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Pride and Pain (The Waters of San Antonio)
By Dr. Ricardo RomoThe abundance of fresh water in San Antonio brought the first people to its springs and rivers more than 10,000 years ago....
Coming of Age in the Southside
By Ricardo RomoWhile there are fifteen parks, schools, buildings, and roads named for Southsider Frank Tejeda, few people really know his...
The Culebra Street Westside
By Dr. Ricardo RomoThe Culebra Street corridor is the only community on the Westside where for over a half a century (1930-1980) Latinos, Blacks and...
Jacinto Guevara
By Dr. Ricardo Romo Jacinto Guevara moved to San Antonio in the early 1990s from his hometown of La Puente, California. He is a product of East LA...
The Rise of Latino Prospect Hill
By Dr. Ricardo RomoSan Antonio’s social and cultural history has been enriched over the years by its many Latino neighbor- hoods. Many of them date...
The Westside’s Painted Walls
By Dr. Ricardo RomoThis summer San Anto Cultural Arts (SACA) has once again matched up San Antonio youth with their artistic inspirations and SACA’s...
The Westside’s Gateway Businesses
Mexican American businesses in San Antonio date back to the early 1850s shortly after Tejanos, as they were called, became American citizens by...
Jesse Trevino: Progreso Drug Store
In 1977 Jesse Trevino painted “Progreso” as part of his Westside series, which included several other acrylic paintings from that period. His best...
The World of Our Fathers Westside Life 1920-1950
The Westside of our fathers, especially during the years between 1920-1950, represent memorable times. The majority of our fathers living in San...
Adelita’s March To Food Fame
Adelita Tamales and Tortilla Factory first opened its doors for business in San Antonio’s Westside in 1938. Since its founding by Roberto and...