Nothing beats a South Texas sunset

Spotted in the RGV | South Padre Island, TX | Exclusive to Welcome Home RGV

Photo and blurb by Eryn Reddell Wingert

Nothing beats a South Texas sunset, whether it’s over brushland, a palm tree-lined horizon, or the Laguna Madre–the bay that separates South Texas from South Padre Island. The fall offers some of the most beautiful opportunities to witness richly colored skies. This particular moment captures the sun setting beyond the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway and a wind turbine farm.

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South Padre Island: The Birding Hub of South Texas

Courtesy of South Padre Island CVB Eco-tourism plays a vital role in attracting visitors to South Padre Island. One of our major eco-tourism centers is the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary. Their facility is the prime hub for birdwatching in South Texas. The facility is home to 43 acres of wetlands,…

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Hummingbirds cause a stir

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,…

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Spotted in the RGV: Mexican bluewing butterfly

Mission, TX | Photo and blurb by Eryn Reddell Wingert The Mexican bluewing butterfly ranges can be found from South and Central America to Mexico but also in the Rio Grande Valley. This particular one was spotted at the National Butterfly Center in Mission. Dozens of species of butterflies take advantage of the center’s native…

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A Park Full of Character – While Reinforcing It

Sunday Drive to La Feria by Gretchen Losi There’s a park in La Feria that pays tribute, through its hand-painted murals, to the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The park opened in 2008 as a labor of love between the City and Mary Garcia’s fourth-grade class, before being renamed…

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Estero Llano – Let’s Go!

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,…

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Sand dollars, sunsets, and serenity

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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