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• Valley non-profit advocating for monument at historic Black cemetery in Edinburg Play Video

  June 28, 2025 1:27 PM

  Rio Grande Valley non-profit, Village in the Valley, began raising $50,000 in order to place a marble monument at Restlawn Cemetery, a historic black cemetery in Edinburg. Restlawn Cemetery is located along U.S. Highway 281, near the intersection of Richardson Road and Jasmine Road. "It is something that... more »

• Roma museum going digital to preserve historical artifacts Play Video

  June 17, 2025 6:42 PM

  Historical artifacts and photographs from Roma will soon be turned into digital formats. It's all thanks to a partnership between the city and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. For over a year, archivist Carlos Saenz has read thousands of words and dusted off countless artifacts. He's... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Alamo Museum Keeping the History Play Video

  September 19, 2019 1:11 PM

  ALAMO – In years past, details of the city of Alamo’s history was kept at the fire department. Documents passed down from fire chief to fire chief. Now, they found a permanent home in the city-run museum. “They went through different commission sessions and created a museum... more »

• Historic Rio Grande City Fort Being Brought Back to Life Play Video

  May 9, 2019 9:37 AM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Bugle calls were part of the life at the historic Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City. In a special ceremony on the beloved fort grounds, a bugle was used to highlight the next step to revive the property. The Revive Fort Ringgold Committee are... more »

• University Exhibit Showcases Valley’s Role during American Civil War Play Video

  March 12, 2019 8:57 AM

  EDINBURG – Many are unaware the Rio Grande Valley played an important role during the American Civil War. An exhibit called “The Rio Grande Valley Civil War Trail” details more than 60 sites and events that took place in the Valley during the war; as well as a list... more »

• Rio Grande City Trolley Gives Tour of Historic Sites Play Video

  January 17, 2019 11:33 AM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A local tour allows people to see the history of Rio Grande City. The Bessie Three is an air-conditioned trolley, sponsored by Rio Grande City, the Economic Development Corporation and the Main Street Project. On this tour, people see both historic buildings and modern... more »