Zapata - RGV or Not??

[footballgal]

Ok here it goes for me and Sinton66

Is Zapata part of the Rio Grande Valley?

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

You said it earlier, the Rio Grande Valley ends at Roma.

But i'll simplify even further......any towns NOT in the counties of Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo, or Starr are NOT considered a part of the Rio Grande Valley.

Last time I checked, Zapata is nowhere near Starr Co.

[sinton66]

"A river runs through it". Technically, THE Rio Grande Valley starts at El Paso and ends at Brownsville. And trust me, out west, it really IS a valley. :D :D :D

[footballgal]

TarponFanInNorthTexas:
You said it earlier, the Rio Grande Valley ends at Roma.

But i'll simplify even further......any towns NOT in the counties of Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo, or Starr are NOT considered a part of the Rio Grande Valley.

Last time I checked, Zapata is nowhere near Starr Co.Yes, I KNOW, but other's I won't mention names; Sinton**cough ** cough66 and I think a Tarpon mentioned Zapata representing the valley....

[footballgal]

I wonder who's one vote for yes is :cool: someone who likes homemade wine and Tortilla burgers.

<small>[ November 17, 2003, 11:08 PM: Message edited by: footballgal ]</small>

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

Well, that particular Tarpon doesn't play football, if it means anything. :D

Just kiddin' 04

[sinton66]

I wonder who the other "no" votes were from? Places east of Starr county, maybe" :D :D

[footballgal]

Not wink gonna deny it, the first vote was mine and it was NO. Right on the border of Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.

and sinton66, who'd you pm to vote for another NO??? :D Not bribing anyone with tortilla burgers are ya?

<small>[ November 17, 2003, 11:22 PM: Message edited by: footballgal ]</small>

[sinton66]

Didn't pm anybody. Promise, when EVERYBODY else besides YOU guys vote......

Poor Zapata, where's the love folks? They must feel like a red-headed step child. :D :D :D

[footballgal]

Ok, but remember if the Yes wins, and by chance the Hawks win, you're going to have to get on here and say that the Pirates got beat by a valley team.LOL

I am sure there use to it, they really, really are out there by themselves.

<small>[ November 17, 2003, 11:43 PM: Message edited by: footballgal ]</small>

[sinton66]

Well, the Pirates have been beaten by a valley team before. Remember, I said traditionally we do well in this round.

[footballgal]

sinton66:
Well, the Pirates have been beaten by a valley team before. Remember, I said traditionally we do well in this round.I know, but I still want you to do it :D

[sinton66]

I meant I wouldn't have any problem admitting it. Not like it's NEVER happened before.

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

sinton66:
Poor Zapata, where's the love folks? They must feel like a red-headed step child. :D :D :D Well, it's not our fault they choose to live in a town that is LITERALLY in the middle of NOWHERE!

I've been there before....there is NOTHING out there. I'd be bored to tears living there!

[footballgal]

TarponFanInNorthTexas:

sinton66:
Poor Zapata, where's the love folks? They must feel like a red-headed step child. :D :D :D Well, it's not our fault they choose to live in a town that is LITERALLY in the middle of NOWHERE!

I've been there before....there is NOTHING out there. I'd be bored to tears living there!they do have a nice lake and you would feel like you were in PI in the winter, with our winter texan friends. Their stadium is nice also.

[footballgal]

sinton66:
I meant I wouldn't have any problem admitting it. Not like it's NEVER happened before.I know you wouldn't, I am just giving ya a hard time. wink

[SintonFan]

I leave for a few hours and what? footballgal and 66 decided to play footsy? wink
Shame on yall!
BTW, I did vote for Zapata being a RGV team. But only just now, around 2:30 AM tuesday for what it's worth. :p

[sinton66]

Well, at 6:30 on Tuesday, vote's 6 to 6. wink

[Mid80'sTarpon]

Make it 7-6 not in the valley. Only 32-3A teams are in the valley, next alignment might be different, but not this or years past. Zapata is 31-3A.

[footballgal]

SintonFan:

BTW, I did vote for Zapata being a RGV team. But only just now, around 2:30 AM tuesday for what it's worth. p [/qb]You must be from Sinton, if you think Zapata is part of the valley. wink

<small>[ November 18, 2003, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: footballgal ]</small>

[Phil C]

My vote no just put the no votes ahead. Rediculous - there is no way Zapata is part of the Rio Grande Valley. Just look at a road map and you can see. Plus Zapata is only 50 miles from Laredo.

[olddawggreen]

I would say Zapata is in the sorta badlands border no mans land between Laredo and Rio Grande City. I consider Rio Grande City to be on the outer edge of the Valley.

[pirate4state]

I voted "No" it just seems too far removed from what I consider the Valley wink

[Ray_BearKat]

I got to back up my gal on this one and vote "No". Zapata is not in the RGV. And unless the town decides to move southeast a few 100 miles then it probably never will be.

[E-E 'JACKETS]

Hey footballgal, sorry I took so long. I just was accepted earlier today in this forum. As for the question:
NO, Zapata is not part of the Rio Grande Valley. The Valley begins at South Padre Island (Cameron CO.) and ends in Roma (Starr Co). Like someone said earlier, the Valley consists of 4 counties, the two i previously mentioned along with Willacy and Hidalgo counties. Someone said earlier that the RIO GRANDE RIVER technically begins in El Paso, that's FALSE, it originates in Colorado. Anyways, back to the topic, no Zapata is not part of the Valley!