- 41. In celebration of momma birds
- (Around Town)
- ... nests are SCRAPE NESTS where birds lay eggs directly on the Thornforest floor. Female Pauraques lay two speckled pink to brown eggs on fallen leaves so the eggs are well camouflaged. A number of birds ...
- Created on 11 May 2020
- 42. The Century Plant—It’s Time to Bloom
- (Around Town)
- ... still a long time. The plant is monocarpic in that it flowers, sets seed for pups and then dies. But it leaves plenty of pups or small plantlets at its base to begin a new life cycle. The scientific ...
- Created on 20 April 2020
- 43. Honoring 700 years of growth
- (Around Town)
- ... soft, dark leaves and large, showy, trumpet shaped white flowers. The northern limit of the tree is South Texas because it can’t tolerate cold winters. The professor also encouraged park residents ...
- Created on 18 March 2020
- 44. Guided tram tour explores urban oasis
- (Around Town)
- ... trees in the park, which can grow to a height of 80 feet. One species of palm trees is also present, which has leaves that fold inward and do not have jagged edges. The dense brush at the site is like ...
- Created on 11 March 2020
- 45. Golf Favorites: Second Stop – Tierra Santa Golf Club
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- The Rio Grande Valley golf landscape is unique. There are no real elevation changes (unless you count moguls), leaves will never fall in the fairway enough to cover your ball and you will never be unable ...
- Created on 30 January 2020
- 46. Golf Favorites: First Stop – Palm View Golf Course
- (Golf: Winter Texans Favorites)
- The Rio Grande Valley golf landscape is unique. There are no real elevation changes (unless you count moguls), leaves will never fall in the fairway enough to cover your ball and you will never be unable ...
- Created on 23 January 2020
- 47. Harlingen Museum to display national quilt winners
- (Around Town)
- ... Light of the Oak Leaf Moon by Lori Dickman of Rockford, IL; Bright Oak Redux by Leslie Johnson of Brush, CO; Oak Leaf and Swirl by Chris Lynn Kirsch of Watertown, WI; Oak Leaves from My Forest by Tina ...
- Created on 16 January 2020
- 48. Fun N Sun preparing for 40th International Shuffleboard Championship
- (In The Parks)
- Ann Engell is a world-class competitor. Talking to her leaves no doubt. When she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the athlete who played baseball, volleyball and pickle ball, started preparing for the ...
- Created on 28 December 2019
- 49. Grapefruit pie showdown, costumes, and shoeboxes
- (Around Town)
- ... of other products that are native to the Valley can be used. Products such as onion skin, which is often used for lace, bougainvillea leaves, for pink colors, banana leaves, palm leaves and a host of other ...
- Created on 10 December 2019
- 50. International Festival – a seasonal tradition in the Valley
- (Around Town)
- ... “fishing” and also learn about local history and culture. Whether you like fire-grilled skewers of Greek souvlaki, delectable pastitcio, savory spanakopita or stuffed grape leaves, or if you prefer ...
- Created on 10 December 2019
