Winter Texan Times

“Meet the Blues” community event coming to Kingsville April 17th

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:25:07 -0500

Kingsville - The City of Kingsville and the Kingsville Visitor’s Center invite residents and visitors to attend Meet the Blues, a free community event celebrating aviation, service, and community pride ahead of the upcoming Wings Over South Texas Air Show.

Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:15:23 -0500

Spring migration is sweeping across Texas, and barn swallows are already scouting porches, barns, overhangs and eaves for nesting sites. Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin nesting.

Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year Contest opens statewide

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:10:48 -0500

SAN ANTONIO – Wildlife in Focus (WIF) is inviting Texans of all ages to step outside, look closer, and share what they see. The nonprofit organization announced the inaugural Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year contest, a new statewide competition designed to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and conservation of Texas wildlife and wild places.

El Valle del Sol and El Valle de Luna celebrate service and fellowship

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:20:29 -0500

The El Valle del Sol and El Valle de Luna community members recently gathered for several memorable events celebrating service and fellowship.

Tip O Texas had an exciting season

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:02 -0500

Jennifer Kirkland, of Tip O Texas, on a Tour of Ancestral Spirits in Roma, TX. There were three different tastings of Mescal and visitors learned the history of this type of tequila.

Mission Lions Club celebrates 100 years of service

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:45:31 -0500

The Mission Lions Club proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating 100 years of service to the Mission community and the Rio Grande Valley. This special milestone will be marked with a Community Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lions Park (1500 E. Kika de la Garza Loop) in Mission.

Bentsen State Park announces April events

graphics@wintertexantimes.com (graphics) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:50:34 -0500

Peak season at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is winding down, but there are still a lot of things happening at the park. This month, the park is featuring some of their usual programs as well as a couple of special events.