Imagine a beautiful, flowing river, teeming with birds and wildlife. Families gather along the banks laughing, grilling, playing music and napping in the sun. A dip in the cool water keeps the brutal Texas heat at bay. The river invigorates, offering a reminder that you’re alive and all of this is a gift.
This has been the reality for border residents on the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo for generations. It’s a river with two names and two countries, but one people who depend on its lifegiving waters. The river, after all, is why these communities exist in the first place.