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 HomesFounded 1848, "New Laredo" across border is bustling city. Fine hotels, motels, and restaurants cater to large flow of visito...
Created to honor Mission native and legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Landry, born and raised in Mission, led the Cowboy...
Celebrating the distinction of producing 40 percent of Texas' strawberries is a monument to the favorite fruit. Giant replica...
Located on 226 acres, this beautiful racetrack opened for live racing in 1995. Features Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred races....
Offers one of the largest of American and Mexican folk art collections in the state, including works from artists like the Ag...