Replica of venerable shrine in Lourdes, France;
Rio Grande City, TX ShrinesOne of Texas' best preserved old military posts; named for Maj. David Ringgold, first army officer killed in Battle of Palo Alto that opened Mexican War. Established after Mexican War for protection against Indians and to assure Rio Grande as national boundary; deactivated in 1944
Rio Grande City, TX FortsCompleted 1899 as home and border store by French merchant-riverboat trader. Converted to hotel operated by family until the 1930s. Designed by Parisian architects;
Rio Grande City, TX Historic HomesLearn about the time when Laredo was its own country. Seven flags have flown over quaint, one-story building. Whitewashed pla...
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Since San Antonio's founding as a presidio more than two centuries ago, the military has been an integral part of the city. M...
Located within Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, site meant to educate the public about the unique wildlife within the re...
Was home of John H. Shary, known as father of Texas citrus industry, first to grow fruit commercially. Later the home became ...