Mission, Texas
- 9 - 11Texas Citrus Fiesta - Mission - Come enjoy all these great events and more! Royal Coronation of King Citrus & Queen Citriana Parade of Oranges Fun Fair Events Vaquero Cook-Off ... more on Texas Citrus Fiesta
Created to honor Mission native and legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Landry, born and raised in Mission, led the Cowboys from rag-tag team in inaugural 1960 season to two Super Bowl titles and "America's Team" status. Mural depicts and spans his life, career and legend. Landry'
Mission, TX MuralsWas home of John H. Shary, known as father of Texas citrus industry, first to grow fruit commercially. Later the home became the valley residence for Governor and Mrs. Allan Shivers. Across from house is Shary Memorial Chapel and park, maintained as memorial to Shary;
Mission, TX Historic HomesHidalgo County park at Anzalduas Dam on the Rio Grande. Rest rooms, covered bird-observation pier, pavilion, boat dock, and paved roads. Picnicking in shady wooded area;
Mission, TX Parks600-acre area set aside to preserve native flora and fauna of lower Rio Grande Valley. On banks of Rio Grande, park offers picnicking, rest rooms, bird-watching and nature study. New nature trails, boardwalks and a Hawk Preservation Tower. Located off U.S. 83, exit F.M. 2062
Mission, TX State ParksHidden away in Texas mesquite, La Lomita (Little Hill) Chapel was first built in 1865, an adobe overnight way station for Oblate padres who regularly traveled on horseback between Brownsville and Roma. Tiny (12 by 25 feet) structure, rebuilt of sandstone in 1889
Mission, TX Historic ChurchesInformation on local restaurants, lodging, attractions, events, and historical sites. ...
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south of the Alamo shrine, is open to the ...
The discovery of the first Africanized bee in the United States was found just outside Hidalgo in 1990. The fiberglass and st...
Restored historic structure offers a hands-on experience and includes exhibits on the effects of irrigation on the Lower Rio ...
Known as the Queen of Missions, is both a State and National Historic Site. Founded 1720; church built between 1768-82. Entir...