Robert Rivera Ojeda and Alfredo Serna will be performing at the Opening Reception of "A Photographic Journey Along El Caminio Real" in the Doughterty Room of the Barnhart Library in Beeville on Thursday, April 19, 2012 beginning at 5:30 pm ~ Speakers at this event will also include photographer, Christopher Talbot; Steven Gonzales, Executive Director, El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association; and Gary Dunnam, El Camino Real de los Tejas Board Member and well known Victoria historian. Popular Spanish and English songs from early Texas will be sung by balladeer and songwriter, Robert Rivera Ojeda who will be accompanied by accordionist Alfredo Serna.
Thanks to the Victoria Advocate for paying tribute to the families in this area that helped make the Tejano Monument a reality. Here's a few other videos and articles that commemorate this historic event! Viva Tejas!
"Pioneer's Kin proud of new Tejano monument" - Saturday, March 31, 2012 - The Dallas Morning News -- Thanks to Sylvia Navarro Tillotson for sharing this article. Sylvia's great-great-great-grandfather was Jose Antonio Navarro.
Read more about Jose Antonio NAVARRO: In Search of the American Dream in Nineteenth-Century by David McDonald. See also www.visitcasanavarro.com
Here's also a few of the many 'good books' about Tejanos and Tejanas ....
TEJANO EMPIRE - LIFE ON THE SOUTH TEXAS RANCHOS by Andres Tijerina -Texas A&M University Press.
TEJANOS IN THE 1835 TEXAS REVOLUTION by L. Lloyd MacDonald - Pelican Publishing Company.
TEJANO LEADERSHIP IN MEXICAN AND REVOLUTIONARY TEXAS - Edited by Jesus F. de la Teja - Texas A&M University Press
THE TEXAS CONNECTION WITH THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Robert H. Thonhoff - Eakin Press - Austin, Texas
EL MESQUITE by Elena Zamora O'Shea with new introductions by Andres Tijerina & Leticia M. Garza-Falcon. - Texas A&M University Press.
CABALLERO by Jovita Gonzales & Eve Raleigh. Edited by Jose E. Limon and Maria Cotera. Forward by Thomas H. Kreneck - Texas A&M University Press.
So glad to have attended this event. In addition to Elizabeth Ames Jones, Chairperson of the Texas Railroad Commission, there was an informative presentation by Brent Halldorson, P.Eng,, Chief Operating Officer, Fountain Quail WATER MANAGEMENT. Company and contact info as well as his Slide Presentation is available to view on www.southcentraltexas.net - Foundtain Quail is opening a facility in Karnes County.
Brian, thanks so much for this article. I understand that this event hosted by the Consulate General of Spain last week at Rice University was well attended. In addition to the NPS site, see also El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association www.elcaminorealdelostejas.org ~ as well as ~ www.southcentraltexas.net/#HISTORY
I recently received a copy of the "Desiderata" from a friend, but noticed that the next to the last phrase had been changed from "be cheerful" to "be careful" ...
Hats! Hats! Hats! Loved the hats! 'Twas truly a beautifully planned and executed event! Congrats and best wishes to the Duke and Duchess Cambridge. Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_...
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Robert Rivera Ojeda and Alfredo Serna will be performing at the Opening Reception of "A Photographic Journey Along El Caminio Real" in the Doughterty Room of the Barnhart Library in Beeville on Thursday, April 19, 2012 beginning at 5:30 pm ~ Speakers at this event will also include photographer, Christopher Talbot; Steven Gonzales, Executive Director, El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association; and Gary Dunnam, El Camino Real de los Tejas Board Member and well known Victoria historian. Popular Spanish and English songs from early Texas will be sung by balladeer and songwriter, Robert Rivera Ojeda who will be accompanied by accordionist Alfredo Serna.
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Thanks to the Victoria Advocate for paying tribute to the families in this area that helped make the Tejano Monument a reality. Here's a few other videos and articles that commemorate this historic event! Viva Tejas!
"Nosotros Los Tejanos Parade attracts thousands"
http://www.kvue.com/news/Nosotros-Los...
Thanks to Rudy Tejano Pena for sharing this video - www.tejanopride.com
"López: The Tejano Monument unveiling (we’ve come a long, long way)" By José Antonio López -- www.asksam.com/southcentraltexas/defa...
"Pioneer's Kin proud of new Tejano monument" - Saturday, March 31, 2012 - The Dallas Morning News -- Thanks to Sylvia Navarro Tillotson for sharing this article. Sylvia's great-great-great-grandfather was Jose Antonio Navarro.
Read more about Jose Antonio NAVARRO: In Search of the American Dream in Nineteenth-Century by David McDonald. See also www.visitcasanavarro.com
Here's also a few of the many 'good books' about Tejanos and Tejanas ....
TEJANO EMPIRE - LIFE ON THE SOUTH TEXAS RANCHOS by Andres Tijerina -Texas A&M University Press.
TEJANOS IN THE 1835 TEXAS REVOLUTION by L. Lloyd MacDonald - Pelican Publishing Company.
TEJANO LEADERSHIP IN MEXICAN AND REVOLUTIONARY TEXAS - Edited by Jesus F. de la Teja - Texas A&M University Press
THE TEXAS CONNECTION WITH THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Robert H. Thonhoff - Eakin Press - Austin, Texas
EL MESQUITE by Elena Zamora O'Shea with new introductions by Andres Tijerina & Leticia M. Garza-Falcon. - Texas A&M University Press.
CABALLERO by Jovita Gonzales & Eve Raleigh. Edited by Jose E. Limon and Maria Cotera. Forward by Thomas H. Kreneck - Texas A&M University Press.
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Star gazing! We saw the most amazing golden meteor the other night!
Check out "Earth and Sky" to see what's happening tonight!
http://earthsky.org
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FYI - Here's another article and video about this project ...
Tejano Monument Coming to the Texas state capitol
http://weareaustin.com/fulltext?nxd_i...
.... plus a few books and other references ....
http://www.asksam.com/southcentraltex...
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So glad to have attended this event. In addition to Elizabeth Ames Jones, Chairperson of the Texas Railroad Commission, there was an informative presentation by Brent Halldorson, P.Eng,, Chief Operating Officer, Fountain Quail WATER MANAGEMENT. Company and contact info as well as his Slide Presentation is available to view on www.southcentraltexas.net - Foundtain Quail is opening a facility in Karnes County.
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Brian, thanks so much for this article. I understand that this event hosted by the Consulate General of Spain last week at Rice University was well attended. In addition to the NPS site, see also El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association
www.elcaminorealdelostejas.org ~ as well as ~ www.southcentraltexas.net/#HISTORY
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Thanks for sharing these positive thoughts.
I recently received a copy of the "Desiderata" from a friend, but noticed that the next to the last phrase had been changed from "be cheerful" to "be careful" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desidera...
When saying good-bye to others, instead of saying "be careful" I say "Enjoy the Ride" ...
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Hats! Hats! Hats! Loved the hats! 'Twas truly a beautifully planned and executed event! Congrats and best wishes to the Duke and Duchess Cambridge. Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_...
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