Welcome Home RGV

No surprise! After cost of living and friendly people, our mild winter climate tops the list of reasons Winter Texans choose the RGV! 🧡😎

Source: Welcome Home RGV Economic Impact Study conducted by UTRGV Data & Information Systems Center.

We commemorate Labor Day in honor of the American workforce. 🇺🇸 Celebrate safely!

Yay, Texas Highways Magazine! Promoting the Rio Grande Valley is our favorite! 🧡🙌🎉

For the first time in the magazine’s history, we’ve dedicated an entire edition to a place unlike anywhere else in the country: the Rio Grande Valley. The four-county region on the tip of South Texas is known for its citrus production, South Padre Island beaches, and world-class birding. We produced an issue packed with these Valley gems and more.

In “The Magic Valley,” senior editor and RGV-raised Danielle Lopez writes about the region’s complicated history and the next generation of Valley natives working to make their home the best it can be. Music writer Cat Cardenas’ story “Stomp Your Feet, Clap, and Have a Good Time” follows the musicians working to keep conjunto music alive in the genre’s birthplace. And writer Ryan Cantu eats his way through the Valley in “Savor the Moment,” capturing what makes the region’s cuisine so delectable.

Throughout the rest of the issue, we guide you through the Valley’s natural wonders, offer an introspective essay on the RGV’s largest flea market, and interview Grammy winner Edgar Barrera, the young Latin hitmaker from McAllen.

Get the issue: https://bit.ly/3yJT9Fq

📷: JoMando Cruz

South Texas has welcomed winter visitors with open arms dating all the way back into the middle of last century!

Source: Welcome Home RGV Economic Impact Study conducted by UTRGV Data & Information Systems Center.

We hope you take it very seriously. 😊🧡

Are you looking for a great place to stay this winter? Come check out Eldorado Acres. We have been busy all summer remodeling for you. Come by and visit us and check out our new larger dance floor, exercise room, card/puzzle room, library, indoor heated pool, and tons of activities. I even got to sneak in and help knock some walls down!

Tours & Travel by Welcome Home RGV is expanding our adventures to Seattle and Alaska! All the details of the Land & Sea-Alaska 2025 package have been meticulously crafted for your comfort and enjoyment! "Travel Kristy" and Sarah are standing by to field your questions - and to get you booked for this incredible excursion package! 956-687-5115

We have a new ice cream shop in town and I know our Converted Texans and Winter Texans will love it just as much as my girls did today! If you are here now or when you get back, be sure to check out Golden Ice Cream in McAllen. It’s a locally owned ice cream shop that is made in house, delicious, and has the best staff. Check them out on Facebook to see just how awesome of a place it is to work and grab a scoop to cool off this summer or winter :)

Counting down the top reasons Winter Texans choose South Texas. Starting with #3 from our Economic Impact Study conducted by UTRGV Data & Information Systems Center.

THIS JUST IN: A few spots opened up for the Fall Fun cruise in November! If you missed out before, now's your chance! 🛟🛳😎

We have had a few cancelations! Do you want to join the fun?
Give us a call - at 956-687-5115 and we can give you all the fun details.

Wishing y'all a safe and spectacular Independence Day! 🇺🇸

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Bravo Valley Cities McAllen and Brownsville for making USA News & World Reports Top 150 Best Places to Live! McAllen ranked in the top 50 at #48; Brownsville ranked in the top 100 at #87. 🧡🥳

https://realestate.usnews.com/places/texas/mcallen https://realestate.usnews.com/places/texas/brownsville

McAllen is one of the Best Places to Live in America. Everything you need to know about life in McAllen, TX

A little Welcome Home RGV trivia and insight. 🧡

Cheers to Mission's Ana Liz Pulido, named Best Chef in Texas by the James Beard Foundation!

Two of our very own local beaches take the No 3 and No 1 spots in USA Today's 10 Best Beaches in Texas! If you haven't been to Isla Blanca Park or Boca Chica Beach add them both to your RGV Bucket List ASAP! 🧡

See the full Top 10 List here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-beach-in-texas-2024/

How amazing is the RGV? 🧡

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Well, well, well - Not one, but TWO RGV cities top the list for Best Places to Live in Texas!

Best Places to Live in Texas, Ranked U.S. News & World Report ranks the Best Places to Live in Texas in 2023-2024.

Happy National Margarita Day!