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80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 71
Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives commending the farmers of Medina and Uvalde counties in the Edwards Aquifer region for their water conservation efforts.
Date:
June 15, 2007
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Farm Gate
Patent for a farm gate to open without dismounting. Illustration included.
Date:
December 15, 1903
Creator:
Clarke, George R.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Chris Reyes Mendeke, July 15, 2016
Cresencia Reyes Mendeke ("Chris") was born in the late 20s and raised in Uvalde during the Great Depression. In her interview, she talked about the strict segregation in the town during those years. She attended a "Mexican school" for her early education, and recalled the neglect and disinterest in educating the Mexican American children. She also talked about her father's role as a benefactor in their neighborhood, and of his relationship with a prominent family of Anglo business owners. After finishing school and working in a local Penney's store for some time, Mendeke married and moved around, as she and her husband looked for opportunities in and out of Uvalde. Eventually, they settled in the Los Angeles area, and found professional work. Later, they became licensed realtors and opened their own office in Buena Park. After several decades, the Mendekes retired and moved back to Uvalde in the eighties, and Chris was determined to get involved in local affairs. She joined the local Democratic party and helped run local campaigns; she was also a ranking member of the Mexican American Democrats (later the Tejano Democrats). In recent years, Mendeke spearheaded the restoration and marking of the Nicolas Street School, the …
Date:
July 15, 2016
Creator:
Sinta, Vinicio; Arionus, Steve & Mendeke, Chris Reyes
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Sabinal Sentinel. (Sabinal, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 1904
Weekly newspaper from Sabinal, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 15, 1904
Creator:
Sevier, Hal
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Sabinal Sentinel. (Sabinal, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, July 15, 1904
Weekly newspaper from Sabinal, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
July 15, 1904
Creator:
Sevier, Hal
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sabinal Weekly Sentinel. (Sabinal, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 15, 1899
Weekly newspaper from Sabinal, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 15, 1899
Creator:
Sevier, Hal
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Uvalde News. (Uvalde, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 15, 1898
Weekly newspaper from Uvalde, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 15, 1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Uvalde News. (Uvalde, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 15, 1900
Weekly newspaper from Uvalde, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 15, 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History