Nothing beats a South Texas sunset

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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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Spotted in the RGV: Rockets

Photo by Eryn Reddell Wingert Rockets and a launch site–in the distance–are relatively new to the Rio Grande Valley landscape. It’s all part of SpaceX, located at Boca Chica Beach near Brownsville. Since setting up shop, so to speak, the SpaceX community (the company’s website and avid followers) refer to the area as Starbase. This…

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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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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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The Great Salt Lake…of South Texas

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…

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Spotted in the RGV: Turk’s Cap

by Eryn Reddell Wingert The bright red blooms of the Turk’s Cap attract battling hummingbirds year-round in South Texas. The plant is easy to grow, with little or no water needed, once established. It enjoys shade and even blooms well throughout the summer. It is a host plant for butterflies, too. The plant is 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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