Taking a Ride on the Bessie III Trolley

Discover Rio Grande City by riding the Bessie III Trolley and explore the historic sights in downtown!
Op-Ed: The Los Ebanos Ferry “El Chalán:” A Marker of Present Community

The Los Ebanos TX ferry, also known as “El Chalán” by community members, is the only functioning international ferry in the U.S. El Chalán is not only a historical marker of the past, it is a current and significant mode of transportation and evidence of a thriving borderland.
The City of Dogs in Sullivan: A Refuge for Strays

The RGV is home to one of the largest populations of stray animals in the country, which puts a serious strain on the rescues and foster services that help find these animals a home. With limited resources from local governments but strong support from the community, these organizations manage to fight on behalf of these animals on a daily basis.