Texas Tropical Trail is hosting its next Partner Event in Monte Alto/Hargill on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

Here is the agenda (subject to change):

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9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Welcome at Rio Farms, 25601 FM 88, Monte Alto, Texas 78538

Light refreshments provided.

10 a.m. – Tour Rio Farms

Rio Farms, Inc., was established in 1941. Since then, the organization has aided “solving the social problems of low-income families, to assist them in obtaining agriculture benefits and in marketing their products, and to train them to farm successfully.” Currently, it operates as a private research foundation. Partners will learn more about this organization from Matt Klostermann.

10:45 a.m. – Delta Lake Presentation

Delta Lake, located a 5-minute drive from Rio Farms, is a well-known manmade reservoir for its magical charm of a once Magic Valley jewel and recreational activities. During the height of the Magic Valley, many land buyers invested in the surrounding area of the “lake” and created a club house for potential buyers to lodge. A representative from Delta Lake Park will present on the history of this historic Rio Grande Valley gem. This presentation will take place at Rio Farms.

11:15 a.m. – Drive to Delta Lake Park, 28312 FM 88, Edcouch, Texas 78538

11:20 a.m. – View Delta Lake Park

11:45 a.m. – Drive to Hargill Tacos, 29858 FM493, Hargill, TX 78549

12 p.m. – Lunch at Hargill Tacos

Enjoy a local favorite! During lunch, Texas Tropical Trail will host introductions.

12:45 p.m. – Drive to Hargill Post Office, 110 N Forbes, Hargill, Texas 78549

12:50 p.m. – Hargill Post Office Presentation

Community leader Margie Pollock will provide a short presentation on her time as postmaster of the Hargill Post Office. She spent more than 50 years as the small-town postmaster. The stories she must have to share!

1:15 p.m. – Drive to Hargill First Baptist Church, 13374 FM490, Hargill, Texas 78549

1:20 p.m. – Tour First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church is one of Hargill’s most active church. Margie Pollock, a long-time member of the church, will share the history of this 100-plus year-old church community. It also boasts a Texas Historical Marker.

2 p.m. – Texas Tropical Trail Board Meeting at the Fellowship Hall