Winter Texans: News

JAMS >>Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo, (956) 283-1771. Wednesdays- Music jams 1-3 p.m. with snacks & coffee available.   >>Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Road, Alamo, (956) 783-5440. Tuesdays- Jams at...... Full story

SALES >> Bentsen Grove Resort, (956) 585-0703, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission. Nov. 12 — Craft show from  8:30 a.m. to noon with breakfast of biscuits and sausage gravy available from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Lunch available from 11...... Full story

CHURCH   Alamo Palms RV Park, 1341 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Alamo, (956) 787-7571. Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Pastor Brian Dent through Mar. 27.   Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Road, Alamo, (956)...... Full story

MEETINGS   >> >> Air Traffic Controllers and other retired CAA/FAA employees meet for breakfast at the Echo Hotel dining room, 1903 S. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month through April....... Full story

 Church   Alamo Palms RV Park, 1341 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Alamo, (956) 787-7571. Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Pastor Brian Dent through Mar. 27.   Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Road, Alamo,...... Full story

DANCES Alamo Palms Park, 1341 W. Bus. 83, Alamo, (956) 787-7571. Thursdays- Thursday night dances from 7 to 10 p.m. with Sweetwater. BYOB, setups available, singles welcome and admission is $4 through the end of March.   Alamo Rec Veh Park,...... Full story

Meetings   >> >> Alcoa Retirees will meet for lunch at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 12. Spouses and friends are welcome. For more information, call Pat at (956) 687-5367. Air Traffic...... Full story

DANCES >> Aladdin Villas, 1415 W. Aladdin Villas Blvd., Mission (956) 519-7516. All dances are from 7 to 10 p.m. with fun door prizes and ice. Set ups available. Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve dance with doors opening at 7 p.m. and...... Full story

McALLEN — Traveling into Mexico has been one of the main draws for many Winter Texans, whether it’s to buy cheap prescription medicine or to sip discount margaritas in Nuevo Progreso.But officials say crossing over is riskier than it has...... Full story

McALLEN — Bronze statues have popped up across McAllen this year, thanks to a local sculptor.A firefighter, comforting two girls, sits outside the fire administration building on North 21st Street. An irrigation worker walks along Nolana...... Full story

EDINBURG — The town square across from the Hidalgo County Courthouse is packed each month with vendors selling all sorts of wares.Shoppers are likely to find anything from fresh produce to handmade crafts to antique items at Edinburg Market...... Full story

Tom and Martha Preston and other Winter Texans like them remain among the Rio Grande Valley’s best assets.In the first six weeks of their annual sojourn to the Valley, Tom Preston says, their free time has gone toward shopping and eating...... Full story

Winter is a beautiful time for the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.Birds flock to the lush landscape, regional plants bloom along the plentiful biking trails and Assistant Park Superintendent Jennifer Hall greets a cavalry of Winter Texan...... Full story

South Texas escaped much of the brunt of this year Atlantic hurricane season, which ends Nov. 30.But forecasters predict the Rio Grande Valley’s summer rainfall will contribute to an unusually dry and warm winter near the border.Only two...... Full story

Winter Texans who already are returning to the Rio Grande Valley in large numbers this year for their annual cold-weather migration are finding that they missed a lot of big local news ranging from storms and flooding to political corruption...... Full story