Edinburg Regional Medical Center

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.

Charro Days is an annual fiesta celebrated in late February in Brownsville, Texas. This event brings together the community to showcase the city's unique features and celebrate the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande. The festival was first conceived in 1937 by local business leaders to pay tribute to the "Charro," the dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The festival celebrates the spirit of two cultures and unites the border towns of Brownsville and Matamoros. It pays homage to Brownsville's location on the border with Mexico and its rich cultural heritage. During the festival, residents and visitors dress up in traditional Mexican outfits to honor the "Charros," the heroes of the borderlands and Mexican cowboys.

The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art is dedicated to enriching the cultural and educational experiences of the community through the exhibition of artworks, educational programs for people of all ages, and the promotion of art appreciation. The museum showcases a diverse range of visual arts, including paintings, sculptures, tapestries, drawings, and objects from national and international artists and student exhibitions. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including traveling exhibits, artworks from the museum's permanent collection, and pieces from local artists. You can support the museum's mission by becoming a member and enjoying free admission for yourself, your children, and guests throughout the year. Visitors can check out images of past exhibits on the museum's website featuring artwork from local to internationally renowned artists to get a sense of the museum's exceptional work.