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This season has been a blast! Despite a knee injury at the beginning of the season, I was able to get out there a bit and enjoy some time with you. It took me a while, and I know we missed a lot at the beginning of the season, but we still had some fun once the season really started picking up in January. It was a pleasure to get out to attend events where parks were giving to their communities or had made special items for the veterans in their parks. It was also heartwarming to see events held in memory of those lost, or to help support a family who lost a loved one. Your love for those you surround yourself with is a wonderful thing and makes me feel blessed to be but a small part of it – whether I was able to attend or just include some of what you do in the Winter Texan Times. We have truly enjoyed getting to know you this year. We have been able to connect with you this year more than we have in previous years. Yes, things were a little slow last year, but you sure made up for it this year. We have enjoyed meeting activity directors, Wintertainers™, volunteers, and all of those in between. My husband and I have always had a fondness of the Winter Texan community. He saw this paper from its very first issue in 1987 and now strives to continue what his grandmother and dad built. I grew up surrounded by two Winter Texan parks. Our family befriended several of the residents each year. I remember one couple from Washington that brought us apples every year. They eventually had to stop visiting, but their children visited one year, just See RAMBLINGS pg. 19

Thank you for all that you do This season is ending, and I hate to see it go. We always enjoy your time with us, and our time with you, and we sure are going to miss it while you are gone. After a couple of years with a slow down of activities and not much to attend, we were so thankful to get out this year. We wish we could have attended more events, because there was just so much to do. We were so happy to see parks reopening and letting people in this season. It was nice to see things as they should be at most places. After See THANK YOU pg. 14

Winter Texans enjoy 46th Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso By Herb Moering Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico was a “breeze” for Winter Texans attending the all-day appreciation of visitors’ celebration on March 21. Despite the strong gusts of wind, Winter Texans enjoyed the entertainment, the trinkets, and the food, which included free tamales as the visitors came across the international bridge over the Rio Grande River. The fun began even before leaving the U.S. side, with WinSee TOURIST pg. 24

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Submitted by Ruth Filz Martha Little and her husband Irv first came to Palm Gardens RV Park in Harlingen in 2008 and enjoyed the area, finally buying a place in 2010. Martha came from a long line of quilters. Her grandmother made quilts out of sugar sacks while her mother used old clothing. Martha’s youngest daughter is also learning to quilt. When she first came to Palm Gardens, Martha brought her sewing machine and material. During the first year she had other quilters from the park to her house for lessons. Once she had a few other people, they started quilting at the hall. In the spring of 2010, Martha learned she had cancer and had chemo treatments, resulting in the loss of her hair. During the chemo sessions, she met other sewers and discussed making chemo caps. Her quilt guild in Port Perry, Canada obtained a couple of patterns and made several caps. Martha lived with the cancer until her death in May 2014. During this period, she joined a cancer support group at Hearth Place in Toronto. The group provided support for the patient plus the family and is run solely on support from the public. The Port Perry Quilt Guild made

several caps that were donated to Hearth Place. After Martha died, her husband Irv approached the quilters at Palm Gardens and spoke to Sherry Polk about making caps. That year, residents made over 50 caps that were later supplied to Hearth Place. Each cap was given to a cancer patient who had lost her hair during chemo. Several of the caps made by Palm Gardens were also donated to St. Jude’s for the children cancer patients. For the past seven years, every February Palm Gardens residents get together to make cancer caps that are given to Texas Oncology and Valley Cancer Associates in Harlingen and also send some back to Port Perry, Canada with Irv. Over the years, the group has also made and donated port pillows (provides cushion between the chemo port and the car’s seat belt). This year residents obtained patterns to also crochet and knit caps. Thanks to Martha’s vision and the initiative she started, and to the residents of Palm Gardens who cut and sewed caps and port pillows, who crocheted and knitted caps, and who provided monetary donations, we are happy to donate to Texas Oncology and Valley Cancer Associates in Harlingen and to Port Perry in Canada. This year’s donations were 186 tee-shirt material caps, 86 cotton material caps, 250 crochet or knit caps, and 125 port pillows.

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Submitted by E. Louise Baker, Tropic Star Quilter Tropic Star Park hosted a very special event on Sunday, March 6. Fifty-six veterans were honored with the presentation of a patriotic quilt made by the quilting ladies of Tropic Star. This special event began three years ago. Someone shared the idea of honoring the veterans in our park with a patriotic quilt. Identifying the veterans in our park was completed by a dedicated committee. Their results were shocking. How could our quilting group produce all the quilts needed? However, work began, and word spread about the project. Soon many folks were supporting the large project. The quilters sewed, others cut the fabric, some pressed as the sewing progressed. Some quilters made the tops at their summer homes. Many contributed funds to purchase fabric

and pay for the quilting. What an exciting adventure. To date, 108 quilts have been presented to the veterans residing in Tropic Star Park. The first quilts were presented to 30 veterans in 2020. It was such a wonderful feeling to honor our veterans who had given so much. They made great sacrifices so that we Americans can enjoy a peaceful nation. Their sacrifice gives all of us the freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom to protest, the right to a fair trial and the right to vote. The project began with honoring those veterans who had served in World War II. Later veterans from other conflicts were honored in the following years. The pandemic did not prevent the dedicated quilters from honoring 20 veterans at an outdoor presentation in 2021. Folks watched, cheered, and See STITCHES pg. 19

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Enjoy Music, Dancing, Happy Hour Specials, and Lunch Specials At the annual teddy bear give away that was held on March 3, Bonham’s Bears gave away 400 bears to five local organizations. Bonham’s Bears is based at Green Bay South in La Feria. The organizations donated to were Family Crisis Center, Children’s Bereavement Center Rio Grande Valley, Rainbow RGV Community Partners, Loaves and Fishes of the RGV, and City of Harlingen Fire Department Station Two. The Bonham’s Bear volunteers

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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, March 30 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am, Biscuits & gravy single $2pp, biscuits & gravy double $3pp, sweets $3pp. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Happy Hour - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, Howlers, pass the hat. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-3406493.

Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, $7pp. Thursday, March 31 Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and endless coffee. Bring you own table service. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956-532-4649. 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 down-

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loaded to computer. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm. Friday, April 1 Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen 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. Re-

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gardless, a good time will be had by all. We’ve made homemade cookies! Don’t miss it. , Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind - rock n roll. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Summer Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $7pp. n Saturday, April 2 d Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, o6-8pm. Sunday, April 3 , Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8:30am, Fellowship at 8:30 am, service at 9:00 am. 7600 Long Drive. l Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. V Beginner Line Dance Instruction - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, ,2-3:30pm, First 1/2 hour is ultra beginner followed by beginner and improved beginner. All steps are called. A great cardio exercise. . Monday, April 4 . Rock & Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, Noon-3pm, Food

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Onion was center of attention at Onion Fest

Thousands of people walked the downtown streets of Weslaco, celebrating what may have been the nic-

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halt. It was clear from the hoard of people that they were ready to get out for a beautiful day and enjoy the Texas Onion Fest, which celebrates the development of what has become a world-famous onion developed in Weslaco by Dr. Leonard Pike at the Texas A&M University Extension Service. The festival, which began in 1989, offers cooking demos, a car show, the 1015 Market, dancing horses, an onion-eating contest and more. It also offers onions, plenty of onions. Bags of onions were given away; onions were a key ingredient in many of the foods being sold – especially blooming onions.

“This has been a tradition in Weslaco for a long time,” said James Cano, who was helping the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce distribute some of the free onion bags. “It has created a movement for people to come out once a year and enjoy this.” Linda and Dale Graham walked away from the Freddie Flav’z restaurant tent, each with a blooming onion that was much more than onion. It was more like a blooming onion on steroids. “It’s heavy,” Linda said. “There’s meat in there.” The couple, from Elsworth, Illinois, has been visiting the Valley for 11 years and lives in Country Sunshine RV Park in Weslaco. True onion lovers, Dale said he enjoys grilling onions while preparing liver. He’s also a big fan of onion sand-

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wiches – just bread and sliced raw onions. “Oh no, I can’t go that far,” Linda said. “But I do like them with roast beef or on roasted sandwiches.” Frank Macias, owner of Frankie Flav’z Craft Burgers and BBQ, said he didn’t want to make just an ordinary onion blossom so, like his burgers, he came up with something unique. “It’s a brisket blossom,” he said. “It has chopped brisket, pico de gallo, queso fresco, barbeque sauce and some cilantro. What better toppings, it all blends in well.” Sindy Norris is a converted Winter Texan from Iowa who visited for four years. She said the people in the park converted her. It was her first time at the Onion Fest. See ONION pg. 15

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It’s that time of the year. Our Winter Texan friends are departing for their summer homes. No doubt your friends and family missed you while you were gone. But we are going to miss you also. Please have a safe trip home and come back again next winter. We will be waiting for you. We would all be remiss if we did not take the time to say thank you for all that you do for the Rio Grande Valley. You are like a breath of fresh air when you give of your time, your talents and your love and compassion to the people of South Texas. How could we do it without you? So many of you look for ways to contribute to us. Not just with the purchases you make but with other contributions that cannot be measured. Thank you. First of all, we need to be reminded of the used and outgrown winter coats that you bring to contribute to our needy families and children. Cold winter days are rare in our Rio Grande Valley. But when they do occur many children will stay home from school for lack of warm clothing. The coats you bring help

to keep those children warm and in school. Thank you. Not all families are able to pay for tutors to help their children learn to read or do their sums. A wonderful program called HOSTS is always looking for volunteers. And you answered the call. You “Helped One Student To Succeed” and that is what HOSTS stands for. What a blessing you are. Thank you. And how about the quilting bees where so many of you get together to make and donate lap quilts for those in nursing homes or in a veterans’ hospital? Or perhaps you were able to knit or crochet a small afghan to wrap around cold and weary shoulders. Your loving hands bring comfort to those who perhaps are no longer able to be out and about. Thank you. At Christmas time you bring joy to those who might not receive a gift from Santa if it were not for you. You are very, very special. Thank you. Please have a safe trip home. Until we meet again.

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Art Walk kicks off Irish Fest

The McAllen Art Walk will kickoff the Irish Fest on Friday, April 1, at the McAllen Incubator, located at 601 N Main St; premiering the gallery exhibit for the month of April. The exhibit is a multimedia and interactive art experience created by a team of Rio Grande Valley artists in all types of mediums, from classic acrylic on canvas to textural projections, photography, and guided storytelling. The exhibit titled “This Dark Land,” explores the myth and folklore of the Celtic Isles, transporting the visitor through involved surrealism and eerie dreamscapes. Drawing from the Irish landscape and its dark mythologies, more than seven artists and a team of students will build an enchanted world that engages all the senses and inspires a sense of wonder. Make it a night out in the McAllen Arts District for Aprils Art Walk to get a first look.

The event welcomes you back on April 2nd, for the South Texas Irish Festival from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. where the featured cultural experience engages all the senses. From visual and interactive art exhibits, music workshops, family games and storytelling too. A free whiskey tasting flight of three varying casks will be offered on the mezzanine of the McAllen Incubator, a prime view that will let you see the entire festival at once. With all day entertainment and traditional Irish Bread Bowl stew and Shepherd’s Pie by Chef Adrian Luna, whiskey will round off the fest experience authentically and deliciously! Raising Cane’s, as a sponsor to the Irish Fest, will also be providing a GREEN lemonade stand free to festival goers while supplies last. Be sure to follow the South Texas See IRISH FEST pg. 19

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all, the warmness of the parks and the community are what brings us all together. Speaking of that warmness, you

do so much for the communities you live in – whether it is for your park, a special person in your park, or an organization in your city – you real-

Valley jammers came together in February to a fellow jammer that had passed away.

ly do a lot while you are here. The work and care you put forth is so appreciated by all of those that receive your blessings. Many made quilts this year, some made bears, others had fundraising events or collected food items for organizations. Some held special events to honor those that have passed, others held fundraisers to support a lost loved one. Your dedication, your caring hearts, and your love for others is truly overwhelming and a great thing to see. We wish to extend a special thank you to all the Winter Texans that perform community service while you are here in the Valley. These organizations struggle to pay tribute a bit when you lea-

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pillows the organization makes. They showed the pillows that are donated to the Humane Society of Harlingen. Loaves and Fishes told them the pillows would also give the homeless a comfortable place to rest their sleeping heads on instead of plastic bags or the concrete. Linda Greenlee, president of Bonham’s Bears, said that, for the first time in over 20 years, Bonham’s Bears is considering making teddy bears during the summer, depending on whether enough people volunteer, and someone is willing to head up the summer effort. Carrie Correll, who donated some material this year, said she volunteers at a thrift shop, noting that the shop throws away a lot of sheets and pillowcases. These will now be collected and used for the pillow project. Along with the project possibly continuing during the summer months, organizers plan to get Green Bay South residents to help collect personal hygiene items to donate as well. Each organization presented information about their purpose and where the donations go, how they help the people they serve. Adrianna Hernandez at Family Crisis Center, said all their services are free, including a shelter that holds 30 people. They also have a thrift shop they need volunteers for at 124 W. Jackson St., in Harlingen (Repeat Performance Thrift Shop). All proceeds from the thrift shop fund expenses for the families they serve, including birth certificates, clothing, and other items. The teddy bears are at the shelter entrance and each counselor uses a teddy bear in their work. Children’s Bereavement Center offers free counseling and therapy to help grieving children ages three to 24. Ernest Espinoza said they have a Hall of Tears showing the children’s drawings of loved ones that were lost, including 100 lost to COVID last year. They also have a “buddy barn” where the teddy bears will be placed. Each child draws a stuffed animal from the buddy barn. Visit

CBC-RGV.org for more information. Rainbow RGV Community Partners is a non-profit and state-funded organization that provides rooms to help children removed from their homes, often in the middle of the night with nothing but the clothes on their back. Emma Menchaca with Rainbow Rooms, said they have simple requests, and then some not-so-simple requests. Recently, they had one child asking for a bath because he had not bathed in two weeks. A 21-year-old brother was struggling to keep his siblings together and, in despair, committed suicide. The siblings asked for a funeral for their brother and volunteers stepped up and raised money for that funeral. About 75% of the children they help do not graduate from high school, said Menchaca. Of those, 50% are immediately homeless. The Rainbow Room was able to throw a graduation party for one girl, who was the first in her family to graduate. “The children want family,” she said. Every child, even the teens, gets a teddy bear. Loaves and Fishes is also a non-profit organization and receives a lot of help from the Winter Texans every season, especially around Christmas time. The organization has an outreach program where vehicles are driven to the homeless, many of whom are military veterans. They distribute a meal, personal hygiene kits, socks, coats, and a blanket to those they find. They also operate a kitchen that provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also has rooms for women with children and a bunk area for men at their 514 South E. St., in Harlingen, where there are also counselors, nurses and caseworkers. Volunteers are always needed. Visit their website at lfrgv. org for more information. Lt. Pablo Sanchez, from the fire department, said that every morning “we check the firetruck engines, firefighting equipment, and teddy bears on board.” There are a lot of traffic accidents, he added, and we

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chez. If you would like information on how you can help Bonham’s Bears, or get in touch with any of the organizations, contact their secretary at maplefrye@gmail.com. Put Bonham’s Bears in the subject line.

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to meet my family. I remember lots of great Halloween and Christmas events as well. I grew up to love you, the Winter Texans, that visit our community year after year – as did my husband. We want to thank you, our readers, park owners and managers, activity directors, and Wintertainers™ for the great community you have built here in the Rio Grande Valley. Without this community – without you – we would not have this opportunity to work and play in your community and bring your community newspaper to you every week from October through March. Again, we had so much fun this

year and look forward to an exciting season next year. We have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with you and had one of the best Valley Star Awards shows this year – which we are taking over (so sad to see Robert and Billie Ferguson leave), and know we have some big shoes to fill. We do intend to keep that show packed with fun and talented Wintertainers™. Thank you for this great season. We love our Winter Texans, and we pray for your health and safety as you travel back north. Stay safe and healthy, and hurry back next fall. We can’t wait to do this again!

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served their country in a variety of ways and in many conflicts. The Veterans Quilting Committee proudly displayed the full quilt before it was presented to each veteran. Patti Hoerr, Chairperson for the Sewing Room at Tropic Star, shared the veterans specific service as the quilt was presented. Fifty-six quilts. Each a different design made by folks who wanted to show appreciation for the sacrifices the veterans had made. Sewn in each quilt is a label that reads: “One Quilt to Warm You– Thousands of Stitches to Thank you,” Tropic Star Military Quilters.

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MOSTH presents a native plants garden tour

The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Preserving Culture with Native Plants,” featuring Manuel Sabino, grounds and landscaping manager, at 2 p.m. on April 3. The presentation and tour will highlight native plants in Will Looney Legacy Park and throughout the museum grounds. Guests will see plants firsthand and learn their names, regional history and common herbal and medicinal uses. Guests are encouraged to use sun protection and comfortable footwear for the garden tour. A slide show presentation will be hosted in the Courtyard Gallery in case of inclement weather. Sabino previously worked at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center, a plant nursery and various ranches in the Unit-

ed States and Mexico. He has been employed at MOSTH since 2011. Sunday Speaker Series programming is included in the fee for regular museum admission. FRIENDS of MOSTH are admitted free as a benefit of FRIENDship. 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. For more information about MOSTH, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911. ********

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Through April 3 The Museum of South Texas History presents “Women on the Warfront,” a spotlight exhibit available for viewing through April 3. The exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month and highlights women and the roles they performed during wartime featuring photos, uniforms, and an oral history of Angélica González García. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@ mosthistory.org. It is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Through May 15 The Valley International Airport in Harlingen and the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, in collabo-

ration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum are celebrating Women’s History Month by showcasing a photography exhibit titled, “Women in Aviation and Space History.” The exhibit consists of 35 images from the 1900’s to present day of extraordinary female pilots who were pioneers in the industry through their participation and contributions in early flight, Golden Age of Flight, World War II, and the Space Race. The exhibit is free and available to all passengers and will be on display at the airport. April 1, 2 The McAllen Art Walk will kickoff the Irish Fest at the McAllen Incubator, located at 601 N. Main St., premiering the gallery exhibit for the month of April. The exhibit is a multimedia and interactive art experience created by a team of Rio Grande Valley artists in all types of

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mediums. The exhibit titled “This Dark Land,” explores the myth and folklore of the Celtic Isles, drawing from the Irish landscapes and its dark mythologies. The next day the South Texas Irish Festival will be held from 12 to 7 p.m. with art exhibits, music workshops, games, and storytelling. Green lemonade and food will also be available. More sinfo about the event can be found at ofacebook.com/mcallenia. April 1-3, 8-10 e The Camille Playhouse will presnent Jekyll and Hyde for two week,ends in April. Friday and Saturday ,shows (April 1, 2, 8, and 9) are at s8 p.m. Sunday Matinee showings s(April 3 and 10) are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the general seating. Tickets can be purchased online at www. -camilleplayhouse.net or at their nbox office at 1 Dean Porter Park, in nBrownsville. For more information, tcall (956) 542-8900. April 2 t t Join Quinta Mazatlán from 9 a.m. oto 2 p.m. as they host the annual fMonarch Fest in celebration of the Monarch migration. There will be a Bug Parade at 11 a.m., live music, vendors, a native plant sale, arts and crafts, speakers, garden tours, food and other activities. Admission is $7 for adults. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. You are also invited to wear orange and wings. April 3 The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Preserving Culture with Native Plants,” featuring Manuel Sabino, grounds and landscaping manager, at 2 p.m. The presentation and tour will highlight native plants in Will Looney

www.wintertexantimes.com Legacy Park and throughout the museum grounds. Guests will see plants firsthand and learn their names, regional history and common herbal and medicinal uses. Sunday Speaker Series programming is included in the fee for regular museum admission. April 5 Speer Memorial Library will host a book discussion on The Great Quake, in the library’s community room at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the book. The Great Quake is a tale of the fury of nature, the story of how an earthquake upended the lives of individuals and communities – and how it left an indelible mark on science itself. Copies are available for check out for those that sign up for the book discussion. You can stop by the reference desk or call (956) 5808754, to sign up or obtain a copy of the book. April 9 McAllen’s Sunset Live outdoor music festival returns with a TexMex Country R&B musical celebration on Saturday, April 9, at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park, 700 Convention Center Blvd. This will be the 43rd concert for Sunset Live, making it the leader in outdoor live music events in the Rio Grande Valley. Future dates will be held on May 14 and June 11. The first concert will begin with a yoga class led by Quiet Mind Yoga at 6 p.m. Taking the stage at 6:30 will be STAARZ (R&B Pop), 7 p.m. Lizzie Astorga (Mexican and American Pop), 8 p.m. Ricky J and Desert Bloom (Country), and 9 p.m. will be Darius Jackson (Blues).

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Autos

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. 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HALF-TON pickup, 4WD. 505 E. Ramseyer Rd. #62, Edinburg. $17,000 OBO. 936-219-8858. 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.

Fifth Wheels

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For Sale

2005 DODGE RAM 4-DOOR 8 ft. box, one owner, 135,000 miles. 2016 fifth wheel, three slideouts, 30 ft. lawn. Sold together for $40,000. 956270-1122.

Golf Carts

GOLF CART FOR SALE 2008 Tomberlin E-merge, looks and runs great. $3,000.00 OBO. 608-212-3351. 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.

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RON 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 regular business hours at 101 E. Expressway 83 in Donna. NOW HIRING KITCHEN HELP, servers, hostess, food runner, bartender.

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Homes For Sale

WINTERING ON GOLF COURSE Enjoy retirement living at Adobe Wells in your home directly next to the golf course. Over 1000 sq. ft. with a very large garageworkshop. Call Andy, 575-449-4755, $72,000. LUXURIOUS HOME IN SOUTHGATE This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath offers a spacious interior. Features include custom woodwork, oversized garage, and a chef’s dream kitchen. Call 956271-3683 to schedule a showing. Sale price $289,900.00. 2,893 sq. ft.

Manufactured Homes

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Mobile Homes

MOBILE HOME INCLUDING LOT Siesta Village Weslaco 55+, beautiful upgraded 2 BR, 2 full bathrooms, plus den/office and large Texas room. Fully furnished and stocked. Ready to move in. Immaculate. Must see. $64,500 call 431-336-2655. 24X40 DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE Royal Palms, Alamo, 55+ community. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, new heat/AC, water heater, many upgrades, two storage sheds and lot. 785-806-5709. FOR SALE $15,000 36’ mobile home, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, lots of closet and drawer space, 2 TV’s, double recliner. Large shed 12’x10’x10’ high with washer and dryer. Choice location. 956-647-1502. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good

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Motor Homes

2000 DAMON INTRUDER MOTORHOME, 36’, 1 slide, queen size bed, sleeps 4, refrigerator, AC, shower/toilet, full kitchen, generator 6.5kw, back up camera, tons of storage. Asking $18,000 OBO 210-296-5779. 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.

Park Models

FOR SALE PARK MODEL 2001 year, very nice, new roof, new water heater, filtration vent fan. Own lot 108, Quiet Village 2. Taxes $167, POA last year $100. Don King, 479-957-8353. PARK MODEL FOR SALE 2007 Franklin park model, energy star appliances, no pets, thermopane windows, newer carport, shed. Text or call for pics or info, 701-535-0140. 2000 CHARIOT PARK MODEL in a very friendly park on a private 9-hole golf course. Everything included. $17,500. 2006 club cart gas golf cart,

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RVs

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Travel Trailers

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Want To Buy

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Winter Texans from Bit of Heaven Park in Donna got in the spirit of Tourist Day by posing in frames before walking over the international bridge. They included, from left) LuAnne and Andy Mosca, Melinda McCready, Cris Johnson and Shoan McCready.

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ter Texans invited to have photos taken in a Tourist Day 2022 decorated picture frame. Five Winter Texans from Bit of Heaven RV & MH Resort in Donna, Andy and Luanne Mosca, Shoan and Melinda McCready and Cris Johnson needed two frames to do it together. Andy, who with his wife have been in the Valley three years, related they had been to the Welcome

Back Progreso event in the fall, where they met and had a picture taken with the mayor of the Mexican city. The couple are from Illinois, while the McCreadys, here three years, are from Iowa. Johnson, who has been in the RGV for 15 seasons, is from Wisconsin. One of the popular stops for those arriving early was Rene’s Restaurant and Bakery, where Alan

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and Sandy Markey and Virgil and they have met. The Hesses, who Julie Nicholson came for breakfast. are from Wisconsin, like the ValThe Markeys, who have been here ley, with Jeff noting how much he for five seasons and the Nicholsons, likes the shrimp boils. Debbie addhere three winters, and all hailing ed there is plenty to do at their park. from Iowa, stay at Country SunTourist Day included a late mornshine Park in Weslaco. ing welcome by Progreso officials Teresa Dornseif, another resident to the large crowd that gathered from the same park, came for one of at the north stage. Included on the the popular bakery pastries. She had platform were dignitaries from othbeen to Tourist Day in the past, and er nearby cities for the 46th year of said, “I love this event.” the event. Coming from Tropical Trails ReEntertainment, consisting of sort in Brownsville were Doug and dancers, singers, gymnasts, and maDeLora Sullivan and Jeff and Deb- riachi bands, preceded and followed bie Hesse, who marked their first the welcoming ceremony, which time at Tourist Day. They watched drew a large audience of Winter the people passing by from the bal- Texans. cony of the Canada Store restaurant. This was the first year in the Valley for the Sullivans, from New York State, who noted how friendly the Country Sunshine Park residents Nicholson, Sandy people have Markey and Julie Nicholson stopped for breakfast in been whom the popular Rene’s Restaurant and Bakery.

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