- 1. Explore Mission’s history through the clothing of its people
- (Around Town)
- ... and every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend and discover how clothing tells the story of our city. For more information about the exhibition, ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 2. Brownsville is rich with history
- (Around Town)
- When talking about Brownsville museums, you can’t talk about just one. Brownsville has the Heritage Museum, Stillman House Museum, the Historic Brownsville Museum, Costumes of the Americas Museum, and ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 3. Weslaco Museum is full of history, culture, and tradition
- (Around Town)
- Weslaco loves its history, and one visit to the Weslaco Museum is all it takes to see how proud the city is of its rich history full of culture and tradition. The museum is conveniently located downtown, ...
- Created on 11 November 2025
- 4. Experience life along the San Antonio River through history
- (Entertainment)
- GOLIAD COUNTY – Goliad State Park will host its annual “Rio! Rio!” event on November 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Espiritu Santo. This special event offers visitors the chance to step back in time ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 5. Sift through South Texas ancient history at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- Quinta Mazatlán is excited to welcome, Nick Morales, resident geologist of South Texas and Northern Mexico specializing in mineralogy, local geology and lithic (stone) artifacts, Thursday March 6, 6 to ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 6. TSC’s Living History Day brings the past into the present
- (Around Town)
- Texas Southmost College will host its latest installment of its beloved Living History Day on Saturday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the TSC South Hall Lawn. The event is free and open to the ...
- Created on 30 January 2025
- 7. The blessings of history and travel
- (Column: On The Road)
- We are truly blessed. A few weeks ago, a customer came into my office with a different request. Where would I suggest that he relocate as he did not like the way our country was heading. What would you ...
- Created on 14 January 2025
- 8. Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Corby Vinson shares his story of service
- (Around Town)
- AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce another installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history ...
- Created on 07 November 2024
- 9. Farm Life in South Texas to explore Valley’s agricultural history
- (Around Town)
- ... museum’s collections. All are welcome to record their story. Light lunch featuring produce from the Hub of Prosperity Farm will be served. On the last day, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Victory ...
- Created on 07 March 2024
- 10. Ranch Fest to highlight ranch culture and history
- (Entertainment)
- Experience ranch life and culture during Ranch Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 10, at the Museum of South Texas History. Ranch life and culture demonstrations such as rope making, roping ...
- Created on 08 February 2024
- 11. History of Texas and the RGV
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... not like paying taxes to that government - our capitol, Saltillo was just too far away. So, we rebelled, and another war ensued. No doubt you know that story. Finally, Texas becomes an independent state. ...
- Created on 07 March 2023
- 12. Rio Grande Valley golf courses steeped in rich history
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- It’s starting to feel like spring, and for us, that means golf – even if you can play it nearly year-round in the South Texas climate. Each spring we ask our readers to vote for their favorite gold courses. ...
- Created on 28 February 2023
- 13. Rio Grande Valley golf courses steeped in rich history
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- It’s almost spring, and for us, that means golf – even if you can play it nearly year round in the South Texas climate. Each spring we ask our readers to vote for their favorite gold courses. The Valley ...
- Created on 21 February 2023
- 14. Uncovering the real story
- (Column: On The Road)
- It's a small, small world! Just last week I received an e-mail directing me to an article presented by the British Broadcasting Company. The Rio Grande Valley and the story of Rio Rico made the news all ...
- Created on 21 February 2023
- 15. Everyone has a fishing story
- (Around Town)
- ... an expensive trolling motor into the lake. A really heartbreaking way to start a camping trip. Then, the rest of the story In May of 2018, I was fishing with my older adult son, Dave. We were fishing ...
- Created on 14 February 2023
- 16. Heritage and History Day returns to MOSTH
- (Around Town)
- The Museum of South Texas History presents Heritage and History Day scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 11. The community event highlights the culture of South Texas peoples through regional ...
- Created on 07 February 2023
- 17. Enjoy the lights and history of the RGV
- (Column: On The Road)
- What a magical time of year. This is a time when traditions are born, and memories are made. It is a time of giving, a time of sharing, a time of remembering. Maybe your memories go back a long, long time ...
- Created on 06 December 2022
- 18. Pen-and-ink drawings showcase borderland history
- (Around Town)
- EDINBURG, Texas — A new temporary exhibit titled “Borderlands-An Illustrated History by José Cisneros” will open in the Cell Block Gallery in the 1910 Jail at the Museum of South Texas History on Tuesday, ...
- Created on 28 June 2022
- 19. Author chronicles family history in South Texas
- (Around Town)
- The Museum of South Texas History kicks off the 2022 Sunday Speaker Series with a book presentation and signing featuring Robert Saldaña at 2 p.m. on Jan. 16 at MOSTH in Edinburg. Saldaña’s book titled, ...
- Created on 11 January 2022
- 20. STC Library looks at history of the Rio Grande Valley in new Civil War exhibit
- (Around Town)
- The South Texas College Library Art Gallery continues its monthly spring semester series, “Parallels”, with a traveling exhibit on the Civil War and its impact on the border region. South Texas College’s ...
- Created on 13 April 2021
