3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 2, 2022 MOBILE HOME INSURANCE We Also Insure PARK MODELS • TRAVEL TRAILERS MOTORHOMES • GOLF CARTS • “CASITAS” 5TH WHEELS • AUTOS • MOTORCYCLES Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc. 1101 East Business 83 Donna, TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Premium subject to carrier underwriting. Rate subject to change. Plan Covers: Fire, Lightning, Explosion, Smoke, Wind (Hurricane, Tornadoes), Hail, Riot & Civil Commotion, Land & Air Vehicles... Also Includes $100,000 Liability Coverage. Flood Coverage Available Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 Budget-Minded Rates Symposium Focuses on History of the RGV A dozen speakers will be relating a variety of history aspects about the Rio Grande Valley during the two-day South Texas Historical Association’s (STHA) symposium at the Bowie Parental Engagement Center, 811 E. Bowie Ave., in Alamo November 4 and 5. The free event, which is co-hosted by the Friends of the City of Alamo Museum, opens with a blessing and drumming ceremony that draws attention to the RGV’s Native American history of the Lipan Apaches and the Karankawa Indians. Henry Gonzalez will be speaking about “The Karankawas Then and Now” at 1:30 p.m., November 5, and Dr. Robert Soto will discuss “The Lipan Apache Nation” two hours later. Soto will also lead the closing powwow ceremony. Another symposium subject will feature Dr. Rolando Avila, UTRGV history professor, discussing “The Civil War Era in South Texas” at 9:45 a.m., November 5. The Civil War’s underground railroad in Texas is the subject of both historian Dr. Martin Salinas, author of “Indians of the Rio Grande Delta,” that same day at 9:15 a.m. and UTRGV anthropology lecturer and Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools Program (CHAPS) program director Roseann Bacha-Garza, talking about “Pathways to Freedom,” scheduled for 11:20 a.m. An explanation of the El Gato (the cat) area to the south of Alamo will be presented by Alejandro Oyoque, Alamo Museum curator and director, at 10:45 a.m., November 5. November 4 subjects start with Manuel Hinojosa, artist/architect and vice president of the Mission Museum, discussing “Early Settlers of Port Isabel” at 10:45 a.m. followed by Juan Carmona, Donna teacher, with the topic about the tragic “Alton Bus Accident.” At 2 p.m. historian Jose Maria Garcia Baez, will tackle formation of the “Rio Bravo Historical Group” and then Juan Gonzales, UTRGV CHAPS co-director, with “Ancient Landscapes of South Texas.” Wrapping up the afternoon are Maria Thersa Hernandez, University of Houston undergraduate director, with the subject “Juan Nepomuceno Cortina” and Carroll Scrogin Brincefield, STHA president, discussing “Sharecroppers.” The symposium, which is to learn about and to preserve South Texas history, has been underwritten by sponsorships from the Alamo Economic Development Corporation, The Landmark on Tower, Alamo Flea Market, Memorial Funeral Home, Walmart, Advantage Health, Willie’s BBQ, Henry and Penny Gonzalez, Jesse and Idolina Vela and Demaris Swint. Additional support is being provided by PSJA School District, Manjar Bakery, Alamo Restaurant, Esperanza Cake, Alvarado’s Bakery and Alamo Chamber of Commerce. While the symposium is free for the public to attend, reservations are required, which can be made by mail to the City of Alamo Museum, 130 South Eighth Street, Alamo, TX, 78516, by phone at (956) 6814398 or by email at aoyoque@alamotexas.org. Courtesy Photo
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