April 10th in 1768, the Marqués de Rubí filed a report recommending Spain abandon East Texas and exterminate the Lipan Apaches, maintaining only San Antonio and Santa Fe north of the U.S.-Mexico border. This decision would have a lasting impact on the region.
1796 marked the believed birth date of James Bowie, who went on to become a hero at the Battle of the Alamo. His bravery and courage are still remembered today.
Fast forward to 1965, when U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated the Gary Job Corps Training Center near San Marcos. This center, located at the former site of Gary Air Force Base, has provided opportunities for countless individuals over the years.