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History in
a Pecan Shell Garciasville
was a supply point for Spanish-speaking ranchers in the late 1800s. The post office
opened in 1929 and the town reached a population of 50 in 1950.
Today
a few business operate, but most business is conducted in McAllen
or Rio Grande
City. |
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Betty Boop as spokesperson for Bazan Bakery
TE photo |
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| It's
all out-of-town delivery in Garciasville
TE photo | |
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1940s
Starr County map showing Garciasville
(By the coast, below first "R"
in "STARR")
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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