by Eryn Reddell Wingert Photos courtesy of Tropic Star Clown Troupe In 1996, Velma Seutter came up with an idea to cheer up residents of Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr. Gathering up a group of friends, she created a clown troupe. The troupe started with about six performers, gradually growing to more than 25….
by Ric Cavazos | Photos courtesy of Small Model Aircraft Society of Harlingen The sounds of vintage World War II planes flying over his boyhood home in Harlingen inspired a love of aviation for a young Pat Reilly. They were the prime years of the Confederate Air Force era at the Harlingen airport in the…
by Eryn Reddell Wingert | Photos courtesy of Joyce and Jimmy Hansen She had been a pastor’s wife; his weekends were spent playing music in bars. She loves the dance floor; he was used to the stage. But a mutual love of music–and a God wink–brought Joyce and Jimmy Hansen together. Missouri seemed colder the…
by Eryn Reddell Wingert | Photos courtesy of Tom Routh Pitching horseshoes is a game of warriors. The sport dates back to the Roman Empire, according to the National Horseshoe Pitching Association’s (NHPA) website, horseshoepitching.com, which references “soldiers pitched horseshoes discarded from the horses used to drive their chariots.” There’s a warrior right here in…
Owning vs. Leasing in 55+ Communities: Key Differences to Consider When choosing a 55+ community, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to buy a home where you own the land or one where you lease the lot. Both options offer unique advantages depending on your lifestyle, financial goals, and long-term plans. Here’s a quick breakdown…
by Kristi Collier Let me start by offering a quick disclaimer: I’m not retired. Unfortunately, I’m far from it. And, I’ve never been to retirement destinations in Arizona or Florida, so I have nothing to base this column on except the conversations I’ve had over the last 15+ years with the hundred-thousand-plus (yes, 100,000+) Winter Texans who…
Story and Photos by Eryn Reddell Wingert The Snow to Sun shuffleboard courts were packed the first Thursday in November, as day two of the Venis Hall Shuffleboard Tournament commenced. The tournament’s namesake was in the ranks, playing in row six. He looked like all of the other men taking part–jeans, tennis shoes, ball cap–whistling…
by Alden “Ace” Moore As a working mother in the 1990s, Pam Jablonski couldn’t wait to escape Wisconsin’s icy cold winter and visit her parents in Brownsville. Bob and Lynn Bloedorn had retired and were spending their winters in Palm Resaca Park. Bob loved the culture of the area, the beauty of the park, the…
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