It’s Fiesta Season! THROUGH ERYN’S LENS!
Capturing our Winter Texans as we welcome them back to the RGV! See photos on page 11.
• • • January 2, 2019 UPCOMING VALLEY EVENTS! www.welcomehomergv.com BON APPETIT! Check out this week’s listings of what’s happening in the RGV!
Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares a sweet cookie bar recipe!
See calendar starting on page 18.
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Try this recipe on page 31.
VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 11 • January 2, 2019 • • • your official connection to the rio grande valley • • •
hello FROM KRISTI
I don’t know about you, but ringing in the new year with all of you is more than I could have ever asked for. Luckily, we had a bit of time to rest up over the holidays for the hectic months ahead, as January brings a flurry of activity--places to go and people to see--which, I’m sure you will agree, is far better than snow flurries! Probably the most exciting thing January brings is the muchanticipated Winter Texan Expo. Our team works year round to put on this special party, just for you! We have an incredible entertainment lineup, a bunch of your favorite vendors, and a few surprises up our sleeves, too! Admission is free and so’s the parking, so come on out and join us for what will most certainly be THE biggest party to celebrate our Winter Texans! We are so happy you’re here, and we can hardly wait to see you at the WTE! • We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi
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You’re gonna love it at Don Wes! Story and Photos by Eryn Reddell-Wingert
“H
ave you been to the Don Wes? Go! You’re going to love it!” If you’ve heard this before, take the advice and go! The Don Wes Flea Market is one of the Valley’s best-kept secrets, and everyone should know about it. The open-air market is nestled between Business 83 and Expressway 83 on Victoria Road in Donna, just beyond a short, palm-tree-lined drive.
One of the first booths you will see upon entering the “Don Wes,” as it is called by those already in-the-know, is a large fruit stand. You will find bins filled with colorful, seasonal fruit, including pineapple, which the vendor will quickly peel on the spot and package up. DON WES CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 >>
Special to Welcome Home RGV
Last
It will be a party to remember!
year, approximately 8,000 seniors attended the Welcome Home RGV Winter Texan Expo at the McAllen Convention Center. This year we’re expecting the party to be even bigger! Mark your calendars now for January 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Winter Texan Expo will be held at the
McAllen Convention Center again this year and is being presented by South Texas Health System. Although it is called Winter Texan Expo, all seniors in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to our party! WINTER TEXAN EXPO 2019 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 >>