8 things you should know about the Rio Grande Valley:
8) It Is HOT ! – The average temperature in the valley is between 90 and 95 degrees fahrenheit with a low of 75/80 degrees, HOWEVER, the humidity is VERY REAL . It may be 87 outside but with a 68% humidity rate it feels like 98, this humidity makes it feel like summer in the valley year round for the most part !
7) AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD – The valley has some of the BEST Mexican food in Texas. We have amazing tacos here, and you can find these tacos at places called “Taquerias”, which is a Mexican restaurant specializing in tacos and burritos. You can find a Taqueria near you in any part of the valley, these tacos are such a hot commodity that some cater to events and are open all day and most of the night, until about 3 am.
6) Location – We are located at the most southern tip of Texas – being located in the deep south, there is easy access to South Padre Island also known as SPI. SPI is a HOT destination for families on vacation, spring breakers and even locals ! SPI is home to Clayton’s, “The BIGGEST Beach Bar in Texas”, Clayton’s attracts crowds of all ages with their live music, fireworks and performances almost everyday of the summer !
5) Hot Cheetos with Cheese – Now if you are from the valley your mouth might have just gotten watery, if you are not you are probably confused as to why we would put cheese on spicy chips. This is because Hot Cheetos with cheese on top is a delicacy, it is simple to make and is a great (but not so healthy) snack. All that is needed to make this spicy snack is a bag of your favorite spicy chips and some warm cheese, pour the cheese over the chips and there you go, you have one of the valley’s favorite snacks!
4) Raspa Stands– A raspa is a latin term meaning snow cones, usually used in towns close the Mexican border, HOWEVER, they are not your average snow cone. Raspas are serious business in the valley and you do not have to search very hard to find one here. Raspas are shaved iced with endless flavors and toppings such as fruits, vegetables, candies, pickles, YOU NAME IT !
3) Stripes’ Tacos – Yes , MORE TACOS! But not from where you expects. Stripes is a common gas station. However, in the valley, there is a taco company that has made this average gas station; not so average. The Laredo Taco Company is responsible for some of THE BEST breakfast tacos in the valley, regardless of people shooting down the company for being run out of a gas station, every morning the lines are extremely long as people going to work or school line up to get their breakfast tacos!
2) Population – The valley is home to about 1.5 million people, which means we’re larger than Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska and North Dakota and many other STATES.
1) UTRGV VOLLEYBALL – A diverse group of girls from all over the world; we’ve come together to create the 2018 Western Athletic Conference Champions! With players from 7 different countries including: Brazil, Mexico, Czech Republic, France, Greece, United States and the Dominican Republic, international pride, acceptance and culture flourishes. We work hard for each other and are proud to be Vaqueros. We consider ourselves best volleyball team in the Western Athletic Conference – some say the world
… also dance champions ( we have the best warm up in the WAC too).
Written by junior outside #4, Jackie Kingsbury.
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