Texas Tropical Trail to Highlight Monte Alto and Hargill in November Tour

Photo above: One of the stops during the Partner Event will be the First Baptist Church of Hargill, which will celebrate 100 years next year.Photo courtesy of Texas Tropical Trail Region

Staff Report

Edinburg, TX – The Texas Tropical Trail Region will host its 227th Partner Event on Tuesday, Nov. 18, with a daylong tour of the Monte Alto and Hargill communities. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at Rio Farms, Inc., 25601 FM 88 in Monte Alto.

Participants will gather at Rio Farms for light refreshments before taking a guided tour of the facility’s agricultural operations and citrus orchards. A presentation on the history and significance of Delta Lake will follow, highlighting the lake’s role in supporting surrounding Delta Area communities. Attendees will then travel to Delta Lake for a brief visit before heading to Hargill.

Lunch will be held at Hargill Tacos, a local favorite known for its authentic menu. Afterward, the group will tour community landmarks including the Hargill Post Office and the First Baptist Church, guided by local resident and community leader Margie Pollock.

The day will conclude with a Texas Tropical Trail Region Board of Directors meeting, open to all attendees.

Registration for the tour is $30, which includes lunch. Space is limited, and carpooling is encouraged. To learn more or reserve a spot, visit TexasTimeTravel.com or call 361-558-0515.

The Texas Tropical Trail Region, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Texas Historical Commission, promotes heritage tourism throughout South Texas—from Laredo and Corpus Christi to the Rio Grande Valley—through its monthly Partner Events that celebrate the region’s rich history, culture, and community spirit.

Source — Texas Tropical Trail Region.