Port Isabel Lighthouse, constructed in 1852. This is the only publicly accessible lighthouse in Texas.

In early March, I spent several days working in Port Isabel on a new Interpretive Master Plan (IMP) for the Texas Historical Commission’s Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site, gathering information and meeting with stakeholders.

I am truly fortunate to be engaged in such a fantastic project in one of my favorite Texas coastal towns with a wonderful group of passionate supporters! This project offers me the opportunity to continue delving into the history of one of the most intriguing (and captivating) areas of Texas – the Lower Rio Grande Valley.