- 41. Collection for Operation Christmas is next week
- (News)
- ... Week November 15-22, local residents, in Mission and surrounding communities, will collect shoebox gifts at drop-off locations in the area. The Samaritan’s Purse project, partnering with churches worldwide, ...
- Created on 08 November 2021
- 42. 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
- 43. Looking Forward
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... requested the Painted Churches. As I looked at some of the tours and routes, I realized why not? Why not - for the Winter Texan Season - combine the Painted Churches with the Waco Magnolia Silos Tour. ...
- Created on 09 March 2021
- 44. Sun, Sand, Surf, Food, and History
- (News)
- ... in Matamoros. He became the collector of building funds for the churches of the villas on the Rio Grande. Becoming well known in the area, he officiated more than 500 baptisms, marriages, and funerals ...
- Created on 09 February 2021
- 45. Weslaco, more than a tower
- (Around Town)
- ... Fest. The event is usually celebrated with an onion eating contest, food, and entertainment. Also, much like the rest of the Valley, several churches in the area have been around almost as long as the ...
- Created on 02 February 2021
- 46. McAllen’s historic growth continues today
- (Around Town)
- ... Blvd. and there is a lot of history to see including businesses, churches, and homes. On 15th Street between Business 83 and Pecan you will find a historic area with some older homes. The downtown business ...
- Created on 12 January 2021
- 47. Remembering the Positives
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... studies. Even though the country seemed more divided than ever, families often grew closer together. Churches and schools reached out to help. Neighbors and friends looked out for their friends and ...
- Created on 05 January 2021
- 48. Mission: Founded on Faith and Agriculture
- (News)
- From Mission’s humble start as a mission with a small chapel, the city has grown to include several churches that have been around now since its inception as a city. The City of Mission was practically ...
- Created on 29 December 2020
- 49. Christmas traditions
- (Column: On The Road)
- Although there have been some adjustments made due to the pandemic, the Rio Grande Valley has not forgotten Christmas and the reason for the celebration. Many churches have been unable to celebrate with ...
- Created on 22 December 2020
- 50. Remarkable exhibits at BHM
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... organ by wagon from ranch to ranch as they visited the mission churches located on Highway 281. Even the engine of the small train that moved supplies and troops from Port Isabel to Fort Brown in Brownsville ...
- Created on 15 December 2020
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