About

Nydia O. Tapia-Gonzales Jesus’ #1 fan.

From the sister cities of Matamoros, Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas.

Happily married in Harlingen, Texas.

Mother of 3. Grandmother of 4. Daughter, Granddaughter, and Grand niece of journalists.

Poet. Writer. Painter. Wanderer.

History and architecture buff.

Feminist.

Spiritual.

Nydia O

Painter

Destination Marketing Consultant

Writer, Journalist, Poet

Publisher & Preservationist


Freelance Writer, Journalist, Poet & Painter
(2021-)

Executive Director. Texas Birding
(2012-2020)

Executive Director. Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau
(2008-2012)

Gray Line Tours / Vamonos Travel. Proprietor (1997-2009)

Currently serving on the Texas Folklife Board of Directors