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Medarda "Ida" Nino Garcia and Children

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"Merdrada "Ida" ino Garcia surrounded by her children. From left: Aline, Franklin, Santana, and Bobby. Ida's family were Hispanic pioneers in McKinney. Ida, who worked at the Woods Cafe, could speak English. She was often called upon to translate for…

Willie Sanchez

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"World War II war veteran Willie Sanchez, like other veterans, was considered a hero by the people in his neighborhood."

La Loma Children, 1959

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"La Loma residents Onesma Garcia, Margarita Carranza, Anita and Gilda Garcia dressed in their Easter best in 1959. The open space behind them looks south to Virginia Street and beyond."