by Ric Cavazos The 20-foot-high mural in downtown Mercedes that’s located on West 3rd Street will make you slow down to take a better look. It’s a Western-style mural featuring cowboys on horseback riding with a fury in pursuit of a fleeing black bull. There’s dust flying in the background as the vaqueros ride hard…
By Ric Cavazos The 30 handcrafted boots standing nearly six feet tall on Mercedes Street corners and roadways represent the city’s western heritage and its connection to early Rio Grande Valley history. The Mid-Valley city was founded in the early 1900s by a land company. The American Rio Grande Land & Irrigation Company in setting…
There’s excitement in the air as hummingbirds cause quite a stir during their fall migration. It’s a simple joy for those who find the small–but mighty–critters entertaining to watch. Their migration is a precursor to winter visitors arriving in droves! If you’re already in South Texas or plan to arrive during the month of October,…
The City of Brownsville is home to a small, but oh-so-worth-a-visit museum, Costumes of the Americas Museum. This little museum offers vibrant exhibits of textiles, accessories, and folk art on a rotating basis, so plan on visiting again and again. Located in the Mitte Cultural District, bookend your stop with a visit to the Brownsville…
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