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El Mesteño Podcast

El Mesteño Podcast

Written by: Homero S. Vera - D.A. Flores
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 El Mesteño is dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of Mexican-Americans in South Texas and Northern Mexico. When you subscribe, you gain access to stories that explore the rich heritage of the region, ranging from early settlers to contemporary history.Homero S. Vera - D.A. Flores
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  • 🎙️ “The Enduring Roots of Rios, Texas”

    🎙️ “The Enduring Roots of Rios, Texas”
    Jan 25 2026

    Host David Flores and Subject Matter Expert Homero Vera dig into the fiercely rooted history of Rios, Texas, in Duval County. Discover the community's story, which stretches back to the indigenous Los Venados hunters and a crucial 1835 Mexican land grant to Don Dionisio Elizondo. Learn about the founding families—the Gonzalez', Vera's, and Martínez'—who settled the land as Rancho Santa Cruz and La Gloria, and how a simple post office issue near World War II led to the community's final name, Rios. This is a powerful story of endurance and a living legacy connected to South Texas land.
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    18 mins
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