Al Ramirez Collection Exhibit

Alfonso René Ramirez (1923-2009) is perhaps most remembered for serving as the first Hispanic mayor of Edinburg, Texas, from 1963 to 1967. Throughout his life, however, Al Ramirez made numerous contributions to his community. A graduate of Texas A&M University and a World War II veteran, Ramirez had careers in politics as well as education […]

Sunday Speaker Series: Advancing Agriculture – Texas A&M and Rio Grande Valley

In October 1923, a representative from Agricultural and Mechanical College from College Station sent a telegram to Rio Grande Valley farmers that explained an experiment station would be established to conduct scientific research on local crops. Originally known as Substation No. 15, it was the place where research began immediately on root rot, freezes, salty […]

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