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Hurricane Beulah Lesson Plan
The Valley is an area of high risk since many hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico; most states along the coast can be impacted by the rain and heavy winds of the storm. Emergency groups notify people in the news and other media forms on how to get…
Inset of 1835 Texas Map
Inset of 1835 Texas Map detailing Native American Tribes in Texas
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.
John H. Shary
A biography of John H. Shary. He is described as a the "father of the Texas citrus industry." The biography includes an insight of his education and businesses. It also includes a portrait photograph of John Shary. This biography was done for his…
Join the Strike
A newspaper clip convincing farmers from the Rio Grande Valley to join the strikes to fight for farmer's rights.
Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park
Schedule for the Juneteenth Celebration at Bethel Park.
Juneteenth Community Celebration
A newspaper article regarding a Juneteenth celebration in Edinburg, Texas.
Juneteenth in the Rio Grande Valley Lesson Plans
After the Civil War, in 1865 a myriad amount of people remained enslaved. The reason being was due to Word of slavery end news traveled slowly, especially for those who were isolated from the Union armies- where life continued as if freedom did not…
Karankawa Indians Lesson Plan
The goal of this lesson plan is to give background information on the Karankawa tribe. These background information ranges from knowing where their territory is located, their dietary supplements, their weapons and tools, and their language and…
Letters From the March
Letters from different people participating on a march for the rights of farm workers in the Rio Grande Valley
List of Demands for Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
List of demands given by students who walked out of Edcouch-Elsa High School. These were focused on bringing equality to Hispanic students.
Map of the Alamo
Caption: Plan of the Alamo By Capt. RM Potter, USA
Melon Strike Begins
A newspaper clipping from El Cuhamil, announcing the beginning of a melon strike. The Texas Farm Worker's Union started the strike in a rally May 16, 1976.
Mercedes Livestock Show & Rodeo Lesson Plans
During these five lessons, the students learned a small portion of what the Rio Grande Valleys culture consists of through the Mercedes Livestock Show and Rodeo. In the first lesson we informed the students about the jobs that are in our community as…
Mercedes: Home of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show
An article about the Mercedes Livestock show. There were competitions, such as "Cover Girl" and "World's Champion Rodeo."
Merienda: A Charro Days Tradition for 50 Years
An article explaining a tradition from Charro Days called 'La Merienda.' The article talks about the costumes that are typically modeled during this event.
News Release from the Marine Military Academy
A news release from Marine Military Academy about a change of date for the dedication of the Texas Iwo Jima Memorial. The news release included more information about the Iwo Jima Statue and why it was brought to Texas.
Newspaper Clip of the Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
Newspaper Clip on the readmission of students that participated in the Edcouch-Elsa High School walkout.
Offshore Division of the Ladies Kingfish Tournament
Photograph of Jane Clark with a 33.1 pounds king mackerel fish. She and her team were crowned in the first place of the Offshore Division of the Ladies Kingfish Tournament in 1992.
Onion Strike Must Continue
A newspaper article explaining why the Onion Strike against the corporations should continue.
Outdoors & Watersports
Two articles about different outdoors and water activities that can be done within the Rio Grande Valley area.
Outdoors and Watersports
Article about Lake Buchanan and other attractions in Texas. The author describes activities to do and how he enjoyed them.
Palo Alto Battle: Army Site Considerations
A map showing the location of the Mexican and American armies during the Palo Alto Battle.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
A map about the territory ceded to the United States in 1848-1853. The portion of territory ceded is highlighted in black, and it also includes the location of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site.