The team was established when the Corpus Christi Seahawks franchise moved to La Feria during the season.
[1][2] On June 4, 1931, the Corpus Christi Seagulls team moved to La Feria, Texas and became known as the "Nighthawks.
The Nighthawks finished the 1931 overall regular season with a record of 49–46, playing under managers Ray Pipkin and Fincher Withers.
[6][3] Nighthawks player Johnny Rizzo won the Rio Grande Valley League batting championship, hitting .385 for the season.
[3] Following the shortened 1931 season, the Rio Grande Valley League reformed in 1949 with the Corpus Christi Aces as a member.