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Our main feature this month is an article written by Juan M. Escobar on the Republic of the Rio Grande, a little known history that occurred after the Texas Revolution and before the war between the United States and Mexico when the Federalists wanted to create their own nation. If things would have turned out different we might be living between Mexico and the United States in our own country today. Last month we participated in a procession for rain to San Isidro Labrador. This was an old custom that had not been done in a while and the citizens of the farming and ranching community of Rios in Southern Duval County decided to return to the old traditions and it has really helped. Be sure to read the story to find out. Have you ever wondered what a derramadero was? It is a very important part of our ecosystem that we need to know about. Read about it on page 16. Nick Gonzales explains to us, (What's in a Name?), how our identity has changed through the years. Our music section this month covers the performance by our friends from Japan, Kenji "El Gato" Katsube and his Conjunto J, when they were recently here and performed at Mario's Club. Quite a show! We hope to see Kenji next year. We welcome a new contributing writer who goes by the pen name of Joe Premont. He brings back some happy memories to whoever was raised in a small oilfield town. We also would like to announce the posting of a new website by the Institute of Texas Cultures, two books written by a South Texan, Andres Saenz of Falfurrias, Texas, with roots in Duval County. Be sure to read our regular departments and thanks to all our subscribers, readers, and advertisers. I would also like to welcome all new subscribers and advertisers. Hasta la próxima, Homero S. Vera |
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