July 2000 Volume 3, Issue 34
	Editorial
July 2000 Volume 3, Issue 34	Our main story this month features Rancho Randado, a ranch that dates back to the 1830s in what is now Jim Hogg county. Randado was a legendary ranch that was brought to prosperity by Don Hipólito García and his wife Doña Andrea Montalvo. Don Hipólito's family dates back to the 1760s when the first lands were distributed in what was known as Nuevo Santander. I'd like to thank Bernardo de la Garza for being a hospitable host in showing me around what was the headquarters of Rancho Randado. A truly remarkable place in the history of South Texas. We also feature the brands that were used on the ranch in this month's brand section. My brother, Lino Vera, Jr. sent me a story that he wrote on my father's older brother, Anselmo Rios Vera and how he recollects the trips to his ranch as a young boy. That led to a short story that my dad told me several years ago that relates to a person that my uncle referred to in his story, State Senator Archer Parr. Read the update on the Reyes brothers, whose genealogy I traced to the founding father of Revilla or Old Guerrero in 1750 and how I connect to him as well. In our music section this month don't expect a conjunto group. We cover a pioneer female radio announcer from Falfurrias, Dora Gonzales Martinez. I'm sure she will bring back many memories to many people who strongly depended on her radio program to bring them the latest news and obituaries. I recall listening to her as a young boy and I can still remember her very distinct voice after all these years. In our Mexico section, read about the history of María Auxiliadora, the patroness of the Spanish colonial soldiers who came to America and carried their faith in her wherever they went. Be sure to read our regular departments, especially the recipe section where we have some great summer recipes for cooling off. Hasta la próxima, Homero S. Vera
July 2000 Volume 3, Issue 34	In This Issue page Features 4-5 Rancho Randado 6 Family tree of Hipólito García 8 Agostadero del Randado 15 Memories of my Uncle, Anselmo R. Vera by Lino Vera, Jr. 16 Meeting Mr. Parr 16 Update on the Reyes Brothers 17 Premont Time Capsule page  Music 18 Dora Gonzales Martinez-Pioneer Radio Announcer-Falfurrias, Tx page   Happenings 13  Calendar of Events  page  Departments 9 Map of Agostadero (del Randado) 11 El Mesteño Bookstore 12 Cattle Brands-Rancho Randado Zapata County 1872-1889 14 Proverbs - Books 17 Nature - Tarantula 20 Recipes 21  Internet Links 22 Mexico - María Auxiliadora
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