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1. Let’s learn some Spanish rules: (Column: On The Road); ... and those words don't go by the rules. One of the words that I hear mispronounced over and over is the name of one of the states in Mexico. The capital of the state has the same name. Have you guessed the ...; Created on 17 November 2025
2. Texas’ Reigning Monarchs: (Around Town); ... the many towns and cities along the Monarchs’ route, Mission, Texas, stands out. Often referred to as the "butterfly capital of the USA," Mission has embraced its role in the preservation of the Monarch. ...; Created on 24 October 2024
3. Enjoy your drive, but please come back: (Column: On The Road); ... and see some early blooming bluebonnets. Did you know that the bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas? If you happen through Schulenburg, that town is the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas. In fact, Schulenburg ...; Created on 21 March 2024
4. Airport has nonstop service to Austin: (Around Town); ... to Austin. This route will connect our McAllen community with business, educational opportunities, and family and friends. This new convenient non-stop service to the Texas’ capital was much needed, and ...; Created on 22 December 2023
5. Harvesting Texas traditions: (Around Town); ... must-do each season. If you journey westward in our state far enough, you may find yourself in the "Pumpkin Capital of the USA," Floydada, Texas. Every fall, thousands rush to Floydada's annual Punkin' ...; Created on 25 October 2023
6. Stop and smell the roses on your way: (Column: On The Road); ... Texan, or just stay longer, then why not join the group on the Labor Day Weekend to the Polka Mass in Schulenburg. If you elect to strike out on your own, then remember that LaGrange, the Barbeque Capital ...; Created on 28 March 2023
7. Beauty and opportunity surrounds us in the RGV: (Column: On The Road); ... is very close to La Grange, the barbeque capital. Maybe you prefer to use your time to help your fellow man. There is certainly a chance for you to volunteer your time and talents. The schools always ...; Created on 23 March 2023
8. Growth of RC racing in RGV parks has been FAST AND FURIOUS: (In The Parks); Written by Barb Zanetti In the Rio Grande Valley, Winter Texan racers can drive to over 30 RC tracks within an hour, prompting them to label southwest Texas: “The RC Capital of the U.S.” “There’s no ...; Created on 15 March 2022
9. February 9, 2022 - Events Calendar: (Events Calendar); ... music, a car and motorcycle expo, and a people’s choice award. ********** South Padre Island, also known as “The Fireworks Capital of Texas,” is thrilled to announce an exciting firework show at 9 ...; Created on 09 February 2022
10. February 2, 2022 - Events Calendar: (Events Calendar); ... 494. There will be vendors, live music, a car and motorcycle expo, and a people’s choice award. ********** February 12 South Padre Island, also known as “The Fireworks Capital of Texas,” is thrilled ...; Created on 02 February 2022
11. Angel Tree Program: Making Christmas dreams a reality: (Around Town); ... Salvation Army Angel Trees are located at Walmart, La Plaza Mall, Burks, Capital Plains, and online during the holidays. The trees are decorated with paper angels, each representing a child or senior who ...; Created on 30 November 2021
12. Welcoming the Chili Weather: (Around Town); ... to southwest Texas, we hit the self-proclaimed chili capital of not just Texas, but the world: Terlingua. This West Texas town is known for its chili cook-offs which started back in 1967. The first recorded ...; Created on 09 November 2021
13. 25th Butterfly Festival next weekend: (News); Dubbed as the “butterfly capital of the world” by USA Today, the National Butterfly Center in Mission will host their 25th Butterfly Festival with a community day on Saturday, October 30 from 10 a.m. to ...; Created on 19 October 2021
14. South Padre Island kicks off the summer season with fireworks displays: (Entertainment); The City of South Padre Island is kicking off the summer season with beach and bayside fireworks displays running through Labor Day. South Padre Island, also known as “The Fireworks Capital of Texas,” ...; Created on 29 June 2021
15. Take time to smell the roses: (Column: On The Road); ... the Painted Churches. The Oakridge Restaurant in Schulenburg has a very good buffet. A little further along this route is La Grange that might be considered the Bar-B-Que Capital of Texas. Now Highway ...; Created on 23 March 2021
16. 1910 Jail exhibit premiers online: (Around Town); ... the 1910 Jail building to the public in 2012 due to structural problems. After a successful capital campaign, Austin-based Pony Allen Studios was hired to assist museum staff design, construct and install ...; Created on 19 January 2021
17. Historic downtown Mercedes: (News); ... on. While driving around Mercedes, visitors will notice tall boots at many intersections and businesses. Mercedes is a hidden boot capital and they have celebrated that history with an art project ...; Created on 15 December 2020
18. The best butterflying in America is in the Valley: (Around Town); Join the National Butterfly Center on Saturday, November 2 – Tuesday, November 5, for the 24th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival, and see for yourself why USA Today calls Mission, Texas, “the butterfly capital ...; Created on 23 October 2019
19. RGVBF has more than birds to talk about: (Around Town); ... in the Rio Grande Valley. The birding festival began in 1994 when the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce and members of the birding community capitalized on the RGV’s biodiversity with an initiative ...; Created on 15 October 2019

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