March 7 was the 165th anniversary of the founding of Incarnate Word Academy by four sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacarament. Incarnate Word Academy was the first organized school of any kind in... Read more »

Mar

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2018

all-day Incarnate Word Academy 165th Ann... @ Brownsville Heritage Museum Vezzetti Room

Incarnate Word Academy 165th Ann... @ Brownsville Heritage Museum Vezzetti Room

Mar 7 – Apr 28 all-day

March 7, 2018 is the 165th anniversary of the founding of Incarnate Word Academy by four sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. Incarnate Word Academy was the first organized school of any kind... Read more »

Mar

Tue

2018

all-day Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Co... @ Mary Yturria Education Center

Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Co... @ Mary Yturria Education Center

Mar 13 – Apr 28 all-day

Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy is an exhibition created by the Witliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University, presented in partnership with Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for... Read more »

Apr

Wed

2018

all-day “To Be Human” by Noel Palmenez @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

“To Be Human” by Noel Palmenez @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

Apr 4 – Jun 29 all-day

Apr

Mon

2018

10:00 AM Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Co... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Co... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Apr 9 @ 10:00 AM – Apr 28 @ 4:00 PM

In the early 1970’s, noted Texas historian Joe Frantz offered Bill Wittliff a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—to visit a ranch in nothern Mexico where the vaqueros still worked cattle in traditional ways. Wittliff photographed the vaqueros as... Read more »

Apr

Tue

2018

10:00 AM Something Brewing: Coffee and T... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Something Brewing: Coffee and T... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Apr 10 @ 10:00 AM – Jun 30 @ 4:00 PM

The artifacts that are being exhibited consist of Eugene Fernandez’ private collection of coffee pots and tea pots which were gathered together over nearly two decades of attending antique auctions, garage sales, flea markets, and... Read more »

Apr

Tue

2018

10:00 AM Brownsville’s Pioneering Familie... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Brownsville’s Pioneering Familie... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Apr 24 @ 10:00 AM – Jun 30 @ 4:00 PM

This exhibit pays homage to some of the early leaders whose selfless contributions went on to help make Brownsville the vibrant and beautiful municipality that it has grown to become.

Apr

Thu

2018

5:30 PM Documentary Screening with Richa... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Documentary Screening with Richa... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Apr 26 @ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

The Brownsville Historical Association is excited to welcome Richard Moore to the Histroic Brownsville Museum for a screening of his latest documentary film “Frank Yturria….A Legacy of Wildlife Conservation.” Richard Moore, a South Texas native,... Read more »

7:38 PM MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PRESENTATION @ Texas Travel Information Center Harlingen

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PRESENTATION @ Texas Travel Information Center Harlingen

Apr 26 @ 7:38 PM – 8:38 PM

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and there will be a Motorcycle Safety Presentation, May 4th, followed by media event and awareness ride, May 5th; Octavio, TxDOT PIO should be sending out media advisory next... Read more »

Apr

Fri

2018

all-day Night Hike! @ Resaca de la Palma State Park

Night Hike! @ Resaca de la Palma State Park

Apr 27 all-day

Bring your flashlights and witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park! Friday Night Hikes! Every last Friday of April thru June. ***April 27, May 25, June 29 *Reservation required.* Please call... Read more »

5:00 PM April Historical Happy Hour: Kar... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

April Historical Happy Hour: Kar... @ Historic Brownsville Museum

Apr 27 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to sing your heart out at our next historical happy hour. This event is open to the public and for adults 21 years old and older only.... Read more »

6:00 PM Art, Wine & Cheese Night @ Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club

Art, Wine & Cheese Night @ Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club

Apr 27 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We invite you to sip and stroll through The Casa Grande while viewing artwork by our featured artist of the month: Lourdes Schoellkopf. We will be offering wine, beer, sangria & a fruit and cheese... Read more »

Apr

Sat

2018

all-day Bird & Nature Hike! @ Resaca de la Palma State Park

Bird & Nature Hike! @ Resaca de la Palma State Park

Apr 28 all-day

Join us to increase your fitness and knowledge as you accompany an experienced guide looking for the many birds that inhabit our park. ***Every Saturday in April thru June Program fee included with park admission:... Read more »

all-day South Padre Island Sand Crab Nig... @ Pearl South Padre Resort

South Padre Island Sand Crab Nig... @ Pearl South Padre Resort

Apr 28 all-day

Bring a headlamp and run under the stars at the South Padre Island Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run! Your entry includes a great tech T-shirt and free glow jewelry. Benefiting Sea Turtle Inc., a non-profit... Read more »

6:00 AM 8th Annual Hooked for Life Kid F... @ Brownsville Event Center

8th Annual Hooked for Life Kid F... @ Brownsville Event Center

Apr 28 @ 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hooked for Life Kids Gone Fish’n is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to introduce children to the sport and joy of fishing; to provide a quality fishing experience for children who otherwise may not... Read more »

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