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South Texas & The Rio Grande Valley.
The strong Spanish and Mexican heritage of the state flavors the architecture, food, language and culture of South Texas, stretching from San Antonio to the Rio Grande. Home of the fabled King Ranch and the state's prettiest beaches, South Texas surprises visitors with a montage of vacation experiences.
A cultural crossroads for more than 300 years, San Antonio more than any other Texas city captures the state's multi-faceted history--and celebrates it with gusto. The ninth-largest city in the US, it's a fun destination that is popular with both domestic and international travelers.
From Corpus Christi, the state bends around the Gulf, with a string of barrier islands stretching to the mouth of the Rio Grande, which forms the US border with Mexico. This coast of more than 100 miles satiates all types of sea-surf-and-sand yearnings, from uninhabited and primitive beaches to action-packed resorts, good fishing and funky port villages.
Inland, the King Ranch spreads for miles across scrubby desert country with wispy mesquite trees and cactus, acting like a bridge between Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley. Palm trees, citrus groves and bougainvillea-filled gardens give a feeling of the tropics. With Mexico a next-door neighbor to the Rio Grande Valley and South Padre Island, it's easy--and ...
- Status of native wildlife in the Middle Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico.
- Magazine article from: New Mexico Journal of Science Bailey, James A. Propst, David L. Painter, Charles W. Schmitt, C. Gregory Williams, Sartor O., III December 1, 2001 700+ words
...species were native to the Middle Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico, between Cochiti...the 16th century, the Middle Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico supported highly...225). New Mexico's Middle Rio Grande Valley, between Cochiti and Elephant...
- Verizon Wireless launches wireless broadband in Rio Grande Valley.(Rio Grande...
- Newspaper article from: Telecomworldwire November 16, 2006 700+ words
...Verizon Wireless launches wireless broadband in Rio Grande Valley(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http...has launched its wireless broadband network in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The broadband access allows customers to...
- Population mobility and the survival of small farming in the Rio Grande Valley,...
- Magazine article from: The Geographical Journal Ishemo, Amani Semple, Hugh Thomas-Hope, Elizabeth December 1, 2006 700+ words
...and the survival of small farming in the Rio Grande Valley of Jamaica. In the Rio Grande Valley, there have been questions as to how small...studies on farming sustainability in the Rio Grande Valley exist, which have greatly contributed...
- User-Friendly Phone Book Acquires the Assets of Rio Grande Valley Publishing.
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 21, 2004 700+ words
...it has acquired the assets of Rio Grande Valley Publishing, LLP ("Rio Grande...and Cameron counties in the Rio Grande Valley section of southern Texas...significant presence within the Rio Grande Valley. We are planning to continue...
- Rioplex Wireless Deploying World's Largest Next-Generation Wireless Broadband...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 8, 2003 700+ words
...serve customers in the lower Rio Grande Valley, an area covering much of South...commercial customers in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, in Cameron...access to every county in the Rio Grande Valley from Western Rio Grande City...
- Local Contestants Compete For Miss Rio Grande Valley Titles.
- Newspaper article from: Monitor (McAllen, TX) March 10, 2006 700+ words
...order of the evening during the 2006 Miss Rio Grande Valley USA Double Pageant. To the theme of Havana...for the honor of calling themselves Miss Rio Grande Valley USA and Miss Rio Grande Valley Teen USA. From the opening dance where the...
- Rio Grande Valley off, running.(Market focus: Rio Grande Valley)
- Magazine article from: MMR June 28, 2004 700+ words
McALLEN, Texas -- The Rio Grande Valley is booming. Last year Texas...an estimated 363,092. The Rio Grande Valley ranked among the top 10 regions...manufacturing. For retailers the Rio Grande Valley offers more than just a growing...
- Church's Chicken(R) Acquires 10 Locations in Rio Grande Valley.
- Press release article from: Business Wire February 6, 2007 700+ words
...acquired 10 restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley, all of which were former competitive...particular competitor in the Rio Grande Valley. Six of the restaurants will...Church's 39 restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley and over 50% of all QSR chicken...