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Published: Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:55
Most golf courses, but not all, have signature holes, a hole where challenging meets aesthetic beauty. Most of these lean more toward scenery and difficulty, but they can certainly have a mixture of both.
Today, this is the last part in our three-part series looking at some of the amazing signature holes across the Rio Grande Valley
Tierra Santa Golf Club, Weslaco
Courses have their signature holes and golfers have their signature holes – sometimes the two don’t match. That usually has something to do with what score you’re penciling in. The No. 14 par-5 at Tierra Santa can leave you breathless, literally. No matter how you do on this hole, it’s one you’re going to remember.
As the signature hole of the gorgeous and well-maintained course, it stretches from the tips for 610 yards. Lucky for you there are several sets of tips to go from. Still, you want to hit your drive a good 260, which leaves your second shot into the slight dogleg right another full swing away.
There’s a lake on the right side and bunkers surrounding the green. It’s one of several holes that this course will make you use a handful of the clubs in your bag. Of course, hitting from different tees just brings different challenges, but that’s what makes this hole so special.
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Published: Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:50
The joy of giving can be found during any time you choose to give. But, during the holiday season, make that joy even brighter. It is a time when we get to really see the fruits of our labor. Whether we are giving presents to the less fortunate, donating books to a school, helping an organization with meals, or volunteering at the food bank.
We have already mentioned a few places to give to during this holiday season. The shoebox drop offs are wrapping up this year, but there are still ways to give online. You can visit the Operation Christmas Child at www.samaritanspurse.org and find out how you can still pack a shoebox online to give to a child this holiday season. If you have sent a box, there are ways to follow where your box went as well. And there are directions and tips on how to host your own party so you can start prepping for next year.
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Published: Thursday, 28 November 2024 09:48
The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Fernando Alvarez Vietnam Story,” a documentary featuring Rio Grande Valley native Fernando Alvarez, at 2 p.m., December 1.
This half-hour documentary is a story of courage and emotions from the perspective of Alvarez, who served in the Vietnam War. In the documentary, Alvarez shares his journey in enlisting, the trials he faced in Vietnam and adjusting to a new life back in the United States. However, Alvarez soon realized that his military service caused symptoms of post-traumatic stress. After the documentary screening, Alvarez will host a Q&A with the audience. Several personal items from Alvarez’s military tours in Vietnam will also be on display.
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Published: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 18:09
Some more cities are having festive holiday celebrations between now and December 7. Most of our Valley cities light up their city Christmas trees by December 7, and here is another group that are turning on their holiday lights soon.
The City of Port Isable will have their 16th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Hometown Holiday Street Parade on Saturday, December 7. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. It will start at Laguna Madre Youth Center and end at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center. The tree lighting will be held afterwards at 7 p.m. at Beulah Lee Park where there will be performances, vendors, Santa, and more.
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Published: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 14:29
Most golf courses, but not all, have signature holes, a hole where challenging meets aesthetic beauty. Most of these lean more toward scenery and difficulty, but they can certainly have a mixture of both.
Today, we have the second part in our three-part series looking at some of the amazing signature holes across the Rio Grande Valley
River Bend Golf Club, Brownsville
River Bend is the real-life version of “don’t judge a book by its cover.”
When you first look at the course, it looks nice. When you play it, however, its looks, layout and play will make you scratch your head during several holes.
It is scenic, it is pleasant, and it can easily lull you into a false sense of security by its uniqueness.
It has plenty of challenging holes, including the 397-yard par 4, where the different sets of tees put golfers at different angles heading to the hole. The fairway also inclines, and you almost feel like you’re teeing off from a bowl.
Read more: Lower Valley golf courses offer scenic holes
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Published: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 13:56
The Holidays are here, and everyone in the Valley is ready to celebrate. Cities are having Christmas Tree Lightings, parades, Christmas markets and more to get you ready for the joyful spirit of Christmas.
Mercedes will be having their Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, November 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature food, music, games and shopping. It will be held at 520 E. 2nd St., at the Mercedes Civic Center.
The City of Weslaco and Weslaco Chamber of Commerce invite you to celebrate the holidays with them. Weslaco’s Holiday Kickoff: Tree lighting and holiday market starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 22. It will be held at the Weslaco City Hall, 255 S. Kansas Ave.
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Published: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 13:54
The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses to the Annual Mission Health and Wellness Fair that will be held on Thursday, December 5, and Friday, December 6. The event will be held at the Mission Event Center from 7 to 11:30 a.m. In partnership with Mission Regional Medical Center, they’re providing free services that include blood exams, bone density tests, blood circulation checks, stroke risk assessments, and more to the community.
There are still booth opportunities available for the event.
There are several reasons why you should join them for this year’s health and wellness fair. There will be an opportunity to connect with the Mission community and show your support, as well as a networking opportunity to meet potential customers, partners, and fellow Chamber members. Local businesses can contribute to the community’s health and well-being with free medical services. Of course, marketing gives you a chance to showcase your business to a captive audience.
For booth information or other inquiries, contact the chamber at candance@missionchamber.com. For additional information, call (956) 585-2727.
The cottages of Holiday Village Brownsville are back at Dean Porter Park and are being prepared for the 15th annual yuletide event. With several new and updated displays, this year there will be over 30 fully decorated cottages lining the sidewalks.
The City of Edinburg is welcoming the holiday season with the Miracle on McIntyre celebration, a two-day festive extravaganza that will bring the community together for a series of holiday events sure to spread joy and Christmas cheer.
Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off now during National Collection Week, which runs through November 25. There are more than 4,700 drop-off locations open around the country.
