The Austin History Center and Austin History Center Association are sponsoring a presentation and book signing by author Dr. Beatriz de la Garza on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 2p.m. – 4p.m. at the Austin History Center – David Holt Photo Gallery, 810 Guadalupe Street.
Using family papers, local chronicles, and scholarly works, de la Garza tells the story of the Republic of the Rio Grande and its people from the perspective of individuals who lived in this region from the mid-eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century.
The program is open to and free for the public and the parking is free on Sundays. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 512.974-7499 or visit http://www.austinhistory.net
Source: City of Austin, Austin History Center
Liz Lopez