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Mountain Lion Catches a Cat in Monterrey
Sierra Alta, a residential sector in the mountains of southern Monterrey (Nuevo Leon state), had an unexpected visitor when a skinny mountain lion pursued and caught a domestic cat, apparently killing it and taking it away. You can watch the … Continue reading
Fireball Meteor Streaks Across Night Sky Over Northeast Mexico and Texas Border Region
On the early morning of June 15th, 2025, residents of northeast Mexico and the adjacent Texas border region were treated with a brief but spectacular sight – a fireball (a very bright meteor) which streaked across the night sky. On … Continue reading
Beavers in Monterrey
The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) mostly inhabits the United States and Canada. But now this busy and industrious critter is expanding its range in Mexico, even in the urban area of Monterrey. (The Spanish term for beaver is castor.) … Continue reading
Melissa, Martha and Carmen Win First, Second and Third, Respectively, in Mexican Prison Beauty Pageant
Here’s something I ran across on Mexico’s Excelsior. They held a beauty pageant in a Mexican women’s prison in Escobedo, part of the Monterrey metroplex in northern Mexico. The winner was Melissa, awarded 5,000 pesos. The runner-up was Martha, who … Continue reading
High-Speed Rail from Austin to Monterrey?
There’s talk of constructing a high-speed rail line from Austin, Texas through San Antonio, Texas to Monterrey, Mexico. From Newsweek: The push for high-speed rail connecting Texas and Mexico took a step forward this week, as officials from both sides … Continue reading
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Tagged Americans, Austin, Monterrey, Newsweek, Railroads, Samuel Garcia, San Antonio, State of Nuevo Leon, Texas, Union Pacific
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NASCAR Set to Run Cup Series Race in Mexico City Next June
This should be interesting news for NASCAR fans. It’s been announced that NASCAR will hold a Cup Series Race, for points, in Mexico City next June 15th. Here’s a specially tricked out racecar displayed at the official announcement in Mexico … Continue reading