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South Padre Island Lesson Plan
The South Padre Island was first inhabited by native Karankawa Indians. In 1759 the island was granted to Nicolas Balli by King Carlos III of Spain and later passed on to his grandson Padre Jose Nicolas Balli, which is who the island is named after.…
Birding Lesson Plan
The resolution for this lesson is for the students to understand the economic impacts tourism of the Rio Grande Valley. To gain the interest of the students, the teacher will be using the topic of birds and the things that concern them to help the…
Butterflies Lesson Plan
The purpose of the weeks worth of butterflies and migration lessons is to inform students about the world that is around them, from as close as their backyard, to their school campus, even to a location that is just driving distance away from them.…
Ford Lee and Perry Steele on Hayes Street in Brownsville, Texas.
Two children dressed up for Charro Days.
Charro Days: Girl In Carriage
A photograph of a girl in a carriage during the 1939 Charro Days celebration in Brownsville, Texas. The carriage is attached to a goat.
Agriculture Lesson Plan
The purpose of this lesson conducted was to teach students the importance of agriculture and teach students the history of John Shary, geography and climate in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas citrus, and how agriculture shapes the Rio Grande Valley. The…
Veterans Day Lesson Plan
The purpose of this lesson is to educate the students about patriotic holidays in the United States such as, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day and incorporating historical events like 9/11. The lesson plans focus on a variety of material that will help…
The Rio Grande Valley Birding Guide
A description of different birds that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley.
Specialty Birds of the Rio Grande Valley: 2000
Descriptions of specialty birds that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley, with pictures of the birds.
Birding & Butterfly Hotspots
A map of hot spots where butterflies and birds can be found.
The Rio Grande Valley 2001 Birding & Butterfly Guide
Descriptions of different specialty butterflies that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley area.
Specialty Birds of the Rio Grande Valley
Descriptions of different birds that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley.
2008 Birding & Butterfly Guide: Butterfly Checklist
A checklist to identify the butterflies that the readers can find in the Rio Grande Valley. It also includes codes that let the users know if the butterfly is common and the occurrence.
2008 Birding & Butterfly Guide
Descriptions of different specialty butterflies that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley area.
Specialty Butterflies of the Rio Grande Valley: 2007
Descriptions of different butterflies that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley area.
Specialty Butterflies of the Rio Grande Valley
Descriptions of different butterflies that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley area. The list includes exotic types of butterflies.
Birding Guide
Descriptions of birds that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley.
The Birding & Butterfly Guide 2004
Descriptions of different butterflies that can be found in the Rio Grande Valley area.
Peonage Case Set For Jan. 31
An article regarding a peonage case that was moved to the end of the month in January. The case involves the Sheriff Raymond Teller. The case was originally set for January 10.
Investigation To Be Second Made in Case
A newspaper article about how police officers and Sheriff Raymond Teller were released out of jail by paying $1,500 bonds. They were expected to court the following Monday of this publication.
Hearing on Habeas Corpus Application Being Held At Raymondville Today
Newspaper article regarding Sheriff Raymond Teller and seven other officers involved in the murder of a family of 5 Mexicans.
Submit More Testimony In Willacy Case
The newspaper article is about a testimony given by the daughter of a family that was assassinated by 8 police officers, including Sheriff Raymond Teller.
Willacy Case May Continue Rest of Week
A newspaper article regarding the assassination of 5 Mexican citizens by 8 police officers including Sheriff Raymond Teller. The article talks about what happened during court and several witnesses who testified.
Defendants Request Proceedings Be Continued Regardless of Grand Jury Action
A newspaper article regarding the Willacy County case, where 5 Mexican Citizens were assassinated by police officers including Sheriff Raymond Teller. In the article, the judge postponed the hearing because he was feeling ill and did not set a date…
Willacy County Grand Jury Recesses Until Wednesday
A newspaper article about how police officers and the Sheriff Raymond Teller were not rendered before January 24 due to grand jury being recessed. The officers were involved in the killing of 5 Mexican prisoners.