An article about a national historic site dedicated to the battle in Palo Alto. It emphasizes the importance, and purpose of the battlefield in the battle and its preservation.
Inscription reads: On Feb. 6, 1971, a small group gathered outside the Pharr police department to protest incidents of discrimination and brutality. The crowd grew to hundreds and the day turned violent as tensions with law enforcement escalated.…
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Caption: 2. What a team!... Joey Gonzales, 10, Juan Martinez, 10, Daniel Alaniz, 10, and Hector Zapata, 12, proudly show off the medals they received for all their hard work.
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Caption: Lionettes Break Even In District. Donna Henderson does a back-handed dink while Chris Villarreal (14) Irene Martinez (15) Elia Villarreal (11) and Mary Lou Flores (25) await the results.
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