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It’s always a delight to see our WT friends arrivJim Brunson ing back in the Rio Grande Valley for another season of fun and friendship. It’s just not the same when you are gone for the summer. Cooler weather has finally arrived in the Rio Grande Valley – just in time to welcome our Winter Texan friends. That seems to be the pattern each year. Just as you start arriving in October, we see our first real cool front coming in to cool things off for you – and for us full-time Texans too! While the last month has seen warmSee PUBLISHER pg. 14

Texas Butterfly Festival registration underway Paul K. Strother probably didn’t know how amazing the fossilized moth scales he and his team uncovered were and how they would rewrite history. Six years later, Strother, whose interest is in the study of paleopalynology (defined officially as the study of dust and how certain life was created), and his colleagues determined that what they found provided the earliest known evidence of the species on Earth – 70 million years prior to what was previously confirmed. Strother will be the keynote speaker for the 23rd annual Texas Butterfly Festival, Nov. 3-6 at the National Butterfly Center, located at 3333 Butterfly Park Dr. in Mission. There have been 230 different types of butterflies found at the National Butterfly Center and the butterfliers of all levels – from beginners to the most experienced can be part of the three-day event, exploring areas with world-class trip leaders. Those who register could See BUTTERFLY pg. 12

Birding Fest taking reservations By Henry Miller While you’re in the Rio Grande Valley, you’ll want to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the fall weather and do some birding in one of the country’s most prolific birding areas. Some 535 different species of birds have been identified in the Valley. To take advantage of some amazing field trips, birding workshops and seminars, now is the time to register for the 2018 Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival – before all the slots are filled. Online registration is now underway but ends October 24. After that date, those wanting to register late must call or walk in to register. Folks can register online at www. rgvbf.org. The 25th anniversary of the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival takes place Nov. 7-11 at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, located at 1204 Fair Park See BIRDING pg. 2

The annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival will be held Nov. 7-11 in Harlingen. The festival offers some exceptional opportunities to take field trips with professional birding guides. Register online before Oct. 24 at www.rgvbf.org.

Why more Winter Texans are coming

Local Valley cities roll out the red carpet for Winter Texans as they arrive in the Rio Grande Valley each fall. Many host special Winter Texan appreciation days and events, such as the Winter Texan Fiesta held in Mission each year, pictured above.

By Henry Miller In Sharon, Minn., 14 inches of snow fell in 24 hours between Oct. 10 and 11. A comment on the National Weather Service’s website read “there was some melting, so the actual amount could have been higher.” A few days earlier in the Rio Grande Valley, the high temperature was in the low 90s, the sun was bright and people were flocking to South Padre Island for the beach, many going to check out the annual “Sandcastle Days” event. Where would you rather be? More winter visitors are discovering the Rio Grande Valley. The biggest reason they come to South Texas is the weather. Winter Texans are pretty smart; they would much rather spend the day at the beach than shoveling snow. In addition to a myriad of beach activities to choose from, such as sailing, fishing, surfing or dolphin watch cruises, there are a host other outdoor activSee WINTER TEXANS pg. 3

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From pg. 1 Blvd. in Harlingen. The event is strategically dated so those who enjoy observing both birds and butterflies also have the opportunity to attend the Texas Butterfly Festival in Mission the days immediately prior to the Birding Festival. The Birding Festival offers dozens and dozens of birding field trips, as well as workshops and seminars. Each field trip is led by professionals by bus or van. Many field trip guides and workshop leaders are renowned experts and published authors of birding or butterfly field guides or other resource books. More than 60 vendors of bird-related products are available for every level of birder at the Birders Bazaar. Field trips are listed on a downloadable worksheet at rgvbf.org. (Look for the “Downloads” tab at the top of the home page.) There is a $25 registration fee to participate, then there are separate fees for different field trips, seminars and workshops. The Kiskadee Pass ($30) will also be offered as a blanket online registration to cover all seminars and workshops. The festival offers local field trips and seminars for everyone – from beginning birder to those who have made birding an avocation. Birding field trips that may interest the beginner include the “Birding 101 Workshop”, led by Jennie Duberstein, or “Bird ID Simplified” with Steve N.G. Howell.

The “Birding 101” workshop will be a combination of classroom tips and field trip application and will be hosted at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center. Leader Jennie Duberstein, a former education and outreach specialist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other organizations, as well as co-leader of the ABA’s Camp Colorado and VENT’s Camp Chiricahua will be the guide for this trip. On the “Bird ID Simplified” trip participants will spend time in the field with Howell relating what they see to his 12-step ID framework. They will not be looking for specific target birds, just looking, watching, listening, learning and getting an opportu-

nity to practice identification methods. The festival has also planned trips for those who are less mobile or who don’t want to do a lot of walking, but still want to enjoy seeing the birds. “Easy (But Not Less) Birding” offers trips to a different destination each day, including Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park (Thursday), Estero Llano Grande (Friday), Resaca de la Palma (Saturday), and Santa Ana NWR (Sunday). These trips offer birding in electric carts or special access van tours that loop the backroads of these famous Valley refuges. “Big Easy Birding” is designed for those who have difficulty climbing in and out of vans, or who use a personal mobili-

ty device, but want to enjoy the benefits of birding in a group with a guide. This series of field trips offers excursions Wednesday through Saturday, going to a different birding hotspot each day. There are even trips for butterflying, such as the “Butterflies – RGV Jewels” trip, giving participants the chance to be part of a tour led by lepidoptera experts at the National Butterfly Center south of Mission. All field trips have a separate registration fee, and reservations must be made in advance. Those interested are encouraged to register early, as these trips are very popular and fill up fast. Birding checklists will be available at the festival, as well as birding guides and other books by experts in the field. One may even be able to purchase some binoculars right there at the festival from the makers of some of the world’s best optics. Avid birders know that the Rio Grande Valley is paradise; there can be no better description. There are nine different World Birding Centers strewn across South Texas from South Padre Island through Hidalgo County and on to Roma in Starr County. For those who are novices – or those who have yet to begin – the process is easy during the RGV Birding Festival. Birding is a huge deal in South Texas. In 2013, the rare Amazon Kingfisher was spotted during the festival along Highway 107 in Cameron County and it caused quite See BIRDING pg. 3

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From pg. 2 a stir, big enough for the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department to send deputies to direct traffic. One thing is for sure, nobody can predict what rare species may show up this year at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. In fact, due to all the tropical storms and hurricanes in the Gulf and Atlantic, there could be some new or rare birds around South Texas. Rosemary Mosco and Steve N.G. Howell will highlight the event as the keynote

speakers. Mosco’s presentation is entitled “Giving Science Wings: Comics for Bird Conservation” and will be held at 6:15 p.m., Thursday. Mosco is the creator of the comic “Bird and Moon” and author of kids’ books on science. She will discuss the funny side of birds, “from vomiting vultures to awkward sage-grouse to cavorting birds of paradise.” She’ll also explain why comics are powerful tools for conservationists. For more information about the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, visit rgvbf. org, on Facebook at RGVBF, or call 956423-5565.

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Valley Symphony performs Harry Potter Halloween Concert

It’s not unusual to get dressed up for the symphony, but the Valley Symphony Orchestra is taking it to a different level as it presents its second concert of the season: “A Harry Potter Halloween” at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, located at 799 Convention Center Blvd. The second of five shows for the season, the orchestra is encouraging those who attend to dress up in their favorite Halloween for the “spooktacular” event. Maestro Peter Dabrowski is celebrating his 15th season as music director and conductor. He is a Warsaw, Poland native and has found his calling with exhilarating musical performances and as an educator in the Rio Grande Valley. He also serves as Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Professor of Music and Conductor of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Symphony Orchestra in Edinburg. Dabrowski is also a renowned guest conductor with critical acclaim and in high demand throughout Europe and the United States. Dabrowski said he chooses pieces for each concert that “are pleasing to our audience and to our musicians.” He added that if the musicians are inspired by what they are performing, the audiences will also be inspired.

Some of the pieces to be performed for the Harry Potter Halloween Concert include Weber/Custer’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” and Williams’ “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Before moving to the Rio Grande Valley, Dabrowski was the music director and conductor of the American University Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C., the American Youth Concert Orchestra in Northern Virginia and the Chicago Philharmonic. He said he believes that familiar music is comforting and brings great memories while unfamiliar music is sometimes “difficult to accept.” “The important thing to remember is that all music affects us,” he said. “Music is the most universal language. It speaks directly to our hearts, minds, and souls. Music has the power to change lives.” Shows at the new McAllen Performing Arts Center are more dynamic than previous shows, thanks to the large stage (which can fit up to 300 musicians) and technology that’s provided. Large screens inside the PAC allow the audience to have great views of the performance. Video clips and photos enhance

many of the symphony’s pieces. “If we are performing a piece from Beethoven or Bach, we can show pictures of these artists and where they were from,” Dabrowski said in a press release. “It creates a new and unique experience for our audiences.” Following “A Harry Potter Halloween” there are three more shows, “A Touch of Frost” on Dec. 7, “Hooray for Hollywood” on March 1 and “The 3B’s: Beatles, Brahms, and Beethoven” to close the season on April 5.

“All of these concerts are important, with each one leading into the next,” Dabrowski said. “All of our programs are truly exceptional, because the Valley deserves the highest level of quality and we expect no less from the musicians we work with.” Tickets are $40, $50 and $60 per person and may be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, online at valleyorchestra.org or at ticketmaster.com. For questions, call the VSO Box at 956-661-1615.

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South Texas College Theatre returns with a production season filled with drama, comedy, and music. Season Pass tickets are now on sale for another year of fun and quality entertainment. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts, located at the Pecan Campus, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. STC Theatre opens the season on Oct. 18, 2018 with Christopher M. Walsh’s take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved characters in “Miss Holmes.” The opening production runs through Oct. 21 and is followed by A.R. Gurney’s canine comedy “Sylvia,” from Nov. 15-18. In the spring, the STC Theatre will sing to their hearts’ content with William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s musical favorite “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Feb. 21-24. The 2018-19 season wraps up with August Stringberg’s classic drama “A Dream Play” that runs May 2-5. All Sunday matinee productions are ASL interpreted by student interns from STC’s Interpreters Training Program. Individual

ticket prices for Main Stage productions are $5 for students/faculty/senior citizens/ military and $10 general admission. Studio productions cost $5 general admission. Cash Only at Box Office Season passes are also available, allowing patrons to attend all the productions and choose between general or reserved seating. All subscribers also receive special deals for any additional guest performances that may arise throughout the year. General season passes are $15 for students/faculty/senior citizens/military and $25 for the community. Reserved seating season subscriptions are $25 for students/ faculty/senior citizens/military and $35 for the community. Season Passes can be purchased online at https://kioskportal.southtexascollege. edu/marketplace.aspx . When you go online, click on the Online Box Office menu item to purchase tickets either for individual performances or for a season pass. For more information about STC Theatre, call Dani at (956) 872-2301.

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price with the same type of amenities and getting the same or better service down here,” Ramirez said. Others have echoed the same, some with personal testimony. “I know from personal experience that it’s much cheaper here than either of the other two places (Arizona and Florida),” said Linda VanRyn, general manager for Llano Grande Lake Park Resort in Mercedes. “We have so many people that say this place is the best kept secret there is.” VanRyn said that the resort did very well last year, peaking in January and February when the park was at 100 percent capacity. Reservations this year show another good year, and maybe better. “People are also feeling better about traveling to the Valley,” she said. “There was some stress for a while when people were worried about violence in Mexico but that seems to be less of an issue now.” SPI Sees Big Increase in Winter Texans The effect of the increase was not only felt at Winter Texan parks, but also by places and events that Winter Texans enjoy – like heading to South Padre Island, the best beach in Texas. “We could tell midway through the See WINTER TEXANS pg. 15

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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 Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573-0399 or email to parkscal@ wintertexantimes.com. Wednesday, October 17 Golf Scramble - Mission West RVPark, 10am-Noon, $5pp, summer special. Line Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10-11:30am, free. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11 am, for more information call Tom, 956584-1561.

Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line Band, $6pp, BYOB, singles welcome, concessions available. Thursday, October 18 Ladies Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10-11:30am, $55pp, summer special. Friday, October 19 Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, $5pp, summer special. Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 4-7pm, $9.95pp, all you can eat. Saturday, October 20 Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-8pm, Jealous Heart Band, $6pp. Sunday, October 21 Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public invited. Monday, October 22 Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, $5pp, summer special. Wednesday, October 24 Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11

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am, for more information call Tom, 956584-1561. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line Band, $6pp, BYOB, singles welcome, concessions available. Thursday, October 25 Ladies Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10-11:30am, $5pp, summer special. Friday, October 26 Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 4-7pm, $9.95 pp, all you can eat. Saturday, October 27 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, biscuits and gravy, Eldorado scramble, breakfast casserole, prices vary. Sunday, October 28 Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public invited. Wednesday, October 31 Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11 am, for more information call Tom 956584-1561. Golf Cart Parade - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 1pm. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Halloween Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band, $6pp, costume contest, snacks, setups,

free popcorn and ice, singles welcome, in ballroom. Halloween Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jim Staton, $6pp, costumes optional. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line Band, $6pp, BYOB, singles welcome, concessions available. Thursday, November 1 Ladies Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10-11:30am, $55pp, summer special. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, baked chicken, navy bean soup, sides and cake, drinks included, prices vary, bring your own table service. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, TexasWheels, $6pp. Friday, November 2 Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 4-7pm, $9.95pp, all you can eat. Saturday, November 3 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, biscuits and gravy, Eldorado scramble, breakfast casserole, prices vary. Breakfast - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7:30-8:30am, $4pp, biscuits and gravy, in main hall. Patio Sales - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. Welcome Back Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier & Diego Saurina, $7pp.

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From pg. 7 Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, free ice, coffee, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-4pm, free. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Steven May, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Wednesday, November 14 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11 am, for more information call Tom, 956584-1561. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat. Entertainment - McAllen MobilemPark, 7pm, Amity Heart, $7pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line Band, $6pp, BYOB, singles welcome, concessions available. Thursday, November 15 Craft Sale - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 9am-2pm.

www.wintertexantimes.com Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, sloppy joes, hamburger soup, sides and cake, prices vary, bring your own table service. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, soda and ice cream for sale, coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Friday, November 16 Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert and coffee served. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 4-7pm, $9.95pp, all you can eat. Karaoke - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9:30pm, Millie & Ray, donations. Saturday, November 17 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, biscuits and gravy, Eldorado scramble, breakfast casserole, prices vary. Craft Show - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served, tacos,

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sloppy joes, and pies. All Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon, $1-6pp, homemade breakfast, free coffee. Rock N Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm, dessert and coffee. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $7pp. Sunday, November 18 Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study to follow. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public invited. Church Services - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 9am. Church Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, coffee & refreshments available at 8:30 am. Church Services - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-Denomination with Pastor Jeff Dilks. Ice Cream Social - Mission West RV Park, 2-2:45pm, public welcome. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, BYOB/snacks, come and sing or just listen! Monday, November 19 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 8am-Noon, at Mission Bell. Acoustic Jam - Green Gate Grove,

Palmview, 9:30am, call Annette at 248921-6867. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat. Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm. Tuesday, November 20 Hamburger Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, $4 to $7pp, served with chips and soda. Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, free ice, coffee, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Steven May, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Wednesday, November 21 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, biscuits and gravy. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11 am, for more information call Tom, 956584-1561. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line Band, $6pp, BYOB, singles welcome, concessions available.

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Oct. 16 – Nov. 11: The Harlingen Arts & Heritage will hold its Dia de ,los Muertos Museum exhibit at the museum, locat,ed at 2425 Boxwood St. Visitors can view the beautiful Dia de los Muertos altars ,decorated by different families, and orga,nizations. Free admission. Open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. , e Oct. 17-18: “Leading Ladies” by Ken will be performed Thursday and ,Ludwig Friday at the South Padre Island Conven,tion Center at 7355 Padre Blvd., 6:30 to -9:30 p.m., Thurs. and Fri. A comedy about two English Shakespearean actors who themselves way down on their luck. -find Tickets: $25 and $30 per person. Call ,(956) 761-3000 for information. 1 Oct. 18: The 16th annual Taste of Har-lingen will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 -Harlingen Boxwood St. Choice Harlingen restaurants be in the courtyard. Silent auction ,will from p.m. Tickets are $75 in advance sor $856-8 at the door and can be purchased at museum or at the Harlingen Chamber ,the of Commerce, located at 311 Tyler Ave. ,Call (956) 423-5440 for information.

Oct. 20: Mission Regional Medical Center (MRMC) will host their Ninth Annual Mission Pink 5K Run/Walk at the hospital, 900 S. Bryan Rd. Start time is 8 a.m. for runners and 9 a.m. for walkers. Registration is $20 for cancer survivors and $25, adults 18 and over. Registration for the 1 Mile Run/Walk is $10. Online registration is at https://bit.ly/2zQDnJM. For information, call 956-323-9000 or go to missionrmc.org. Oct. 20: i-theatre at the Tower will host a special one-day showing of UTRGV Theatre’s newest play “Death and the Maiden” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Tower Theater of Weslaco, 120 S. Kansas Ave. Tickets are $10 at www.iloveit.live. Oct. 20-27: The Brownsville Heritage Museum presents the Murder, Mystery, Mayhem Tour from 8-9:30 p.m, at the museum, located at 1325 E. Washington St. Tickets are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Call (956) 548-1313 to register. There is a 25-person limit. The group will explore the Old City Cemetery, where inhabitants will come alive and share their stories of love, deceit and horror during

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Oct. 26: The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “A Harry Potter Halloween,” its second concert of the season at 8 p.m.Friday at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, located at 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. The orchestra is asking concert-goers to attend in their favorite Halloween outfit. Visit www.ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets or call 1-800-745-3000 to order by phone. Oct. 27: Actor and stand-up comedian George Lopez brings his tour to Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69 in Edinburg at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at bertogdenarena.com and at the H-E-B Park box office. Call 956-562-7362 for information. Nov. 2: The McAllen Society for the Performing Arts 2018-19 program McAllen Live! presents Stephen Stills & Judy Collins: Live in Concert at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For general information, pricing and special membership features, go to LiveinMcAllenClub.com. For questions, contact the ticket hotline at 888-200-4035, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3: The City of Harlingen and Harlingen CVB will hold its annual Harlingen Fall Festival from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday at Lon C. Hill Park, located at 1217

Fair Park Blvd. in Harlingen. There will live music, food and business vendors, animal exhibits, carnival rides, pumpkin patch, and so much more! The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce will host a beer garden and there will be live music as well. For more information call Harlingen CVB at (956) 622-5053.

Nov. 7-11 – The 25th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival in Harlingen will be a five-day event, offering 120 field trips for birding enthusiasts, keynotes and presentations, a large trade show, free family activities, silent auction and Texas-friendly socials. There will be a pre-trip to Laredo and post trip to El Cielo Biosphere Reserve. For more information, go to rgvbf.org or call 956-423-5565.

Nov. 9-10: Mariachi Aztlan will hold two concerts at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, located at 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. The Friday performance begins at 7 p.m., the Saturday show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors and can be purchased at www.tickets.vendini.com.

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Welcome to Wild by Nature. My name is Luciano Guerra and this is my weekly nature and wildlife column. As a photographer and a life-long Valley resident, I have been observing and photographing the Rio Grande Valley’s amazing diversity of wildlife for as long as I can remember. From the tiniest and most delicate of the Valley’s butterflies to alligators large enough to kill a man, I have seen most and photographed many of the different species of wildlife that we here in deep south Texas are so fortunate to have all around us. Over the years I have developed a passion for observing and photographing the unique, and all too often elusive, wildlife that inhabits the Rio Grande Valley. In the weeks and months to come, I will be using this column to share this passion with those interested in learning more about the birds, insects, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that inhabit the South Texas thorn scrub as well as nature centers, backyards, parks, and other plac-

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es in the Rio Grande Valley. I will be doing this in several different ways. For example, in each column I will be focusing on a different type or species of wildlife found here in the Rio Grande Valley and I will be sharing interesting facts about each of them. I will also include a photo I have taken of that particular species of wildlife and I will include a photographic tip intended to help those of you that enjoy photographing nature take better photos. I will also be using this column to share information on nature-related activities and events that will be taking place across the Rio Grande Valley, but especially at nature centers, state parks and national wildlife refuges. These include events such as the National Butterfly Center’s Texas Butterfly Festival and the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Activities will include nature walks, outdoor yoga classes and other nature activities, many of which are offered for a minimal entry fee or for free.

In addition, I will use this column to share locations across the Valley where seldom seen or even rare species of wildlife have been observed. By doing so, it is my hope that those of you interested in seeing a rare or unusual species of bird, butterfly or other form of wildlife will have a better chance of observing one firsthand. And for those of you that keep a birding life list, this will increase your chances of adding one or more lifers to your list. So, whether you’re like me and you have a passion for all things wild, or you are simply looking for a nature-related activity to do each weekend, I hope that you will make it a habit to read this column weekly. I will strive to make it interesting, informative and entertaining enough for you to want to do just that. And if I can help you to appreciate the unique and amazing diversity of wildlife that inhabits deep South Texas just a little bit more, I will have succeeded in helping to keep the Rio Grande Valley wild by nature. Upcoming Nature Events Nature related events and activities coming up this month include: • Estero Llano Grande State Park 11th Annual Spooky Science Fest, Butterfly Walk, Fri., Oct. 19, 1:30 pm and Sat., Oct. 20, 6-10 pm. Located at 3301 S. In-

ternational Blvd. (FM 1015), Weslaco, 956-565-3919. • National Butterfly Center Haunted Trails (on Military Rd between Inspiration and Bentsen Palm Rd., Mission) Fri. and Sat., Oct. 26-27, 8 pm-12 am., 956583-5400. • Resaca de la Palma State Park Haunted Trails (1000 New Carmen Ave., Brownsville), Sat., Oct. 27, 6-11 pm, Bike and Bird, Thurs., Oct. 25, 8:30 am, Scat Attack, Sun., Oct. 21, 2:30 pm, and Intro to Birding, Thurs., Oct. 18, 10 am., 956-350-2920. • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center Winged Gala, Fri., Oct. 26, 6:30-9 pm. Located at 6801 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island., 956-761-6801 • McAllen Nature Center Native Plant Tour, Mon., Oct. 22 and 29, 6 pm, Sunset Yoga in the Park, every Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6-7 pm, and Bird and Nature Walk, Wed., Oct. 24 and 31, 8:30-9:30 am. Located at 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen, 956-681-3333. • Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center’s Spectacular Saturdays, Sat., Oct. 27, 8 am. Located at 714 Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg, 956-381-9922. For more information on these and other events and activities taking place this month, contact the nature center hosting them.

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STC Theatre opens 2018-2019 season with Miss Holmes South Texas College (STC) Theatre kicks off its 2018-2019 season this month with Christopher M. Walsh’s play, “Miss Holmes”, inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The production will run from Oct. 1820 at 8 p.m. and will include a matinee at 2 p.m. on Oct. 21. Performances will take place at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts Black Box Studio Theatre located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., in McAllen. Miss Holmes is a “fan fiction” which re-examines the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women. When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector. But Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the criminal to justice. Miss Holmes possesses one of the greatest deductive minds of her generation, but she chafes at the restraints imposed upon her by society. Dr. Watson struggles to make a difference at the only hospital in London that will hire female doctors. General admission tickets cost $5.

Tickets can be purchased one hour before the performance at the box office, or in advance online at https://kioskportal. southtexascollege.edu/marketplace.aspx . Click on the Online Box Office menu item to purchase tickets either for individual performances or for a season pass. For additional information about the show, or for group rates, call (956) 8722301 or email drodri72@southtexascollege.edu or jrodriguez@southtexascollege.edu.

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see 60 or more different species on any given day. Some of the terrain covered in the different field trips include tidal wetlands, riparian forest, brushland and prairie savanna, among others. Those who have taken part in past festivals and have experienced one of the most ecologically diverse areas in North America have discovered U.S. records, super rarities, subtropical strays and butterflies that are only found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Registration for the event is $330 per person and includes: − Three days of workshops and field

trips with transportation and lunch − A welcome reception and orientation on Saturday, with a light dinner − Sunday’s Border Buttermilk Dinner at Fresco − Monday’s Keynote Speaker’s Banquet and silent auction to benefit educational programs People registered from 23 states and four countries last year to take part in the Rio Grande Valley event, which has earned recognition for its butterfly and birding spots. The area is home to more than 1,200 different plant species, 500 bird species, 300 butterfly species and more than 90 dragonfly species. Some of the field trips are provided only on one day. Others have been sold out, but there is still room to register. Following are the one-day-only events and a glance at some of the trips that were still available as of press deadline. Bryant’s Butterflies: Paul and Shelly Bryant began gardening more than a decade ago and established the 1.63-acre nature preserve to provide habitat for birds and butterflies – and more than 185

native plants. This is a Sunday only trip. Riverboat Ride ‘n’ Seek: This trip takes goes to a refuge property around La Lomita Mission, a historical site, and then to the Riverside Club, where Captain Johnny will take passengers on a Rio Grande cruise. This trip is the ultimate one for birders looking to add species to their Mexico and US lists. Far West: This trip leads to guided tour of the gardens at Falcon State Park in western Starr County. New park leadership is paying special attention to the small, but productive, butterfly gardens and 3-mile nature trail in this brushland habitat. Falcon also offers an opportunity to see uncommon birds, such as the Scaled Quail, Varied Bunting and Green Kingfisher. This trip will also visit the Roma Bluffs for a glance at its garden. Of course, each year the Texas Butterfly Festival holds its Community Day and this year is no different, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Families can make their own Banana Brew, young naturalists can attend Butterfly U and other events such as “Wild Things” Arts & Crafts, Hunt the Hackberry Trail and Pin the Tail on the Swallowtail will take place. Vendors and exhibits will also be set up in the Visitor’s Pavilion and in the gardens for this day, during the peak of butterfly season. For a complete schedule of events and workshops and field trips, and to register, visit www.texasbutterflyfestival.com

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Museum honors Smethers family The Troy Wayne Smethers Sr. family will be recognized at a reception at the City of Alamo Museum on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The 6:30 to 8 p.m. event is part of the museum’s on-going recognition of longtime Alamo families who made important contributions to the development of the city. Both Smethers and his first wife, Jimmie Sue Laughlin, lived in Alamo most of their lives and owned the Rio Grande Studio, a professional photography business from 1981 into the first decade of the 2000s. The couple was deeply involved in the community, with Troy serving as an Alamo city commissioner from 1995 to 1999 and was a past president of the Lions Club. Sue was a charter member and later president of the Alamo Chamber of Commerce and also served on the Pharr Chamber of Commerce board. She served

‘Live in McAllen’ brings Broadway and more Season tickets are now on sale for “Live in McAllen.” The McAllen Society for the Performing Arts (MSPA) is proud to announce the return of Live in McAllen, which consists of two series of top flight, live stage entertainment based at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The first series, Broadway in McAllen will bring the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York, including Tony Award Winning musicals “The Sound of Music,” “Kinky Boots,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” and “Chicago: The Musical.” The McAllen Live! Series will bring headliners, family shows, and star attractions of all types, including Seven-time Grammy award winner Buddy Guy: The Legend Live in Concert, singer-songwriter duo Stephen Stills & Judy Collins, the delightful and thrilling Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland, and the exciting spectacular B – The Underwater Bubble Show. Purchasing season tickets will lock in seats for this series of entertainment at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. To order tickets call 888-200-4035, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Email: Ticketorders@liveinmcallen.com; or order online at LiveinMcAllen.com.

w as a City of Alamo Housing commission-t er, was president of the Tri-City Businessn and Professional Women’s Club and oni the board of the American Diabetes As-w sociation. a Troy was 73 when he died in May of 2016, while Sue was 65 when she passedy away in 2008. The couple had a sonp and a daughter, who preceded them inc death, while Troy was survived by threec step-children from his second wife, Min-v erva. W The family has donated several histori-f cal items and other materials to the museum, which will remain on exhibit througha Dec. 31. Troy collected bourbon bottles and created a scrapbook on aviation dating back to 1958. The Alamo Museum is located at 130 s South Eighth Street, Alamo. t v PUBLISHER t From pg. 1 o er temperatures than normal, the first sig-a nificant cool front of the season rolled ina Monday, dropping temperatures from thew 90s to the 60s – about 30 degrees cooler. Nice! The front brought with it rain showers that, as of press time on Monday, were forecast to linger the rest of thet week, while temperatures will graduallyo ease up to abut 76 degrees by the time theV r weekend arrives. p More Winter Texans k Enjoy South Texas All through the last winter season, we kept hearing good reports from the RV resorts that they were seeing more Winter Texans coming down to the Valley. Reservations were up at the parks. Now it’s official. According to the bi-annual Winter Texan Survey report produced by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the number of Winter Texans was 10.4% higher last season. That’s good news, not only for the RV resorts and local businesses that depend on Winter Texans, but for Winter Texans as well. When the RV and mobile home resorts are doing well, they can provide more of the amenities and activities that you all enjoy during your stay here. And, of course, with more folks staying in your park, you have more friends to share the fun times together. And that’s the reason why we’re so glad to see you each year. It just ain’t as much fun when you’re gone. Winter Texans know how to have fun and we’re glad you’re here! We look forward to dropping in at many of the park activities this season, and we want to know if your park is having a special event that we should attend. While we can’t attend every event, we’ll try to come by and take some photos for the Winter Texan Times paper and for our website: www.wintertexantimes.com, See PUBLISHER pg. 15

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From pg. 14 where you can share all the good stuff that’s happening here with your friends up north. Invite them to come down for a visit and thaw out in South Texas this winter, where there’s always something fun to do and friends to share in the good times. For the events we can’t attend, ask your park photographer to email us some photos of your favorite park events, including dances, jams, pancake breakfasts, craft sales, quilting groups and, of course, volunteer service that so many of you do. We’ll put them in our online photo gallery for everybody to see and share. You can email us at news@wintertexantimes.com.

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season that this was a good year in terms of the number of Winter Texan visitors we had either living or visiting the Island,” said Keith Arnold, director of the South Padre Island Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “There was probably a 20 percent increase in visitors. It was a great year….” RGV Activities Attract Winter Texans Having a wide range of winter activities available to participate in is another reason Winter Texans flock to the Valley. According to the Winter Texan report the activities that Winter Texans participated in include visiting flea markets (97.1%), historical sites (90.1%),

festivals (88.4%), musical performances, productions or jam sessions (87.8%), going to the beach (87.1%) and going to wildlife and nature refuges (83.9%). The Other #1 Reason “We hear that the biggest draw to come to the Valley – other than the weather – is the friendliness of the people in the parks. You’re going to know someone real soon if you come to our park,” Fanaselle said. “Plus there is so much going on here – it’s amazing all the things that are available within a 45-minute drive [or less.” “We really do hear that all the time from Winter Texans. Many of them have been to Florida and Arizona and they tell us that the people here in South Texas are so much friendlier. And the fact that the cost of living is much less in South Texas helps them enjoy more with their retirement income. The people and the businesses here truly do welcome Winter Texans – and look forward to them coming to the Valley each fall,” said Jim Brunson, publisher of the Winter Texan Times. The welcome mat is out for you, so come on down and enjoy your winters in deep South Texas.

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Winter Texans are always finding ways to have a good time, like these residents at Alamo Country Club all dressed up in Halloween costumes for a fun event at the club.

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From pg. 9 Nov. 10-11: Harlingen Community Theatre presents “Forever Plaid: The Heavenly Musical Hit on Saturday and Sunday at the Theater, located at 1209 Fair Park Blvd., in Harlingen. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950s nostalgia trip. Tickets are $20 for adults. Box office hours are listed at www.harlingencommunitytheatre.org and on the Facebook page. For more information call (956) 412-7529. Nov. 11: Remember those who have served their country at the Veterans Day March & Ceremony in San Benito. The March of Veterans begins at 8:50 a.m. when veterans and surviving family members are invited to march down Sam Houston Street with a police escort to the San Benito Veterans War Memorial site at the railroad tracks and Rowson Street. For more information, call Victor Garza at 956-399-7464.

Nov. 14: The UTRGV Jazz Combo will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, located at 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. Tickets are $5 for general admission and can be purchased at www.tickets.vedini.com

Nov. 14-18: Neil Simon’s classic play “Barefoot in the Park” will be performed at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre. This is a UTRGV Mainstage production. Show times on all dates are 7:30, except for Sunday 2 p.m. matinees. The box office opens one hour prior to each performance. General admission is $15. For more information or special accommodations, call 956-665-3581 or visit UTRGV.edu/theatre.

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Many Winter Texans come from Big 10 country where they love their sports, especially football and basketball. It’s not unusual to see clusters of Winter visitors scattered throughout the arena to watch the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the single affiliation G-League team for the Houston Rockets. Recently, some big changes have heightened the interest of local basketball fans – and the public in general, as if the traditionally high-scoring, playoff contending squad that has called the Valley home for the past 12 years wasn’t enough. Not only do the Vipers have a new coach, but they have a beautiful new arena. Joseph Blair and this year’s team will christen the new Bert Ogden Arena as home of the Vipers, who moved from their only other home they’ve known, State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. The Vipers home opener is Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, versus the Memphis Hustle, the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies affiliate. I’m looking forward to the season,” Blair said. “I also consider it an honor to be the first coach in the new arena. I’m excited to feel the energy in the arena and the Vipers fans.” The G-League, formerly called the D-League, or Development League, is filled with Big 10 players, some of whom

Winter Texans followed from schools like Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan. Some Vipers players that may seem familiar with fans from the northern states include Cleanthony Early, from Wichita State University, Monte Morris, from Iowa State, or Darius Morris, from Michigan. This year’s schedule features a total of 50 games, including 24 home games at Bert Ogden Arena, 24 games on the road and two games at the NBA G League Showcase. The Vipers’ first road trip of the season is Nov. 9 at Memphis. Then, RGV returns home for a pair of games versus Austin and Stockton November 15 and 17.

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES sus Delaware. The Vipers will also host the Ninth Annual All-Valley Showcase the afternoon of March 23. Top RGV high school boys and girls will compete, east against the west, prior to the Vipers final regular-season home game versus Sioux Falls SkyForce. The Bert Ogden Arena will have an 8,000-seat capacity for Viper home games. The arena will feature a 20-foot by 40-foot hung scoreboard and digital ribbon board throughout the arena. Fans will experience a modern state-ofthe-art facility that will have 87 points of sale for concessions and six full bars. In addition to the traditional concession stands, three restaurants will also call Bert Ogden Arena “home.” These include; Taco Palenque, Il Forno Pizzeria and Kumori Sushi. “We are very excited about the Vipers finally having a permanent place to call home,” Vipers CEO Rene Borrego said. “Having 14 Friday and Saturday home games alone will be a huge difference maker for the organization. This is the best schedule the Vipers have ever had. We have been working hard to also improve the fan experience when they come to our games. We can’t wait to get started. Season tickets for the Vipers 201819 season are on sale now at (956) 9721144 or the RGV Vipers official website. The complete 2018-19 schedule can be found at www.rgvipers.com.

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Victoria Palms celebrates ballroom renovations

DONNA – Victoria Palms RV Resort Inn and Suites celebrated ballroom renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in September. New carpeting, soundproof walls, repainting of ceiling tiles and sconces along with a new hardwood floor, are all part of the ongoing improvements at the Winter Texan resort, restaurant and inn. The facility is used for events, shows and dinners for both non-residents and more than 2,000 park residents. “ELS has invested roughly $120,000 in our Grande Ballroom the past two years,” said Art Kalifa, Director of Sales and Marketing. “We are happy with the outcome of our ballroom.” Next on the wish list is focusing on the Victoria Restaurant. “I believe if we continue to produce year over year growth, the bosses will help us with the changes we are looking for,” Kalifa said. “The support from our customers is going to be the key to fueling these changes.” Victoria Palms is located at 602 N. Victoria Road.

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Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Reveals How to Naturally Heal Back Pain and Sciatica For Good Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling into your butt, groin or down your leg? Does your back ever “go out” if you move the wrong way? Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it? If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) – the Lower Back and Sciatica Workshop may be a life changing event for you... Hello, Back pain and sciatica can completely ruin your life. I’ve seen it many times. • It can make you lean on the shopping cart when walking through the grocery store (how embarrassing)… • It can take your focus away on enjoying your life…like spending time with your children or grandchildren… • It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do… • It can ruin your travel plans… • And it can take away your ability to live life…having to rely on others…or to wait for you to sit down for a minute. Here at Pure Physical Therapy, the Sciatica and Lower Back Specialists have helped 100’s of people from right here in McAllen, and the rest of Hidalgo County who have suffered needlessly with lower back pain and sciatica. It’s our SPECIALTY. By request, I’m hosting a Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop here at Pure Physical Therapy in McAllen Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 10:00am How Do I Register for the Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop? Call our office to register at (956) 994-8880, or go to this link http://www.pure-physicaltherapy.com/sciatica When you register, we will mail you The Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Worksheet which you will bring with you to the event. We only have 40 seats available for the event…and this will be promoted on Face Book and mailed out to the general public. So if you would like to attend, be sure to register now…Call (956) 994-8880. How Much Is It to Attend? The event is FREE. Please call to register as spots fill fast. If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make which actually stops them from healing… • The 3 Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and Sciatica… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • How a problem in your back can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your leg… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.

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Sandcastle Days at South Padre Island One of many reasons why Winter Texans enjoy coming to South Texas each winter is to spend a day at the beach. South Padre Island has many different events throughout the winter and one of our favorites is Sandcastle Days. This year’s Sandcastle Days was held October 4-7 at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill. Sand sculpture artists from around the world converge on South Padre Island to compete in this event, which has become a qualifying event for the World Championship of Sand Sculpting.

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La Grange, TX—The Texas Quilt Museum presents three exhibits this fall, including one by a legendary artist and innovator Kaffe Fassett. They will run Oct. 4-Dec. 23. Texas Quilt Museum is located in La Grange, north of I-10 about halfway between San Antonio and Houston. Kaffe Fassett’s love of color imbues his designs in knitwear, needlepoint, and patchwork, as can be seen in the exhibit Bold By Design: Kaffe Fassett Quilts. It will feature 23 of his works from his prolific library of patchwork and quilting publications. Famous worldwide as a textile and quilt artist as well as teacher of design and color theory, Kaffe Fassett has published more than 30 books, sharing his craft with quilters around the globe. Next, Selections from Light Show by the Contemporary Quilt Art Association demonstrates that the quality of reflected light from textile sources can provide a special type of luster, with the finishing process of the fabrics imparting a subtle sheen. The 12 works in this exhibit demonstrate that quilting stitches often enhance the nuances of light seen in textile art. And finally, traditional quilters have long utilized hexagons in their creations. Our exhibit Dazzling Millefiori Quilts appeals to the resurgence of interest in this single-shape style. The museum is featur-

ing a unique selection of colorful hexagon-based quilts in this exhibit. All of the 14 works on display are based on designs from Katja Marek’s project book, The New Hexagon: 52 Blocks to English Paper Piece, with the artists hailing from California, Missouri, Nevada, and Texas. The Texas Quilt Museum is located at 140 W. Colorado St., La Grange, TX 78945. It is open Thursdays-Saturdays from 10 am-4 pm, and Sundays from Noon-4 pm. Visit TexasQuiltMuseum.org.

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