by Eryn Reddell Wingert
Tamales are a holiday tradition in South Texas. Families typically serve homemade or locally purchased tamales on Christmas Eve, but they’re a delicious option throughout the holiday season. Savory flavors include chicken and cheese, spicy pork, cream cheese and jalapeño; sweet varieties include fruit, nuts, and sweet cream cheese. Pro tip when serving tamales: Provide a plate or bowl for the corn husks.
Hello Travel Friends, Boats and the holidays don’t always go together, but here in South Texas, we do things a little differently. The SPI Lighted Boat Parade is an annual event showcasing local boats with their halls decked in sparkling Christmas lights. People watch the Parade along the bay while enjoying dinner or a drink….
Story and photos by Eryn Reddell Wingert It’s a colorful time of year in South Texas. Bougainvilleas are in bloom, birds and butterflies are migrating, and Dia de los Muertos celebrations are plentiful. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a more positive take on death. Celebrated in Mexico and commemorated November…
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan Treat yourself to a South Padre Island holiday getaway on Texas’ best beach. Kick off the holidays with a four-day, fun-filled weekend for visitors of all ages. Get in the holiday spirit and join us for a special Tree Lighting Ceremony at the South Padre Island Multi-Modal Facility. Enjoy…
Story by Ric Cavazos Holiday Village Brownsville is whimsical with all the trappings and decorations of Christmas interspersed with historical representations of its host city. For six weeks every holiday season, Dean Porter Park comes alive with nearly three dozen cottages filling the green space between the Camille Lightner Playhouse and the Children’s Museum of…