSMITH TRIKE 55,000 miles, virtually all accessories including cruise, GPS, satellite radio, additional fuel tank and safety items such as auto-flash brake lights and intermittent flashing headlights. Mechanically excellent. Tires excellent. $23,900. 616-443-0442.

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