Ecotourism has become a crucial boom for the environment and local economies. Previously unprotected land has quickly been conserved while improving the economies of small cities. In this unprecedented shift, saving the environment is profitable. For a city like Alamo, which boasts some of the most prime birding and wildlife spots in the country, ecotourism... read more
Ecotourism has been one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors since the 1990s, and why wouldn’t it be? It allows travelers to decrease the negative effects of their visit while dipping into the beauty of local nature and culture. Travelers who jump right into the ideals of ecotourism can additionally help provide many benefits to local... read more
Alamo is home to world-class birdwatching, touting some of the more unique species of birds in the region. Birders from across the country flock to Alamo to catch a glimpse of some of our beautiful and rare feathered guests. Birdwatching and nature photography go hand-in-hand, and getting good photos of birds in the wild is... read more
Football, hockey, basketball and baseball are some of the most-watched spectator sports in America, but you’d be surprised to know that birding is not far behind. Although rather unbelievable, birding attracts more spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of a rare bird than the amount of people watching football and hockey combined! Due to its... read more
The City of Alamo is dedicated to forging young minds into the workforce of tomorrow. Exceptional education is a central tenant of the city’s plans. As such, we have developed new programs to give our students a head start before college. In a partnership with South Texas College (STC), the City of Alamo has developed... read more
The City of Alamo has partnered with RDA Technologies of Brownsville to expand our recycling capabilities with a new Electronic Waste (E-Scrap) program beginning in August 2015. The program will allow residents to turn in various electronics to the city where they will be safely recycled, providing a safer and cleaner city for all. The... read more
