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Three articles describing typical costumes for Charro Days. The 'Peon,' 'La Michoacana,' and the 'Oaxacan' dress are some of the examples shown. The articles describe the typical colors and fabrics used for the costumes.

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An article talking about the history of Charro Days, and how it came together after World War II.

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An article about Ed McMahon, a commercial spokesman, filming a documentary called "Return to Iwo Jima." The documentary is a tribute to the fallen during World War's 2 Iwo Jima battle.

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Mchi Lady Bulldogs Basketball 32 Seasons

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2007 District 30 - 5A COACH OF THE YEAR

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University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Baseball Player and Coach

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The Texas citrus industry first took off in the Rio Grande Valley in the late 1800s. John H. Shary was a land developer and colonizer from Nebraska who became involved in the development and growth of the region after he took a tour of an orchard in…

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An image of two children playing in flooded streets caused by Hurricane Beulah in 1967.

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Caption: The varsity cheerleaders stand at attention while the national anthem is played during the Bi-district football game against the Corpus Christi Ray Texans

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A photograph of a girl in a carriage during the 1939 Charro Days celebration in Brownsville, Texas. The carriage is attached to a goat.

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A picture of a couple dancing during the Charro Days celebrations.

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A photo of Lucy Durantes and a classmate during a Charro Days parade. They can be seen in costumes.

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Lucy Duurantes with classmates photographed in a parade during a Charro Days celebration.

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The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the experiences of Charro Days
since its creation in the Rio Grande Valley. The first Charro Days celebration took place in the
border of Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tamaulipas in…

Charro Days 1941.pdf
Program invitation for Charro Days 1941

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A newspaper clip about the importance of the Juneteenth celebrations, and the history behind it.

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A newspaper article about some traditions people have for the Day of the Dead.

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McAllen High Coach Inducted at Banquet

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2010 RGV All - Star Sports Awards

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Coach Teresa Casso Collects Vela Award

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An article about the cases against police officers being dismissed. The officers were charged with the murdering of five Mexican prisoners. The cases were dismissed because there was not enough evidence, even though there were several witnesses that…

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Caption: Cards Undefeated

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Article in Valley Morning Star about the new baseball season

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Article in Valley Morning Star about the new addition to the Harlingen Capitols

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A photograph of a butterfly.
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