November 24, 2021 Winter Texan Times Vol. 35, No. 6 by Winter Texan Times

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Golf Favorites is underway

Thanksgiving is this week and I do hope you all have a great one. With this, it means that cities throughout the valley are getting ready for their Christmas tree lightings and parades. If you get a chance, visit one, or more, of these and celebrate with your community. It’s a wonderful time of year, and it’s even better when we have the chance to spend it with others.

The weather is great for a round of golf. It pretty much is nearly all year in South Texas. Therefore, we come to you to ask you what your favorite golf course, amenities, golf hole and more are each year. This is our second week of coverage, please look at last week’s issue, and again next issue. This week’s coverage

See RAMBLINGS pg. 17

Mission Health Fair dates have changed

Mission Regional Medical Center, in coordination with the Mission Chamber, is sponsoring their yearly Community Health and Wellness Fair. It will be held Wednesday, December 8 and Thursday, December 9, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. These are new dates from what was previously sent out to the public. The event is free to the public. Regional Medical Center will See MISSION pg. 5

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“On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar WintertainersTM Golf Feature Taste of the Valley Medical Services Events Calendar Reunions Business Guide Classifieds

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starts on page 14. The Golf Ballot is on page 13. Be sure to fill that out and send it in, or fill out our online version at www.wintertexantimes.com, by December 8. By submitting your favorites, you will be eligible to win free rounds of golf, dining, and more. See GOLF pg. 14

Holiday Village returns for 12th season

The cottages of Holiday Village Brownsville have moved back to Dean Porter Park and are prepared for the 12th annual yuletide event. With nine new and updated displays, this year there will be a total of 33 fully decorated cottages lining the sidewalks. For those who may not know, the Holiday Village at Dean Porter Park in Brownsville is a collection of miniature cottages, each one measuring about 10’ wide x 8’ deep and over 11’ tall, which are adorned inside and out with the most whimsical and adorable holiday trimmings. See HOLIDAY pg. 2

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The Village is set up in the park every November, free and open to the public, and runs from the Monday before Thanksgiving through the first of the year. This family-friendly attraction is funded by grants and sponsors and organized entirely by volunteers. “We’re so excited to be back at the park this year, having missed our 2020 season due to the pandemic,” said Laurie Ray, Holiday Village Chair. “New to our line-up this year are OrangeTinsel Fitness, Frosty Bank, Our Heroes and Market Center, along with several updated cottages,” said Ray. “We are already seeing a great deal of interest from potential sponsors for our 2022 season. We’re anticipating that sponsorships will soon be waitlisted. The community really enjoys and looks forward to the Holiday Village, and we are all very proud to be part of the project.” Opening ceremonies and the first official lighting of the season took place on Monday, November 22nd. Also returning to the park this year is Fritter, the Holiday Village elf. From the day after Thanksgiv-

ing through Christmas Eve, join in the fun of finding Fritter and enter to win daily and weekly prizes from H-E-B. Patrons can also enjoy delicious treats from a variety of food vendors, as well as performances by many local dance groups, choirs, school groups and more, throughout the nearly six-week long event. Admission is free all day every day, and the cottages are lit at 6 p.m. each evening. Santa Claus will be in the gazebo and available for free pictures every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night through December 19th. More information, entertainment schedules and Elf on the Shelf contest rules can be found at www.HolidayVillageBrownsville,com. Happy Holidays! This year’s sponsors include NovaLink, H-E-B Helping Here, OrangeTheory Fitness, GMS Waste Management, Lower Valley Dental Associates, Frost Bank, Lucy Lopez, the Brownsville Historical Association, BISD, the City of Brownsville and Brownsville Parks & Recreation.

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McAllen Holiday Parade to bring music, joy and fun

The McAllen Holiday Parade organizers recently announced more exciting news to celebrate the Christmas season in the official South Pole of Texas, this time with a Rio Grande Valley musical spectacular that will air across the country. A line-up of 13 of the region’s top high school marching bands from McAllen, Donna, Edinburg, La Joya, Pharr, and Santa Rosa will be “Rockin’ Around the South Pole” as they perform in this year’s parade line-up. For parade organizers, the inclusion of the high school bands is more than just entertainment; it is to promote music education and the opportunities that performances like the McAllen Holiday Parade bring. This year’s band line-up will include the award-winning marching bands from McAllen I.S.D.; Donna I.S.D.; Edinburg

Consolidated I.S.D; Pharr-San Juan-Alamo I.S.D.; La Joya I.S.D.; Santa Rosa I.S.D.; and Valley View I.S.D. who will all be performing. Thanks to its partnership with Telemundo 40, the McAllen Holiday Parade, will help bring the McAllen Christmas spirit to a na-

tional Hispanic audience in the top 31 markets for TeleXitos, a Spanish-language network channel owned by the Telemundo Station Group. The network will air the multiple international-award winning parade on Saturday, Dec. 25, at 12 p.m. CST.

The actual event will step off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, from the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd. There are still a lot of other ways to watch the McAllen Holiday Parade live, including VIP Stadium seating and various parade route seating along Bicentennial Blvd. To purchase VIP stadium tickets, visit at www.ticketmaster.com or at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or at any one of the McAllen community centers, including Lark, Las Palmas and Palm View. Parade route chair tickets are also still available for purchase at any one of the McAllen community centers, for only $10. Celebrities Mario Lopez and Julian Gil will serve as co-hosts for the parade.

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South Pole Festival returns for the holidays

The new South Pole Illuminated Festival is bringing back magical experiences for the holidays. The McAllen Convention Center cordially invites the community to help kick-off the Christmas Season at the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park on Wednesday, December 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday musical performances right before the 64-foot, pre-lit Christmas tree will light up Oval Park, along with millions of lights that will be featured in South Pole Illuminated Festival. During the month of December, South Pole Illuminated Festival will transform the McAllen Convention Center campus into an enchanting walking journey of dazzling lights, giant illuminated lanterns, recreated snowfall, stunning radiant tunnels, Santa’s Castle, a Holiday Fireworks Spectacular, Holiday Carnival, Gingerbread House decorating and much more.

The festival will also include live entertainment in the Holiday Tent with live performers and the Club Rudolf Laser Show, a musical water projection hologram show, and interactive photo ops throughout the McAllen Convention Center grounds. The list of attractions does not stop there. The South Pole will feature South Pole Ice Skating experiences within the park, photos with Santa, train rides, and private South Pole Christmas parties. Guests will be able to enjoy their favorite treats at the Holiday Food Park and Hot Chocolate and S’mores Station. The experience is set to begin November 24 – January 2. Tickets are available at southpoleoftexas. com or at McAllen Convention Center Box Office. Giveaway chances are ready to kick off the South Pole Illuminated Festival. To enter, participants must decorate their home or office with all the Christmas cheer and post a photo online with #southpoleoftexas. Ticket winners will be selected daily to win a pair of tickets to the new South Pole Illuminated Festival. South Pole Illuminated Festival is presented by Junior’s Supermarkets. Other sponsors include McAllen International Airport, Reliant and Metro McAllen.

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Mercedes to host Winter Texan Reception

The Mercedes Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual Welcome Back Winter Texan Reception at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds Youth Center. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The Event has been hosted by the chamber for over 30 continuous years and has become a huge opportunity for the area businesses to thank and welcome back our Winter Texans to the Valley. Door prizes, goodie bags, snacks

and entertainment will be featured at the event. Music will be provided by Chris Marshall. The chamber will also hold a Queen Bean Contest at the event. Cooking will consist of teams cooking hot – maybe spicy, maybe not – beans. The beans are cooked off site and will be judged at the event. Prizes will be awarded, and all beans will be shared at the event. The Showgrounds are located at 1000 N. Texas Ave. Call (956) 565-2221 for more information.

Stained Glass Museum announces opening date

The Gelman Stained Glass Museum in San Juan is scheduled to open its doors soon. The 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art museum is home to the most comprehensive collection of stained-glass windows in the United States. The museum is conveniently locatedacross from the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle. The museum, still currently under construction, is scheduled to open its doors on December 1. Days and hours of operation have yet to be determined. The building replicates the Latin-cross cruciform architecture of European medieval cathedrals, providing a sacred setting for these antique stained-glass windows. The windows have been salvaged from deteriorating churches around the country. Prior to opening, they will host an inaugural organ concert with

Dan Miller on Sunday, November 28, at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Among the oldest instruments in Western music, the organ stands as quintessential of concert hall and worship music. Immerse yourself in this organ solo concert in an authentic cathedral setting that effectively replicates the acoustics of Gothic monasteries. Miller has been a church organist since age 15 and has served at various notable churches. Miller is currently the organist for St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Beaverton, Oregon. He also serves many churches nationwide as a guest organist for their worship services. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.gelmanmuseum.org. Enter WINTERTEXAN at checkout to receive 20% off general admission. The museum is located at 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd.

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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, November 24 Thanksgiving Feast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am, Hynes Event Center, $23.50pp. Doors open at 11:30 am, dinner served at 12:00 pm. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGh-

ghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493. Thursday, November 25 Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Tuesday at noon. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3pm. Social Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-7:30pm, Food to purchase 4 to 5:30 pm with music from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Pass the hat. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Doors open 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Singers should arrive early so songs may be downloaded to computer. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Friday, November 26 Winter Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-2pm, Lunch for a nominal fee served from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, music from 12:30-2:00 pm. Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen

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Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and gospel like Nashville USED to do with some occasional old-time RockN-Roll. Hosted by Elaine Nelson, National Country Music Hall of Famer. Play a tune, sing a song, tap your feet, sing along...remember when... bring a smile and bring a friend! Y’all come!!! Everyone is welcome! Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Homemade goodies and beverage provided, 50/50, great music. Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Come enjoy great music with friendly Winter Texans. There will be singing and dancing. Or you’re welcome to just listen. Regardless, a good time will be had by all. We’ve made homemade cookies! Don’t miss it. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, Carlos Canas, Hynes Event Center. Bar available, pass the hat. Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort,

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Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Advance tickets $11pp, at the door $12pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band country. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp at door. Big Band Jam - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Palm Shadows lounge is open providing beer/ wine/soda/setups. Pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs available! No outside coolers or drink cups allowed. Lounge opens at 3 pm. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Dance - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jeff Gordon, $8pp. Pay at the door. Paradise South Hall, kitchen is open, BYOB. Black Friday Happy Hour - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Southern Harmony featuring Chris & Rosie. Pass the hat. Saturday, November 27 Flea Market - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7am-Noon, Inside and outside sales, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Ropa, and more. Breakfast burritos available for purchase. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Omelets, biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast items. Flea Market - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-11am, Inside and outside sales, bake sale, silent auction, ropa, and more. Breakfast burritos available for purchase. Park Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, 422 S. Val Verde Rd. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Curly Klaphake, donation for refreshments. Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument or listen to an afternoon of good music. Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm. Rock & Roll/Big Band Jam McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Join us for the best Rock n Roll/Big Band Jam in the Valley. Everyone is welcome. We offer a great dessert table.

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Musicians are by invitation only. Show - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 2-4pm, Jan & Easter, $8pp. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Bottom Line, $7pp. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Round-About-Texas, pass the hat. Two step the night away with this awesome country music band. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego and Edith, $8pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jaime G & The Adels, Hynes Event Center, $8pp. Out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to dance. Sunday, November 28 Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall. Church - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am, 1320 West Frontage Rd. Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9-10am, We invite you to join us as we enjoy time with God in Worship and Fellowship. Refreshments following the service. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, In Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Johnie McDaniel. 715 N. Westgate Drive. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment! Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Snack bar opens at 6:00 pm. Free movies. Please visit website for title of movie each week. Monday, November 29 Happy Hour - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 3-5pm, The Fender

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Benders. Pass the hat. Monday Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30pm, A Taste of America, $14pp. Doors open at 4:30 pm, dinner served at 5:00 pm. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Join us for the best mesquite grilled burger in the Valley. Hamburger (with all the fixins), fries, tea/coffee - $6pp. We also have cheeseburgers and grilled chicken. If you prefer, we’ll cook your burger on our inside grill. Monday Night Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Friday at noon. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment! Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Regan James, $7pp. 1320 West Frontage Road. Tuesday, November 30 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am. Craft Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Interested vendors please contact Pat Kelm, 507351-5246. Women’s Bible Study and Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch 11:30 am - 12:45 pm. Corner of Sioux Rd and Cesar Chavez Rd, two miles north of Hwy 2. Masks preferred. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Various/TBA. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the bucket for donations. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, David Fortune, BS Bar. Bar available, pass the hat. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-9pm, Open to the public. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm.

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Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Wednesday, December 1 Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30-3pm, Food court $. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $10pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Thursday, December 2 Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Tuesday at noon. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11am-3pm, Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956532-4649. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3pm. Social Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-7:30pm, Food to purchase 4 to 5:30 pm with music from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Pass the hat. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. HomeSee PARKS pg. 12

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made, various varieties. BYOB/TS (Bring Your Own Bowl/Table Service). Drinks and dessert for sales. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Hynes Event Center, $9.75pp. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Doors open 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Singers should arrive early so songs may be downloaded to computer. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $9pp. Welcome Lindley Creek back to the Valley for their 2021 Christmas Show. Lindley Creek is a Country/Bluegrass Band with close family vocal harmony and excellent instrumental musicianship. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Friday, December 3 Arts & Crafts Sale - Pharr South

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Park, Pharr, 7am-Noon, Great opportunity for Christmas shopping. Variety of crafts items available. Breakfast available for purchase. Arts & Crafts Sale - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes , 7-11am, Selling art, craft, woodwork, and more. Tables are available for $7, prepay. Contact the event chair if interested (Ted & Pat Yoder 913-488-3650) Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe Grande, $8pp. Park Wide Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Park Patio Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8amNoon, 715 N. Westgate Drive. Park Wide Patio Sale - Quiet Village II, Donna, 8am-2pm. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Winter Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-2pm, Lunch for a nominal fee served from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, music from 12:30-2:00 pm. Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and

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house. Kitchen & household goods, small appliances, crafts, decor, Christmas, clothing, books, linens, & lots of misc. Breakfast tacos, egg salad sandwiches & desserts will be available for purchase. Bake sale also. Masks recommended. Something for everyone! Garage Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10am. Craft and Subdivision Garage Sales - Southern Oasis, Mission, 8am-2pm, 106 Mercury St. Park Wide Patio Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch 11:30 am. A mile and a quarter north of the expressway. All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Rummage Sale - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. Yard Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Patio Sale - Quiet Village II, Donna, 8am-2pm. Flea Market - Heritage Square, Mission, 8am-Noon, 300 So. Bryan Road. Inside and outside Rec Hall. Clothes, furniture, bake sale, miscellaneous items. Lunch available. For info call 563-340-6493. Park Sale - Valhalla Park, Edinburg, 9am-3pm, 505 E. Ramseyer Rd. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Curly Klaphake, donation for refreshments. Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument or listen to an afternoon of good music. Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm. Rock & Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Join us for the best Rock n Roll/Big Band Jam in the Valley. Everyone is welcome. We offer a great dessert table. Musicians are by invitation only. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:307pm, bingo 7-9pm. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Come early for dinner, served 4:45-6pm. Entertainment - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 7-9pm, Curt James, $7pp.

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Winter Texans’ Golf Course Favorites Calling all Golfers!

You could win Free Rounds of Golf, dining gift certificates or other prizes just by voting for your favorite amenities you enjoy at our RGV golf courses. Fill out our Winter Texans’ Golf Course Favorites ballot below and send it in (or fill out the online form) by 4 PM, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 and you will be entered in our drawing for Free Prizes. Vote for your favorites in each of the categories below by filling in the blank as instructed below for each category. ( * below indicates a required field for the ballot to be valid.)

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Alamo Country Club

Alamo Country Club Peaceful and serene, this course was once considered a hidden gem. It is still a gem, but it is definitely not hidden. Boasting some of the tightest fairways and strategically placed traps, ACC is a dreamy course that will jump up and bite you when you least expect it. It’s a thinking golfer’s course, which means you’re probably better off bringing just a long iron, a pitching wedge and a putter – just so you don’t have to

think too much. You need to be accurate on this scenic and fun-to-play course. Address: 438 Country Club Dr., Alamo Phone: (956) 787-0907 Description: 9-hole, par-35 semi-private course Website: myalamocountryclub. com Golf Pro: Monte Medley, General Manager Yardage: Back tees – 2,332; For-

ward tees – 1,584 yards Amenities: Pro shop, chipping range, driving range Winter Texan Specials: Call for specials The Club at Cimarron Under new ownership, Cimarron is making changes to improve an already great course. They are currently filling in sand traps and are hoping to bring in a new fleet of golf carts soon. Wide open and long, Cimarron will challenge you on every single hole, either by length or by making sure you prepare for your second shot widely before even hitting your first shot. No. 18 is a beautiful hole that offers golfers to show how long they can hit both their drive and second shot. Even if you clear the water on the second shot, you face a green that will either reward you for your bravery or make you walk off it thinking… what if? Address: 1200 S. Shary Road, Mission Phone: (956) 581-7401 Description: 18-hole, par-72 Website: cimarroncountryclub.

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Ebony Hills Golf Course Ebony Hills has a simple layout with very few obstacles in your way, making it a dream course for any level of golfer to attack the greens aggressively and practice shots one wouldn’t dare try on a tougher layout with all sorts of hazards. One reminder though, like its sister golf course Los Lagos, the wind can do dastardly deeds to your golf ball, and your round. And while it may be simple, that doesn’t mean you could just rip everything mindlessly, even though that does seem like fun. Number 9, a 380-yard, par = 4 that goes a bit to the right, is the gem on this course – you must find the left

side of the fairway to hit it into the green at the right angle. Address: 30 W. Palm Dr., Edinburg Phone: (956) 292-2144 Description: 9-hole, par-35 Website: cityofedinburg.com/departments/golf_course/ebony_golf_ course.php Golf Course Manager: William Walls Yardage: Gold – 2,899; Blue – 2,719; Red – 2,572 Amenities: Snack shop, putting green, chipping area, practice bunker El Niño Golf Course Want to improve your short game and accuracy? This is an ideal

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cine Yardage: 1,285 yards Amenities: Santa Fe style clubhouse Winter Texan Specials: Park residents – 9 holes, $7; 18 holes, $13; Non-Park residents – 9 holes, $10; 18 holes, $18. There are also a variety of monthly memberships Los Lagos Golf Club Los Lagos is making their course more golfer friendly – no, that doesn’t mean they are eliminating the wind and making it a course under a dome. The biggest thing is the elimination of sand traps (the See GOLF pg. 18

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Greet the holiday season at a State Park, Historic Site

AUSTIN— Texas State Parks and the Texas Historical Commission are hosting their biggest holiday season yet with more than 80 unique holiday events happening across the state. Having started this past Saturday, Nov. 20, 47 Texas State Parks and eight State Historic Sites are presenting themed guided walks, scavenger hunts and more. Anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park is highly encouraged to reserve their day pass in advance since some parks are expected to reach their capacity limit. Day passes can be reserved online (https://tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/park-reservation-information/reservations) through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) website or over the phone by calling

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11, 17 and 18. Guests will be able to enjoy the walking trail with holiday lights, live entertainment, refreshments, family activities and visit with Santa. For more information about these and other holiday activities at Texas State Parks, visit the TPWD website (https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ parks/things-to-do/holidays-in-theparks/). A full calendar is available online on the TPWD calendar page. For more activities at THC’s State Historic Sites, visit the Texas Historical Commission website (https:// www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites). Social distancing and wearing a mask when inside buildings or when gathered with others is encouraged. Local and statewide limitations and restrictions may apply, these can change rapidly and may force an event to cancel or be modified. Please call the park directly or check social media for updates before visiting. Photos of past holiday events are available on the TPWD Flickr page. Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine is also offering a special subscription deal for the holidays. Buy a gift subscription for just $10. Don't want to feel left out? Give yourself the gift of the outdoors! Subscriptions can be ordered online at https://tpwmagazine.com/specialoffers/.

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PVAS celebrates Giving Tuesday

This GivingTuesday, November 30, consider donating $1 to Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) every time you have wanted to adopt a pet or help an animal in their care. GivingTuesday is a global giving campaign built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities worldwide. It encourages people to take action to improve their communities, give back in better, more imaginative ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts and that they mean even more when we give together. "We are looking forward to this year's GivingTuesday and seeing the power of this movement. We

suggest everyone find a way to give, from $1 to $5 to anything that you can donate," says PVAS Executive Director Donna Casamento. "Please make your lifesaving gift to the animals today." Palm Valley Animal Society is joining the #GivingTuesday movement because they believe in the power of a community coming together. In today's world, we can instantly connect with anyone across the world. We all have gifts to give, and with social media, online giving, delivery, mail, and phones, there are limitless ways to use your generosity to support PVAS. Go to https://secure.qgiv.com/for/7g4e5a and donate just $1 to help reach their $10,000 goal.

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During this time of year, I like to reminisce back to my younger years. Back to gathering at my grandparents’ house. Eating whatever veggies were brought in from the field within the last week – plus the customary green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, and ham. My aunt always made a white cake with coconut – very reminiscent of your traditional Italian cake. We would gather late in the morning, eat lunch, and sometimes stuck around for leftovers for dinner. These days – with work and family obligations – I tend to enjoy a more quieter holiday season, but I still miss those days of a house full of people, sharing stories, laughing, watching TV, putting puzzles

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ones your balls always landed in). They are also opening a new putting green in a couple weeks while keeping their other putting and chipping green open. The course is wonderfully challenging and “delightfully” windy… many times even blustery. Los Lagos has amazing rolling hills, leaning fairways and holes that will give

you plenty of options on how you want to reach the green. The bunkers are strategically placed as are the pins. Don’t let its beauty lull you into a false sense of security, this course is one of the most enjoyable courses in the Rio Grande Valley. You hit a great shot here, you will remember it. There are shortcuts to take that play risk or reward in a

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air – and oftentimes heavy wind – combined with a fairly simple layout makes this a pleasurable course to play even under the most stressful of days. Their island hole is tougher than it looks with the wind, and you need to make sure you get enough air under your ball so it sticks. But the big question is – do you want to grip it and rip it? If so, this is your new home. Address: 2919 N. Kenyon Road, Edinburg Phone: (956) 381-0964 Description: Par-71 Public course Website: montecristogcc.com Golf Pro: Adolfo Cubriel Yardage: Gold – 6,392; Blue – 6,014; White – 5,373; Red – 4,521 Amenities: Driving range, practice greens, pro shop, restaurant, bar Winter Texan Specials: $33 for 18 holes, call in advance Shary Municipal Golf Course You won’t recognize these greens now. The course purchased some new equipment that doesn’t tear out

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the grass and these are comparable now to the best greens across the Rio Grande Valley. You can play 19-27 for a short round or do the traditional 1-18. No. 1 gets your brain going right away. It might be worth taking a few extra practice swings and take in what it has to offer you. After your tee shot, do you want to cut the water already or play safe and lay up? What about that big tree at the edge of the water? And the bunkers? Do not go long... do not tee off to the left...there is a lot to think about, and we are just talking about the first hole! Worth every minute of it. Address: 2201 N. Mayberry St., Mission

Phone: (956) 580-8770 Description: 27-hole municipal golf course Website: sharymunicipalgolfcourse.com Golf Pro: Mario Flores, Golf Director Yardage: 1-18 Blue – 6,000; White – 5,036; Red – 4,746; 19-27 Blue 3,138; White – 3,019; Red – 2,764 Amenities: Pro shop, putting green, kitchen Winter Texan Specials: Memberships – call for information Tierra Del Sol Golf Course This golf course underwent a major facelift a few years ago and the changes have been remarkable. Tier-

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AUSTIN — With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. Whooping cranes are the tallest, rarest birds in North America. Currently, there is a population of around 506 individuals. Thanks to coordinated conservation efforts, whooping cranes are slowly returning from the brink of extinction. Whooping cranes make a 2,500mile journey from their Canadian breeding grounds in northern Alberta’s Wood Buffalo National Park to the coastal marshes of Texas each year. The migration south to Texas can take up to 50 days. During their migration, whooping cranes seek out wetlands and agricultural fields where they can roost and feed. The birds often pass large urban centers like Dallas-Fort Worth, Waco and Austin. Though whooping cranes rarely stay in one place for more than a day during migration, it is important that they not be disturbed or harassed at these stopovers. As a federally protected species, it is illegal to disturb or harass these birds. With sandhill crane and waterfowl hunting seasons opening and whooper migration in full swing, TPWD urges hunters to be extra vig-

ilant. Whooping cranes are sometimes found in mixed flocks with sandhill cranes, which are gray and slightly smaller. With their all-white body plumage and black wingtips, whooping cranes may also resemble snow geese, which are much smaller and have faster wing beats. A video detailing the differences between snow geese and whooping cranes can be found on the TPWD YouTube Channel. There are several other non-game species that are similar in appearance such as wood storks, American white pelicans, great egrets, and others, but a close look will reveal obvious differences. More information on look-alike species is available online. Wade Harrell, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Whooping Crane Coordinator at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), says the first of the season was a family group consisting of two adults and a juvenile on the Aransas NWR, along with another tracked bird that arrived in the Port O’ Connor-area, both on Oct. 29. Harrell says typically most all of the tagged Whooping Cranes he studies are on the move in November as they head for their wintering grounds. The majority of the birds arrive on the Texas Coast in December. Once whooping cranes arrive on See CRANE pg. 23

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CALENDAR November 22-January 16, 2022 SPI will have their Holiday Light Show with synchronized festive music that is played in 15-minute intervals, daily from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Center. November 22 – January 1 Brownsville Holiday Village will be on display at Dean Porter Park. Houses will be lit up at 6 p.m. every night. There will be entertainment throughout the period and Santa will be available for pictures on the weekends. Visit http://www.holidayvillagebrownsville.com/ for their full schedule of events. November 24 The South Pole Illuminated Festival returns to the McAllen Convention Center. Tickets are already available at southpoleoftexas.com or at McAllen Convention Center Box Office. November 25 Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will hold their Thanksgiving Tram Tour. Check out the park with a naturalist from the comfort of a park shuttle. November 27 Gelman Stained Glass Museum will be hosting an Adults Organ Workshop with Concert Organist Dan Miller between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop will take place at 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., in San Juan. In this workshop, Miller will guide participants through the incredible world of organ playing. Learn about this instrument in a one-of-a-kind workshop nestled in a cathedral-like chapel. Miller will offer tips and practical suggestions to organists. Cost is $30 per person and will include a one-hour private tour of the museum afterwards with the museum director. November 27 Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce hosts La Cebollita Mid-Valley Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will feature local homegrown products including produce, unique artesian items, specialty goods, and more. There will also be live entertainment and a comfortable environment to enjoy with family and friends. The event will be located in Downtown Weslaco at 501 S. Kansas Ave. For more information, call (956) 968-2102 or visit www.weslaco.com. November 28 Estero Llano Grande State Park will have an Electric Tram Tour. Join

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them on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required. This is a weekly event. November 28 The Gelman Stained Glass Museum invites you to an evening of concert music with internationally renowned concert organist Dan Miller at 5 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. The event will take place at 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., in San Juan. Tickets start at $25. Enter WINTERTEXAN at checkout to receive 20% off general admission. For more information, visit www.gelmanmuseum.org. December 1 SPI’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at SPI City Hall at 5 p.m. December 1 – Fiesta Mercedes will be held in conjunction with the Welcome Back Winter Texan Reception at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds, 1000 N. Texas Ave., Mercedes. Music will be presented by Chris Marshall. The event is free. It will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. December 3 Edinburg’s Food Trucks and Tunes will be held at the McIntyre Promenade. Parking at City Hall, 415 W. University Dr., 6 to 10 p.m. There will be food trucks, music and more. For more information, call (956) 3836246, or visit www.edinburgarts.com. December 3 SPI will host their 32nd Annual Christmas Street Parade at 6 p.m. beginning on Mars St. to Kingfish St. December 3 – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg proudly present their Annual Night of Lights Parade. The parade will take place at 7 p.m. in the Edinburg downtown district. December 3 City of Mercedes presents A White Christmas Parade, on Texas Ave., starting at 6 p.m. Visit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season along with food. December 3-5 The Harlingen Community Theatre, located at 1209 Fair Park Boulevard, presents the charming and fast-paced Off-Broadway smash hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes. Performances are presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Adults $25 and Children (under 18 yrs.) $10. Tickets are sold at the Box Office on performance days: Friday and Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. HCT accepts credit/debit cards, cash, and checks. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. HCT

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Model Rail Roading & Railroaders Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their 2021-2022 season. The woodcarvers are meeting again this year at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. Join the group from 8 a.m. until noon every Thursday through March of 2022. Gather with old friends, and new, to carve, visit and share ideas. Please use the north end of the parking lot for parking. Also, please use the back door to enter the building. Participants will be setting up their own tables for the time being. Be sure to clean up your area before leaving at the end of the day.

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While some may think it is still a little early to unpack the holiday decorations, The Salvation Army has been hard at work, planning Christmas programs for several months. Now, as the red kettles are appearing outside stores, and Angel Trees are being set up, volunteers are needed to help ensure men, women, and children in need throughout our community experience the joys of Christmas. Volunteer as a Bell Ringer – Register to Ring The Salvation Army needs volunteer bell ringers from now to December 24, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The annual Red Kettle Campaign is one of the Army’s primary fundraising efforts of the year. Every dollar collected in the red kettles support the wide range of services and programs provided throughout the year right here in McAllen, including feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, offering emergency financial assistance, providing toys to children, and more. For more than 125 years, The Salvation Army’s red kettles have been a symbol of good will during the holiday season. Visit www.RegisterToRing.com and simply select the location, date and time

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For Sale

PARK MODEL FOR SALE 36’x14’ 2000. One bedroom, one bath, furnished, washer & dryer included. Carport, ramp with platform to door. Storage shed/work shop. Includes golf cart. Kenwood RV Park, 1201 N. Main St., La Feria, TX 78559. Lot #310. Contact Lynn Miles - 956-566-8894. 5X8 ENCLOSED TRAILER, $1,200. Ram 3500 Promaster, made into camper, 2021, 5,022 miles, $45,000. 218-340-5968 in Donna, TX.

Garage Sales

VALHALLA PARK WIDE SALE Sale Saturday, December 4th from 9 to 3. 505 E. Ramseyer Rd., Edinburg. Come find your treasures. Masks please.

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Golf Carts

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. -

Help Wanted

nRON HOOVER RV & MARINE is hiring to fill an opening in the parts department. This is a great match for a semi-retiree. Apply in person during oregular business hours at 101 E. Expressway 83 in Donna. NOW HIRING KITCHEN HELP, servers, hostess, food runner, bartender. Riverside Club, 214 East Chimney Road, Mission, Texas 78572. Ask for eJennifer, 956-581-1033.

Lots For Sale 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,

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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.

Miscellaneous FOR SALE SOUTH COAST Cruzer Surrey, 2015, like new, motorized and pedal, two passenger, red and white with canopy, $5,000 or B.O. 260-6273681. Excellent transportation and fun. Come see. RGV WOODCARVERS CARVING TOGETHER Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Public welcome! Carving demonstrations. Call 651485-0580. Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 West Nolana Blvd., Pharr. 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.

Mobile Homes

RVs

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 956-9293842. NICE MOBILE HOME 2 bdr, 1 bath, furnished, hardwood floors, must see inside. Own your lot, 55+ community. $39,900 OBO. 1240 E. Bus. Hwy 83, Mission, TX. Call 620-664-2210.

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 956-9293842. 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) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

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) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

RAIN KING ROOFING & GUTTERS, new roofs, gutters, siding, soffits, fascia, painting. Overall handyman. I service and install new down spouts. All installation and repairs guaranteed. Call Rich at 956-322-2318.

Motor Homes

Park Models

PARK MODEL FOR SALE 12x34, $17,500. Contact Charles Josephes at 651-227-1250 or Linda Guimond at 507-288-2969. 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 956-9293842.

Services

Travel Trailers

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12x20 shed with drywall and electric, 8x10 shed (W/D). Rent paid until November 2022. Lot #85 Val’s Kountry Corral. Asking $35,000.00. Call Tim for more info, 713-299-9765. 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 956-9293842. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. We leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

Volunteers Needed

MISSION, TX PET RESCUE needs volunteers. Dog/Cat Pet Rescue looking for full/part time volunteers. Many ways to help. Seasonal or year-round. Contact Larry @ 501-993-7283.

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,

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Wanted

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. PART TIME BOOKKEEPER AND delivery driver. Winter help, Quickbooks data entry, part time. Also driver, deliveries, mechanic, heavy lifting. Full time available. 956-580-3370, Easy Ride Golf Cars, Mission, TX. 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 956-9293842. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048. MODEL RAILROADING AND RAILROADERS Anyone interested in joining us Monday through Friday, Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at 313532-8549. I’LL PAY CASH FOR your golf cart, I’ll make you a good deal. Call me today. 956-929-3842 or 956-432-5325.

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Palm Gardens Ladies tour Harlingen

The Palm Gardens Ladies Luncheon group started off this season catching up with old friends, getting to know some of the new residents, while enjoying a great lunch at the New York Deli in downtown Harlingen. After a nice, leisurely lunch, the group of 18 ladies ventured out to the streets to view the more than 20 larger-than-life-size murals which depict various aspects of the Rio Grande Valley’s history and

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culture. In addition to the amazing murals that are part of the walking tour, there are many more wonderful murals to see in the downtown area. The group meets monthly and sets out to experience many of the unique and interesting venues the Rio Grande Valley region has to offer. Some past outings have included the Gladys Porter Zoo, Quinta Mazatlan and a riverboat cruise, to name a few.

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