Photograph of Point Isabel Lighthouse (located at Point Isabel) in Cameron County, Texas.

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.

Photograph of Point Isabel lighthouse as seen from western side.

Wide angle exterior of Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía in Goliad, TX.

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"

Kemp's ridley turtle hatchlings moving towards Texas gulf coast waters at dawn.

Photograph of statue entitled, "Cristo de los Pescadores" in Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island north west of the Jetties.

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, …

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.

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 …

Eastward-facing photograph of the Queen Isabella Causeway and South Padre Island, taken from atop the Point Isabel Lighthouse.

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."

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.

Photograph of Point Isabel lighthouse as seen from its base on the easter side.

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.

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."

Statue of Padre José Nicolás Ballí on South Padre Island

Juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles make their way towards gulf coast waters during sunrise at South Padre Island beach.

Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter's table and members at the DAR-SAR Lineage Fair. There are guests in chairs around them too.

Photograph of Roger Wehr and Ron Carter at the June 9 TXSSAR Arlington Chapter (#7) meeting. They are standing and having a conversation. Behind them is a circular sign with the TXSSAR logo on it and Bob Pope sitting at a table.

Photograph of P. Oehler receiving an award during a CAR event. Ron Carter, a member of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter (#7), is presenting the award. There is a screen behind them and a Texas decoration.

Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter's table at the DAR-SAR Lineage Fair event. There is a banner on the front, paper materials, and a screen displaying pictures of the group at the table.

Photograph of an awards ceremony during the June 9 TXSSAR Arlington Chapter (#7) meeting. Kevin Jorrey is the presenter and George Benoit and Robert Slaughter are holding up their new membership certificates. Three other guests are standing with them.

Photograph of P. Oehler receiving an award during a CAR event. Ron Carter, a member of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter (#7), presented the award and John Anderson and David Friels are standing to either side. Behind them is a backdrop and screen on top of a dresser.