Jesus Bazán and Antonio Longoria were two prominent Mexican-American residents of South Texas. In September 1915, armed robbers hijacked them for their horses their supplies. When the two men reported the incident to Texas Ranger Capt. Henry Lee…
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A newspaper article about how police officers and Sheriff Raymond Teller were released out of jail by paying $1,500 bonds. They were expected to court the following Monday of this publication.
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Caption: The District Meet held at Anzaldua Park brings schools from all over the Valley together. Norma Salazar and Sandra Lopez race towards the finish line against two McAllen competitors. Photo by Arnold Partida.