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Renowned football coach Tom Landry was born and grew up in Mission. A mural painted by local artist Manuel Hinojosa on a 95-foot wall facing Tom Landry Street depicts his life and football career, including playing in five Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.

Los Ebanos Ferry, 17 miles southwest on FM 886, is thought to be the last remaining hand-drawn ferry in the country. It transports three cars and several passengers across the Rio Grande at a time.

Visitor Centers

Mission Chamber of Commerce 202 W. Tom Landry St. Mission, TX 78572. Phone:(956)585-2727

Things to Do

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

La Lomita Chapel

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