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Whether you’re chasing a post-work 9 or going all 18, River Bend Country Club Inc. serves up a welcoming public championship layout with a…

4541 US-281

Whether you’re chasing a post-work 9 or going all 18, River Bend Country Club Inc. serves up a welcoming public championship layout with a driving range, lessons, and a laid-back restaurant... plus Thursday Sundowner two-man competitions that keep Brownsville’s golf scene friendly, slightly competitive, and very fun.

From the Brownsville newsletter, September 11, 2026

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For a breeze of a round that still makes you focus, Valley International Par 3 Golf Course delivers a fun nine-hole executive layout at…

2 Country Club Rd

For a breeze of a round that still makes you focus, Valley International Par 3 Golf Course delivers a fun nine-hole executive layout at Valley International Country Club, open to the public. Perfect for sneaking in after work or tuning up before weekend tournaments.

From the Brownsville newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

2370 Old Hwy 77 Ste 1314

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Gladys Porter Zoo

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Skip the drive and wander a lush, three-quarter-mile loop where Africa, Asia, Tropical America and Indo-Australia meet. Gladys Porter Zoo…

500 E Ringgold St

Skip the drive and wander a lush, three-quarter-mile loop where Africa, Asia, Tropical America and Indo-Australia meet.

From the Brownsville newsletter, September 9, 2026

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River Bend Resort & Golf Club keeps the swings honest with an 18-hole championship layout, a practice range for dialing it in, and a…

4541 US-281

River Bend Resort & Golf Club keeps the swings honest with an 18-hole championship layout, a practice range for dialing it in, and a friendly Thursday Sundowner 9-hole throwdown that welcomes all levels. Grab a buddy, chase a birdie, and make this week feel way more Brownsville.

From the Brownsville newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Open to the public and right here in town, Valley International Country Club gives you options, from a full Championship 18-hole course to…

301 McFadden Dr

Open to the public and right here in town, Valley International Country Club gives you options, from a full Championship 18-hole course to an Executive Par-3 nine-hole when you only have an hour. Book your tee time online, then stick around for tournaments and social events.

From the Brownsville newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Boca Chica To Mars Mural turns a downtown wall into Brownsville’s space-age mood board, with a larger-than-life Elon and rocket imagery…

1025 E Adams St

Boca Chica To Mars Mural turns a downtown wall into Brownsville’s space-age mood board, with a larger-than-life Elon and rocket imagery that sparks opinions and selfies alike. Swing by, then pop next door where the local gallery leans into SpaceX stories and RGV creativity.

From the Brownsville newsletter, September 16, 2026

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