5 Remarkable Things You Can Do in Brownsville Cruise down streets lined with palm trees; listen to the songs of wild, red-crowned parrots; and take in the rich Mexican culture of one of Texas’ most unique destinations: Brownsville. Nestled in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley near South Padre Island, the Lone Star State’s […]
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Resurgence It may sound strange, but sometimes it’s conflict that brings economic resources to a region. Such was the case during the U.S. Civil War, when the Confederacy transported southern cotton through Brownsville to Matamoros in order to avoid the Union blockade. Merchants and others profited and prospered from that commerce. After the war, however,
The Campaign for the Fort Brown Memorial Center U.S. Army troops left Fort Brown for the last time in 1944, when the 124th Cavalry, one of the last horse cavalry units, departed for World War II action in Burma. At the end of the war military officials concluded that there was no longer a need
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Commissary and Guardhouse The (Fort Brown) Commissary and Guardhouse was constructed in 1904, in part as a replacement for the original fort guardhouse. Iron bars were placed in the windows to keep out thieves. The main floor contained a guardroom and offices as well as a gun rack room and cell room. (From this location
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Fort Brown Post Hospital The most prominent building of the post-Civil War reconstruction of Fort Brown was the Post Hospital. It was built in 1868 (completed in 1871) under the supervision of Captain William A. Wainwright, but the architectural features are generally credited to Samuel W. Brooks, the foremost architect, builder, and engineer of Brownsville
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If you like to play golf, then Brownsville is the place for you. We have three magnificent spots open to the public. These beautiful golf courses wind along the Rio Grande River, offering majestic views and challenging pars at reasonable rates. The River Bend Resort and Golf Club feature one of the most unique Championship
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All-year-round pro anglers come to Southern Texas to test their skill and amateurs to try their luck. Brownsville is a special place where folks can enjoy freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing experiences minutes away from each other. If you have the time, I recommend doing both. Boca Chica Beach is a beautiful place to surf
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No city on the planet has more Ports of Entry than Brownsville, making it a worldwide gateway to technology and innovation. Over the past century, our nation’s iconic aviators, such as Lindbergh and Earhart, pushed aeronautics’ boundaries from our runways and infrastructure. In the next 100 years, Brownsville is poised to be a world leader
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As the Executive Director of the Brownsville Wellness Coalition and its Brownsville Farmers’ Market, I’m reminded of what is essential… family, friends, access to healthy food, and the hardworking people who put food on our tables. The Brownsville Farmers’ Market provides fresh produce in a food desert location, providing local seasonal products to the entire
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Las Ramblas Fills its cup, giving back to the community. Brownsville is the second most historical urban center in all of Texas. The community is committed to the restoration and the revitalization of the city’s nerve center – historic Market Square. Here you can always find something going on, such as art exhibits, live music
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