Authentic Thing A Tale of Two Destinations by StaffPadre Island, a picturesque barrier island along the Texas coast, is a cherished destination where history and…
Many are familiar with the wise saying “if you choose a job you love, you will never work a day in your life” and the…
Literally hundreds of ferries spanned rivers and creeks of Texas before bridges and tunnels slowly replaced them. However, three unique ferries still operate within Texas.…
What do you do when you have a love for diving and there are no dive shops or even places to fill your scuba tanks?…
The Leahy brothers, Harry, and his younger brother Willie, were typical young cowboys in 1908 Texas, maybe a little brash and occasionally struck by a wild streak. Their family, with a long linage in Texas, were highly respected residents of Mathis and for many generations owned a ranch in San Patricio County. On one occasion,
Carved from a humble beginning, today Flores Funeral Home stands among the Valley’s oldest businesses and among the most respected mortuary establishments. Epitacio Flores was originally a cabinet maker who began using his carpentry skills to make wooden caskets. Flores Funeral Home began in 1913 when Epitacio and his son, Jose R. Flores, founded “Agencia
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Located in the state’s southernmost region, the Texas Tropical Trail Region covers 20 counties, 23,000 square miles, and is home to 1.7 million residents. For over 200 miles in both directions, the Tropical Trail borders the nation of Mexico along the Border Byway and the Gulf of Mexico along the Gulf Coast Byway. The region boasts a variety of experiences including diverse cuisine, music, nature, history, culture, and architecture. Historic sites include battlegrounds, architecture, museums, lighthouses, and landmarks. From the Brush Country to the Border, from the Wild Horse Desert to the Gulf Coast, the Texas Tropical Trail Region is your path to a great south Texas adventure!
One of America’s most venerated haunted locations isn’t a house. There are no rooms with furniture shrouded in sheets, dark corners of Victorian-era parlors, or musty old stone basements filled with shadows. No, instead, it’s floating in Corpus Christi Bay, right off the coast. Known as the “Blue Ghost,” the USS Lexington was the Navy’s
The Texas Tropical Trail Region hosts Monthly Partner Events every 3rd Tuesday throughout the 20-county region which are open to the public. Partner Events consist…
Texas has been squabbled about, claimed and counter-claimed, and even fought over for most of its existence. This means that there are quite a few…
In 1955, Corpus Christi police were on guard against people digging at the historic Old Bayview cemetery following claims in the local newspaper that Mexican…
Start planning and mapping now, and in 2029 you’ll be fully prepared for a cross-country adventure along one of America’s original named highways.That year will…
Downtowns and highways are forever connected in Texas. While in many small towns a historic highway is the lifeblood of a downtown commercial district, even…
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