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Are you looking for the best dove-hunting experience in Texas and the entire country? Look no further than White Wing Fields, where they have cultivated a hunting lease of nearly 400 acres along the banks of the historic Rio Grande River for over 25 years. Their sunflowers and other forage are grown specifically for the white wing and mourning dove, making their fields magnets for birds on both sides of the border and migratory birds later in the season. They have the ideal combination of food, water, and roosting habitat that doves require. Not only do they offer the finest dove hunting experience in South Texas, but they also want everyone to feel at home. Hunters are welcome to set up shade tarps, bring tailgate grills and coolers, and generally make themselves comfortable. Their location is easily accessible from either South Padre Island or Arroyo City, so if you are vacationing or fishing in those places, consider adding bird hunting to your itinerary. Come to White Wing Fields and experience the thrill of dove hunting today.

The Texas Onion Fest is a celebration of the world-famous Texas 1015 Onion, which was developed in Weslaco and is now the State Vegetable of Texas. The onion is named after its suggested planting date, October 15. The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the festival, and it includes live entertainment on two stages, an Onion Eating Contest, a variety of food options, commercial booths, kiddie rides, Dancing Horses, a 1015 Market, a Car Show, cooking demonstrations, and more. The Dancing Horses performance is an event you cannot afford to miss. It features horses trained to dance to traditional Mexican music, with their riders performing alongside them. The Car Show will display a lineup of custom SUVs, trucks, and classic cars to admire. The Onion Eating Contest is famous and open to all ages, with categories for youth, adults, and beauty queens. The Kids Zone is where children can enjoy various activities and rides, including a petting zoo. Remember to visit the Culinary Center, which features food demonstrations highlighting the Sweet Texas 1015 Onion, the festival's main attraction.

The Valley Nature Center is a stunning six-acre park located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area. It is home to a diverse range of native plants and animals. For over 35 years, the center has been actively transplanting plants from areas reserved for development to increase plant diversity, protect local species, and provide food and habitat for residents and migratory wildlife. The park features a one-mile trail where visitors can stroll and explore various native plant species, including the Sabal Palm Grove, Arroyo Colorado Brush, the Barretal, Coastal Lomas, and the Chihuahuan Thorn Forest. In addition, visitors can observe different species of animals, such as Malachite and Pixie butterflies, Plain Chachalacas, Great Kiskadees, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, Texas Tortoises, Eastern Cottontail Rabbits, and numerous lizard and amphibian species.