Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan Erica Barrera wrote “Getting Ready for the Fall Bird Migration” in the November 27, 2024, issue of Welcome Home Winter Texan. This list of birding hotspots is a companion piece to that story. Both the story and this list of hotspots first appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of…
by Ric Cavazos The Veterans of Foreign Wars post on the Harlingen/San Benito line saw its first veteran on the eve of World War II and got firmly established in the aftermath of the great war. The 80-year-old-plus facility is roomy enough. It includes long tables and chairs tucked in and ready for patrons when…
By Sarah Denzer I grew up going to Salt Lake City every year for spring break to ski–and in the summers to visit my grandparents. One of the must-do activities in that area is visiting the Great Salt Lake. After living here in the Valley for a few years, I heard about La Sal Del…
Being so close to the border, we have the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with all of the vibrant aspects of Hispanic culture. I’m fascinated by the magnificent colors and intricate designs of the garments worn for traditional ceremonies and special occasions. Did you know there is a new museum in Brownsville that highlights just that?…
by Gretchen Losi There are so many little towns in the Rio Grande Valley that still maintain their original charm and personality. Edcouch shouldn’t be missed. The historic downtown has several original buildings peppering the landscape, giving it that old-timey, western feel we love so much. While many sit vacant, yearning for the next chance…
by Gretchen Losi Cooler days are approaching, which has Mother Nature calling many of us to get out and explore. Listen carefully and you might get the call to “Estero Llano.” The name loosely translates into ‘swamp land’–but don’t be fooled. This 230-acre state park is home to countless alligators, snakes, native flora and fauna,…
Story and Photos by Eryn Reddell Wingert “Honestly, I never knew that Texas had shrimp!” Janette Baertsch Janette Baertsch’s upfront declaration made the recent visit to Brownsville’s Texas Gold wild-caught Gulf shrimp all the more intriguing. Baertsch is originally from the Texas Hill Country. She and her husband, Orin, moved from San Diego to the…
by Eryn Reddell Wingert The small, brick-paved courtyard behind the historic Stillman House in Brownsville is home to various plants, including sage, banana, and yucca. The house dates back to 1850, when Charles and Elizabeth Stillman rented it from builder-owner Henry Miller. The home’s namesake only lived there for three years; the Trevino family owned…
Hello Travel Friends, Did you know the largest and most comprehensive stained-glass museum in the United States is right here in San Juan? The Gelman Stained Glass Museum is home to 174 sets of stained glass dating back to the 19th century. These beautiful works of art have been salvaged from churches around the country…
Let’s Go to the Jetties! by Gretchen Losi The Rio Grande Valley is home to a strip of island so thin you barely get sun-kissed walking from the bay side to the gulf. But after one visit, you’ll be hooked for life. At only 1.8 miles wide, South Padre Island holds a plethora of…
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