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Map of Texas highlighting the Winter Garden Region. The Winter Garden Region is an agricultural area in South Texas located north of Laredo and southwest of San Antonio.The region is centered on four "core" counties - Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, and Zavala, [1] but also includes parts of Atascosa, Maverick, and McMullen counties.
The eastern portion of South Texas is often referred to as the Coastal Bend; here, coastal salt marshes, estuaries, and wetlands are scattered all around. The western and central parts are known as the South Texas Plains or the Brush Country. Mesquite trees and crop fields dominate the Brush Country. [citation needed]
Grapes are a common crop in some parts of Texas. [10] [11] Pierce's Disease is a common problem in the East and South. [10] From 1970 to 1996, PD was unknown outside of the southern part of the state. Though thought to be impossible, in 1996 suddenly many vineyards were heavily hit in north central Texas and some were wiped out completely.
The State Fair of Texas starts Sept. 29, kicking off 24 days of fair fun. Established in 1886 , the State Fair of Texas continues to promote Texas agriculture, education and community involvement ...
June heat stress hurts Texas agriculture. Weatherford Democrat, Texas. Sally Sexton, Weatherford Democrat, Texas. July 15, 2023 at 8:59 PM. ... June was one of the 10 hottest on record for South ...
The native tribes in South Texas were known to be hunter-gatherer peoples. [10] The area was known for its smaller nomadic tribes collectively called Coahuiltecan. [10] Native archaeological excavations near Brownsville have shown evidence of prehistoric shell trading. [11]
U.S. Department of Agriculture: The Great Plains. Parts of Texas may fit in with different regions. ... Central Texas: South/Southwest. Feel free to share your opinion with BAddison@gannett.com ...
The Texas Hill Country is a geographic region of Central and South Texas, forming the southeast part of the Edwards Plateau. Given its location, climate, terrain, and vegetation, the Hill Country can be considered the border between the American South and Southwest . [ 1 ]