Utrgv Chaps

Start your weekend in Laredo by participating in "Noche de Museos - Junior Edition," a collaboration between Webb County Heritage Foundation and Imaginarium of South Texas. Visit the three museums to discover fossils, artifacts and stories about South Texas!

It was great working with Sophia and Victoria!!! They both were very dedicated and thorough in their work as interns for this project!!! Thank you both!!!!

It is with heavy heart that the UTRGV CHAPS Program reports the death of its dear friend, colleague, and supporter Carrol “Kelly” Norquest (1934-2026).

Mark your calendars! 📜

Don't miss "Enrique: A Karankawa's Journey" with Alejandro Oyoque and Enrique Gonzales, exploring the legacy of one of Texas' earliest peoples.

📅 Saturday, August 8 at 2:00 PM

📍 Goliad County Library

Hello all!
Please see the wonderful work our former CHAPS Program assistant Jillian Glantz has done with her continued research and preservation efforts for the Restlawn African American Cemetery - an official Historic Texas Cemetery

Reclaiming Restlawn A living history of a Black cemetery in Edinburg, Texas and the local community efforts to preserve it and the city's Black history.

Check out what the Webb County Heritage Foundation folks are doing this summer with activities for children to learn more the natural history of their region! Kids will be able to complete activities such as:
• Junior Archaeologist at the Border Heritage Museum (with our Ancient Landscapes of South Texas exhibit)
• Junior Curator at the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum
• Fossil Finder at the Imaginarium of South Texas
Additional dates on July 31, August 7, August 14, and September 11. What a great idea!

Professors educating RGV youth on South Texas’ ancient landscapes SAN JUAN — Dozens of students from Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School sat on the floor inside the multi-purpose room of the San Juan Memorial Library on Monday morning.

Had a great day today with everyone at the Laguna Vista Library! Thank you for inviting us to assist with your summer program!!

Thank you to the San Juan Memorial Library team for inviting us to participate in their "Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program where elementary school students learned about the geological history of the RGV!!