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Donna, Texas

Donna was founded as a station on the St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railroad in 1906. The town was named for Donna Hooks, the daughter of a townsite promoter. Today Donna is a retail center for ranching and the intensive agriculture of the Rio Grande Valley. The town proudly hosts abundant winter visitors.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Donna, TX

Choke Canyon State Park

Park features fishing and boating on 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, an impoundment of the Frio River. Camping, rest room...

La Paz County Historical Museum

In typical, 200-yr.-old Mexican home. Exhibits include photos of old Zapata, antique ranch furniture, early doctor's equipmen...

Fannin Plaza

City park at S. Market and Franklin Sts. Includes Texas Revolution cannon, memorial shaft and several historical markers. Nea...

Donna Visitor Center

Information on local restaurants, lodging, attractions, events, and historical sites. ...

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Established 1731, favorite of many students of Spanish period in Texas, and popular with photographers. The little church bui...