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pgs. 10 - 11 Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 34, No. 10 © 2021 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Rina’s Ramblings
We have had several calls and emails about where the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed. This is such a rapidly changing fluid situation that it is not feasible for us to disseminate this information in print. To stay up to date on this, please follow our Facebook and website for any updates. Also subscribe to our email newsletter. We will post information as new opportunities to book an appointment arise. We would encourage you to only use locations that are scheduling appointments for vaccines to ensure that you receive a vaccine and that your time is not wasted, and you do not step into a situation where you are exposed by waiting in a long line. In the meantime, check with your local pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, and county/city websites. Be sure to ask about any requirements before you arrive. For example, I had a conversation with Jaime Barrera at Richard’s See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 24
UVAL member exhibit open
The Upper Valley Art League of Mission (UVAL) has re-opened its gallery doors to the public after being closed for eight months. See UVAL pg. 15 INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds
p 10 p 17 p 18 p 13 p 19 p 20
McAllen’s historic growth continues today
McAllen has a long history even before it was officially incorporated on February 20, 1911. Some records have the development of the city going as far back as 1767 when some land grants were granted to Juan Antonio Villarreal and Antonio Gutierrez by the Spanish crown. The City of McAllen was developed from parts of these grants. Although, some of the dates might be skewed, most of the history of McAllen was gathered by the McAllen Library years ago before being shared with the McAllen Heritage Center when they opened. The Center says the information might not reflect full or fully accurate information, but it is as close as they have to the history and development of the City of McAl-
Casa De Palmas
See MCALLEN pg. 8
The Valley’s traveling Veggie Man
He goes by “Pineapple Joe,” or “Big Joe.” At Canyon Lake RV Resort, on the marker board outside the dining hall, it simply reads: 4 p.m. - Veggie Man. All of those monikers represent Jose Ybarra and for 21 years he has driven his portable market stand filled with produce and more to Winter Texan parks across the Rio Grande Valley. He brings good deals, fresh vegetables, fruits and more and when his truck appears in a park/resort, the lines start growing. While the coronavirus pandemic has restructured the way people live, See VEGGIE MAN pg. 14
Veggie Man