I have to say that McAllen is an unexpected surprise. I had no idea what to expect, but went with an open mind and found it to be a charming little...
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In our first sojourn to the Rio Grande Valley, we learned that the area offers a great deal for both residents and tourists alike, with shopping and...
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Spanning approximately 100 miles along the northern bank of the Rio Grande River in Texas, the Rio Grande Valley possesses a long and interesting...
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As much as most of us would probably like to take a one-week vacation every time we need to get away, it is not always possible, and just a few days...
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Welcome to Big D Settled in 1841 by a Tennessee lawyer and entrepreneur named John Neely Bryan, Dallas, Texas began as a small trading post...
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Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler (French for Let the good times roll!) What and when is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is said to have been established by...
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Anytime of the year is a great time to visit a museum. During Black History Month, we are going to visit several that showcase the depth of the...
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This is the last of our three part series on the presidential libraries. The Eisenhower Presidential Library, www.eisenhower.utexas.eduBorn in...
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In part one we began our exploration of each of the 12 presidential libraries dotted across the country. Each provides a unique perspective into the...
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Tours of historical sites. Oodles of lunch and dinner parties. Celebratory events of every kind imaginable. Meeting both well-known and everyday folk...
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