| Rio Grande Valley Map |
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| Rio Grande Valley of Texas |
The Lower Rio
Grande Valley of Texas includes the area from South Padre Island to Falcon Dam near Zapata.
| Meet Alex! |
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| Alex Lives in the lake behind by home. |
Meet Alex! Alex lives in the small lake behind my home at the South Padre
Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista. He is about 6 feet long now and loves to take in the sunshine on the banks of the
lake. He does attract attention!
| Dr. Miguel A. Michel Téllez, D.D.S. |
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| Nuevo Progreso, México |
This is a photo
taken in the office of Dr. Miguel A. Michel Téllez, D.D.S. in Nuevo Progreso. He has just finished doing some
excellent dental work on my wife, Bette. I highly recommend Dr. Michel Téllez. If you have questions, you
may call him U.S. Toll Free 1-888-279-8718 or email him at dr.micheltellez@hotmail.com.
| The Office of Dr. Miguel A. Michel Téllez |
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| Nuevo Progreso, México |
| Hector Rodriguez & Bette Wagoner |
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| Nuevo Progreso, Mexico |
Hector's Pharmacy
in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, is an excellent place to shop. Hector also has excellent prices on many medications.
| Lunch at the Canada Store, Nuevo Progreso |
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| Bob & Carolyn Krebs, Bette Wagoner |
| The Main Street Of Shopping |
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| Nuevo Progreso, Mexico |
| Bridge at Entrance to Texas State Aquarium |
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| A Texas Hawk |
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| Texas State Aquarium |
| Texas Barn Owl |
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| Texas State Aquarium |
| Car Ferry from Port Aransas to Mustang Island |
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| SANDCASTLE DAYS, 2007 |
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| SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS |
| A REAL PRIZE-WINNER SANDCASTLE |
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| SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS |
Sandcastle Days in October, 2007,
were a great success on the Island. People from all over the world came to participate in the event.
| HIDALGO PUMP HOUSE |
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| HIDALGO, TEXAS |
In 1909 this Pump House was erected
on the Rio Grande River in Hidalgo to pump water from the River for irrigation purposes. The pumps were steam operated,
and this facility was used until the 1980's. The City of Hidalgo has turned this facility into a museum, and it
is definitely worth visiting.
| A Mexican Shopping Mall |
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| Nuevo Progreso, Mexico |
In Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, there are
many very interesting shopping areas like this colorful mall.
| Street Shopping In Mexico |
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| Nuevo Progreso, Mexico |
Street vendors are literally everywhere
in the "calles" (streets) of Nuevo Progreso. Don't miss a very interesting shopping experience when you
visit our area.
| Mountains & Snow A Few Hours Drive From SPI |
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| Bosques de Monterreal near Monterrey, Mexico |
Believe it or not, about a 5-hour
drive from South Padre Island on the Autopista (turnpike) to Monterrey, Mexico, you can be in show in the beautiful mountains
around the resort of Bosques de Monterreal.
| Mountains & Tennis A Few Hours From SPI |
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| Bosques de Monterreal near Monterrey, Mexico |
Some of the many activities at the
Mexican mountain resort of Bosques de Monterreal.
| An Ocelot |
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| Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Area |
The Laguna Atascosa National
Wildlife Area is just about a half hour's drive from South Padre Island. This Ocelot is one of the many inhabitants
of the preserve.
| A Roseate Spoonbill |
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| Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Area |
A pond filled with a flock of
Roseate Spoonbills is quite a sight at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Area.
| Greenjays |
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| Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Area |
Greenjays are ever bit as active
and interesting as are their cousins, the Bluejays.
| La Lomita Historical Mission |
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| South of Mission, Texas |
La Lomita Mission is located
south of Mission, Texas, on the Rio Grande River. It dates back into the 1800's and is well preserved.
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral |
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| Brownsville, Texas |
The historic Immaculate Conception
Cathedral is reported to be the first cathedral constructed in Texas. Be sure to see it when visiting Brownsville.
| Mountains Just South & East of the Valley |
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| Near Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
In just a few hours by auto,
you will be in the beautiful mountains of Mexico.
| ISLAND LIGHTS |
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| South Padre Island, Texas |
Beautiful South Padre Island
at night.
| HECTOR RODRIGUEZ'S PHARMACY & STORE |
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| Nuevo Progreso, Mexico |
Shopping in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico,
at Hector Rodriguez's Pharmacy and Shop. If you would like information and prices on prescription medications, send
Hector an email: farma_rdz1@hotmail.com.
| Don Chuy's Barber Shop |
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| Nuevo Progreso, Mexico |
For $3.00 you can't
beat a hair cut in Don Chuy's Barber Shop in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico.
| Falcon Dam On The Rio Grande River |
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| Near Roma, Texas |
Much of the drinking water and crop-irrigation
water comes from Falcon Lake. Falcon Dam is located between the towns of Roma and Zapata. The lake is about 50
miles long.
| Roma Historic District |
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| Roma, Texas |
Many of the old buildings in the
town of Roma, Texas, date back into the 1700's. Over the past several years the buildings are being restored.
This is an interesting place to visit.
| Hospital Used By Troops Of General Zachary Taylor |
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| Roma, Texas |
This old building is reported
to have been the hospital used by the troops of General Zachary Taylor when he was patroling along the Rio Grande River.
| International Bridge at Roma, Texas |
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| Roma to Ciudad Miguel Aleman, Mexico |
This is the International Bridge
crossing from Roma, Texas, to Ciudad Miguel Aleman, Mexico.
| Los Ebanos International Ferry |
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| Sullivan City, Texas |
This is a photo of the only remaining "hand-operated"
ferry crossing an international border in the United States - The Los Ebanos Ferry. It "floats" between Sullivan
City, Texas, and the Mexican village of Gustavo Diaz Ordaz.
| La Borde House Hotel & Restaurant |
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| Rio Grande City, Texas |
In the late 1800's steam
boats sailed the Rio Grande River from the Gulf of Mexico to the town of Laredo, Texas. A Frenchman built La Borde House
in Rio Grande City near the River, and the steam boats would stop there for the night. The passengers enjoyed a restful
night in La Borde House. It remains open to this day and is well-worth a visit.
| Matamoros International Bridge |
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| Matamoros, Mexico, to Brownsville, Texas |
This shows the International
Bridge from Matamoros, Mexico, to Brownsville, Texas.
| Benito Juarez Market |
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| Matamoros, Mexico |
The Benito Juarez Market
is located in downtown Matamoros about one mile from the International Bridge.
| Nuestra Señora del Refugio Cathedral |
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| Matamoros, Mexico |
Nuesta Señora del Refugio
Cathedral is located on the east side of the Main Plaza in downtown Matamoros.
| Historic Light House |
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| Port Isabel, Texas |
The historic Port Isabel
Light House is over 150 year old and was in existence when the pirate, Jean Lafette sailed the Gulf of Mexico and docked in
Port Isabel. Visitors may climb to the top of the light house.
