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86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4726, Chapter 557
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Cameron County Flood Control District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes and to issue bonds.
Date:
June 10, 2019
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Border Fence
Photograph of a section of bollard-style pedestrian border fence in Brownsville, Texas, with electrical boxes in the nearest section of the fence. It was erected by U.S. Homeland security in the late 2000s as part of the "Secure Fence Act of 2006."
Date:
June 27, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Open border fence in Brownsville, TX
Section of bollard-style pedestrian border fence in Brownsville, TX. Erected by U.S. Homeland security in the late 2000s as part of the "Secure Fence Act of 2006."
Date:
June 27, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Palmito Hill Battlefield Memorial
Southward facing panoramic photograph of Palmito Hill Battlefield, the last land battle of the American Civil War on May 12-13, 1865. As viewed from the interpretive platform of the Historic Landmark near Boca Chica Blvd. and Palmito Hill Rd.
Date:
June 27, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
SpaceX S-band tracking station antennas in Boca Chica Village
Photograph of two S-band tracking station antennas at the SpaceX South Texas Launch Site at Boca Chica Village, TX on State Highway 4. Site is located near Brownsville between Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area, Boca Chica State Park and Brazos Island State Park.
Date:
June 27, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Causeway and South Padre Island
Eastward-facing photograph of the Queen Isabella Causeway and South Padre Island, taken from atop the Point Isabel Lighthouse.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cristo de los Pescadores
Photograph of statue entitled, "Cristo de los Pescadores" in Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island north west of the Jetties. The statue is on top of carved, stacked blocks of stone that have small plaques on them and it is behind a carved stone marker that has text and illustrations of a ship and anchors.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cristo de los Pescadores, Detail
Photograph of statue entitled, "Cristo de los Pescadores" in Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island north west of the Jetties.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Following a Kemp's ridley sea turtle released at dawn
Staff person from the rescue and rehabilitation organization, "Sea Turtle, Inc" on South Padre Island live-streams the progress of Kemp's ridley hatchlings moving towards gulf waters at sunrise.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kemp's ridley sea turtles
Kemp's ridley turtle hatchlings moving towards Texas gulf coast waters at dawn.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kemp's ridley sea turtles at dawn
Juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles make their way towards gulf coast waters during sunrise at South Padre Island beach.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kemp's ridley sea turtles released at dawn
Staff members from the rescue and rehabilitation organization, "Sea Turtle, Inc" on South Padre Island release endangered Kemp's ridley hatchlings at dawn, surrounded by onlookers.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Point Isabel Lighthouse
Photograph of Point Isabel Lighthouse (located at Point Isabel) in Cameron County, Texas.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Point Isabel Lighthouse
Photograph of Point Isabel lighthouse as seen from western side.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Point Isabel Lighthouse
Photograph of Point Isabel lighthouse as seen from its base on the easter side.
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statue of Padre José Nicolás Ballí
Statue of Padre J. Nicolas Balli Located on South Padre Island. Historical Marker on base reads: "Padre Island, off the South Texas coast, is named for Padre Jose Nicolas Balli (177?-1829), whose family migrated from Spain in 1569 and became large landowners in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. In 1800 Balli applied to King Charles IV of Spain for 11 1/2 leagues of land on the island, and in 1804 started its first settlement, Rancho Santa Cruz. Padre Balli served as collector of finances for all the churches in the Rio Grande Valley and founded the first mission in present Cameron County. Padre Balli's ministry was a great influence on the lives of early South Texas settlers."
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statue of Padre José Nicolás Ballí
Statue of Padre José Nicolás Ballí on South Padre Island
Date:
June 26, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historical Marker: Battle of Palmito Ranch
Photograph of historical marker entitled: "Battle of Palmito Ranch." Text reads: "The last land engagement of the Civil War was fought near this site on May 12-13, 1865, thirty-four days after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Col. Theodore H. Barrett commanded Federal troops on Brazos Island 12 miles to the east. The Confederates occupied Fort Brown 12 miles to the west, commanded by Gen. James E. Slaughter and Col. John S. (Rip) Ford, whose troops had captured Fort Brown from the Federals in 1864. Ordered to recapture the fort, Lt. Col. David Branson and 300 men advanced from Brazos Island. They won a skirmish with Confederate pickets on May 12. Barrett reinforced Branson's troops with 200 men on May 13 and renewed the march to Fort Brown. Confederate cavalry held the Federals in check until Ford arrived with reinforcements that afternoon. Ford's artillery advanced and fired on the northern end of the Federal line while the cavalry charged. The Confederate right charged the southern end of the Federal line and captured part of the Union infantry. Barrett ordered a retreat toward the U.S. position on Brazos Island. While the Confederates reported no fatalities in the Battle of Palmito Ranch, …
Date:
June 24, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historical Marker: Last Battle of the Civil War
Photograph of a historical marker commemorating the last battle of the Civil War. The text reads: "At This Site -- The Last Battle of the Civil War, Known as Palmito Hill, was Fought by Confederate Troops Under Colonel John S. (Rip) Ford and Union Forces on May 13, 1865, 34 Days After Lee's Surrender at Appomatox -- Erected by the State of Texas -- 1936"
Date:
June 24, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historical Marker: Site of Camp Belknap
Photograph of Historical Marker entitled: "Site of Camp Belknap." Text reads: "In May 1846 when war was declared against Mexico, the U.S. Congress authorized the raising of 50,000 volunteer troops to supplement the regular U.S. Army. General Zachary Taylor was quickly inundated with volunteer soldiers arriving at Brazos Santiago, and was forced to place them in temporary encampments. Camp Belknap, located on this site, was established in the summer of 1846. The camp was located on a long narrow rise of land, measuring about 2 miles in length and one-half mile at its widest point. It was the first high ground encountered after leaving the Gulf Coast. Thought to be the largest encampment for volunteer soldiers, troop estimates total 7,000-8,000 men including several regiments from eight states. Soldiers suffered exposure to the elements, unsanitary living conditions, overcrowding, biting insects, thorny plants, and disease. Many died a premature death, often resulting in one two two funerals daily. No enemy attacks took place despite one false alarm. During August and September most of the volunteers were moved upriver either to camps nearer Matamoros, or further to Camargo. The camp was completely empty by December 1846." Marker is dated 1996 in the lower-right …
Date:
June 24, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Point Isabel Coast Guard Building on South Padre Island
Southward facing photograph of the 1923 Point Isabel Coast Guard Building located on South Padre Island. A small historical marker on the opposite side reads: "The Federal Government has operated a coastal installation at Point Isabel since 1852. This structure is the third permanent building erected here, one of a line of nine stations established along the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to the Texas-Mexico border. Originally consisting of a main floor, attic, and lookout tower, all elevated off the ground on wood and concrete pilings, the structure served as barracks and headquarters for the U.S. Coast Guard unit that patrolled the coastline and conducted sea rescues. (1988)"
Date:
June 24, 2018
Creator:
Hicks, William
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1234, Chapter 781
Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to filing fees imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County and Cameron County.
Date:
June 15, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 468, Chapter 447
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities in coastal border counties.
Date:
June 9, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1459, Chapter 44
Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to incentives to encourage landowners to destroy, remove, or treat citrus trees located in a pest management zone.
Date:
May 19, 2017
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History