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On June 1, 1966, farm workers in the Starr County, Texas melon fields in the lower Rio Grande valley (the vast majority of whom were Mexican), struck against the farm owners, demanding a minimum wage of $1.25 & recognition as a bargaining force. Local law enforcement & the Texas Rangers were called in & several arrests were made. The arrests were challenged in court & were found to be unconstitutional. And even with this victory in the court system, the protests were rendered ineffectual as a result of numerous arrests, injunctions, & the end of the growing season.
The National Farm Workers Association, the union in place which organized the strikers, opt to take its case to the state capitol in Austin. On July 4, 1966, hundreds of workers & sympathizers began their march from the Rio Grande valley to Austin roughly 350 miles away. As the marchers made their way through the blazing Texas sun, news coverage began to build.
As the marchers made their way through San Antonio, Archbishop Lucey gave a mass at the San Fernando Cathedral, which you see in this picture. Upon conclusion of the mass, he then led a vigil of roughly 200 people to the Alamo in support of the Texas farm workers. Leave a Comment
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This high school has been educating San Antonio's youth for decades. Looking at the exterior of the building, one would initially find no trait or characteristic that would differentiate it from any other high school in America. I am adding this tip, however, because of one reason & one reason only: in the 1930s the world renowned civil rights & communist leader Emma Tenayuca received her high school education from this school.
It is here, prior to the explosion of the Pecan Sheller’s Strike, where Emma would study the conditions of the shellers & seethe in anger over what she believed to be a great injustice. It is here where she continuously contemplated the plight of the shellers, resulting finally in her organization of the Pecan Sheller’s Strike of the late 1930s. Emma was only nineteen, fresh out of high school, when she organized the workers & led them through the turbulent times. Leave a Comment
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 by nomorewars
Oddly enough, however, in their pursuit of liberty a decision was made to exclude Mexicans from the church, which opened for worship around 1857.
Historically known for possessing a strong stance against racism, the German parishioners would eventually leave the church & become members at another, more tolerant place of worship.
Sadly, the great flood of 1921 would cause an irreparable amount of damage. The Neo-Romanesque building (St. Mary's Catholic Church) you see in the picture was put into service around 1924.
I find it rather unfortunate that not much is written on the German settlers who sparked so much controversy during the onset of their migration to Texas. Not only did the utterly abhor slavery with every ounce of their being, but they were also quite vociferous about worker’s rights.
For more information checkout Marxists & Utopias in Texas by Ernest G. Fischer. Leave a Comment
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 by nomorewars
Shortly thereafter, all the lunch counters in the city would desegregate, making San Antonio the first major city in the south to do so.
Make sure you obtain permission to be on campus before you attempt to explore it. I did not &, as a result, was given a criminal trespass warning & directed to depart the campus immediately.
If you are approached by law enforcement or a school official & are ordered to exit the premises, you must do so. Refusal will result in your arrest. Just a little advice. The Texas Penal Code is rather unique in this regard. Leave a Comment
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I fell in love with these little houses - not actually in San Antonio, but in Fredericksburg, about 50 miles outside San Antonio - an easy day trip.
We were spending the day in the Texas Hill Country and stopped for lunch in Fredericksburg and to have a look at the Pioneer Museum .
Fredericksburg was founded by German farmers back in the 19th century. Living out on their farms but with the church in town, the houses gave families somewhere of their own to stay when they came in to town on Saturday to be ready for the Sabbath - a day of rest - and long hours in church. The houses are tiny, most were no more than a kitchen/living room downstairs, a single bedroom upstairs where the whole family slept, and an outside ladder or staircase for access. About 30 remain, some are now shops, others have been enlarged but all are very much prized.
I'd love a little Sunday House - my own wee bolt hole - and if it was as cute as these ones are, I might well feel inclined not move back home come Monday. Failing that, I could stay in one next time I visit Fredericksburg, a few Sunday houses have become B&Bs Leave a Comment
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 Bexar County Courthouse by VeronicaG
San Antonio has seen four courthouses throughout the years: 1837, 1850, 1882 and the present structure built in 1892. The courthouse was constructed of red sandstone in the Romanesque Revival style by architect J. Riely Gordon. It was designed with a tall, picturesque tower and stately columns, which are hidden by the large tree on the grounds.
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 San Antonio's City Hall by VeronicaG
Twenty million tourists come to San Antonio every year...most popular sight: THE ALAMO! This city also has the distinction of having been awarded the All-America City Award: Hall of Fame. It joins many other U.S. cities to have received this title.
The population is nearly 281,000 and the city has elected a democratic mayor.
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602 E. Commerce Street
Corner of Alamo & East Commerce Streets
Phone: (210) 229-2100 / Fax: (210) 229-1600
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Visitor Center
*It was enjoyable to see this city better, since I was not able to so many years ago. I really enjoyed my travels here! Leave a Comment
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 Local bar-b-que by raevnzno
I miss the Tea and Brownies. Best mid afternoon pick-me up. I never leave San Antonio without stopping for take out for my plane ride. Tons better than the peanuts and complimentary soft drinks that the airlines provide! Leave a Comment
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