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Mustang Miracle
Mustang Miracle Back to Blog Not Just a Game of Golf In 1957, this team of Hispanic golfers shocked Texas by winning state Read Article Here by Texas Standard – FULL STORY Mustang Miracle— Golf Team tells story made of legend Read Article Here by Latin Sports Hall of Fame – FULL STORY Joe…
Read MoreGone But Not Forgotten: San Felipe ISD’s Legacy
Gone But Not Forgotten: San Felipe ISD’s Legacy Back to Blog For 41 years, San Felipe ISD stood as a beacon of pride, resilience, and cultural identity for Del Rio’s Latino community. You may not see too many Del Rioans sporting Purple and Gold T-shirts or sweaters nowadays, nor hear chants of ‘Yea Mustangs!’ But…
Read MoreLaughlin Air Force Base
Originally called Laughlin Field, Laughlin Air Force base has been training pilots on a variety of airframes since 1942.
Read MoreBorder Radio
In the 1930s, the controversial Dr. Brinkley established a million-watt radio program to hawk his wares, setting the stage for XERF.
Read MoreArmy Days
What do camels, the army, and a 1950s television series have in common? Learn more about the history of Fort Clark.
Read MoreJudge Roy Bean
Who was Judge Roy Bean and how did he become known as “the Law West of the Pecos”?
Read MoreThe Great Acuña Flood & Amistad Dam
Before there were early warning systems or the Amistad Dam, a hurricane surge overwhelmed our sister city of Acuña and washed out Texas bridges.
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